English Firsthand 1 Script

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Unit 1
Preview Script/ Answer Key

Occupations student: Iʼm a student.

engineer: My father is an engineer.
office worker: My sister wants to be an office worker.
teacher: Do you want to be a teacher?
stay-at-home mom (dad): My mother is a stay-at-home mom.
Hobbies and Interests
go dancing: We like to go dancing on Saturday nights.
surf the internet: Do you surf the internet a lot?
listen to music: I like to listen to music.
do magic tricks: Can you do magic tricks?
go to the theater: My sister likes to go to the theater.
do fingernail art: My best friend does fingernail art.
dine out: How many times a month do you dine out?
exercise: I like to exercise.

Listening
Audio Script

Number 1
A: Iʼm Lauren.
B: Iʼm Kai. Where are you from, Lauren?
A: Iʼm from England. How about you?
B: Iʼm from Japan. I live in Tokyo.
A: I hear Tokyoʼs great. Iʼve never been there.
B: Youʼll have to visit some time. So, what are you going to do?
A: Iʼm not really sure. But Iʼd like to work with children.
B: Oh, thatʼd be great. I really like kids too.

Number 2
A: Iʼm tired.
B: Me too. I came a long way. From the Philippines. Iʼm Marisa, by the way.
A: Hi Marisa. Nice to meet you. Iʼm HeeSoon.
B: So, youʼre Korean?
A: Thatʼs right. I grew up in Seoul.
B: Iʼm really excited about this summer. How about you?
A: Oh, me too. Have you decided which program youʼre going to do?
B: Iʼm going to build houses.
A: That sounds like hard work.
B: I guess it will be, but I really like that kind of thing.
A: I havenʼt really figured out what I want to do.
B: Come build houses with us. Itʼll be fun.
A: That does sound like fun.

Number 3
A: That lunch was good.
B: It was.
A: Oh, by the way, Iʼm Olga.
B: Oh, hi, Olga. Iʼm Scott. So, youʼre Russian?
A: Thatʼs right. Iʼm from Kursk. And youʼre Australian?
B: Good ear. Yes. Iʼm Australian.
A: Do you know what youʼll be doing yet?
B: Oh, Iʼm definitely going to teach English. Thatʼs what Iʼm studying.
A: You want to be an English teacher? Actually, Iʼm going to teach English too.
B: Great. What level are you interested in? Kids? Or high school?
A: Iʼm thinking high school.
B: Yeah. Me too.

About you

1. Whatʼs your name?

2. Where are you from?

3. What do you do?

4. Do you like that? Why or why not?

5. What do you do in your free time?

Conversation
A: Great music, isnʼt it?
B: Yes, it is. By the way, Iʼm Emma.
A: Nice to meet you. Iʼm Hiroshi.
B: How do you know Chris?
A: We play tennis together. Do you play?
B: Yes, I love tennis.
A: How do you know Chris?
B: Weʼre dating.
A: Oh, I see.

Conversation Drama Coach Video Script:

Hi, everyone. Iʼm Adam, your Drama Coach. Welcome to English Firsthand
1. In this scene, youʼre at a party. Youʼre listening to music. One person talks to the other
person. So, first move your body with the music. Like this. OK? And stand close together.
Hold a drink. Make eye contact. And show your feelings. How do you feel when you meet new
people? Nervous? Shy? Relaxed? Let your voice show your feelings. OK? Ready? Letʼs try it.

Interaction Language Model Script/Answer Key

Whatʼs that? Is it your house?

Is this a picture of your iPod?
Are these your hobbies? When did you do that?
Real Stories Script is in the answer key.

English Firsthand 1 Answer Key

Unit 2
Preview Script/answer key
Hair Type shoulder-length: She has shoulder-length black hair. short: He has short blond
hair.
bald: My father is bald. long: My sister has long brown hair. wavy: My grandmother has wavy
gray hair. curly: She has curly red hair. beard: He has a beard. mustache: He has a
mustache.
Body Type thin: She is thin. stocky: He is stocky.
heavyset: He is heavyset. short: She is short. medium height: He is medium height. tall: She
is very tall.
Age late teens: Sheʼs in her late teens. early twenties: Heʼs in his early twenties.
mid-thirties: Sheʼs in her mid-thirties. middle-aged: Sheʼs middle-aged. elderly: Heʼs elderly.
Other wears glasses: She wears glasses. has a round face: He has a round face.
is good-looking: Sheʼs good-looking.

Listening

Number 1
A: Did you see what he looked like?
B: Yeah, I was standing right here. Tall, I guess. Gray hair.
A: Gray hair. OK. Long or short?
B: Pretty short. Yeah, short.
A: Anything else? Mustache or beard?
B: No, no mustache or beard.
A: How about glasses?
B: No, he had sunglasses when he came in, but he took them
off. No glasses.

Number 2
A: Can you do me a favor tomorrow?
B: Sure. What is it?
A: I have to be at a meeting tomorrow morning, and my
friend Mika is flying in tomorrow. Can you pick her up at
the airport for me?
B: Sure. What time?
A: At 11:1
5. Itʼs United flight 208 from Tokyo.
B: 11:15 from Tokyo. OK, what does she look like?
A: Well, sheʼs 2
1. About average height. Black hair, round face.
Kind of good-looking.
B: Jan, that sounds like a lot of Japanese women. Kind of a round face. Yeah, round face.
And she has a really nice smile.
B: OK. I can probably find her.

Number 3
A: Hey, have you met James?
B: James who?
A: James Robinson. The short guy over there in the wire-rim
glasses.
B: The African-American guy with the brown shirt?
A: Yeah. Thatʼs James Robinson. Heʼs the product manager at
Megatron.
B: Uh, no. I havenʼt met him.
A: Come on. Let me introduce you.
B: OK.
A: Hey, James .
A:
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OK, letʼs see. She has long wavy hair. Sort of shoulder-length.
About you

1. Whatʼs your hair like?

2. How tall are you?
3. Do you wear glasses?
4. Would you say youʼre good-looking?
5. Say more about yourself. Write two more words that
describe you.

