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Unit 1 Wonders of the World 2

Unit 2 Dainty Bits 8

Unit 3 Celebrities 15

Unit 4 Chivalrous Robbers 22

Unit 5 Unique Festivals 29

Unit 6 The Signs of the Zodiac 36

Midterm Test 43

Unit 7 Art Treasures 50

Unit 8 Barrier Free 57

Unit 9 Mass Media 64

Unit 10 Islam 71

Unit 11 Relief Activities 78

Unit 12 Cloning 85

Final Test 92

Vocabulary Check Up 99
Unit 1 Wonders of the World
TOPIC 1 THE LEANING TOWER OF you think, Peter?
PISA Peter I’m not sure. Maybe 1,300 years old.
Tour Guide No one really knows how old the wall
SCRIPT is, but scientists say it’s about 2,000
Mark Mom, where are we going now? years old.
Emma We’re going to Pisa. Peter I think it took a long time to build it.
Mark Pisa? Susan Yes. And I think a lot of people helped to
Emma Yes. The home of the Leaning Tower. I build it, too.
think we will arrive in a few minutes. Peter I wonder how long it would take to walk
Mark Mom, what is the Leaning Tower? along the wall. Do you think we can do it?
Emma It’s a famous landmark in Italy. It is a bell Susan No, I don’t think so, Peter.
tower, which took 200 years to build, and Peter You are right, Susan. If the wall is 6,300
which leans to one side. kilometers long, I would be exhausted if I
Mark I see. Mom, look over there. That’s the tried to walk along it.
Leaning Tower, isn’t it? Tour Guide Well, Susan and Peter. Are you ready ANSWERS

Emma Yeah, it is. Here we are. Let’s get closer to go back to the bus? 1 1. O 2. X 3. X
to it. 2 d
Susan Can I take one more photo?
Mark Wow! It’s huge, but Mom, it seems like Tour Guide Sure.
it’s falling over. Is it safe for us to stand Peter Take a photo of me next to the wall. That
here? will show how high it is. TOPIC 3 SEVEN ANCIENT WONDERS
Emma Mark, don’t worry. It won’t fall over right Susan Or how short you are. AND SEVEN NEW WONDERS
now. Peter Very funny!
Mark Why does it lean like that? Susan I’ve heard that it is possible to see the SCRIPT

Emma It was built on especially sandy soil, Professor Welcome to the first lesson of ancient
ANSWERS Great Wall of China from the moon. Is that
history. I will begin by discussing the
which moved over the years. The Italians 1 b 2 c true? Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The
have tried to restore it, so that it doesn’t Tour Guide I’m sorry to tell you, Susan, that is not list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient
lean so much. However, they haven’t possible. That is just a legend. World was selected by Philon of
been successful. Peter Hurry up, Susan, or we’ll miss the bus. Byzantium in the second century B.C., as
TOPIC 2 THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA travel guide for wealthy Athenians. This
Mark I see. Is that the reason this tower Susan Okay. One, Two, Three. Say “Cheese!”
list shows the seven most important
became famous? SCRIPT TRANSLATION monuments made by man to celebrate
Emma Yes, and there is also another reason. Tour Guide Just one more step, and you will be mythology, religion, art, power, and
Mark What is that? on one of the greatest man-made won- science. This list includes a monument
Emma The great scientist Galileo didn’t agree ders of the world. that was made to bury important kings of
with Aristotle’s theory that objects fall at Peter I am so tired. But it was worth it. Look Egypt, statues made to honor Greek
different speeds because of their weight, gods, temples and a beautiful garden
how big the wall is. How long is it?
built by eastern kings, and a lighthouse to
so he dropped two cannon balls of Tour Guide Well, Peter, the wall is about 6,300 help ships see at night. After presenting
different weights from the top of the kilometers long. It goes from east to west the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,
Leaning Tower to show that they both hit across the country. let us look at what could possibly be
the ground at the same time. Susan It must be very old. I wonder how the considered as the New Seven Wonders
Mark That’s cool. That’s much more interesting. people were able to carry the stones to of the World. In 2001, the New Seven
Wonders Foundation started a worldwide
Emma Mark, I can’t wait. Let’s climb it right now. make the wall. They didn’t have the
online voting campaign to select Seven
Mark Okay, Mom. machines that we have now. World Wonders of our time. The initial list
TRANSLATION Tour Guide How old do you think it is, Susan? comprised all 529 entries on the UNESCO
Susan I think it’s about 1,000 years old. What do World Heritage list. After a first round of
voting and further selection by an expert

2 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 1 WONDERS OF THE WORLD 3

Unit 1 Wonders of the World
TOPIC 1 THE LEANING TOWER OF you think, Peter?
PISA Peter I’m not sure. Maybe 1,300 years old.
Tour Guide No one really knows how old the wall
SCRIPT is, but scientists say it’s about 2,000
Mark Mom, where are we going now? years old.
Emma We’re going to Pisa. Peter I think it took a long time to build it.
Mark Pisa? Susan Yes. And I think a lot of people helped to
Emma Yes. The home of the Leaning Tower. I build it, too.
think we will arrive in a few minutes. Peter I wonder how long it would take to walk
Mark Mom, what is the Leaning Tower? along the wall. Do you think we can do it?
Emma It’s a famous landmark in Italy. It is a bell Susan No, I don’t think so, Peter.
tower, which took 200 years to build, and Peter You are right, Susan. If the wall is 6,300
which leans to one side. kilometers long, I would be exhausted if I
Mark I see. Mom, look over there. That’s the tried to walk along it.
Leaning Tower, isn’t it? Tour Guide Well, Susan and Peter. Are you ready ANSWERS

