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Randy Jones 1, 4, 6,7, Photo credits 2 © Jason HomalGeuty Imager ef te right, top to botton © Michael NelwevGetty Images: © Poui & Mik Putnam/Corbis; © Morris LanotCorhis: © Je Halatetsy Inungos: © Ariel Skelley(Corbiny © Lunaie Daafindex Stock 12 clockwise from top le © Joe CarnlahCetty [nines ‘© Picture Quest; © Stephen SimpronGelly Imager: © Peter Steiner! Getty Imngew ATO Dex Imagen, Inesorbin 10 tap £0 bottom) © Telograph Colour Librarytiety Images @MP Kahl Phote Researchers 21.© Robert Ketchum 24 (ef to right) © Michael Paraviniernational Stock Photography; © Jose L. PelaerCorbie, © James Davia/laterautional Stock Photography; © Dan BosleGetty Images; © Den BoslorGelty Images 300 Mare Sercia’ReatersCorbis 16, 18, 20, 25, 28, 29, iv ‘awledgments Mark Kaufman 31 (ail exept no. 2), 4 Ben Shannan 5 Kevin Spaulding 23 (duttora) Sam Viviaae 8, 18 (top), 15, 23 82 Hef to right) © Getty Liages; © Juckaon Smith/Unipheto 380 Willum B. Polmom/Uniphoto 39 Courtesy of Greenpeace 40.0 Nick David Photonics 41.0 Max HilairetGetty Imogoe 420A, Ramey Phoiobait 43.0 David Young- Wel PhotoEdt 45 0 Jomes Davia International Stock Phutograpay 46.0 Ron ChapplaiGotty Imager; © Erik Dreyer Getty Image © Think Stuck 47 © Don SmotzeriGelty Imager: © AmwellGetty Images; © Michael Phillip Manhoioviwernational Steck Photagraply: © Robert E. Dacmenrieh'Getty Imagen 48 (op w bottom) © Urvula Markux-Photo Researchers © Rob Lewing'CorbiaThat's what friends are for! ® Complete these descriptions with the words from the list. 1. My roommate is pretty intolerant He's really close-minded and always has to have his way. 2. The Chans like meeting new people and having friends over for dinner. Thoy're one of the most. __ couples I know. 3. You can't trust Jane. She always promises to do something, and then she never does it, She’s pretty 4, John is so ! He always has such great ideas for them, and never takes any cre} 5. [never know how to act around Tinal One minute she’s in a good mood, and the next minute, she’s in a bad mood. She's so intolerant modest temperamental Dsociable Qunreliable o= A Complete the chart by forming the opposites of the adjectives in the list. Use in- and un-. Then check your answers in a dictionary, ambitious, . Ldependent » «J popular,’ ° Cisensitive Ci attractive Ceexperienced (reasonable () sociable {competent . (formal Ui reliable » Otolerant, posites with in Opposites with un -lacompetent unambitiou: B Write four sentences using any of the words in part A Example: Fred is very ambitious at work, but he's inexperienced. He stil! has @ lot to learn.Add who or that fo the conversation where necessary. Put an X where who or that is not necessary. Tm looking for someone __% J can go on vacation with. B: Hmm, So what kind of person are you looking for? A: want to travel with someone is easygoing and independent B: Right. And you'd probably also like a person is reliable A: Yeuh, and I want someone I know well. B: So why don’t you ask me? A: You? I know you too welll B: Ha! Does that mean you think I'm someone is high-strung, dependent, and unreliable? A: No! I'm just kidding, You're definitely someone Tcould goon vacation with. So, ... what are you doing in June? Complete the sentences with who or that and your own information or ideas. T yonerally like to go out with people who are easygoing and have @ sense of humor Td rather travel with someone 1 2. 3. Idon't really want a roommate 4, My classmates and I like teachers 5. My best friend and I want to meet people 6. Most workers would prefer a boss 7. Some people don't like stingy types 8. I don't want to have moody friends . I feel comfortable discussing my problems with friends 10. My favorite friends are people 2 unit‘Signs of fashion A Do you think your sign influences the way you dress? Read the Chinese horoscope chart. case Che eu tasin |The Pig The Rat ‘Tho Battaio Sta oF en | toga eyesore ‘oun ob 1970108 tr 2008 meagre: hepecsieyjea” | Wheteryeusreamancra . you ag woman, you dont § | Youares petal woman. You Sebosn kr eneceoe0y5 woman, jou love detsng UE grexs timers poopie But{yau’ ka wear intial clothes The Dog ‘Youre Soclable, and you IKE jks when people noice your. _dutng the day and dress much ‘90 se sey nd yo ow TE 2 charm, you er aman, ou © More-cololy at night 300 ae Youlken wten people lke nestrem you peruse,» ORO Wear what out on © “aman, you are spt not out you are a woman, you tho orth night opera.» “Interested in clas, | arneat and vey syst. you ae atat, you ae no ferent ‘The Tiger ey 901817618 ran 230 Th Rooster ova etna wonan wo ihe ne 0 08 ie ower song clr 80 Your aris ey moe tus! ee ena. you you. omen who are bom in are ean, you fa it when you tage years away think frst ‘res oereny trom other men. about thei ai, nd they dor. When othas have sus on, you'l ‘are about tir wardrobe. you wear jeans anda sweater. ‘aan, you are yory sir, Tha Mankey tne, Fyevares woman, you feve Moor tat hve vay ha ‘a large wardrobe, and you like and like beautiful things. They. to impress peaple with your choose cipthes carefully, Men are ‘choice of clothes. It you are, fussy about dressing and follow aman, you don't worry t00, ‘the latest trends, ‘uch about what you wear ‘The Horse ‘The Dragon Tho Goat ‘eed 19041006 te78 t0002002 The Snake 000 tone tne 1978 1908 200 ‘43 006 007 172 19m 2003 Youikeelogenco, and you eet tess oes 1877 Yeas 2001 You atthe kindof person who tyou re & yonian, you love’ + fofow the latest fashions. you Women tke to weera jot ct» kes peopleto notice you, 80 you ‘to reas nstyle and wrth taste, ‘wre a Women you know this Jawelry and other accessories. sometimes wear unuoual clothes, nd you have a veryayge closet. already; however, you area Hyeware aman, ou think Als, you often have trouble ‘fyou are @ man, you really like, "man, Itmay take you a while carefully about what you weer, fining comfortable shoas, 60 to woar designer clothes. to realze tis, and yoy have very gbod taste.’ _youtike to go barefot. B Find the year of your birth and sign. What does it say about you? Do you agree? What do you think the signs for these people could be? 1. Steve's friends think he wears strange clothes, His favorite outfit is a bright red jacket with green pants and a purple tic. Sign: 2, Wanda loves to wear new clothes when she goes out. However, she gets really annoyed when people don't compliment her on what she’s wearing, Sign: 3. Carl is the sort of man whe doesn’t pay much attention to his clothes, but his hair always looks great. He goes to the best salon in town. Sign: 4. Stephanie is someone who always wears extremely bright colors, She also usually wears an interesting necklace and earrings. Sign: ag C Do you ever read your horoscope? Do you believe what it says or do you read it just for fun? That's what friends are for! © 36 Match the clauses In column A with the most suitable clauses in column B. Se a SN sleet ee 8. when someone criticizes me in front of other people. 2. Idon’t mind it ». when people are easygoing and friendly. 3. Itupsets me ©. when rich people are stingy. 4. Itembarrasses me ___ —_d. when people are a few minutes late for an appointment. @ Write sentences about these situations. Use the expressions In the box. Idon’tlike it... #e {don’t mind it - | really like it... Itmakes me happy -, : It embarrasses me .., 1. 