1 UNIT 8

Vocabulary Builder Listen and write the sentence number of the activity in the box

3 Vocabulary Builder Audio Transcripts: 1.I’m really shy, so I don’t like going to KTV. I can’t sing in front of others. 2.It’s summertime! Let’s go to the beach and enjoy the sun. 3.Every time I attend a classical concert, I feel very relaxed. 4. Visiting a museum is a boring thing to do on vacation. 5.Today is a beautiful day. We should go for a bike ride along the river. 6.Susan can’t play any musical instruments. She wants to take piano classes. 7.Jared loves watching sporting events. He talks about baseball all the time. 8.I never get a chance to meet new people. Let’s go to a party tonight! 9.Mike hates going shopping. It makes him tired. 10.Do you like exercising? What sports do you play? 11.I like to go on picnics with my family near the lake. 12.Do you want to go to the movies? I want to see the new Robert De Niro film.

4 Open with default media player Conversation

5 1. fan [f1n] n. I am not a fan of abstract art. I prefer paintings of things that look real. 2. romance [ro`m1ns] n. Love Actually is Sally’s favorite romance movie. 3. live [la6v] adj. The bar has live music on Friday nights. Key Words

6 4. opinion [4`p6nj4n] n. Josh always asks his girlfriend for her opinion before he makes a choice. 5. classical [`kl1s6k4l] adj. I studied classical music before I started playing rock. 6. relaxing [r6`l1ks6;] adj. Mozart’s music is very relaxing. I like to listen to it after work. Key Words

7 1. I’m not sure. a. There is no doubt. b. I don’t know. Review A. Meanings in Context Choose the meaning of the sentence in the conversation.

8 2. Action movies aren’t my cup of tea. a. I don’t really like them. b. I think they are the best. Review A. Meanings in Context Choose the meaning of the sentence in the conversation.

9 3. They’re not my thing. a. I don’t own one of them. b. I’m not interested in them. Review A. Meanings in Context Choose the meaning of the sentence in the conversation.

10 4. I can pick you up. a. I’m stronger than you are. b. I’m able to give you a ride. Review A. Meanings in Context Choose the meaning of the sentence in the conversation.

11 5. I’m not a big fan of Indian food. a. Indian food isn’t my favorite type of food. b. Their Indian food doesn’t taste very good. Review A. Meanings in Context Choose the meaning of the sentence in the conversation.

12 6. That sounds good to me. a. That’s a great idea. b. That’s beautiful music. Review A. Meanings in Context Choose the meaning of the sentence in the conversation.

13 1. What does Greg first suggest that they do tonight? a. Watch TV b. Go to a movie c. Have a cup of tea and talk d. Stay home and cook dinner Review B. Multiple Choice Circle the answers.

14 2. Where is the concert? a. At the movie theater b. At the school c. At the beach d. At the park Review B. Multiple Choice Circle the answers.

15 3. Amanda feels relaxed when … a. Greg takes her to an Indian restaurant. b. Greg picks her up before dinner. c. she goes to a classical music concert. d. she stays inside and enjoys the cool air. Review B. Multiple Choice Circle the answers.

16 4. When are they going to have dinner? a. Before the concert b. Before the movie c. After the concert d. During the movie Review B. Multiple Choice Circle the answers.

17 Language Center

18 1. The best gift to get me is a camera. ________ 2. People shouldn’t say Harry Potter books are boring. They’re not. ________ 3. I don’t like to watch scary movies. ________ 4. Watching sports on TV is exciting for me. ________ 5. My neighbors love listening to hip-hop. I can’t stand it. ________ 6. I can cook my lunch in less than two minutes. ________ 7. My favorite restaurant serves sushi and ramen. ________ 8. Mozart is better than any of today’s musicians. ________ Listen to the audio. Write down the speaker’s name next to the matching statement: Kelly, Iris, Terry. Language Center Kelly Iris Terry

19 Language Center Audio Transcripts: Speaker 1: Kelly I enjoy going to the movies in my free time. I like most kinds of movies, but I’m not a fan of horror movies. Every time I see them, I feel scared. I enjoy reading too, especially English books. Reading is a great way to practice English. Hip-hop music is not my cup of tea. It’s too noisy for me. I usually don’t enjoy watching TV either. The only interesting TV programs are Japanese cooking shows. Japanese food is my favorite type of food.

20 Language Center Audio Transcripts: Speaker 2: Iris Most people think I’m shy, but I’m not. I love meeting people. I also enjoy joining clubs. My hobbies are taking pictures and writing stories. I love reading too. I’m a big J.K. Rowling fan. I think she’s the best writer in the world. Another thing I’m crazy about is classical music. I always listen to it when I eat French food. How about you? Do you like Mozart and Beethoven?

21 Language Center Audio Transcripts: Speaker 3: Terry “You talk too much. You talk on the phone all the time.” My friends always say that about me, but that’s not true. Other people talk more. My favorite activity is watching TV. And I don’t talk when I’m watching something. In my opinion, sports shows are the best. Reading is not my thing. I just don’t have time. I don’t have time to cook either. I prefer instant noodles because they’re quick and easy.

