New Frontiers 3A

Transcripts

<Unit 1>
<Track 1-01>
Number 1: I bought a new tennis racket.
Number 2: I love writing stories. I want to be a writer one day.
Number 3: My favorite thing to do is write in my diary.
Number 4: My dad and I love to play squash.
Number 5: I broke my bat at baseball practice.
Number 6: I want to get a gold medal at the Olympics one day!
Number 7: My brother loves magic tricks. He is practicing to be a magician.
Number 8: Last week, I got my black belt in judo class.

<Track 1-02>
Tell Me About Your Interests!
Anne
W: I want to be a writer when I grow up. In fact, I am writing many things right now. I write in my diary every
night before bed. It helps me remember my experiences and feelings. I also write fan fiction. They’re stories made
using the characters and settings of other people’s stories. Do you want to know what kind of fan fiction I write?
I’ll give you a hint… it has magic in it!
Carlos
M: I love competition. That’s why I do combat sports. Combat sports are activities like karate and judo. At the
moment, I’m taking taekwondo classes. I’m applying for my blue belt next week. I hope I get it. I have two
dreams. One of my dreams is to get a gold medal at the Olympics. My other dream is to be a famous mixed
martial artist like the fighters you see on TV.
James
M2: I have a lot of interests. It’s hard for me to pick just one. Right now, I’m really into squash. I played tennis for
a little while and got bored. Squash is similar to tennis in many ways but also very different. In tennis and squash,
you use a racket and take turns hitting the ball. But a squash racket and ball are smaller than a tennis racket and
ball. Also, the size of a squash court is smaller. This makes the games feel a lot faster.
Sarah
W2: I do a lot of different things. I’m on my school’s softball team, and I surf with my friends on the weekend.
But secretly, I have a favorite hobby: magic. Hear me out… I’ve always loved magic shows. Magicians like David
Blaine and David Copperfield are so exciting to watch. I know it’s not real, but I can’t help but love it. In my free
time, I like to practice magic tricks and work on routines.

<Track 1-03>
Number 1: I exercise in the morning when I have a lot of energy.
Number 2: My favorite thing to do is explore my city!
Number 3: I love to play checkers with my grandparents on the weekend.
Number 4: My friends and I like to play card games.
Number 5: I always listen to the radio or my favorite podcast while studying.
Number 6: I have a lot of different hobbies. My favorite hobby is cooking!
Number 7: I want to enter next year’s art contest.
Number 8: This aerobics class is a lot of fun!

<Track 1-04>
Number 1
M: Can you play checkers with me now?
W: a. I'm sorry, I'm not good at aerobics.
b. I'm sorry, but I'm playing checkers with Susan now.
c. No, thank you. Right now, I’m playing checkers.
d. Sounds great! I love dancing.

Number 2
W: Would you like to join my aerobics class?
M: a. I’m sorry, but I don’t have the energy to do that.
b. Thank you. I’d love to play checkers.
c. No. Playing card games seems boring to me.
d. Of course. I’m going to explore my neighborhood.

Number 3
M: Will you come to aerobics with me?
W: a. Thanks for asking, but I don’t like checkers.
b. No, thank you. I don’t play card games.
c. Yeah, sure. That sounds fun.
d. I like hobbies that involve teamwork.

Number 4
W: Do you want to play this card game with me?
M: a. I'm doing aerobics this afternoon.
b. I listened to the radio this morning.
c. I wish I could, but I don't have workout clothes.
d. No, playing that card game is too hard.

<Track 1-05>
M: Will you listen to the radio with me?
W: Of course! I’d love to! Sorry, I can’t. I have to study.
M: Do you want to play this card game?
W: I’d love to! Thanks for asking. Thanks for the offer, but I have to refuse.
M: Would you like to join my aerobics class?
W: Sounds great. Sorry. I’d love to, but I don’t have the energy to do aerobics now.
M: Do you feel like playing a game of checkers?
W: With pleasure! I’d love to, but I have another commitment.
M: How about listening to the radio?
W: Sure! That sounds like fun. I’m sorry. I’m going to meet Rachel soon.

<Track 1-06>
Number 1. I love to sit outside and read. I have a very relaxed lifestyle.
Number 2. I love to play sports and exercise. I have a very active lifestyle.
Number 3. I don’t like noisy and crowded places. I prefer places that are quiet.
Number 4. I don’t do well in competitions.
Number 5. I won the last match we played.
Number 6. I want to try boxing, but I’m afraid of getting hit.
Number 7. I joined the rugby team last year.
Number 8. My sister and I are going to start taking yoga.

<Track 1-07>
Number 1
M: To do this activity, you need to move your body in different ways. You stretch and balance your body.
Number 2
W: To do this activity, you need to wear gloves. Your goal is to hit your opponent until they give up or the fight
ends.
Number 3
M: This activity has 30 players on two different teams. They play with a diamond-shaped ball.
Number 4
W: This lifestyle describes someone who does not like to stay indoors long. They prefer to be busy, usually with
physical activities.
Number 5
M: An event where two or more people come together to decide who is better at a sport or activity.

<Track 1-08>
Number 1
W: Hi, Jared. How are your boxing lessons going?
M: Great! It’s nice to be active.
W: That’s great to hear.
M: You should try boxing!
W: Oh, no way! I prefer a more relaxed lifestyle.

Number 2
M: Good game, Sandra! You’re getting so much better.
W: Thanks, Mike. Want to play again?
M: No, I have to go now. I have to get ready for rugby practice.
W: Wow, you’re so busy. OK. Good luck!