1t5 so imitating when 3. someone jumps in front of me in a line 4 UnittWhat are some things you like and don't like about people? Write two sentences about each of the following. Use the ideas in the pictures and your own ideas. 1. What I really like: 2. What I don't like: love it when sameone is generous and It bothers me when gives me flowe ‘It makes me happy-when : 3. What really doesn't bother me: 4, What upsets or embarrasses met L realty don't mind it when It upsets me when___ That's what friends are for! « 59) it really bugs me! Choose one of the things from Exercise 8 that really embarrasses, bothers, or upsets you, Write two short paragraphs about it. In the first paragraph, describe the situation. In the second paragraph, say why this situation is difficult for you and describe a situation you would prefer. | Lt really. embartasses me ‘when ‘somegne is too .*.*_* —|genérdus to. meRecenitl I'dated a guy whe was-diways. | giving. me things. ot my birthday. be boughtsthe'a'new: —}CD player: ond.he tceated me’ to dinner and amowe_ |The problem is kdent have enough gioney to treat . | — him in the same way ld prefer to. date someone Ihave - siore-in.comindn ‘with’ In fact, my-sdeal boyfriend is °° |sorneone who ‘is sensible and Saves his. © Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. 1, Tean tell Simon anything, and I know he won’t tell anyone else. Lean really him to be reliable. (believe / treat / trust) 2. Rita is always criticizing people. She's #0 — she can never find anything positive to say about anyone, (intolerant / moody / supportive) 8, It bothers me when people ure indirect, I prefer people who are + Girritating / rude / straightforward) 4. Dlike it when someone expresses strong - Hearing other people's views can really make you think. (accomplishments / conversationalists / 5, Jackie is very rich, but she only spends her money on herself. She's very __ (generous / modest / stingy) 6 UnittA Match the jobs with their definitions. Alan... is a person who. 1. air traffic controller _/ advises people about personal or professional problems ve choir director creates pages with text and graphies for the Internet counselor __ . conducts or leads a group of singers supplies medicine and advises people about how to take it | treatment to animals 2. 3. ¢ 4. pharmacist __ a 5. veterinarian e. specializes in giving medi 6. t Web designer uses a radio to direct the safe movement of airplanes B Write a definition for each of these jobs: accountant, architect, and fashion designer. 1. An accountant is someone wh Challenging or frightening? (A Which words have a positive meaning and which ones have a negative meaning? Write P or N. awful fantastic boring fascinating challenging frightening dangerous_____ interesting difficult rewarding 3.Career choices A Match each career and the most appropriate job responsibility. (Ga ‘Job responsibilities ) work for an airline do research { with computers teach discipline and fitness as a high school coach learn new software programs be a university professor ON spend. lot of time alone a writer ~N travel to different countries B Use the information from part A and gerund phrases to complete this conversation. Ann: So, what kind of career would you like, Tom? ‘Tom: Well, I'm not exactly sure. Being a writer could be interesting. Maybe writing articles for magazines, Ann; Hmm, I don't know if fd like that because I'd hate and always being inside. ‘Tom: What do you want to do, then? Ann: Well, I'm not sure, either! ['d love Td really enjoy being with teenagers all day and - On the other hand, I'd be interested in ‘Tom: Really? What would you like about that? Ann: Well, I'd love all over the world. Tom: Oh, [ could never do it! [ think it would be very tiring work. C Writo a short conversation like the one in part B. Use the remaining information in part A or your own ideas. A: So what kind of career would you like? B: Well, I'm not exactly sure. A: That sounds interesting. But I wouldn't like it because B: What do you want to do, then? A: Well, I’ love B: — A J Be UnitA Read the magazine interviews, Write the correct job title above euch interview, and underline the words and phrases that helped you find the answer. rou orchestra conductor Pek ee ued All my friends seem to earn more than I do. I suppose it's easier if you have a 9 to 6 job. I work on people's houses and manage construction sites all day. I stay pretty fit doing that, and I enjoy being outside. But in the evenings, I have to make phone calls and do paperwork. It never seems to end! 2. Working for yourself is hard because you are responsible for everything. [fno one calls you and asks you to work for them; you haye to, go out and look for work, Luckily, I now “have some regular clients. I paint pictures for some expensive botels. Right now, I'm doing’ ® some paintings for the rooms of a new hotel in Hawaii, Goer 3. My friends say my work is less dem: than theirs, but I work-just as hare as they) do. I spend a lot of time alone becayse my joh can't begin until all the constrpetion works completed. Usually, the rooms look great | when I've finished my work. Somesimies ‘customers choose réally ugly eolor have'to do. what they wants", “7 4. ‘The musiefans, Pleadsare ek and we work together t sure, sourtd 5 good as. possible, Weoiten evenings and weekends, Ad neta B Which of these jobs would you most enjoy doing? Why?5] First, use words from the list to complete the name of each job title. Then choose the best expressions to compare the jobs in each sentence. Ci assistant’ © /Clingiricede |. eiters ‘Granger Ci decorator © C) painter , Cispeeker Owalker 1, Ababy- sitter doesn’t earn a5 much a: a teacher, & as much as © greater than “J worse than 2. Achef’s has —_____ 4 waiter. C as bad hours as C not as good hours as O) worse hours than 3. Adog is _— a student intern. O more interesting than (Cl not as boring as D better paid than 4, Ahouse _____ earns - a camp counselor, Cas bad as D more than O not more than 5. Apark 5 eodecae 0 as bad as CD notas well paidas © worse than 6. Being a yoga _ ee being a professor. 0 more than D as much as CO not as difficult as 7. Being an interior ___ is being a sales assistant. OO greater than Cl earns more than ——‘] more interesting than 8. A public has ____. an office worker. OO fewer hours than C1 not more than O not as long as Complete these sentences with the correct prepositions. 1, Wai-man works the best Chinese restaurant in Vancouver. 2. I think working other people is more fun than working alone. 3. T would hate working the media. It would be nerve-racking! 4, Working __ a daneo instructor sounds great. 5. Working aan office is less interesting than working = a cruise ship. 10» Unit 2@ Use the words in parentheses to compare the jobs. Assistantineeded at an dutdoor swimming pool, Must be able to swim. Responsible for keeping pool and changing rooms clean. $6/hour. Tues.