Unit 1.

Describe travel plans

1
– Taxi!
– Where to?
– The airport, please.
– All right.
2
– Melissa! Are you still at the office?
– Yes, sorry. I have a lot of work to do.
– And when are you coming home?
– In about an hour.
– Well, don’t stay too late, OK?
– OK.
3
– Hey, George. I see you’re not working next week. Are you taking a vacation?
– Yes, my wife and I are going skiing in Austria.
– That’s exciting. When are you leaving?
– On Saturday.
– Have a great time!
– Thanks.
4
– This is the Yellow Line train to Huntington. The doors are closing.
– Hi, Karen. Are you going to the office?
– Oh, hi Beth. Yes, I am. And you?
– I am, too. But you don’t usually take the metro to work, do you?
– No. There’s something wrong with my car …

Unit 3. Ask about fares and buy tickets

1
— I’d like a one-way ticket to Baltimore, please.
— When would you like to leave?
— Around noon.
— There are two trains departing at that time. The Northeast Express leaves at
12 o’clock and arrives in Baltimore at 12:28. The Northeast Regional leaves at
12:02 and arrives at 12:43.
— I see. So the express takes 28 minutes and the regional train takes 41
minutes?
— That’s right.
— And what’s the fare?
— The Northeast Express is $55 for business class and $70 for first class. The
Northeast Regional is $27 for coach or $39 for business class.
— I’d like a business class ticket for the Northeast Regional, please.

Unit 5. Talk about a business trip

1
 Your attention please. The delayed 4:15 train from Washington with service to
Philadelphia and New York is now arriving on track number 4. We apologize for
the delay. Once again, the delayed 4:15 train to Philadelphia and New York is
now boarding on track 4.
2
Attention all passengers on Omega Airlines flight 958 to Heathrow Airport in
London. This flight is now ready for boarding at Gate 28B. Please proceed to the
gate for immediate departure.

Unit 6. Introduce your company and describe its products and services
1
My name is Pamela Rice, and I’m a sales manager for Artesa. Artesa imports and
sells office equipment to companies here in the United States. I travel a lot for
my job.
2
My name is James Richards. I work for BioPlus. BioPlus makes pharmaceutical
products and exports them all over the world. Our headquarters are in Chicago,
but I work in our laboratory in Dallas.
3
TelTec sells satellite telephone and TV services to homes across Canada. We
don’t provide Internet services yet, but beginning next year, we will.

Unit 8. Describe your colleagues’ responsibilities

1
My company makes airplane seats. I’m a factory supervisor. I supervise twenty
people in our factory in Kentucky.
2
I’m the director of human resources at a large telecommunications company. It’s
my job to help all our employees do their jobs. It’s not easy, but I enjoy it. I like
working with people.
3
I’m a computer programmer. I work for a company that makes computer games.
It’s a great job! I write software.
4
I work in the accounting department of a large clothing store. I check employees’
hours and pay them every two weeks. I like working with numbers.

Unit 10. Review

1
– Airport Transit.
– Hello. Do your shuttle buses stop at the Carlton Hotel?
– Yes, they do. They stop at all the major hotels.
– How often do they run on Sundays?
– Every half hour.
– How long does it take to get from the airport to the hotel?
– Around forty-five minutes.

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 – And how much does it cost?
– The one-way fare is fifteen dollars.

Unit 11. Describe vacation plans

1
– Can you tell me about the tour?
– They’re going to pick us up at the hotel at nine o’clock in the morning and we’re
going to go to Toji Temple for about two hours. Then, at 11:30, we’re going to
leave for Nijo Castle.
– Are we going to have a tour guide with us?
– Yes, of course. She is going to be with the group all day.
– That’s good. Where are we going to go after Nijo Castle?
– At around one o’clock, we’re going to have lunch at a traditional Japanese
restaurant.
– That sounds wonderful!
– After lunch, we’re going to have some free time to walk around or do some
souvenir shopping. The tour guide is going to stay near the bus. At four o’clock,
we’re going to go back to the hotel.
– Are we going to see a Taiko drum show tonight?
– Yes, the show is at eight o’clock. A bus is going to pick us up at the hotel at
7:30.
– It’s going to be a fun day!

