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Unit one Exercise 2 / page 2

Listen to the rest of the conversation. What are two more things you learn about Isabel?

Isabel: Hey, that was fun. Thanks for the lesson!

Nico: No problem. So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you do?
Isabel: I work in a hospital.
Nico: Really! What do you do there?
Isabel: I’m in charge of their computers.
Nico: Oh, so you’re a computer specialist.
Isabel: Well, sort of. Yeah, I guess so.
Nico: That’s great. Then maybe you can give me some help with a computer course I’m taking.
Isabel: Oh, sure . . . but only if you promise to give me some more skateboarding lessons.
Nico: It’s a deal!

Unit one Exercise 4 / page 3

Listen to interviews with two immigrants to the United States. Why did they move to the U.S.A.?
1. Enrique
Interviewer: So where are you from originally, Enrique?
Enrique: I’m from Mexico . . . near Chiapas.
Interviewer: And when did you move here to New York?
Enrique: When I was 18 years old. I came here to study.
Interviewer: What did you study?
Enrique: I studied business. I wanted to return to Mexico afterwards, but I found a great job here in
New York.
Interviewer: I see. So you’re an immigrant to the United States.
Enrique: That’s right.
Interviewer: What was the most difficult thing about moving to the U.S.?
Enrique: Well, I don’t have any relatives here and in the beginning, it was hard. You see, in Mexico,
we spend a lot of time with family. But now I have a lot of friends here and it’s easier.
Interviewer: So what things do you miss the most from home?
Enrique: Oh, that’s easy—the food! There are some great Mexican restaurants here, but it’s not the
same as my mother’s cooking.
2. Jessica
Interviewer: Hi, Jessica. Where are you from?
Jessica: Hi! I’m from South Korea, but I’ve lived here in the U.S. since I was a teenager.
Interviewer: And why did you move to the U.S.?
Jessica: I came here to go to high school and improve my English.
Interviewer: And are you studying now?
Jessica: No, I finished college last year and now I’m working as an engineer in New York.
Interviewer: That’s great! And what was it like when you first came here? Was it difficult?
Jessica: Yeah, it was at times. The biggest change was the school system. They organize classes
differently here. I think students have more free time here than in South Korea, but I like it!
Interviewer: And what do you miss the most from South Korea?
Jessica: My family. I try to go home often, but it’s expensive and far. I miss the music too, but
fortunately I can listen to a lot of it online.

Unit two / exercise 4 / page 9

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Listen to a city resident talk to her new neighbor about the city. Check (_) True or False for each
statement.
Sophia: Hi, there. I’m Sophia. You must be my new neighbor!
Jacob: Yes, hi! My name’s Jacob.
Sophia: Welcome to the building! Are you all moved in?
Jacob: I am! Tomorrow I start my new job downtown.
Sophia: That’s great. So you have a car?
Jacob: No, I don’t. I was planning to take the bus there.
Sophia: Oh, you don’t want to do that. It’ll take forever. There aren’t enough buses in this city. We
really need more public transportation.
Jacob: Really?
Sophia: Yeah, everyone has a car. And in summer there are way too many tourists, so there are even
more cars than usual right now. And don’t even ask about parking!
Jacob: Well, I really don’t want to buy a car. Is it safe to ride a bike?
Sophia: Yeah, people ride their bikes a lot, actually. Do you have one?
Jacob: No, I don’t, but I guess I’ll buy one.
Sophia: If you want, you can borrow my bike tomorrow. And I know a great bike shop I can
recommend.
Jacob: Wow, thanks, Sophia! I appreciate it.

Unit two / exercise 8 / page 11

Listen to the rest of the conversation. Check the information that Rachel asks for.
Rachel: Excuse me. It’s me again. I’m sorry. I need some more information – if you don’t mind. Do
you know how much the bus costs?
Clerk: It’s $10. You can buy a ticket on the bus.
Rachel: $10? Wow.
Clerk: Well, a taxi costs about $25.
Rachel: Hmm, OK. And do you know where a bookstore is? I’d like to get a city guide.
Clerk: Go two blocks down and turn right. You’ll see one on your left.
Rachel: Thanks very much. Have a nice day.
Clerk: You, too.