-Fti, 12-2 1. A: An assistant at a swimming pool has shorter hours than an intern, (shorter hours) 5 | ears Web desfon! In search of a bright young person to work | a3 an inter for an advertising agency. Some | } clerical work: $8/hour. Mon-Fri, 9-8. B: Yes. but working as_an intern is mote interesting than being a swimming pool assistant. (interesting) ‘Travel agency needs energetic people. Tatars in math, science; English, and | Knowledge of a second language is a! music wanted et private summer school. | plus. Mostiy answering the phone. | Challenging work with gifted teenagers. | Salary negotiable, Mon-Sat. 3-7 2. A: Working in a / (better benefits) B: Yes, but wo: — = (challenging) Tennis instructor needed atsummer camp _ |, Tour company seeks guide to lead bus | for 12- and 13-year-olds. Must be excellent tennis player and good with kids. $12/hour. Mon.-Fri. 1-7: tours. Great attitude and good speaking voice must!"Fun worg, butmust be ‘willing to work Jong hours. $15/hour. BA (not/much) B (longer hours) City seeks taxi drivers for momingsshift. | | No experience necessary; driver's license | required: $10/hour'plus tips. Mon.-Thu: DAMA? PM. | ee nnn 4A: (a shorter work week) B: (leas boring) Office assistant required in small, friendly office. Computer skills an advantage. Interesting work. Some management skills necessary. $15/hour. 6-day week, ‘Career moves #11@ Choose four pairs of jobs to compare, Say which job you would prefer and give two reasons. = a graphic designer/a TV news director = a gardener/a landscaper | ™ an architect/a teacher ® a typist/a Web designer } © a doctor/a dentist = working oa construction site/ { = a conductor/a musician working in an office } rector sounds more interesting than being a graphic an a.gtophic news director has more responsibi directing the news is better 12° unit2s patetelt eee ee poe Could you da me a favor? A Complete the request for each situation. 1. You want to borrow a dollar from a friend for a cup of coffee. Can | borrow a dollar for a cup of coffee? — . You want a classmate to give you a ride home after class. Would you mind. |. You want to turn down your roommate's TV. is it OK if |. You want ta use a friend’s cell phone, Do you mind if o You want to borrow a friend’s car for the weekend. Would it be OK if You want someone to tell you how to get to the subway. twas wondering if o B Think of four things you would need to bave done if you were going on a long vacation. Write requests asking a friend to do the things. Example: Could you water the plants? Rew e 13a) Accept or decline these requests. For requests you decline, give excuse: Use the expressions in the box or expressions of your own. (Aecepting ‘Dectining ———") That's OK, | guess. Sorry, bi | 1. A: Can 1 use your computer? I have to type a paper. ‘d be glad to. ks to, but... | ore but 1 7 Fine. No problem. | B: Sorry, but im going to use it myself in 2 few minutes 2. A: I've just finished this ten-page paper. Could you check it for me, please? B: 8. A: I wonder if I could stay at your place for a week while my landlord fixes the roof, B: 4, A: Would you mind if T used your cell phone to make a long-distance call to Nigeria? B: 6 00k at the pictures and write the conversations. Spe: ‘Speaker B declines it. Each speaker should give a reason, 1. A: Lwas wondering if you'd mind carrying these suitcases forme | have a bad back B: Sorry, but | have a bad back, too. Ve unitsGetting what you want A Read the magazine article about making requests. Tiere are many differear ‘iays.of making requests. For ‘cxample, if someone, warits 19 botrow a dollar, he or she can say: “De you have a dollar?" *You dot't have adollae do you” Hay doeé a person know whieb request to use? Tanguage researchers Kavé Suggested thar speakers must make several importanedetisions. First, they must consider the other person's feelings because requests can sometimes cause embarrassment fo both the speaker and the listener. Ifthe speaker chinks the listence will accept the request, he oF slte will probably use a less formal request; however, if the Speaker thinks che listener may declin€ the request; he of she will probably use fairly formal request The listener then has to make & choice either ra aeceps or cefuse the request: If e or she tefises, chen both the speaker and che listener might be embarrassed. In addition, speakers must decide how well they know the person they ate requesting something from and choose’, suitable'questlon.If the speaker knows the listener well, one OF several ppes of roquess eg be vse “ ‘Asjouger’ ” <)> the shook of hie lite me ? Walahha vind 2 tebdok uruled and eit 4 sehbelwch detitrday “Ag Fovea aide off The snake | ce under a large tree, wasn't particularly , 1.) 2 something drop'on. me,” be big, but it~ j recalléds “At fret, {2 it ye ninite a shioekeall was a’branch, but then Poe? 01s 7 ean { it was a snake! T couldn't believe itl Then the ‘ ; XPECt + the snake was probably a python, which is:non-poisonous, Jit . A A a a — Nd eg 192) Join each sentence in cotumn A with an appropriate sentence in column B, Us is, when, or while to join the sentences. SEG §——_—_— eee | was crossing the road. My racquet broke. | was using my computer. Acar nearly hit me | We were playing tennis. ‘The water went cold. | was taking a shower. | burned my finger, | was cooking dinner. It suddenly stopped working. 1. As | was crossing the road_a car nearly hit me. 2. 3. a 4 3) Complete these conversations, Use the past tense or the pest continuous of the verbs given. 1, A: T'm sorry I'm so late, Kathy. I was at the dentist, B: Don't tell me! While you _were sitting (sit) in the waiting room, you (meet) someone interesting. [ know how you are, Tom! \e. The dentist (clean) my teeth when she suddenly A: Well, you're wrong this 7 (gel) called away for an emergeney. So I just. sat there waiting for two hours with my mouth hanging open! 2. A: Guess what happened to me last night! As 1 (get) into bed, 1 (hear) a loud noise like » gunshot in the street, Then the phone (ring). B: Who waa it? A: It was Mariana. She always calls me late at night, but this time she had a reason. She __ drive) Tight past my apartment when she (get) a flat tire. It was very late, so while we (change) the tire, I _ (invite) her to spend the night. 20° units— @ Lost and found A Read this newspaper story. Fishermen found safe and sound Tiree Taiwanese fishermen ‘were reSculed yesterday from, a Small uninhabited island in, the South Pacific, The men had'disappeated for siore than three months," Dodt just drifted ated fot o¥er ‘The fishiermerl bad lived on They hati éft Taiwan ir, a month. Duting this timesthe |» |} the island for twomnonths when a'sumall fishing boat andhhad + fishérien'caught,fish to cat and’ |) a passing ship rescued them. Plannedia week-long trip, On drank rain waterto stay alive Although the three men had lost heir fiNh day, however, ey Finally, the boat drifted toward) a lot of weight, they were still in encountered a typhoba, anit ,' | smal island? When if got close , | feirly good shape. Theit families badly damaged their bot, enough, the men jumped dut and , | feared tha the'fishermen had died Fortunately nic qne. wap ttt sswam to shore: On the island) uney. during the typhoon. They were ‘After the’ storm had passed, found fresh’ fruit and vegetables, » | surprised ari happy that the ship though, they discovered thar the" and they'epntinued 16 catch fish had foupd them end that they engine woul’ start, wo their» w eat vere safe and sound. B Answer these questions. 1. How long were the fishermen missing? 2. How long had they planned to be away? 3. What happened to the boat in the storm? 4, What did they do to stay alive? 