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Unit One

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A. Jay and Elise are talking about an accident. Listen and check the correct picture. Jay: Come in here, Elise. You should see this show! Elise: What is it?

Jay: It's called \Titanic of the Sky.\Elise: The Hindenburg ...

Jay: You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in 1934. Thirty-five people died.

Elise: Oh yeah, I remember now. It was flying from Germany to the United States. It crashed as it was landing. Jay: Right. It's so funny looking, don't you think? It doesn't look anything like the airplanes as have today. Elise: That's true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin anyway? It seems so dangerous.

Jay: Well, some people called the Hindenburg \

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Elise: Who rode in it anyway?

Jay: Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One person said it was like a \

Eise: It sounds pretty great.

Jay: Yeah, and it was fast. That's why people rode it. They wanted to get to their destination faster. Elise: Why didn't they just take a jet plane?

Jay: Elise! You know they didn't have jets back then. Look, in 1934 it took five days to travel from Germany to the U.S. by

ship. The zeppelin could do it in half that time. It was speedy.

Elise: Well, maybe I'll sit down and watch a little bit. Maybe I'll learn something ... Track 4-1-OL-2

B. Listen again. How was the zeppelin described? Check your answers. Track 4-1-OL-3

A. Listen to the conversation and check the correct picture. Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer. Kayla: Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more oil. Jack: They also look really cool.

Kayla: That's true, but there are some SUVs which are not big but also very beautiful. Jack: And 1 think big cars are more fun to drive. Kayla: But then again, it's very expensive.

Jack: Well, let's get more information about several kinds of cars, okay? Track 4-1-OL-4

Listen to another person talking about famous buildings in his country and fill in the blanks with information you hear.

My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high. I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my country. Track 4-1-OL-5

A. Listen to a talk on controversies about modern buildings. Then fill in the blanks to complete the sentences. Modern buildings: We love them, We hate them

The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn't enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building's center to be a visitor entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.

Kyoto, Japan, is the country's ancient capital, and the heart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city's traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center. Track 4-1-OL-6

B. Now listen again and complete the chart with the information you hear.

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B. Listen to the interview with Erika Van Beek, an engineer. According to Erika, what should be done about overcrowding in cities? The future building boom?

Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities?

Erika: I think it's overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the

same thing: There's no space. Even the suburbs are getting crowded.

Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn't any land left for building, right? Erika: Yes, that's true, but you have to think creatively. You can't give up so easily.

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Interviewer: Think creatively? What do you suggest? E r ik a: What I'm saying is that we can build more structures underground. We can add parking lots, malls, hotels, and even apartment buildings. There's plenty of space. Interviewer: Isn't it expensive? E r ik a: Yes, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring the cost down. It involves using robots. You don't have to pay robots a salary! Interviewer: Isn't \E r ika: Actually, I think it's safer than building skyscrapers, for example. Remember, we already do it. We have subways and underground shopping malls. I'm just suggesting we invest in a variety of bigger projects and that we dig deeper.

Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your idea? Erika: I can understand their feelings. Whenever there's a new idea, it can cause controversy. But \is not some kind of impractical idea. It makes sense. There is so much space underground: It can accommodate a lot of traffic, storage, and people. With the new technology we have, we'd be crazy not to consider the idea — it's the wave of the future!

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C. Listen again. Check the statements you think Erika would agree.

Unit 2

Track 4-2-OL-1 Pam: Well, Lynn, I must be going. It was great to see you – Lynn: By, Pam. Pam: What’s that? Lynn: Oh … that’s Ollie. Pam: Ollie: I didn’t know you had a dog! Lynn: Well, we don’t … really. Pam: What do you mean? Lynn: Come here. Pam: Oh my goodness. It’s a robot! Lynn: That’s right. It’s a dog robot. They call it a “dogbot.” Pam: How interesting! … But it’s a little strange, don’t you think? Lynn: Well, I wanted to get an interactive toy for the kids. They love it. So I’m happy. Pam: How much did it cost?

Lynn: Don’t ask. It wasn’t very affordable. It’s cheaper than having a real dog, though. We don’t ever have to

buy dog food! And the batteries are rechargeable.

Juliana: Hey, Henrik. Look. Henrik: What is it, Juliana?

Juliana: What’s that guy doing over there? Henrik: Which guy?

Juliana: The one over there. Wearing a suit. H’s punching so many buttons on his cell phone. Henrik: Oh, him. He’s probably playing a game. Juliana: Really?

Henrik: A lot of people have games on their cell phones. It’s really popular here in Finland. They play them

everywhere.

Juliana: Do you play them, too? Henrik: Yes, I do.

Juliana: I only use my phone to make telephone calls. I guess I’m old-fashioned.

Henrik: I heard that some people play games even at work. They can play quietly during business meetings. No

one knows about it.

Juliana: I’d like to try it. Henrik: Here, use mine! Track 4-2-OL-3

Penny: Hello. Your Computer World sales department. Ted: Hi, Penny. It’s Ted.

Penny: Oh, hi, Ted. What’s up?

Ted: well, my computer has crashed again. Penny: Oh no!