Number 3
W: Ezra! Ezra!
M: Huh? Oh, sorry. I couldn't hear you. I had my headphones in.
W: It's OK. What are you doing? Yoga?
M: Yeah. I'm trying to do more relaxing things. What did you need?
W: Oh, right. Mr. Garcia wants to know if we're joining the debate competition this month.
M: Oh. Yeah. I plan to. What about you?

Number 4
W: It's so quiet here. Iman? Are we in the right place?
W2: I think so. The email said to be here at 10 a.m.
W: I hope we're in the right place. I can't find our teammates. The match is supposed to start at 11.
W2: Wait, I just got a text message. We're in the wrong place.
W: Oh no! Do you know where we need to go?
W2: Yeah, it isn’t far from here.

<Track 1-09>
Number 1
M: Do you need help with something in your life? Having trouble deciding what to do in the future? Let me help
you. My job is to teach people how to live their lives better. Many of the people I work with are successful
businessmen. They hire me to help them find a better balance between their work and home life.

Number 2
W: Would you like to live a more relaxed lifestyle? Have you considered yoga? I have practiced yoga for years to
help with my stress. I started teaching yoga full time just two years ago, and I love it. Teaching yoga is great
exercise for your body and mind.

Number 3
M2: Do you want to improve your health? Are you trying to get stronger, or are you simply looking to lose a little
weight? Let me help you live a more active lifestyle. I’ve been a personal trainer for five years and have helped
many people reach their fitness goals.

Number 4
W2: Do you have trouble communicating? Do you know someone who has trouble communicating? If you do,
please consider music therapy. Music therapy is a great way to help quiet and shy people open up to others. It’s
also been proven to help people with intellectual disabilities learn to socialize with others.

<Track 1-10>
M: Boxing legend Juan Manuel Márquez was born in Mexico City. He grew up in a poor and dangerous area. But
Márquez stayed out of trouble. He was a quiet boy and a good student. Before his professional boxing career, he
was an accountant.
Márquez was always an active person. He started boxing at the age of eight. He was also very careful about living
a healthy life and keeping his diet healthy.
Márquez became the world champion in four weight classes. He was the third Mexican boxer ever to do this. He
held nine world champion titles between 2003 and 2007. He is best known for fighting Filipino fighter, Manny
Pacquiao, and fellow Mexican, Marco Antonio Barrera.

<Track 1-11>
W: tourist, tourist, playmate, playmate, neighbor, neighbor, member, member , profile, profile, foreign, foreign,
information, information, fact, fact

<Track 1-12>
Number 1. I’m looking for information on the actor.
Number 2. I don’t know my neighbors well.
Number 3. My sister is meeting her classmates.
Number 4. It’s my first time visiting a foreign country.
Number 5. I need to update my profile picture.
Number 6. She’s a member of an award-winning cooking club.

<Unit 2>
<Track 2-01>
W: sleeves, sleeves, tight, tight, loose, loose, size, size, pockets, pockets, try on, try on, magazine, magazine,
uniform, uniform

<Track 2-02>
Number 1
W: I used to go to a private school. It was very different from the school I go to now. We didn’t have to wear
uniforms there. So, I used to wear a hoodie and jeans to class every day. Now, I have to wear a uniform. It’s so
boring!

Number 2
W2: I used to like really loose clothes. They are very comfortable. But lately, I’ve been wanting to try on different
clothing styles. I am going to the department store this weekend with my mom. We will be looking for some new
clothes that are a bit tighter. My mom says it will make me look more mature.

Number 3
M: When I was in elementary school, I was really into Japanese cartoons. I used to watch shows like Dragon Ball Z
every day. These days, I’m more into sports. I like to watch soccer games with my friends. It’s so much fun to
watch a game together.

Number 4
M2: I need to buy some new pants. My old pants are getting way too tight. Maybe I grew a little. I tried on three
different pairs of pants. One pair are blue with holes in them. The other pair are black and very tight. The last pair
are also blue and loose. I think those are the pair I will buy. I like how comfortable they are.

<Track 2-03>
W: Hi! My name is Amanda, and I have a little sister named Mandy. She’s just two years younger than me. My
mom asked me to give Mandy some of my clothes that I don’t wear anymore. I think I will give her my old jacket.
I used to really like leather jackets, but this one is too short. I think it will fit Mandy better than me. I'm only
going to give her the one jacket. I’ll keep the other one. I’ll also give her these jeans. They’re faded and a lot
tighter than this other pair. I’ll keep the dark blue pair for myself. I think baggy clothes are coming back into
fashion. I don’t really like dresses. Actually, I don’t like any clothes without sleeves, so I’ll give Mandy this pink
dress. The orange jacket and scarves are mine! They’re my favorites. I’ll give Mandy all my old shoes if they fit her.
They’re too small for me. When she gets home, I’ll ask her to try them on.

<Track 2-04>
Number 1. I really like this company. All their designs are so pretty—especially their shirts.
Number 2. I don’t know much about fashion, but I know that I don’t like those shoes.
Number 3. My school does not allow us to wear short skirts.
Number 4. I used to wear a wallet with a chain on it.
Number 5. I love these sneakers! They’re so comfortable.
Number 6. I don’t like to buy cheap clothing. I want clothes from a good brand.
Number 7. I saw a celebrity wearing a jacket just like that on TV.
Number 8. My school doesn’t let girls wear jewelry at school either! It’s so unfair!

<Track 2-05>
Number 1, Inara
W: I used to love sneakers. I loved them so much that I would wear a different pair every day at school.

Number 2, Darwish
M: I used to follow a certain celebrity on social media. I won’t say who—but I would copy whatever he did. I even
tried to wear the same brands of clothes as him and act like him. It’s kind of embarrassing now.

