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UNIT 1 UNIT 5 UNIT 9
1 5.1 page 142 Vocabulary Practice 1 9.1 page 149 Vocabulary Practice
Intro track
2 5.2 page 142 Vocabulary Practice 2 9.2 page 149 Vocabulary Practice
1 1.1 page 136 Vocabulary Practice
3 5.3 page 120 Grammar Practice 3 9.3 page 128 Grammar Practice
2 1.2 page 112 Grammar Practice
4 5.4 page 41 Exercise 6 4 9.4 page 77 Exercise 5
3 1.3 page 5 Exercise 4
5 5.5 page 143 Vocabulary Practice 5 9.5 page 150 Vocabulary Practice
4 1.4 page 137 Vocabulary Practice
6 5.6 page 143 Vocabulary Practice 6 9.6 page 78 Exercise 2 and 3A
5 1.5 pages 6 and 7 Exercise 2 and 3A
7 5.7 page 42 and 43 Exercise 2 and 3A 7 9.7 page 79 Exercise 5 and 6
6 1.6 page 7 exercise 6 and 7
8 5.8 page 43 Exercise 5 8 9.8 page 79 Exercise 7
7 1.7 page 7 Exercise 8
9 5.9 page 43 Exercise 7 9 9.9 page 151 Vocabulary Practice
8 1.8 page 137 Vocabulary Practice
10 5.10 page 143 Vocabulary Practice 10 9.10 page 151 Vocabulary Practice
9 1.9 Page 137 Vocabulary Practice
11 5.11 page 44 Exercise 3 11 9.11 page 80 Exercise 2
10 1.10 Page 113 Grammar Practice
12 5.12 Page 121 Grammar Practice 12 9.12 page 129 Grammar Practice
11 1.11 Page 9 Exercise 5
13 5.13 page 45 Exercise 5 13 9.13 page 81 Exercise 4
UNIT 2
UNIT 6 UNIT 10
12 2.1 page 138 Vocabulary Practice
14 6.1 page 144 Vocabulary Practice 14 10.1 page 152 Vocabulary Practice
13 2.2 page 12 Exercise 5A
15 6.2 page 122 Grammar Practice 15 10.2 page 152 Vocabulary Practice
14 2.3 page 12 Exercise 5B
16 6.3 page 49 Exercise 4 16 10.3 page 130 grammar Practice
15 2.4 page 114 Grammar Practice
17 6.4 page 145 Vocabulary Practice 17 10.4 page 85 Exercise 4
16 2.5 page 13 Exercise 7
18 6.5 page 145 Vocabulary Practice 18 10.5 page 153 Vocabulary Practice
17 2.6 page 13 Exercise 8
19 6.6 page 52 Exercise 4 19 10.6 page 153 Vocabulary Practice
18 2.7 page 139 Vocabulary Practice
20 6.7 page 123 Grammar Practice 20 10.7 page 88 Exercise 3A
19 2.8 page 139 Vocabulary Practice
21 6.8 page 53 Exercise 5 21 10.8 page 131 Grammar Practice
20 2.9 page 115 Grammar Practice
22 6.9 page 54 Exercise 2 and 3B 22 10.9 page 89 Exercise 5
21 2.10 page 17 Exercise 4
23 6.10 page 55 Exercise 5 and 6 23 10.10 page 90 Exercise 2 and 3A
22 2.11 page 18 Exercise 2
24 10.11 page 91 Exercise 5 and 6
23 2.12 page 19 Exercise 5B and 6 UNIT 7
25 10.12 page 91 Exercise 7
24 7.1 page 145 Vocabulary Practice
UNIT 3
25 7.2 page 124 Grammar Practice UNIT 11
24 3.1 page 140 Vocabulary Practice
26 7.3 page 59 Exercise 4 26 11.1 page 154 Vocabulary Practice
25 3.2 page 116 Grammar Practice
27 7.4 page 146 Vocabulary Practice 27 11.2 page 154 Vocabulary Practice
26 3.3 page 23 Exercise 5A
28 7.5 page 60 Exercise 2A and 3 28 11.3 page 154 Vocabulary Practice
27 3.4 page 23 Exercise 5B
29 7.6 page 61 Exercise 5 and 6 29 11.4 page 94 Exercise 3
28 3.5 page 23 Exercise 6B
30 7.7 page 61 Exercise 7A 30 11.5 page 132 Grammar Practice
29 3.6 page 141 Vocabulary Practice
31 7.8 page 146 Vocabulary Practice 31 11.6 page 95 Exercise 6
30 3.7 page 141 Vocabulary Practice
32 7.9 page 146 Vocabulary Practice 32 11.7 page 155 Vocabulary Practice
31 3.8 page 24 Exercise 2 and 3
33 7.10 page 125 Grammar Practice 33 11.8 page 96 Exercise 3 and 4
32 3.9 page 25 Exercise 5 and 6
34 7.11 page 63 Exercise 4 34 11.9 page 97 Exercise 6A and 7
33 3.10 page 25 Exercise 7
35 7.12 page 63 Exercise 5B 35 11.10 page 97 Exercise 8A
34 3.11 page 26 Exercise 3A
36 11.11 page 156 Vocabulary Practice
35 3.12 page 26 Exercise 4 UNIT 8
37 11.12 page 156 Vocabulary Practice
36 3.13 page 117 Grammar Practice 36 8.1 page 147 Vocabulary Practice
38 11.13 page 133 Grammar Practice
37 3.14 page 27 Exercise 6 37 8.2 page 126 Grammar Practice
39 11.14 page 99 Exercise 4
38 3.15 page 27 Exercise 7B 38 8.3 page 67 Exercise 5
40 11.15 page 99 Exercise 5
39 8.4 page 67 Exercise 6
UNIT 4
40 8.5 page 148 Vocabulary Practice UNIT 12
39 4.1 page 141 Vocabulary Practice
41 8.6 page 148 Vocabulary Practice 41 12.1 page 157 Vocabulary Practice
40 4.2 page 141 Vocabulary Practice
42 8.7 page 70 Exercise 3 42 12.2 page 134 Grammar Practice
41 4.3 page 31 Exercise 4
43 8.8 page 127 Grammar Practice 43 12.3 page 103 Exercise 4
42 4.4 page 31 Exercise 5
44 8.9 page 71 Exercise 5 44 12.4 page 157 Vocabulary Practice
43 4.5 page 118 Grammar Practice
45 8.10 page 72 Exercise 2 and 3 45 12.5 page 106 Exercise 3 and 4A
44 4.6 page 31 Exercise 6
46 8.11 page 73 Exercise 5 and 6 46 12.6 page 135 Grammar Practice
45 4.7 page 31 Exercise 7B
47 8.12 page 73 Exercise 8 47 12.7 page 107 Exercise 5
46 4.8 page 142 Vocabulary Practice
48 12.8 page 107 Exercise 6A
47 4.9 page 119 Grammar Practice
49 12.9 page 108 Exercise 2 and 3
48 4.10 page 35 Exercise 4
50 12.10 page 109 Exercise 6 and 7
49 4.11 page 35 Exercise 5
50 4.12 page 36 Exercise 2B and 3
51 4.13 page 37 Exercise 6 and 7B

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A: I’m not so sure! It’s difficult. I tend not to use A: Don’t expect instant success – it can be
UNIT the word ’cool’ very often. It suggests other slow-moving at first and it can feel as if