Emma It was built on especially sandy soil, Professor Welcome to the first lesson of ancient
ANSWERS Great Wall of China from the moon. Is that
history. I will begin by discussing the
which moved over the years. The Italians 1 b 2 c true? Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The
have tried to restore it, so that it doesn’t Tour Guide I’m sorry to tell you, Susan, that is not list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient
lean so much. However, they haven’t possible. That is just a legend. World was selected by Philon of
been successful. Peter Hurry up, Susan, or we’ll miss the bus. Byzantium in the second century B.C., as
TOPIC 2 THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA travel guide for wealthy Athenians. This
Mark I see. Is that the reason this tower
list shows the seven most important
became famous? SCRIPT TRANSLATION monuments made by man to celebrate
Emma Yes, and there is also another reason. Tour Guide Just one more step, and you will be mythology, religion, art, power, and
Mark What is that? on one of the greatest man-made won- science. This list includes a monument
Emma The great scientist Galileo didn’t agree ders of the world. that was made to bury important kings of
with Aristotle’s theory that objects fall at Peter I am so tired. But it was worth it. Look Egypt, statues made to honor Greek
different speeds because of their weight, gods, temples and a beautiful garden
how big the wall is. How long is it?
built by eastern kings, and a lighthouse to
so he dropped two cannon balls of Tour Guide Well, Peter, the wall is about 6,300 help ships see at night. After presenting
different weights from the top of the kilometers long. It goes from east to west the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,
Leaning Tower to show that they both hit across the country. let us look at what could possibly be
the ground at the same time. Susan It must be very old. I wonder how the considered as the New Seven Wonders
Mark That’s cool. That’s much more interesting. people were able to carry the stones to of the World. In 2001, the New Seven
Wonders Foundation started a worldwide
Emma Mark, I can’t wait. Let’s climb it right now. make the wall. They didn’t have the
online voting campaign to select Seven
Mark Okay, Mom. machines that we have now. World Wonders of our time. The initial list
TRANSLATION Tour Guide How old do you think it is, Susan? comprised all 529 entries on the UNESCO
Susan I think it’s about 1,000 years old. What do World Heritage list. After a first round of
voting and further selection by an expert

2 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 1 WONDERS OF THE WORLD 3

committee headed by a former director UNIT TEST 6. No one really knows how old the wall is. arrived.
general of UNESCO, the list has been (A) You are right, but scientists say it’s about W: Look at the tower leaning to one side.
narrowed down to 21 candidates. Among ANSWERS 2,000 years old. Let’s climb it right now. I can’t wait.
the contenders are the Taj Mahal in India, 1. ( B ) 2. ( A ) 3. ( D ) 4. ( D )
(B) They didn’t have the machines that we have M: Okay.
the Great Wall of China, the Acropolis in 5. ( C ) 6. ( A ) 7. ( B ) 8. ( C )
Athens, and Neuschwanstein Castle in now.
9. ( D ) 10. ( D ) 11. ( C ) 12. ( A )
Germany. Some people say that the (C) Do you think we can do it?
13. ( C ) 14. ( B ) 15. ( A ) 16. ( B )
Empire State Building should be included (D) How funny it is!
on the list. Others have suggested that SCRIPT
the Sydney Opera House should be 1. (A) There is a nice wallet in the picture.
included. Personally, I believe that the (B) There is a long wall in the picture.
Temples of Angkor in Cambodia and the (C) There is a huge building in the picture.
Rock Carved City of Petra in Jordan
(D) There is nothing to see in the picture. 7. What are the speakers going to do next?
should be included. Now, it is up to the
people of today to name the New Seven B: I’m so tired. I can walk no longer. (A) They are going home.
Wonders of the World. People from G: Just one more step, Mark, and you will (B) They are going to sleep.
around the world have until the end of the 2. (A) The tower is leaning to one side. be on one of the greatest man-made (C) They are going to climb the tower.
year to cast their vote. The seven winners (B) The tower is shorter than the statue. wonders of the world. (D) They are going to learn about Pisa.
will be announced in a worldwide (C) The tower is built by people. B: You’re right. It was worth it. Look at how
television broadcast on January 1st, 2007. (D) The tower is painted by artists. big the wall is.
TRANSLATION
G: Yeah. The wall is so long. It goes from
east to west across the country. 9.
3. Is it safe for us to stand here? G: How long is the Great Wall of China?
(A) I can’t stand you. B: The wall is 6,300 kilometers long. We
(B) Yes, I can understand it. would be exhausted, if we tried to walk
(C) No, it won’t be happy. along it.
(D) Don’t worry. It’s okay. G: You’re right. I think it is not possible to
walk along the whole wall.
B: Just take a photo next to the wall and
What do you think the speakers are doing now? let’s go to another place.
4. Is that the reason this tower became famous?
(A) They are searching for information about a
(A) It was built on especially sandy soil.
wonder of the world on the web.
(B) Yes, that’s cool.
(B) They are going sightseeing at a wonder of
(C) Anyway, I see.
the world.
(D) Yes, and there is also another reason.
(C) They are drawing a picture of a wonder of
the world.
(D) They are taking a photo of a wonder of the What do the speakers think would happen, if
5. I’ve heard that it is possible to see the Great world. they walk along the wall?
Wall of China from the moon. Is that true? (A) They would be healthy and excited.
(A) I think it’s about 1,000 years old. (B) They would be bored.
(B) It was worth it. (C) They would be hungry and sleepy.
(C) I don’t think so. That is just a legend. 8. (D) They would be exhausted.
M: Sarah, where are we now?
(D) I’m sorry I can’t wait to see it.
W: We’re in Pisa. The home of the Leaning
Tower.
M: Pisa! We’re in Pisa now? I fell asleep for
ANSWERS a while, so I didn’t realize we had
1 b 2 c