Number 3, Nadine
W2: I never used to wear skirts. I hated them! I preferred jeans. I would fight with my mom every time she tried
to make me wear a skirt. But I’m kind of used to them now. They’re not as bad as I thought when I was a kid.

Number 4, Charlie
M2: I used to really like wearing jewelry. Everywhere I went, I had to wear some kind of jewelry. No matter what, I
had on a gold chain, earrings, and a watch. My mom would complain all the time about me wearing too much
jewelry. But I didn’t care. In fact, I still like wearing jewelry. I got rid of the earrings, though.

<Track 2-06>
M: whisper, whisper, trend, trend, popular, popular, expensive, expensive, secret, secret, cheap, cheap, casual,
casual, formal, formal

<Track 2-07>
W: Fashion Trends through the Ages
In the 15th century, most people had healthy teeth. This is because sugar was not in most food since it was very
expensive. One person who loved sweets and had enough money to buy them was Queen Elizabeth I of England.
She loved sweets so much that some people say her teeth were black. But instead of seeing black teeth as dirty,
people saw them as trendy. People started to blacken their teeth so that they could look rich and noble like
Queen Elizabeth.
High heels are very popular with women. Women wear them with both formal and casual clothing. Some are
cheap and affordable, while others are extremely expensive. But here’s a little secret: high heels were first popular
among men! High heels were originally made for Persian horse riders. But they became popular in the 15th
century with Europeans. In fact, people say that King Louis XIV, one of the most famous kings of France, wore
heels that were almost 10 cm tall!
The samurai were once the highest class of people in Japan. People looked to them to see what was fashionable.
One thing that almost all samurai had in common was their hairstyle—called a chonmage or top-knot. This look
was made by shaving the top of one’s head and growing out the back and sides. Then the long hair was
wrapped into a bun and placed on top of the head. Samurai did this to help keep their helmets on top of their
head, but it soon became a very fashionable hairstyle.

<Track 2-08>
Number 1. I really like this shirt’s pattern. It’s very colorful.
Number 2. This shirt’s collar is too tight. It’s really uncomfortable.
Number 3. I have to go to the dry cleaner’s and pick up my blouse.
Number 4. That jacket is so old-fashioned. Why don’t you wear something trendier?
Number 5. What do you think of my outfit? I bought it last weekend.
Number 6. My sister wears a very nice-smelling perfume. I wonder what it’s called.
Number 7. That’s a really unusual sweater. What is it made of?
Number 8. My dog ate my mom’s lipstick. Now his whole mouth is red.

<Track 2-09>
Number 1: Three days ago, we went to the first day of Fashion Week.
Number 2: Tuesday was the best day of Fashion Week. My favorite brands and designers showed their work.
Number 3: Tomorrow will be super busy! We are going to wait in line to see the opening of the new Marc
Mendez store.
Number 4: Not much happened yesterday. It rained, so we stayed in for most of the day.
Number 5: On Saturday, I will probably sleep all day!

<Unit 3>
<Track 3-01>
Number 1. rap/hip hop, rap/hip hop
Number 2. classical, classical
Number 3. pop, pop
Number 4. folk, folk
Number 5. metal, metal
Number 6. jazz, jazz
Number 7. dance/EDM, dance/EDM
Number 8. rock, rock

<Track 3-03>
W: I’m Jenna. And… I like rap a little, but I mainly like rock music. I went to a rock festival last month, and it was
so exciting. I don’t like classical, and I hate jazz: I think it’s so boring.
M: Hi, I’m Joe. OK, so… I like most kinds of music, but I really like dance music and classical. I play the cello, so I
often listen to classical. I don’t like rock music, and I hate metal.
W2: Hi! I’m Marcy. I love jazz, so I listen to it every day on my phone. I always feel so relaxed when I go to a jazz
concert. I don’t like pop music, and I hate loud rock music—it gives me a headache.
<Track 3-04>
M: OK, so what are your favorite songs, like ever: your top-five list?
M2: Well, I like many different music genres… So, I’ll probably pick very different songs. Hmm… At number 5, I
chose the classic rock song, Let’s Get Out of Here. For number 4, I chose a beautiful classical piece by Bach,
Fugue in D minor. I chose the EDM hit, Move Your Body for number 3. Hmm.... Number 2… I think I’d pick the
romantic pop song, Love U Always.
M: Oh, I love that song.
M2: It’s great, isn’t it? And finally, my number 1 favorite is… the metal song, Darkness at Noon.
M: Wow. Those are very different!

<Track 3-05>
Number 1: comedy, comedy
Number 2: fantasy, fantasy
Number 3: action, action
Number 4: documentary, documentary
Number 5: talk show, talk show
Number 6: romance, romance
Number 7: horror, horror
Number 8: drama, drama
Number 9: animation, animation
Number 10: game show, game show

<Track 3-06>
W: That movie was so amazing! That was such an amazing movie!

<Track 3-07>
M: Linking ending consonants with vowels.
It’s such an amazing movie! It’s a really old TV show. He’s my favorite actor. It’s an American TV show.

<Track 3-08>
W: Three new games this week!
First up is a new game from ImagineLab. The game is called Lock & Load. It’s an FPS, and it’s really exciting. You
can choose one of three shooters and choose clothes for the shooter. There are so many maps to play! I often
think that FPS games are boring, but I played this one for six hours and didn’t get bored!
Second is Dragon King II. This is a new MMORPG from XS Design. It is a newer version of 2010’s Dragon King,
and this one has new characters and places. The game is well-designed. It’s easy to join other players while you
are playing, but the game is very difficult. After two hours of playing, I was bored and tired.
Finally, we have Grand-Prix 3: Euro-Tour. It’s a new racing game, and it’s such a fast and exciting game! You can
race your car in ten different European cities. The graphics are so good! It feels like you’re traveling around
Europe. It’s easy to play at first, but gets challenging later. It’s always interesting, though. Buy this game. It’s
AWESOME!

