1. READ THE CONVERSATIONS
2. Vocabulary Preview. Complete these sentences by using the following word lists.
No kidding comes over stop by sounds
You take Chinese call me
1. If your major is Asian Studies, I’m sure you have to ______________ and
probably some other Asian languages, too.
2. Bye, Jude. Bye, Nica. See __________________ tomorrow.
3. Her name is Tamara. I don’t think that’s a Chinese name. It _____________
Japanese.
My name is Joshua Craig. But please ____________ Josh.
5. I don’t have a car. When Jenny and I do our homework together, she usually
________________ to my house.
6. My cousin is in the hospital. I will ______________ tomorrow and bring her
flowers.
7. You have six sisters and three brothers? __________________!
UNIT 1
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READ
3 Listening for Main Ideas. Marc, Kevin, and Zhen are students at
Griffiths College. They meet in the lobby of their apartment building.
Marc : Hi. How’re you doing?
Kevin : Hi. You’re… Marc, right?
Marc : Yeah. And sorry, you’re…?
Kevin : Kevin. Kevin Chapman.
Marc : Oh, yeah we met on the campus last week. Kevin, this is my friend, Zhen
Yuan. She’s just moved into the building.
Kevin : Hi, Zhen Yuan.
Zhen : Nice to meet you. You can just call me Zhen. Yuan’s my last name.
Kevin : Oh. “Zhen.” That sounds…?
Zhen : Chinese. My parents came over from Hongkong before I was born.
Kevin : Really? I was thinking of taking Chinese this term. Maybe you could help
me.
Zhen : Well, my Chinese really isn’t very good…
Marc : Listen, Kevin. We’re really hungry. Do you want to get something to eat
with us?
Kevin : Sorry, I can’t. I have to meet my new roommate right now.
Marc : Oh, okay. Well, stop by sometime. I’m up in 241.
Kevin : Hey, I’m on the same floor. I’m in 232.
Marc : No kidding…
Kevin : Well, nice meet you, Zhen. I’m sure I’ll see you guys soon.
Zhen and
Marc : See you later.
1. Who was introduced by Marc to Kevin?
___________________________________________________________
2. Are Marc and Kevin close friends?
___________________________________________________________
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3. What class might Kevin take soon?
___________________________________________________________
4. Was Zhen born in Hongkong?
___________________________________________________________
5. Why will the three students probably see each other soon?
___________________________________________________________ 4 Stressed Words. Listen to the conversation once more. 1. The stressed words are missing. Fill out the blanks with words in the box. Some words can be use in two times.
Sounds name hungry 232
Thinking stop eat sorry
Doing something soon moved
good Hi see roommate
241 friend building last
term came campus jack
can’t call floor meeting
nice Chinese really met
born over meet help
Marc : _________. How’re you __________?
Kevin : Hi. You’re… _________, right?
Marc : Yeah. And __________, you’re…?
Kevin : Kevin. Kevin Chapman.
Marc : Oh, yeah we _________ on ________ campus last week. Kevin, this is my
__________, Zhen Yuan. She’s just __________ into the ____________.
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Kevin : Hi, Zhen Yuan.
Zhen : __________ to _________ you. You can just _________ me Zhen. Yuan’s
my __________ __________.
Kevin : Oh. “Zhen.” That sounds…?
Zhen : Chinese. My parents __________ __________ from Hongkong before I
was ____________.
Kevin : Really? I was ____________ of taking ____________ this ___________.
Maybe you could _____________ me.
Zhen : Well, my Chinese really isn’t _______________…
Marc : Listen, Kevin. We’re ____________ ____________. Do you want to get
____________ to ___________ with us?
Kevin : Sorry, I _____________. I have to go _____________ my new
_____________.
Marc : Oh, okay. Well, ____________ by sometime. I’m up in _____________.
Kevin : Hey, I’m on the same ____________. I’m in _________.
Marc : No kidding…
Kevin : Well, ____________ ___________ you, Zhen. I’m sure I’ll _____________
you guys ______________.
Zhen and
Marc : See you later.
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Pronunciation
The –s Ending The -s ending is pronounced differently, depending on the end of the word: /iz/ after –ch, -sh, -s, -x, and -z endings. Examples: teaches, uses, boxes /s/ after voiceless -p, -t, -k, or -/endings. Examples: drinks, speaks, hits /z/ after voiced consonant endings. Examples: carries, brings, father's
7 Distinguishing between –s Endings. Listen carefully as your teacher reads the following words. Check the sound of the word in a line. Then practice pronouncing the words.
