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READING
A   Read each description and complete the word.

1 The place where you are born. b __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

2 The place where you grow up. h __ __ __ __ __ __ __

3 Being a citizen of a particular country. n __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

4 A job or profession, such as a doctor or teacher. o __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

5 A person who changes words from one language to another. i __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

B   Complete the conversation in your own words. Write one word for each item.

A: Greg, (1) bet this is your mother.

B: Yes, it is. Mom, I’d like you to (2) my colleague, Margaret.

C: It’s a (3) to meet you, Margaret. I’m Nadine.

A: (4) to meet you, Nadine. But please, (5) calls me Marg.

C: So, what do you (6) Marg?

A: (7) an architect. Oh, look. That’s my husband over (8). I’ll introduce you.

LISTENING

A    1.01 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2   A   B   C   D

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3   A   B   C   D 4   A   B   C   D

B    1.02 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.

1   A   B   C

2   A   B   C

3   A   B   C

4   A   B   C

5   A   B   C

6   A   B   C

7   A   B   C

8   A   B   C

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READING
A   Read each quote. Does it accept or decline an invitation? Write the letter in the correct column.

accept an invitation decline an invitation

“ I’d love to go, but

A B “Maybe some other time.” C “Sounds good. Where?”
I’m busy.”

“ I’m a big salsa fan.

D E “That’s not for me.” F “Yes. What time?”
I’d love to go.”

“ Sorry, that’s past “ That’s definitely

G H
my bedtime.” more my style.”

B   Choose the best word to complete each sentence.

1 Wayne is a big music .

A genre B single C fan D album

2 His favorite are rock, electronic, and hip-hop.

A artists B genres C music D songs

3 He loves live music .

A from streaming services B on the computer C at concerts D on MP3s

4 Matheus Rocha loves music; he can’t imagine his life it.

A and B without C on D under

5 He’s a real fan of American Jazz .

A artists B fans C people D genres

6 Matheus is busy at school, so he listens to music .

A during gym class B during his classes C in the school library D at home
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7 Katherine hates big concerts in an arena where you can’t see the .
A music B musicians C arena D movie

8 Online radio is good because you can songs you don’t like.
A buy B listen to C skip D download

LISTENING

A    1.03 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2   A   B   C   D

3   A   B   C   D 4   A   B   C   D

B    1.04 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.

1   A   B   C 5   A   B   C

2   A   B   C 6   A   B   C

3   A   B   C 7   A   B   C

4   A   B   C 8   A   B   C

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UNIT 3
READING
A   Complete the five conversations.

1 Who’s that woman? 1 She looks like my mom.

1  2  3 2 She’s widowed.
3 She’s my aunt.

2 Are you Adam’s step-father? 1 Yes. He’s my step-brother.

1  2  3 2 Yes. I have two half-sisters.
3 Yes. I am married to his mother.

3 Do you have any other children? 1 Yes. My niece and nephew.

1  2  3 2 Yes, we do. A daughter.
3 No. They have different fathers.

4 Do you have a big family? 1 No. Just the one.

1  2  3 2 Not really.
3 Yes. I have one cousin.

5 Do you have aunts or uncles? 1 Yes. One uncle on my father’s side.

1  2  3 2 No. I’m an only child.
3 Yes. My father’s second wife.

B   Choose the best word to complete each sentence.

1 My aunt’s children are .

A my nephews B my sisters C my cousins

2 My father’s brother is .
A my grandfather B my uncle C my brother-in-law

3 My mother’s mother is .
A my sister B my grandmother C my aunt

4 My sister’s children are .

A my uncles and aunts B my brothers and sisters C my nieces and nephews

5 My husband’s parents are .

A my grandparents B my parents C my in-laws

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6 My mom and dad are my kids’ .
A aunt and uncle B grandparents C in-laws

7 My sister is my daughter’s .
A niece B cousin C aunt

8 My wife’s sister is my .
A sister-in-law B niece C aunt

LISTENING

A    1.05 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2   A   B   C   D

3   A   B   C   D 4   A   B   C   D

B    1.06 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.
1   A   B   C 5   A   B   C

2   A   B   C 6   A   B   C

3   A   B   C 7   A   B   C

4   A   B   C 8   A   B   C

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UNIT 4
READING
A   Read the five descriptions. Write the letter of the notice each describes. Not all notices will be used.

