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Useful Language Track 04

1 Number One Finance
Track 01 Mike Michelson
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 762 Fifth Ave, New York, NY USA
Email: [email protected]
Track 02 Languages: English, German, Japanese
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
2 University University of Los Angeles
Subject Law
Unit 1 Me Name Jane Henderson
Nationality British
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3 Tino Fernandez
Conversation 1
Language Teacher
A: Good morning, Sara. How are you?
Mexico City
B: Hi, Mr. Webster. I’m fine, thanks. First language: Spanish
Other languages: English, French, Chinese
Conversation 2
C: Good afternoon, I’m Mr. Smith. What’s your name? 4 Name Alberto Garcia
Address 25 Cda. De Topilejo, Molino del Rey, Mexico
D: My name’s Nick. Nice to meet you, Mr. Smith. Nationality Mexican
C: Nice to meet you, too.
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Conversation 3 1 A-me-ri-can 3 Ja-pa-nese 5 Chi-nese
E: Good night, Lara.
2 Me-xi-can 4 Spa-nish
F: Good night. See you, Mia!
E: Goodbye. Track 06
1 Brazilian 3 Canadian 5 German
Track 02 2 British 4 English
Mr. Taylor: Good morning! Welcome to class! I’m
Mr. Taylor. What’s your name? Track 07
Maria: Good morning. Nice to meet you, Group 1: American, Canadian, Brazilian
Mr. Taylor. I’m Maria. Group 4: Spanish, English, German, British
Mr. Taylor: Pardon? Can you repeat that?
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Maria: Ma-ri-a.
brother son grandmother
Mr. Taylor: Ah, OK. Nice to meet you, Maria.
father sister daughter
Maria: And this is Peter.
husband mother parents
Mr. Taylor: Nice to meet you, Pedro.
grandfather wife grandparents
No. His name isn’t Pedro. His name is Peter.
Maria: 
Mr. Taylor: Peter! Sorry. Nice to meet you! Track 09
Ben: Look at this photo!
Track 03 F: Wow! Who’s that, Ben? Is she your sister?
Rosie: Hello, I’m Rosie. What’s your name?
Ben: Yes, she is. Her name’s Zoe. She’s 22.
Eva: Hi, Rosie. My name’s Eva.
F: And who’s he? Is he your brother?
Rosie: Nice to meet you, Emma.
Ben: No, he isn’t. He’s my friend. His name’s Max.
Eva: No. My name isn’t Emma. My name’s Eva. This is
F: And who are they, Ben? Are they from your
my co-worker, Roger.
college? Are they your classmates?
Rosie: Nice to meet you, Robert.
Ben: No, they aren’t. They’re my co-workers from the
Eva: No. His name isn’t Robert. His name is Roger. mall. Their names are Hannah and Gavin.
F: OK. And who’s in this picture? It’s black and
white. It’s old.
Ben: Mm. I’m not sure.
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F: Are they your grandparents? Nick: I’m fine, thanks.

Ben: Yes, they are. My grandfather is 78 and my Juno: Great! Where are you from?
grandmother is 73. Nick: I’m from London. I’m British. I’m on vacation
with Henry.
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Mrs. Jones: Good morning. What’s your name? Juno: Who is he? Is he your brother?
Rodrigo: Good morning. My name’s Rodrigo. Nick: No, he isn’t. He’s my friend.
I’m a new student. My major is English Juno: OK. Is your home in London?
and business. Nick: Yes, it is. It’s a big and modern apartment. It’s
Mrs. Jones: Welcome, Rodrigo! I’m Mrs. Jones. I’m quiet. I like it! Look at this picture on my phone.
your teacher. Nice to meet you. Juno: It’s beautiful! My place is small and noisy. So,
Rodrigo: Nice to meet you, too. um, next question… How old are you, Nick?
Mrs. Jones: Now, let’s complete your class Nick: I’m 24.
registration form. Juno: Thanks. And the final question: What’s your email?
Rodrigo: OK. Nick: It’s nick—n-i-c-k—[email protected].
Track 11 Juno: Thank you so much, Nick!
Mrs. Jones: So, your name is Rodrigo. What’s your Nick: No problem, Juno. Have a great day!
last name?
Track 03
Rodrigo: My last name is Casal.
1 phone 5 watch 9 pen
Mrs. Jones: Sorry. Can you repeat that, please?
2 wallet 6 brush 10 transit card
Rodrigo: Casal. C–A–S–A–L.
3 notebook 7 umbrella
Mrs. Jones: Thanks. Are you from Colombia?
4 laptop 8 ID card
Rodrigo: Yes, I am. I’m from Bogota. I’m Colombian.
Mrs. Jones: What’s your major? Is it English? Track 04
Rodrigo: My majors are English and business. Billy: Good morning! I’m Billy, and welcome to the
show! How are you today? I’m grrrrrrrreat!
Mrs. Jones: Great. Thanks. What’s your email? And today … Oh, it’s the competition! So,
Rodrigo: My email is [email protected]. the big question is … What’s … in ... your …
Mrs. Jones: And what’s your phone number? bag?! OK, call me, tell me! Who’s first?