4 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 1 WONDERS OF THE WORLD 5

10. 11. What is the talk about? 15. How many steps does the Leaning Tower of
M: Do you know why the Leaning Tower of (A) One of the greatest paintings of the world Pisa have?
Pisa is famous? (B) One of the greatest dragon sculptures of the (A) It has 296 steps.
W: Sure. It’s famous for two reasons. One world (B) It has 1178 steps.
is that it was built on sandy soil, so it (C) One of the greatest Wonders of the World (C) It has 1272 steps.
14. What is the main topic of the talk?
leans to one side. The other is Galileo’s (D) One of the greatest towers of the world (D) It has 1372 steps.
(A) The reason why the Leaning Tower of Pisa
experiment.
is famous
M: What do you mean? Tell me about
(B) The history of how the Leaning Tower of
Galileo’s experiment. 12. What does the subject of the talk look like?
Pisa was built 16. What was installed in the same year as the last
(A) It looks like a dragon.
(C) The reason why the Leaning Tower of Pisa floor of the Leaning Tower of Pisa was built?
(B) It looks like an eagle.
is leaning (A) The statue of the king
(C) It looks like a tiger.
(D) Galileo’s experiment related to the Leaning (B) The bell
(D) It looks like a train.
Tower of Pisa (C) The national flag of Italy
(D) A miniature of the Coliseum
What are the speakers talking about?
(A) They are talking about Galileo’s theory.
13. Why is the subject of the talk famous?
(B) They are talking about sandy soil.
(A) Because of its length and height
(C) They are talking about the Seven Wonders
(B) Because of its colorful stones
of the World.
(C) Because of its historical importance
(D) They are talking about the reasons why the
(D) Because of its peculiar pattern
Leaning Tower is famous.

14-16.
11-13.
W: The Leaning Tower of Pisa with its 296
M: The Great Wall of China is one of the
steps is situated in the city of Pisa, Italy.
greatest Wonders of the World. Just like a
The history of the Leaning Tower of Pisa is
huge dragon, the Great Wall winds up and
interesting. It took centuries to construct.
down across deserts, grasslands, and
The construction began on August 9 th,
mountains stretching about 6,300
1173, and went on for two centuries. The
kilometers from the east to the west of
third floor of the Leaning Tower of Pisa was
China. With a history of more than 2,000
constructed in 1178, when it began to lean,
years, some of the sections of the Great
and thereafter the construction stopped.
Wall are now in ruins or have even entirely
Four more floors were constructed in 1272
disappeared. However, it is still one of the
to make up for the inclination. The construc-
most famous attractions of the world
tion stopped again until 1372 when the last
thanks to its historical importance and
floor of the Leaning Tower of Pisa was
architectural grandeur.
built. In the same year, the bell was finally
installed.

6 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 1 WONDERS OF THE WORLD 7

Unit 2 Dainty Bits
TOPIC 1 WHY IS WELL-BEING FOOD in a year. Ben I learned that in restaurants in China, food
GETTING POPULAR? Gina That isn’t the kind of sickness I mean. is served in communal dishes. Everyone
Healthy foods prevent you from getting puts the food onto their plate and then
SCRIPT diseases like cancer and diabetes. eats it.
Jim I can’t believe it! The cafeteria will only be Jim Only old people get those types of Amy I learned that food is served the same way
serving health food starting on Monday. diseases. Why should I be worried now? in Japan. And I also learned that in Japan,
The school sent a letter to all the parents. Tina You should be worried because kids also it is impolite to blow your nose at the
My mom is thrilled. get those diseases. My friend is 12 years table. Also it is impolite to talk about
Gina I heard about that, too. My mom says it old and has cancer. Also, the food you eat unappetizing things like going to the toilet.
will be much better for us. all your life will help you to have good Mrs. Jackson You have all done very well. Did
Jim It might be better for us, but I don’t want health when you are older. My grandfather anyone else learn about things that are
ANSWERS
to eat only sprouts and tofu! is 75 years old. He has no diseases and he impolite?
1 c 2 c
Tina Don’t be silly! You’re talking about old has never eaten a hamburger. Owen In France, it is impolite to add spices to
style health food. The cafeteria will be Jim Okay, you two have convinced me. I will your food.
serving healthy food. try this new healthy food. It just better not Tina In India, it is impolite to put your fingers in
Jim What is the difference? taste like cardboard. TOPIC 2 TABLE MANNERS your mouth.
Tina Healthy food means food that isn’t bad for Gina Don’t worry. You’ll love it. Mrs. Jackson I researched Korea. In Korea, some
SCRIPT
you. It includes lots of the food we love. TRANSLATION food is shared and some is not. Dishes of
Mrs. Jackson Today, we will discuss table
Gina Yes, all kinds of fruits and vegetables are meats and side dishes are shared, but
manners. Last week, I assigned each of
good for you. Also, there are a lot of ways usually each person has their own rice and
you a country to report on. Who would like
to prepare meat, so that it will be healthy soup. And in Korea, traditionally there was
to begin?
also. no talking during meals. But nowadays,
Tina I researched table manners in India.
Jim Why would I want to be healthy? I like this is not compulsory.
Mrs. Jackson What did you learn about eating in
hamburgers and French fries. Ben Mrs. Jackson. I think I will stay at home to
India?
Tina Hamburgers and French fries are cooked eat.
Tina I learned that in India, you should only eat
in fat. There are much healthier ways to Mrs. Jackson Why do you say that, Ben?
with your right hand. Your left hand is
cook beef and potatoes. Ben I could never remember all these rules!
acceptable for holding your drink or
Jim That still doesn’t tell me why I need to be TRANSLATION
passing things, but you should never
healthy.
touch your food with your left hand.
Gina Food that is cooked in a lot of fat will
Mrs. Jackson Great, Tina. It’s because Indians
make you fat. Healthy food keeps you
think the left hand is used for dirty jobs.
thin.
Next, Owen?
Jim Okay, I like being thin, but I can exercise
Owen I researched France. They eat with both
to stay thin.
hands. They hold their fork in their left
Tina That isn’t the only benefit of healthy food.
hand and their knife in their right hand like
It helps to keep you healthy.
us, Americans.
Gina Healthy food does two things for you. First
Mrs. Jackson Did you learn anything else about
of all, it doesn’t make you sick. It doesn’t
eating in France?
have unhealthy things like bad fats and
Owen In France, people are very serious about
too much salt. The second thing it does
eating. They take a long time to eat. Some
for you is make you healthier. Healthy
people say that eating for a long time
foods have all sorts of qualities that
helps digestion.
prevent you from getting sick.
Mrs. Jackson Very good. Who else would like to
Jim I hardly ever get sick. I haven’t had a cold
report?