Conversation

B: Do you want to see some pictures of my class?

A: Iʼd love to. Whoʼs that wearing the striped jacket?
B: Oh, thatʼs my boyfriend.
A: Your boyfriend? Wow, heʼs handsome!
B: And thatʼs my best friend.
A: Which one?
B: The slim woman with the shoulder-length hair.
A: Your best friend? Sheʼs cute.
Conversation Drama Coach Video Script:
Hi again. This is Adam, your Drama Coach. In this scene, youʼre on a bus or a train. Sit next
to each other. And show pictures—maybe use a cell phone or some paper. Show interest in
the pictures. And ask questions.

Interaction Language Model Script/Answer Key

A: There are four people in my family.
B: Four people?
A: My mom, dad, sister, and me.
B: Mom, dad, sister, you.
A: This is my older sister, Mai.
B: Your sister, Mai.
A: She loves riding her motorcycle.
B: Riding her motorcycle.
A: She talks a lot. Sheʼs very outgoing.
B: Outgoing.

Real Stories Script is in the answer key

Unit 3
Preview Script/answer key
In the Morning
A: What do you do in the morning?
B: I wake up at five thirty in the morning, but I donʼt get up until six. I exercise for about a half
an hour and then I take a shower. Next, I have breakfast and read the newspaper. I catch the
train at seven fifteen and start work at eight. In the Evening / At Night
A: What do you do in the evening?
B: I finish work at five and get home around six. I fix dinner and watch TV for a little while.
A: What do you do at night?
B: I check e-mail or text my friends and listen to music for a couple hours.
During the Weekend
A: What do you on weekends?
B: On weekends I go shopping during the day. At night I go out for dinner and hang out with
friends. I always like to sleep late. And sometimes I play soccer, study, or visit relatives.

Listening

Number 1
A: So, youʼve been feeling a little tired? Tell me about a typical
day.
B: OK. The alarm goes off at five. I get up. I leave the house by
five thirty. I drive to work. I like to beat the traffic and get to
work before anyone else.
A: So you start when?
B: I start working at six, and Iʼm there until seven oʼclock.
A: Six in the morning until seven in the evening? Thatʼs a long
day. Do you take any breaks?
B: Never. No time. I even eat lunch at my desk.
A: Well, I think you need to make some changes. Number 2
A: Amanda, youʼre always so busy.
B: Tell me about it. I get up at seven oʼclock. I always take the
seven thirty bus. I have to take that one to get to work on time. Iʼm back home at four
oʼclock—you know nobody gets full-time at the store anymore. I almost always help the kids
with their homework after school. Then, I cook dinner, get the kids ready for bed, and it starts
all over again.
A: You know what you need?
B: What?
A: A holiday!

Number 3
A: What do you do all day, Grandma?
B: Iʼm pretty busy these days. I do a lot of reading. I almost
always read in the morning for two or three hours. Iʼve got
a book you should read. I think youʼll like it.
A: Oh.

B: Remind me when you go home.

A: OK.
B: Letʼs see . . . I visit my friends. I have so many friends. I visit
someone every day. You know I have to exercise a little every day. I hardly ever miss a day.
Iʼm not bored at all. But enough about me. How are you these days?

About you

1. What time do you usually get up?

2. What do you usually do for lunch?
3. What do you like to do after school or work?
4. What do you usually do on weekends?
5. How often do you study English—outside of class?

Conversation
A: Hello.
B: Hi, Reese. Itʼs Emily. What are you doing Friday night?
A: Oh, hi Emily! Friday night? I always work on Friday night.
B: Oh, thatʼs right. How about Saturday?
A: Saturday is fine. I never work on Saturday.
B: Would you like to go out for dinner?
A: Dinner? That sounds good.
B: Wonderful!

Conversation Drama Coach Video Script:

In this scene, youʼre talking on the phone. Youʼre trying to make plans for the weekend. When
you practice, stand back-to-back, so you canʼt see each other. Itʼs hard to hear. So, you can
say things like I didnʼt hear you. What did you say?
OK. You ready? Letʼs give it a try.

Interaction Language Model Script/Answer Key

I donʼt feel bored very often. When I do, I surf the internet.
I talk to my younger brother a lot. We usually talk about everyday things.
I laugh every time Iʼm with my best friend. She is really funny.
I love fashion. I go shopping every Friday night.

Real Stories Script is in the answer key

Unit 4
Preview Script/answer key
to the right: The man is to the right of the box.
next to: The man is next to the box.
between: The man is between two boxes.
over: The man is over the box.
under: The man is under the box.
above: The man is above the box.
in the middle: The man is in the middle of the boxes.
across from: The man is across from the box.
on: The man is on the box.
to the left: The man is to the left of the box.

Listening

Number 1
A: Hello and welcome to The Designerʼs Eye. Iʼm your host, Trev Richardson, and weʼre in
the living room of Jacob Newman. As you know, each week we bring fabulous design ideas to
a lucky guest while you watch. Now, Jacob, what do you use this for?
B: Well, I sit in it and watch football. I sit there and read. I mean, what else is it for?
A: Hmm. Yes. You know, I think it would look so much better in front of the window, next to
the plant. Youʼd get some nice light.
B: OK.

Number 2
A: Oh, look at that. Thatʼs lovely! The colors are really nice. Thatʼs a beach scene, isnʼt it?
Letʼs put this on the wall above the sofa. Could you hold it up for me? Yes, right there in the
middle. Oh, thatʼll be so nice.
B: Uh, yeah, nice.

Number 3
A: Now, those . . . I think those could go on the sofa. Theyʼre nice and soft. You could take a
nice nap. The colors, though—I think you need to put some new covers on them. Something
nice and bright on the sofa.
B: Colors. OK.

