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Answer Key

Unit 1: One Laptop Per Child

Questions about the Reading

1. C
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. The XO has impacted children’s lives by giving them a chance to learn, connect with children around the world, and make new friends.
Writing about the Article

1. He has received support from computer companies, the UN, and government leaders.

2. The XO has built in Wi-Fi which allows it to connect to the Internet.

3. The XO has been used in places like Peru and Nigeria.

VocabularyBuilding

1. B

2. C

3. A

4. D

5. A

6. B

7. C

8. B

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PhraseBuilding

in that
went into production
turns out

Grammar Exercise

1. running
2. worrying
3. visit
4. watching
5. start

Listening Exercise

1. B

2. A

3. D

Listening Activity

1. It is simple.
2. For up to six hours
3. For up to twelve hours
4. 2000 times
5. 500 times

Unit 2: Green Profits

Questions about the Reading
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. Clean technologies may not be worth the high cost.
Writing about the Article
1. They are making companies lower their pollution levels.
2. By 2015, it might be worth $1 trillion.
3. Two examples are light bulbs andrefrigerators.
VocabularyBuilding
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. B / PhraseBuilding
all the time
a whole host of
move away from
Grammar Exercise
1. because
2. While
3. Although
4. Although
5. because
Listening Exercise
1. A
2. A
3. D
Listening Activity
1. six percent
2. four percent
3. the lights
4. the TV and computer
5. five to ten percent

Unit 3: Well-Loved Pets

Questions about the Reading

1. B
2. C
3. D
4. C
5. Some vacation homes are pet friendly so people do not have to leave their pets at home.

Writing about the Article

1. People can buy coats, shoes, dresses, and collars.
2. They watch pets while people go on vacation.
3. The owners are worried the animals will damage their property.

VocabularyBuilding

1. A
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. A
8. D /

PhraseBuilding

can't bear to
a bite to eat
out on the town
Grammar Exercise
1. to
2. from
3. about
4. in
5. to

ListeningExercise

1. C
2. A
3. C

ListeningActivity

1. a cat
2. a bike
3. He sings.
4. neighbors
5. a CD

Unit 4: Italy’s Fashion Kings

QuestionsabouttheReading

1. C
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. Top design firms have brand power, which allows them to branch into other areas in fashion.
Writing about the Article
1. They are held in Milan and Paris.
2. In Abu Dhabi, he took part in a show.
3. It is worth about forty-eight billion euros in yearly sales.
VocabularyBuilding
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. D

8. B

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aware of
branch into
took off
Grammar Exercise
1. nowhere
2. everywhere
3. elsewhere
4. everywhere
5. nowhere
Listening Exercise
1. D
2. B
3. B
Listening Activity
1. Milan
2. a new line of handbags
3. diamonds

4. one million euros

5. wear the jacket

Unit 5: Viral Marketing

Questions about the Reading
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. Viral marketing is a fairly new type of marketing.
Writing about the Article
1. They post information on forums, blogs, and other websites.
2. It tells people how to get a free account.
3. Videos that are funny and interesting work well.
VocabularyBuilding
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. D
7. D
8. A / PhraseBuilding
came across
on the lookout
thought up
Grammar Exercise
1. in
2. at
3. on
4. in
5. on
Listening Exercise
1. A
2. B
3. A
Listening Activity
1. ice cream
2. a free video game
3. a password
4. lots of games and chances to win prizes
5. a free car

Unit 6: The NBA Goes Global

Questions about the Reading
1. D
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. Global players in the NBA have helped to make the game more popular internationally.
Writing about the Article
1. He started playing in the NBA in 2002.
2. It has deals with restaurants, car companies, and many other global firms.
3. There were games in London, Rome, and Shanghai.
VocabularyBuilding
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. D / PhraseBuilding
took on
far from
on top of
Grammar Exercise
1. called
2. attract
3. asking
4. traveling
5. given
Listening Exercise
1. B
2. A
3. D
Listening Activity
1. last night
2. Texas
3. Argentina
4. 200
5. Two hours

Unit 7: The Gossip Media

Questions about the Reading
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. C
5. The media is a common part of our daily lives.
Writing about the Article
1. They talk about them in offices, chatrooms, and coffee shops.
2. The paparazzi help keep stars in the public eye.
3. They can be found in Hollywood and London.
VocabularyBuilding
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. C / PhraseBuilding
in the public eye
Regardless of
at the end of the day
Grammar Exercise
1. wherever
2. whatever
3. wherever
4. However
5. Whatever
Listening Exercise
1. C
2. A
3. A
Listening Activity
1. a new CD
2. money
3. a top ten song
4. 1958
5. new fans