8 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 2 DAINTY BITS 9

meat spiced with chili peppers. Don’t
forget the famous salsa sauce. It is a
vegetable sauce spiced with jalapeno
peppers and may be added to many foods
to heat them up. Before piling on some 5. Who else would like to report about table
salsa, you should check if it’s mild or hot. manners?
ANSWERS
The final picture is of a Thai meal. Thailand (A) There are some students who can cook.
1 c b a
is also well-known for its hot food. Here, (B) Very good. It will be good for your health.
2 a
you can see a traditional meal of soup, a (C) That is not compulsory.
curry dish, and a dip with fish and (D) I researched France. They eat with both
vegetables. Thai curry is a strong spice, hands.
UNIT TEST
but it is not the only hot spice in Thailand.
Nan phrik, their hot sauce, is added to ANSWERS
many of their foods also. You will want to 1. ( A ) 2. ( A ) 3. ( B ) 4. ( C )
be cautious about what you add to your 5. ( D ) 6. ( B ) 7. ( B ) 8. ( D )
6. Food that is cooked in a lot of fat will make you
Thai meal. 9. ( B ) 10. ( A ) 11. ( B ) 12. ( D )
fat. Healthy food keeps you thin.
Besides these, there are lots of hot foods 13. ( C ) 14. ( B ) 15. ( A ) 16. ( D )
ANSWERS (A) I can’t exercise.
1 a, b, c, e, f in the world, and some people are crazy SCRIPT
(B) Okay. You have convinced me. I’ll try to be
2 d for them. In moderation, hot food can pep 1. (A) It is a kind of hot food.
thin.
up our appetite and promote digestion, (B) People are setting the dinner table.
(C) My mom was thrilled.
but too much can cause stomach (C) It is a kind of fast-food.
(D) I haven’t had a cold in a year.
problems. So, enjoy hot food, but take (D) People are eating Korean food.
TOPIC 3 THE HOTTEST FOOD
care of your stomach.
SCRIPT TRANSLATION
2. (A) People are eating food together.
Cook Welcome to the Food Fair. I’m going to
(B) People are cooking food together.
take you on the hottest food tour in town. 7.
(C) People are buying vegetables. G: Don’t eat too many hamburgers and too
We will tour the restaurants that serve the
(D) People are preparing for dinner. much coke, James.
world’s spiciest food. Look at these
posters. B: Why? I really like hamburgers and coke.
Here, we have a picture of a traditional They are delicious. Don’t you like them?
3. I don’t want to eat only sprouts and tofu!
Korean meal. The many side dishes of G: I like them, but they are cooked in fat.
(A) That still doesn’t tell me why I need to be
vegetables, seaweed, and Kimchi make There are much healthier ways to cook
healthy.
this look like a mild vegetarian feast. Don’t beef and potatoes.
(B) Don’t be silly. You’ll love it.
be fooled. Ginger and garlic add some B: That still doesn’t tell me why I shouldn’t
(C) That isn’t the only benefit of healthy food.
spiciness to Korean food, but red pepper eat them.
(D) I heard about that, too.
gives the food its heat. There are many
milder foods in the Korean cuisine, but the
red pepper makes much of the food hot.
You may want to try a milder version 4. What did you learn about eating in India?
before eating a traditional meal. (A) I don’t want to learn about India.
Next, we have a Mexican feast. Mexican (B) It’s impossible for me to learn about India.
food is also hot. Here they use the chili (C) I learned that in India, we should only eat
What does the female speaker think about
pepper. The heat in a chili pepper is well- with our right hand.
hamburgers?
known. Mexican dishes are filled with (D) I will remember the table manners of India.
(A) Hamburgers are delicious.