Unit 13. Give travel advice

1
And now for the weekend forecast. For all you beach-lovers out there, I’m afraid
it’s bad news. The clouds are going to be with us all weekend, and there’s a 60%
chance of rain here in Malibu. Temperatures are going to stay a cool 65 to 68
degrees.
2
And now for our winter weekend weather here in Aspen. We’re forecasting snow
for today and tomorrow with up to 10 inches of fresh snow by tomorrow evening.
Skies are going to be cloudy, and temperatures are going to stay in the mid to
high 20s. For all you skiers, it’s a great time to hit the slopes.

Unit 14. Ask for information about a hotel and make a reservation
1
– Parkview Hotel. Reservations. This is Valerie. May I help you?
– Yes, I’d like to reserve a room.
– For which nights?
– January 7th to the 11th.
– For how many people?
– Just one.
– Could I have your name, please?
– Yes, it’s Diana Clark.
– All right, Ms. Clark. That’s a single room for four nights, from January 7th to
the 11th. Is that correct?
– That’s correct. Could you tell me the rate, please?

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 – It’s $175 per night.
– OK. That’s fine.
– Which credit card will you be using to hold the room?

Unit 15. Check into a hotel and speak to hotel staff

1
– Bellman.
– Yes, hello. Come in.
– How many bags, sir?
– These two suitcases and that bag over there.
– Shall I take them to the lobby, sir?
– No, to the front door, please. A taxi is waiting.
2
– Housekeeping.
– Can you come back later? I’m leaving in about 20 minutes.
– Yes, sir.
3
– I’d like to order some lunch. Can you bring it to the pool?
– Yes, of course. What would you like to order?
– Let’s see. Could you bring me a salad, a turkey sandwich, and some sparkling
water?
– Certainly. Your room number, ma’am?
– 512. I’m sitting just inside the entrance to the pool.
4
– Hello. I’d like to get some information about restaurants.
– There are several excellent restaurants near the hotel. What kind of food do
you like?
– I like Mexican and Thai food.
– There’s a wonderful Thai restaurant just two blocks from here. Shall I call them
to make a reservation for you?
– Thank you. That would be great. And can you tell me how to get to the
Keystone Mall?
– Of course. Let me show you on a map.

Unit 16. Describe your stay and check out

1
– I’d like to check out.
– May I have your key card and your room number, please?
– Yes, room 1130.
– Thank you, Ms. Shelby. Were you happy with your room?
– It was OK. The bed was not very comfortable.
– I’m sorry to hear that. I’ve made a notation on your record. The next time you
stay with us…
2
– Good morning.
– Morning. I’d like to check out, please.
– Your room number?
– 322.
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 – Did you enjoy your stay, Mr. Parker?
– Yes, very much. The view of the lake was wonderful.
– I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Here is your receipt. You’ll find taxis waiting out
front.
3
– How was your trip to Niagara Falls, Matthew?
– It was great. We really liked the hotel.
– What did you like about it?
– We had a beautiful room with a king-size bed and a spectacular view of the
falls.
– That sounds very nice.
– It was. The hotel had a swimming pool, three very good restaurants, and some
shops. My wife and I both like to shop, and they had everything—souvenirs,
clothes, jewelry, and perfume. And, of course, they had room service. We had
breakfast on our balcony every morning.
– Did you go to the falls every day?

Unit 17. Reserve a table

1
– Where do you want to go for lunch, Ken?
– How about the seafood restaurant on Second Street?
– I don’t feel like having seafood today. Would you like to try the new Italian
place? It’s only a few blocks from here.
– Sure. That sounds good. Shall we walk?
– Good idea. It’s a beautiful day.
2
– Julie Martin speaking.
– Hi, Julie. It’s Carlos.
– Hi, Carlos. How are you?
– I’m fine, thanks. And you?
– I’m fine.
– Julie, would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow night after work?
– Sure. That would be nice.
– Great. Do you like Mexican food?
– Yes, very much.
– OK. Let’s go to El Sol. It’s a nice little place in Old Town not far from your
office.
– OK. Shall we meet in the lobby where I work and drive together?
– That sounds good. Is 6 o’clock OK?
– Six o’clock is great. See you then!
3
– Fairfax Inn. Good afternoon.
– Hi, I’d like to book a table for two for this evening.
– For what time?
– Around 8 o’clock.
– Could you hold, please, while I check?
– Yes, of course.