Unit 8: Running a SOHO

Questions about the Reading
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. The type of SOHO one starts depends on one’s skills.
Writing about the Article
1. With those skills, a person could build websites.
2. SOHOs usually need a computer with an Internet connection.
3. It can help win a client’s trust and business.
VocabularyBuilding
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. D / PhraseBuilding
earn a living
do the trick
word of mouth
Grammar Exercise
1. theirs
2. him
3. she
4. us
5. your
Listening Exercise
1. C
2. D
3. A
Listening Activity
1. two weeks
2. twenty years
3. more than 100
4. a set of books and DVDs
5. fifteen percent

Unit 9: Adventure Tourism

Questions about the Reading
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. The tourism industry is important to local economies.
Writing about the Article
1. A few popular countries are Costa Rica, India, New Zealand, and Botswana.
2. In that country, people can meet local tribes.
3. In that case, a person can hire a guide.
VocabularyBuilding
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. C / PhraseBuilding
get more out of
Of that
in mind
Grammar Exercise
1. Along
2. besides
3. rather
4. Besides
5. along
Listening Exercise
1. C
2. A
3. B
Listening Activity
1. farmer
2. Australia
3. three
4. chickens, pigs, and cows
5. feeding the chickens

Unit 10: Cannes Film Festival

Questions about the Reading
1. D
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. Cannes is a global event because directors, actors, and reporters from all over the world go there for the film festival.
Writing about the Article
1. The Cannes Film Festival is held in southern France.
2. The festival is an important marketplace because it brings filmmakers and distributors together.
3. Martin Scorsese led classes at the festival.
VocabularyBuilding

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. C

5. B

6. D

7. C

8. A

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got a foot in the door
on the world stage
putting on
Grammar Exercise
1. their
2. his
3. she
4. us
5. your
Listening Exercise
1. B
2. B
3. C
Listening Activity
1. Friday
2. Seven
3. A discussion group
4. Food and drinks
5. Admission is free

Unit 11: Giving Away Billions

Questions about the Reading
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. Some billionaires are concerned about the Forbes list.
Writing about the Article
1. He gave it to hospitals, schools, and other charities.
2. He admired what Bill and Melinda Gates were doing.
3. The list is published once a year.
VocabularyBuilding
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. B / PhraseBuilding
hold onto
give away
turn around
Grammar Exercise
1. who
2. where
3. which
4. which
5. who
Listening Exercise
1. B
2. C
3. C
Listening Activity
1. a museum
2. It needed major repairs.
3. 2,000
4. $50,000
5. $25,000

Unit 12: Computer Actors

Questions about the Reading
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. A problem with using CGI is thatsome human body parts don’t look real.
Writing about the Article
1. They became importantin the 1970s.
2. They are recorded by sensors attached to the actor’sface and body.
3. The characters’ teeth and eyes look fake.
VocabularyBuilding
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. D / PhraseBuilding
as far back as
One by one
out of work
Grammar Exercise
1. All the food was eaten by the dog.
2. Many accidents are caused by tired drivers.
3. The sign was blown down by a strong wind.
4. A lot of noise was made by the children.
5. The market is controlled by two companies.
Listening Exercise
1. C
2. A
3. B
Listening Activity
1. their jobs
2. The Real Actors of America
3. watch 100% CGI movies
4. twenty-five percent
5. in ten years

Unit 13: New York City

Questions about the Reading
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. New York City’s tourism comes from the people who visit the city to enjoy the amazing number of sights and sounds.
Writing about the Article
1. It was given to the US by France.
2. They can go to Broadway, LincolnCenter, and smaller theaters.
3. They often cost $300 per night.
VocabularyBuilding
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. A
8. C / PhraseBuilding
made up of
spread out
get around
Grammar Exercise
1. many
2. Some
3. Few
4. much
5. Most
Listening Exercise
1. D
2. B
3. C
Listening Activity
1. weekly newspapers and magazines
2. music, art, and theater
3. the time and place
4. the nearest subway station
5. online