1 For the price of a main course, you get a lot more. A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H
2 Credit cards are not accepted here. A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H
3 This isn’t a good place to find low-fat choices. A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H
4 It’s a good day to have something sweet. A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H
5 None of the dishes here include butter. A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H

TODAY ONLY CASH ONLY

A B
All desserts half price! Sorry for the inconvenience

Entrees include a choice All entrees include soup or

C of vegetable D
salad, bread, and beverage.

Tip included for tables of

We use olive oil or coconut
E six or more. Credit cards F oil in all of our dishes!
preferred

Items marked (*) are spicy

SORRY, we don’t use any
G Items marked (-) are H dairy products.
low-fat and low-calorie

B   Read the quotes. Write the letter under the person who said it.

a waiter a customer a doctor

A “Eat slowly. If you eat B “I’m sorry. This isn’t C “Do you need some
fast, you’ll eat more.” what I ordered.” more time?”

“I recommend the fried “We’re going to need a “I recommend you stop

D E F eating so much fast
clams. They’re fresh today!” few more minutes.”
food. It’s not healthy.”

“ Tonight we have a “Does the pasta sauce

G H
wonderful grilled chicken.”
­
have any dairy in it?”

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A    1.07 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2 A  B  C  D

3 A  B  C  D 4 A  B  C  D

B    1.08 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.
1   A   B   C

2   A   B   C

3   A   B   C

4   A   B   C

5   A   B   C

6   A   B   C

7   A   B   C

8   A   B   C

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UNIT 5
READING
A   Read each description and complete the word.
1 You use this appliance to wash dishes. d __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

2 You use this machine to wash clothes w __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

3 You use this appliance to dry hair. h __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

4 You use this appliance to make coffee. c __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

5 You use this appliance to cook rice. r __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

6 You use this appliance to make juice. j __ __ __ __ __

B   Complete the conversation in your own words. Write one word for each item.
A: Hi Maddie. How’s it (1)?

B: Ugh! My laptop is driving me (2).

A: Again?

B: Yeah, It’s a (3) of junk. Today, it’s making a funny (4) and won’t save any
of my work.

A: I’m (5) to hear that. You really (6) an upgrade.

B: (7) suggestions?

A: I hear the Maxima is (8). And it’s inexpensive.

B: Really?

A: Hey. What are you (9) this weekend?

B: Going laptop shopping with you, I hope?

A: Exactly! Let’s get you something more (10).

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A    1.09 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1  A  B  C  D 2  A  B  C  D

3  A  B  C  D 4  A  B  C  D

B    1.10 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.
1  A  B  C

2  A  B  C

3  A  B  C

4  A  B  C

5  A  B  C

6  A  B  C

7  A  B  C

8  A  B  C

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UNIT 6
READING
A Complete the five conversations.

1 A: Why don’t we go bike riding Sunday? 1 See you.

B: 1 2 3 2 Great idea.
3 How come?

2 A: How about Monday at 2:00? 1 Is that good?

B: 1 2 3 2 When’s good for you?
3 That’s good for me.

3 A: Don’t you usually run on Fridays? 1 Yes, but I hurt my foot.

B: 1 2 3 2 Yes, I am.
3 Because I’m busy this Friday.

4 A: Do you play basketball? 1 Too bad.

B: 1 2 3 2 Do you play?
3 Yes. I’m crazy about it.