5. How were they rescued? C What do you think the fishermen did all day on the boat for a manth? for two months on the island? What would you do? What a story! « 216 Imagine you got lost like the men in Exercise 4. Write two paragraphs. In the first paragraph, describe how you got fost. In the second, say how you got home. Where were you when you got loat? What were you doing? How long were you lost? How did you find your way back? Wore you rescued? How? A couple of years dgo. J-got lost in the mountains’ | was hiking when — _ | it suddently got. foggy Lwas really | fightened because | couldn't sees sanything, and it was getting cold. _ Ldgcided.to put up my tentand there for the'night, S666 |. While“ was.putting up my tent though, the fog began to cleat... _ Choose the correct verbs to complete the story. A CA In sentences using after that show one past event { » Occurring before another, the clause with after usually - “uses the past perfect. ‘After the storm had passed, they discovered thatthe \ engine wouldn’t start, had just gotten (just got / had just gotten) Bob and I went to a jewelry store Lo buy a wedding ring, We man with a gun (came in / had come in) wallet, he the ring. 1 (demanded / had demanded) alarm (started / had started) 80 relieved! But then the sales assistant, engaged, so we ~» Bay ey eek + eg axing when a (just chose / had just chosen) After the robber Bob's (took ‘had taken) it to him when the (just handed / had just handed) to go off, and the robber . We were (ran off/ had run off us we had to pay for the ring (told / had told) because I (gave / had given) that we wouldn't pay for it when the police it to the robber. We her Gust told / had just told) and (arrived / had arrived) us! What a terrible experience! (arrested / had arrested) 22° UnitaWhat a story! A Choose the best headline for each of these news stories. What a disaster! | | |. What a predicament! What an emergency! wl Whata triumph! — “fs i What a lucky break! 4 ‘ Pity A scaotat aaa . [soarogsasgste ‘ i erica a days however, es wn re eae See eta oes eeislsaemnnrnine wipe este, a 4s) 2 promotion. fers fe pos B Look at the words in bold, What you think they mean? remote skip promotion mainland remarkably Complete the sentences. Use the simple past, the past continuous, or the past perfect of the verbs given. 1. After an art show opened (open) in New York, it was discovered that someone (bang) a famous painting by Henri Matisse upside-down In 1960, a Turkish diver (discover) the remains of a 3,000-year-old shipwreck while he (dive) for sponges off the coast of southwest Turkey. A big carthquake {strike) central Taiwan in 1999. Such a dangerous carthquake 2 ‘not strike) the area for many years In 20038, Italian workers (find) important archaeological remains while they (construct) a new parking lot in Vatican City. There were mosaics dating from A.D. 54-68, What a story! © 23Read this situation. Then use the information and clues to complete the chart. Write the name of each reporter and each country. (You will Teave one square in the chart blank.) Le es Cro Mr. i © Cd Five news reporters — two women and three men - arrived for an international conference on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. No more than two people came on the same day. The reporters came from five different countries. Clues ‘The women: Ms. Anderson and Ms. Benson ‘The mei Mr. Jackson, Mr. Marks, and Mr. Swire ‘The countries: Australia, Canuda, Italy, Singapore, and the United States ‘The arrivals: # Mr, Swire arrived late at night. No one else had arrived that day. # Ms. Anderson and Mr. Marks arrived on the sume day. The man from Singapore had arrived the day before = ‘The reporters from Italy and Australia arrived on the same day. = Mr, Jackson and the woman from Italy arrived on Tuesday, after Mr. Marks. = The reporter from Australia had arrived the day after the person from the United States. = Mr. Marks is from North America bul not the United States. (Reporters* countries and arrival deys » Sunday | Name: Name: - Country: Country: Monday | Name: Name: Country: Country: Tuesday | Name: Name: Country: Country: 24° Unita‘Crossing cultures ® Complete these sentences. Use words from the list. Oconfident Ci depressed Membarrassed ‘Clfascinated |O uncomfortable ) 1. In my countzy, people never leave tips. So when I firat went abroad, I kept forgetting to tip waiters. I felt really embarrassed . 2. The first time I traveled abroad, I felt really Iwas alone, I didn't speak the language, and I didn’t make any friends, 3. Tjust spent a year in France learning to speak French. It was a satisfying experience, and I was by the culture. 4. At first I really didn’t like shopping in the open-air markets. I felt heeause so many people were trying to sell me something at the same time, 5. When I arrived in Lisbon, I was nervous because I couldn't speak. any Portuguese. As I began to learn the language, though, I became more about living there. Respond to the questions about traveling. Write complete sentences using ‘one thing, the (only) thing, or something. 1. Would you be nervous ahout being far away from your family? One thing id be nervous about is being far away from my-family. on Being far away from my family is something Vd be comfortable with, 2. Would you fe insecure about traveling alone? 3. Would you be enthusiastic about making new friends? 4, Would you be curious about the way people live in other places? 6. Would you be anxious about spending too much money?& Vd be anxious... A Imagine you are going to travel to a country you have never visited before. Write sentences using the factors and feclings given. Then add another sentence explaining your feelings ‘actors: Feelings 4 « public transportation —_ anxious (about) the architecture comfortable (with) the climate curicus (about) the food enthusiastic (about) the language fascinated (by) the money nervous (about) the music uncertain (about) the people my age uncomfortable (with) worried (about) Example: Public transportation is something I'd be anxious about. I'd be afraid getting lost. - 3. B Are most of your feclings about traveling to a foreign country positive or negative? Why? 26 © UnitsCulture shock! A What two main differences have you noticed between your own culture and another one? B Read this article from a student travel Web site. Does the article make you think of any other differences? 88e : ‘ach society has its own beliefs, attitudes, Ee: behaviors, and social habits, These give people a sense of who they are, how they are supposed to behave, and what they should or should not do. People become conscious of such rules when they meet people from different cultures. For example, the rules about when to eat vary from culture to culture. Many North Americans and Europeans organize their timetables around three mealtimes 2 day. In-other countries, on the other hand, it’s not the custom to have strict rules like this — people eat when they want to, and every family has its own timetable. When people visit or live in a country for the first time, they are often surprised at the differences that exist between their own culture and the culture in the other country. For some people, traveling abroad is the thing they enjoy most in life; for others, though, cultural differences make them feel.uncomfortable, frightened, or even insecure. This is known as “culture shock." When you're visiting @ foreign country, it is important to understand and appreciate cultural differences. This can help people avoid Ser es Breet es Judgments; try to people in another culture thelr awn point of view. Become aware of what is going on iS “around you, and why. “3. | Bon't think of your cultural habits a= | Sright® and other people's se “wrong,” 4.pe willing ta try new things and to "have new experiences, 5. Try to appreciate and understand, other people's values. f 6. Think about. your-own culture and how it influences. rae f ‘sections. misunderstandings, develop friendships more easily, and feel more comfortable when traveling or living abroad. C Use your own words to write definitions for these words. 