1 people are ’uncool’ and I’m totally against

describing people that way!
E: But your videos are very popular.
nobody is watching but stay with it. Always
be open-minded too. There are lots of
opportunities out there, but they might take
A: Yeah, but I definitely don’t think that’s you by surprise. The last thing – and this is
pages 6 and 7 exercise 2
1.5  
because I’m cool. I tend to think it’s because probably the most important – always be
and 3A
I’m warm! It’s always really important to yourself.
E = Eric, C = Cathy, T = Tom, build a personal connection with the viewer. E: Very useful advice. Thank you, Albany.
Talking E: And it’s definitely worked! You now have A: Thanks, Eric.
Zone S = Sara, A = Albany
over 2 million subscribers! I mean you’re E: You can vote for Albany at the CoolTube
E: Hello. I’m Eric Maduro and welcome to
world-famous! awards and there’s a link to her videos on
the show. This week the nominees for the
A: Not bad for a geeky high school kid, I guess. our website. But from us, that’s all for today.
unique ’CoolTube’ awards were announced.
E: Not bad at all! And we’ll find out more about Thanks for watching and goodbye!
Aimed at discovering the world’s coolest
how you went from a geeky high school kid
social media superstars, these awards got us
to a social media sensation right after this
thinking – what exactly is cool? UNIT
break.
C: Cool? That’s a hard one! In a way, I think
cool is just being yourself. It’s about being
comfortable with who you are – which isn’t page 7 exercise 6 and 7
1.6   2
always easy! E= Eric, A = Albany
T: To be cool, it’s really important not to care Talking page 18 exercise 2
2.11  
Zone
about being cool. But that’s really hard! I
E: Hello and welcome back to the show. We’re B = Ben, A = Abigail
mean, most people care about that kind of Talking
speaking to Albany Summers. Zone
thing!
S: I generally think that cool means different She’s been nominated for a ’CoolTube’ award A: Hey!
things to different people, so it changes all and her YouTube channel has over 2 million B: Hello. Do you want to watch a movie? I’ve
the time. That’s why you shouldn’t take it too subscribers. Albany, becoming famous been trying to find something interesting on
seriously. If you’re not cool now just wait a so quickly must be life-changing. Did you Netflix. I’ve been staring at the screen for,
few years! expect to be so successful? like, ten minutes and I can’t decide. Have you
E: Today, we’re meeting one of the CoolTube A: No, definitely not – not in my wildest seen any of those?
nominees, the highly-respected social media dreams! I mean, I just create videos about A: No. Click on “Trending now.”
star Albany Summers. But before we do, let’s my everyday life. Of course, I hoped that my B: OK.
hear her thoughts on being cool. friends and co-workers would watch them A: Have you seen A Quiet Place?
A: Hi guys! So... apparently, I’m cool, which is and give them a thumbs-up. But when my B: The one where the family’s voices attracts
weird! As some of you might already know, channel hit 10,000 subscribers, I knew I was ghosts or something?
I’m one of the nominees for a ’CoolTube’ on to something, so I just decided to keep A: Yeah, and they all have to communicate in
award. So firstly, I want to say a big thank going. sign language!
you to all of you! I have no doubt that you’re E: And why do you think your channel is B: No.
the ones who really deserve the award. But attracting so many viewers? A: Oh... it’s a great movie.
secondly, I want to say – what?! If you know A: It’s hard to tell. It might be that my videos are B: I’m not really big on scary movies. I saw
my Back in School videos, you’ll know for natural and unrehearsed. There’s no acting, Paranormal Activity a while ago, and I had
certain that I was not cool! Back then, it felt no camera crew, and there are no special nightmares for, like, two nights straight.
like cool meant popular or good-looking. effects – it’s literally just me so it feels as A: Really? OK. Oh, Burn After Reading. That’s a
’Cool’ people wore the same clothes, had the though I’m friends with my viewers. good one.
same expensive gadgets and liked the same E: And some people now describe you as a B: I do like George Clooney.
music as everybody else. I definitely wasn’t ’social media influencer’. What is that? A: Ah, if you like George Clooney, you’re going
cool – I was a math geek! But then I did a A: I’m really not sure about that label! Basically, to love it.
little research and found out that coolness if you have a lot of followers you can use B: But it’s like a thriller, isn’t it?
is hard to define! I mean, first it just meant social media to talk about trends, brands A: It’s more of a comedy, actually.
’not warm’ then, in the 1920s, jazz musicians or products you believe in. For example, I B: Good, I’m not in the mood for anything too
used it to describe something or someone mentioned a brand of soap I love made by serious. Is it funny?
they liked. From then on, ’cool’ changed as a really forward-thinking company. I didn’t A: It’s both funny and smart at the same time.
fashions changed. And it feels as though think anything of it but then the company Oh, and Brad Pitt is in it!
it’s changing again. Now it seems like cool contacted me and said we should do B: Oh.
is about being yourself – and I think that’s business together. A: What?
pretty cool! E: And will you? B: I’m not crazy about Brad Pitt.
E: And I’m delighted to welcome Albany to the A: Absolutely, but only for things like that. A: Oh, come on! You’re so hard to please!
show! Things I really identify with. It could allow me B: No, I’m not! Look here’s one that’s definitely
A: Thanks for having me. to produce these videos full-time and that’s worth watching. Mamma Mia – Here We
E: OK, let me see if I got this right. The world what I’m passionate about! Go Again!
thinks you’re cool, but you think you’re E: Sounds like a dream job and leads me to my A: I’m not really into musicals.
definitely not. Doesn’t that make you more next question. What advice would you give B: I saw the first one recently. It’s one of the
cool? to someone who wants to do what you do? best things I’ve seen in a long time.
A: OK, let’s watch it.

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B: I’m really sorry, but I don’t really feel like C: My garden! That’s where I go whenever I’m D: Oh, around once every two weeks – whenever
watching a movie right now. I’m so tired. annoyed, usually when I argue, sorry ‘discuss the Twins play. Except when the season’s over –
A: Are you serious? things’, with my husband. It has a very calming then I have to find somewhere new. That’s
B: Do you want to catch a movie on Saturday effect. where my app comes in!
instead? R: I like to avoid going to any busy places. I T: Oh yes, of course – we’ll talk about that in
A: Sure. If we can pick one! remember when I was young I always went part two. Please join us then!
to the park. I was disgusted when they turned
page 19 exercise 5B and 6
2.12   it into a mall! page 25 exercise 5 and 6
3.9  
S: I have a lot of safe spaces. Places affect
B = Ben, A = Abigail T = Tasha, D = David
Talking me a lot. If I’m feeling very sensitive I need Talking
Zone somewhere quiet. If I’m angry, I need Zone

