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Unit 1 Language summaryNouns(homemaking) abilityaccomplishmentaffection(physical) attractiveness(close) friendhomemakingintelligenceleadershippassionperformance(earnings) potentialselflessness(fashion) sensesense of humorsensitivity(job/social) skillssuccesswarmth
VerbsModalbe able toOtherarrestbreak intocome backget (caught/locked out/stuck)interruptinvolvekicklight up(un)lockorderperformreachreuniterobrun out (of)score
Adverbsaccidentallyhardly
Prepositionsoffby chance
Conjunctioneven though
Vocabulary
ExpressionsReacting to a storyWhat happened?Is that true?Don’t tell me!
Unit 7 Language summaryNounsWorld problemsacid raindrug traffickingfamineglobal warminggovernment corruptionHIV/AIDS(the) homelessinflationovercrowdingoverbuildingoverpopulationpolitical unrestpollutionpovertyunemploymentThe earthaircoalfarm(land)fish(rain) forestoceanoilozone layerplantriversoilwildlife
OtherCFCchemicalcontributiondependenceexecutivefactoryfumesgrowthhair sprayhealthlandfilllawlivestockmanagementpaperpublicityrecyclingreductionrun (a story)shelter(TV) stationsupply(heavy) traffictraining
Adjectivesfreeillegalindustrialinnovativejammed
majorrareundergroundunemployedurbanwasteful
Verbsconservecontaminatecreatedepletedevelopdisplacedispose (of)eat upeducateharmpollutepumpreducethink aboutthreatenwork on
Adverboutside
Prepositionsagainst (the law)as a result ofbecause ofdue toon (the street)
Vocabulary
Describing problemsThe . . . are being . . . by . . . .(The) . . . is being . . . because of/due to . . . .The . . . have been . . . through . . . .(The) . . . has been . . . as a result of . . . .
Offering solutionsOne thing to do about it is to . . . .Another way to stop them is to . . . .The best way to help is to . . . .
Talking about what will happenWhat if . . . ?
Well, then . . . .
Identifying somethingWhat’s the name of . . . ?
It’s called . . . .
Getting someone’s attentionExcuse me.
Expressing approval/disapprovalI think what you’re doing is . . . .
Unit 8 Language summaryNounsCollege majorsbroadcastingcriminologyeconomicsenvironmental scienceexercise sciencefashionfilm studieshospitalityinterior designnutritional scienceLanguage learningaccent grammaridiomlearner’s dictionarypronunciationtranslationvocabulary
Personal qualitiesartistic appreciationcommunication skillscompetitivenessconcern for otherscooperationcourtesycreativityperseveranceself-confidencetoleranceOthercurriculummartial artpen palsitcomsoftware (program)
Adjectivesnativeprivateright (= correct)useful
Verbsattendjoinlearn (about)register (for)sign up (for)stick (on)take (a class/a course [on])volunteer
Adverbcorrectly
Prepositionon (= about)
Vocabulary
ExpressionsAsking about preferencesWould you rather . . . or . . . ?
I’d rather (not) . . . .Would you prefer to . . . or . . . ?
(I think) I’d prefer . . . to . . . . I’d prefer (to) . . . .
Do you want to . . . ?I’d rather not./I’d prefer not to.
Asking for personal informationHow’s (your French class/ . . . ) going?
Not bad.
Talking about learning methodsYou could . . . by . . . .
That’s a good idea.I . . . by . . . .
Maybe I should try that!A good way to . . . is by . . . .
Unit 9 Language summaryNounsServicesbeauty services(house) cleaningcomputer supportdry cleaningessay typinglanguage tutoringlaundrymusic lessons(house) paintingpet sittingrepairs(financial/handyman) servicesOtherclothingcommuterdating servicefingernail(shopping) mallphotoportraitreunionshynesstempervending machine
Adjectivesfattyoverweight
VerbsPhrasalbreak up withcome up withcut down onget along withlook forward tokeep up withput up withtake care ofOtherarguecontrolexamineget (in shape)guaranteeovercomequitrelaxupgrade
Adverbsactivelyprofessionally
Prepositionover (the Internet)
Vocabulary
Talking about things you need to have doneDo you know where I can have someone . . . . ?
You can have . . . ./You can get . . . to . . . . Do you know where I can have . . . ?
You can have/get . . . .