Number 4
A: Thatʼs a big one. Do you watch a lot?
B: Well, yeah. Sports, I guess.
A: Now, you can put it on a stand, but I think they look much nicer on the wall. A cleaner look.
Yes, how about on the wall across from the sofa. Right across.
B: I guess so.

Number 5
A: Oh, I like this. Itʼs very nice. You donʼt really need a big one for a notebook computer, do
you? It folds up too. I think you should put it in the corner, on the other side of the window.
You can leave it open and move it when you need it. It has a nice shape. Itʼd look nice in the
corner.
B: Do I have to move it every time?
A: Itʼs not that heavy. OK. Weʼre going to take a break and move on to the rest of the
apartment. Stay with us.

About you
1. In this classroom, where is the teacher now?
2. Where is the door?
3. Are there windows? How many? Where are they?
4. Where are you sitting?
5. Who is on your left?

Conversation
B: This room is a mess. Clean it up.
A: Yeah. Right. Iʼll do it later. Iʼm busy now.
B: Look at all of these books. Put them on the shelf.
A: The shelf? Right. I will.
B: And those clothes. Put them in the closet.
A: But thereʼs no room in the closet. Itʼs full.
B: There must be some. Letʼs look.
A: No. Donʼt ! Iʼll do it.
B: Oops.

Conversation Drama Coach Video Script:

In this scene, one of you is a mother or a father. And the other is a daughter or a son. The
mother or father wants their child to clean up their room. Both of you are a bit frustrated or
angry. So let your feelings show in your voice.
OK. Give it a try.

Interaction Language Model Script/Answer Key

A: This is a park.
B: A park? Where?
A: Itʼs near my house. I go there to relax.
B: Relax? Nice.
A: There are lots of trees.
B: Lots of trees. Sounds good.
A: Itʼs special because I go there to think about the future.
B: The future? What are your dreams?

Real Stories Script is in the answer key

Unit 5
Preview Script/answer key
A: Whereʼs the bank?
B: (1) Itʼs next to the hotel. (The number“1”goes in the first box.)
A: Where is the post office?
B: (4) Itʼs across from the hotel. (“4” goes in the second box.)
A: Where do I go now?
B: (2) Turn right at the corner. (“2” goes in the third box.)
A: Where is the hotel?
B: (5) Itʼs on First Street across from the park. (“5” goes in the fourth box.)
A: How do I get there?
B: (3) Go straight ahead. (“3” goes in the fifth box.)
A: Whereʼs the museum?
B: (8) Itʼs on the corner. (“8” goes in the sixth box.)
A: Whereʼs the department store?
B: (7) Itʼs past the hotel on the right. (“7” goes in the seventh box.)
A: Whereʼs the café?
B: (6) Itʼs between the hotel and the drugstore. (“6” goes in the last box.)

Listening
A: Oh, before we go home we need some things for breakfast
tomorrow. Is there a supermarket or a convenience store near here?
B: I think I saw one back there.
A: I donʼt remember one. Where?
B: You go straight down this street.
A: Uh-huh.
B: Main Street.
A: Yeah.
B: And turn left on First Street.
A: OK.
B: And itʼs on the next corner on the right, the corner of Church
Street, I think.
A: Oh, thatʼs not far. Do you want to wait here with the packages and Iʼll go?
B: Sure. You know where youʼre going?
A: Straight down Main Street, left on First?
B: Right, then one block down, on the right, before you cross
the street.
A: On the corner. Got it!

Number 2
A: I lost my phone. Is there a Horizon phone store around here?
B: I think thereʼs one over on Church Street.
A: Uh, how do I get there?
B: Go to the corner. Turn left at the theater.
A: OK.
B: Now on the next corner, youʼll see a small restaurant, a Chinese restaurant. I forget the
name. Anyway, turn right.
A: All right.
B: The Horizon phone store should be next to the restaurant,
across from Waldo Books.
A: So I go to the restaurant, then turn right. And itʼs across
from a bookstore?
B: Thatʼs right. Canʼt miss it. Unless theyʼve moved.

Number 3
A: You know, I think itʼs time to buy one of those big screen
TVs. Theyʼre so great for watching sports. You can see
everything.
B: You could read and save some money.
A: You know I love sports. Come on, do you know if thereʼs a
cheap electronics store in this area? I just want to look.
B: Iʼve never been there, but Iʼve heard that Rocket Electric is
pretty cheap.
A: Where is it?
B: Oh, itʼs easy to get to. You go down to the corner, uh, Third
Street. Turn right and then go straight for two more blocks. Youʼll be at Pine Street. Turn right
on Pine, and itʼs the second building on the left, next to Copy Depot.
A: Straight on Third for two blocks, right at Pine Street. Itʼll be on the left?
B: Thatʼs right. Itʼs next to Copy Depot.
A: Great. Want to come along?
B: No, shopping for TVs is not what I want to do today.

Number 4
A: Hello.
B: Hey, itʼs me. Whereʼs this coffee house weʼre meeting at?
A: Where are you?
B: I just got out of the subway.
A: OK. Youʼre almost there. Itʼs just in the next block. Go down
to the corner.
B: Uh-huh.
A: You see the gas station?
B: Yes.
A: OK. Turn right there. Go one block and then turn right at
Church Street.
B: OK.
A: Itʼs on the right, between Burger Queen and Power Records.
B: OK. Great. See you soon.
A: Bye.

About you

1. What is across from your school or workplace?

2. What is next to your house or apartment?
3. What can you see from your bedroom window?
4. When you meet friends, where do you usually meet them?
5. What is your favorite place in this city or area? Where is it?

Conversation
A: Excuse me. Is there a Café Olé near here?
B: Yes, thereʼs one across from the post office.
A: How do I get there?
B: Go down this street to the signal. Then turn right.
A: This street to the signal, then turn right?
B: Yes, itʼs just past the park.
A: Just past the park. Thanks. Oh, yeah. And whereʼs the
Grand Hotel?
B: Right here. Itʼs behind you.
A: Oh, thanks.