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 – Thank you for holding. I’m afraid we don’t have any tables available at 8. Could
you come at seven or nine o’clock instead?
– Just a moment. Let me check with my wife. OK. Seven o’clock would work.
– Very good. And the name?
– Hoffman.
– Thank you, Mr. Hoffman. We’ll see you at seven o’clock.

Unit 20. Review

1
– Excuse me, sir. … Good afternoon, Stanton Hotel. How may I help you?
– Yes, hi. I’d like some information about your hotel.
– What would you like to know?
– Is breakfast included in your room rates?
– Yes, sir. We serve a complimentary breakfast in our restaurant from 6:30 to
9:30 a.m.
– Do all the rooms have Internet access?
– Yes. Free WiFi is available to all our guests.
– Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
– Usually, yes, but it’s closed now for the winter.
– Hmm, I see. Well, do you have a fitness center?
– No, I’m sorry, we don’t. But there is a fitness center located across the street
from the hotel.
– OK, well, thank you very much.
– … I’m sorry. Thank you for waiting…

Unit 21. Describe a meal

1
– How is your chicken curry?
– It’s a little spicy, but very good.
– Would you like some more water?
– Yes, please.
2
– Waiter!
– Yes, sir?
– I can’t eat this soup. It’s too salty.
– Would you like me to bring you another one?
– No, thanks. Just bring my main course, please.
3
– Can I get you something?
– Yes, please. I’d like some more sugar. The iced tea is very bitter.
– Right away.

Unit 22. Say how you’re feeling

1
– Are you OK, Lucy?
– No. Everything hurts.
– Did you go to work yesterday?
– No, I was at home all day.
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– What’s the matter, Bill?
– I have a bad stomachache.
– What did you have for lunch?
– I had some crab salad and a soda.
– Did the crab taste OK?
3
– Good morning. Abbott Productions. This is Amy speaking.
– Hi, Amy. This is Catherine.
– How are you feeling today, Catherine?
– Better, thanks. I don’t have the headaches I had yesterday, but now I have a
stomachache.
– I’m sorry to hear that. Are you coming into the office?
– No, not today. Maybe tomorrow.
– I hope you feel better soon.

Unit 23. Describe what happened

1
– Hi, Jack. This is Barbara. I’m going to be late today.
– Why? What’s wrong?
– I have a toothache. I’m going to the dentist now. I’ll call you after my
appointment.
– OK. Talk to you later.
2
– This is the voicemail for Janet Miller. Please leave a message.
– Janet, this is Tony. I won’t be in the office today. My daughter has a very bad
earache. The doctor says she has to stay home. I’ll call you later. Bye.
3
– What’s the matter, Linda?
– I don’t feel well. My head hurts and I have a stomachache.
– You should go home.
– Yes, OK. I think I will.

Unit 24. Describe your symptoms and ask about medicines

1
– Hello. I need something for a cold.
– Do you have a fever?
– No, but I have a sore throat, I’m coughing a lot, and I have a runny nose.
– Are you taking any medicine?
– Just some aspirin.
– OK. Let’s see. For the cough and the runny nose, take this cold medicine twice
a day. And for the sore throat, this tea is very good. Drink it hot with lemon. You
should feel better in a day or two.

Unit 25. Talk about your favorite books and music

1
– What kind of music do you like, Paul?
– I like a lot of different kinds of music, but I listen to classical music the most.
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 – Who is your favorite composer?
– I like so many composers. I don’t really have a favorite. What about you?
– I like classical music, but I don’t listen to it very often.
2
– Do you play an instrument, Mary?
– I like music a lot but I don’t play an instrument. My children do.
– What do they play?
– Valerie plays guitar in a rock band.
– Really? That’s interesting!
– And Michael plays the piano.