B: Are you ready? somewhere loud. T: Welcome back. I’m here with David Bard,
A: Yep. Just checking what’s on. They’re T: These hideaways are important. According creator of the MyThirdPlace app. David,
showing Brooklyn! to psychologists, we’re all supposed to we know third places are psychologically
B: Never heard of it. have one. Now programmer David Bard has important. But why do we need an app?
A: It’s from a few years ago but it’s one of my developed an app to help us find them. So, D: Long before I created the app, I knew I had
favourite movies. David – do you have somewhere you go to to do something to protect these types of
B: Really? What’s it about? get away from it all? spaces. In the past, there were always public
A: It’s set in the 50s. It tells the story of a young D: Oh, absolutely! Everybody really ought to places, like village squares, town halls, and city
Irish woman who moves to New York, where have somewhere like that. Mine is Target parks. Somewhere you could go that wasn’t
she falls in love. But then, well, her past kind Field – home to the Minnesota Twins baseball your home or your workplace. We call this a
of catches up with her, and she’s got to team! ’third place.’ But nowadays they’re a bit more
choose between two countries. T: Sounds good! And why are these places so difficult to find. And don’t we all want to keep
B: And? important? our “special places” to ourselves? Of course, I
A: I don’t want to spoil the ending, but I think D: In the modern world, when we’re not at realize there are still town squares and public
what I loved was the message. Leaving the home, we’re at work. parks, but they aren’t separate from work or
life you know in search of something better. Most of us spend at least eight hours of our home. Go outside and you’ll notice that almost
B: Sounds like exactly the kind of thing I need to everybody has a device that allows their boss,
day at work. And many workplaces can be
watch right now. Who’s in it? their partner or their children to contact them...
unfriendly, uncomfortable and, above all,
A: I don’t remember the actors’ names except wherever they are. This has a huge effect on
stressful. Most experts advise that we’re really
for Saoirs... people because it’s so much more difficult to
not supposed to live like this. That’s why we
B: Saoirse... escape responsibilities and obligations. This
all need somewhere to escape to. It can be
A: Saoirse Ronan, who plays the leading role. affects everyone because a third place must
somewhere quiet or somewhere you can get
She gives such a powerful performance! But be obligation-free! Wouldn’t you want to be
the whole cast is fantastic, and the script is the social interaction you might not get at
free of your boss or even your mother-in-law?!
written by Nick Hornby. work. Psychologists call this the ’third place.’ T: So, your solution to a technological problem
B: Isn’t he the guy who wrote High Fidelity? T: And what should a good ’third place’ be like? is more technology?
A: That’s the one! But I think Brooklyn is much D: Now, that’s an excellent question! The short D: Exactly! If you can’t beat them, join them!
better. It got great reviews at the time, and was answer is that it’s different for everybody. Seriously though, the idea came to me when
nominated for two or three Oscars, I think. You really can’t tell somebody what their safe I had to work in New York for six months. I’m
B: And you wouldn’t mind sitting through it again? space should be. It can be many things. It from Minneapolis and I know all my favorite
A: Definitely not! I’d love to watch it. doesn’t even have to be a particularly quiet hideaways here, but in New York I was lost.
B: Sounds great. Let’s go! or peaceful place. One of my colleagues, Everybody knows that New York is busy but
A: Wow, that was easy! for example, told me hers is at an airport for me that wasn’t the problem. It was all just
B: You know me – Mr. Decisive! and I totally get that! Sure, airports are busy so unfamiliar! How do you find a hideaway
A: Sure! and noisy but that doesn’t matter to her. in a city of over 8 million people? I did what
She doesn’t mind the noise, she loves the everybody does – I went online. I could find
excitement! At an airport, there’s always the websites for the best food, coffee, even the
UNIT
possibility of going somewhere new! They best sandwich, but that didn’t help me find

3 can make you feel hopeful, and this is an

important emotion to have when you’re in
your ’third place’.
somewhere that felt special to me, personally.
So, that’s when I invented the app.
T: And how does it work? Especially when these
page 24 exercise 2 and 3
3.8   T: And how else should you feel when you’re places are so personal? Isn’t it hard for an
there? app to get to know us as individuals?
T = Tasha, C – Cathy, R = Rich, D: Again, it differs from person to person, but D: That’s the million-dollar question! I don’t
Talking
Zone S = Sara, D = David the most important thing is that you don’t claim that MyThirdPlace can find you your
have to be there. At home and at work we all third place. Only you can do that so there’s
T: Hello and welcome to the show! I'm Tasha
have, you know, responsibilities. You can’t no point pretending. But it can recommend
Harris. Today, we’re talking about the
just come and go whenever you want. If you places. It does this through an algorithm
importance of place. Now, we all have our
do, you’d better be prepared to lose your job that assesses your personality type. First, you
own little hideaways. Those special places,
or your partner! But in our third place we build your profile. You enter your personal
where we feel totally comfortable and relaxed.
can go four times a week, or once a month. information and answer a series of questions.
For some it’s a cafe, for others it’s a park. It
Then the app gives you a choice of places.
might even be a library. But wherever it is, it’s There’s no obligation.
You just choose the ones you like the most.
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The app uses this information to suggest B: Yes, it has. A lot of blocks of flats have been A: But then the woman behind me gets out of
safe spaces near you. You can even choose turned into tourist accommodation, so now her car and starts banging on my window,
the city too. So, right now my suggested safe there are fewer places for local people to yelling at me.
spaces in London are Bob’s Cafe in Peckham live, and prices have gone up a lot. B: No way!
and The Resthouse in Greenwich. M: That must be difficult, especially for young A: I just drove off but I’m still shaking.
T: That’s fantastic! I’ve been living here for people. B: Why are people so aggressive when they’re
seven years and I’m still not sure where my B: It is. Having said that, the best thing about driving?
third place is! tourism is the tourists themselves, in general. A: I don’t know.
We love sharing our history and culture with B: Come. Sit down.
D: You’d better get the app then!
them. And they come from so many different A: I guess it is stressful. When you’re driving,
T: Don’t worry – I’m already on it! Thanks, David!
countries. It’s fascinating! you’re constantly under pressure even if
D: Thank you, Tasha. Enjoy! you’re not aware of it.
T: That’s it for this week. Thanks for watching M: Thanks Barbara for ...
B: It’s true. I think there’s more to it than that
and see you next time! though. Once, I read a study that said if you
think of your car as an extension of your
page 26 exercise 3A
3.11   UNIT personality, you’re more likely to lose your

M = Man, B = Barbara
M: Barbara, tell us about tourism in Dubrovnik.
4 temper on the road.
A: I’m not sure I follow.
B: If you see your car as part of yourself, then
Do you think it’s a good thing? anything that puts your car at risk is like a
page 31 exercise 4
4.3  
threat to you, personally.
B: I grew up in Dubrovnik, and there have been a
lot of changes here. By far the biggest change A: Did you see Jessica’s blog about pet peeves? A: Hmm... that may be true to a certain extent,
has been the increase in tourism, especially Tokyo sounds like a great place to live. Just but a lot of people who are normally calm
recently. We’ve become a really popular think, no rude sales clerks, no one blocking and even-tempered can lose control of their
tourist destination since the series Game the door of the train. I love it! emotions when they get behind the wheel.
B: Yeah, I know what you mean. You know what B: Yeah, but why?
of Thrones was filmed here! In many ways,
really gets on my nerves here in New York? A: Perhaps it’s because they try so hard to keep
tourism is great, but it can cause problems.
A: No, what? control of their feelings in their day to day lives.
M: Tell us more.
B: Having to tip people for the holidays. You B: No, sorry, I don’t get that.
B: Well, tourism is the biggest employer locally. A: Like, say your boss is rude to you, but you
Chefs, waiters, other hotel staff, tour guides know, the New Year and all that. I don’t mind
tipping in restaurants. I know waiters work can’t lose your job, so you keep quiet. You
like me – we all count on tourism. None of us leave the office and as soon as someone cuts
hard. But at the end of the year ... even the
would have a job without it. you off, you take it out on the other driver,
hairdresser is someone who gets a tip for the
M: So tourism is essential for the local economy? who has nothing to do with your problem!
holidays! Does that make sense to you?
B: Exactly. B: Hmm... that makes a lot of sense. My father
A: Yeah, I know. And postal workers! Everyone
M: Great. Any other benefits…? is the sweetest man you’ll ever meet, but he
in my building seems to tip the postal worker.
B: Well, tourists also bring life to the areas they becomes a whole different person when he
And how often do we send mail these days,
visit. Dubrovnik wouldn’t be such a lively, gets stuck in traffic!
anyway? With so much tipping, I’m always
cultural place if it wasn’t a tourist destination. A: And this sort of behavior is learned too, isn’t
broke by January 1st.
M: Interesting. Now … you also mentioned there it? Children see their parents yelling at other
B: Well, the New Year will be here before we drivers and they think it’s normal.
are problems associated with tourism? know it. Speaking of Tokyo, I heard there’s
B: Yes, 45,000 people live in Dubrovnik; yet we B: I hadn’t thought of that.
no tipping in Japan. A: Not to mention movies like Fast and Furious,
get about 2 million visitors a year! A lot of the A: No! Let’s move there. Do they wait in line which tend to show aggressive driving as
visitors arrive on cruise ships. Every time one in Tokyo? You know what my pet peeve is? something exciting... almost positive!
arrives, thousands of passengers get off to The way some people behave when they’re B: I think I’ll stick to walking!
visit the old town. trying to get a taxi. Now I know more and A: Good idea!
M: So, there are too many tourists? more people use taxi apps these days. And
B: Yes. But, actually, the mayor of Dubrovnik I guess I could, too. But I really like the old-
page 37 exercise 6 and 7B
4.13  
has come up with a good idea. He wants fashioned yellow taxis.
to limit the number of ships arriving here, A: So what’s your pet peeve? A = Abigail, B = Ben
and reduce the number of visitors in the old B: Well, have you ever been about to get into a Talking
Zone
town. This is great news, as we really need to taxi when a group of people pushes in front of
protect and look after our city. you? I can’t believe anyone thinks that’s OK! B: Hi!
A: Um … I have a confession to make ... A: You’re not going to believe what happened
M: That will be better for the environment, too,
today.
won’t it?
B: What?
B: Definitely. At the moment, there’s a lot of page 36 exercise 2B and 3
4.12  
A: You know I started that short course on safe
pollution from the ships, and from the tour driving this morning?
buses that bring tourists from the ships to the A = Abigail, B = Ben
Talking B: After our conversation the other day?
old town. Another environmental issue it will Zone
A: Yeah. You’ll never guess who was there!
help is rubbish. All these extra people come A: You won’t believe what just happened. B: Who?
off the cruise ships, and they throw their B: What’s wrong? A: Our ’friend’ – you know, the angry driver!
rubbish away in the bins in the old town. A: I was waiting at a traffic light and I guess I B: No way! Did she recognize you?
That’s a lot of rubbish to deal with! was a bit distracted because I didn’t move A: As soon as she saw me. I couldn’t believe my
M: And has tourism had an impact on the price immediately when the light turned green. eyes! And it gets worse – the only empty seat
of life here for local people? B: That happens all the time! was right next to her!