Conversation Drama Coach Video Script:

In this scene youʼre lost. When you practice the conversation, add movements. Make sure to
use gestures with everything you say. And be sure to make eye contact with your partner.
OK. Letʼs practice the conversation.

Interaction Language Model Script/Answer Key

A: Go straight.
B: Straight? OK.
A: Turn right at the signal.
B: Right at the signal? Got it.
A: Turn left at the next corner.
B: Left at the corner. Uh-huh.
A: Itʼs the third building on the right.
B: Third on the right. I see.

Real Stories Script is in the answer key

Unit 6
Preview Script/answer key

Important Life Events

A: Tell me about yourself.
B: I was born in 1979. I grew up in a small town. I played on the volleyball team. That was
really fun. When I graduated from high school, I went to college. I had a part-time job during
my college years. I worked for a small company when I finished college. I got engaged a few
years ago and got married last year.

Vacation Activities
A: So, what did you do on your vacation?
B: Well, I went to Sydney. I saw a lot of famous sites. There is
so much to see there! I stayed at a nice hotel. On my last day I went to the beach and just
relaxed.

Weekend Activities
A: What did you do last weekend?
B: Last Saturday I went shopping with my sister. That evening
I met some friends. We had a nice dinner and saw a movie.

Listening

Number 1
A: Letʼs welcome our first guest. Sheʼs the star of the recently
released Crossroads of Love. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, Amrita Jain . . .
Welcome, Amrita. Howʼre you doing?
B: Iʼm great, thanks. Thank you, thank you.
A: They love you. Amrita, before we talk about your movie, letʼs find out a little bit about you.
Where did you grow up?
B: Actually, I was born and grew up in Mumbai, India, and my family moved to the States,
here in Los Angeles, when I was in high school.
A: What was high school like?
B: I went to Venice High School in western L.A. Hmm, high school was actually good for me.
Iʼve always been kind of athletic. I was really into sports. I played on the tennis and the
volleyball teams.
A: Did you do any acting?
B: No, no, no. Not at all. At that time, I was all about sports. I was interested in films a bit, but I
didnʼt do any acting.
A: So when did you start acting?
B: In university, when I was at UCLA. Someone asked me to do a small part in a movie called
Eyes of a Child and it was fun. I became more and more interested in acting.

Number 2
A: This is a nice place.
B: Iʼm glad you like it. So, tell me a little bit more about yourself
A: Well, I didnʼt grow up around here. I was born near Chicago. My parents still live there. So
does my sister.
B: You grew up there?
A: I grew up in Chicago. I went to the U of I. Studied business.
And I got hired by a bank. I worked for them for about five years, and then I moved out here
last year.
B: Oh, do you like it here?
A: I really like it. I wish my parents and sister lived closer, but itʼs great.
B: Yeah. I really like it. But itʼs all I know, really. I was born and raised here.
A: Did you go to college here too?
B: Oh yeah. I didnʼt live at home, though. I guess weʼd better take a look at the menu.
A: It all looks so good.
B: I hear they have really good fish here.

Number 3
A: Come in, Ms. Walker. Iʼm Ramon Gonzalez.
B: Nice to meet you, Mr. Gonzalez.
A: Your resume is quite impressive. You graduated from State.
B: Thatʼs right. I majored in computer science and minored in math.
A: In your junior year, you worked for Quantum Electronics.
B: I was an intern for six months. Thatʼs correct.
A: What did you do there?
B: Well, I worked on a small part of the project that became their web design program.
A: Excellent. Now, youʼve been working for your current company for five years?
B: Thatʼs right.
A: And why do you want to work for us?
B: Well, sir, Iʼm ready to move up, and your company has an amazing reputation.

About you

1. Where were you born?

2. Did you like your hometown?
3. What activities did you do at school? For example, volleyball club, band, and so on.
4. What is one very important event in your life?
5. When did that important thing happen?
Conversation
A: Hi. How was your weekend?
B: Pretty good. I went dancing with some friends.
A: Really? That sounds fun.
B: Yeah, it was good. How about you?
A: On Saturday, I had to do some shopping, and on Sunday I
went skiing.
B: What? I didnʼt know you could ski.
A: Actually, I canʼt.
B: What?

Conversation Drama Coach Video Script:

Hello, everyone. Itʼs Adam, your Drama Coach. In this scene, youʼre at your office. Itʼs
Monday morning and youʼre talking to a coworker about the weekend. One of you is hiding
something. Youʼre embarrassed. You hurt your ankle, and you donʼt want your coworker to
know about it. Coworker, youʼre curious about it. What happened? All right. This is a fun
dialog. Letʼs practice the conversation.

Interaction Language Model Script/Answer Key

Iʼll talk about a time I was very happy. I was in junior high school. I went on a school trip. The
trip took three days.
We went to an amusement park. It was wonderful. But something bad happened. At night,
there was a big storm.

Real Stories Script is in the answer key

Unit 7
Preview Script/answer key
musician: Musicians are very creative.
chef: My brother wants to be a chef.
photographer: I would love to be a photographer.
mechanic: He wants to be a mechanic. He loves cars.
engineer: He is an engineer. He has a very good job.
doctor: My mother is a doctor. She works very hard.
tour guide: Sheʼd love to be a tour guide. She enjoys travel.
police officer: Heʼs a police officer. He works outside all day.
hotel clerk: Do you want to be a hotel clerk? Do you like working with people?
architect: My best friend is an architect.
accountant: I wouldnʼt want to be an accountant. Would you?
coach: He is a basketball coach. He works with college students.
nurse: She is a nurse. She works very long hours.
office worker: Would you like to be an office worker?
sales clerk: They are sales clerks. They work in a department store.