10 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 2 DAINTY BITS 11

(B) Hamburgers make people fat. (C) The female speaker thinks it makes us sick. 12. What is the difference between Thai curry and
(C) Hamburgers make people sick. (D) The female speaker doesn’t want to eat Indian curry?
(D) Hamburgers make people happy. healthy food. (A) Thai curry is hotter than Indian curry.
(B) Thais use more chili peppers than Indians.
(C) Thais eat curry every night.
Who would be impolite when they eat food in
(D) Thais cook their curry dishes for a much
each country?
8. shorter time.
M: Class, let’s talk about table manners. (A) Sarah: I didn’t talk too much during meals 11-13.
Who would like to begin? with a Korean family.
(B) Max: I added spices to my food when I ate W: Curry is one of the most important dishes
G: I researched table manners in Korea.
dinner in France. of Thai cuisine. The other dishes are often
M: What did you learn about them? 13. What is not a benefit of eating chili peppers?
(C) Amy: I was careful not to put my fingers in planned around the type of curry that is
G: They share some food such as side (A) Taking Vitamin C
my mouth in the Indian restaurant. going to be prepared in the south. In fact, a
dishes and meat. And each person (B) Promoting digestion
(D) Jack: I had runny nose, but I didn’t blow my familiar greeting in the southern country-
usually has their own rice. (C) Sweating a lot
nose at the table in Japan. side is; ‘What kind of curry are you eating
(D) Pepping up the appetite
today?’ Thai curry is not the same as Indian
curry. Thais cook their curry dishes for a
much shorter time and use more fresh
herbs and garlic than in Indian curry.
14-16.
However, they use chili peppers to make
10. the hot taste, just as Indians do. There are M: Hot Mexico Restaurant’s new product,
What is true about the talk? G: Healthy food does two things for you. Roasted Salsa, will be served from this
many healthy benefits from eating chili
(A) The speakers are talking about the table B: What are they? Friday.
peppers, including the high Vitamin C
manners of Japan. G: First of all, there are no unhealthy things, If you’ve ever had a salsa that seemed to
content. Chili peppers make people feel the
(B) The male speaker doesn’t want to share so it doesn’t make you sick. have a little something special, a unique
hot taste and pep up people’s appetite.
food with others. B: What is number two? flavor that you couldn’t quite put your finger
They also promote digestion.
(C) The female speaker will research Korea’s G: It makes you healthier. You can become on, it was probably roasted chilies. Throw
table manners. healthier through eating healthy food, in some garlic, lightly roasted onions and
(D) Koreans usually have their own rice when just the same as through exercising. tomatoes, and you’ve got the perfect hot
they eat. B: I see. I’ll try to eat healthy food from salsa for all of your salsa needs. Its flavors
now. are unique, rich, and warm, and are perfect
with a bowl of tortilla chips or your favorite
burrito. Make some Roasted Salsa for your
9. next fiesta. Don’t miss it!
W: In France, it is impolite to add spices to
your food. And in Japan, blowing your
nose at the table is impolite.
M: In India, it is impolite to put your finger 11. What is the talk about?
in your mouth. Do you know what is (A) Why we should eat Thai food
impolite in Korea? (B) About Thai curry
W: Yes. It is impolite to talk during meals. What do the speakers think about healthy (C) Why Thais and Indians eat curry
M: You’re right. But nowadays, it is not food? (D) How hot Indian curry is
compulsory. (A) The female speaker thinks it makes people
healthy.
(B) The male speaker doesn’t think it’s as good
as exercise.

12 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 2 DAINTY BITS 13

Unit 3 Celebrities
14. What kind of talk is this? 16. What is not a feature of the food in the talk? TOPIC 1 BRITNEY’S KEY REASON FOR ing of dating her!
(A) It’s a news flash about Mexican food. (A) Its flavors are unique and rich. SUCCESS Brian Of course, I would date her. She is beauti-
(B) It’s an advertisement for a new product in a (B) Its flavors are perfect with a bowl of tortilla ful, but that isn’t why I like her music. I like
Mexican restaurant. chips. SCRIPT her talent. Maybe we should go see that
(C) It’s an advertisement for a Mexican food (C) Its flavors are warm and good with a burrito. Jean Hi, Brian and Susan. What are you two video now, before you two get too em-
festival. (D) Its flavors are sweet and sour. doing today? barrassing.
(D) It’s the introduction of a famous Mexican Susan We are going to my house to watch the Susan Let’s go then.
chef. new Britney Spears video. TRANSLATION
Jean Can I come with you? I love Britney.
Susan Of course, you can. We all love her.
Brian She is the best. We are so lucky that she
15. What is not added in the food in the talk? is making videos again.
(A) Hot jalapeno peppers Susan I think that her videos are what has made
(B) Lightly roasted onions her so successful.
(C) Roasted tomatoes Jean She is beautiful in her videos, and she has
(D) Some garlic the best dance moves. Maybe we will
learn some new moves when we watch
her new video.
Brian I think there are also other reasons for her
success.
Susan What do you mean?
Brian I think a lot of things have helped to make
her successful. I know that she has a great
voice. She has been singing since she was
a little girl. She started singing on the New
Mickey Mouse Club, when she was 11,
and she was in off-Broadway productions
before that.
Susan She must have talent to have done so
much, before she was even a teenager.
Jean Yes. And she had her first number one
song when she was only 17.
Susan I wish that I could move and sing like her.
Jean Maybe that is a part of the reason for her
success.
Susan What do you mean?
Jean Lots of girls want to be just like her. She is
so close to our age, it is easy to imagine
being just like her.
Brian But I’m not a girl. I don’t want to be just
ANSWERS
like Britney.
1 1. X 2. X 3. O
Susan Maybe you just like looking at her outfits.
2 d
She always looks so sexy. I think boys just
like looking at her. Maybe they are dream-