Unit 26. Talk about TV shows and movies and invite someone out
1
– Is there anything interesting on TV?
– There’s Speak Up on ZBC and Life in the Alps on DocuTV.
– Anything else? I don’t like the programs on ZBC. And we saw the one about the
Alps last week, remember?
– Oh, yeah. Well, then what would you rather watch: Starship Titanic or Married
but Happy?
– Let’s watch Starship Titanic. It’s more interesting.
2
– What are you watching?
– Sing for the Stars.
– Do you really like that? Can’t we watch something else?
– It’s going to finish in a few minutes. Then you can watch anything you want.
3
– When is Last Call on?
– At 9 o’clock, I think. It’s right after North Park.
– Are you going to watch it with me?
– Not tonight. I’m tired. I’d rather read my book.

Unit 27. Talk about your hobbies

1
– What do you do in your free time, Jake? Do you have any hobbies?
– Yes, I make furniture.
– Oh, really? What kind of furniture?
– Tables, bookcases, things like that. This weekend I’m going to make a coffee
table. How about you, Paula? Do you have any hobbies?
– Yes, I collect antiques.
– That’s expensive, isn’t it?
– It can be, but I enjoy it.
2
– What are you doing this weekend, Phil?
– I’m going to start a watercolor painting class.
– Really? I enjoyed drawing and painting when I was in school.
– Me, too. I liked to draw when I was younger. I could draw people well, but I
never took art class very seriously.

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 – So where are you taking the class?
– At the university.
– Well, I hope you enjoy it.
– Thanks. I’m sure I will.

Unit 28. Describe exercise habits

1
I don’t like to exercise, but if the weather’s nice, I like to work in my garden. Does
that count as exercise?
2
I love to exercise. I go to an aerobics class three times a week. And on the days I
don’t do aerobics, I go to the gym to lift weights. I always feel better after a good
workout. If I miss a day of exercise, I feel awful the next day.
3
I like outdoor sports. There’s a park near my house. If the weather’s nice, I go
running and cycling there. If the weather’s bad, I go swimming instead. My
friends and I also play football on Saturday afternoons.
4
I’m not really big on exercise. OK, if it’s warm and sunny, I like to go for a walk.
But if it’s cold, or rainy, forget it. I’d rather stay home and read or watch TV.

Unit 29. Give exercise advice

1
– Do you think I need to lose weight, Dr. Welch?
– Well, Mr. Hammond, you are a little out of shape.
– Do I have to go on a diet?
– If you want to lose weight, you have to eat a healthy diet. By that I mean a diet
with plenty of fruit and vegetables and not so much meat, bread and pasta.
– But I really like pasta.
– Well, you can eat pasta, just not too much.
– Can I drink coffee?
– Yes, without sugar.
– And do I have to exercise?
– Exercise is important if you want to lose weight and get in shape. You don’t
like exercise?
– I don’t like gyms.
– Why don’t you try exercising outdoors? You can go biking or even just walking
thirty minutes a day. You will feel better.
– OK. Tomorrow I’ll start my new diet and I’ll go for a long walk in the park.
Thanks, Dr. Welch.
– You’re welcome, Mr. Hammond. I’ll see you again in six months, and …

Unit 30. Review

1
– So, Ms. McIntyre, what seems to be the problem?
– I don’t feel very well. I think I have the flu.
– What are your symptoms?

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 – I have a fever and everything hurts: my head, my stomach, my back, and my
neck.
– Let me check your temperature. Hmm … 101°. Yes, it’s the flu. Are you taking
any medicine now?
– No.
– All right. I’ll write a prescription for you. There’s a pharmacy on the ground
floor.
– How long will it take to get better?
– You should feel better in three or four days.
– Can I go back to work this week?
– No, you should stay home and get some rest. You can go back to work on
Monday if you feel all right.
2
– I’m bored. What’s on TV?
– Let me check the program guide. Starship Titanic and Married but Happy start
in a few minutes.
– What’s on DocuTV tonight?
– Well, Voyage to Jupiter is on right now, and after that is a documentary about
the Alps followed by The Last Koala.
– That sounds boring. Isn’t Sing for the Stars on tonight?
– It is. It’s on at eight. So, what would you rather watch at seven o’clock,
Married but Happy or Starship Titanic?
– I think I’d rather listen to some music. We can watch Sing for the Stars when it
comes on.