Rodrigo: My cell is (555) 555 - 1058. Andrea: Hello, I’m Andrea.

Mrs. Jones: Thank you, Rodrigo. Welcome to college! Billy: Hi, Andrea! Where are you from?
Andrea: I’m from Germany. My home is Brazil now.
Unit 2 My Place Billy: Grrrrrrreat! So, what’s in your bag, Andrea?
Andrea: Um … a brush, two watches—one is old, one
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is OK, and a sandwich.
beautiful noisy small
Billy: Urgh! Four things? Four?! Bye-bye, Andrea!
big old ugly Who’s next? Hello?
modern quiet Emily: Good morning. My name’s Emily.
Track 02 My Place Billy: Good morning, Emily. Are you British?
Juno: Excuse me? Good morning! My name’s Juno. Emily: Yes, I am.
I’m a student. Is it OK to ask you questions? It’s
Billy: Great! What’s in your bag, Emily?
my homework.
Emily: Nine things: two brushes, an ID card, a
Nick: Um. OK.
notebook, two pens—one pen is red, and
Juno: Thank you. What’s your name? one pen is blue, a phone, an umbrella, and a
Nick: I’m Nick Smith. transit card.
Juno: Nice to meet you, Nick! How are you? Billy: Nine! OK. Next! Who’s this? Is this Ryan?

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Ryan: Yeah, hello. I’m Ryan. Um … two ID cards— 2 A: Please pay at the hotel on Friday.
one card is for college and one is for work, B: Please pay at the hotel on Friday.
a laptop, three pens. Oh, and a phone. My
beautiful phone. A wallet, a watch, a transit 3 A: You’re welcome.
card. Yeah. Ten things? B: You’re welcome.
Billy: Ten! Ryan! You’re the winner! Congratulations!
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Track 05 Interviewer: Good morning. Nice to meet you. What’s
/s/ laptops /z/ phones /ɪz/ watches your name?
Angela: My name’s Angela.
Track 06
Interviewer: Where are you from?
brushes notebooks umbrellas
Angela: I’m from Great Britain. I’m British.
ID cards sandwiches wallets My first language is English. I’m an
English teacher.
Track 07
There are two types of rooms for students. Interviewer: Where is your college?
Single (one student) Angela: I’m not at a college. I’m an online teacher.
I’m at home.
There’s a bed. There’s a window between the door
and the bed. There’s a desk and a chair in front of the Interviewer: Where’s your classroom?
window. There’s a small lamp on the desk. There’s a Angela: My laptop is my classroom! My laptop’s
small closet next to the bed. on my desk. There are four or five pens
Double (two students) and two notebooks next to the laptop.
There’s a big book about grammar
There are two beds in the room. There’s a big window behind the laptop. There’s a chair in front
between the two beds. There are two desks and two of the desk.
chairs. They are in front of the window. There’s a lamp
on each desk. There are two closets behind the door. Interviewer: Great! Where are your students from?
Mexico and China. We are in a class
Angela: 
Track 08 together online.
Hotel worker: Good morning. Grand Hotel. Interviewer: How old are they?
Sofia: Good morning. I want to book a room Angela: They are 15 years old to 62 years old.
for Friday night, please.
Interviewer: Thank you.
Hotel worker: Sure. Let me see if we have a room.
There’s a single room and a double room.
Unit 3 Life and Work
Sofia: What is a double room?
Hotel worker: It’s a room with two beds for two people. Track 01
Sofia: OK. A single room, please. 1 teacher 4 manager 7 waiter/waitress