5 A: Do you stay in shape? 1 Not as much as I’d like to.

B: 1 2 3 2 I avoid small portions.
3 No, she’s so out of shape.

B Choose the correct word to complete the sentences in the reading.

Despite the Odds

Mark Zupan and Bethany Hamilton are extraordinary athletes.

Zupan is a quadriplegic rugby champion. He uses his arms to (1) his wheelchair.
He stays (2) and lifts weights at the (3) every day. He has good eating
habits and avoids (4) food. He gives (5) and raises money for his sport.

Surfer Hamilton (6) her arm to a shark when she was 13. But she is still a
competitive surfer, and she (7) every day at the beach. She has a prosthetic
(8), but she never uses it when surfing. Bethany appears on TV often. She wants
to help other people follow their (9), even when they face great difficulties. Her
advice: Never (10).

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  1 A move B stop C play
2 A in bed B at home C in shape
3 A park B gym C pool
4 A healthy B tasty C fatty
5 A lectures B money C things
6 A lost B gave C took
7 A reads B relaxes C practices
8 A foot B leg C arm
9 A dreams B lives C diets
10 A surf B complain C give up

LISTENING
A    1.11 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1  A  B  C  D 2  A  B  C  D

3  A  B  C  D 4  A  B  C  D

B    1.12 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.
1  A  B  C 5  A  B  C

2  A  B  C 6  A  B  C

3  A  B  C 7  A  B  C

4  A  B  C 8  A  B  C

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READING
A   Read each quote. Does it describe a good or bad vacation experience? Write the letter in the
correct column.

good vacation experience bad vacation experience

“The food and enter-

“The flight from Japan “That’s my kind of
A tainment on the cruise B C
was long and bumpy.” vacation.”
was incredible.”

D “The trip was kind E “The food was unusual, F “The weather was
of boring, actually.” and I got sick.” fantastic.”

G “The people weren’t H “We stayed at a really

very friendly.” amazing spa.”

B   Choose the best word to complete each sentence.

1 When something is really good it is .

A terrible B friendly C fantastic

2 If someone took something that is yours, he or she it.

A lost B stole C returned

3 When people are kind and friendly to you, they are .

A cold B warm C pretty bad

4 When something doesn’t taste good, it’s .

A unfriendly B cold C horrible

5 A vacation that lets you get a lot of rest is .

A exciting B relaxing C inexpensive

6 A vacation that lets you try new and interesting things to do is .

A boring B exciting C famous

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7 A trip that lets you see beautiful sights is .
A scenic B scary C long

8 When a vacation is not long, it is .

A bumpy B boring C short

LISTENING
A    1.13 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1  A  B  C  D 2  A  B  C  D

3  A  B  C  D 4  A  B  C  D

B    1.14 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.
1  A  B  C 5  A  B  C

2  A  B  C 6  A  B  C

3  A  B  C 7  A  B  C

4  A  B  C 8  A  B  C

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UNIT 8
READING
A   Read each description and complete the word.

1 When something is not socially correct. i __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

2 Having stricter rules for appropriate dress. c __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

3 Appropriate to wear for special events. f __ __ __ __ __

4 Appropriate to wear with friends and family. c __ __ __ __ __

5 The level of a building that is under the ground floor. b __ __ __ __ __ __ __

6 Moving stairs that take people to different levels of a building. e __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

B   Complete the conversation in your own words. Write one word for each item.
A: Excuse me. Do you have these jeans in a smaller (1)? I need a medium.

B: Yes, we do. (2) you go. Would you like to (3) them on?

A: (4), thanks. I think I’ll take this sweater, too. How (5) is it?

B: $19.00.

A: Oh, that’s not (6) bad.

B: How would you like to (7)?

A: Excuse me?

B: Cash or (8)?

A: Oh, credit. But could you please gift (9) the sweater?

B: (10) course!

A: Thank you.