Unit 32. Talk about moving

1
– Guess what. We’re moving.
– Really? Where to?
– We found a nice apartment on Spring Street.
– What is it like?
– It has two bedrooms, a living room, and a big kitchen.
– Do you have a dining room?
– No, but there’s a dining area in the kitchen.
– Is it expensive?
– No, it’s just $1,100 a month.

Unit 34. Describe your neighborhood

1
– You still live in Manhattan, right, Barbara?
– No, not anymore. We moved to the suburbs about six months ago.
– Oh, really? And how do you like it there?
– It’s much better than living downtown. The streets are a lot quieter than in the
city.
2
– This place is great, Anita, but the rent’s too high. Don’t you think? $5,000 for a
two-bedroom apartment?
– I know it’s expensive, Richard, but this is the nicest neighborhood in town.

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– How’s your new apartment, Nancy?
– Wonderful! The bedrooms are small, but I have a big, bright living room with a
balcony. And it’s quiet. There isn’t much traffic on the street.
– That’s great. And how are your neighbors?
– They’re very friendly.

Unit 35. Welcome visitors

1
– Would you like me to show you around?
– Sure.
– Well, this is the kitchen, and there’s the dining room.
– What a big, sunny kitchen you have.
–Yes, I just love it. Our old kitchen was so small. Upstairs are the bedrooms and
the bathroom.
– How many bedrooms do you have?
– Three. But we use one of them as a home office. See?
– How nice. I’d love to have an extra room for an office or a study.
– Here’s the bathroom in case you’re looking for it later.
– Thank you. Where do these stairs go?
– Up to the balcony in the back of the house. Come have a look.
– Oh, it’s lovely! You have a view of the whole countryside from here.
– Yes, it’s very nice. I love to come up here to relax.

Unit 36. Say what you use something for

1
I have a blog and I post a new entry every week. I write about things I enjoy: my
work, my hobbies, and my family.
2
I spend a lot of time online. I use the Internet to read the news and look for
information. I use a social networking site to stay in touch with my friends. I chat
with them almost every day, and I share photos with them.
3
My best friend is working in London for a year. We use the Internet to email, chat,
and call each other almost every day.

Unit 37. Describe what people used to do

1
– You’re buying a new computer, Angela?
– I have to. I use my computer for work, and the one I have isn’t good enough
anymore.
– But you bought it just two or three years ago, didn’t you?
– Yes, I did. But computers get old very quickly nowadays. The one I have isn’t
very useful for the work I do.
2
– Nice jacket, Daniel.
– Thanks. It’s a little old-fashioned. It was my father’s. He used to wear it when I
was a boy.
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 – It looks good on you. It really does.
– Thanks, Sophie.
3
– Why did you buy that cell phone, Andrew?
– Because I like it. And it wasn’t as expensive as the other ones.
– But it’s so old-fashioned.
– I don’t care. I only use it to make calls. I don’t use it for taking pictures or
listening to music.

Unit 38. Talk about past events

1
– Hey, David. Look what I got in the mail today.
– The original superhero cartoon series? Wow, Victor, that brings back
memories. Where’d you get it?
– I bought it online.
– I used to love watching those superheroes when I was a kid.
– Me, too. I remember getting up early to watch it before school.
– Do you remember the theme song?
– Sure I do. If the superheroes can’t do it, nobody can!
2
– Happy birthday, Nana. I brought a little something for you.
– Thank you, dear, that’s so sweet. Oh, my, I saw this movie in the 60s!
– I hope you like it?
– Oh, yes, very much. It brings back such lovely memories. I remember the first
time I saw it with your grandfather. They don’t make movies like this anymore.
– Did Grandpa like it, too?
– Oh, yes. We probably saw it together ten or eleven times over the years. Thank
you, Julie. That’s so kind and thoughtful of you.

Unit 40. Review

1
– Welcome to our home, Alice!
– What a lovely house you have, Margaret.
– Thank you. Come in and make yourself at home. Would you care for some
coffee?
– Yes, please. What beautiful flowers! Are they from your garden?
– Yes, they are. Would you like me to show you around the house?
– I’d love it! You said you changed the guest bedroom into a study?
– We did. Now it’s my favorite room. If you come upstairs with me, I can show
you…

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