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20 | Answer Key | Answer Key [ Unit 1 ] Page 15 B 1. My favorite movie is Mary Poppins . 2. I first saw this movie when I was a young child . 3. I like this movie because it has great music and a happy ending . Page 16 A 1. The most recent book I read was The Hobbit by J.R. Tolkien. 2. I did not enjoy the book that much. I think that it was very difficult and slow. 3. The book taught me that it is important to be strong and to have good friends. 4. I would recommend this book to people. It teaches us very important lessons even though it is a little boring. B Thrilling Suspenseful Mysterious Slow Difficult to understand Not my type Clever Well-written A page-turner Exciting C Which? The movie Shrek taught me a very positive message. What? It taught me to be comfortable with who I am . How? It showed this message by having beautiful Princess Fiona turn into an ogre at night . Why? This message is important because we should be happy with who we are even if there are things that we don’t like about ourselves . D Inspirational Thoughtful Energizing Exciting Optimistic Caring Helpful/aiding Friendly Independent Page 17 F Sample response 1 Sample response 2 G 1. authentic 2. specific 3. overcome 4. endure 5. accomplished Page 18 Sample response 1 Step 2 Step 3 The movie Rudy had a very positive influence on my life. It is about a slow, small university student whose dream was to play American football for his university. Everyone said he was too slow and too small to play, but he overcame this eventually and accomplished his dream. It taught me that I can accomplish my dreams if I endure hardships and work hard . I hope to be a writer one day. Just like Rudy, I work hard every day in class to accomplish my dream . What happened Story about a specific Jewish family in World War II Had to endure many hardships Never gave up hope Conclusion: Try to find beauty in the world every day How it influenced me Look for beauty in the world Looking for beauty can give you hope Life is Beautiful What happened Talks about music he made It was beautiful and authentic Changed people’s lives Conclusion: Want to have a great cultural impact like Mozart How it influenced me Learning to play piano Learning to write music Book about Mozart What happened Small, slow university student Wanted to play American football Overcame hardships and accomplished his dream Conclusion: Like Rudy, work hard to accomplish dreams How it influenced me Teaches me I can do anything I must work hard to accomplish my dreams Work hard to become a writer Movie Rudy

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20 | Answer Key |Answer Key[ Unit 1 ]Page 15 B1. My favorite movie is Mary Poppins.2. I first saw this movie when I was a young child.3. I like this movie because it has great musicand a happy ending.Page 16A1. The most recent book I read was The Hobbitby J.R. Tolkien.2. I did not enjoy the book that much. I think thatit was very difficult and slow.3. The book taught me that it is important to bestrong and to have good friends.4. I would recommend this book to people. Itteaches us very important lessons even thoughit is a little boring.BThrilling SuspensefulMysterious SlowDifficult to understand Not my typeClever Well-writtenA page-turner ExcitingCWhich? The movie Shrek taught me a very positive message.What? It taught me to be comfortable with whoI am.How? It showed this message by havingbeautiful Princess Fiona turn into anogre at night.Why? This message is important because weshould be happy with who we are evenif there are things that we dont likeabout ourselves.DInspirational ThoughtfulEnergizing ExcitingOptimistic CaringHelpful/aiding FriendlyIndependentPage 17FSample response 1Sample response 2G1. authentic 2. specific 3. overcome4. endure 5. accomplishedPage 18 Sample response 1Step 2Step 3The movie Rudy had a very positive influence onmy life. It is about a slow, small university studentwhose dream was to play American football for hisuniversity. Everyone said he was too slow and toosmall to play, but he overcame this eventually andaccomplished his dream. It taught me that I canaccomplish my dreams if I endure hardships andwork hard. I hope to be a writer one day. Just likeRudy, I work hard every day in class to accomplishmy dream.What happenedStory about a specific Jewish family in World War IIHad to endure manyhardships Never gave up hopeConclusion: Try to find beauty in the world every dayHow it influenced meLook for beauty in the worldLooking for beauty can giveyou hopeLife is BeautifulWhat happenedTalks about music he madeIt was beautiful and authenticChanged peoples livesConclusion: Want to have a great cultural impact like MozartHow it influenced meLearning to play pianoLearning to write musicBook about MozartWhat happenedSmall, slow university studentWanted to play American football Overcame hardships and accomplished his dreamConclusion: Like Rudy, work hard to accomplish dreamsHow it influenced meTeaches me I can do anythingI must work hard to accomplishmy dreams Work hard to become a writerMovie Rudy| Answer Key | 21Sample response 2Step 2Step 3The book Green Eggs and Ham had a verypositive influence on my life. It is about a boy whotries to get an older man to try green eggs andham. The boy endures and eventually the old mantries it and likes green eggs and ham. It taughtme that I must be willing to try new things becauseI might like them. I hope that I will always want totry new things.Page 19 B1. Buses will not stop at the Preston Road busstop.2. Students should begin using the DavisBoulevard stop.3. I think the conversation will be about what students think of the bus routes changing.Page 20BPage 21DThe woman is not happy about the bus routechange.A. It is an inconvenience1. to take the bus to SaveMart2. to have to shop at the more expensivestores near campusIntegratedWhat happenedBoy wants man to eat greeneggs and hamMan doesnt want to try itEventually man eats greeneggs and hamConclusion: Like the man, I will try new things and hopefully likethem.How it influenced meI must be willing to try new thingsI might like itBook Green Eggs and HamMan Woman The school is closing thePreston Road bus stop Take the bus to DavisBoulevard Walk to SaveMart. The University doesnt havethe money to keep the busroute open Not happy about the change Used bus route to shop atSaveMart It will be more difficult for students to shop at SaveMart The university should spendless on the football teamand more on busesB. The man1. doesnt think it is an inconvenience2. thinks the university doesnt have money tokeep the bus goingF1. route 2. no longer 3. expensive4. Repairing 5. inconveniencePage 22Step 2Page 23Step 4The man is not happy about the road closure.A. The man1. is going to have to walk farther to school2. thinks the road should be repaired butshould let students walk in areaB. The woman1. will need to leave earlier to get to school ontime2. thinks the road needs repair3. thinks it could be great exerciseStep 5The man is not happy about the road closurebecause he is going to have to walk farther toschool. He also thinks the road should be repairedbut students should be allowed to walk through thearea. The woman will need to leave her apartmentearlier to get to school on time. She thinks the roadneeds repair but also thinks it could be greatexercise to have to walk to school.Page 241. apartment 2. enough 3. bus stop4. bus system 5. cultural 6. Jewish7. hope 8. hardshipCheck-upWoman Man Asks if man knows that thecity is closing Kirby Road Will have to leave at least15 minutes earlier to get toclass on time The road had big holes.They are terrible. Thinks they did the rightthing by closing the area Going to make walk toschool longer Thinks the road needs repairbut should be able to walkthrough area22 | Answer Key |Answer Key[ Unit 2 ]Page 25B1. My father is a businessman.2. He works in an office.3. He has worked there for fifteen years.Page 26 A1. The perfect job is to be a famous singer.2. I dont know anyone who is a famous singer.3. The best part about the job is that singers getto make lots of people happy.4. It is the perfect job because I love to sing and Ican get paid lots of money.BDoctor LawyerEntrepreneur BusinessmanTeacher ScientistCEO AstronautCWho? My uncle is really happy with his career.What? He works as a doctor.When? He started working at his job twenty fiveyears ago.Why? He loves his job because he gets tohelp people.DHelp others Lets me be creativeAlways learn new things Lots of respectFeel satisfied Sufficient time offExciting career Earn a high salaryPage 27 FSample response 1IndependentSample response 2G1. satisfied 2. duty 3. ensure4. creative 5. sufficientPage 28Sample response 1Step 2 Step 3 The most important thing when choosing acareer is having sufficient time off from work. Thisis important because people work very hard whenthey are at work and they need enough time torelax. Working can be very emotional, and peopleneed to have enough time to recover. In addition,lots of time off also ensures that workers haveother interests and hobbies. These interests canhelp them to work hard and be more creative atwork. Time off is important when choosing a career.Sample response 2Step 2 Reason 1Need money for food and a house SupportArtists and singers find it hard to pay rentConclusion: Bankers and doctors can take care of themselvesand their family.Reason 2Need to support familySupportDoctors and lawyers haveenough money to take care offamily.Pays sufficient salaryReason 1Lets people be more emotionalSupportThey are more satisfiedConclusion: If you must work, do something that makes youhappy and do your best.Reason 2In a boring job they rarely givetheir best effortSupportOnly go because it is their dutyto go to work.Allows you to be creativeReason 1People work hard and need time to relaxSupportWork can be emotional and need to recoverConclusion: Time off is important in choosing a career.Reason 2Time off ensures other interestsSupportOther interests help them to becreative at workSufficient time offReason 1Makes you feel satisfiedSupportAt the end of the day, you feel you did something importantConclusion: Responsibility is the most important thing whenchoosing a career.Reason 2Makes you responsible outsideof work alsoSupportPeople will learn to trust andcount on youHaving a job with a