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A    1.15 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2   A   B   C   D

3   A   B   C   D 4   A   B   C   D

B    1.16 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.
1   A   B   C

2   A   B   C

3   A   B   C

4   A   B   C

5   A   B   C

6   A   B   C

7   A   B   C

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UNIT 9
READING
A Choose the correct word to complete the sentences in the reading.

Grounded with Gifts

The reason flights are often (1) is because airlines predict that some people may
not show up for their flight. Overbooking makes sure that there are not too many (2)
seats on a flight, so the airline saves (3). Unfortunately, when (4) is
overbooked, some passengers who have confirmed (5) have to get off the plane.

Getting (6), however, is sometimes a good deal. Airlines offer (7) free
flights, hotel rooms, and other things in exchange for the inconvenience. Airlines often
ask for (8) to get off an overbooked flight in exchange for those benefits. Some
people are happy to do this!

1 A delayed B canceled C overbooked

2 A window B aisle C empty
3 A lives B money C time
4 A a flight B an airline C an airport
5 A hotel rooms B plans C reservations
6 A canceled B bumped C delayed
7 A passengers B flight attendants C the pilot
8 A security B volunteers C the gate agent

B Choose the best word to complete each sentence.

1 When a flight is going to depart late, we say it is .

A delayed B canceled C overbooked

2 When an airplane leaves the gate, it is ready to .

A land B take off C arrive

3 A ticket that lets a person go from one destination to another, but not come back is .
A non-stop B round-trip C one-way

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4 A person pays money to drive a for a period of time.
A taxi B limo C rental car

5 You make a for a flight, a hotel room, or a meal at a restaurant.

A ticket B reservation C announcement

6 A train that makes every stop is .

A an express B a local C a non-stop

7 When an airline sells more tickets than there are seats on a flight, we say the flight is .
A delayed B canceled C overbooked

8 When a flight isn’t going to take off and passengers have to find another flight, we say it is .
A delayed B canceled C overbooked

LISTENING
A    1.17 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2   A   B   C   D

3   A   B   C   D 4   A   B   C   D

B    1.18 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.
1   A   B   C 5   A   B   C

2   A   B   C 6   A   B   C

3   A   B   C 7   A   B   C

4   A   B   C

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READING
A   Complete the five conversations.
1 A: How much do you want to spend? 1 $80 is the cheapest.
B:   1   2   3 2 No more than $80.
3 I could go as low as $80.

2 A: Would they take $20 for that bowl? 1 All I have is $25.
B:   1   2   3 2 It can’t hurt to ask.
3 These small ones?

3 A: Is that bag big enough? 1 Yes, it’s too big.

B:   1   2   3 2 No, I need a bigger one.
3 No, I need a smaller one.

4 A: I can give you four dollars. 1 I can go as high as seven.

B:   1   2   3 2 Would you take five?
3 How about five?

5 A: Is this the best air conditioner? 1 No, it’s not. The X20 is better.
B:   1   2   3 2 Could I have a look?
3 Let me show you something
more affordable.

B   Choose the best word to complete each sentence.

1 In many countries, servers expect their customers to .

A bargain B tip C exchange cash D accept credit cards

2 The for tipping are different from country to country.

A costs B ideas C questions D customs

3 In the U. S., servers expect 15-20% of the total .

A meal B check C credit card D paycheck

4 In U.S. restaurants, you the tip on the table.

A leave B accept C hand D send

5 In Austria and Germany, you the tip directly to the server.

A send B email C hand D charge

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6 In the US and Canada, taxi expect a tip of 15%.
A riders B passengers C drivers D owners

7 In all cases, you never have to tip if the is bad.

A table B meal C service D ride

LISTENING
A    1.19 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2   A   B   C   D

3   A   B   C   D 4   A   B   C   D

B    1.20 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.
1   A   B   C 5   A   B   C

2   A   B   C 6   A   B   C

3   A   B   C 7   A   B   C

4   A   B   C 8   A   B   C

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