/s/ /iz/ /z/
1. toys ___ ___ ___
2. bushes ___ ___ ___
3. tips ___ ___ ___
4. earrings ___ ___ ___
5. buses ___ ___ ___
6. bracelets ___ ___ ___
7. taxes ___ ___ ___
8. scars ___ ___ ___
9. churches ___ ___ ___
10. mothers ___ ___ ___
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8 Vocabulary Preview. Give the meanings of the underlined words. Write
the letter of the correct definition on the space provided after the number.
Sentences Definitions
1. _____ I’m not sure if my English is a. A person who gives opinions on what
intermediate or advanced, so to do.
I have to take a placement test.
2. _____ Many large universities have b. Timed, planned activities.
swimming pools, tennis courts,
and other sports facilities. c. An exam to find the student’s correct
3. _____ New workers in my company place or level.
go to an orientation on their first
day of work. This way they learn d. Informational meeting
all necessary information about
the company rules. e. Places or areas for special activities.
4. _____ My advisor always gives me good
advice about what classes to take.
5. _____ Geraldine has a busy schedule. She
has three classes in the morning
and two classes in the afternoon.
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9 Read the speech
Hello everybody. Welcome to Northeastern College Language Center! I’m Joy Higgins, your academic advisor. You can all just call me Joy. I know today is your first day at our school, so you’re probably a little nervous and maybe a little shy, too. So, I want to tell you right at the beginning: if you don’t understand something, please don’t hesitate to ask questions. Okay? And listen very carefully because we are going to give you a lot of important information – information that will make your experience here enjoyable and useful. Okay, here we go.
Let me tell you about the plan for today. There are three things on your schedule. First, you will take placement test. This test will measure your English level. You will take a reading, grammar, and composition test. Oh, and also listening. A listening test. The whole test takes three hours.
Next, you will meet in small groups, with a teacher for an orientation. This orientation meeting meet will be about important things you need to know, like where to buy your books, what
type of classes you will have and how to find a roommate. This is where you can ask a lot of questions.
Finally, this afternoon, you will take a campus tour. We will show the main buildings where your classrooms are; you will see some of school facilities like tennis court and swimming pool. And you will also visit the library and computer laboratory. I think you will be surprised how large and beautiful our campus is. All right. Are there any questions before we begin?
10. Reviewing Notes. Look at the notes provided below. They
show main ideas of the speech. Do your notes have the same points? If yes, that means you understand the main ideas.
Main Ideas
Speaker : _____________________
Today’s Schedule : _____________________
______________________
_____________________
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B. LISTENING AND SPEAKING IN THE REAL WORLD
Telephone Messages
1 Listening to Telephone Messages. Kevin and Zhen have an answering
machine. The machine records the telephone messages when they are not at home. Listen carefully as your teacher reads the messages. For each message complete the form with the important information.
Outgoing Message
Recording: Hello. You have reached 050-200-956. Sorry, but we’re not in at this moment. Please leave a message after you press zero. If you want to leave a message to Zhen, press nine. Thank you for calling. And have a nice day.
Example:
Caller 1: Zhen, this Sheila from Dr. Garcia’s office. I’m calling to change your appointment. Unfortunately, Dr. Garcia can’t see you at eight o’clock on Wednesday. But I give you an appointment for Friday at eight o’clock in the morning. I hope that’s convenient for you. Please let us know at 050-200-956.
T e l e p h o n e M e s s a g e
To Zhen Yuan
Here is a Message for You
Taken by Kevin
Date Tuesday Time 10:25 a.m.
Leaving a message is pretty simple. You only need to make sure that you have stated all the most important information: your name, the time, the reason for calling, your telephone number.
Change an appointment from Wednesday to Friday at 8:00 a.m.
From Dr. Garcia
Phone No. 050-200-956 Ext. _____________
Telephoned Came to See You Please Phone Returned Your Call Wants to See You Will call Again
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Practice Well
Message 1
Ken: Hello Kevin, this is Ken. It's about noon and I'm calling to see if you would
like to go to the METS game on Friday. Could you call me back? You can
reach me at 367-8925 until five this afternoon. I'll talk to you later, bye.
Message 2
Jerry: Hi, my name is Jerry Beare. It’s ten in the morning. I’m calling to let you
know that our dance rehearsal was moved to Saturday. Would you mind to call me back for more information? You can reach me at 067-700-649. Thanks a lot, bye.
Message 3
Jack: Hi, Kevin, it’s me, Jack. Listen, you want to go with us to a Click concert on
Sunday? My brother has a couple of free tickets. Give me a call today if you
can. I’m at Marvin’s house, and his number is 021-1136. The concerts start
at nine o’clock in the evening. Talk to you later.
Message 4
Jean: This is Ms. Jean from the international student office, returning Mei Yan’s
call. I’m sorry, but we still don’t have your papers ready. Please call me at
extension 8112 if you have any questions.
Message 5
Jasper: Kevin, this is Jasper. My advisor said you work wi