lot of responsibilityStep 3The most important thing when choosing acareer is to have a job with a lot of responsibility.This is important because by having a job with alot of responsibility, people will always feel satisfiedwith their work at the end of the day. They will feelthat they did something important. In addition,having a job with lots of responsibility will ensurethat they will be responsible away from work aswell. People will learn to trust and count on you.Responsibility is important when choosing acareer.Page 29B1. One of the most popular styles of design in the1920s was Art Deco.2. Many Art Deco buildings were built with stainless steel and glass.3. I think that the lecture will be about Art Decoarchitecture.Page 30BArt Deco Was a very popular design style It can still be seen on buildings todayArt Deco Designers Used modern ideas to come up with new ideas Were inspired by African art and new technologyThe style Was all about looking good Used many zigzags and jumbled shapes Could be found on shoes and cars Is still popular todayThe Chrysler Building Had a spire and sunburst pattern Was made using stainless steel and glassPage 31DThe lecture and the passage were about architectureand Art Deco.A. Art Deco was a1. popular design style in the 1920s2. very modern style that used old and modernideas for inspirationB. The style was1. about making the inside and outside ofbuildings look good2. used in many other placesIntegratedC. Art Deco buildings1. often had spires and sunburst patterns onthem2. were made using stainless steel and glassAll of these things can be seen on the Chryslerbuilding.F1. worldwide 2. disposal 3. diverse4. technical 5. interiorPage 32Step 2The Empire State Building Is one of the best known Art Deco buildings Has appeared in many movies Looks like it has vertical stripes going down it Was built in 1930 Took sixteen months to build because of thetechnical advances in buildingThe Buildings Art Deco Style Is unlike other Art Deco buildings It does not have any curves or sunbursts on it The top has a common Art Deco shape It is like a pyramidThe Art Deco Movement Was influenced by Egyptian architecture Mixed old and new ideas to look to the futurePage 33Step 4The passage and lecture were about the EmpireState building.A. The Empire State building1. is the tallest skyscraper in New York2. is one of the most famous Art Deco buildingsB. Was built using limestone and stainless steelC. Looks like it has vertical stripes going down itD. Built quickly because of technical advances inbuildingE. On top it has an Art Deco pyramid shapeF. The style was influenced by Egyptian architectureStep 5The passage and lecture were about the EmpireState building. It was built in 1930 and it is thetallest skyscraper in New York. It is one of thebest-known Art Deco buildings in the world. It wasbuilt using limestone and stainless steel. Thebuilding looks like it has vertical stripes runningdown it. It was built in only sixteen monthsbecause of technical advances in building. It hasan Art Deco pyramid on top of it. Designers used| Answer Key | 2324 | Answer Key |Answer Keythis style because they were influenced byEgyptian architecture.Page 341. movement 2. sunburst 3. Stainless Steel4. curve 5. career6. Rent 7. salary8. emotional[ Unit 3 ]Page 35 B1. Every day I use my cell phone.2. I use it all the time.3. It helps me by allowing me to always be in contactwith my friends and family.Page 36 A1. I would call my invention the Magical Floater.2. It would help people lift very heavy things.3. I want to invent this because I dont like it whensomething is too heavy to move.4. It will help others because it will let people ofall ages move things around easily.BTelephone - allows us to talk to others quickly andeasilyThe wheel - proved to be a better way to moveheavy things or go somewhere quicklyPaper - it is versatile and lets us communicate easilyConcrete - it is versatile and lets us build tall,strong buildingsBoats - it allows us to travel on waterCWhat? The computer lets us get informationvery quickly.Where? Now, we can use computers almostanywhere in the world.How? Computers have changed our livesbecause we can talk to anyone in theworld at any time.Why? Computers are important becauseaspects of our lives depend on beingable to talk to others quickly.IndependentCheck-upDA quicker way to travel very long distancesA phone that lets me do everythingA machine that can predict the weather betterthan traditional methodsA medicine that can cure cancerA superior way to turn wind into electricityPage 37 FSample response 1Sample response 2G1. traditional 2. versatile 3. profound4. crucial 5. superiorPage 38 Sample response 1Step 2 Conclusion: Lives depend on plastic, so its the greatest invention.Reason 1Profound effect on how wemake everyday thingsSupportLighter, cheaper and easier toshape than wood and metalReason 2Very versatileSupportUse it in computers, cars, andhospitalsPlasticConclusion: Crucial to our daily lives so the airplane is the greatest invention.Reason 1We can go anywhereSupportSuperior to traveling by boatReason 2We can move people andproducts quicklySupportLets us visit far off places andsend things quicklyAirplaneConclusion: Electricity is the greatest invention of them all.Reason 1It is versatileSupportTurns on lights, runs phones,keeps us alive in hospitalsReason 2Superior to traditional methodsof powerSupportAnimals and people get tiredand need foodElectricity never dies.ElectricityStep 3 Electricity is the greatest invention. It is crucialbecause it is so versatile. It does everything fromturning on lights to running our phones to keepingus alive in hospitals. It also is superior to traditionalmethods of power. Before, we had to use peopleor animals when we needed something done.Unlike people and animals, electricity never dies,gets tired, or needs food. Electricity is the greatestinvention of them all.Sample response 2Step 2 Step 3 The book is the greatest invention. It is crucialbecause it allowed people to share knowledgeand information. Before books, sharing knowledgedepended on talking. This was very slow and inefficient. It also had a profound impact on howpeople learned. Learning became much easier.Books allowed people to learn to do somethingwithout actually doing it by themselves first. Thebook is the greatest invention of them all.Page 39 B1. The students are discussing the womans problem.2. The student saw another student cheating.3. I think the rest of the conversation will be aboutwhat the woman should do.4. I think the woman should tell her teacherimmediately.IntegratedPage 40AB1. The students discuss the fact that cheating iswrong and telling the truth is the right thing todo. Also, its not fair to the other students ifsomeone cheats.2. The student shouldnt tell her professor becausemaybe the student is innocent and he will beexpelled for copying. Its also possible that hehas a reason for what he did.Page 41 DThe conversation is about whether the studentshould tell her teacher what she saw.A. Reasons for telling her professor1. Cheating is wrong2. Its not fair to the other students3. The student should be punished for cheatingB. Reasons for not telling her professor1. Doesnt want to be responsible for the studentbeing expelled2. Maybe he had a good reason for what he did Too busy with other school work Personal problemsConclusion: She should be more understanding ofhim and check why he did it before she tells aprofessor.EConclusion: I think the student should tell her professor what she saw because cheating is not agood thing to do and the student who cheatedneeds to be punished for his actions.G1. accuse 2. Plagiarism 3. policy4. resort 5. deceive| Answer Key | 25Conclusion: The book is the greatest invention.Reason 1Allowed people to share knowledgeSupportBefore books, sharing knowledge depended on talkingThis was slow and inefficientReason 2Profound effect on how peoplelearnSupportLearning became much easierLet people learn without doingit for themselves.The bookReasons not to tell her professor Saw another student cheating The universitys policy is strict Cheating is wrong Telling her professor is the rightthing to do He did something bad andshould be punished Its not fair to the other studentsif someone cheats What if hes innocent Students who cheat areexpelled from university Maybe hes got a good reasonfor his decisionReasons to tell her professor26 | Answer Key |Answer KeyPage 42 TestStep 1Step 3The conversation is about two students sharing anessay.A. The woman1. wants to borrow the mans essay2. doesnt have time to write her essay3. will give the man one of her essaysB. The man1. is worried about getting in trouble forplagiarism2. doesnt want to be accused of cheating3. needs to take some time to decideConclusion: I would not let the woman use myessay because it is too dangerous and I think it iswrong to cheat.Page 43Step 4The conversation is about sharing an essay.The woman wants to use the mans essay to helpher because she doesnt have time to do her ownwork. She will lend the man one of her essayslater. However, the problems with sharing anessay are getting in trouble for plagiarism andbeing accused of cheating. If I were the man, Iwould not let the woman use my essay because itis too dangerous and I think it is wrong to cheat.Page 441. innocent 2. kick out 3. shame4. expelled 5. journey 6. depends7. plastic 8. invention[ Unit 4 ]Page 45 B1. I respect my cousin Jessie.IndependentCheck-up2. I respect my cousin because she is kind anddiligent and because she always thinks of waysto help other people.3. I want to be like my cousin because she isloved and respected by so many people.Page 46 A1. My friend Scott works to make other peopleslives better.2. He helps collect old jackets to give to poorpeople.3. He does this every year in the winter.4. He helps to make peoples lives better by makingsure that everyone is warm in the winter.BCWho? My favorite athlete is Michael Jordan.What? He was a basketball player for theChicago Bulls.When? I started watching him when I was nineyears old.Why? He is my favorite athlete because hewas so good and so exciting to watch.DPage 47 FSample response 1Go to an animal shelter tohelp neglected animals Collect money for poor peopleSpend time with someonewho is lonely Give money to a charity Teach a child to readHelp someone who is havinga bad dayShare your