Hotel worker: No problem. It’s a nice room with two 2 doctor 5 chef 8 lawyer
big windows. What’s your name and 3 police officer 6 pilot
email, please?
Track 02
Sofia: Sofia Lopez. My email is sofial95@
newmail.com. How much is it? Marie: Hi, I’m Marie. I live in the city. I’m a waitress.
I don’t work in a restaurant. I work in a café. I
Hotel worker: It’s $100. Please pay at the hotel meet new people every day. It’s fun! I’m also
on Friday. a teacher. I teach Chinese in a school. The
Sofia: Thank you for your help. students are nice. I like my jobs.
Hotel worker: You’re welcome. Goodbye. Gino: Hello, I’m Gino. I don’t work. I’m a student. I
go to college by bus. My brother is a pilot. He
Track 09 goes to work by car. He speaks three languages:
1 A: What’s your name and email, please? Italian, French, and English. He doesn’t speak
B: What’s your name and email, please? Chinese. He likes his job. We live in an apartment.

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Track 03 Track 08
I live in Lima. I don’t work. I’m a student. I go to college The 24-365 hotel
by bike. I speak two languages: English and Spanish. My Welcome! I’m Michael Olson, and I’m the manager. The
sister works. She’s a doctor. She doesn’t live in Lima. She hotel is 150 years old. It has 200 rooms, two restaurants,
lives in New York. and a café. About 400 people work here. It’s a big hotel.
Track 04 We are always busy. The hotel is never closed. It is open
Anthony: Hello! Are you Mario? 24 hours a day for 365 days a year. There are always
guests at the hotel. Guests usually stay for one week or
Mario: Yes, I am. two weeks. Families often stay here in July and August.
Anthony: Hello, Mario. I’m Anthony. I’m the restaurant Tourists often visit the hotel to eat lunch or dinner.
manager. Nice to meet you. The restaurants are very popular on weekends. There
Mario: Nice to meet you, too. is rarely a free table! Our chefs are excellent. They
Anthony: So, do you have your form? For the job? make excellent food. The waiters and waitresses speak
different languages. One waiter speaks five languages!
Mario: Yes, I do. Here it is.
People sometimes visit the hotel for work meetings. They
Anthony: Thanks. So, … it’s for a waiter … you want to drink coffee and talk about work. Visitors love the hotel.
work in the evening. Is that right?
Mario: Yes. I’m a student. I go to college in the Track 09
mornings and I study in the afternoons. Sofia: Hi, Irene. How are you?
Anthony: OK. Do you go to college every day? Irene: Hey, Sofia! I’m good. And you?
Mario: No, I don’t. There are no classes on Sofia: Good. Are you free on Friday? Let’s go to
Wednesdays. I work in my uncle’s shop on the mall.
Wednesdays. I start work at 12 p.m., and I Irene: Sorry, Sofia. I go to school on Fridays, and I
finish at 9 p.m. work in the evening. I finish work at 8 p.m. How
about Saturday? I’m free in the afternoon.
Track 05
Anthony: So, this job is for a waiter on Thursdays and Sofia: Me, too. How about 3 p.m.?
on Fridays. The waiters start work at 6 in the Irene: 3 p.m. … OK. Let’s see a movie.
evening and they finish about 11. Is that OK? Sofia: No. Let’s go shopping.
Mario: Yes, that’s fine. Irene: Sure!
Anthony: Great! Any questions?
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Mario: Yes. Does the restaurant open on Sundays?
Let’s go to the mall.
Anthony: No, it doesn’t. It is closed.
Let’s see a movie.
Mario: Oh, OK. Do the waiters speak English?
Anthony: Yes, they do. They speak two or three Unit 4 My City
languages. They are all very friendly.
Track 01
Track 06
1 bus station—get a bus
Mario: Do they speak English?
2 park—go for a walk
Anthony: Yes, they do. / No, they don’t.
3 ATM—get money
Mario: Does it open in the mornings?
4 hotel—stay on vacation
Anthony: Yes, it does. / No, it doesn’t.
5 museum—learn about the past
Track 07 6 hospital—get help
1 take a shower 7 university—get a degree
2 get up at 6 a.m. 8 bookstore—buy a book
3 eat breakfast 9 coffee shop—buy a drink
4 drink coffee 10 restaurant—eat dinner
5 go to bed
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Track 02 Conversation 3
What places does the tour visit? Speaker E: Excuse me, where’s the Four
Seasons Hotel?
The tour goes to the important places in the city. For
example, there are two museums in the city. There’s Speaker F: Umm, let me think. Walk up this road.
the history museum and the science museum. The Turn right. Take the first left. There’s
museums are free on Tuesdays. Tourists always love the a bookstore on your left. The hotel’s
history museum. between the coffee shop and the
bookstore. It’s on Main Street.
Where does the tour start and finish?
Speaker E: Thank you.
Everywhere! Tourists get on the bus at the bus station
or at a bus stop in the city. People get off the bus and Speaker F: No problem. See you!
go to a museum or have lunch in a restaurant. Then
Track 04
people get on the bus again later. It’s very easy!
1 on 4 next to
When does the first tour start?
2 on the corner of 5 between
The first tour leaves the bus station at 7 a.m. The last
tour is at 9 p.m. There is a new tour every hour. 3 across from 6 on the left, on the right