<Track 3-09>
M: annoyed, annoyed, bored, bored, interested, interested, confused, confused, shocked, shocked, entertained,
entertained, amazed, amazed, embarrassed, embarrassed

<Unit 4>
<Track 4-01>
Number 1. We need more data before we make a decision.
Number 2. We should do some research for this paper. Let’s meet at the library.
Number 3. The automobile is an incredible invention. The world would be so different without them.
Number 4. This new technology will make studying and doing homework easier.
Number 5. I don’t like the sound this machine is making. I think it’s broken.
Number 6. I want to be a movie director so I can create fun and entertaining movies for my friends.
Number 7. With this device, we will be able to understand over 50 different languages!
Number 8. Jake has a rare talent. He can play almost any song after listening to it just once.

<Track 4-02>
Number 1
There are a lot of different devices in my house. That’s because my dad loves technology. He always buys the
newest stuff, like tablets and drones. His favorite machine is a robot that cleans the floor. He plays with it by
feeding it popcorn.
Number 2
My mom does a lot of research for her company. She collects data on people using the internet. She takes the
information and uses it to create advertisements. She says it’s a very hard job, but fun.
Number 3
My brother wants to be a scientist in the future. He is always working on different inventions. Yesterday, he
showed me a new invention. He made a solar-powered bicycle. Talk about impressive!
Number 4
Today I found a strange rock on my way to school. It was a light-green color when I found it. Later in the evening,
it had turned a dark red. I was surprised. I asked my teacher, and she said it was a rare stone called Alexandrite.

<Track 4-03>
M: Technology: Past, Present, and Future
A.
Books used to be hard to find and very expensive. They were expensive because every book was written by hand.
This also made it hard for people to share information. Around 1439, Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing
press. It used raised letters that could be moved around in a machine to make words. Then he put ink on the
letters and pressed paper on it to copy the words. This allowed Gutenberg to create hundreds of pages of text in
minutes. His invention made books easier to make and cheaper.
B.
The smartphone is one of the most useful inventions of the 21 st century. In 2018, 77 percent of all adults in the
US owned a smartphone. Research also found that 36 percent of the world’s population owned a smartphone.
This might be because smartphones have so many uses. People use them to play games, work, take pictures,
record videos, share ideas and experiences, etc. Yet, there are some people who think smartphones are harmful.
These people believe that always being connected makes people less happy.
C.
One technology that will change the world is artificial intelligence. The most common form of AI right now is
machine learning. Machine learning is a system that computers use to learn and predict results. You can find this
kind of AI in chatbots, self-driving cars, and on your smartphone. But scientists want to go further. Using data,
scientists are trying to create real artificial intelligence, or true AI. They want to create a machine that can think
like a person.

<Track 4-04>
Number 1. I dropped my phone and broke the screen.
Number 2. What’s your decision? Pho or ramen for lunch?
Number 3. It’s going to take the computer a little bit of time to process all the information.
Number 4. I need to upload my vacation photos to my blog.
Number 5. You can download the homework and notes online.
Number 6. This new application is very useful. It’s great for managing your schedule.
Number 7. I need a digital copy of this photo too. Can you send it to my email?
Number 8. The car door is automatic, so it should open when you are close by.

<Track 4-05>
Number 1. A program that is used by smartphones and computers is described as this.
Number 2. This is something that we find on the front of a smartphone. It is also a part of a laptop, tablet, and
computer monitor.
Number 3. When something such as a machine works without being controlled by a person, we describe it as
being this.
Number 4. The act of putting something on the internet is described as this.
Number 5. The act of getting something from the internet, such as music or a program, is described as being this.

<Track 4-06>
Number 1, Holly
M: What do you think will be different in the future?
W: Maybe there will be fewer screens. Maybe we will be able to use the internet without a phone or computer.
Number 2, Benjamin
W: What do you think will be different about school in the future?
M: I don’t think school will be as long. Perhaps we will all be able to take classes at home through the internet.
Number 3, Melody
M: What do you think artificial intelligence will be able to do?
W: I think it will make it easier for people to make decisions. Artificial intelligence can be very smart and help
people make smart choices.

<Track 4-07>
Number 1
W: Hello. My name is Megan, and I’m a programmer. Actually to be specific, I'm a UX designer for smartphone
applications. You know the applications you download to your phone? Well, it’s my job to make those
applications easy to use. Everything you see on your screen when you open one of my applications is carefully
planned to make the application simple to understand. Maybe you’re using one of my applications right now and
don’t even know it.
Number 2
M: Hello. Nice to meet you. I'm Jacob, and I'm a futurist. My job is a little difficult to explain. I work with scientists
and social scientists to explore and predict the future. How do I do this? Well, I have a very thorough process.
First, I do lots of research and study trends. Then, I find patterns and try to find out the main reason for these
trends. None of my predictions are based on guesses. Using my research to predict trends in people’s behavior is
perhaps the biggest part of my job. Companies can see what is making customers do certain things and then
make new products that they will want in the future.
Number 3
M2: Hi. It's a pleasure to meet you. My name's James, and I'm a back-end developer. You probably don’t know
what that is. Let me explain. When you go online, you see many websites. What you see on the screen is made
by a front end programmer. My job is to make sure that everything behind the website works well. For example,
it's my job to make sure that everyone's downloads and uploads are fast. I also make sure that the speed of
automatic updates is fast. This way, you won't miss any comments from your friends and family on posts you
make.
Number 4
W2: Hi! I’m Amy, and I’m an AR/VR developer. You’ve probably heard of virtual reality. With virtual reality, we try
to make a digital world. Many people have already seen this with things like video games. AR, or augmented
reality, is similar to VR, but it includes the use of actual reality. This technology has also been used in games like
Pokémon Go. Using a camera and a smartphone, you can use AR software to interact with digital programs. Fun,
no?