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TOPIC 2 BIRTH OF A STAR Nick We still had that demo tape to make. Even ful as a star. Everyone loves a beautiful
when we signed a record deal, we had to person, and teens seem to love them
SCRIPT tour as an opening act for another band most of all.
Nadia Nick, do you ever get tired of being so for a while. Talent is another reason why teens love
successful? Nadia Those were busy years. We traveled the stars. Celebrities became famous
Nick Not at all, we are the biggest pop super- almost all the time. because of their talent. Some sing with
stars in the world today. Nick When we weren’t touring, we were amazing voices. Others have incredible
Nadia I know. Sometimes I like to remember how recording songs in the studio. It was hard dancing or acting talents. No matter what
we got here. work. they do, stars do it well. Anyone could
Nick It was a long road. I remember when we Nadia I remember when we almost split up. And easily be impressed by their outstanding
met. I was singing in the church choir. we had been working so hard. We hadn’t talents. Perhaps, the most compelling
Nadia And I was still taking singing lessons. Do had a holiday for over a year. The stress reason that teens love celebrities is that
you remember that first song we sang was too much. I just ran away for a while. they dream of being them. Teens are on
together? Nick I’m so glad you came back. That was the road to becoming independent. They
Nick Yes, your singing teacher introduced us, when we finally released a number one are learning who they want to be as an
so that we could sing a duet at church. song. adult. Stars are their role models. Stars
Nadia Everyone loved us so much that we ANSWERS
Nadia We haven’t looked back since. It is a appear to have everything. They have
1 a, b, c, f
started singing together regularly. wonderful life, but it was a long hard road beautiful clothes and hair. They have
2 a
Nick I remember when we started a band. We to get here. exciting lives. Often they travel the world
sang at school dances, weddings, and and live in the most elegant environ-
TRANSLATION
birthday parties. ments. The glamour and glory of being a
Nadia Oh, yes. We did anything to sing together TOPIC 3 WHY ARE TEENS CRAZY celebrity looks like the perfect life for a
and to make some money. OVER THE STARS? teenager. They can easily imagine what
Nick That was all before we finished high life would be like, if they had thousands
SCRIPT
school. After that, we really started of adoring fans also. Whatever the
working hard. Narrator Celebrities are always interesting to us.
reason, teenagers are fascinated with
Nadia We moved to the city and had to work as People all over the world line up for hours
celebrities. They love them, and they
waiters in restaurants to earn money, to buy tickets to concerts. They spend
spend time and money learning about
while we looked for singing jobs. Do you hundreds and thousands of dollars to buy
them, and trying to be like them. It was
remember that apartment we had? anything that a star has touched or
true in the past and is still true today.
Nick I could never forget that couch. I had to owned. But teenagers seem to be the
Teens love stars.
sleep on that lumpy thing for a year! ones who are the most fascinated with
TRANSLATION
Nadia We were so lucky after that. We per- stars. They sometimes scream and even
formed at someone’s wedding, and they faint at concerts. They listen to music
suggested we enter a talent contest. We videos for hours at a time. They surf the
didn’t have a band anymore, and we had Internet to learn everything about their
to sing without accompaniment. It’s a favorite stars. Why are teens so crazy
good thing that we are such good friends. over the stars?
We sang a love song, as if we were really Many things contribute to teens’ fasci-
in love. nation with celebrities. Some stars are
Nick I was totally in love with the idea of singing just so beautiful that everyone loves
with you forever. Do you remember how them. Who could resist looking at some
long it took to get an agent after that? of the stars? Teens may dream they will
Nadia It was only a few weeks, and our careers grow up to be as beautiful as a star, or
went into fast forward. that they could date someone as beauti-

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(C) A star is practicing his guitar. 7. What is not mentioned as a reason for Britney’s
(D) A star is interviewing. W: Tony, we traveled on tour this year. We success?
sang and danced a lot. (A) Dance moves
M: Yes, it’s been a long hard road, but it (B) Powerful, soft voice
3. Why are teens so crazy over the stars? was wonderful. (C) Beautiful appearance
(A) What are you doing? W: Yes, you’re right. But sometimes I just (D) Her parents’ support
(B) You’ll love famous celebrities. wanted to run away for a while.
(C) I could never forget that star. M: Me, too. The stress was too much.
(D) Many things contribute to teens’ fascination Anyway, I’m so glad we had a successful
with celebrities. tour. 9.
G: I would date Brad Peterson. He is a
great actor.
B: I think lots of girls think just like you. But
I don’t understand why he is famous.
4. Do you ever get tired of being so successful? You just like his outfit.
(A) Not at all, we are the biggest pop superstars G: No! Of course, I like his outfit, but I also
in the world today. like his talent. He is good at acting, you
(B) I know. Sometimes I want success. know.
Who do you think the speakers are?
(C) It was only a few weeks that we made B: Well, I’m not sure. I think his acting is
(A) They are celebrities who have just finished
success. somewhat unnatural.
their tour.
(D) I’m so glad you came back.
(B) They are celebrities who shot a film in other
ANSWERS countries.
1 1. TRUE 2. TRUE 3. FALSE (C) They are celebrities who have many fans.
2 c
(D) They are celebrities who earned lots of
5. I think there are other reasons why Britney is so
money.
successful.
(A) I wish that I could move and sing like her.
UNIT TEST (B) Can you come with us?
ANSWERS (C) Maybe that is part of the reason for her
8.
1. ( C ) 2. ( A ) 3. ( D ) 4. ( A ) success. What does the male speaker think about Brad
B: What do you think are the reasons for
5. ( D ) 6. ( C ) 7. ( A ) 8. ( D ) (D) What are they? Peterson?
Britney’s success?
9. ( C ) 10. ( B ) 11. ( D ) 12. ( D ) (A) He thinks Brad Peterson is a great actor.
G: Well, I think she has the best dance
13. ( C ) 14. ( A ) 15. ( B ) 16. ( A ) (B) He would like to be Brad Peterson.
moves. And she is beautiful in her
SCRIPT
videos. What about you? (C) He thinks Brad Peterson’s acting is
1. (A) Some teenagers are watching movies about 6. Do you remember how long it took to get an unnatural.
B: I like her powerful, but soft voice.
a star. agent? (D) He thinks Brad Peterson is a terrible actor.
G: Me, too. She must have had talent to
(B) Some teenagers are buying star concert (A) I remember when we split up.
have done so much before she was
tickets. (B) We haven’t looked back since.
even a teenager.
(C) Some teenagers are going crazy over a star. (C) It was only a few weeks and our careers
(D) Some teenagers are taking pictures of a went into fast forward. 10.
movie star. (D) It was a long hard road to earn money. W: Sam, look at this article. Nadia and Nick
almost split up. Nadia didn’t sign a
record deal with their agent.
2. (A) A star is on the stage. M: Really? I’m sorry to hear it. I like their
(B) A star is shooting a film. songs.