Listening
Number 1
A: You know what Iʼd really like to do?
B: No, what?
A: Be a musician.
B: You already play the guitar.
A: Yeah, but thatʼs not my job. I want to be creative. I want to do something beautiful with my
life.
B: Well, as long as youʼre having fun.
A: Thatʼs what Iʼm saying. I want to do fun stuff.
B: Do it.
A: You really think I can?
B: Uh . . . Hmm.

Number 2
A: What is one job that you would really, really like to do?
B: Oh. Iʼd love to be a chef.
A: A chef. Really?
B: Yeah. I want to be creative. I want to do fun stuff, make new dishes, make people happy.
A: Make people happy? What do you mean?
B: Chefs make people happy. People love to eat good food!
A: Hmm. I never thought of that that way. Uh, why donʼt you go for it?
B: Well, a bit of a problem—my dad. He wants me to join his company.
A: Oh, man. Bummer.

Number 3
A: Have you thought of what youʼd like to do?
B: In my life? Hmm . . . I think Iʼd really like to be a doctor.
A: Oh, youʼd be a good doctor.
B: I really want to take care of people. I want to find out new things, you know, do research.
A: Well, you should give it a try.
B: The problem is it takes so-o-o long. My family doesnʼt have much money, and I donʼt want
to ask them to pay for so many years of school. Itʼs just out of the question.

Number 4
A: One more year of college.
B: Yeah. But you know what that means? Time to start looking for a job. By the way, what
made you choose to be an engineer?
A: No brainer in my case. I like math. Iʼm good at math, always have been, and thatʼs
important. And I like to do research. I want to find ways to make better cars, cars that donʼt
use gasoline.
B: Oh, cool.
A: And, besides, we need more women engineers.
B: Yeah, we do.
A: Uh-huh . . .

Number 5
A: What do you study?
B: Iʼm in hospitality management. Iʼm studying to be a tour guide.
A: Sounds interesting. Why did you choose that job?
B: Oh, I really like to work with people. People on a tour are excited. And theyʼre fun to be
around.
A: What kinds of tours do you want to do?
B: You know, Iʼd like to lead outdoor trips. I love working outdoors.
A: That sounds like a great job.
B: Yeah, itʼll be great.

About you

1. What do you do?

2. When you were a child, what job did you want to have?
3. What jobs in the world are very important?
4. Look at the jobs on page 6. Which one would you like the most? Why?
5. Look at the jobs on page 6. Which one would you like the least? Why?

Conversation
A: Have a seat, Mr. Parks.
B: Thank you.
A: Now, what kind of job are you interested in?
B: Well, I enjoy drawing and Iʼm good with computers.
A: I see. How about a job as an office worker?
B: Well, that doesnʼt sound very challenging. Is there anything else?
A: How about working for a web site designer?
B: A web site designer? Yes, I think Iʼd like that.
A: Hmm . . . Letʼs see what I can find.

Conversation Drama Coach Video Script:

Hi again. Ready to practice? In this scene, youʼre at an employment agency. One of you is
the interviewer and the other is the interviewee. Be sure to start with a handshake. And use
gestures. And also maintain eye contact. And how do you feel in this scene? Nervous?
Helpful? Enthusiastic? Let your emotions show in your voice.
OK. You ready? Letʼs try it.

Interaction Language Model Script/Answer Key

A: Do I get a good salary?
B: Not really. The pay is just average.
A: Do I wear a uniform?
B: Yes, you do.
A: Is my job dangerous?
B: Yes, sometimes it is.
A: Is my job boring?
B: No, itʼs really interesting.
A: Am I a nurse?
B: No, youʼre not.
A: Am I a police officer?
B: Thatʼs right!

Real Stories Script is in the answer key

Unit 8
Preview Script/answer key
Kinds of Movies
action film: Do you want to see an action film tonight?
musical: Thereʼs a new musical showing at the Century Theater.
Love story: I donʼt feel like watching a love story.
Comedy: I feel like watching a comedy tonight.
Kinds of Concerts classical: My favorite type of music is classical.
hip-hop: Do you want to go to a hip-hop club on Saturday?
rock: Do you like rock music?
jazz: Iʼd like to go to a jazz concert this weekend.
Things to Do
go clubbing: Letʼs go clubbing on Friday night.
go to an amusement park: I donʼt want to go to an amusement park today.
see a modern dance performance: Do you want to see a modern dance performance?
visit an art museum: I want to visit an art museum this weekend.
Listening

Number 1
A: Hey, what do you feel like doing tonight?
B: Letʼs go to a movie.
A: Great idea. We should get out of the house. Let me get online and see whatʼs playing.
B: Iʼd like to see that new comedy, you know, with Will Adams.
A: OK, this web site is great. Itʼs at lots of places. Itʼs at Cinema
Fifteen. Thatʼs close.
B: What time is it showing?
A: Itʼs at 12:30, 4:00, 6:30, and 9:00.
B: 12:30 and 4:00 are too early. What are the others?
A: 6:30 and 9:00.
B: How about 9:00? We could have dinner at Casa Fiesta before
and then head over to the movie.

Number 2
A: Hey Amy, are you there? Guess not. A couple of us are going
to see the play The Window on campus this evening. My roommateʼs in it. Sheʼs awesome.
Thereʼs an early show at three oʼclock, but thatʼs too early for me, so weʼre planning on
seeing the eight oʼclock show. If you want to go with us, give me a call. Hope you can make it.
I hear itʼs great! Bye.

Number 3
A: Hey, Marty, guess what? I got a couple of tickets for the
Angels game this Saturday. Want to go?
B: You got tickets? How?
A: One of my buddies at work had them, and he canʼt go to the
game, so he gave them to me.