<Track 4-08>
Number 1: Be sure to close the door when you leave.
Number 2: I don’t know what I will do this weekend.
Number 3: I’m sorry. I can’t go. I already made plans.
Number 4: I want to improve my English, so I am taking extra classes.
Number 5: My science project is on bridge design.
Number 6: I think I will browse the internet for a new jacket.
Number 7: I might need to do some errands this weekend.
Number 8: I can watch the latest episode tonight.

<Track 4-09>
Number 1
M: Hey, Nadine. Are you busy next weekend?
W: Hi, Sam. Well… Yeah, a little.
M: Oh… What’ll you be doing?
W: I’ll be doing a bunch of errands for my mom. Oh, and I might have to meet my study group.
M: I see. That’s too bad. Call me if you have some spare time. We should hang out more.
W: Sure, Sam. I’ll text you.

Number 2
W: Hey, Max. Have you started working on your science project, yet?
M: Not yet. I can’t decide what to do.
W: What are you thinking of doing it on?
M: My dad thinks I should do something simple, like trying to find out the best way to grow certain plants.
W: And what do you think?
M: I might do something on memory and smartphones. I want to know if we remember things better when we’re
told by phone call or by text message.
W: That sounds interesting!

Number 3
W: Hi, Jason. Where are you going?
M: Oh, I’m just finishing my computer programming class. I have P.E. next.
W: Oh, I see. Are you busy this Friday?
M: Night?
W: No, in the afternoon, right after school.
M: Oh. Sorry, I have plans then.
W: Really? What will you be doing?
M: I’ll be taking some extra classes on Web design. I want to improve my html and PHP so I can start working on
my own websites.
W: I see. Well, maybe next time.
M: Yeah, maybe next time.

<Track 4-10>
M: I will arrive at noon. At noon, I will be talking to my teacher about the homework.

<Track 4-11>
Number 1: I will be available this afternoon.
Number 2: My dad’s job is to develop video ideas for streaming media.
Number 3: Computers change so much every year. It’s hard to keep up.
Number 4: My mom doesn’t give me access to the computer after 10 p.m.
Number 5: The skateboard is hard to control.
Number 6: My mom is an engineer. She works on airplanes.
Number 7: I’m not able to play any instruments. Can you teach me?
Number 8: There is nothing fun to do in my area.

<Track 4-12>
M: Palm Jumeriah is a palm tree shaped artificial island in the United Arab Emirates. Engineers began to develop
the island in 2001. To make the island, engineers first studied the area to make sure it was safe to build on.
Second, engineers collected sand from the ocean. This was used to build the islands. But, before they started
making the tree part of the island, they needed to build a large dam around the area. This dam kept waves from
destroying the islands. Third, they used satellites to help control the construction. Lastly, they made holes in the
dam around the island. They did this to bring fresh sea water to the island.

<Unit 5>
<Track 5-01>
Number 1: What do you want for dessert? I want ice cream.
Number 2: Want to go with us for breakfast? We’re getting pancakes.
Number 3: I’m so busy. I don’t even have enough time for lunch.
Number 4: I had way too much fast food this week. I’m feeling a bit sick.
Number 5: You can choose French fries or onion rings for your side dish.
Number 6: My dad doesn’t get home until late, so we have dinner around 9:00 p.m.
Number 7: You can choose chicken or beef for your main course.
Number 8: My parents won’t let me have junk food like potato chips before bed.

<Track 5-02>
Number 1.
W: Hey, Jake. Do you want to get breakfast with me?
M: Sure. What are you having?
W: I have a very busy morning, so I’m going to get fast food—maybe an egg sandwich or coffee and a scone.
M: Hmm. I’d rather have the egg sandwich. I don’t really like sweets in the morning.
W: OK. Let’s go.

Number 2
M: Hi, Elizabeth. Are you busy this Friday night?
W: No, why do you ask?
M: Do you want to have dinner with me at Le Fantasie?
W: Oh, that sounds great. Count me in!
M: Great! Um… I have to get your order before we go. The main courses are beef bourguignon or duck a l’orange.
W: Hard choice. I would rather have the beef bourguignon than the duck.
M: Would you like the French onion soup with that or a salad.
W: I really like French onion soup, but I think I prefer to have the salad.
M: OK! See you Friday.
W: See you, Ben!

<Track 5-03>
Number 1
M: What do you want for dinner, Miranda?
W: Hmm… Let’s have burgers.
M: I’d rather not. I had a burger for lunch.
W: Oh, I see. What about pizza?
M: I’d prefer something healthier.
W: OK. There’s a nice soup and salad place downtown.
M: Sounds good.

Number 2
W: Hey, Frank. Are you hungry?
M: Yeah! I’m so hungry! I skipped breakfast.
W: Really? I had a big breakfast, but I’m still hungry.
M: What should we get for lunch?
W: I don’t know. Would you rather have cafeteria food, or go out for food?
M: Let’s go out. They’re serving chicken in the cafeteria. It’s always too dry.
W: You’re right. OK. Let’s go to the Chinese place across the street.
M: Oh! I’m going to get the beef and broccoli.