Unit 14: Fresh Water: A Growing Crisis

Questions about the Reading
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. Salt water makes up almost all of the Earth’s water.
Writing about the Article
1. It takes 1,000 tons of water to grow one ton of wheat.
2. In the US, ninety-five percentof the country’s water comes from underground supplies.
3. They might fight over water rights.
VocabularyBuilding
1. D
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. C
8. A / PhraseBuilding
As many as
rely on
put pressure on
Grammar Exercise
1. seriously
2. limited
3. covered
4. drivers
5. cleaning
Listening Exercise
1. D
2. C
3. B
Listening Activity
1. fifty years
2. the mayor
3. MilltownRiver
4. three or four years
5. swimming and fishing

Unit 15: Exporting Culture

Questions about the Reading
1. D
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. The spread of fashion became more possible with the Internet.
Writing about the Article
1. Many popular movies come from Hollywood.
2. People can learn about a foreign country’s history and beliefs.
3. There are Chinese, Indian, and Arabic restaurants in many cities.
VocabularyBuilding
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. A / PhraseBuilding
make his way
meet up
in no time
Grammar Exercise
1. every
2. any
3. Every
4. all
5. any
Listening Exercise
1. A
2. C
3. A
Listening Activity
1. this weekend
2. WestfieldHigh School
3. fifteen
4. books and paintings
5. concerts and other shows

Unit 16: Aging Populations

Questions about the Reading
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. Better nutrition is one reason forlonger lifespans.
Writing about the Article
1. That year, Japan’s fertility rate was 1.32.
2. The average was seventy-six in 2004.
3. Much of the population is sixty-fiveor older.
VocabularyBuilding
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. D / PhraseBuilding
in a rush
Due to
fell on
Grammar Exercise
1. for
2. with
3. for
4. to
5. With
Listening Exercise
1. B
2. A
3. B
Listening Activity
1. fifty-five
2. sixty
3. money
4. the cost of living
5. It gives them something to do.

Unit 17: The Power of YouTube

Questions about the Reading
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. YouTube gives its members a voice by allowing people to record their opinions and post them on the Internet for the world to see and hear.
Writing about the Article
1. More than 100 million videos are viewed every day.
2. They made people feel like an important part of the election.
3. In the future, it will likely become even more popular.
VocabularyBuilding
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. D / PhraseBuilding
losing trust in
change the face of
More than anything
Grammar Exercise
1. what
2. that
3. What
4. where
5. that
Listening Exercise
1. C
2. A
3. D
Listening Activity
1. backpacks
2. three
3. at school and in the city
4. on its site and on YouTube
5. music and other effects

Unit 18: Replanting the World’s Forests

Questions about the Reading
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. Current reforestation efforts are spreading because more countries are learning about the benefits of healthy forests.
Writing about the Article
1. A variety of tree species are being planted because it increases an area’s biodiversity.
2. It is serious because fifty-one percent of the nation’s primary forests have been cut down.
3. Forests help fight global warming by removing carbon gases from the air.
VocabularyBuilding
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. C / PhraseBuilding
cause for alarm
make room for
taking steps
Grammar Exercise
1. Hopefully
2. sad
3. possible
4. easily
5. honest
Listening Exercise
1. C
2. A
3. D
Listening Activity
1. GreenHillsPark
2. everybody
3. aGardenCenter
4. a free lunch
5. the city’s Parks Department

Unit 19: Yoga

Questions about the Reading
1. D
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. Hatha Yoga is so popular because it attracts people who want to exercise.
Writing about the Article
1. It was written more than 2,000 years ago.
2. It is closely connected to the Hindu religion.
3. An asana is a pose.
VocabularyBuilding
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. A
7. D
8. A / PhraseBuilding
coping with
What’s more
take up
Grammar Exercise
1. have
2. are
3. was
4. has
5. comes
Listening Exercise
1. D
2. A
3. A
Listening Activity
1. YogaGarden
2. 1957
3. at least fifteen yearseach
4. 7:30
5. on the website (

Unit 20: Crime Fighting Scientists

Questions about the Reading
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. Real crime scene investigators collect very important evidence.
Writing about the Article
1. Police officers first used ballistics in 1835.
2. It is compared to the information in a database.
3. They often have degrees in biology or chemistry.
VocabularyBuilding
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. A / PhraseBuilding
nothing short of
on the front lines
up against
Grammar Exercise
1. being
2. be
3. being
4. been
5. be
Listening Exercise
1. C
2. A
3. A
Listening Activity
1. send criminals to jail
2. the CSI effect
3. DNA evidence
4. They have very little evidence.
5. during trials