wisdom with othersGet rid of the garbage inyour neighborhoodA famous news anchor Ban Ki-Moon (UN secretarygeneral) George Clooney The president of your countryShaquille ONeilA past president of yours oranother countryConclusion: I love and respect my Grandfather so much.Reason 1Overcame a lotSupportFrom poor familyVery diligentNever neglected his familyReason 2Always gives good adviceSupportGave advice whenever I had aproblemWisdom helped me find ananswer to problemsGrandfatherMan Wants to use the mans essayto help her Wont copy it Doesnt have any time to doher work Will give the man one of heressays later Is worried about getting intotrouble Doesnt want to be accused ofcheating Needs to think before he makeshis decisionWomanSample response 2G1. welfare 2. simultaneously 3. charity4. Diligent 5. neglectPage 48 Sample response 1Step 2 Step 3 I respect Bill Gates more than anyone else. Irespect him because of the charity that he leads. Asthe worlds richest man, he gave over forty billiondollars to his charity. His charity gives millions ofdollars every year to neglected schools, libraries,and students. Simultaneously, he looks out for the welfare of poor Africans. He does this by ensuringthat they have enough to eat and working to ridAfrica of the dangerous disease Malaria. I thinkBill Gates is a great man.Sample response 2Step 2Step 3I respect my older brother more than anyoneelse. I respect him because he is so good toeveryone. He is friends with everyone that hemeets and always looks out for their welfare.Simultaneously, he makes me feel great. He isvery diligent in sharing his wisdom with me. Healways makes sure that I am doing the right thingand always makes extra time for me. I think myolder brother is a great man.Page 49 B1. It is about a very special plant.2. It is different because it is a carnivore.3. I think the plant has to do this because it isreally hungry.Page 50A Special plant Different because it is a carnivore Called a Venus Flytrap They eat insects because their soil is deficient Eating insects gives them more nutrients tobecome big and strong Also need air and water to live Leaves are round and flat with long fingers atthe end When an insect stimulates the hairs it snapsshut around the insect Plant emits juices to kill the insect and thendigests the juices Plant must be careful because if the insect istoo big it can get sick. If its too small, it will notget enough foodB1. The professor says that Venus Flytraps must becarnivores because they have deficient soil.Eating insects gives them more nutrients tobecome big and strong.2. The professor says that the Venus Flytrap mustbe careful because if an insect is too big, theplant can get sick and die. If it is too small, itwill not get enough food. Page 51DThe lecture is about a carnivore plant named theVenus Flytrap.Integrated| Answer Key | 27Conclusion: Makes great music and helps millions of people soeveryone should respect BonoReason 1SingerSupportLead singer of U2Makes great musicReason 2Charity workSupportConcerned with people all overthe worldTrying to rid the world of povertyHelps poor African countriesBonoConclusion: I think Bill Gates is a great man.Reason 1Leads a great charitySupportGave forty billion dollars tocharityGives millions each year toneglected schools, libraries,and studentsReason 2Looks out for poor AfricansSupportEnsures they have enough toeatWorks to rid Africa of malariaBill GatesConclusion: Thinks older brother is a great man.Reason 1Good to everyoneSupportFriends with everyone hemeetsAlways looks out for their welfareReason 2Makes me feel greatSupportDiligent in sharing wisdomMakes sure I am doing theright thingsAlways makes time for meMy older brother28 | Answer Key |Answer KeyA. What it needs to live1. Insects: gives them more nutrients to be bigand strong Needs them because of deficient soil2. Air and Water: also needed to liveB. Leaves1. Shape: round and flat with long fingers2. Each leaf has a series of hairs.C. When insects touch the leaf it snaps shutaround the insectD. The plant emits juices1. This kills the insect2. The plant then digests the juicesE. Must be careful because if it eats somethingtoo big or too small, it can dieConclusion: Venus Flytraps are a very special plant.F1. series 2. emits 3. factor4. deficient 5. stimulatePage 52Step 1 All carnivore plants live in areas with deficientsoil, and get a lot of sun and water Different plants catch insects in different ways. The Venus Flytrap uses a snap trap When the leaf is stimulated, it snaps shut Another kind of plant catches insects with glue. When an insect touches the leaf, it gets stuck,and cant leave Lobster Traps are usually found in the sea They work because it is easy to go inside theplant, but hard to get out Bowl-shaped plants emit juices that insects wantto eat The walls are high, so the insect cant climb outStep 3The lecture is about how carnivore plants catchinsects.A. Snap traps: Leaves snap shut when leaves arestimulatedB. Catches with glue1. Plants emit glue2. When insects touch the leaf, they get stuck,and cant leaveC. Lobster Trap1. Usually found in the sea2. Its easy to get in3. Its difficult to get outD. Bowl-shaped plant1. Plant emits juices2. Insects want to eat the juice3. The insects fall into the bowl and they cantclimb outConclusion: Many ways carnivore plants catchtheir foodPage 53Step 4This lecture is about different kinds of carnivoreplants. All carnivore plants are the same becausethey live in areas with deficient soil, but they get alot of sun and water. But they are different becausethey catch insects in different ways. The snap trapplants snap shut when the leaf is stimulated. Otherplants use glue. When insects touch the leaf, theycant leave. Lobster traps are easy for insects to goin, but difficult for them to get back out of. Bowlplants catch insects by emitting juice that insectswant to eat. The insect then falls into the bowl, butit cant climb out.Page 541. digest 2. snap 3. carnivores4. juice 5. wisdom 6. respect7. rid 8. leading[ Unit 5 ]Page 55 B1. I recently celebrated Chuseok.2. For Chuseok, I helped my family make the traditional dish, songpyon.3. I enjoyed the holiday because I got to see all ofmy cousins, aunts, and uncles.Page 56 A1. My friend celebrates Ramadan.2. Muslims celebrate Ramadan.3. During Ramadan, my friend doesnt eat or drinkbetween sunrise and sunset.4. He celebrates this holiday to honor his religionand to become a better Muslim.IndependentCheck-upBNew Years Day Independence DayThanksgiving Constitution DayChristmas Buddhas BirthdayLunar New Year Memorial DayEasterCWhat? In my country, Thanksgiving is a nationalholiday.When? We celebrate Thanksgiving every yearon the third Thursday in November.Why? We celebrate Thanksgiving because itis a time to be together with all of ourfamily and friends.What? Every year we have a giant dinner witha big turkey to celebrate Thanksgiving.DGo to my grandmas house Go to churchPray with my family Have a big Honor my parents and celebrationgrandparentsGo to a paradeStay home from school Eat delicious foodGo to the swimming pool Take a vacationPage 57 FSample response 1Sample response 2G1. ceremonies 2. religion 3. national4. resist 5. honorPage 58 Sample response 1Step 2Step 3My favorite holiday is New Years Day. Everyyear I gather with my friends from all around thecountry and we have a giant celebration. We inviteall our friends over to our house and we have a bigparty. Its great because it is a national holiday soeveryone is in a good mood. But mostly, I love NewYears Day because I get to have such a great timewith all my friends.Sample response 2Step 2Step 3My favorite holiday is Valentines Day. Everyyear I go with my girlfriend to a nice restaurant. Wealways tell each other not to buy presents, but wecannot resist and buy presents for each other anyway. Its great because I get to spend a lot oftime with my girlfriend. But mostly, I love ValentinesDay because it is a special day that we rememberand talk about for the rest of the year.Page 59 B1. The Beginning of Term Picnic is happeningon Friday.2. There will be live music and games with prizes.3. I think the conversation will be about thestudents interest in the picnic.Integrated| Answer Key | 29What I doFamily gathers for dinnerGo to a ceremonyListen to storiesConclusion: Favorite part is that I get the day off from school.Why I like itSometimes a great storyGet the day off from schoolRosh HashonaWhat I doHonor people who died fighting warsHave barbeque partiesConclusion: Memorial day means that summer vacation will startin a few weeks.Why I like itMeans beginning of summerBarbeque partiesSummer vacation will startsoonMemorial DayWhat I doGather with all friendsHave a big partyConclusion: I love New Years Day because I can have a greattime with all my friends.Why I like itEveryone is in a good moodGet to have a great time withfriendsNew Years DayWhat I doGo with my girlfriend to nicerestaurant Say we wont buy gifts, butcannot resist and buy giftsanywayWhy I like itSpend time with my girlfriendIts a special dayRemember and talk about theday for the rest of the yearValentines Day30 | Answer Key |Answer KeyPage 60BPage 61DThe man thinks the picnic is a bad idea.A. Thinks it is a waste1. of the universitys money2. of the students timeB. The man says1. the university should buy essential things2. the library needs new computersC. He decides that he wont go to the picnicF1. voucher 2. protest 3. impose4. attendance 5. essentialPage 62Step 2Page 63Step 4The woman is excited about the free concert.A. The woman1. needs to go to the campus events office at 6a.m.2. wants to pick up a ticket for a concertB. She thinks the concert will be good because1. the tickets are free2. the concert will be filmed for a music videoStep 5The woman is excited about the free concert.She needs to go to the campus events office at 6a.m. to pick up a ticket for the concert. She thinksthe concert will be good because the tickets arefree and because the concert will be filmed for amusic video.Page 641. gymnasium 2. honestly3. picnic 4. held5. pray 6. war7. holidays 8. celebration[ Unit 6 ]Page 65 B1. I live in Taipei. 2. My city is famous for our beautiful building,Taipei 101. 3. People should visit my city because they caneat all the great food and go to the top of oneof the tallest buildings in the world.Page 66A1. Recently, I visited Chicago.2. I visited Chicago to see my aunt and uncle. 