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Unit l, Lesson A Track 3-1-1 Track 3-1-2 Leticia: Hello?

Paula: Hi, Leticia. It's Paula.

Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet? Paula: Almost.

Leticia: You must be excited. When's your flight?

Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help. Leticia: OK. What's up?

Paula: Well, as you know, I'm going on vacation for two weeks. Do you think you could water my

plants while I'm away? Leticia: Sure. No problem.

Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. There's one plant in the bedroom and one in the kitchen. Leticia: OK--say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too? Paula: No, that's OK. I’m putting her in a kennel.

Leticia: All right, then, I'll water your plants---and---oh, how about the mail? Should I pick

it up for you?

Paula: Actually, I've already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though. Leticia: Well, have a great trip!

Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.

Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don t have any keys to your place. Paula: Oh, that's right. Will you be home around 8 tonight? Leticia: Yeah, I think so.

Paula: OK, I’ll drop by—I’ll give you the keys then. Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye! Paula: Bye! Thanks again! Track 3-1-3

Esther: We have to leave in thirty minutes. Have you finished packing? Mina: Yes, I have…

Esther: You look worried. What's wrong?

Mina: I can't remember u here I put my passport. Esther: Oh, no!

Mina: It's here somewhere.

Esther: When did you last have it?

Mina: About ten minutes ago. Let me think…Oh, there it is. I put it on the dresser. Esther: What a relief! Track 3-1-4

1. The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the U.S. for the first time by myself. They lost my luggage and I didn't speak a word of English. I had to use my hands to explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out.

2.1 have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I could recall was----there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of m}'f flight. attendants was serving…I think…she was serving food…and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance…and her hand landed on the guy’s head, who had a toupee.

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When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were on his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you're not allowed to laugh… Track 3-1-OL-1 Track 3-1-OL-2

W: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed! Did you enjoy the long weekend? J: I sure did actually. Actually I took a big trip. W: Over the weekend? We only had three days off! J: Yep! But I visited four countries in three days! W: What?!

J: I love to fly! You might say I’m an airplane freak! W: That’s interesting. Where did you go?

J: I visited Korea, Tailand, Singapore and the Philippines. W: Sounds like you were busy.

J: I was. I only had only four hours in so. So I have to finish my shopping very quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights.

W: Wait a minute. What about your baggage? Didn’t you have to wait for it?

J: No, I didn’t have much, only one carry-on bag, it just fits the overhead compartment. W: So let me get this straight. You spent your weekend in an airplane flying around? J: Basically yes. I fly standby. W: Standby?

J: Yes, as a standby passenger. I don’t have a reservation. At the last minute, they let me know if there’s a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on. W: All these flying must be expensive.

J: Well, I’m an airline employee. I’m a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free. W: Lucky you! Track 3-1-OL-3

Matt: Have you done all the errands? Tina: No, I haven’t finished them yet.

Matt: You don’t have to go to the post office, I’ve canceled the mail delivery.

Tina: Well, I’ve picked up the plane tickets. But I haven’t taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes?

Matt: No, I haven’t cleaned the kitchen. But I’ve already watered the plants, and I’ve given our keys to Mrs. Smith.

Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it?

Matt: Not yet…But don’t worry: there’s still lots of time! Track 3-1-OL-4

S: Are you almost ready?

J: Yes, I think so. But we always forget so many things. Did you get the traveler’s checks at the bank yesterday?

S: Yes I did. And I paid the bills too.

J: Well, I changed our voice mail message and I confirmed all of our flights.

S: Great! Let’s remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants.

J: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office.

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S: And could you please take the dog to kennel? J: No, I hate that. He always looks so scared.

S: And this time let’s remember to empty the trash before we leave.

J: And we’ll give away all the fresh food. Last year there were black tomatoes and green meat in our refrigerator after our vacation. S: I made a note to myself unplug the computer.

J: And I promised to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time. S: Maybe we should write a list, they may be used again on our next vacation. Track 3-1-OL-5 Track 3-1-OL-6 Tips for better packing

Are you planning to travel for a weekend or several months around the country or overseas? Here are some tips to help you pack your bags.

1. Pre-trip planning. Make a packing list to help you remember everything. Reveal it about a

week before your trip. Plan a time to go shopping for things you need for your trip. Don’t pack the night before you travel. You’ll forget things when you’re in a hurry. 2. Tagging luggage. Before packing, put names tags on valuable items like cameras and cellphones.

Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-on has a luggage tag on it. If you know your hotel’s address and phone numbers, put it on your luggage tags.

3. Saving space. Pack small items: socks, belts and etc inside your shoes. It uses the empty

space and helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes in plastic bags. If you’re traveling with a friend, plan your packing together, share your alarm clock, toothpaste or first aid kit.

4. Your carry-on bag. The most important items for your trip: passport, plane tickets, traveler’

s checks, credit cards keys and etc should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you. Keep your carry-on bag small and light. Put those the heavy items in your checking luggage. Use soft bags such as backpacks or shoulder bags for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplane seat or into the small overhead compartment.

