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Unit 4. Listen and practice. Exercise 2. (CD1:19)
Andy: Hi, Sarah. How’s it going?
Sarah: Oh, hi, Andy. Not bad. So, how do you like
Portland?
Andy: It’s pretty nice. Well, actually, it rains a lot …
Sarah: Yeah, it does. That’s why there are so many nice
parks here.
Andy: That’s true. They’re great. But I don’t like hiking
in the rain!
Unit 4. Listen and practice. Exercise 4. (CD1:20)
Sarah: I see what you mean. Well, why don’t you go
hiking in the summer?
Andy: OK. And … in the winter?
Sarah: Swimming, of course! Or working?
Andy: Yeah. And speaking of work … I’d better get
back to my desk. See you, Sarah.
Sarah: Bye, Andy.
Unit 4. Making suggestions. Exercise 1. (CD1:21)
A: You should ask your boss for a day off.
B: Why don’t you ask your boss for a day off?
A: I recommend asking your boss for a day off.
B: How about asking your boss for a day off?
Unit 4. Making suggestions. Exercise 2. (CD1:22)
a
A: What’s the matter?
B: It’s this new software. I can’t seem to … oh, no.
Now where’s my document? Do you know how this
works?
A: Uh … no, not really. Why don’t you ask for more
training? The IT people are really helpful, you know.
B: You’re right. I’ll call someone right now.
b
A: So, the movie starts at 7:00? I can take the 6:30
train.
B: Actually, I recommend taking an earlier train. It’s a
popular movie, and we still need to buy tickets.
A: That’s a good idea.
c
A: Well, my manager was mad at me again today.
B: Really? That’s too bad. Does he get mad at your
co-workers?
A: No, never. And that’s another thing. I can’t stand my
co-workers. And I hate my work.
B: You know … you should look for a new job.
A: Well, maybe …
d
A: Oh, yum. Spaghetti. That’s what I’m going to get.
B: Not me. I’m on a diet. I can’t eat pasta.
A: Well, there’s salad …
B: Salads are boring.
A: Why don’t you bring your own lunch? Then you
can eat something you like.
Unit 4. Conversation strategy: sounding polite.
Exercise 1. (CD1:23)
A: Why don’t you ask for a day off?
A: Why don’t you ask for a day off?
B: How about reading the manual?
B: How about reading the manual?
Unit 4. Conversation strategy: sounding polite.
Exercise 2. (CD1:24)
a
A: I don’t know how to use this fax machine.
B: It’s really easy.
b
A: I feel exhausted!
B: Why don’t you sit down?
c
A: I don’t have the company’s phone number.
B: How about looking it up online?
d
A: How can I get to the restaurant?
B: How about taking a taxi?
Review 1–4. Exercise 5. Happy and sad.
(CD1: 25)
a: I have a bad cold.
b: I’m going to Italy next week.
c: I lost my credit card.
d: I passed my driving test!
e: I got 100% on my English test!
Review 1–4. Exercise 9. What’s the matter?
(CD1:26)
Jill: I don’t know what to do! I’m so tired.
Jill: Mm, that’s a good idea. But I’m so busy, and my
computer isn’t working!
Jill: OK, I will. Sorry, I’ve got a bad headache today.
Jill: Thanks, that’s a good idea. First I need to eat
something, I’m so hungry!
Jill: Yes, OK. Oh no! I left my money at home!
Jill: Of course, thanks. Are you hot? I’m really thirsty!
Jill: Oh right, thanks. You’ve been a big help, thanks
for listening.