3. While in Chicago, I went to a baseball gameand I went to the top of the Sears Tower. 4. I want to go back to Chicago because I had somuch fun at the baseball game, so I want to dothat again.BFriendly people Tasty foodThings to do Ability of people to speak Architecture English wellFashion styles Colorful sceneryGood shoppingCHow? The buildings in my city would be builtwith material that has been recycled, tohelp the environment.IndependentCheck-upWoman Man Thinks the ticket will beexpensive Has a class at the time ofthe concert Worries that he might misssomething important Agrees to take the woman tothe campus events officeand to go to the concert Asks the man for a ride tothe campus events office Wants to go at 6 a.m. Wants to get a ticket for aconcert Tells the man the concert isfree Invites the man to go to theconcert Knows the concert is goingto be filmed for a music video Convinces the man to misshis class and go to theconcertMan Woman Thinks the picnic is a terribleidea Thinks there are better waysto spend the students tuition Thinks the university shouldbuy essential things Knows the library needs newcomputers Thinks its also a waste of time Thinks students should studynot play games Says his sister went to thepicnic last year and didntlike it Wont go to the picnic Will write a letter of protest Knows there will be food,games, and entertainment Thinks fun is also important Thinks the man shouldnt goto the picnicWhere? I would build my city in a place that hasgreat weather that is somewherebetween mountains and the sea.What? My city would have great public transportation and everyone would befluent in two languages. Why? My city would be special because of thebeautiful scenery and the friendliness ofthe people.DGreat Wall of China - BeijingEiffel Tower - ParisSt. Basils Cathedral - MoscowStatue of Liberty - New YorkLong, white sandy beaches - Rio de JaneiroImperial Palace - Kyoto Page 67 FSample response 1Sample response 2G1. informal 2. immigrate 3. architecture4. fluent 5. residePage 68 Sample response 1Step 2Step 3The best city that I have visited is Yangshou inChina. It is amazing because of the incrediblescenery there. The whole city has these really biggreen hills that just come from nowhere. The architecture of the city also fits the scenery verywell. In addition, Yangshou has a great feeling to it.It is really informal and laid back. All the peoplewho reside there are really friendly and are alwayswilling to help you. Yangshou is the best city.Sample response 2Step 2Step 3The best city that I have visited is Budapest. It isamazing because it has really beautiful architecture.All the roofs in the old town have beautiful greenand gold colors. Each building looks perfectbeside the building next to it.In addition,Budapest is a very informal city. Perhaps this isbecause there dont seem to be many touriststhere. This lets you enjoy the city without being in ahurry. Budapest is the best city. | Answer Key | 31Reason 1Nice and cleanSupportHas beautiful architectureOpera House and Harbor BridgeGreat beachesCan surfConclusion: One day I would like to immigrate to Sydney.Reason 2Everyone is fluent in EnglishSupportCan communicate easilySydneyReason 1Has so much historySupportBuildings are really old and beautifulConclusion: I love Istanbul.Reason 2Great feeling to the citySupportInformal but has lots of energyPeople are friendly and willingto helpGreat foodIstanbulReason 1Incredible ScenerySupportBig green hills that come from nowhereArchitecture of the city fits scenery wellConclusion: Yangshou is the best city.Reason 2Has a great feelingSupportInformal and laid backFriendly and helpful people livethereYangshou, ChinaReason 1Really beautiful architecture SupportHas beautiful green and goldroofsBuildings look perfect next toeach otherReason 2Informal citySupportPerhaps because arent manytourists thereCan enjoy the city without beingin a hurryBudapestConclusion: Budapest is the best city.32 | Answer Key |Answer KeyPage 69 B1. Geology is the science of the solid matter thatmakes up the Earth. It looks at rocks and soils.2. When molten rock reaches the Earths surface,it explodes through the ground.3. I think that the lecture will be about volcanoes.Page 70BVolcanoes An opening in the Earths surface that lets outmolten rock, ash, and gases The explosions can be hazardous to all life nearby They can be found on the seabed and on land, tooMountains The explosions can cause mountains to appearover time This is because the molten rock cools andbecomes hard on the surfaceCauses Volcanoes can be caused by the movement ofplates on the Earths surface They can also occur where the Earths crust is thin These places are called hotspotsTerms Volcanoes are called active when they erupt often They are called dormant when they are noterupting They are called extinct when they are notexpected to erupt againPage 71DThe lecture and the passage were about volcanoesand where they can occur.A. Volcanoes1. occur when molten rock, ash, and gasesescape from beneath the Earths crust2. are full of molten rock called magma3. erupt with a big explosionB. Volcanic eruptions1. can happen on the seabed or on land2. can cause mountains to form as the magmacools downC. Volcanoes appear1. when plates of land on the Earths surfacemove2. in places where the Earths crust is very thinD. Volcanoes have different names depending onhow regularly they eruptIntegratedF1. climactic 2. hazardous 3. repeatedly4. explode 5. MatterPage 72Step 2Hotspots One of the best known is under Yellowstonepark in the USYellowstone Park It has several craters called calderas The Yellowstone Caldera is called a supervolcanoSupervolcanoes When they erupt they can change the landaround them They can affect the weather all over the worldYellowstone Caldera Has not erupted in over half a million years Under it is a large body of magma It is covered in hot water and steamGeysers Are where hot water and steam shoot up throughthe ground There are over 300 of them in the parkPage 73Step 4The lecture and the passage were aboutYellowstone Park.A. Yellowstone Park1. Is said to be on top of a hotspot2. Has several cratersB. Yellowstone Caldera is an active supervolcanoC. Old lava covers most of the parkD. Under the park is a large body of magma1. This is covered in hot water and steam2. It can escape up through the ground ingeysers3. This steam also heats thousands of hotsprings and mud poolsStep 5The passage and the lecture were aboutYellowstone Park. Underneath Yellowstone Park isone of the best known hotspots in the world. Thepark has several craters in it. One of them, calledYellowstone Caldera, is an active supervolcano. Inthe park, old lava covers most of the land.Underneath the park is a large body of magma,which is covered in hot water and steam. This canescape up through the ground, where boilingwater and steam shoot up into the air. This steamand magma also heat thousands of hot springsand mud pools.| Answer Key | 33Page 741. seabed 2. hotspot 3. dormant4. molten 5. opera 6. surf7. scenery 8. Perhaps[ Review 1 ]Page 75Sample response 1Step 2Step 3When I watch a movies, I prefer to watch oneswith happy endings. I like happy endings becausethey make me laugh and they tend to be more lighthearted. I prefer not to watch movies that have sadendings because they make me think a lot moreand I dont laugh as much. I enjoy being able towatch movies and not have to think too much.Sample response 2Step 2Step 3When I watch movies, I prefer to watch oneswith sad endings. I like sad endings because theymake me think more and the movie tends to havemore meaning. I prefer not to watch movies thathave happy endings because they dont make methink as much. I enjoy being able to watch moviesthat have meaning.Independent 1Check-upPage 76Step 2Page 77Step 4The conversation is about the administrationschoice in letting the woman attend the graduationball. A. The woman might not be able to attend thegraduation ballB. She is waiting 1. on the administration to make a decision2. to see whether she can attend the ballC. The man thinks1. it is a huge inconvenience2. it would be better if she graduated in thesummer rather then in the fallStep 5The woman expresses that there is a chanceshe will not be able to attend the graduation ballbecause she might not be able to graduate thisspring. She is waiting on the administration to makea decision whether she can attend the ball. Shenow needs to decide between taking classes in thesummer or the fall. The man thinks it is a hugeinconvenience but thinks taking classes in thesummer is better than in the fall.Page 78Step 1Botany is the study of plantsThere are several different ways to categorizeplantsAnnuals, perennials, and biennials are threecategories that describe a plants life spanTrees and shrubs are usually perennialsBiennials produce leaves in the first year and inthe second produce flowers and seedsAnnuals are less likely to survive cold weatherIntegrated 2Integrated 1Movies with happy endingsWhy:Light heartedWhy not:Dont make you think as much Better because: Movies with happy endings are going to bemore light-hearted and filled with laughter.Movies with sad endingsDont laugh as muchMovies with happy endingsMovies with happy endingsWhy:Why not:Dont make you think as much Better because: Movies with sad endings tend to have moremeaning.Movies with sad endingsMore meaning to movieDont laugh as muchMovies with sad endingsMan Woman Not sure if attending.Depends on if administrationgives permission Should know by end ofweek Missing credits in technicalwriting and math The graduation ball is onlyfor graduating students Asks if attending graduationball Asks why woman needspermission to go Going to school in summeris better than going toschool in the fall If not going to ball comehangout34 | Answer Key |Answer KeyStep 3The lecture is about botany and the life span ofplants. A. Annuals1. live for up to one year2. are less likely to survive cold weatherB. Perennials1. live more than two years2. are more likely to endure the cold weatherC. Biennials 1. live up to two years2. are more likely to endure the cold weatherConclusion: Perennials and biennials are morelikely to survive in the cold weather.Page 79Step 4The lecture is about botany and the life span ofplants. Plants can be categorized by their life spanin three categories: annuals, perennials, andbiennials. Annuals live up to one year. Perennialslive more than two years and biennials live up totwo years. Annuals are the least likely to survive incold weather. Perennials and biennials are morelikely to endure cold weather because they fall dormant in the wintertime.Page 80Sample response 1Step 2Step 3I prefer to do school activities. My favoriteschool activity is playing soccer. I get to play withmy friends from school. I also like that I get to bewith my friends and I dont have to leave school. Idont have many friends outside of school, and Idont need any because I have so many at school. Independent 2Sample response 2Step 2Step 3I prefer to do activities away from school. Myfavorite activity to do away from school is takingguitar lessons. I get to take lessons with four otherstudents from different schools at a music store inthe city. I also like that I get to meet different peopleand that I get to do something away from school.