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A. Listen to the conversation. What are Mick and Paula’s New Year’s resolutions? Circle the correct answers.
Paula: Wow, another year is over!
Mick: I know. Happy New Year, Paula!
Paula: Same to you, Mick. So, do you have any New Year’s resolutions? Mick: Yeah. This year, I want to get a new job. Paula: Really?
Mick: Yeah. I make good money now, but the hours are long. How about you? What’s your New Year’s resolution?
Paula: I’m not sure. This year I want to meet some new people and do something fun. Mick: Like what?
Paula: I don’t know. Maybe I need a hobby. Mick: Well, what do you like to do?
Paula: I love to dance. I’d like to study modern dance.
Mick: You should take a class. Then you can do something fun and meet other people, too. Paula: That’s a good idea.
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B. Listen again. Circle True or False.
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A. Listen to the first part of this radio interview and circle the correct answers.
Interviewer: And welcome back to KPLX radio in Los Angeles. We’re talking this morning with Europe’s hottest singer, Yeliz. Thanks for joining us. Yeliz: Sure! Hello Los Angeles!
Interviewer: So, tell us a little about yourself, Yeliz. Where are you from exactly?
Yeliz: I was born in Istanbul, but I live in Scotland now. My dad’s Scottish. My mom’s Turkish.
Interviewer: You’re only seventeen. What’s it like being successful at your age? Yeliz: It’s pretty exciting. I get to travel, and meet some interesting people.
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B. Listen again. Complete the sentences. Check the correct boxes.
Interviewer: And welcome back to KPLX radio in Los Angeles. We’re talking this morning with Europe’s hottest singer, Yeliz. Thanks for joining us. Yeliz: Sure! Hello Los Angeles!
Interviewer: So, tell us a little about yourself, Yeliz. Where are you from exactly?
Yeliz: I was born in Istanbul, but I live in Scotland now. My dad’s Scottish. My mom’s Turkish.
Interviewer: You’re only seventeen. What’s it like being successful at your age? Yeliz: It’s pretty exciting. I get to travel, and meet some interesting people. Interviewer: You’re touring now, but what are you plans for the future?
Yeliz: After the tour, I want to take a break. Then later this year, I plan to make a new CD. Interviewer: Do you have any advice for other young artists?
Yeliz: Well, I’d say follow your dreams. Work hard, and you can be successful.
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A. Listen to a talk about how to become successful in business. What are the things you should do or you shouldn’t do? Complete the sentences.
If you want to become a successful businessperson, you should do three things. First, you should think about your goals every day. Make plans for today, tomorrow, and next year. Second, you should join a business club. You can learn a lot from the other members, and they can give you good advice. Third, you shouldn’t work every night and every weekend. Sometimes you should take a break. You get more energy and ideas when you relax. And you need a lot of energy and ideas to make money!
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A. Listen to a talk about realizing dreams. Find your dream
We all have dreams, but some people actually make their dreams come true. Their secret? They quit dreaming. And they start doing. Even a very big dream starts with small steps, and small goals. Maybe your dream is to become a doctor. Start by thinking about small goals for yourself. Ask, “What can I do today?” You can’t start medical school today, but you can send e-mails and make phone calls to get information about medical schools. Make a list of schools to call, and then call a few of them every day. What do you need for your dream? Tell friends and family members -- many of them can help you. For example, you want to become an artist. You need a lot of cheap paper for drawing. Maybe your friend’s brother throws away a lot of big paper at his office. So, share your dream with the world! Another good idea is talking to people who are doing your dream job. Do you dream about having your own restaurant? Go to your favorite restaurant and ask the owner lots of questions. Most people like to talk about their work.
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B. Listen again and complete each sentence.
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A. Now listen to two young people talking about their dreams. A lifetime dream
Everyone has his or her own dream jobs. Let’s listen to Yi Wang, a 29-year-old young teacher, and Hicham Nassir, who are going to talk about their dream jobs.
“At the moment, I’m teaching chemistry at a university in Beijing. It’s a good job, but my dream is to make films. In China, young artists move to Beijing from all over the country. Many of them are painters, writers, and actors. I’d like to make a film about their lives and their work.” Wang is writing the film now with help from her friends, but it isn’t easy. “At the moment, the biggest problem is money,” explains Wang. “We don’t have much.” But
this isn’t going to stop Wang and her partners. She says, “First, we’re going to make this movie. Then, we’d like to show it in China and, maybe someday, at film festivals around the world.”