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W: So do I. They’ve been together for 10 15. What is not mentioned by the speaker?
years and they’ve had great success. (A) The latest celebrity news
M: Yeah, whenever I saw them singing a (B) Celebrities’ lives at high school
love song, I felt as if they were really in 11. What is this talk about? (C) Interviews with celebrities
love. (A) How celebrities can earn lots of money (D) Gossip
W: I hope they will sing together again. (B) The reasons for celebrities’ success
(C) Why teens want to be stars
(D) Why teens are crazy over the stars
16. What can’t you see about Jerry McKnight?
14. What kind of talk is this? (A) His babies’ pictures
(A) It’s a TV program about celebrities. (B) His private life
12. What is not mentioned about celebrities’ (B) It’s from a magazine about celebrities. (C) An interview with him
talents? (C) It’s an interview with a famous celebrity. (D) Episodes made during shooting
(A) Amazing voices (D) It’s a newspaper advertisement.
What are the speakers talking about? (B) Incredible dancing
(A) An article about the love between two (C) Talented acting
famous stars (D) Wonderful ability to play their instruments
(B) An article about two singers who almost
split up
(C) An article about a famous love song
13. What is true about the talk?
(D) An article about a famous singer’s new
(A) Teens don’t spend their money to see their
album
favorite stars when they grow up.
(B) Teens want to be friends with their favorite
stars.
11-13. (C) Teens try to be like their favorite stars.
(D) In the past, teens didn’t spend much time to
M: Why are teens so crazy over the stars? see their favorite stars.
There are various reasons, and I’ll tell you
one of them. Celebrities become famous
because of their talent. Some sing with
amazing voices. Others have incredible 14-16.
dancing or acting talents. No matter what
W: Welcome to Star Plus! We have the latest
they do, stars do it well. Anyone can easily
celebrity news, photos, interviews, and
be impressed by their outstanding talents.
gossip as usual. Watch the daily top
Teens spend their money and time to see
stories, star spotlight, and celebrity top ten
their favorite stars, and try to be like them.
listings. This week we’ll give you full stories
This has always been true, and it always
about Top Idol Star, Jerry McKnight, who
will be true.
has just finished shooting his film in
Australia. Plus, you can watch an interview
with him and some episodes made during
shooting. You can also watch a video tape
of his private life which was recorded by
Jerry himself. Stay with us. We’ll be right
back.

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Unit 4 Chivalrous Robbers
TOPIC 1 ROBIN HOOD Robin Hood. TOPIC 2 PANCHO VILLA modern day Robin Hood would.
Tony But, that’s no reason why you should Martin Well, I think you will do very well study-
SCRIPT take money from me, Jack. I’m not a SCRIPT ing history.
Tony Hey, Jack. When are you going to pay merciless rich man. Martin Hey, Linda, what are you studying? Linda Yes, that sounds like a revolutionary
me the money you borrowed? It’s been Jack I know. Why don’t you come with me to Linda I’m reading a story about a very famous idea.
ages. help the poor children? person in Mexican history.
TRANSLATION
Jack Come on. You have plenty of money. Tony Of course, I will. Let’s go now. Martin I don’t know anything about Mexican
Have pity on me. history.
TRANSLATION
Wendy What’s up guys? Are you quarreling? Linda I didn’t either until I read this book.
Tony No. Listen to me, Wendy. Jack bor- Martin What part did you find the most inter-
rowed some money last week, but he esting?
didn’t pay it back. I think he doesn’t Linda I think the revolution was a very impor-
intend to. tant time for the Mexican people.
Wendy Oh, Jack, you shouldn’t take money Martin Why is that?
from other people. Linda Mostly, because there were very big
Jack I’m not going to keep it. differences between the rich and the
Tony Well, what are you going to do with it? poor. The revolution tried to make those
Why don’t you give it back? differences smaller.
Jack I’m going to give it to someone who Martin Was it successful?
needs it more than you, Tony. Linda A little bit. Thanks to one man in
Wendy What do you mean? particular. His name was Pancho Villa.
Jack I know a boy whose family is very poor, Martin What a strange name!
and nobody will help him. Linda That wasn’t his real name. His real name
Tony So you are going to give him my money. is Doroteo Arango. He changed it later
Wendy That’s very kind of you, Jack. It sounds when he was older.
just like Robin Hood. Martin So why was he so important for the
Tony and Jack Who? revolution?
Wendy You know, Robin Hood. He stole money Linda When the revolution started, he formed
from the rich and gave it to the poor. a successful army of armed cowboys
Tony There’s nobody called Robin Hood and outlaws to lead the war in the north
around here. of Mexico.
Wendy No, silly. Robin Hood lived in England Martin He sounds like a person that the poor
about 400 years ago. people would like.
Jack I think I’ve seen a movie about him. He Linda Yes. He was very popular among the
had some friends who helped him steal poor. Unfortunately, there were also
the money. some people who didn’t like him. ANSWERS
Wendy That’s right. He hid in a large forest in Martin That has happened a lot in history, 1 b d c a
wait for merciless rich noblemen to rob. hasn’t it? 2 a
He took the riches, and gave them to Linda Yes. One day, he was gunned down, but
the poor people in the surrounding the assassins were never identified.
villages and farms. Martin It sounds like he was a hero.
TOPIC 3 WHY DO CHIVALROUS
Tony Did anybody catch him? Linda Yeah, people remembered him as a
Wendy No. Although he had a lot of enemies,
ANSWERS
hero, because he was charismatic, he
ROBBERS APPEAR?
1 1. TRUE 2. FALSE 3. FALSE
nobody could catch him. wanted to reform his country, and he SCRIPT
2 d
Jack Hey, Tony, I just wanted to behave like advocated helping the poor, just as a Historian Everyone learns at a very early age that