Number 3
M: Jessica! How can you eat so much junk food?
W: What? I’m not.
M: Potato chips, chocolates, French fries… They’re all really unhealthy foods.
W: Ugh… Jake, you sound like my mom. I’m healthy!
M: You won’t be for long if you eat like that. Let’s go get a decent dinner together.
W: Like what?
M: Let’s go for sushi.
W: Sushi? I’d prefer cooked food.
M: Have you ever tried sushi?
W: No...
M: Come on, you'll like it. I promise.
W: Fine. Let's go.

Number 4
W: OK. I have one spaghetti and meat balls and one salmon. Would you like any sides?
M: My friend will have the mixed vegetables and oil. I can't quite decide. What's gnocchi?
W: Gnocchi are small soft dumplings. They're made from potatoes, flour, and eggs.
M: I see. Hmm, that sounds like a bit too much for me. I'll have the roasted green beans and tomatoes.
W: Excellent choice, sir. The tomatoes today are very good. Would you like anything to drink?
M: Just water.
W: Coming right up.

<Track 5-04>
M: Hey, Milla. Are you ready to order?
W: Not quite. I can’t decide. You’ve been here before, right, Martin? What do you recommend?
M: Everything. I really liked the barbecue chicken pizza I had last time. The basil pan steak is also really good.
W: Hmm. I don’t want to eat that much. I’m looking for something healthier.
M: Why don’t you try the chicken Caesar salad?
W: That doesn’t look bad… What are you having?
M: I’m going to have the penne arrabbiata.
W: What’s that?
M: It’s penne… umm, tube-shaped pasta… and arrabbiata sauce, which is basically tomato sauce with red chili
peppers.
W: Here comes the waiter.
M2: Hi, there. What can I get you?
M: I’d like the penne arrabbiata.
M2: Good choice. Any sides?
M: I’d like some extra garlic bread, please.
M2: Anything to drink?
M: Do you have coffee?
M2: Sure do. Would you like it with your pasta or after?
M: After.
M2: What can I get you?
W: I'd like the chicken Caesar salad.
M2: Any sides?
W: No, thank you.
M2: Would you like your salad dressing on the side?
W: Yes, please.
M2: Anything to drink?
W: Can I have some tea?
M2: We have green tea, black tea, and herbal tea.
W: Black, please. With milk.
M2: No problem. Anything else? Then, I'll be right back with your orders.

<Track 5-05>
W: sweet, sweet, sour, sour, spicy, spicy, salty, salty, greasy, greasy, crunchy, crunchy, dry, dry, taste, taste

<Track 5-06>
Number 1: fork, fork
Number 2: roast, roast
Number 3: curry, curry
Number 4: plate, plate
Number 5: knife, knife
Number 6: spoon, spoon
Number 7: bake, bake
Number 8: omelet, omelet

<Track 5-07>
W: Main Course, Roasted Chicken Curry
Directions: 1. Cut the onion, garlic, and ginger and put them into a bowl with a 1/4 cup of water in it.
2. Add curry powder, salt, and chili powder.
3. Mix until a paste is made.
4. Heat the oven to 190ºC.
5. Cut the chicken and potatoes into pieces and place in a large bowl.
6. Add 2/3 of the curry spice. Mix.
7. Move the spiced chicken and potatoes to a baking dish.
8. Add vegetable oil to the chicken and potatoes.
9. Roast in an oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Add the remaining spice while everything is roasting. Check to
make sure the chicken is fully cooked.
10. Remove from the oven and serve with rice.

M: Dessert, Chocolate Chip Cookies

Directions: 1. Heat the oven to 175ºC.
2. Mix the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Add the eggs one at a time and mix.
4. Add the vanilla extract to the mixture.
5. In a separate cup, mix the baking soda with hot water.
6. Add the baking soda and water mix to batter.
7. Add the salt and stir.
8. Add the flour and chocolate chips last.
9. Mix thoroughly and drop a large spoonful of dough onto an ungreased pan for each cookie.
10. Bake for 10 minutes in a heated oven or until the sides of the cookies are nice and brown.

<Track 5-08>
Number 1: I don’t like fried food that much. It makes my stomach hurt.
Number 2: Korean food has a lot of garlic in it.
Number 3: Make sure you use fresh strawberries in the cake.
Number 4: I prefer grilled salmon to baked salmon.
Number 5: Don’t put too much sauce on the steak.
Number 6: This is too hot! I added way too much chili pepper.
Number 7: Something smells good! What are you cooking?
Number 8: Can you tell me the ingredients I need to buy? I’m at the market now.
 New Frontiers 3A Workbook
Transcripts

<Unit 1>

<Track 01-01>

Number 1
W: Last night, I had taekwondo class until 7 p.m. Now, I am painting a picture of my little brother.

Number 2
M: I am interested in a lot of things. I like hockey and tennis, but if I had to choose a favorite, I would say I enjoy
hockey the most.

Number 3
W: Every Friday, my family and I have a game night. It’s a lot of fun. We play lots of different games: Scrabble,
charades… You name it. My favorite game, though, is checkers. I always win at that.

<Track 1-02>

M: Hey, Staci. Are you busy today? I thought we could talk about the writing assignment for English class.
W: Hi, Dan. I'm actually on my way to ballet class. If you want, we can talk on the way, or after class. My class
lasts about an hour.
M: Let's talk about the assignment after your class, but let’s chat until your class starts. How far away is your
class?
W: The dance studio is next to the library. It takes about 15 minutes to walk there.
M: Great! I didn’t know you were a dancer. Do you just do ballet, or do you like other kinds of dance?
W: I love all kinds of dance. I mostly dance ballet, but I also do modern dance and tap. Actually, I’m applying to a
dance school.
M: That’s amazing! I want to go to college for sports medicine.
W: That’s great, Dan. Ah, right! You play hockey, don't you?
M: I do. I have been playing for years—ever since I was 8 years old.
W: Is it hard?
M: Once you learn how to skate, learning to play is easy. I could teach you sometime if you want.
W: That would be fantastic! Well, here we are. I have to get to my class. So, let's meet next door in about an
hour?
M: Perfect. I'll see you then.