1. culture 2, culture shock 3. stereotypes D Choose two pieces of advice in the reading that you think are the most important for avoiding culture shock. Why do you think they are especially important? (Rese Complete these sentences giving information about customs in a country you know. 1. Ifyou go for a long ride in a friend’s ear, ts the custom to offer to pay some of the expenses. 2, When a friend graduates from school or college, 8. Ifyou borrow something from a friend, 4. When a friend invites you to dinner, Contrasting customs. A Read the information about the different customs and find four pairs of countries with contrasting customs. Write the countries in the blanks below. Friends kiss each other three or four times on the cheeks as a greeting. People generally arrive on time for most occasions. People allow their hosts to treat them to meals in restaurants. Service is usually included in the price of a meal in restaurants. People bow when they see or meet someone they know. People usually pay for their own meals in restaurants. People usually arrive late for most appointments. United States People leave a tip of 15-20 percent in restaurants. 1. Brazil and Japan __ eee 2 4. 28 © UnitsB Read these six cross-cultural situations. Write sentences describing what the visitors did wrong. Use the expressions in the box. you're (not) supposed to "you're (not) expected to it’s (not) the custom to it’s (not) acceptable to 1. Hanne is from Denmark, When she was on vacation in Spain, some Spanish friends invited her to dinner at 9:00, She arrived at exactly 9:00, but her friends had not even arrived home yet. In Spain, you're expected to 2. Marylou is from the United States, During her first week in Paris, she went toa restaurant with some new friends, She was so happy with the service that she left a tip of 20 percent. Her friends were really embarrassed. in France, 3. Peter is from New Zealand. When he went to Egypt, he was invited to dinner at a restaurant. When the bill came, he offered to pay for his dinner, His Egyptian friend was pretty upset. in Egypt. a 4, Susana is from Brazil, She was working for a year in Osaka, Japan. One day, when she saw a Japanese co-worker in a bookstore, she went to say hello and kissed him on the cheeks. Her friend was shocked and embarrassed and left the store quickly. 5. Adama is from Canada, He was on vacation in Bali, Indonesia, and somo new friends invited him to a temple to watch a special dance performance. He arrived on time wearing a clean T-shirt and shorts, but they said he couldn't go inside the temple because he wasn't dressed properly. Grossing cultures 29What advice would you give travelers with these problems and worries? Use the expressions in the box, One thing to remember is !, : ‘One thing visitors often don't realize is Something to.keep in mind.is.:,. Something to-consider is... 1. A: T'd really miss my family. B: One thing to remember is that international phone calls are usually cheaper on weekends, 2. A: Toften get a stomachache when I go abroad. B: 3. A: Td feel nervous shout carrying lots of cash around with me. 4, A: think I'd get suspicious about the prices of some things. Fy T wouldn't be very sure of myself. 6 Write about living in a foreign country. In the first two paragraphs, write about two things you would enjoy and two things you might worry about. In the third paragraph, write about the country’s customs. I: Ht Lived 11 Colomabia: Leeroy leaening. About the | music scene_~ the Jogal bands and singers who'are *_**-* papular thereAnother thing \d_be fascinated by is .\. However, qne thing that tid be nervous.about is 2 lve heard that when you \isit someone. its the’ iabebsteta ita: jeteste Sate tPetade tale tates siwiv Sed 30 © Units6 What's wrong with it? (A What can be wrong with these things? Put these words in the correct categories. ‘Most words go in more than one category.) blouse * car‘ carpet. chair’ mug pitcher. plata» sink (“chipped cracked” dented leaking” ~ scratched ~ stained ton) — — B What is wrong with these things? Use the words in part A to write a sentence about each one. mae fh 1. The car is scratched on 3 There's a scratch on the car. oe 31Problems, problems, problems! A Have you ever bought something that didn’t work right? What did you do about it? Have you ever had a problem getting a refund? What happened? B Read about these problems described in Consumer magazine. Ce yaya Magazine lavewe ee Sharon’s laptops Sharon Kurtis freelance writer Who works at home. She bought laptop from Star Superstore, a discount computer center, When ‘she tookit home, she discovered that the screen was fuzzy. The store agreed to exchange it. When a ‘New laptop was delivered to her home, Sharon found that the outside cover was scratched, Again, she complained, so the store offered her a third computer, but this one didn’t work right, either. Some of the keys Con the keyboard were loose. She was offered fourth laptop, Butitcrashed a week after she started using it At this point, Sharon got angry and contacted Consumer magazine. We wrote Star Superstore a Jeter explaining that Sharon was losing work. because of allthe computer problems, The store offered Sharon a full refund plus $1,000 for all the inconvenlence she had suffered. ETI Sa C Complete the chart. cosa’ | Chris’s car ‘Chris Hill thought his troubles were over when the Police found his stolen car, but in | facthis problems were only just beginning, The engine was badly damaged, and it needed to be replaced at a cast of $2300.n addition, the locks were broken, and they needed to be repaired at a cost of $400. Chris's insurance company. told him that he would have to pay 40 percent ofthe cost of the new engine ($920). They argued that the new engine would add 40 percent to the value of his. car. However, Chris did not believe this. ‘Chrisknew thatthe value of a used car depends mainly on its age, so he contacted Consumer magazine, (One of our lawyers asked the Insurance company to prove that the new engine would Increase the value ofthe car. When the insurance company replied, they sald they no longer wanted Christo pay any of the repair costs. * 1, Sharon's laptops fuzzy screen 2. Chris's car D What would you have done if you were Sharon? Chris? ‘Would you have done the same things? 