[ Unit 7 ]Page 81 B1. I last traveled to Paris. 2. I went with my friends Dave and Dan.3. My vacation could have been better if I wereable to speak French.Page 82 A1. The best thing about traveling alone is that Ican do exactly what I want to do.2. The worst thing about traveling alone is that Idont have people who can help me when I getinto trouble.3. The best thing about traveling with a tour is thatI dont have to worry about anything.4. The worst thing about traveling with a tour is thatI might be in a group with people who I dont like.BLose your luggageHave money stolenMiss your flightGet lostBe homesick and miss your familyGet sick from foodRun out of moneyBe tired from flyingIndependentSchool ActivitiesGood reasons:Bad reasons:Stay at schoolI prefer: activities away from school because I get to meet newpeople and go into the cityActivities away from schoolMeet new peopleGo into the cityActivities away from schoolSchool ActivitiesGood reasons:Get to play with friends from schoolDont have to leave schoolBad reasons:I prefer: school activities because I get to be with my friendsand I dont have to leave schoolActivities away from schoolNo friendsSchool Activities| Answer Key | 35CWhere? I would go to Egypt.Who? I would go with my family on a tour.Why? I would go with my family on a tourbecause I would be worried that Iwould get lost.What? I would want to see the Great Pyramidsand the Sphinx.DGo shopping for souvenirs Eat foodGo to the beach Stay in nice hotelsLook at the sites Go out at nightMeet new people Act on my impulsesPage 83 FSample response 1Sample response 2G1. investigate 2. guide 3. tours4. impulses 5. appropriatePage 84 Sample response 1Step 2Step 3When traveling, I think its better to go using amix of traveling by yourself and going with a group.Going by yourself lets you decide what things aremost appropriate for you. You can then decide whatyou really want to see and do rather than just joininga group immediately. Once you decide what youwant to do, its a great idea to investigate and joina small tour. This will ensure that you see everythingand get good information. The best way to travel iswith a mix of tours and independent travel. Sample response 2Step 2Step 3When traveling, I think its better to go with agroup of four friends, but not on a tour. Going withfriends ensures that you can act on impulse. Withmy friends, we all like the same things, so decidingwhat to do is easy, but if you join a tour you willhave to do things you dont want to do. Once youdecide remember that going with a small groupcan also be cheaper because you share the costsof things like hotels and car rentals. The best wayto travel is with a group of friends because youcan choose your own route without being lonely. Page 85 B1. The students are discussing the womansschedule.2. The woman has basketball practice and aclass at the same time. 3. I think the rest of the conversation will be aboutwhether the woman should take the class or goto basketball practice. 4. I think the woman should choose the class.IntegratedReason 1Can take whichever route you wantSupportCan act on all your impulsesConclusion: Dont like shopping so prefer to travel alone.Reason 2In a group you must stay withthe groupSupportCan be boring and a waste oftimeStop at souvenir standsTraveling alone is betterReason 1Never lonelySupportAlways someone to talk toConclusion: Traveling in a group can be cheaper.Reason 2Ensures you will see everythingSupportTour guide can decide howmuch time to spend at each siteTraveling in a group is betterReason 1Lets you decide what is appropriate for youSupportCan decide what you really want to see and doConclusion: The best way to travel is a mix of tours and independent travel.Reason 2Investigate a small tour to ensureyou will see everything SupportMakes sure you get good informationMix of tours and travelingby yourselfReason 1Can act on impulsesSupportKnow each other and can dowhat you wantReason 2Can be cheaperSupportShare costs of hotels and carrentalsTraveling with a group of friendsConclusion: Traveling with a small group is best because youcan choose a route without being lonely.36 | Answer Key |Answer KeyPage 86AB1. The students discuss the famous teacher andthe great syllabus. Also, the student needs totake a science course and she likes anthropology.2. The student should go to practice becausebasketball is her passion and she has beenplaying for a long time. Also, she needs topractice to be on the national team and keepher basketball scholarship.Page 87DThe conversation is about the womans schedule.A. Should take the course because1. the teacher is very famous2. the student needs science credits3. she really likes anthropologyB. Should go to basketball practice because1. it is her passion2. she has been playing for a long time3. she has to practice to get on the national team4. she has a scholarshipConclusion: I think she should quit basketballbecause school is more important.EConclusion: I think she should quit basketballbecause she needs science credits and likesanthropology. G1. coach 2. absence 3. passion4. qualify 5. AnthropologyPage 88Step 1Step 3The conversation is about the mans plans fortomorrow.A. The woman 1. wants the man to come to her party becauseits only once a year2. thinks there must be another coach for theteam3. knows their friends will be upset if he doesntcomeB. The man1. is the assistant coach of his brothers soccerteam2. knows tomorrow is a very important game3. knows his brother will be upset if he missesthe game4. wants to keep his promiseConclusion: I think he should go to the soccer game.Page 89Step 4The conversation is about the mans plans fortomorrow. The woman wants the man to come toher party because its only once a year. She thinksthat there must be another coach for the team, sono one will miss him. Also, their friends will be disappointed if they dont see him. The man has tocoach his brothers soccer team because tomorrowis a very important game. His brother will know ifhe misses it and he wants to keep his promise. I think the man should keep his promise to hisbrother and go to the game because it will makehis brother really happy. I think the man should go to his friends birthdaybecause he can go to the soccer games anytime.Page 901. quit 2. homesick 3. syllabus4. frustrated 5. lonely 6. souvenirs7. quarter 8. act[ Unit 8 ]Page 91 B1. I normally start studying for a test a weekbefore the exam.2. I prepare for my test by reading over my classnotes and underlining the important areas.3. I normally feel excited before taking a test.IndependentCheck-upWoman Man Has other plans Is the assistant coach of hisbrothers soccer team Tomorrow is an importantgame Knows his brother will noticeif hes not there Should keep his promise Wants the man to come toher birthday party Her birthday is tomorrownight Thinks there must be another coach for the team Other friends will be veryupsetReasons for taking a class Reasons for going to practice Professor is famous and thesyllabus looks great Would learn a lot Student needs a sciencecourse Loved her last anthropologycourse Basketball is her passion Been playing for a very longtime Wants to be on the nationalteam Came to school on abasketball scholarship| Answer Key | 37Page 92 A1. A good thing about studying at home for a testis that it is always quiet.2. A bad thing about studying at home for a test isthat it is difficult to have my questions answered.3. A good thing about studying at school for a testis that my friends are there to help me when Ihave problems.4. A bad thing about studying at school for a testis that I stay at school really late, and so I go tobed late.BReread my notes Rewrite my notesStudy with a friend Do extra practice problemsTalk with my teacher Visit my tutorReview the curriculum Answer all the things that Ifind unclearCWhat? I studied for my science test.Where? For my science test, I studied at home.How long? I studied for three hours for the test.How? I did really well on my test.DNervous ScaredConfused ConfidentExcited HappyRelieved EagerEcstatic WorriedPage 93 FSample response 1Sample response 2G1. anticipate 2. regret 3. curriculum4. inevitably 5. extendPage 94Sample response 1Step 2Step 3The best place for me to study is neither at homenor at school but at the library. I am always keento study at the library because it is always quiet.People never distract me. More importantly, I canalso find all the things I need for my curriculum atthe library. At school, other students are inevitablyusing the important books. At the library, though,no other students are there so I can use the booksI need. Studying at the library is the best.Sample response 2Step 2Step 3The best place for me to study is neither at homenor at school but at a coffee shop. I am alwayskeen to study at the coffee shop because it haseverything I need. There are other students who canhelp me understand things that are unclear. I alsohave other books and the Internet is available.More importantly, the coffee shop has coffee. Ialways anticipate that I will need some coffee tohelp me study. Studying at the coffee shop is thebest. Conclusion: Home is quiet with nothing to do, so I can focusmuch more on studies.Reason 1Keen to go homeSupportNever want to extend time atschoolReason 2If I stay at school, friends willdistract meStudy at homeConclusion: Even though I have to stay late, I never regretstudying at school.Reason 