Where do I buy tickets? Track 05

We sell tickets at the bus station, online, and on the 1 Excuse me, where is the hospital?
bus. Hotels also sell tickets. 2 Go straight up this road.
How much do the tickets cost? 3 The bookstore is next to the hotel.
The tickets cost $20 for adults and $10 for children 4 It’s on the corner of 1st and Main.
or students.
5 Turn left and take the first right.
Track 03
Track 06
Conversation 1
Speaker A: Excuse me, where’s the museum? loose, tight long, short

Speaker B: The history museum? dressy, casual cheap, expensive

Speaker A: No, the science museum. Track 07

Speaker B: Let me think … OK. Go straight up this /æ/ jacket /ɝ/ skirt /uː/ shoes
road. Turn left. Take the second right. The /ɛ/ dress /i:/ jeans
science museum is on the left. It’s between
the park and the school. Track 08
Speaker A: Great. Thanks for your help. boots pants shirt T-shirt
Speaker B: Sure. The history museum is great, too. It’s Track 09
across from the park.
Conversation 1
Speaker A: OK. Thanks. A: Look at this website! These clothes are great!
Speaker B: No worries. Have a great day! B: Let me see. Wow! They’re cheap, too. Look—all
clothes under $30.
Conversation 2
Speaker C: Excuse me, is the train station near here? A: Great! Look at this green dress!
Speaker D: The train station … OK. Go straight. The B: What’s the size?
bus station is on the corner of Madison A: Oh, it’s large. It’s the wrong size. Hmmm … This
and Berkeley. Take the … skirt is nice. Do you like it?
Speaker C: Straight. Bus station. On the corner. B: No. It’s short. I like long skirts.
Speaker D: Yeah. Take the number 5 bus to the train A: Oh, OK. What about these shoes?! They’re $20.
station. It’s about ten minutes. Wow, they’re cheap! Do you like them?
Speaker C: Number 5. 10 minutes. OK. Thank you B: Yes, I love them!
so much. A: These boots are great, too. What do you think?
Speaker D: You’re welcome.