32 © Unité‘Sharpen your skills! A Choose appropriate verbs to complete the sentences, Use passive infinitives (to be + past participle) or yerunds. Lahguage note: Verbs ending in -erv or -n | Some verbs are formed by adding-en or-n to a! adjective: | These verbs mean “to make more of someth ee ae | Noyn Verb Adjective "verb * | length -+. lengthen loose -» loosen (rake something longer) (make something locsety eaters 2 Hilensthen | Citoosen . Csharpen » Cistraighte ° Cltighten [| widen 1. This jacket is too short, 4, This faucet is too tight. Itneeds to be lengthened on It needs Ttneeds fengthening . 5. This road has too many dangerous turns. 2. The serews on these glasses are too loose. Tt needs They need —SCs«) Thin wtrontde tod narrow, 3. ‘The blades on these scissors are too dull. Ti needs ‘They need B Can you think of three other verbs ending in -en or -n? What's wrong with it? © 33the conversation. Use keep, keeps, need, or needs with passive infinitives or gerunds of the verbs given. Comple: Tim: Guess what? Someone broke into my car last night! Jan: Oh, no, What did they take? Tim: Nothing! But they did a lot of damage. The lack needs to be repaired , (repair) And the windows replace) Jan: What about your CD player? Tim: It (turn) on and off. They broke the button. It just : (replace) Jan: It was probably some young kids having “fun.” ‘Tim: Yeah, some fun. I think they had a party in my car! ‘The seats (clean) Jan; How annoying, Does the car drive OK? +. Tim: No, it feels strange. The gears (stick), 0 they (fix) And the brakes (check) right away. Jan: Well, I guess you're lucky they didn't steal it! ‘Tim: Yeah, lucky me. Write about something you bought that had something wrong with it. in the first paragraph, describe the problem. in the second paragraph, explain what you did about It. Recently, ' bolught an espresso machine’ While | was unpacking. it, | could.seg it was already damaged. The glass carafe was'chipped and _|.took it back to the'store: | was worried beequse thé machine had been — ‘on sale, and | had lost my receipt. Luckily, the clerk She said @ lot.of customers had recently had the same\problem, apd she _ gave me a better machine at the same price. 34° Unitér Jack will fix it! A Match cach problem with the repair needed. B Write a sentence describing each problem. Then add a sentence deseribing the action needed to fix it. Use passive infinitives or gerunds. L doesn't work. for needs to be on The motor needs checking C Think of three items you own that are damaged (or were damaged) in some way. Write a sentence describing each problem. Then write another sentence describing the action needed to fix it, L What's wrong with it? © 35Q Complete the crossword puzzie. Across 1 Do you have another for these flowers? This one is cracked to your job interview, Dave. Two buttons have come he lining is torn. at new food It really helps me chop vegetables more quickly. 10 The buttons on this shirt are They'll come off if they aren't fixed soon. 11 My new dress is I spilled coffee on it. 12 These socks have a hole in them, I'd like to them for another pair, please 13 The glass in that window is It needs replacing. Down 2 This carpet is really dirty. It needs to be 3 The beside your desk needs to be emptied. It’s full of paper, 5 There's a in your jeans. Look, the left leg is badly torn 6 I prefer to cook on a gas 7 The back of my car is slightly ne dro 9 My car door is , and it needs repainting. It looks like someone damaged it with a 10 Look! There's a stain on the of your jacket ~ just inside the collar, 36 © Unité“The world we live in Use the information in the pamphlet and the verbs and prepositions given below to change the sentences from the active to the passive. Here are just some of the dangers facing you and your children. The water wedrink — The food we eat ‘The air we breathe The world we live in 1: Too many dead fish 3. The spraying of 5, Factory chimneys are. 7. The fack of rainfall has inthe rivers are agricultural pesticides _releasing extremely created more droughts contaminating the has caused mysterious. dangerous chemicals. . _ and bigger deserts. ‘water supply. new illnesses. 6. Breathing smog every _ 8, Global warming Is 2: Chlorine and other.‘ '4. Pollution from cars and» day has damaged hatming forests and additives have ruined trucks is destroying. many people's health. wildlife. the taste of our ‘our crops of fruttiand 4 le drinking water: vegetables. S02 OTe Today 1. Our drinking water is being polluted by dead fish in the rivers. (by) 2. (due to) 3. (by) 4 (because of) (by) 6. (as a result of) (because of) (through) 37OQ mamas A Complete the chart. Verb Noun contaminate contamination educate contribute pollution creation protect deplete _ reduction destruction threaten B Write four sentences like the ones in Exercise 1 using words from the chart. Example: Many rivers and streams have been badly contaminated by industrial waste. © Sicese ite corectwordsorphrases 1. Green organizations are trying to save rain forests that have been threatened by developers and farmers. (created / rained / threatened) 2. One way to inform the public about factories that pollute the environment is through = programs on TV. (agricultural / educational! / industrial) 3. The ozone layer has been more in the southern hemisphere than in the northern hemisphere. (created / destroyed / polluted) 4, Agricultural sprays are the soil in many countries. (damaging / eating up f lowering) * is an enormous problem in many large cities where whole families can only afford to live in one room. (pallution / poverty / waste) Geer 2 oe 38° Unit7How safe are your plastic cards? A How many of these cards do you have: credit card, store card, ID card, debit card, phone card, library card? How many of them are made of plastic? B Read the magazine article about plastic cards. It’stin ‘ejay, many pte at for gry hing with credit cards.There are eh Tyncyedecliadligts of ‘crediticards worldwide, but plasticcagds Rew , there.Bills and eoins are gradually being replaced by i¢ yroney.” Bans are issuing debit cards, ang ange Carls are being offered by many typesiof! stores and, Businesses. In many"places, people ate’ now Using plasticcardsat public phones, in the subways, af yas stations; and int supermarkets. In addition, cards that used to be'made of paper are ‘being eplaced by plastic ongs: For example, many ‘gytu merybership cartls ae"now made of plastic. Hoty safe isthe plastic used to make thes cards? Uni rea, ‘most cards have, been made dat eer plastic called polyviriyl chloride (QVC). While. as being produced, Hogd thetalae tleead intto the atmosphere! Onevof the most dangerous chemicals,eleased is dioxin, which is Neause aponetineste, Bsatereee ‘when 4 P¥Cicard is thrown away, it is notbi fable = tonaeebrek down" and tarinat be recycled. ‘Now there'is an aljernative to PVG tarts. Greenpeaces the enviroumental drganization and thexcards. | roddwit ‘charity, has'developed ari *Earth-ffiendly* credit card Thai compbeet taeda able plastic thavis made withia plant-based material ‘The card breaks down in around three months in 4 special soil called Compost in this way, itis completely recycled. By contrast, a PYC card lasts for centuries. Greenpeace hopes that many orgahizations'will follow ics exantple and issue cards that do hot polluté the environment. ‘The World Wildlife Pind sone ‘organization that has followed Greenpeace’s lead. ‘The WWE's advertisiig campaign for a"green” exedicad sues TF money tates the wld go saround, youcan nowhelp niake our world alittle agiecnet by taking out the new PVG-iree WWI Visa SS ras would mgke companies this safér, more | savironmentally Eiendly way to do, business!" ,',' C Check (7) the true statements. For statements that are false, write the true information. 