Units 1–2 Progress check

Exercise 1 / Listening (p. 14)
Listen to an interview with Charlotte, a fashion designer. Answer the questions in complete
sentences.
Interviewer: Thanks for taking the time to speak with me, Charlotte.
Charlotte: Oh, it’s my pleasure.
Interviewer: So you’re not from New York. Where did you grow up?
Charlotte: I grew up in Australia, in a city called Melbourne.
Interviewer: How do you spell that?
Charlotte: M-E-L-B-O-U-R-N-E.
Interviewer: What was that like?
Charlotte: Fantastic. It’s a really fun city, right on the ocean. My family still lives there. My father
owns a restaurant, and my mother teaches.
Interviewer: What did you want to be when you grew up?
Charlotte: Well, I never thought I’d be a fashion designer! I wanted to be a teacher or maybe a
writer.
Interviewer: Why not a fashion designer?
Charlotte: Well, I never thought people would like my ideas.
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Interviewer: I can’t imagine it. Were you popular when you were growing up?
Charlotte: Not really. I wasn’t unpopular, but I wasn’t in the popular crowd at school. I had a nice
group of friends, though.
Interviewer: How did you like school?
Charlotte: Oh, I loved school. I was a great student. My mother actually taught at my primary
school. I always thought that was fun.
Interviewer: What about your free time as a child? Did you have a hobby?
Charlotte: I used to love to draw. Later I learned to paint, and I still do that. Actually, I have some
paintings in a gallery right now. Interviewer: That’s impressive.
Charlotte: Well, it’s a very small exhibit. But it’s something I really enjoy when I’m not designing
clothes.
Interviewer: Did you have a favorite sport when you were growing up?
Charlotte: I used to play basketball a lot as a kid. My friends and I used to watch our favorite teams
play and then play our own games, too. I really liked basketball.
Interviewer: What about a favorite place?
Charlotte: Hmm. My favorite place? I used to go to a summer camp on a lake. I loved that. I got to
go horseback riding almost every day.
Interviewer: Do you still ride horses?
Charlotte: No. Not very often.

Unit three exercise 5 / page 18

Listen to Josh describe a “capsule hotel.” Check True or False for each statement.
Host: Welcome to the program “A Home Away from Home.” Our guest tonight is Josh Philips from
Tennessee. Josh, tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you do?
Josh: Well, at the moment, I’m working as an English teacher in Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo is an exciting
city, but sometimes it feels too big. It can take hours to go from one part of the city to another. When
I don’t feel like going all the way home, I sometimes stay in a capsule hotel.
Host: A capsule hotel? Can you explain what that is?
Josh: Yeah. It’s a hotel with lots of small rooms. Actually, they’re not really rooms. They’re spaces
that are two meters by one meter, and only a meter high, so they’re very cramped! But the hotel is
just as convenient as a regular hotel, and not as expensive.
Host: And what’s inside each little room, or should I say, each space?
Josh: Well, inside every capsule there’s a bed, a TV . . .
Host: A TV? Really?
Josh: Yeah, and a reading light, a radio, and an alarm clock. The hotel also has lockers for your
personal belongings.
Host: Interesting. So what kind of people stay in a capsule hotel?
Josh: Well, probably people like me. People who miss the last train home or don’t want to go all the
way home. Sometimes you’re just too busy and tired, especially if you have to work early the next
morning.
Host: Interesting. So, would you recommend a capsule hotel to other people?
Josh: Sure! The rooms are small, but you get used to it. But I wouldn’t recommend a capsule hotel to
people who can’t relax in small, cramped spaces. There just isn’t enough space.
Unit three / ex 8 / p 19
Listen to the rest of the conversation. What changes would Harry like to make in his life?
Harry: Yeah! It’s sometimes pretty hard to pay the rent. I’m thinking of finding a new job.
Dylan: Really? What kind of job would you like?
Harry: I’m not sure, but I wish I worked somewhere else. I’m tired of this place. I need to live
somewhere more exciting.
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Dylan: I know what you mean. Hey, maybe we could move to a different city. We could even be
roommates!
Harry: Yeah. Uhh. Maybe . . .