5. Other ideas. Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. Remember to pack a few rub of

bans, safety pins and plastic bags, they can be very useful. Bring some snacks such as nuts, cookies or dried fruit, you can eat them if you don’t have enough time for a meal. Sharing food is a good way to made other travelers. Track 3-1-OL-7 Track 3-1-OL-8 Travel Today

Going solo is the way to go! By D. Toor

How do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a tour group? Do you travel with your family? Have you ever imagined \solo\In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has increased.

You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it, that's not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to know themselves better, and can make their own schedules.

There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time to learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing, or scuba diving. Others go and stay

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on a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a day! You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to \satisfying work. You can \project.

For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options, There are tours for women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining----there is time for sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night. The next time you take a trip somewhere, why don't you consider going solo? Bon voyage! Global Viewpoints P13 A

Dave: Before going on a trip I pay the bills, I empty the trash, and I give a house key to a friend. Alejandra: Before I leave on a trip, I have to confirm travel plans and make sure that I have requested a vegetarian meal.

Thallus: Before leaving for a long trip, I turn off the lights, I turn off my heater, I give my keys to my roommate, and I water my plant.

Julianna: The funniest story of m}'r traveling experience was w hen I came to the U.S. for the first time by myself. They lost my luggage and I didn't speak a word of English. I had to use my hands to explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out.

Catherine: My recent trip to Africa was one of the most amazing trips of my life, This was my second trip to Tanzania, Africa. We visited a lot of villages, some very remote that we had to travel by helicopter. In Tanzania, it's very different from America so there are no maps. So, even traveling in a helicopter, we didn't really know where we were going to go. We didn't really know the village names, so we just kind of had no destination and we got in the helicopter and just flew around. And if we saw some animals or some rooftops of hut houses, we said, \there\

Dennis: I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendants was serving---l think---she was serving food---and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance---and her hand landed on the guy's head, who had a

toupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were on his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you're not allowed to laugh-- City Living

Mexico----here we come!

Sun-hee: This is going to be a great trip! I've never been to Mexico, have you? Mike: No, I haven't. Have you finished everything? Tara: Oh my gosh! Where's my bag?

Sun-hee: (to Tara) It s in the closet. (into phone) Of course! I'm the only one who's organized around here. I ran errands all day and I'm ready---exhausted---but ready. Mike: What did you have to do?

Sun-hee: (holds up ticket) Well, first I had to confirm my flight--

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Claudia: My ticket! Where's my ticket? Have you seen it? Sun-hee: (to Claudia) I saw it in the bathroom.

Claudia: The bathroom? Are you sure? So strange ... (holds up her ticket) Oh, you're right. Got it!

Sun-hee: (holds up traveler's checks)-- then I had to get traveler's checks-- Tara: Oh! My money! I've lost my wallet! (Sun-hee hands Tara her wallet) Whexv!

Sun-hee: (into phone)-- then I had to pay the electricity and phone bills, (to Tara) because someone forgot-- (into phone) and then I had to change my voice mail message. Claudia: My cell phone! I don t remember where I put my cell phone! Sun-hee: (to Claudia) It's in the kitchen.

Claudia: (to self) The kitchen--it's in the kitchen-- (holds up cell phone) Ta-dah! Sun-hee: (into phone) These two----they're never prepared! What would they do without me? Mike: How true--Hey, don't forget to unplug your TV and electrical stuff before you go. Sun-hee: (holds up plug) Done.

Tara: Sun-hee! We're late! It's time to go!

Sun-hee: OK! Iley mike, I have to go. We're leaving for the airport. Sun-hee, Tara and Claudia: Bye Mike! Mike: Cool! Have a great trip girls! Bye.

Sun-hee: OK! Does everybody have everything? Tickets? Tara and Claudia: Yep. Sun-hee: Bags?

Tara and Claudia: Yep. Sun-hee: Coats? Tara and Claudia: Yep. Sun-hee: Everything.

Tara and Claudia: Yep. Let's go!

Sun-hee: OK. Mexico----here we come!(all exit)

Tara and Claudia: (Sun-hee re-enters to get her ticket and traveler's checks) Now-- Mexico----here we come! Track 3-1-OL-9

Sun-hee, Claudia, and Tara are preparing to go to Mexico for a vacation. While Sun-hee is talking to Mike on the phone, Claudia and Tara have some trouble preparing for the trip. First, Tara can’t find her bag and then Claudia doesn’t know where her ticket is. But Sun-hee is tatally relaxed because she has already finished getting ready. Sun-hee tells Mike about all the errands she had to do earlier that day. She had to confirm her flight, get travel’s checks, change her voice-mail message, and pay the bills. Finally, Tara and Claudia are ready to go and Sun-hee checks to be sure they have everything. However, after they leave, Sun-hee soon comes running back in. Why? She forgot to take her ticket and passport! Unit 4, Lesson A Track 3-4-1 Track 3-4-2

(F): Well, Jim, our next story is a strange one, isn't it?

(M): Yes, Irene, it sure is. It surprised everyone. Almost 200 people on a two-week holiday trip to Saint Martin became sick. They're calling it the \What caused it? The doctors aren't exactly sure, but they know it was something in the food the

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