B: Cool.
A: Well, you want to go with me?
B: Yeah, sure. Sounds great. Iʼve got some kind of a family
thing, but I can cancel that. What time is the game?
A: Itʼs a day game—starts at 1:1
5. Want to meet there?
B: Yeah, letʼs meet there. Say, 1:00?
A: OK. Meet me outside of Gate G, OK? At 1:00?
B: Sure, see you then. And, hey, thanks!

Number 4
A: You doing anything on Sunday?
B: No, not really, I mean the usual stuff. Whatʼs up?
A: Do you want to join me on the AIDS walk?
B: Hmm. What is it?
A: Well, itʼs a big group of people. We go on this 10K walk.
Itʼs to help raise money for AIDS research.
B: Hmm. Iʼm not sure.
A: Come on. Itʼs great. Itʼs fun. You meet a lot of people, and
itʼs good exercise.
B: OK, yeah, letʼs do it. Where is it?
A: Well, we all meet at Kasper Park at eight in the morning.
B: OK, cool.
A: Thereʼs a sign-up desk. Youʼll see it. Letʼs meet there.
Number 5
A: Hello?
B: Is Serita there?
A: Speaking.
B: I saw your posting on the Student News web site for two
tickets to the symphony.
A: Yes. Theyʼre still available.
B: And theyʼre for November fourth?
A: Right. November fourth. The concert starts at 8:00.
B: 8:00. November fourth. And what kind of seats and how
much are you asking for them?
A: Theyʼre student seats, so theyʼre high up. I think youʼll have
to show your ID too. Theyʼre forty dollars each.
B: OK. I think Iʼll take them.
A: Great. Why donʼt you meet me at the commons?

About you
Audio Script

1. What is your favorite TV show? When is it on?

2. If you could see any musician in concert, who would it be?
3. What is your favorite type of movie?
4. What movie have you seen recently? Who starred in it?
5. What was the movie about?

Conversation
A: Letʼs do something tonight.
B: OK. How about a movie? That new action film is at the mall.
A: Hmm. I donʼt really like action films. Is there anything else?
B: Well, thereʼs a new love story at the Parkway Theater.
A: A love story? Thatʼs a good idea. What time?
B: It starts at seven fifteen.
A: Seven fifteen? Letʼs see that.
B: Yeah, why not?

Conversation Drama Coach Video Script:

Hello, everyone. Itʼs Adam, your Drama Coach. In this scene, you and your friend are making
plans for the evening. Use a newspaper or something like a newspaper. How do you feel
about going out tonight? Do you really want to go out? Or would you rather just stay home?
OK. Everyone ready? Letʼs try it.

Interaction Language Model Script/Answer Key

A: Are you free tonight?
B: Sorry, I have to work.
A: How about Saturday night?
B: Iʼm free then. Shall we do something?
A: Letʼs go to a concert.
B: Actually, I donʼt feel like a concert.
A: Do you want to go dancing?
B: That sounds good. Where?

Real Stories Script is in the answer key

Iʼd like to tell you about a cool place at my university. The building itself looks awesome, but
what goes on inside is what I really like! Itʼs an English communication center called E-cube,
but itʼs nothing like a classroom. My friends and I come to shoot hoops on the basketball court
between classes, and for lunch we come back for burritos and smoothies at the café. And I
get to learn about different cultures from all around the world. There are twenty-four native
English speakers from seven different countries that I hang out with.
There are so many fun things to do, and every day there is a different activity. Iʼve tried
playing cricket, palm reading, playing the drums, and hula dancing. So far my favorite activity
is making shish kebabs. What I love most about E-cube is that itʼs really easy to talk to the
staff, because theyʼre so friendly, and do their best to encourage me to speak as much as I
can.
At E-cube there really is something for everyone. Even if you didnʼt like English at school, why
donʼt you come along and check it out? Youʼll see how much fun you can have!

Step
2. Answer Key

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2. because itʼs a fun place, and heʼs learning English in the meanwhile
3. Any supported answer is acceptable.

Unit 9
Preview Script/answer key

Weekend Plans
go to a play: This weekend I might go to a play.
go to the beach: I probably will go to the beach tomorrow.
go hiking: Are you going to go hiking on Saturday?
donʼt do anything special: Iʼm not doing anything special this weekend.
sleep: Iʼm going to sleep a lot this weekend.
Vacation Plans
go skiing: Do you want to go skiing during the winter break?
go scuba diving: I might go scuba diving in Hawaii.
go snorkeling: Are you going to go snorkeling?
go sightseeing: Iʼm going to go sightseeing in Paris.
eat a lot of food: I definitely will eat a lot of food.
visit famous places: I will probably visit some famous places.
Life Plans
fall in love: I will definitely fall in love someday.
be successful: I will be successful.
get married: I will probably get married.
have a baby: I might have a baby.

Listening

Number 1
A: Hey, you look happy. Whatʼs up?
B: Oh, Iʼm spending the weekend in New York City. I love the
city! Iʼm going to go to a play and a musical. I also want to
do some shopping, some clothes shopping.
A: That sounds like fun.
B: Yeah.

Number 2
A: So, what are you going to do for vacation?
B: Iʼm so excited! Iʼm going to go to Australia. Iʼm staying at a beach hotel on the Gold Coast.
A: Cool. What are you going to do?
B: Iʼm going to do some hiking and swimming . . . and I may
go scuba diving. Iʼll try it if I donʼt get too scared.
A: Oh, you canʼt be scared. Youʼve got to go for it.

Number 3
A: Hey, I hear your parents are sending you on a graduation trip.
B: Yeah! Costa Rica! My sister and I are going to Costa Rica.
A: Whoa. Must be nice.
B: Weʼre going to go on an ecotour of the jungle! You know, a
green tour. One thatʼs friendly to the environment. I hear you can see tons of birds. Weʼre
going to watch birds, and weʼre going to the beach. I canʼt wait.
A: That sounds awesome.