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B: Yeah, they’re nice. What size are they? I’m a size 7. Track 11
A: Me, too. They have sizes 5 to 8. Great! Let’s A: Excuse me, how much is this big notebook?
buy them! B: It’s $10.
Conversation 2 A: Oh, that’s expensive. How much are these small
C: It’s Mom’s birthday next week. Let’s buy a present notebooks?
from this store. B: They’re $3 each.
D: OK. What do we buy? A: OK. Could I take two small notebooks, please?
C: Well, she loves clothes. There are a lot of great B: Sure. That’s $6, please.
clothes here.
A: Here you go.
D: Yeah. Look at these T-shirts! They’re pretty.
C: Yes, they are. Look! This red T-shirt is nice. It’s Track 12
(reading label) $55! Tour guide: I work on a bus tour. We stop at famous
places. I give information about the place, for example,
D: $55 is expensive!
how old it is, who lives there, how big it is. I know
C: Hmmm. You’re right. Do you like this blue T-shirt? everything about my city. I live here. I work here. I love it!
It’s (reading label) $15. It’s cheap. I like it!
I speak four languages. Good morning! Buenos dias!
D: Me, too. Is it the correct size? Buongiorno! Guten tag! It’s important to speak other
C: Uh, yes, it’s medium. languages. Tourists come from all over the world. I talk to
everyone on the bus. I’m a friendly man! We don’t speak
D: Great! And look at that jacket over there! It’s very
the same language? No problem. I smile. We’re friends!
dressy! Mom loves dressy clothes.
People usually ask me questions about the tour or the
C: Uh, jacket? Where?
city. I answer the questions, for example, “Does the park
D: Over there … the black jacket … by the window … open in the morning?” “Yes, it does. It opens at 9 a.m. It
between those shoes and those bags. closes at about 6.”
C: Ah yes! Hmm. I’m not sure. She doesn’t like black
clothes, but I love those bags! Unit 5 Free Time
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A: Excuse me. How much is this laptop? 1 [SFX: solo piano being played well (by amateur rather
B: It’s $50. It isn’t new. It’s old and slow. than professional musician)]
A: Oh, OK. No, thank you. 2 [SFX: salsa music excerpt]
C: How much are these black boots? 3 [SFX: splashing water/breathing of confident
swimmer (rather than weaker swimmer)]
B: They’re $30.
4 [SFX: neighing horse and clip-clopping]
C: Oh, that’s expensive.
B: Do you like these brown boots? These are only $15. Track 02
C: Oh, yes. Could I take those, please? 1 ride a horse 5 drive a car
B: Sure. That’s $15, please. 2 draw pictures 6 dance salsa
C: Here you go. 3 bake a cake 7 swim 1,500 m
B: Thanks. 4 do karate 8 play an instrument
A: How much are the books in this box? Track 03
B: They’re $1 each. Hey, everybody! Welcome to Campus
Ricardo: 
A: Could I take these two books, please? Chat, your favorite digital radio station!
I’m Ricardo! We’re all very excited today
B: No problem. That’s $2, please. because it’s the first day of college! It’s the
A: Here you go. first show of the year! How are you, guys?
B: Thank you. Have a great day! How are the new students? Is this your first
day? Call me … and say hello. So, who’s this?
Francesca: Hello, I’m Francesca.
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Ricardo: Hey, Francesca. Welcome to college! Track 06

Where are you from? 1 science 5 dance
Francesca: New York. 2 art 6 creative writing
Ricardo: And what’s your major? 3 math 7 music
Francesca: Art. 4 Chinese
Ricardo: Art? Can you draw?
Track 07
Francesca: Yes, I can.
What do you know about science? This class is an
Ricardo: What can you draw? Can you introduction to biology, chemistry, and physics. Our
draw animals? teachers use videos and real-life examples in the classes.
Francesca: Yes, I can. Are numbers hard for you? Our excellent teachers
Ricardo: OK. Do you like sports, Francesca? Can explain how to understand numbers. This is a popular
you swim? class for young and old people.
Francesca: No, I can’t. I can’t swim, but I can do karate. Nı̆ hăo! Join this class and say hello in a new language!
Ricardo: Wow! Thanks, Francesca. Well, there are Learn how to write and speak Chinese with our friendly
over 75 sports clubs at the college. There’s Chinese teachers.
a club for every sport! Who’s next? Can you draw? Everyone can learn to draw! The lessons
Javier: Meeeeee! It’s my first day! I’m Javier. are at the college, but students often visit places in
the city.
Ricardo: Hi, Javier!! Are you Spanish?
Tango? Salsa? This course is for beginners. Learn about
Javier: No, I’m from Costa Rica! different dances and practice with our teachers.
Ricardo: And what’s your major? Do you want to write a story? Students practice different
Javier: Languages. I can speak four languages. My ways of writing and share their stories with the class.
first language is Spanish and I can speak
French, English, and Chinese. Track 08
Ricardo: Great. What are your hobbies? Can you … 1 It’s sunny. 3 It’s snowy. 5 It’s cloudy.
ride a horse? 2 It’s windy. 4 It’s rainy.
Javier: No, I can’t. I can drive a car. I love cars! Track 09
Ricardo: Me, too! And I love music. Can you It’s freezing! It’s cool. It’s hot!
dance salsa?
Javier: Uh. No, I can’t. Track 10
Charlie: Hello, Barney! How are you?
Ricardo: Can you play the piano?
Barney: Hi, Charlie! Where are you? Is that a beach?
Javier: No, I can’t.
Charlie: Yeah. The weather’s great. It’s very sunny so
Ricardo: Well, the music center gives lessons. You
we’re at the beach. It’s beautiful here. Look!
can learn!
Barney: Wow! Yeah! Is it hot?
Track 04 Charlie: Oh, yes! It’s about 86 degrees. It’s very sunny.
1 Can you draw? Yes, I can. I’m here with my parents and my brother, Andy.
2 Can you swim? No, I can’t. I can’t swim, but I can Barney: Oh, how is your brother?
do karate.
Charlie: He’s good. Can you see him? He’s swimming
3 Can you ride a horse? No, I can’t. I can drive a car. in the sea. Hey Andy, say hi to Barney!
Track 05 Andy: Hi, Barney!!
Can you bake a cake? Barney: Where are your parents? Are they swimming?
Yes, I can bake a cake. Charlie: No, they aren’t swimming. Mom’s over there.
No, I can’t bake a cake. She’s reading a book. Oh … I think she’s
sleeping! Dad’s getting coffee for us. He’s
practicing Spanish with the waiter. So what
time is it there? What’s the weather like?