22 Language Center

23 Language Center Match the question with the response. Question: ____ 1. How does Peter feel about surfing the Internet? ____ 2. I’m a big fan of Miley Cyrus. How about you? ____ 3. Is his son interested in playing sports? ____ 4. What do you think about having some Chinese food tonight? ____ 5. Do you want to watch TV with me? ____ 6. What’s your favorite type of movie? Response: a. Sure. He likes basketball the most. b. It sounds good to me. I want some dumplings. c. I love comedies. I like to laugh. d. He thinks it’s interesting. He likes playing online games too. e. I hate her songs. Pop music is not my thing. f. That sounds boring. Sitting around and doing nothing is not my cup of tea. d e a b f c

24 Grammar Focus

25 Sandy: I’m not studying right now. I 1. ____________ to make money. Cam: What are you doing? Sandy: I’m working at the post office. I deliver letters. Cam: Do you 2. ____________ delivering the mail? Sandy: No. I 3. ____________ exercising. I also 4. ____________ to walk around the neighborhood. need mind enjoylove Grammar Focus A. Complete the Dialogue Complete the sentences with the word choices given.

26 Cam: I 5. ____________ to see you back at school soon, Sandy. Sandy: Me too. I 6. ____________ seeing my classmates. I 7. ____________ to return next year. Cam: Well, I 8. ____________ working hard. Sandy: Don’t worry, Cam. I am a hard worker. I 9. ____________ to give up on my education. Cam: I 10. ____________ to help you catch up on your studies. hope miss plan suggest Grammar Focus A. Complete the Dialogue Complete the sentences with the word choices given. refuse promise

27 What do you regret do in life? A newspaper asked people the question. Many people remembered to quit a good job. Some people admitted to leave school too early. Others missed to seeing an old boyfriend or girlfriend. doing to leaving / leaving quitting Grammar Focus B. Correct the Mistakes Fix the errors in the passage. seeing

28 Many fathers didn’t spend enough time with their children. They didn’t stop talking to their kids. They avoided to do things with them because they were busy. to talk doing Grammar Focus B. Correct the Mistakes Fix the errors in the passage.

29 Finally, older people planned go to church more. They didn’t go enough before. What about you? Start think hard about the good things in your life before you decide making changes. to go thinking / to think to make Grammar Focus B. Correct the Mistakes Fix the errors in the passage.

30 Reading Most people agree that ironing is boring. However, would you like to try extreme ironing? Extreme ironing is almost the same as ironing but a little different. Instead of in your bedroom, you do it on a boat, skateboard, or mountain. This is an extreme sport.

31 Reading An extreme sport is a fun and risky activity. It’s also a little crazy. Take shark cage diving, for example. Divers go into the ocean with great white sharks. The divers stay in a cage. This way, they don’t become the shark’s lunch.

32 Reading Everyone knows about the Running of the Bulls. This is an annual event in Pamplona, Spain. Bulls chase participants through the city streets. Injuries are common because the bulls are big, strong, and angry.

33 Reading How about riding your bike on the Road of Death? This is a road in Bolivia. Locals gave it that name because it is the most dangerous road in the world. However, some bikers like it because of the adventure and beautiful view. Do you feel bored with life? Get a bike or a board and start practicing.

34 1. risky [`r6sk6] adj. You shouldn’t drive after you drink alcohol. It’s too risky. 2. annual [`1nj84l] adj. The family trip has become an annual activity. We travel to a different place every year. 3. participant [p3r`t6s4p4nt] n. There were eight participants in the discussion. Key Words

35 4. injury [`6nd.4r6] n. The basketball player suffered serious leg injuries. 5. local [`lok4l] n. One of the locals recommended a restaurant to us. 6. adventure [4d`v5nt]0] n. We went to Brazil last summer. It was a real adventure. Key Words

36 Are you missing something in your life? Do you have extra energy to get rid of? Are you a little 1. ___________ in the head? If you said yes to these questions, an extreme sport like volcano boarding is perfect for you. Visitors to Nicaragua’s Cerro Negro volcano can slide down the mountain at speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour. Going down an active volcano can be 2. ___________. Review A. Complete the Passage Use the correct form of the words given to fill in the blanks. crazy risky

37 Review A. Complete the Passage Use the correct form of the words given to fill in the blanks. Some parts of Cerro Negro are 3. ___________, but the boarding area isn’t. 4. ___________ can sometimes happen, but it’s as safe as snowboarding. Are you ready for a one-of-a-kind 5. ___________? dangerous Injuries adventure

38 1. Where could extreme ironing be done? a. On your balcony b. In a convenience store c. On a skateboard d. In your living room Review B. Multiple Choice Circle the answers.

39 2. What does the article say about shark cage diving? a. It is against the law in Australia. b. Participants dive with great white sharks. c. It is a boring activity these days. d. Divers eat lunch in the cage. Review B. Multiple Choice Circle the answers.

40 Review B. Multiple Choice Circle the answers. 3. What is true about the Running of the Bulls? a. Injuries happen all the time there. b. The bulls run away from participants. c. It happens once a month in Pamplona. d. The bulls usually stay in a cage.

41 Review B. Multiple Choice Circle the answers. 4. Why do bikers go to the Road of Death? a. Their relatives died on the road. b. There are bulls on the road. c. They enjoy the pretty scenery. d. It is in a historic valley.

42 Writing Write about your favorite free-time activity (at least five sentences). Use the sentence patterns below. Task I

43 Hey Mike, How are you? Are you 1. _________ this weekend? I know you like to 2. _________. I often go 3. _________ with my friends on Saturday because I like to dance. Would you like to come to a 4. _________ with us this weekend? There is a cool place near my house. They play 5. _________ music and 6. _________. I go there at least 7. _________ a month. The cover 8. _________ is $20, but I know the owner. We would get a 9. _________. We spend around $8 every time we go. Dancing is always fun. Does this sound like a 10. _________? Let me know ASAP. Janet Writing Janet is writing an to Mike. She wants to invite him out this weekend. Fill in the blanks. Task II free party clubbing club pophip-hop once charge discount plan discount / hip-hop / club / plan / free / pop / party / once / clubbing / charge

44 The End