Number 4
A: What are you going to go to do over break?
B: Iʼm leaving for Taiwan next Friday. Itʼs my first time there.
A: Great! What are you going to do?
B: My friends say I should go shopping at 10
1.
A: Wait a minute. 101? Whatʼs that?
B: Iʼm not sure. I know itʼs a really tall building with really, really great views, and theyʼve got a
ton of shops. They also say the food is wonderful. I want to eat as much as I can, try new
things. And of course, nature is beautiful. Iʼm going to do some hiking.

Number 5
A: I canʼt wait to get out of here for two weeks. What are you
going to do?
B: Sleep.
A: Youʼre kidding, right?
B: No. Iʼve really been working hard. Iʼm going to stay at my
uncleʼs cabin at Twin Lakes in Colorado. You know, where
itʼs quiet and Iʼm just going to sleep, like for two weeks.
A: Wow, that sounds exciting.

About you

1.What are you doing after class today?

2. What are you going to do tomorrow?
3. What are you going to do next weekend?
4. What are you going to do during your next vacation?
5. What is something you are looking forward to?

Conversation
A: What are you planning to do during the vacation?
B: Iʼm not sure. Iʼll probably visit my parents. How about you?
A: Me? Well, actually Iʼm going to Thailand.
B: Wow! For how long?
A: For ten days.
B: Really? What are you going to do there?
A: I plan to visit the temples and ride an elephant.
B: Ride an elephant? Cool.

Conversation Drama Coach Video Script:

In this conversation, youʼre at a coffee shop. Youʼre talking with your friend about your plans.
How do you feel about your plans? Are you excited? Or would you rather be doing something
else?
And how do you feel about your partnerʼs plans. Respond to your partner. OK. Is everyone
ready? Letʼs give it try.

Interaction Language Model Script/Answer Key

A: Iʼm going to study English tonight.
B: How long are you going to study?
A: Youʼre probably going to get a good job in a few years.
B: What kind of job?
A: In ten years, mobile phones will be smaller than my finger.
B: Iʼm sure that will happen.
A: Iʼll travel into space someday.
B: Do you really want to? Itʼs scary.

Real Stories Script is in the answer key

Unit 10
Preview Script/answer key
Clothing
sweatshirt: Do you have a red sweatshirt?
belt: Iʼm looking for a black leather belt.
jacket: I need a new winter jacket. J
eans: These designer jeans are really expensive!
T-shirt: Where did you get that cool T-shirt?

Electronics
portable DVD player: Where can I get a cheap portable DVD player?
video game player: I have one of those new video game players. Itʼs great.
DVD: Letʼs stay home and watch a DVD tonight.
PD
A: Have you seen my new PDA?
mini-notebook computer: I need to get a better mini-notebook computer.
iPod: Thatʼs a really cool iPod.
Personal Items backpack: My backpack is too small. I need a bigger one.
watch: Where did you get your watch?
umbrell
A: I lost my umbrella yesterday.
bracelet: Thatʼs a great bracelet! How much is it?

Listening

Number 1
A: Honey, look at this shirt. Itʼs only twenty-eight dollars.
B: Twenty-eight dollars. Thatʼs not bad.
A: Why donʼt you try it on?
B: OK. Sure.
A: Oh. Look in the mirror.
B: I know. Look at those stripes. They kind of make me look fat.
A: Oh, I never said that. Well, anyway, letʼs keep looking.
B: Yeah.

Number 2
A: Wait a second, Iʼm going to get this.
B: Get what? An umbrella?
A: Yeah, I need a new one.
B: What happened to that red one you bought last week?
A: I left it on the train yesterday.
B: Again? You must have lost ten umbrellas in the past year.
A: Yeah, youʼre probably right.
B: How much is that one?
A: Um. Like, twenty-nine dollars.
B: Why donʼt you just get a ten-dollar one? You know youʼre
just going to lose it again.
A: No, no. Iʼm really going to be careful this time.

Number 3
A: Before we leave, I want to look at portable DVD players.
B: You mean the kind you can use in the plane?
A: Right. Iʼm going to be taking some long trips next month,
and I thought itʼd be nice to have some entertainment.
B: I know, even if they do have a movie, itʼs usually pretty stupid.
A: Right, so Iʼm taking along my own DVDs.
B: Hereʼs one.
A: How much is it?
B: On sale, looks like ninety-nine dollars.
A: Ninety-nine dollars? Not bad. And itʼs one of those BluRays too.

Number 4
A: Look. Arenʼt these beautiful?
B: Itʼs just a phone.
A: Yeah, just look at it, though. And all the things you can do
with it—check e-mail, get on the internet, play music . . .
B: And call people . . .
A: That, too! How much is it?
B: Starts at two hundred, it says.
A: Two hundred dollars for a basic one isnʼt bad. Letʼs find a salesperson.
B: Thereʼs one over there.

Number 5
A: You know, Iʼm thinking of getting one of those really small
portable computers.
B: A mini-notebook. Yeah, Iʼve looked at them too. Letʼs see if
they have any.
A: Oh, thereʼs the computer section.
B: Hereʼs one. Itʼs only four hundred and fifty dollars.
A: Four hundred and fifty. Hmm. I could afford that. I really
donʼt need one, but they are kind of cute. You know?
B: Yeah, theyʼre really so small. It looks like it might be kind of
hard to use the keyboard, though.
A: Hmm. Yeah, you might be right. It wouldnʼt really be my
main computer. Iʼm going to keep looking. Iʼm going to go
online and see what the prices are like.
B: All right. You want to go grab some coffee?
A: Yeah. Letʼs go.

About you

1. What is something you often buy? How much does it cost?

2. Do you like shopping? Why or why not?
3. Where do you like to shop?
4. If you had a lot of money, what would you buy?

5. Is there something you buy too often?

Conversation
A: May I help you?
B: Yes, Iʼm looking for a jacket.
A: Certainly, maʼam. What kind were you thinking of?
B: Iʼm not sure. Maybe a leather one?
A: I see, a leather jacket. This one is very nice.
B: Oh, yes. It really is gorgeous. How much is it?
A: Itʼs nine ninety-nine.
B: Only nine dollars and ninety-nine cents?
A: No, actually. itʼs nine hundred ninety-nine dollars, maʼam.
B: Oh, I see.