16-year-old Hicham Nassir is a soccer player. He’s getting ready for a soccer match with his teammates. Hicham, the team’s star player, is a native of Morocco. He now lives in London with his family. “My parents want me to go to college, and major in business or law,” he explains. “They want me to become a lawyer or a successful businessman. I understand them, but I want to be a pro soccer player. And my coach thinks I can do it.” And what about his parents? “I hope they change their minds,” says Hicham. “I want to play soccer professionally. It’s my dream.”
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B. Listen again. Then complete each sentence.
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B. Listen to the conversation. What does Zack want from Juan? How does he ask for it?
Zack: See you later, Juan. I’m going out for a while. Juan: OK, see you. Zack: Oh no! Juan: What?
Zack: I forgot to go to the ATM. Juan: Do you need money?
Zack: Yeah, I’d like to get a haircut this afternoon. Can I borrow $20? Juan: Sure, here you go. Zack: Thanks a lot.
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D. Listen to the following two dialogues. Pay attention to the expressions for giving advice.
A: I have a lot of bills! I’d like to save money. But I can’t! What can I do?
B: Well, don’t use your credit cards so much. It’s too easy to spend money, and maybe you should go out less often.
A: I’m late for work all the time. I’m always sleeping through my alarm. My boss threatens to fire me!
B: Have you tried using two or three alarm clocks? I find this really helps.
Unit 4, Lesson B Global Viewpoints Making changes
Gian: My friend would like to change her life. She’d like to stop smoking and once she stops smoking she’d like to start going to the gym and working out.
Jonathan: I have friend who is unhappy with her work. I think she should go back to
college and finish her education.
Dave: My friend is studying engineering, but he doesn’t really want to be an engineer. I think he should leave engineering and study journalism.
Dayanne: My sister wants to find another job. I think she should come and live with me. Woo Sung：I have a friend who works with computers, but he wants to be a rock star. I think he should do it.
Goals, plans and dreams
Agnes: my goal right now is to finish my PH.D. dissertation. Gian: my short-term goal is to find a new job.
Miyuki: In the next few years I would like to start a career in New York.
Dan: I’m going to finish my training as a doctor in the spring and in the future I would like to go to California and work in a hospital.
Jennifer: I’m going to move to Atlanta and start a new job. In the future I’d like to be president of the company.
Catherine: Well I’m actually getting married in about three months to a great guy named Paul. We’d like to go on a honeymoon to the beach or to the ocean and we’re very excited. Julianna: My biggest dream is to own my own business.
Dayanne: My main goal is to help poor people in developing countries. Jonathan: I’m not very picky, I just … would like to be happy.
City Living
Mike needs a change Takeshi: Uh, Mike? Mike: Yeah?
Takeshi: What are you doing?
Mike: I’m thinking, I need a change. Roberto: A change?
Mike: Yeah. A big change. I’m going to change my style. I’m going to get a haircut. Takeshi: Oh, Yeah. That’s a really big change…
Mike: Hey, a haircut is just the beginning. I’m going to quit some of my bad habits too. Roberto: Bad habits?
Mike: You know, I mean… sometimes I’m a little lazy… I watch too much TV… I eat a lot of junk food… I’m going to stop.
Takeshi: Uh-huh. And it’s going to snow in July, too. Mike: I’m not kidding! I really want to change.
Roberto: You know, Claudia told me she wants to change her life, too. Mike: Really? Does she have a lot of bad habits too?
Roberto: No, but she likes to travel a lot, so she wants to change jobs to have more time to take trips. She’s going to visit her family in Brazil next month.
Mike: I’d really like to travel more too! I want to go to Brazil. I’m going to go when I’m rich and famous.
Takeshi: You’re going to be rich and famous?
Roberto: Oh, that’s right. I remember, you’re going to become a famous movie star…
Mike: No. That was last week.
Takeshi: you’re going to be a rock and roll star?
Mike: No way! I can’t sing. I’m going to write a book that sells a million copies. Roberto: Oh! That sounds great. So what is this terrific book going to about?
Mike: I don’t know yet. But I know that it starts with a guy that wants to get a haircut. Takeshi: That’ll sell a million copies… I’m sure of it.
Mike: And then maybe he becomes a super cool movie star… or an athlete…or a race car driver…
C. Writing
Mike decides that he needs to change his style. First he’s going to get a haircut. Then he’s going to quit some of his bad habits and travel more. Mike then tells Roberto and Takeshi that he’s going to be rich and famous. They ask if he’s going to become a rock and roll star or maybe a movie star. Mike says “no” and explains that he’s going to write a book that sells a million copies. What’s the book about? Mike’s not sure… but it all starts with a haircut!
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