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B: That must have been so awkward. recent survey, 64% of Americans said they In the most severe cases, people can have
A: Tell me about it. And what was the first topic were worried about the climate, with 22% what’s called Seasonal Affective Disorder.
of the lesson? saying they were very worried. And almost People with SAD, find different seasons – most
B: Let me guess – road rage? everybody agrees, there’s so little we can commonly winter – make them feel anxious
A: Exactly. He showed us a video with some do that it’s definitely going to cause bigger and on edge. But even for people who don’t
very alarming statistics, but I was trying so problems in the future. have SAD, winter in a cold climate can be a
hard not to make eye contact with my ’friend’ T: But in your book, there are some positives. depressing time of year. It’s so cold and dark
I couldn’t pay attention. J: Yes, climate change has already resulted in that most people don’t go outside. When
B: I bet it was really uncomfortable. many terrible disasters. But these disasters you don’t go outside, you quickly become
A: It was. And she came up to me at the end of can lead to acts of extraordinary kindness. In lethargic and start to feel kind of down.
the lesson. 2012, Hurricane Sandy caused New York to T: How can you fight that?
B: Are you serious? Was she angry? shut down. It was so severe in some areas that J: It’s difficult. People generally find winter
A: No. She apologised. She said she’d just been people’s homes were badly damaged. They difficult for two reasons – there isn’t enough
fired so she wasn’t thinking straight.  had no access to food, clothes or electricity. light, and you don’t go outside. So, my
B: Which kind of explains it. But all over the city people were eager to recommendation is to get out during the day
A: Totally. Listen, I better go. help. They set up food stalls so people could whenever you can.
B: See you later. And drive safely. eat and donated clothes so people stayed T: Does that really make such a big difference?
A: Thanks! dry. And it’s not just in this country. In Japan, J: Oh, light and being able to go outside can
people came from all over the country to have such a major impact it’s influenced
help rebuild affected cities after the 2011 entire cultures! Study after study shows that
UNIT
tsunami. And in 2016 in Ecuador, people left people who live in warm climates tend to be

5 their jobs and families to work in emergency

camps and hospitals. Of course, these acts of
kindness don’t solve the problem, but they T:
more motivated and optimistic, which in turn
makes them more passionate about life.
Hmmm, some of our viewers might disagree.
page 42 and 43 exercise 2 and 3A
5.7   are so important because they inspire others. Isn’t that just a stereotype?
They show how people can bring a positive J: Yes, it is but so many scientific studies show
T = Tasha, R = Rich, C = Cathy, mindset to a negative situation. that light stimulates our brain. There must
Talking
Zone J = Joel T: But do you think a disaster is needed to make be some truth in it! And people who spend
people think this way? more time outside, exercise more too. And
T: Hello and welcome to the show. I’m Tasha
J: I hope not. It would make such a difference exercise is good for both your physical and
Harris. In recent years, extreme weather
if we could work this way before disaster mental health.
events have increased. Hurricanes, floods,
strikes rather than afterwards. If we could, I T: So, we should all live in warmer countries to
heatwaves – the impact of climate change
think we’d make big changes happen. feel more dynamic?
has been felt by people all over the world.
T: Even on a major issue like climate change? J: Not exactly but we should all try to get
R: We went to New York last winter and it
J: Absolutely! But also in our everyday life. The more exercise. Movement makes us happy
snowed the entire time. This resulted in our
weather has such a strong influence on our and energetic, and the lack of it makes us
flights being cancelled so we had to stay
mood but that doesn’t mean we can’t do grumpy and lethargic.
an extra week. It sounds great, but we were
things to help ourselves! T: I think I should go for a run!
actually pretty miserable.
T: Let’s talk more about that in part two. Please J: That’s always a good idea!
T: Last year our whole street was flooded. We’re
join us then! T: Thanks, Joel, it’s a fascinating topic. That’s
still repairing some of the damage and it’s
absolutely exhausting. it from us. Thanks for watching and see you
C: My sister lives in Australia and her house was page 43 exercise 5
5.8   next time!
damaged in a wildfire. Luckily, they weren’t at T = Tasha, C = Cathy, R = Rich,
home, but the damage was so bad that they’re Talking page 44 exercise 3
5.11  
Zone S = Sara, J = Joel
desperate to find somewhere else to live.
T: As these stories become increasingly T: Hello and welcome back. I’m here with Joel W = Woman, M = Man
common, it affects all of us. This is the Jones, author of Under the Weather. In part W: ... meaning there will be more turbulence. So
subject of the book Under the Weather and one, we looked at how global warming is I guess I’ll be travelling by train more often ...
its author, Joel Jones, joins us today from changing our moods. But it isn’t just extreme M: Yeah, me too. Interesting article. There’s one
Washington. Hello Joel. weather that influences how we feel. From thing they didn’t mention, though.
J: Hi Tasha. severe storms to drizzly Monday mornings, W: What?
T: So, is climate change affecting the way we weather affects our mood every single day. M: Thanks to climate change, people will be
feel? C: My mood completely depends on the eating less chocolate in the future.
J: Oh, without a doubt. Weather always impacts weather – just ask my friends! I get very W: Why? What do you mean?
mood, but extreme weather can be so grumpy when it’s cold. M: Here, let me google it. Listen: “In the next
devastating that it can influence every aspect R: I actually like cold weather but when it rains three decades, temperatures in West Africa,
of our lives. This has huge consequences for day after day, it’s pretty miserable. where 70% of cocoa is grown, are expected
our emotional well-being. S: It makes such a big difference to me. The to rise by 2 degrees Celsius. This rise in
T: In what way? weather here really gets me down. Cold, temperature is going to make it too hot and
J: Well, severe weather events can be very cloudy and wet – come on, give me some sun! dry for cocoa trees.”
traumatic. They can lead to feelings of stress T: So, Joel, does the weather change how you W: So you’re saying that ...
and anxiety. Obviously, it’s very distressing feel? M: Yeah. At the present rate, by 2050 the world
for those involved but it has such a domino J: Oh, absolutely. I hate winter! In some parts will have run out of all its chocolate. Maybe
effect that even people who have never of the US, the winters have been so cold that even before that.
suffered a snowstorm or a hurricane are people just stay indoors for months! And W: Oh, no!
becoming increasingly pessimistic. In a studies show that one in five Americans find M: Bad news for chocoholics everywhere.
the winter months difficult.
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W: Like me! I mean, how will I ever survive B: Yeah, maybe we seemed a bit too immature. revolutionizing language learning and with us
without chocolate? Well, say that he turns us down... today is Cameron Hooper, who describes himself
M: It’s going to be tough! A: ... which I think he will... as the ’Polyglot Edutainer’. Hello Cameron!
W: But is it really going to happen? B: ... what next? C: Hi Eric!
M: Well, we can’t be really sure. I mean, we A: We’ll either have to look for a new roommate E: Cameron, first question – what is a Polyglot?
might still have chocolate. But I bet your or... C: A Polyglot is somebody who speaks multiple
favourite chocolate bar will definitely be B: Or what? languages.
more expensive than it is today. A: ... find a way to save some money. E: And an ’Edutainer?’
B: Like what? We’re pretty economical when it C: Ah, I made up that word! It’s for somebody
UNIT comes to food and stuff. that educates and entertains. I always try to
A: We could always switch to a cheaper internet produce videos that do both.