Ted: Oh, yes. That’s why I’m calling. You know, it’s five years old. And I need to speak to Scott about

getting a new one.

Penny: well, you’ve called at a good time. We have some attractive new models.

Ted: Great! I’m looking for something affordable. And I want to get something portable this time.

Penny: I’m sure Scott can help you with that… Let’s see, he is in a meeting until 3:30. I’ll ask him to call you. Ted: No, that’s OK. I’ll call him after 3:30. Please give him the message.

E-mail is my favourite way to communicate. I think it is as fast as a fax machine, and it is as easy as a cell phone. Of course, e-mail has some problems, too. It isn’t as affordable as ordinary mail, because you need a computer and Internet service. And I don’t think it is as reliable as a fax machine. Sometimes e-mail messages get lost. But in my

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opinion, e-mail is as convenient as a cell phone. I can send a message from my home or office, and my friends can read it when they have time.

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In today’s report, we look at a new technology called pervasive computing.

Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users – and with other appliances! Some companies now sell pervasive computing products like a “smart” toaster. It remembers your favourite kind of toast: light or dark. Companies are designing a “smart” coffee maker and a “smart” clock. The coffee maker can measure the water and coffee. It can even put milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the afternoon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your house, and give information about other appliances. For example, it can tell you, “Your coffee maker needs more water.”

And that’s only the beginning. One company is now advertising “Save time – phone your washing machine!” engineers are making a “smart” house. In this house, the lights, heater, and air conditioner change automatically when family members come home. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.

But do people really want pervasive computing? Do they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on “smart” appliances. There were surprises. A “smart” refrigerator can buy more food on the internet, but people didn’t want it, because it might make mistakes.

“Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone,” says Rebecca Blair, president of InnoTech Corporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want.

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She may have a broken leg, but she can’t be happier. Morgan Bailey, 11, is happy to be alive.

Tuesday was like any other day for Morgan. She was at school. It was fourth period, and she was the first student to arrive in the gymnasium for her physical education class. Suddenly there was a loud noise.

“There was a sharp cracking noise and then a loud boom. After that, I don’t remember anything,” said Morgan. The roof of the gymnasium had collapsed under the heavy snow. Morgan was trapped underneath. She couldn’t escape.

“I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I couldn’t move it. I was starting to get cold.” Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program using “rescue robots” was tried for the first time.

“We were nervous about using the robot,” said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. “But in the end, the robot gave us reliable information. It went extremely well.”

The rescue robot was able to go into the gym and locate Morgan’s exact position.

“We send in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,” said Mr. Sneed. “Human beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. A gas leak, for example, could kill you or me but wouldn’t hurt a robot.” Although it didn’t happen in Morgan’s case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to people who are trapped.

Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable. Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to do after she gets out of the hospital?

“I want to meet my hero,” laughs Morgan. “That little robot that saved my life!”

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The first word processor

Mrs. Morgan: Good. So change the first part and make those corrections and your paper will be great. Tara: OK. Thanks for all your help, Professor Morgan. I’ll e-mail my paper to you later today. Mrs. Morgan: You know, technology is amazing. In high school I used to write my term papers on a typewriter. Tara: It must have taken a long time to write a paper on a typewriter.

Mrs. Morgan: Well, I was pretty fast, but I made some mistakes. Actually, the typewriters weren’t that bad. Now,

as for the first computers … oh my gosh!

Tara: What do you mean?

Mrs. Morgan: The first computers were so unreliable. They used to crash all the time. And they were not as

affordable or as fast as they are now.

Tara: Mine’s pretty fast, but not as fast as some of the newer, more expensive ones.

Mrs. Morgan: I know! And nowadays, almost everyone has a computer. In those days, nobody had their own

computer. We used to use the ones at the university.

Tara: In the computer lab?

Mrs. Morgan: Yeah, that’s all we had. I’ll never forget, one spring, during final exams. Everybody was

working on their term papers, and the electricity went out!

Tara: So? No big deal … laptops have batteries …

Mrs. Morgan: Yes, but remember, in those days we didn’t have laptops. If your computer crashed, you lost

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Everything. We used to lose information all the time, but that time it was terrible. Everybody lost their papers that afternoon … including me.

Tara: What did you do?

Mrs. Morgan: I went back to the good, old-fashioned way. Tara: You mean typewriters?

Mrs. Morgan: Nope. I used something more affordable, portable, reliable, disposable, something that always worked. Tara: What was that? Mrs. Morgan: (holds up pencil and paper) The first word processor.

Unit 3

Track4-3-OL-1/Track4-3-OL-2 Joe: What are you reading, Maria? Maria: The Daily News.

Joe: The News? Ugh! That’s a terrible paper. Maria: Oh, Joe, it’s not so bad.

Joe: Not so bad? Look at that headline on the front page! It’s so sensational. Maria: Well, they’ve got great comics. I can’t live without my comics.

Joe: I know. But the news coverage is so poor, ... especially the international news. It’s a joke, really. Maria: I’m not so interested in the international news. Besides, they have so many other good features. Joe: Like what?