Conversation Drama Coach Video Script:

Hi. Itʼs Adam, your Drama Coach. In this scene, youʼre at a high-end clothing store—a very
expensive clothing store. One of you is the clerk and the other is the shopper. Clerk, how
does someone speak in a high-end clothing store? How do you act? Shopper, how do you
feel here? Be sure to let your voice show how you feel. And use props for clothing items. OK?
Letʼs begin.

Interaction Language Model Script/Answer Key

A: I love a store called Island Village.
B: Island Village? Where is it?
A: Itʼs in the mall.
B: The mall. I see.
A: Itʼs fashionable and cheap.
B: Fashionable and cheap? Really?
A: I bought this shirt there
B: That one? Nice.

Real Stories Script is in the answer key

Unit 11
Preview Script/answer key
Buying a drink from a vending machine
put in: Put in your money here.
choose: Choose the drink you want.
press: Press this button.
wait: Wait a minute. (Then get your drink.)

Doing origami hold:

Hold the paper in your hand.
fold: Fold the paper in half.
unfold: Now unfold the paper.
turn over: Next, turn the paper over.
draw: Draw the eyes and nose.
Making dinner
chop: Chop the vegetables.
slice: Slice the chicken.
add: Add some spices.
fry: Fry the chicken.
boil: Boil the water for the pasta.
pour: Pour the sauce over the pasta.
Listening

Number 1
A: Welcome back to our vlog, fabulous fans! Iʼm Nikki.
B: And Iʼm Sascha. Today weʼre going to show you how to make
a fusion dish. That means a combination of food from two countries, in this case Thailand and
Italy. Weʼre going to make mango chicken fusion curry.
A: Mmm. First, weʼre going to need to chop up an onion and one red pepper. Hey, how about
helping me?
B: OK. Just chop them up small?
A: Not too small. Oh yeah, there, good job. Now, weʼre going
to fry the vegetables in some oil, and weʼre going to add some spices and fry them, too. We
have garlic, curry powder, and a little pepper.
B: Just a little.
A: Thatʼs going to make it spicy, but not too hot.

Number 2
B: OK. Thatʼs looking good. Now, weʼre going to slice up some
chicken and add it.
A: Right. Weʼre going to slice some chicken, and weʼre going
to slice this mango over here.
B: Sliced chicken and mango. Oooh. I really like mango. Iʼm
just going to take a little taste.
A: Hey, hey. Not too much. Leave some for the dish.
B: All right.

Number 3
B: OK. Weʼve cooked the chicken and the mango. And now
weʼre going to add some coconut milk, about a can, and
some tomato paste, maybe two spoonfuls.
A: Iʼm adding the coconut milk and tomato paste.
B: Looking good.

Number 4
B: So thatʼs the Thai part. Now comes the Italian part: fettucini noodles.
A: Mmm. My favorite.
B: Weʼre going to use spinach noodles because they taste really good. Weʼve boiled the
noodles for about ten minutes.
A: And now, weʼre ready to eat. Weʼre just going to pour the
curry over the noodles, and itʼs going to be great.
B: Mmm. Thatʼs delicious.
A: Mmm . . . Thanks for checking us out. Click on “History” for
some other great recipes.

About you

1. Do you enjoy cooking?

2. How often do you cook?
3. What is your favorite food? Do you know how to make it?
4. Can you cook something that is very good? What?
5. What food is famous in your area?

Conversation
A: Hey, I need some help. I want a date with a girl, but Iʼm too shy.
B: Donʼt be. Make yourself look really good.
A: How?
B: First, get a new hairstyle. Then, buy some new clothes.
A: A new hairstyle? New clothes? OK. Then what?
B: Practice what youʼre going to say.
A: OK, but if she says yes, can you go with me?
B: Three on a date? I donʼt think so!

Conversation Drama Coach Video Script:

Hi again. This is Adam, your Drama Coach. In this scene, youʼre two friends. One of you asks
for advice. One of you is not very confident. The other is very confident. Show your
confidence with your voice and body language. OK. Letʼs give it a shot.

Interaction Language Model Script/Answer Key

A: First, boil some water.
B: Are you making instant noodles?
A: No. After that, put the water in a cup.
B: I think youʼre making coffee.
A: No, Iʼm not. Finally, put in the bag. Wait a few minutes.
B: Youʼre making tea.
A: Thatʼs right

Real Stories Script is in the answer key

Unit 12
Preview Script/answer key
Good
How do you like the new Plush album?
Oh, itʼs awesome. I love it!
Whatʼs your opinion of the new JZ song?
I think itʼs fantastic.
What do you make of techno music?
I like it. Itʼs good to dance to.
Are you into classical music?
Yeah, kind of. I find it very relaxing.

Neutral / Average
Have you heard Fall Out Boyʼs new song?
Fall Out Boy? Hmm . . . Iʼm not familiar with him.
Do you know Coldplay? Sure, I know them. But I think their music is just so-so.

Bad Whatʼs your take on Bjorkʼs music?

For me, itʼs really weird. Iʼm not sure what to make of it.
What do you think of jazz music?
Actually, I find it boring. Doesnʼt do anything for me.

Listening
Audio consists of five songs.

About you

1. If you could buy one of the songs you heard, which would you buy?

2. Which did you like the least? Which didnʼt you like at all?
3. What is your favorite kind of music?
4. Do you know a song in English? What song?
5. Has your taste in music—the kind of music you like—changed in the last five or ten years?
How has it changed?

Conversation

Conversation Drama Coach Video Script:

Interaction Language Model Script/Answer Key

Real Stories Script is in the answer key