6 provider.
B: But even if we save 10 or 20 dollars, what
difference would it make?
E: And you reach thousands of students every
day?
C: That’s right. The internet is capable of
page 54 exercise 2 and 3B
6.9   A: It’s something! And there are other things we reaching the entire world! Some of my videos
can do. Like, why not use LED lights instead have been viewed over a million times.
B = Ben, A = Abigail of normal bulbs? E: More viewers than this show! Let’s take a
Talking B: You mean the ones that are cool to the look at one. It’s Cameron's top tips to learn
Zone
touch? any language!
B: Erm... there’s something I’ve been meaning A: Yeah, they’ll save us a ton of money in the C: Hi guys! I’m the Polyglot Edutainer and here
to ask you. long run. are my three top tips to learning any language!
A: What? B: Is it worth it though? They’re so expensive to You can’t be shy when you learn a language.
B: How would you feel about having another buy. Don’t wait until you’re fluent before you start
roommate? A: We’d have to look into that. The point I’m speaking. Make friends and speak as soon
A: A third roommate? making is that if we’re serious about saving as you can – you can correct your mistakes
B: Yeah. There’s this guy at work who’s just money, every little bit counts. later! Once you’ve made friends be sure to
moved from LA. He really needs a place to B: No, I get it. I really do. It’s just we’ll need to start speaking as soon as possible. Then it’s
live and we do have an extra room. spend an extra $200 as of next month, and time to surround yourself in the language.
A: I guess we could use the money, especially I’m not sure we’ll be able to save that much. You can do this without leaving the house.
now the rent is going up. What’s he like? A: So even if Paul turns us down, we might have As soon as you start understanding some
B: He seems nice. He’s more fun than most to look for a new roommate? things, you should start to interact with the
people in their forties. B: I think so. language. Listen to songs, read simple news
A: He’s in his forties?! stories, watch movies with the subtitles on.
B: Is that a problem? Whatever it is, do it in the language you’re
A: Wouldn’t it be weird to live with somebody learning! Finally – never stop learning! When
who’s old enough to be our father? UNIT

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you’ve started to pick up a language, you
Regardless of how nice he is? must not stop. This might sound obvious but
B: Just because he’s older doesn’t mean we
so many people start, learn and then give up!
can’t get along. You’ve got older friends.
Don’t do it! And the best way to succeed at
A: Yeah, but hanging out is one thing, sharing page 60 exercise 2A and 3
7.5   learning? Make it fun! You’ll always find it easy
an apartment quite another.
to learn if you enjoy it.
B: True, but it might be nice to have somebody E = Eric, Ca = Cathy, T = Tom,
Talking
E: OK now I know where I went wrong! I don’t
older and more responsible around. S = Sara, C = Cameron
Zone think I’ve ever succeeded at making learning
A: Responsibility has nothing to do with age!
E: Hello and welcome to the show. I’m your fun exactly!
B: OK. I’m just saying, there’s a lot you can learn
host, Eric Maduro. Today we’re talking about C: No, a lot of people don’t. I never had a talent
from somebody older.
language learning. I speak English and for languages. I struggled to learn them at
A: But what if he doesn’t watch the same TV
Spanish and I love languages. So, I should be school and I didn’t really speak anything but
shows we do? Or like the same music?
good at learning them! But while I’ve been English until I was about twenty.
B: You like Ed Sheeran and I can’t stand him.
pretty successful at learning one or two, E: Only seven years ago? Sounds like an
We’re still friends, right? People can get along
there are others I just can’t quite manage. awesome journey, which we’ll learn more
no matter how different their tastes are.
And I’m not alone! about in part two! Join us then.
A: Yeah, I suppose.
B: For your information, he’s a huge Ed Sheeran Ca: I learned French at school for seven years
fan. and I still find it hard to understand. Although page 61 exercise 5 and 6
7.6  
A: He is? But how do you know he won’t mind I’m really into French music so I know the
words of loads of French songs! E = Eric, C = Cameron
sharing an apartment with people half his age? Talking
B: Good question. Maybe we should find out. T: I lived in Korea for a while. I learned a bit Zone
of Korean, but it wasn’t easy. Then I started
E: Hello and welcome back to the show. Today
page 55 exercise 5 and 6
6.10   watching this Korean soap opera and it was
I’m speaking to Cameron Hooper – teacher,
totally addictive! I’m pretty good at it now!
linguist and all-round intelligent guy.
B = Ben, A = Abigail S: I’m learning Swedish at the moment and I
Talking But Cameron, you say you failed to learn
Zone really enjoy it. But I’m pretty bad at speaking
languages in school.
– I think I sound like a child! I’m good at
B: So, what did you think? C: Oh, yeah. I had a short attention span when
listening, though. I think it’s because I’m a
A: Well, he seems nice, but did you see the look I was a kid and I found it hard to concentrate
big fan of Swedish movies.
on his face when he saw the mess in the in class. I enjoyed other languages. I just
E: But for those of us who don’t have a talent
kitchen? couldn’t seem to understand them!
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E: So, what changed? again and again. Unless you have a really details. It’s like watching a 12-hour movie
C: When I left school, I thought ’that’s it. If I good memory, constant review is essential. and remembering a quarter of it.
haven’t learned a language by now, I never Speaking of repetition, here’s tip 2: repeating A: Uh huh.
will.’ But at university, I met people from words out loud is a simple but powerful way F: And don’t get me started on spoilers! Don’t
other countries and I started to pick things to help you remember vocabulary – provided you hate it when you accidentally find
up. I had to change my mindset. But I soon that you know what the words mean, of out how an episode ends because people
realized I really enjoyed it. course! Otherwise, what’s the point? Hmm couldn’t keep quiet on social media?
E: And that’s the topic of one of your other ... What else? Oh, tip 3 may be helpful: try to A: Tell me about it! I’m sick and tired of reading
videos, isn’t it? ‘play’ with the new vocabulary. For example, spoilers.
to learn the expression ‘keep an open mind’, F: Yes, but it’s ten times worse if you binge-
C: The ’Train your Brain’ series? They’re actually
imagine your brain and an open window, watch a whole season of a show all at once
my favorite!
even if it feels a bit strange! on the day it’s released and ...
E: Let’s take a look!
S2: So you mean I should learn an expression, say A: ... you accidentally post a spoiler. Then
C: People come up with a lot of reasons NOT someone else finds out how the whole series
to learn a language. I’m here to prove there it out loud, close my eyes, and try to see it?
T: That’s exactly what I was going to say. Here’s tip ends before it’s even started!
are no excuses! It’s never too late! People say F: Exactly.
that only babies pick up languages easily. But 4: when you learn a new word or expression,
close your eyes and try to visualize it, even if it’s A: Hmm ... Well, I think you might have convinced
that’s not true at all. In fact, as adults we’re me! Maybe I’ll just watch one episode.
actually really good at learning vocabulary. an abstract concept such as ‘love’ or ‘peace’.
F: So does that mean you’re joining us on
Just use your imagination! One final point:
For language learners, it’s always better Saturday?
don’t forget tip 5: You can remember new
to think – if a baby can do it, why can’t I? A: OK, OK, you win!
words more easily as long as you learn them
The short answer to this one is – they aren’t.
with words they go with. For example, instead
Sure, there are languages that are trickier to page 72 exercise 2 and 3
8.10  
of simply learning “boost,” try to memorize
learn than others, but this usually depends
“boost your memory.”
on what your native language is. A baby born A = Abigail, B = Ben
S3: So you’re saying it’s better to learn “know Talking
in China doesn’t just decide to learn Spanish Zone
something by heart” instead of simply “by
because it’s easier. As babies, we all learn the heart”? A: What’s that?
languages we hear every day and as long as T: Yes, I think so. You see ... B: An exercise machine.
we’re motivated, we do that as adults too. You A: I didn’t know you were working out.
should always try to surround yourself in the B: I’m not.
language. This is a frequent issue, especially for UNIT A: So how come you...?
beginners. People believe their brain is simply
incapable of learning a language. If you’ve ever
thought of using this excuse, let me tell you
8 B:

A:
I was watching the infomercial channel last
week...
And you bought something? Again?!
this – it isn’t true! We do learn in different ways. B: They’re incredibly persuasive! “Buy one,
But if you’re struggling with languages, don’t page 70 exercise 3
8.7   get one free!” “Call now, and we’ll double
wait until you’re completely fed up – find new the offer!” They’ll do whatever it takes to
F = Fred, A = Anna
ways to learn! Remember – make it fun! convince you!
E: I think I’m guilty of all of those excuses! F: ... so are you still up for Saturday? A: They’re manipulating you. Whatever way
A: Oh, no, I forgot. But, you know what, it’s you look at it, that’s what it’s all about. And
C: We all are!
been a crazy week, and I guess I’m going – hmmm – they got you!
E: So just quickly before we finish, I wanted to
to stay at home to get some rest if it’s OK. I B: Yeah, whatever. It’s just that whenever I watch
ask you – do you really believe anybody can
think I’d like to have a quiet weekend – just an infomercial, something strange happens.
learn any language?
for a change! Besides, there’s an old series of It’s almost as if I’ve been hypnotized.
C: Oh, absolutely. There’s no language that’s
Black Mirror I’d like to watch. However hard I try, I can’t help it.
too difficult. But you have to want to. And in F: That’s the science-fiction programme, isn’t it? A: Good arguments are convincing. When I
order to want to, language learning has to be A: Yeah, on the dangers of technology. bought my new vacuum cleaner, there was
enjoyable. F: So you mean you’re going to watch the nothing wrong with my old one, but the ads
E: And the first step for budding language complete series? convinced me it was time for a change.
learners? A: Absolutely! I love that programme. When I B: Tell me about it.
C: Check out the Polyglot Edutainer! finish an episode, I can’t help watching the A: They are funny though. They’re so over
E: Thank you, Cameron. And thank you for next one. Or the next two! It’s like I’m out of the top and silly you can’t help laughing
watching. See you next time! control! sometimes.
F: Hmm ... Personally, I’m not into binge-watching. B: I can’t help spending money on things I don’t
page 63 exercise 5B
7.12   A: Why not? need!
F: I like to take my time between episodes,
T = Teacher, S1 = Student 1, think about them, read the reviews, talk page 73 exercise 5 and 6
8.11  
S2 = Student 2, S3 = Student 3 about the characters over coffee! Watching
T: ... use a new word or expression, which lots of different episodes one after the other A = Abigail, B = Ben
feels a bit, you know, superficial. Talking
means you need to actively try to remember Zone
the new vocabulary. A: Hmm ... I hadn’t thought about that.
S1: But how can we do that? F: Besides, waiting for a new episode is fun, too. A: Do you want to watch something?
T: Well, let me give you some useful tips. You It makes me look forward to it even more. In B: Sure.
fact, the anticipation is the best part! A: Ugh – ads! Be careful – don’t buy anything!
might want to take some notes.
B: Don’t worry, I’m going to grab a snack!
S1: OK. A: I see what you mean.
A: You see, here’s what I don’t get. How do
T: Let’s start with tip 1: before you can use a F: And here’s another problem. When you
they ever sell any products? Most people
new word confidently, you need to see it binge-watch, you miss lots of important

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do something else whenever ads come on, say that design and function are like a pair accurate but it was extremely useful. And it
right? You grab a snack, I check my phone. of shoes – you can’t have one without the looked good too. Today, most metro systems
B: So? other! OK – time for a test! have symmetrical, color-coded maps like this.
A: So, what’s the point of running a TV ad if T: What?! And millions of people use them every day.
most viewers might not even notice it? A: Tasha – what can you tell me about the T: And what’s your second example?
B: It’s hard to tell, but I think ads might work design of this chair? A: It’s the Sydney Opera House.
even if you don’t remember seeing them. T: OK it’s a simple, old, wooden chair. It’s T: But I love that building!
I think it’s all about creating familiarity. It’s multicoloured, so we’ve got light blue or A: Oh, me too! I mean, it’s one of the most
kind of subliminal. turquoise stripes, and gold stripes and teal famous designs in the world. It perfectly fits
A: What do you mean? that is, blueish-green stripes? the natural surroundings and has become a
B: You know, sort of unconscious. Like, I went A: Good. But you’ve focused on the color and symbol of both Sydney and Australia. There’s
to the drugstore yesterday. And I just couldn’t the material. You haven’t mentioned the only one problem – the sound. For years,
get this image of a denture cleaner out of my four legs, the back or the armrests – but musicians complained that they couldn’t
head! And obviously, I don’t have false teeth that’s design too. The look and purpose of a hear their music clearly. A big problem for
but it’s just incredible, I saw an ad on TV. And product should work together. In fact, this is an opera house! So, when the architect Zaha
I kept seeing it over and over! at the heart of all good design. Hadid built an opera house in Guangzhou,
A: Yeah, that makes sense. It’s the same T: And in your book, you use a particularly China, she made sure it looked and sounded
principle as a song that keeps replaying in unusual product to illustrate this. good! As in Sydney, the Guangzhou opera
your head, isn’t it? But still... can’t these ads A: Yeah, I mean Tupperware might not be famous house looks amazing. It’s a huge, glass
have the opposite effect? You know, you’re for the way it looks, but I think it’s a fantastic building that’s like nothing else in the world.
just totally turned off? example of good design. It was invented in And the sound is incredible!
B: I see what you mean, in theory, but I’m not 1945 and quickly became popular. There were
sure that happens. Once you’ve seen an ad T: So, it works on both levels – function and
two reasons for this. It had a really important design?
a few times, aren’t you more likely to pay function. People could use it to keep food
attention to it? A: Exactly! As all good design should.
fresh for longer and they stacked easily too, so
A: OK – true confession! I did once sign up for T: Thank you very much, Ava. And I cannot
you could store them almost anywhere. These
a Chinese course that was advertised on the recommend the book highly enough. It’s a
small, colorful, plastic boxes weren’t just really
internet. fantastic read and looks beautiful too. But
useful, they were modern and stylish too. One
B: One of those internet banner ads?! that’s it from us. Until next time – goodbye!
magazine even described them as ‘little art
A: Yeah! objects.’ My mother really loved this reddish
B: See! I’m not the only one! color. They called it “retro red vintage.” UNIT