Maria: Like… the daily horoscope, for example. I love it.

Joe: That’s not a good reason to buy a newspaper … for the horoscope! Maria: Look, the newspaper only costs 50 cents. What so you expect? Joe: Good point.

Maria: Besides the horoscope, I also like the entertainment news. I like to read about the stars and their love affairs.

Joe: Well, you can keep The Daily News. I’m going to stick with The Times. Track 4-3-OL-3

Amy: John, I’ve never notice this old photo of your family before. John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up. Amy: It’s a nice picture of your family.

John：I think it’s embarrassing. And I look stupid.

Amy: Well, you could‘ve combed your hair … it’s a nice shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?

John: Eight … no wait, I’d just turned nine. Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.

John: Yep. They were married when that picture was taken. Now they’re divorced. Amy: Oh. What do they do?

John: My father’s retired. Mom works in a hospital. Amy: What are their names?

John： Well, my father’s name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia---she was named after a popular actress. Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia … Who’s that guy? John: Which one?

Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?

John: No, that's my Uncle Randy. He’s only two years older than my brother. Amy: He’s cute. I love a guy with a moustache.

John: Um, sorry, but he’s married now. His wife just had a baby.

Amy: I was just making a comment … So the other young guy must be your brother. John: Yes. That’s Tom.

Amy: How old is he in the picture?

John: Let’s see … he’s nine years older than me … so he would‘ve been 18 then. Amy: And there’s your little sister, Tina. She’s so cute!

John: Yeah. She’s two years younger than me. It’s hard to believe she’s in high school now! Track 4-3-OL -5

1. A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bank teller couldn’t reach an

agreement. The robber pushed a holdup note under the window, but the teller looked at it, said,” I can’t read this,” and gave it back. The robber pushed the note through a second time. The teller crumpled the note up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.

2. A professional ice hockey player will miss the rest of this season’s games because he injured himself.

National Hockey League goalie Jean-Louis Blanchard went on the injured list after he fell and seriously hurt his back. He was walking out of a restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on some ice.

3. The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, in western China. More than 100

dressed-up camels entered the contest. The judges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, and beautiful costumes. Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with the contestants. '.

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4. Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars. Graham Owens went to

car dealers and said he wanted to buy a car, and borrowed a car to test-drive. Each time, he drove the car around, then cleaned it inside and washed it outside---before leaving it at the side of the road, and walking home.

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1. Nutty news

Lulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family. Lulu was adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother.

Mr. Ken Richards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy tree branch suddenly fell on top of him.

Lulu stood next to Mr. Richards’ body. She started barking and didn’t leave Mr. Richards’ side.

I’ve never heard Lulu bark like that---she sounded like a dog. She barked and barked and she didn’t stop, “said Celeste, Mr. Richards’ daughter.

After 15 minutes, the Richards family went to investigate. They found Ken on the ground and he was unconscious.

“Lulu is a hero, “said Celeste. “She saved my father.”

Mr. Middleton, an expert veterinarian, said that Lulu’s story is rare. “I have never seen a kangaroo act like that. Maybe lulu helped Ken Richards because the Richards family is the only family she has ever known.”

Lulu has always followed Ken around the farm. She’s a loyal, friendly, and very intelligent kangaroo. After Ken leaves the hospital, he is planning to go everywhere with Lulu. 2. Nutty news

Approximately 175,000 people live in the Republic of Vanuatu, an island chain east of Australia. It is a popular tourist destination because there’s a lot to do there: you can visit waterfalls, go horseback riding, take an aerial tour, or visit a traditional Ni-Vanuatu village. Vanuatu is most famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling.

In an effort to draw attention to these popular water sports, Vanuatu has created a world’s “first”: the government has opened an underwater post office. You have to be a certified scuba driver to work there. The office is three meters below the surface in an area on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital city. So far, the post office has hired four workers. They will work in a room surrounded by the beauty of

Vanuatu’s underwater world. Customers will buy waterproof postcards on land and then drive down to the post office to receive a special waterproof stamp. 3-OL-5

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Unit 4

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A. Listen to Camille’s job interview. Then circle the answer to the question. Man: So, I see here that you went to college. Camille: Yes, sir. For two years. I didn’t graduate. Man: Do you speak any languages besides English? Camille: Yes, I speak conversational French. Man: Any other languages? Camille: No, that’s it.

Man: Well, that’s great. As you know, we fly to Paris twice a week. We always need people who can speak

French.

Man: Let’s see… have you worked for an airline before? Camille: No. I have no job experience. Man: So, this would be your first job. Camille: Yes.

Man; Well, I only have two more questions. Are you healthy and physically fit? Can you lift heavy objects? Camille: Yes, I think so.

Man: Well, the emergency window exit on the plane weighs about 50 pounds. And the meal cart is very heavy,

too. You need to move those objects sometimes.

Camille: I think I can do that.

Man: Wonderful. Let me tell you about the next step. We have a six-week training program that takes place in

the summer. You have to…

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A. Listen to Olivia talking about her future plan and fill in the blanks with information from the talk.

I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at this university because the teaching program is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I

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