1, Cl Many different types of curds today are made of plastic. 2. CI The plastic used in making most credit cards is fairly safe. O The biodegradable Greenpeace eredit card is not made of plastic, 4. C WWF's attempt to get rid of toxic chemicals is supported by their new PVC-free Visa card. CI Now all banks and credit card companies offer PVC-free credit cards to their customers. D Do you have any plastic cards? Did you know that they are not recyclable? Do you have (or want to get) a PVC-free or “green” card? The world we live in © 39Nouns beginning with ov A Match the nouns and definitions, Nouns Definitions 1, overbuilding a. put something to a particular purpose too often 2. overcrowding b. too many people for a limited amount of food, housing, and materials available for them to live there 3. overflowing ©. having too much of something to deal with 4, overpopulation having too many people or things to be contained; spilling over 5. overuse . too many structures and homes in a certain area 6. overburdened {, too many people or things in a restricted area B Choose the correct noun from part A to complete each sentence. 1. Although is. a major world problem, overall birth rates are beginning to slow as women choose to have fewer children, and at an older age. 2. In some major cities, the problem of is a result of too many skyscrapers and too little land area inside the city limits, 3. There is an of fossil fuels when we should be looking for other natural sources of energy like wind and solar power. 4. City officials are trying to stop development in areas with roads and schools. 5. Tho best way to prevent the of our landfills is to have better and more efficient recycling programs, 6. Another way to help reduce the of our schools is to build more schools and hire more teachers,0 Complete the conversations. Use the expressions in the box and the information in the list. ‘One thing to do’. . The best way to fight Another thing to do ‘One way to help, @& complain to the Parks Department about it a 2 create more government-funded jabs ereate more public housing projects educate young people about its dangers organize a public meeting to protest the threat to public property report it to the local newspaper donate money to charities that provide shelters and food Ac Did you know that a big housing developer wants to build an apartment complex in Forest Hill Park? [think it’s terrible. B; _One thing to do is to complain to the Parks Department about it, A: That's a good idea, B: A: Personally, I'm worried about drug trafficking. It puts lots of children and young people at risk. B dcr A: You know, there’s a lot of corruption in our city government. B: A: Yeah, the bad publicity might help to clean things up a bit. A: There are so many unemployed people in this city. I just don’t know what can be done about it. . A: What worries me most is the number of homeless people on the streets. B: A: Lagi B: The world we live in « 41Complete the sentences using the present continuous passive or the present perfect passive. Then suggest a solution to each problem. 1, Prices have been raised (raise) a lot in recent years. One way to deal with inflation is to stop pay raises = 2. These days, « lot of endangered animals (kill) by hunters and poachers. The best way to stop this practice 3. During the past few years, lots of trees by acid rain. One thing to do about it is 4. Underground water contaminate) by agricultural sprays, The best way to deal with the problem 5. ‘Too many young people's lives (vin) through use of legal drugs. The best way to fight drug traffickers is Write two paragraphs about a charity. In the first paragraph, describe what the charity does. In the second paragraph, explain why you think the charity is useful. A.gobd charity ir my, city is Shelter This -_ «|. organization works'ta reduce the number of _homeless péople ont olur'streets. Shelter believes Shelter is. my favorite chanty because’ ° ‘homélessress is in: my opinion, the gtedtest find jobs. and 42. © Unit7® Choose the correct words or phrases. 1. I want to take a course in because I'm interested in how diot can affect people's health. (environmental science / exercise science / nutritional science) 2. I'd prefer not to study , as I'm more interested in modern life than life in the past. (archaeology / astronomy / criminology) 3. I'd really like to work in radio and television, so I'm thinking of taking a course in (apparel manufacturing / broadcasting / film studies) 4, I'm an artistic type, so Td rather study something like or interior design than study economics. (fashion design / hospitality / nursing) A Write questions with would rather or would prefer using the cues. 1. take a film class/a broadcasting class Would vou rather take a film class or a broadcasting class? on “ j 9 Would you prefer to take a film class or a broadcasting class? 2. study part-time/full-time 8. have a boring job that pays well/an exciting job that pays less 4. take a long vacation once a year/several short vacations each year B Write answers to the questions you wrote in part A. 1 2, 3, 4 43Love it or jeave it A First, complete speaker 4's questions with four things you would not like to do, Use ideas in the bex or your own ideas. learr'to play the accordion. ‘study criminology earn clothing design take a cJass in nutrition learn how to repair watches take @ cooking class Example: A: Do you want to fearn to play the accordion? B: {d rather not. i'd prefer to take @ class in filmmaking. or lid prefer not to. 1d rather take a class in filmmaking, 1 A: Do youwantto _ a ? B: = 2. A: Would you like to ? B: — oe 3. A: Do you want to cea! - 2 Br 4. A: Would you like to ? B B Now write responses for speaker B. For each question, think of something you would prefer to do. Use the short answers I'd rather not or I'd prefer not to and say what you would prefer to do. Answer these questions and give reasons. 1. On your day off, would you rather stay home or go out? (d.rather stay home than go out because oo a = 2, Would you prefer to have a cat or a dog? 8. Would you prefer to live in an apartment building or in a house? 4. When you entertain friends, would you rather invite them over for dinner or take them out to a restaurant? 5. Would you prefer to see a new film at the theater or wait to aee it on DVD? 44° UniteHomeschooling A In some countries, there are chi ‘a good or a bad ide: B Read the newspaper article and underline the information that answers these questions, 1. How many children in the United States learn at home? to teach their own children? 8. How do the Gutersons choose what to teach their children? 