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9
and efficient.
T: But in your book you talk about bad design
too. page 90 exercise 2 and 3A
10.10  
A: Oh, yeah – there are plenty of examples of
A = Abigail, B = Ben
page 78 exercise 2 and 3A
9.6   that! Talking
T: Let’s look at them in part two – join us then! Zone
T = Tasha, A = Ava
Talking A: Your phone’s been buzzing nonstop!
Zone page 79 exercise 5 and 6
9.7   B: Oh, it’s the woman from Synergy. She wants
T: Hello and welcome. I’m Tasha Harris! It’s to know if I want the app developer job.
time for our weekly book club and it was an T = Tasha, A = Ava A: Congratulations!
Talking
easy choice for me this week. It’s a brilliant Zone B: But I can’t make up my mind whether to take
new book called A Design for Life by the T: Hello and welcome back to the show. Today it or not.
young American author Ava Janssen. This I’m with Ava Janssen to talk about her B: I was approached by a company called
book is selling like crazy! It’s non-fiction, brilliantly written book A Design for Life. Ava, Future Bytes too. I had the first interview this
which isn’t usually my kind of thing, but you’re going to talk us through the book’s morning and it went really well.
I absolutely loved it! It tells the history of final chapter. A: Fantastic!
design, from humanity’s ancient stone tools A: Yes, this is my favorite section – When bad B: Yeah, but now I’m torn between the two jobs,
to today’s big glass buildings. It’s extremely design turns good! and each one has its pros and cons. Synergy
informative but it’s surprisingly fun too. And My first example is something many of you will is like one of those 21st century start-ups. It’s
I’m delighted to welcome Ava to the show! be familiar with – the London Underground really creative, you work fewer hours and you
A: Good morning! can even take your pet to work on Fridays!
map. The London Underground carries over 1.3
T: So, Ava, this is an amazingly accomplished A: Sounds like a no-brainer to me!
billion passengers each year and many of them
debut book. But why design?
rely on this – it’s a small, brightly colored map B: But one of the drawbacks of working there
A: My background is in art and I’m incredibly
that’s easy to follow. But it hasn’t always looked – perhaps the main one, actually – is that it’s
passionate about design. It’s my life. But
this way. The early maps looked like... maps. really far. It takes an hour and a half to get
that’s not the only reason. I also want to
They followed the actual route of the lines and there. Every single day!
change attitudes.
showed the real location of each station. They A: What about the other one? What’s it called
T: In what way?
were messy and much, much harder to read again, Future Apps?
A: Most people believe that things should look
nice, but a lot of people still seem to think than today’s maps. So, what changed? A former B: Future Bytes. Yeah, it’s like 3 blocks away
that design is always second to function. underground employee, Harry Beck, thought from the station.
T: What do you mean? that he could create a better map. A: Wow!
A: People truly believe that how we use an item He straightened the lines and put the stations B: The pay is better, and they even said that
is separate from how it looks. I’m here to equal distances apart. This wasn’t exactly if I do an MBA next year they can pay the