1Something will be unclearSupport Can ask classmatesReason 2All books are at schoolSupport Helps to answer questions thatare needed before the testStudying at schoolConclusion: Studying at the library is the best.Reason 1Always quietSupport No one to distract meReason 2Can find books for curriculumat the librarySupport Other students use importantbooks at schoolLibrary copies are rarely in useLibraryConclusion: Studying at the coffee shop is the best.Reason 1Has everything I needSupport Other students can helpexplain thingsBooks and Internet is availableReason 2Has coffeeSupport Need coffee to help me tostudyCoffee shop38 | Answer Key |Answer KeyPage 95 B1. The lecture is mainly about Sherlock Holmes.2. The authors all created characters that are stillremembered.3. I think the professor will discuss why SherlockHolmes is so famous.Page 96A Sherlock Holmes was created by Arthur ConanDoyle. Holmes was a detective who lived in London.He was a brilliant man. He was able to analyze vague clues very welland predict what happened. The last explanation would usually implicatesomeone. His friend, Dr. Watson, helped him find clues. His enemy, Professor Moriarty, often did badthings. Holmes often smoked a pipe and wore astrange hat. People still read and meet together to talk aboutSherlock Holmes.B1. He was able to predict what happened becausehe was able to analyze vague clues well.2. Sherlock Holmes often wore a strange hat andoften smoked pipes. Page 97DThe lecture is about Sherlock Holmes.A. Analyzing clues1. Holmes analyzed clues very well2. He was usually correct3. The last explanation usually implicatedsomeoneB. About Holmes1. Friend: Dr. Watson2. Enemy: Professor Moriarty3. Clothes and Habits: wore a strange hat,smoked a pipeConclusion: People still read and talk about SherlockHolmes. F1. predict 2. schemes 3. analyze4. vague 5. implicatedIntegratedPage 98Step 1 Arthur Conan Doyle led a very interesting life. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He went to university to become a doctor. He wrote his first Sherlock Holmes story in 1882. It was called A Study in Scarlet. He used his fame to help others. He helped people who were wrongly implicatedof crimes. He ran for parliament two times but lost. Idea of Holmes is vague May have come from one of his professors May have come from Edgar Allen Poes characterC. Auguste Dupin Holmes and Doyle were equally brilliant men.Step 3The lecture is about Arthur Conan Doyles interestinglife.A. His life1. Was born in Edinburgh, Scotland2. Went to University to be a doctor3. Wrote first story in 1882 It was called A Study in Scarlet It was very popular4. He helped others He helped people who were wronglyimplicated He helped them to be free5. He ran for parliamentB. His idea for Holmes is vague One of his professors Edgar Allen Poes characterConclusion: Holmes was a brilliant man. Doylewas an equally brilliant man.Page 99Step 4The lecture is about Arthur Conan Doyles interesting life. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.He went to university to be a doctor. He wrote hisfirst story in 1882. It was very popular and wascalled A Study in Scarlet. He became very famous.He used this to help people. He helped peoplewrongly implicated of crimes. He helped them tobe free. Later, he tried to run for parliament. Hisidea for Holmes is a little bit vague. People say heis based on a professor. Doyle loved to read EdgarAllen Poes C. August Dupine, so his idea forHolmes may have come from him. Holmes was abrilliant detective. Doyle was also a brilliant man.| Answer Key | 39Page 1001. detective 2. partner 3. brilliant4. clues 5. keen 6. distract7. preparation 8. unclear[ Unit 9 ]Page 101B1. The most prominent university in my country isHarvard University.2. It is located in a big city.3. I dont want to go to this university because Iwant to go to a university that is closer to myhome.Page 102 A1. A good thing about living in a big city is thatthere are so many things to do.2. A bad thing about living in a big city is thatpeople can be rude and unfriendly.3. A good thing about living in a small city is thatyou can become friends with everyone in thecity.4. A bad thing about living in a small city is that itis easier to speak badly about someonebecause everyone knows everyone else.BGo to nice restaurants Listen to prominent speakersGo to concerts Go to sporting eventsMeet people from all around the worldEnjoy the nightlifeUse the good transportation to see surroundingareasCWhich? I want to go to Stanford University.Where? It is located in Northern California, veryclose to San Francisco.What? I want to study business and historythere.Why? I want to go to Stanford because it is agreat university that gives manyopportunities to students who go there.IndependentCheck-upDGet good grades Make excellent friendsMeet people who can help me later Find a good jobMeet the person I want to marry Learn new sportsHave a great time Become more intelligentPage 103FSample response 1Sample response 2G1. focal point 2. equipped 3. prominent4. hesitate 5. LikewisePage 104Sample response 1Step 2Reason 1Big cities are busy, and dangerousSupportArea that surrounds small cities are very safe Conclusion: Want to live in a small cityReason 2Small city has university asfocal point of the townSupportSo people support the university much more Small cityReason 1Big cities are better equippedSupportHave more things to do like go to museums and concerts Conclusion: Want to live in a big cityReason 2Big city universities are usuallymore prominentSupportLikely to meet more prominentpeople Big cityReason 1Like to be surrounded by people I know wellSupportBig cities have too many people Conclusion: Small cities are best for meReason 2Big cities have many thingsthat can distract meSupportHave so much to do Studies wont be the focal point Small city40 | Answer Key |Answer KeyStep 3I want to go to university in a small city. Smallcities are best equipped for me because I like tobe surrounded by people I know well. Big citieshave too many people. Likewise, I hesitate to go toa big city because of all the things that can distractme. Big cities have so much to do, so my studieswont be my focal point. So, small cities are bestfor me.Sample response 2Step 2Step 3I want to go to university in any size of city. Bothkinds of cities are best equipped for me becauseI want to get the best education possible. Theuniversity will ensure that its students are happy.Likewise, a prominent university will create favorable opportunities despite the location. Important peoplewill come to the university because it is a greatuniversity. So, both small and big cities are bestfor me.Page 105 B1. A new games room will be built in the dormitory.2. Students can play pool, cards, and interactwith each other in the games room.3. I think the conversation will be about the benefits of the new games room.IntegratedPage 106BPage 107DOpinion: The man thinks the new games room is agood idea.A. It is better because he1. wont have to travel to take a break2. can take a break and go back to studyingB. The man might1. meet new friends2. meet other students to study withC. He thinks the new games room will be beneficialF1. interact 2. Hence 3. residents4. occupied 5. justificationPage 108Step 2Woman Man Learns that dorm council isrenovating the studentlounge and is putting in anew TV and DVD player Thinks its a bad idea Thinks the lounge is forstudying and interacting Knows that people cantinteract with the TV on Usually goes there to studywith other students Thinks its a good idea Thinks it will be beneficial todorm residents Believes that more peoplewill go to the lounge to relax Wants to know what thewoman usually does in thelounge Thinks the woman shouldwrite a letter to the dormadvisor and voice her opinionReason 1Want to get best education possibleSupportThe university will ensure students are happy Conclusion: Both small and big universities are good for meReason 2Prominent universities createfavorable opportunities despitelocationSupportImportant people will come tothe university despite the location Big or small citiesMan Woman Thinks the games room willbe great Cant wait for it to be finished Thinks both studying andrelaxing are important Needs a break from academics Usually goes somewhereelse to relax This is better because hedoesnt have to waste timetraveling Can spend free time withother students Might make new friends Doesnt want a new gamesroom Thinks students should bestudying not playing around Thinks it sounds like fun| Answer Key | 41Page 109Step 4Opinion: The woman is not happy about the renovations to the student lounge.A. The woman thinks the dorm lounge1. is for studying.2. is not for watching TVB. She goes there1. to study2. to work on assignments with other studentsStep 5The woman is not happy about the proposedchanges to the student lounge. She goes there tostudy not to watch TV. She thinks people cantinteract with each other with the TV on. She goesto the lounge to study and work on assignmentswith other students. She will probably write a letterto the dorm advisor to tell him or her about heropposition.Page 1101. renovate 2. beneficial 3. advisor4. opposition 5. favorable 6. surrounds7. location 8. absolutely[ Unit 10 ]Page 111B1. My favorite art to look at are paintings becausethey have so many beautiful colors.2. My favorite art to make are sculptures becauseI usually get really dirty.3. The closest art museum to my home is twentyminutes away.Page 112A1. The last art museum that I went to was theHermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia.2. I went there two years ago.3. My favorite things in the museum were thepaintings by Michelangelo.4. I do not want to go back to the museum. It wasnice, but I thought that it was boring and notvery interesting.IndependentCheck-upBBoredGrandInterestedProudExcitedSorrySad HappyDiscouragedAngryCWhat? I want to improve the parks in my city.When? This should happen in the next coupleof years.How? My city can do this by giving enoughmoney to make sure that the parks arealways clean and safe.Why? I want to improve the parks becauseparks are great places to exercise, meetfriends, and spend time outside in thesun.DBad schools Traffic jamsTemporary buildings Holes in the roadsBad transportation Old hospitalsNot enough places for parking Old, ugly, rundown playgrounds and parksPage 113FSample