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Barney: It’s 8 p.m. It’s rainy. … It’s windy. … It’s Track 13

very cold. 1 Visit the museum. 5 Get a coffee.
Charlie: Oh, no! So what are you doing? 2 Don’t go on Monday. 6 Eat dinner at Gino’s.
Barney: I’m not going out because the weather’s bad. 3 Go to the beach. 7 Reserve a table.
I’m watching a movie, and I’m eating dinner.
4 Swim in the ocean.
Charlie: Hey, let’s call Jessica. What time is it there?
Barney: Uh. She’s in New York. So, it’s 3 p.m. Track 14
Charlie: OK … Hi, Jessica! M1: OK. Start on the left. What letter do you want?

Barney: Hey, Jessica! F1: S, please!

Jessica: Hey! How are you guys? M1: S. What S is something people wear on their feet?

Barney: Charlie is having fun at the beach. I’m eating F1: Shoes!
pizza! What are you doing? M1: Yes. Next letter?
Jessica: Well, it’s usually cool in March, but it’s warm F1: L.
today, so I’m shopping with my friend. We’re M1: L. What L is a type of computer?
getting food for a barbecue this evening.
F1: Uh, laptop. D, please!
Charlie: Great!
M1: What D is the opposite of son?
Dad: “Charlie! Charlie!”
F1: Oh, I don’t know. Sorry.
Charlie: Oh … Dad’s shouting at me. Sorry! Let’s talk
later. Have fun tonight, Jessica! Enjoy the M1: Hello! What letter do you want?
movie, Barney! M2: N, please!
Jessica and Barney: Bye bye! M1: What N is something you write in?
M2: Notebook.
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Conversation 1 M1: Notebook! Well done. Next letter?
Speaker A: Are you studying? M2: J, please.
Speaker B: Yes. We’re practicing English. M1: What J is something you wear on your legs?
M2: Jeans. C, please.
Conversation 2
Speaker C: Are you eating lunch? M1: What C is a breakfast meal with milk?
Speaker D: No, I’m not eating lunch. I’m having coffee M2: C? ... Cheese? ... No. Cereal! P, please.
with my sister. M1: What P is a big, beautiful instrument?
Track 12 M2: Errrr … p … piano! H, please!
One day in my city M1: What H is the opposite of sad?
Morning M2: Happy! And I’m happy now! Yesss!
Visit the museum and learn about the city’s history. M1: Well done! You’re the winner!
Go early because it’s free before 10 a.m. Don’t go on
Monday because it’s closed! Unit 6 Health
Afternoon
Track 01
Go to the beach. Swim in the ocean, or take a boat
1 eyes 7 young 13 leg
trip. Get a coffee at the beach café or at the hotel’s
coffee shop. 2 ears 8 blond 14 slim
Evening 3 nose 9 dark 15 heavy
Eat dinner at Gino’s pizzeria. Reserve a table because 4 mouth 10 gray 16 arm
it’s always busy. Then go to the park and watch a movie 5 teeth 11 short
at the outdoor movie theatre.
6 old 12 tall