Asking for and giving adviceWhat can I do?
What about . . . ?Have you thought about . . . ?Why don’t you . . . ?Maybe you could . . . . One thing you could do is (to) . . . . It might be a good idea to . . . .
Replying to adviceThat’s not a bad idea.Actually, I’ve tried that.
Unit 10 Language summaryNounsHistoric eventsachievementassassinationdisasterdiscoveryepidemicinventionterrorism/terrorist actSpace travel/explorationatmospherelaunchmissionmoonroverspacecraftsurfaceOtheralbumbaldnesscenturycrazediscoexistence
Unit 11 Language summaryNounsbank accountbar/bat mitzvahconfirmationhigh schoolimportancepaycheckpromotionrelationshiprite of passageSweet 15/16turning point
Pronounmyself
AdjectivesBehavior and personalityambitiousargumentativecarefreeconscientious(im)maturenaivepragmaticrebellious(ir)responsibleselfishsensiblesophisticatedtolerantOtherbrokepractical
Describing yourself in the pastBy the time I was in high school, . . . .The moment I got my first job, . . . . Before I had my first job, . . . . Once you have a job, . . . .After I finished high school, . . . .As soon as I graduated, . . . .Until you graduate, . . . .
Describing regrets about the pastI should have . . . ./I shouldn’t have . . . .
Describing hypothetical situationsIf I had . . . , I would have . . . . If I had . . . , I wouldn’t be . . . .
Unit 12 Language summaryNounsBusinessesathletic center(clothing) boutiquecoffee barconcert halldance clubhealth clubmegastoresupermarketOtheracousticsadvertisingreasonslogansort (of)trainerwait
AdjectivesQualities for successaffordablecharmingcleverentertainingfabulousfashionableindustriousinformativeknowledgeablemuscularpersuasiveslendertoughwell writtenOtherbrand newcatchy
ExpressionsDescribing the purpose of somethingIn order to . . . , you need to . . . .(In order) for a/an . . . to . . . , it has to . . . .To . . . , it’s a good idea to . . . .
Describing featuresA nice thing about . . . is the . . . .Another nice thing is that . . . .
Giving reasonsI like . . . because . . . .It’s so popular because of the . . . .The reason people . . . is to . . . .Due to . . . .
HypothesizingI think it might . . . . This could be . . . .
Enumerating considerationsThere are three things to consider: First
Unit 13 Language summaryNounsReactionsassumptioncriticismdemandexcusepredictionsuggestionsuspicionwarningOtheracquaintanceexplanationfieldlocksmithmoodpet peevetow truckvoice mail
Verbsaccuseadviseburst (out laughing)catch (a bus)check (e-mail/one’s messages)dentfireget peevedhave (on one’s mind)impressmiss out (on)sleepwalkturn upyawn
Adverbscarefullyslowly
Conjunctionhowever
Vocabulary
Expressing curiosityI wonder what happened.
Asking for and telling timeWhat time is it now?
It’s . . . .
Offering to do somethingWhy don’t I . . . ?
Saying you can’t be exact. . . or something.
Expressing approval of someone’s action. . . did the right thing.
Unit 14 Language summaryNounsMoviesactoranglecostumedetaildirectordrive-in (theater)editorfilmlocationoutlinereviewscenescreenscreenplayscriptsetshotstudioMedia professionscamera operatorcasting directorcomputer programmer(graphic/prop/special-effects/
Making a recommendationPeople ought to/should be required to . . . .People shouldn’t be allowed to . . . .Something has to be done to . . . .A rule has to be made to . . . .Laws must be passed to . . . .People mustn’t be permitted to . . . .
Giving an opinionI feel that . . . .I don’t think that . . . .In my opinion, . . . .
Saying you already know somethingTell me about it.
Acknowledging an opinion and offering adifferent one
That sounds interesting, but I think . . . .That’s not a bad idea. On the other hand,
I feel that . . . .You may have a point. Nevertheless, I
think . . . .
Asking for and giving reasonsDo you? Why?/Don’t you? Why not?
Well, because . . . . And another thing . . . . Why do you say that?
Because I think that . . . .
Talking about the past. . . used to . . . when I . . . .
Unit 16 Language summaryNounsaddiction(goodwill) ambassadoremergency roomgradeland minenursing homeorphanagesenior citizen(animal/homeless) shelterweakness