Unit four / Ex 2 / p 22
Listen to the rest of the conversation. How did Aiden like the snails? What else did he order?
Claire: Oh, good! Here comes our server now!
Server: Here are your frog legs. And for you, sir . . . the snails.
Aiden: Thank you.
Claire: Mmm, these frog legs are delicious! How are the snails?
Aiden: Well, I think they’re . . . yuck! Oh, sorry, I guess snails are too strange for me. Um, I think
I’m going to order something else, if you don’t mind.
Claire: Oh, sure. Go ahead.
Aiden: Excuse me!
Server: Yes?
Aiden: Um, I really don’t care for this appetizer. Could you bring me something else?
Server: Yes, of course. What would you like instead?
Claire: Try the frog legs.
Aiden: No, I don’t think so. I’ll tell you what. Just forget an appetizer for me, and bring me a nice,
juicy steak. . . with French fries and a large soda.

Unit four / ex 5 / p 23
Listen to six people ask questions in a restaurant. Are they talking about these items? Write Y (yes)
or N (no).
1.
Woman: Have you finished with this?
Man: No, I’m still drinking it. Thanks.
2.
Man: Have you tried this before?
Woman: Yes, I have. Mm, and it’s just as delicious as it smells!
3.
Man: Did you taste it?
Woman: No, not yet. I’m waiting for the waitress to bring me a fork.
4.
Man: Have you ever eaten this here?
Woman: I ate it once, but I didn’t like it. I think it was cooked for too long.
5.
Woman: How is it?
Man: Great. Just the way I like it: black and strong.
6.
Man 1: Did you ask the waiter for it?
Man 2: Yes, and it’s my treat this time. You paid last time.

Unit four / ex 11 / p 26
Listen to people explain how to make these snacks. Which snack are they talking about? Number the
photos from 1 to 4. (There is one extra photo.)
1.
Man: This snack is one of my favorites. First, take a couple tomatoes and chop them. Next, chop half
an onion and a little cilantro and put them in with the tomato. After that, you chop a small jalapeño
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pepper and add that in. Then, put in some lemon or lime juice. Finally, add a little salt and pepper.
Mm, it’s healthy and great with chips!
2.
Woman: This is really easy. First, you put a little oil in a pan. Then heat the oil. Next, put in the
kernels and cover the pan. When the kernels start to pop, shake the pan gently every few seconds. In
about a minute, the popping will slowly stop. After that, turn off the heat, and pour it into a bowl.
Finally, put a little salt on it and enjoy!
3.
Man: My grandpa taught me how to make this easy breakfast. First, put egg, vanilla, and cinnamon
in a bowl and mix them together. Stir in the milk. Then dip slices of bread in the mixture so both
sides of the bread are wet. Cook the bread in a pan on medium heat until both sides are golden. It’s
delicious with maple syrup!
4.
Woman: My mom and I always used to make these. You need butter, sugar, egg, _ our, and salt. Oh,
and chocolate, of course! First, mix the butter, sugar, and egg together. Then add the _ our and salt.
Next, add the chocolate and mix it all together. Finally, make balls with the mixture and put them on
a tray. Bake in the oven for eight minutes. I love to eat them with a glass of milk!

Unit 3-4 progress check ex 2 / p 28

Listen to three people talk about things they wish they could change. Check the topic each person is
talking about.
1.
Woman: I don’t like where I’m living. I need a change. I wish I could move to a big city. There are
lots of things to do and see. I would love being in a new
place.
2.
Man: I wish I spoke Spanish. I really need it if I want to travel to Central America. And I know that
if I speak another language, I can get a better job, too.
3.
Woman: I’ve been really worried about money. I wish I could find a better job. I could save a little
money every month. I could even buy a few things that I need, too.