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Track 02 Track 05
nose, old arm, dark heavy, leg 1 cereal, juice, toast, coffee
2 eggs, coffee, toast
Track 03
Conversation 1 3 sandwiches, juice, salad
Alison: Hi, Jenny! Welcome to my party! Come in. Say 4 fish, vegetables
hello to John. 5 pasta, vegetables
Jenny: OK. Who’s John? Is he your co-worker? 6 chicken, salad
Alison: Yes, that’s right. He’s over there with my
brother. They are both tall and slim. John has Track 06
blond hair, but my brother has dark hair. 1 lovecook-king.com
Jenny: Ah, who is the other man next to John? He’s Cook King—the King of Dinners
heavy and he has brown hair. Help! I’m busy! I don’t have any time to cook! Can
Alison: Oh, that’s my father. And there’s my mother you help?
over there. Sure. We cook and bring delicious dinners to
Jenny: Is she the tall woman? your home.
Alison: Yes, that’s right. She has short brown hair. The What do you mean? How does Cook King work?
short woman on the right is her friend. The tall Go to our website and order some meals. We cook
woman on the left is her sister. your meal. Our driver drives to your house with your
Jenny: Ah, sisters! Yes! They’re both tall and they meal. You pay the driver.
both have brown hair. Are there any vegetarian meals?
Alison: But they don’t have the same color eyes. My Yes! We have meals for everyone. We have some
mom has blue eyes, and her sister has brown salads, some pasta with vegetables, and other
eyes. Come and say hello to everyone! vegetable meals.
Conversation 2 Do you cook and deliver at any time?
Peter: I like this picture, Rosa. Who’s this woman? We open at 12 p.m. and close at 11 p.m. We do not
Rosa: I think that’s my grandmother. Yes, it is! She’s deliver after 11 p.m.
young in this picture! And she has long blond We don’t have any cash!
hair and green eyes. She doesn’t have blond
No problem. Pay the driver with your credit card or
hair now, of course. She has gray hair. And she
debit card.
has glasses!
CONTACT COOK KING TODAY!
Peter: She looks very happy here. She has a beautiful
smile. Hmm. I think you have the same smile. 2 Time for breakfast!
Rosa: Really? Thanks! We don’t have the same nose. By Michael White
I have a big nose. She has a small nose. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and it’s
Peter: You don’t have a big nose, Rosa! And who’s important for our bodies. It prepares us for the day.
this man? Try these two meals for breakfast.
Rosa: Hmm, I don’t know. 1 Cereal and toast—easy! You need some milk,
some cereal, and some bread. Don’t forget to
Peter: Is he your grandfather?
drink something. Drink a cup of coffee or a glass of
Rosa: No, my grandfather is short and he has big ears. orange juice.
This man is tall and he doesn’t have big ears.
2 Pancakes are another quick and easy meal. I like
Ah, I think this is my grandmother’s little brother.
eating pancakes for breakfast, but some people eat
Track 04 them for a snack.
1 She has short brown hair. You need an egg, some milk, and some flour. Mix
everything together. Then cook in a pan for two to
2 They don’t have the same color eyes.
three minutes. Put some sugar or some honey on
3 We don’t have the same nose. top. Eat and enjoy!
4 I have a big nose.

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Track 07 modern. Oh, and here’s a picture of the

1 happy 3 bored 5 excited restaurant in December.
2 hungry 4 tired 6 sad Bella: Who’s the boy in the window? He looks excited.
Maria: That’s my brother. He’s young in this picture!
Track 08 He’s dancing and laughing because he loves
Bella: Good afternoon. Welcome to Books with Bella. snowy weather.
I’m Bella Benson. Today, I’m talking to Maria Bella: Do you or your family have any free time? What
Parker about her book, Our Restaurant. It’s a do you do?
very popular book. Let’s find out more. Good
afternoon, Maria. Nice to meet you. Maria: Well, I don’t have any free time. My mom has
some free time. She rides her horse …
Maria: Nice to meet you, too. It’s great to be here.
Bella: Wow! Can you ride?
Bella: Tell us about the book.
Maria: No, I can’t! I can drive a car!
Maria: Sure. It’s about my grandfather’s restaurant and
my family. My grandfather isn’t from America. Bella: That’s great! Let’s take a break and …
He’s from Spain. My family all works in the
Track 10
restaurant. I’m the manager. My parents are
chefs. My brother is a waiter. He starts work at 1
8 a.m. and finishes about 11 p.m. He rarely has Speaker A: What’s your name?
any free time. He’s always tired. Speaker B: My name’s Louise Jones.