response 1Sample response 2Reason 1Waste of moneySupportDoesnt have direct effecton peoples lives Only helps a few people in society Conclusion: Public money should be used on more importantthings than art.Reason 2Public money should go toplaces that have the most societal benefitsSupportPublic transportation, schools,roads help everyone Shouldnt spend moneyon art and art museumsReason 1Art makes people proud and enriches the lives of people in the citySupportGrand museum Helps tourism Conclusion: Art is a great way to make peoples lives enjoyableand help the city.Reason 2Art makes moneySupportBrings in tourists Should spend money on art42 | Answer Key |Answer KeyG1. societal 2. temporary 3. tourism4. Whereas 5. grandPage 114 Sample response 1Step 2Step 3Cities should spend their money on art, but itshould be spent on art schools not on art museums.This is because education is a societal need.Education, of all kinds, enriches everyones life. Aneducated society is a grand society. In addition,museums can be very temporary. If a museum hasto close because no one is visiting it, it is a hugewaste of money. Public money should be used onart schools but not on museums.Sample response 2Step 2Step 3Cities should spend their money on artwork thathas a great societal benefit. This is because it iseveryones money. This money should be spent onnew grand bridges and buildings that help everyone and makes them proud, whereas museums only help a few people. In addition,beautiful buildings will help to increase tourism asothers will come to look at the beautiful architecture. Public money should be used on artthat can be appreciated by all.Page 115 B1. The US military was first formed in 1775.2. The US armed forces are run by the presidentof the US.3. I think that the lecture will be about the historyof the US armed forces.Page 116BThe US armed forcesAre seen as the most powerful military in theworldTo join them is voluntaryThe USSpends more money on it than the rest of theworld put togetherArmed forces are made up of the army, marinecorps, navy, air force, and coast guardHistory of the US militaryWas formed to fight in the War ofIndependenceLater took part in the Civil WarGrew larger in the early twentieth centuryPlayed a big part in the Allied forces wins inWorld War I and IIThe US PresidentIs the head of all of the armed forcesThe heads of the different parts of the forceshelp him make decisionsPage 117DThe lecture and the passage were about the history of the US armed forces.A. The US armed forces1. Formed in 17752. Were formed to fight the British in the War ofIndependence3. Later fought in the Civil WarB. The early twentieth century1. Forces grew larger2. Helped the Allied forces to win World War Iand IIC. US armed forces today1. Has around 1.5 million members2. The US spends more money on it than therest of the world put together Conclusion: The US armed forces are run by thepresident of the US.F1. voluntary 2. overseas 3. Civil4. armed forces 5. defenseIntegratedReason 1Is everyones moneySupportNew bridges and buildings help everyoneThey make people proudMuseums only help some people Conclusion: Public money should be used on art that can beused by all.Reason 2Increases tourismSupportPeople will come to see beautiful buildings Spend money on artwork thathas a great societal benefitReason 1Education is a societal needSupportEducation enriches everyones lifeEducated society is a grand society Conclusion: Public money should be used on art schools but noton art museums.Reason 2Museums can be temporarySupportCan be a huge waste of moneySpend money on art schoolsbut not art museums| Answer Key | 43Page 118Step 2The US Coast GuardWas formed in 1790Its ships protected the US coastThe Modern US Coast GuardSet up as a military service and branch of thearmed forcesMain jobs are to protect the public, the environment, and US security interestsCan do this overseas and in the USIt is both a life-saving service and an armedforceThe Coast Guard in ConflictHas been involved in every big US conflictHelped to land Allied troops on D-Day in WorldWar IIThe Coast Guard TodayOne of its main jobs is port, water-way, andcoastal securityIt has around 41, 000 membersAnswers to US Department of HomelandSecurityPage 119Step 4The passage and lecture were about the USCoast Guard.A. It was formed in 1790B. The modern coast guard1. Was set up as a military service and branchof the armed forces2. Its main missions are to protect the public,the environment, and US security interests3. Is both a life-saving service and an armedforceC. Is the smallest of all the armed forcesD. One of its main jobs is port, water-way, andcoastal securityE. Is controlled by the US Department ofHomeland SecurityF. During wars its control is given to the US NavyStep 5The passage and lecture were about the US Coast Guard. It was first formed in 1790. Later, themodern Coast Guard was set up as a military service and a branch of the armed forces. Thenits main missions were to protect the public, theenvironment, and US security interests. Today, itis both a life-saving service and an armed force. It is the smallest of all the armed forces and oneof its main jobs is port, water-way, and coastalsecurity. It is controlled by the US Department ofHomeland Security. In times of war it is controlledby the US Navy.Page 1201. allied 2. combat 3. independence4. Coast Guard5. enriched 6. proud7. sculptures 8. direct[ Unit 11 ]Page 121B1. The name of my group is the National HonorSociety.2. We volunteer and help people who are not aslucky as we are.3. I continue to be a part of the group because Iknow that we are helping people to have betterlives.Page 122A1. I rarely suggest ideas when I am with a group.2. I normally dont care when the group doessomething I dont really want to do.3. I am usually happier being a regular memberof the group.4. It is important that the group does what I wantwhen I think that the group is going to dosomething dangerous.BCleaning upPlaying sportsMaking something bigHelping other peoplePlaying games Going on a tripHaving a partyGoing out for dinnerCWhen? I was a leader on my soccer team.How? I became the leader by always playingwell, and trying my best.What? As a leader I always made sure thateveryone was trying their hardest.Why? I liked being the leader because Ienjoyed having the extra responsibility.DInstruct other members Take responsibilityTalk to everyone Fix controversyKeep everyone enthusiastic Give directionGive incentives to other members Solve problemsIndependentCheck-up44 | Answer Key |Answer KeyPage 123 FSample response 1Sample response 2G1. incentive 2. enthusiastic 3. instruct4. dismissed 5. controversyPage 124Sample response 1Step 2Step 3I think it is better to be a leader, but not THEleader of a group. Maybe something like a vicepresident. I like this option because it is good toinstruct other members, and I know that my ideaswill never be dismissed. But the best part is that thevice president doesnt have to deal with controversyall the time. When something bad happens, thepresident must deal with it. Being vice presidentis the best.Sample response 2Step 2Step 3I think it is better to work alone than in a groupat all. I like this option because groups have manyproblems. There always seems to be controversy,and people dont always like to work with othermembers. But the best part of working alone is thatI can do what I want. My ideas are neverdismissed. No one ever instructs me on what to do,and I have a lot of incentive to be enthusiasticbecause it is my project. Working alone is the best.Page 125 B1. The students are discussing all the work theman has to do.2. The man has a lot of school work and he has towork at his job.3. I think the rest of the conversation will be abouthow he can reduce the amount of work that hehas to do.4. I think the man should quit /keep his job whilehes in school.Page 126AB1. The man wants to keep his job because itsimportant to have money to pay his rent andtuition.IntegratedMan Woman Has a lot of work but notenough time Both school and his job arereally busy Student needs his job tomake money for rent Doesnt want to have a lot ofdebt after university Will probably skip someclasses to finish his work Thinks he should quit his job Recommends that he get aloan for money Thinks of a loan as an investment in his future Future job will be good andhe can earn a lot of money Should check if there is anattendance requirement forhis classesReason 1Leaders instruct others on what to doSupportIf there is a problem, leaderscan choose to continue or notMembers cant do thisConclusion: Everyone listens to the leaderReason 2Leaders have more incentive towork hardSupportThey receive more praise ifdone well People never dismiss theirideasBetter to be the leaderReason 1It is goodSupportCan instruct other membersIdeas are never dismissed Conclusion: Being vice president is the bestReason 2Dont deal with controversySupportSomething bad happens, thepresident must deal with itBe A leader, but notTHE leader.Reason 1Groups have problemsSupportAlways controversyPeople dont like to work with other membersConclusion: Working alone is the bestReason 2Working alone is betterSupportDo what I want Ideas never dismissed No one instructs me on what to do Lots of incentive to work and beenthusiasticWorking aloneReason 1Rarely have responsibilitySupportSomething wrong, regular members dont get as hurt as the leadersLeaders deal with controversy Conclusion: Its better to be a memberReason 2Can choose when you want tobe enthusiasticSupportLeader always has to beenthusiastic, can be tiringBetter to be a regular member| Answer Key | 452. The woman thinks he can get a loan to pay hisrent and he will make money in the future if hegets a good job. Also, there might be an attendance requirement in his classes.Page 127DThe conversation is about the mans busy schedule.A. Womans reasons why he should quit his job1. School is important2. University is an investment in his future3. A good education will help him get a joband earn money in the futureB. Mans reasons to keep his job1. Thinks he should skip classes to finish hiswork2. Believes he can work and go to school3. Doesnt want to have a lot of debt when hefinishes schoolConclusion: I think he should quit his job becauseits not as important as his education.EConclusion: I think he should keep his job becauseits important to