2. Why do some parents pret 4. What are two criticisms of homeschooling? nn who are educated by th parents at home instead of by teachers at school. Do you think this is .? Think of two advantages and two disadvantages, Parents ‘Allchildren in thé United States have to receive lan edication, but the law does not say they have to be ediicated in a school. A growing number of parents prefer not to send their children to school: Children who are educated at home are known as “homeschoolers.” Tt is estimated that there ure now between 1.5 and 1,9 million homeschoolers in the United States, about 4 percent of school-age children, Some parents prefer to teach their children at home because they do not believe that schools teach the correct religious values. Others believe they can provide a better education for their children at home. There are now many Web sites about homeschooling, and many parents who teach their children at home use the Internet to exchange ideas and resources. Interestingly, results show that homeschooled children often do better than average on national tests in reading and math. ee et an ims arte ge Ne: C What could the Gutersons teach their childre 1. people without enough food to eat 2. a space robot landing on Mars 3. doctors announcing a cure for the common cold and teachers too! David Guterson and his wife teach their three children at home, Guterson says that his children learn very differently from children in school. Adesson starts with the children’s interests and questions. Ifthe Brazilian rain forests are in the news, it could start a discussion about how rain forests influence the climate, how deserts are formed, and how the polar ice caps affect ocean levels. Homeschooling is often more interesting than going to a traditional school, but critics say that homeschoolers can become social outsiders who are uncomfortable mixing with other people in adult life. Another criticism is that many parents are not well qualified to teach, However, most parents don’thave the time or the desire to teach their children at home, 60, most children still get their education at school, the TV news showed . . .? D Aner reading the newspaper article, wauld you make any changes to the advantages and disadvantages you listed in part A? Lifelong learning « 45e Complete the sentences with by + gerund. Use not if needed, Use the ideas in the box or your own information. cook athome, eat out ge out more often: study a.martial art | eatgood food exercise régularly’ ¥ stay home use e-mail Coeur A good way to keep in touch with old friends is _ = _ You can make new friends ‘The best way to save money is You could stay in shape 6. Istay healthy 7. One way to learn discipline Q Choose the correct words orphrases..—~=~=~*~*~CS~S 1. Diana shows her by volunteering to help people with AIDS. (competitiveness / communication skills / concern for others) 2. My parents' love of art, poetry, and music taught me from a very young age. (artistic appreciation / cooperation / perseverance} 3. [learned from my parents. They taught me the importance of being polite to both family and friends. (concern for others / courtesy / self-confidence) 4. Barbara always gets upset with people who disagree with her, I wish she would show mor (perseverance / self-confidence / tolerance) 5. I recently joined a choir, and I love it. But you need a lot of : because you have to practice the same piece of music for weeks before you're ready to perform it? (artistic appreciation / perseverance / volunteering) 46 © Units_— © Personal qualities A Read about each student in these descriptions and choose a suitable quality for each one. Dartistic appreciation Ccooperation Ci creativity (self-confidence } O competitiveness Ocourtesy Ciperseverance . Citolerance ee eed 1, John is very good at most school subjects, but he has no interest in being “the best.” Instead, he is very kind and helpful. The world would be a better place if everyone showed as much as John. 2. Felix finds school very hard, but no one tries harder than he does. He always apends the whole weekend in the library trying to keep up with his studies. He shows great 4. Betsy always wants to do better than everyone else. In school, she always tries to get the best grades. Her favorite sport is badminton because she’s the best player in the school No one needs to teach Betsy 4. Andrea has more than any of her classmates, She writes fascinating stories that show she has a wonderful imagination. She's also very artistic and does very interesting paintings. B Write two similar descriptions of people you know, Either use the two qualities you didn’t use in part A or choose other qualities. Lifelong learning * 47 esOm A List two methods of learning each of these skills. 1. become a good guitarist by teaching myself by taking lessons 2. learn a new eraft 8, become a good photographer Smarr 4. learn how to drive become skilled at auto repair 6. learn to dance well B Which of the two methods in part A would you prefer to use to develop each skill? Write sentences using would rather (not? or would prefer (not). Give reasons. 1. Ld cather learn guitar by teaching myself than by taking lessons. I'd prefer not to take lessons because they're expensive, 6. 4B « Units[Ma la. THIRD P THIRD EDITION § Interchange Third Edition is 2 {ully revised editio successful English series for adult and young adult lea content, additional grammar practice, and more opportuni listening skills. The series incorporates suggestions from world. By keeping the best, and improving the rest, it remains the grown to know and love. Interchange Thied Edition is written in American English, but reflects the fact that English 's the major language of international communication, and is not limited to any one country, region, or culture, The philosophy of the series is that English is best learned when used for meaningful communication. Key features * A proven multi-skills syllabus * Tesk-based listening activities * A focus on accuracy and fluency * Fun, personalized speaking activities * Contemporary, real-world topics * An updated pronunciation syllabus. * (Natural, conversational language * Frequent learner-centered progress checks. * Grammar in communicative contexts * Anew self-study listening section Level Three of Interchange Third Edition includes a Student's Book, Workbook, Teacher's Edition, Class Audio Program, and Video Program. The Student's Book and Workbook are also available in split editions. ‘A.comprehensive testing program — The interchange Third Edition/Passages Placement & Evaluation Package ~ can also be purchased with the course. The authors Professor Jack C. Richards is an internationally recognized authority on English-language acquisition, teacher training, and materials design. A well-known lecturer and consultant, he has taught at universities in the United States, China, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Indonesia, and Brazil. Professor Richards’ many successtul publications include Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching and Curriculum Development in Language Teaching, Jonathan Hull has taught in Britain, Jordan, Oman, China, Japan, the United States, and Micronesia. He is currently teaching in Thailand. His professional interests include curriculum design, materials development, and the use of introspective methodology in applied linguistics. Susan Proctor has extensive teaching experience in Japan, China, and in the United States, where she has taught at universities in Hawaii and Californie. She has specialized in the teaching of writing and continues to be active in curriculum development and materials design. Daas ee ory era ard BS CAMBRIDGE Cover design by Adventure Hause, NYC