Track 09 2
Bella: Good afternoon. Welcome to Books with Speaker A: Where are you from?
Bella. I’m Bella Benson. Today, I’m talking to Speaker B: I’m from Argentina. I’m Argentinian.
Maria about her book, Our Restaurant. It’s a
very popular book. Let’s find out more. Good 3
afternoon, Maria. Nice to meet you. Speaker A: Do you have a big family?
Maria: Nice to meet you, too. It’s great to be here. Speaker B: I have three brothers, my parents, and my
Bella: Tell us about the book. grandfather. He’s 78 years old.

Maria: Sure. It’s about my grandfather’s restaurant and 4

my family. My grandfather isn’t from America. Speaker A: What color hair and eyes do you have?
He’s from Spain. My family all works in the
Speaker B: My hair is brown and I have blue eyes.
restaurant. I’m the manager. My parents are
chefs. My brother is a waiter. He starts work at 5
8 a.m. and finishes about 11 p.m. He rarely has Speaker A: What do you do?
any free time. He’s always tired.
Speaker B: I’m a lawyer.
Bella: Let’s talk about some pictures from the book.
I like this picture of your father and your 6
grandfather in the kitchen. They’re tall and Speaker A: Where is your college or workplace?
slim. They have dark hair. They look very happy. Speaker B: It’s on Main Street. It’s across from
They’re wearing dress suits. the park.
Maria: Yeah. Look at this old picture of me and my
brother. We aren’t tall and slim. We’re short 7
and heavy. We don’t have blond hair! We aren’t Speaker A: What time do you start and finish work or
smiling in the photo. I think we’re bored or college?
hungry. And this is a picture of our street. It’s Speaker B: I get to work at 9 a.m., and I finish work at
sunny and pretty. That’s my parents’ house. 5 p.m. I get home at about 6 p.m.
They’re standing in front of it. Their house is
next to the restaurant. 8
Bella: Where do you live? Speaker A: What do you do on the weekend?
Maria: I live in an apartment across from the Speaker B: I usually meet my friends and watch
restaurant. It isn’t big, but it’s beautiful and a movie.

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9 Dr. Smith: Sure. I’m a food scientist. I work for a food

Speaker A: Can you drive a car or ride a horse? company. The company sells sandwiches
Speaker B: I can drive a car, but I can’t ride a horse. and other healthy snacks. I give advice
about food—how to make it, and what food
10 is good or bad for the body. I also eat the
Speaker A: What are you doing now? different foods. It’s a great job!
Speaker B: I’m speaking English, and I’m talking Zac: Ah, I understand. So, is this your office?
to you! Dr. Smith: Yes, it is. There’s food everywhere! We have
fruit, vegetables, different types of bread
Track 11 over there, salad, and …
Speaker A: Hi, what can I get you?
Zac: And what are these people doing? Are they
Speaker B: Can I have a coffee, please? eating lunch?
Speaker A: Sure. What size: small, medium, or large? Dr. Smith: Yes and no! These are our customers, but
Speaker B: Small, please. they’re working for us today! They’re eating
the new sandwiches. Then they choose their
Speaker A: OK. Is that for here or to go?
favorite sandwiches, we make their favorite
Speaker B: To go, please. sandwiches—and we sell the sandwiches.
The customers are happy. We’re happy!
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Zac: Wow! That’s great.
Zac: Good morning, Dr. Smith. I’m Zac. Nice to
meet you! Dr. Smith: Come on. Let’s try a sandwich …
Dr. Smith: Nice to meet you, Zac.
Zac: Dr. Smith, it says here you’re a scientist. But
we’re not in a science lab. Can you explain?

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