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tuition fees. That means I could apply for a B: I’ve been there myself. I had to retake internet! I’ve believed stories that could have
managerial position. Beginner’s French three times at college. But been written by anyone!
A: You’d make a great manager! don’t let it get you down. Maybe you could E: It’s becoming increasingly difficult to identify
B: I’m leaning towards Future Bytes but it’s more take a summer course to catch up. fake news. Today, we’re talking to journalist
serious and stressful, like a bank or something. and founder of fakenewsspotter.com, Alan
Conversation 3
A: So, what are you going to do? Goodhew. Welcome to the show, Alan.
A: You seem upset.
B: I haven’t made up my mind. I have another A: Thanks for having me, Eric.
B: Yeah. My brother and I had a huge fight this
interview with them on Friday. But I wonder E: You run a website called Fake News Spotter
morning.
if I really belong in a place like that? but tell us – what is fake news?
A: Really? Over what?
A: It’s important to point out that fake news is
B: Something stupid as usual.
nothing new. In fact, I think it’s uncontroversial
10.11   page 91 exercise 5 and 6 A: I know the feeling – Ann and I argue
to say that fake news is as old as news itself.
constantly! But we’re always best friends the
In the past, newspapers frequently printed
A = Abigail, B = Ben next day.
Talking sensational stories. This type of journalism
Zone
wasn’t responsible reporting – in many cases it
B: Hi Abigail. was very irresponsible – but it was popular! The
A: How did it go at Future Bytes? UNIT media has often been used as a propaganda
B: I’m not sure. It sounds as if they’ve changed
their minds about a few things.
A: Why? What happened?
11 tool too. Propaganda can make unacceptable
stories acceptable and although the stories are
often fake, they’re not illegal.
B: Do you remember what I told you about E: But if fake news has been around for so long,
doing an MBA? 11.4   page 94 exercise 3 why are we all talking about it now?
A: Uh huh. A: In a word – technology. The internet and social
B: As it turns out, I’d have to pay half of my M = Mitch, J = Jane media allow people to produce and consume
tuition fees. I can’t believe this didn’t come M: Wow! news in a way that was unimaginable in the
up at the first interview! J: What? You think it’s possible to guess past. Whereas news used to only be reported
A: Oh, I’ve been there! My last job interview someone’s PIN number? by journalists, now anybody can create stories
for The Times misled me on everything so I M: Sure! It just happened, didn’t it? Look how that look real. It’s almost impossible to tell
really sympathize. But look on the bright side shocked everyone is. Even the presenter! whether it’s from a responsible reporter or
– the pay is good, isn’t it? J: Oh, come on! They must be pretending they’re someone more undesirable.
B: Yeah – that’s the silver lining. They haven’t surprised. E: Is there any way to find out?
lowered the salary. M: So you don’t think he guessed the numbers? A: Yes, there is. You might not always be 100%
A: That’s something, isn’t it? J: Of course not. The man must have known sure but there are questions you should
B: It is, but now I’m having second thoughts the numbers before the show. always ask to separate the real from the fake.
about taking this job. M: You mean the PIN number? These are... How believable is it? This might
A: There’s always the other one. J: Yeah. seem too simple, but always ask how realistic
B: At Synergy? They said they needed an answer M: Hmm ... He might have known them, but who the story itself is. If it seems unbelievable, that’s
immediately. I had to turn them down. What knows? How can you be so sure? I mean, the probably because it isn’t true. Who wrote it?
was I thinking? whole thing seemed so real. Most of the time though, you can’t really tell
A: Look, what’s done is done. Don’t beat yourself J: Mitch, there’s no such thing as telepathy whether an article is true just by the headline.
up over this! You were torn between two offers ... Or ghosts ... Or UFOs. And don’t get me That’s when you need to look at the writer too.
and you had to make a choice! started on horoscopes! If there is no name, the writer might not be a
B: I wish I’d stuck with Synergy. It was practically M: Well, you might be right about ghosts, but journalist at all. If there is a name, check out
a done deal! ‘no UFOs’? Come on! What about that bright the background. Do they look responsible or
A: Don’t let it get you down. And, you know, light in the sky we saw last month? is their other material unsatisfactory too? What
you could always call them and see if there J: No way! That couldn’t have been a UFO. is the evidence? If you’ve checked the writer
are other jobs. M: I’m pretty sure it was. I mean, it disappeared and it’s still hard to tell, you need to look at the
B: I suppose so. so fast, remember? evidence yourself. Is the source satisfactory?
A: Hey, I know what will cheer you up – pizza! J: Probably an aeroplane or something. Always say to yourself – could this have been
I’ll meet you at the new place around the made up? And, of course, facts and figures are
corner. It’s on me! 11.8   page 96 exercise 3 and 4 always desirable.
B: That sounds great! Thanks, Abigail. E: That’s a lot of hard work!
E = Eric, C = Cathy, S = Sara, A: It is, but it’s worth it. And it gets easier the more
Talking you do it. If you don’t ask these questions, you
10.12   page 91 exercise 7 Zone T = Tom, A = Alan
may have already been fooled!
Conversation 1 E: Hello and welcome. I’m Eric Maduro. Fake news E: Which is what happened to a lot of people in
A: Is anything wrong? is everywhere. It’s in our social media feeds, it’s an experiment you did recently!
B: Yeah. I drove into a tree! in our newspapers and magazines, it’s even A: You can say that again.
A: Oh, no! That’s awful! Are you OK? influencing our politics. But how do you tell E: We’ll talk more about that in part two. Join us
B: Yeah, but the car was badly damaged. fake news from real news? Can you do it? then!
A: Well, at least you didn’t get hurt. C: I’d like to think so, but I’ve definitely believed
stories that I ultimately found out were fake.
Conversation 2 It’s just so hard to tell sometimes! page 97 exercise 6A and 7
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A: Can you believe I got a D in my Spanish test? S: I really, really try! I do check where the story
I think I might have to retake the course. E = Eric, A = Alan
comes from and who has written it. I might get Talking
B: Really? fooled sometimes but all in all I’m pretty good. Zone
A: Yeah ... T: I am so gullible! I’m learning but I used E: Welcome back. The topic of today’s discussion
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us from London. Alan, you’re responsible for A: The one on electric cars? B: The early models were pretty horrific but
one of the most controversial fake news stories T: Yes. Amazing, isn’t it? They’re so much more apparently the newer ones are much better.
of the last year. It’s gotten a lot of attention! efficient. Do you really think they’ll replace A: Hmmm – really? I’ve never seen anyone
A: That’s right, but I should say it was part of a regular cars – I mean, ones using petrol? wearing them.
social experiment. They say it’s going to happen by 2040. B: Yeah, they’re still relatively rare, so whether
E: And didn’t you make sure that everybody A: Maybe. Whoever came up with that particular they’ll become more popular or just vanish
knew it was a fake? design is a genius. I just love the way it looks. without a trace is anyone’s guess. But the idea
A: Yes, I did! Although, there are still people out So modern. is cool.
there that believe it! T: Yes, and I read the battery lasts for 100,000 A: I suppose. I don’t think I’ll buy a pair anytime
E: For those that missed it, can you talk us miles – that’s over 160,000 kilometres! If I soon! Maybe I’ll keep the watch though!
through the story? It was about a polar bear, didn’t already have a car, who knows?
wasn’t it? A: I know what you mean. I wish I’d waited a 12.10   page 109 exercise 6 and 7
A: Yes, it was. It all started last winter. I was little bit longer before buying my car, too.
in Scotland with my family and it was the T: Really? I thought you loved it. A = Abigail, B = Ben
Talking
coldest day imaginable! At the time, I was A: I do, but I might’ve bought an electric car last Zone
reading a lot about fake news so, I decided month if I’d known more about them.
A: Speaking of fads is that one of those, what do
to do an experiment. I took a photo of a T: Are you serious? I don’t see any charging
you call them, fidget...?
polar bear and pasted it onto a picture of stations around here, though. I guess I hadn’t
B: Spinners. Pretty cool, huh?
the Scottish Highlands. I mean it looked thought about that.
A: Yeah, but what exactly do you do with it?
fake! Then I wrote a completely unbelievable A: Well, I’m sure we’ll have one soon, even if we
B: Here, let me show you. See?
story about a polar bear sighting in Scotland. do live in the middle of nowhere. And you
A: Ok, so you give it a flick and it spins round
I created a social media account with a fake hardly ever have to charge them, anyway. If I’d
and round.
name and shared the story. bought an electric car, I’d be able to save more.
B: I find it really relaxing! It’s a bit like those
E: Then what happened? T: True. And you wouldn’t be worrying about
stress balls but it’s more fun. Give it a try!
A: It went viral! People started sharing it as a running out of petrol, either.
A: Hey, it is fun!
joke at first. But then some started to think A: Well, it’s no use thinking about it now.
B: And these things are really addictive – no
it was real. Before I knew it, the story had T: You know, what’s remarkable is that they’re
wonder they’ve been banned in I don’t know
spread around the world! But the worst thing really talking about doing away with
how many schools across the country!
was when I saw it on a news channel. They conventional cars.
A: Have they?
reported my fake story as real news! A: Well, the horse and cart came and went, too.
B: Teachers say they’re distracting, and I can
E: And were you surprised by the reaction at all? That’s what progress is all about.
see why.
A: Yes, I was! As a journalist, I found it totally T: Exactly. And the electric car is a great
A: That reminds me, did you use to have a
unsatisfactory. It wasn’t a believable story invention. If only I’d read this article sooner.
Tamagotchi at school?
to begin with, but even if you knew nothing Who knows?
B: You mean the virtual pet? The thing that
about polar bears or Scotland you could
looked like an egg-shaped keychain?
have found out it wasn’t true very quickly! I page 108 exercise 2 and 3
12.9   A: That’s the one!
mean lots of people did but many others –
B: I sure did! You had to feed them I don’t know
including journalists – clearly hadn’t done A = Abigail, B = Ben
Talking how many times a day to keep them alive,
any research at all! Zone
right?
E: So, did you do anything after you saw it on
A: Hey. A: Exactly. I used to have three, and I almost
the news?
B: Hey. Nice watch! Is that a smartwatch? went crazy trying to stop them from dying!
A: I most certainly did! I told everybody I could
A: Yeah. I bought it on impulse but I’m having B: Three? No way!
that it wasn’t real. But that didn’t spread as
second thoughts. It feels kind of clunky on A: Yeah, I swear.
quickly as the story itself.
my wrist. B: I only had one, but in my case, I used to set
E: It must’ve been frustrating that it spread so fast.
B: It looks great! You know, you should an alarm, so that I didn’t forget to feed it.
A: It really was but it could have been worse, I
probably keep it – the new models are likely How crazy is that?
suppose. That pushed me to start my website
to get bigger as they get even smarter. A: I kind of lost interest after a few months. I let
and we now have over 1,500 registered fake
A: You think so? the poor things die and moved on to the next
news spotters!
B: Oh, yeah. It’s totally conceivable that fad.
E: And it’s definitely a worthy cause. If you’d like
smartwatches will replace smartphones. B: But didn’t the Tamagotchi make a comeback
to join, check out fakenewsspotter.com.
A: I’ve heard that before but I’m still a bit a few years ago?
Thanks, Alan.
skeptical. A: Well, you know what they say everything that
A: Thank you, Eric.
B: Why? Look at fitness trackers. Everybody’s is old is new again – or something to that
E: That’s it from us, have a good evening!
got one! They keep track of your heart rate effect.
24/7, monitor your sleep, even detect your B: Which means that my fidget spinner might
stress levels. go out of fashion!
UNIT A: That is cool, especially when people are A: And come back into fashion. Eventually.

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than ever before.
B: And the new models are amazing! There’s no
B: That’s OK then!

going back. All these wearable devices are

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bound to last.
T = Tom, A = Ann A: Hmmm, but what about those smart glasses?
They were a passing fad, right?
T: Ann, did you get a chance to read the article
I sent you?

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