<Track 1-03>

M: Grace, do you want to play a game with me?

W: Hi, Sam. I’d love to, but I have to study. Would you like to study with me?
M: Sure! Thanks for asking.

<Track 1-04>

Number 1
W: Hey, Max. Will you have a look at this?
M: What is it, Megan?
W: It’s the code for a new game I am designing.
M: Sure. I’ll take a look.

Number 2
M: Diane, can you help me figure out the answer to this problem?
W: Sorry, Steve. I can’t right now. I have to study for a French test.

Number 3
W: There are a few more steps you need to take. Once you finish collecting the data, you need to analyze it.
Work with your partner. Together, look at all the data you collected and think about what it means. Once you’re
done analyzing the data, write your reports.

Number 4
M: Sarah, I am thinking about changing my schedule.
W: Why do you want to do that, Mike?
M: I’m getting bored of doing the same thing every day.
W: Sometimes, it’s a good idea to shuffle things around.
M: I think so, too.

<Unit 2>

<Track 2-01>
Number 1
M: I used to look to celebrities for fashion advice. I would wear whatever they wore. I thought that dressing like

them would make me popular.

Number 2
W: I used to love fashion but not so much anymore. Now, I save my money for jewelry. I love fancy necklaces and
bracelets. I have dozens of pairs of earrings. They are my favorite.
Number 3
M: I love basketball. But I can’t play right now. I can't play because of my shoes. I used to have a great pair of

shoes. I would wear them all the time, but now, they’re so old. I can’t wear them anymore. I need to get some
new sneakers before the big game this weekend.

<Track 2-02>

W: Fashion used to be very different from today. My mother was my age in the 1990s. She wore very different
clothing than I do. She used to wear tie-dyed shirts and bell-bottom jeans. What’s amazing is that this is the
same trend in clothing that my grandmother wore in the 1960s. Thankfully, my mother doesn’t dress like that
anymore. She dresses more like I do. I wear slim jeans and casual T-shirts.

<Track 2-03>
W: Every decade has its own fashion trends. In the 1970s, wide pants were popular. Women wore tall shoes. In
the 1980s, many women wore leggings. They had wild, colorful patterns. They also wore shirts in bright, electric
colors. During the 1990s, colors were a lot less bright. Fashionable clothing looked worn and older. Torn pants

and flannel shirts were common. In the 2000s, casual comfort was the trend. People wore track suits and pajama
bottoms. In the 2010s, slim jeans and nice T-shirts are most common.

<Track 2-04>
M: I’d like to buy some trendy clothes. What’s the latest fashion?
W: This suit is what you need. It’s very popular.

M: No, that’s not what I’m looking for at all. It’s too formal, and it’s way too expensive.
W: OK. How about these jeans? They are the latest style.
M: I like them, but I don’t want white jeans. Do you have any other colors?

W: They also come in blue and black.

M: These blue jeans look good.
W: This green polo shirt will look good with them.

M: You’re right! I’ll take them.

<Track 2-05>
Number 1. She has put on perfume.

Number 2. We saw an unusual outfit in the store.

Number 3. He wore a uniform when he was in school.

Number 4. She has printed a pattern on her blouse.

<Track 2-06>

Number 1

M: In the 1920s, the flapper style was very popular. This style included loose-fitting dresses. They were often
covered in beads or sequins: tiny shiny disks. They used to shine as the wearer danced. Usually, the outfit would
be accented with feathers.
Number 2

M: In the 1950s, there was a return to conservative dress. Women wore simple dresses. They often had simple
patterns. A matching hat was a common addition to a 1950s outfit.

Number 3
M: In the 1970s, women wore wide-bottomed pants. They also started wearing high-soled shoes. They wore
clothing with bold, earthy colors like orange, green, and brown.

<Unit 3>

<Track 03-01>
Number 1. This talk show is so long and boring.
Number 2. Dramas are so much fun to watch.
Number 3. That animation is such an interesting movie.
Number 4. My brother likes such scary movies.

<Track 03-02>

Number 1. I was so nervous when I went on the game show.

Number 2. That was such an interesting documentary.
Number 3. The horror movie was so scary.
Number 4. Daring Minutes is such an exciting action movie.

<Track 03-03>
M: Hey, Martina. Any big plans this weekend?

W: Oh. Hi, Dane. Hmm… Not really. My brother, Jim, is coming home from college, and we will probably play
games together.
M: That sounds like fun. What kinds of games do you guys play?

W: We play all kinds of online games. Jim is really into role-playing games like Game of Worlds. Have you heard

of it?
M: Oh yeah. My cousin, Mack, played that game for a little while. Now he’s more into fighting games like
Nightfort.
W: What about you, Dane? What kinds of games do you like?

M: I like racing games. They’re so exciting.

W: Oh? I didn’t know you liked games like that. I like shooting games—maybe because I’m competitive.
M: Haha. Yeah, that’s true. You are really competitive.
W: Hey!

<Track 03-04>
Number 1
W: I like folk music. I think the words have a deep meaning.
Number 2

M: I like jazz music. It’s my favorite because it’s relaxing.

Number 3

W: I like dance music. It’s the best music to move to.

<Track 03-05>
W: Up next, Stan O’Terry’s top games of the week.
M: Good morning, everyone! Let’s get right to the games.