learn how to balance different partsof your life and he needs the money.G1. accumulation2. journal3. shift4. investments5. SociologyPage 128Step 1Step 3The conversation is about investing money.A. The advantages of investing are that1. you can save a lot of money2. its possible to earn more money3. you may become more responsible withmoneyB. The disadvantages of investing are that1. you cant take out money at any time2. banks may charge a fee to take out moneyearly3. its possible to lose money if you choose abad investmentConclusion: I think the student should keep hermoney in the bank because its safer and easierto access.Page 129Step 4The conversation is about students investingmoney. Investing can be good because you cansave your money easily. In fact, you can also earnmore money quickly and become more responsible with your money. Some disadvantagesare that you cant get your money quickly if youneed it. The bank may charge you a fee to take itout early. Also, if you choose a dangerous investment, you could lose your money. I think the student should keep her money inthe bank because its safer and easier to access.Then shedoesnt have to worry about it.I think the student should invest her moneybecause its worth the risk to earn lots of money. Ifshe has lots of money her life will be easier.Page 1301. skip 2. requirement 3. double4. boss 5. rarely 6. extremely7. continue 8. member[ Unit 12 ]Page 131B1. I bought a new computer.2. It made me feel bad because I didnt need toget a new computer.3. I did this because my friend was talking abouthow great his new computer was.Page 132A1. I saw an advertisement for a new kind oforange juice.2. In the advertisement a famous singer sang anddanced to a bottle of orange juice.3. I laughed at the advertisement.4. I did not follow the advice of the advertisementbecause I do not like the singer and do notwant to buy the orange juice.IndependentCheck-upAdvantages Disadvantages Its a good way to savemoney Can earn more money overtime Will become moreresponsible with money Cant get money at any time Banks may charge a fee totake out the money early Could lose money if youchoose a bad investment46 | Answer Key |Answer KeyBParentsBest friendPastorTeacherFavorite athleteGrandparentFavorite movie starFavorite singerCWho? I talk to my brothers.How long? I start making my decision two weeksbefore I must decide.What? I get the best information from television.Why? I trust this information because onTV they always have a very smartperson who gives advice to a lot ofpeople.DHow long it takes How much it costsHow will it help me? Will I really enjoy it?Would I rather do something else? Can I do something else that is similar?Page 133FSample response 1Sample response 2G1. observe 2. vocabulary 3. overwhelm4. actions 5. attributePage 134Sample response 1Step 2Step 3I think that giant posters are the most influential.This is because I observe these everywhere. Thismakes me think about and look at the posters.Often I give in because I have seen and thoughtabout it so much. It is also influential because theyoften have famous and beautiful people on it. I tryto have my actions be similar to those of famouspeople, so I often do what they are doing on theposter. Posters are very influential.Sample response 2Step 2Step 3I think that letters, advertisements, etc. in themail are the most influential. This is because Ioften get overwhelmed with things in my mailbox. Itcan certainly be frustrating, but I think it is effective.It is also influential because they use vocabularyin the letters that are often attributed to beingsuccessful. I certainly want to be successful so I doas they want. Things in the mail are very influential.Page 135B1. Scientists thought that only humans could useverbal communication.2. Scientists who disagreed began to study thevervet monkey.IntegratedReason 1Observe them everywhereSupportMakes me think about themOften give in because I thought about it so much Conclusion: Posters are very influentialReason 2Have famous and beautifulpeople on themSupportWant to have same actions asfamous people so do what theyare doing in the posterPostersReason 1Often get overwhelmedSupportCan be frustrating, but effective Conclusion: Things in the mail are very influentialReason 2Use vocabulary that is attributed to successSupportWant to be successfulThings in the mailReason 1Watch a lot of TVSupportAlways someone telling me to do somethingDifficult to resist Conclusion: That is why I think TV is most influentialReason 2Overwhelms meSupportEventually give in because Ihear it so muchTVReason 1Act in same way as friends and familySupportSpeak and use similar vocabulary Want to fit in Conclusion: I certainly am influenced by people around meReason 2Observe others eating anddressing in certain waySupportThey want to fit in as wellPeople around me| Answer Key | 473. I think the scientists found out that there aremany different animals that use verbal communication.Page 136AThe vervet monkey also uses verbal communication.They live in Africa in small groups within asmall amount of territory.They have many enemies.The vervet has a loud oral shriek.Scientists analyzed the shrieks.They are used to caution other vervets.Each shriek has an apparent meaning.One shriek means there is an eagle.Another shriek means there is a jaguar.It is important to run to the right place.Vervets have a vocabulary of about ten words.It seems humans and vervets both use verbalcommunication.B1. They learned that vervets also use verbal communication. They use oral shrieks to communicate with each other.2. They need to communicate because manyother animals in the jungle want to eat them. Itis very dangerous for vervets.Page 137DThe lecture is about the vervet monkey.A. The vervet1. has many enemies2. lives in small groups in the jungleB. Vervets make loud, oral shrieksC. The shrieks are used to caution other vervets1. One shriek means eagle2. Another shriek means jaguarD. The vervet must run to the right place to besafeE. The vervet has a vocabulary of about ten wordsConclusion: Humans and vervets both seem touse verbal communication.F1. oral 2. evaluations 3. territory4. caution 5. apparentPage 138Step 1Vervets verbal communication is difficult tounderstand.Many people do not hear any apparent difference in the shrieks.Some scientists thought vervets did not talk toeach other.Scientists used computers to analyze theshrieks.The shrieks were different.They first learned that shrieks were a caution totheir friends.Scientists put speakers in the jungles in bushesand trees.They played the tapes and watched what thevervets did.Scientists want to study other monkeys to see ifthey can talk.Other monkeys live in large territories.Vervets are small, smart, and live close together, so they are easy to study.Scientists have learned a lot from vervets.Step 3The lecture is about vervets verbal communication.A. Difficult to understand1. Many people could not hear any differencein their shrieks.2. Scientists did not think vervets could speakto each other.B. Used Computers1. Computers analyzed the shrieks.2. Final evaluation showed that the shriekswere different.C. Scientists studied the meanings by1. Putting speakers in the jungle2. Watching to see what the vervets didD. Studying1. Other monkeys are difficult to study becausethey live in large areas.2. Vervets are easy to study.Scientists have learned a lot from vervets.Page 139Step 4The lecture is about vervets verbal communication. Vervets are difficult to understand.Many people could not hear any difference intheir shrieks. Some scientists didnt think that theycould talk. The scientists used computers to analyzethe shrieks. They learned the shrieks weredifferent. Scientists learned the meanings of theshrieks by putting speakers in the jungle andwatching the vervets. They want to study othermonkeys, but it is very difficult to study thembecause they live in larger areas. However,vervets are easy to study. They have taught scientists a lot.48 | Answer Key |Answer KeyPage 1401. jungle 2. bushes 3. shriek4. meaning 5. certainly 6. gave in7. fit in8. etc.[ Review 2 ]Page 141Sample response 1Step 2Step 3I think it is best to attend university when Igraduate high school. I would like to attend university because it will give me a chance tomake new friends. I think this is the best ideabecause I will get an education and I will havebetter job opportunities when I graduate. Sample response 2Step 2Step 3I think it is best to get a job when I graduate highschool. I would like to get a job because it will allowme to work and I dont have to sit in a classroom. Ithink this is the best idea because I will make moneyand I dont have to go to school.Independent 1Check-upPage 142Step 2Sign LanguageUsed by adults and children who are deaf orhard of hearingA language that uses hand motions and bodylanguageDates back to the eighteenth centuryVaries between countriesClasses are offered at universityPeople who study sign language are usuallylooking for a career using sign languageA good career is a translatorThe most common sign is I love youLibraries and bookstores have great books forbeginnersPage 143Step 4The passage and lecture are about sign language.A. Sign language1. started in the eighteenth century in Europe2. is used by people who are deaf or that arehard of hearingB. Universities offer classes if there are enoughstudents who want to participateC. A career using sign language is to become atranslatorD. The most common sign is I love youE. Bookstores and libraries have books for beginners who want to learn sign languageStep 5The passage and lecture are about sign language. Sign language started in the eighteenthcentury in Europe. It is used by people who aredeaf or hard of hearing. Often universities offerclasses if there are enough students who want toparticipate. Becoming a translator is a careeroption for someone who wants to pursue sign language. The most common universal sign insign language is for I love you. Bookstores andlibraries are great places to find books for beginnerswho want to learn the language.Integrated 1First reasonGet an educationLike toMake new friendsConclusion: Attending university is betterSecond ReasonBetter job opportunities whenfinishedFirst reasonMake moneyLike toWork and not sit in classConclusion: Getting a job is betterSecond ReasonDont have to go to schoolGo to universityGet a job