there is a way to stay with this team. You don't defend them — you ATTACK them. You take their game and you shove it right back in their face. The team that is finally willing to do this is the team that has a chance to put them down. NHL won't change their game. We will. Rest of the world is afraid of them. Boys, we won't be. No one has ever worked hard enough to skate with the Soviet team for an entire game. Gentlemen, we are gonna to work hard enough.
A husband worked two jobs to pay his wife's medical costs. Each day he would come home feeling tired. But when she asked him how he was holding up, he said that he was doing very well.
\Then he would ask her how she was.
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But in fact, she was getting weaker and weaker. She was diagnosed with HIV. After a few years, it became AIDS. And still, no matter how much it hurt, she always said that she had a \
When she finally died, many people went up to the man to say that they were sorry for his loss, but the man had something surprising to say.
\L: Hi, Janet! You wouldn't believe how happy I am to be home. My day at work was so busy! How was your day?
J: I probably shouldn't talk about it.
L: Why not? We're friends, aren't we? You can tell me anything.
J: Yeah, I know, Linda, but you've had a tough day, too. I don't want to bother you with my problems. And you've helped me out so many times already. Having a friend like you gives me a lot of hope. L: But Janet...
J: OK, OK. I talked to my grandfather today and told him that I have AIDS. I thought that he would help me because I don't have any money for medicine. He was pretty upset by the whole thing and said that he wouldn't help me. So far, you're the only person who has been trying to help me. Thank you so much for sharing the apartment with me. L: No problem. That's what friends are for, right? And about your family... well, it's tough. A lot of people don't understand AIDS. When my uncle was diagnosed with AIDS, people from his neighborhood called him names, threw stones, and even painted nasty words on his house. He finally had to move away from there. But that was no good because the same thing happened in his new neighborhood. J: But these people are my family.
L: I understand. So what do you want to do?
J: There's nothing I can do, is there? I guess I'll just have to wait and hope that my grandfather's feelings change with time.
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 1. How does Linda help her friend Janet? 2. How does Janet feel about Linda's help? 3. How did the neighbors treat Linda's uncle?
4. What happened to Linda's uncle when he moved to another neighborhood? 5. What is Janet going to do now?
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On November 23, 1984, I was diagnosed with AIDS. The doctor told me that I had only six months to live, but — I did not die. I was given two more years, then another four. Now I have been living with the virus for 10 years.
Needless to say, the first six months were horrible. Every day, I lived in fear of dying and losing my friends, my family, and my job. Later, I realized this fear was killing me as much as the illness itself. That's when I started to fight back, seeing my doctor as my partner, talking to my friends about my illness, doing exercise, and making plans for the future. I made it.
What I'm trying to say is that our biggest enemy is fear, not the illness itself. So, cheer up. HIV won't win. It's the strong mind that will. Remember, there's light at the end of the tunnel.
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard. 1. When was the speaker diagnosed with AIDS?
2. What did the doctor tell the speaker at first?
3. How were things going with the speaker in the first few months? 4. What happened to the speaker later?
5. What does the speaker mean by saying \tunnel.\
More than three million people died of AIDS last year. The estimate is that five million others became infected with HIV, the virus that causes the disease. And there are warnings about what could happen unless much more is done to increase efforts to prevent AIDS. Right now, researchers say around 40 million people are living with the virus. The United Nations says there could be 45 million new cases by 2010. Public health experts say the media have a central part to play in the fight against AIDS. They point to drama series on television and radio in a number of countries. In Ivory Coast, for example, the weekly show \in the City\has been on television since 1994. The program tells stories with actors in an effort to educate people about AIDS. Recently, broadcasts of the show were extended into nine other countries in West and Central Africa. Researchers say about two-thirds of people in South Africa watch the show \City\This program has dealt with other social issues in addition to HIV/AIDS. These include violence against women and alcoholism. \
A show created with BBC help has become one of India's most-watched dramas. In \says the program appears to be educating people. The report says 85 percent of those questioned had learned something new about AIDS from the show. But people who watch have yet to learn how detective Vijay became infected. One of the main ways to get AIDS is through sex. Many people consider public discussion of such issues culturally unacceptable. In China, millions watch a daily program called \People\A non-profit group based in the United States helped create this drama show about social issues. The group is called Population Communications International, PCI. It assists governments, local groups, and radio and television stations to develop media campaigns. The group supports what it calls the magic of entertainment for social change. U6
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M: Do you know what is meant by Consider Collar Colors Carefully? W: It means we should think about our beliefs about job status. Q: What does Consider Collar Colors Carefully mean?
W: Since you became an executive at the firm, you never have time for the kids. M: I know. All the respect and money I get now isn't worth missing my children. Q: How does the man feel about being an executive?
M: My aunt visits schools to convince girls to become plumbers.
W: I'd be surprised if many girls listened to her. Most want to work in offices. Q: What would surprise the woman?
M: Did you hear the big news? The vice-president died! And I might get his job! W: Are you sure you want it? The job was what gave him the heart attack!
Q: Why should the man think more about taking the job according to the woman? W: I really admire people who work hard to build roads and clean the city. M: That's nice to hear. Many people don't respect laborers. Q: According to the man, what is nice to hear?
W: You had options after college. Why did you choose to be a window washer? M: I think it's exciting to be high up, outside of tall buildings. Q: Why did the man choose his job?