My number-two pick this week is a first-person shooter called Call of PD. This is an exciting game, and it’s full of
action and adventure. You play as a police officer and fight an evil crime organization.
My number-one pick is an online racing game called Drag. I don’t play a lot of racing games, but this one is
amazing. The graphics and characters are great, and the music is so good.

<Unit 4>
<Track 04-01>

W: There have been many important inventions throughout history. However, few have been as important as the
steam engine. Steam engines helped to create the Industrial Revolution. The steam engine provided power for big
machines. These machines were used in factories to make all sorts of goods. As more factories appeared, so did
more jobs. Large numbers of people started to leave the countryside. They moved to the city to work in factories.

This changed the world forever.

<Track 04-02>

Number 1. It is rare that an invention changes the world, but very important when it does.
Number 2. The internet allows people to find information at the click of a button.
Number 3. The light bulb is Thomas Edison’s most famous invention.

Number 4. The scientist does research in the laboratory.

Number 5. Today, few goods are made by hand. Most are made by machine.

<Track 04-03>
Number 1
M: Before the mid-1990s, it was difficult to communicate with people far away. The best method was the
telephone. It was expensive to make a call to a foreign country. Also, the connection was never very good. This
changed with the introduction of the internet. With its introduction in the mid-1990s, communication changed a
lot.
Number 2
W: Books have been an important way of sharing information for centuries. However, for much of that time, they
were only available to the very rich. This was because books had to be written by hand. This changed in the mid-
1400s. At that time, a new type of printing press was developed. Now, books could be printed quickly and
cheaply.
Number 3
M: For generations, people dreamed of flying like birds, but reaching the skies was a difficult challenge. The first
flight was achieved by two brothers. No, not the Wright brothers. They flew the first airplane in 1903. The first
flight was achieved by the Montgolfier brothers in 1783. They achieved the first manned flight by flying in a hot-
air balloon.

<Track 04-04>
Number 1. Becky
W: I’m not sure what the future will be like, but I think people will live much longer. Medicine is improving. I
heard that the first person who will live to 150 could be alive right now.
Number 2. Henry

M: I think the future could be great, but we need to solve our environmental problems. There’s lots of pollution.
We will change the way we use resources.
Number 3. Tran
W2: We might finally have flying cars! I think flying cars were considered too dangerous in the past. But with AI

driving them, they would be much safer. Many car companies are designing flying cars as we speak.
Number 4. Anthony

M2: I think entertainment will be very different in the future. Television and movies are becoming less popular.
Now, people make their own entertainment and share it. I think this will become a lot more common.

<Track 04-05>

Number 1. First, people carried goods by hand.

Number 2. Second, people moved goods on horses.
Number 3. Third, people used wagons to move goods.

Number 4. Fourth, steam engines pulled many wagons at once.

Number 5. Today, trains still move lots of goods.

<Track 04-06>

Meredith
W: I’m a warehouse technician. I use computers and scanners to make sure the warehouse is fully stocked with all
the products we need.

Aaron

M: I work on a team with writers and computer programmers. Together, we work to make helpful applications for
phones and computers that make life easier. I’m an application designer.
Oliver
M2: Every time you watch a music video, I’ve had a hand in what you hear. I make sure the sound levels remain

the same throughout the video. I am a sound engineer.

<Unit 5>
<Track 05-01>
M: This is my favorite restaurant. I eat here every chance I get! I’m really hungry today, so one slice of pizza won’t

be enough for me. I think I could eat a whole pizza!

W: That’ll be too much! You won’t be able to finish a whole pizza. What if you just ordered two slices instead?

M: OK. Fine… What are you going to get? They have salads and tasty burgers here, too.
W: The burgers look good. How is the spicy chicken?
M: The chicken could be a little spicier, but it's still a good choice.

<Track 05-02>

Number 1
M: Mom, what do we need to make breakfast?
W: We will need some dry ingredients. Can you get out the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar? You can put
them on the counter.
M: Sure! Here you go.

Number 2
W: Great. Next, we will need the wet ingredients. Can you get the milk and eggs? We will need some butter too.

They are all in the refrigerator.

M: Got’em. Now, what do we need?
W: We need the measuring cups and measuring spoons.
Number 3

M: How do we know how much to use?

W: The recipe tells us. For pancakes, we need one and a half cups of flour. We also need three teaspoons of
baking powder, a teaspoon of salt, and three teaspoons of sugar.

M: Do I put them all in the big bowl?

W: Yes.
Number 4

W: Now, we need to mix in the wet ingredients. Pour in one and quarter cups of milk. Do you know how to crack

an egg?
M: Yes, I know how. Like this. Oops! I got some of the shell in there.
W: It’s OK. I can get it out easily. Now, mix it all together.

Number 5

M: What about the butter? We haven’t added it in.

W: Oh! I forgot about that. The recipe says we need to melt three tablespoons of butter and then mix it in.
M: I can do it.
W: Wonderful. Now, we have pancake batter.

<Track 05-03>
M: I need to make a list of what everyone wants to eat at the party this weekend.
W: I know that Sam would prefer vegetarian options. He likes carrots, broccoli, and celery.
M: That sounds good. I’ll add them to my list. How about you, Meg? What do you like to eat?

W: I would rather eat junk food, to be honest. I love chips. They’re great for parties.
M: That sounds good, too. I can ask my mom to pick up a few bags of salty snacks from the store. I know my

little brother, Jack, loves pretzels.

W: And you, Greg? What food will you add to the list?
M: Since it’s my birthday, I want a cake. I don’t like sweets, though. I think a delicious carrot cake sounds great.
W: Sam will definitely eat that!