M: It took me 30 hours to write that proposal. I haven't slept, and I want to cry. W: It's finished now. And you can relax by playing some golf. Q: What might make the man relax according to the woman?
M: The image of trash men being dirty is wrong! Many of them are very clean. W: I believe you're right. Still, I'm not sure I'd like to become one. Q: What do the two speakers agree on?
W: Since you work in an office, you can wear nice clothes every day. M: To be frank, I'd rather wear a T-shirt than a suit. Q: What would the man like to dress for work?
M: I'm getting tired of the rude comments we get as garbage men!
W: Just ignore them. We know our work is important, and that's all that matters. Q: What should the man do according to the woman?
M: When we were kids, we didn't think much about social status. We played the part of doctors or plumbers and didn't really understand why one was better than the other. W: Right! We didn't consider collar colors carefully. Later, we learned to respect people like business executives, lawyers, and doctors more than others. M: Do you think we learned the right idea?
W: Yeah, I do. Some people are more important than others for society. A plumber, for example, does important work. But he can be replaced easily. A doctor, on the other hand, does important work and it is difficult to replace him. We should, then, respect people like doctors more.
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M: What about plumbers? Shouldn't we respect them, too?
W: Everyone who works hard should get respect, but it's not necessary to respect everyone the same. Of course, I'm friendly and nice to my plumber, but I don't think he's as valuable as some people.
There was a time when I was afraid to tell people I am a construction worker. Nowadays, I'm proud of it. In fact, I boast about it.
My life changed one day when my daughter came home from school and told me that I had a better job than any of the parents of her classmates. At first, I was surprised. I knew many of her classmates had parents who were important business people. I reminded her that business people get more respect from society, often make more money and work in an office.
She told me that I didn't understand what was important in life. Respect, money and offices aren't as important as time. Businessmen must work long hours, so they can't see their children as much. Building houses, I only work six hours a day. This gives me more free time to spend with her.
Jerry: Hello? Hello. I'm looking for my wife.
Wait. Okay... Okay... Okay. If this is where it has to happen, then this is where it has to happen. I'm not letting you get rid of me. How about that? This used to be my specialty, you know. I was good in a living room. They'd send me in there, and I'd do it alone. And now I just... But tonight, our little project, our company had a very big night — very, very big night. But it wasn't complete, wasn't nearly close to being in the same vicinity as complete, because I couldn't share it with you. I couldn't hear your voice, or laugh about it with you. I miss my — I miss my wife. We live in a cynical world, a cynical world, and we work in a business of tough competitors. I love you. You — complete me. I just had —
Dorothy: Shut up. Just shut up. You had me at hello. You had me at hello. Most folks thought that being a garbage man is a lowly job, but I felt differently. Not only did I think that hauling trash made me as good as everyone else, I thought that it made me feel much better. Perhaps I was a little too proud.
There was one man in particular that I felt better than. He was a businessman who lived on a street in the middle of my route. Though he made a lot of money and had a big house, he did not look very active. He was a small man with small muscles. \to myself as I went about my work.
One day, however, I hurt my back while lifting a trash can. I fell on the street, and the businessman ran to me to see if I needed help. When I couldn't get up, he carried me to his car and drove me to the hospital.
The next day, I found out that the businessman returned to where I had fallen and had completed my work for me. What's most surprising, he finished the work faster than I usually did.
M1: Excuse me, is this where I can fill out an application for a security guard position — the one from the newspaper ad?
M2: Didn't you see the sign on the door? M1: Well, yes.
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M2: You saw the big sign on the door that says, \APPLY HERE\M1: Um, yeah, I suppose I did.
M2: Way to go, smart guy. You found it. You should have this job, no problem. Just pick up one of the application forms, fill it out and give it to the receptionist — the woman over there with the sign on her desk that says \M1: What's your problem, friend?
M2: I'm a university graduate with five years of experience in IT. Now that the IT bubble has exploded, I'm applying for a stupid, lowly security guard job, talking to an idiot who can't figure out a simple sign.
M1: You're in IT? And you're here trying to find a job? I just spent a lot of money on an IT education. My friends and family told me that I was making a mistake by going into computer work.
M2: You should've listened to them.
M1: I can't believe this. My life is over. M2: Ha! Your life was over before it ever really began. I can't wait to tell my friends about this.
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 1. What job are the two men applying for?
2. How did the first man find the ad for the job? 3. Why did he go to the office?
4. What profession was the other man previously in?
5. What is it that really bothered the man who had recently spent so much money on an IT education?
I'm sick to death of the values that society teaches children. Young people are growing up with the idea that they have to become rich and famous in order to have a meaningful life. Many educators like myself believe that young people have the incorrect and unhealthy belief that physical work is not good enough for them. In fact, all work is honorable and should be respected. There is nothing wrong with being a trash man or a plumber, which is why I always nod and say \and thank them if I happen to be around when they empty my trash can.
Well, one of the saddest things I've ever seen was during a visit to an elementary school. The kids in a fifth grade class had written down almost the same stories: \and another wanted to be a teacher. We all know how poorly these two professions are paid nowadays.
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.
1. What makes the speaker feel worried about the current education of children? 2. What do we know from the passage about the profession of the speaker? 3. What does the speaker do when he happens to meet a trash man?
4. What did the speaker find during his visit to the elementary school? 5. How did the speaker feel about his findings at the elementary school?
Companies often give work to an outside business that can do the job for less money than their own employees could. This is called outsourcing. Outsourcing has become
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