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stealing, robbing, and killing are against 7.
the law. The criminals of these crimes G: Jack, what are you watching?
are sought by law officials and once 3. Hey, Jack, you shouldn’t take money from B: I’m watching a movie about Robin Hood.
caught, they are punished. other people. Pay it back. He was a chivalrous robber in the Middle
So, what is it that causes us to overlook (A) I think he doesn’t intend to. Ages.
these crimes and to make a hero out of (B) I’m not going to keep it. I’ll help the poor G: Robin Hood?
some robbers? If one looks at the children with it. B: Yes. He was the man who robbed the
economical, social, and political events (C) That’s very kind of you. merciless rich noblemen and gave
surrounding legendary and real heroes, (D) No, silly. money to the poor people.
such as Robin Hood and Pancho Villa, G: I see. Can I watch it with you?
one finds a growing division between B: Sure. Sit here.
the working classes and the upper
classes. The upper classes tend to treat
the lower classes as slaves who never
4. What part did you find the most interesting in
seem to be able to get ahead, no matter
the book?
how hard they work. Peasants’ children
(A) I’m reading a story about a very famous
start to work at early ages to help their
ANSWERS thief.
families earn a much-needed income. 1 1. Lower Class 2. Upper Class (B) What a strange name!
Landowners, law officials, churchmen, 3. Upper Class 4. Lower Class (C) The revolution was successful. What are the speakers talking about?
and heads of state are corrupt and 2 c (D) I think the revolution was a very important (A) One of the chivalrous robbers in the Middle
become more power hungry. The atmo-
time in Mexican history. Ages
sphere is ripe for a hero.
(B) A movie about merciless rich noblemen
So, who are these heroes? Could it be
UNIT TEST (C) A robber who took money from poor people
someone from the upper class with a
(D) A movie about poor people’s lives
strong moral conscience who is trying to ANSWERS
make things just? Is it a peasant, 1. ( C ) 2. ( A ) 3. ( B ) 4. ( D ) 5. Did anybody catch Robin Hood?
digging his way up from the ashes, 5. ( A ) 6. ( C ) 7. ( A ) 8. ( D ) (A) No. Although he had a lot of enemies,
trying to help his own fellow men? 9. ( B ) 10. ( B ) 11. ( A ) 12. ( A ) nobody could catch him.
13. ( C ) 14. ( D ) 15. ( B ) 16. ( D ) 8.
Whoever it is, they endanger their own (B) I just wanted to behave like Robin Hood. W: Pancho Villa is the most important man
lives to benefit others. They never steal SCRIPT (C) Of course, I will. in Mexican history.
for their own personal gain, but take the 1. (A) You can see a picture of two people who (D) Come on. Have pity on him. M: What do you mean?
ill-gotten profits of rich people and share are quarreling.
W: I read a book about the Mexican
them amongst the downtrodden lower- (B) You can see a picture of the Movie, ‘Dark
Revolution, and I learned about Pancho
class; taking from the rich to give to the Forest.’
Villa, who was charismatic and wanted
poor. Therefore, they are not seen as (C) You can see a picture of a DVD about a
6. How did Pancho Villa die? to reform his country. And he was trying
outlaws or bandits, but as chivalrous chivalrous robber, Robin Hood.
(A) He will die with cancer. to help the poor.
robbers, helping good to overcome evil. (D) You can see a picture of a rich nobleman.
(B) He formed a successful army. M: He sounds like a person that poor
TRANSLATION people would like.
(C) He was gunned down by unknown assassins.
2. (A) The man in the movie poster has guns in his (D) That sounds like a revolutionary idea. W: Yes, he was very popular among the
hands. poor.
(B) You can see a poster of an orchestra.
(C) People are watching a movie about Pancho
Villa.
(D) People are talking about Pancho Villa.

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10. If you see Robert the Robber, please 13. What does Robert look like?
W: Peter, what do you think is the similarity contact the New York Police Department (A) He is short, and he has black eyes.
between Robin Hood and Pancho Villa? immediately. Robert is tall, and he has dark (B) He always wears a very expensive cap.
What is not true about Pancho Villa according M: Were they poor? brown hair and always wears a very expen- (C) He has dark brown hair, and he is tall.
to the talk? W: Good guess, but it’s not the answer that sive suit. He was last seen on Madison (D) He always wears sunglasses.
(A) He was the most important man in the I wanted to hear from you. Avenue last Monday at 5 p.m. going into a
Mexican history. M: Then, what? famous restaurant.
(B) He was a man who wanted to reform his W: They are famous chivalrous robbers
country. who advocated helping the poor. 14-16.
(C) He was a person whom the poor people
W: Who are chivalrous robbers? Are they
liked.
heroes or not? Should they be punished?
(D) He was a person who fought for the
There is no right answer, but in the past,
freedom of slaves in Mexico.
most people didn’t think they were outlaws
or bandits, because they didn’t intend to
hurt innocent people. Whether they are
from the upper classes or lower classes,
9. they endanger their own lives to benefit
What answer did the female speaker want to
G: Why do you think chivalrous robbers others. They never steal for their own
hear from the male speaker?
appear? personal gain, but take the ill-gotten profits
(A) Robin Hood and Pancho Villa were poor.
B: I think it’s because of the corrupt of rich people and share them amongst the
(B) Robin Hood and Pancho Villa advocated 11. Who is Robert according to the talk?
merciless upper classes. downtrodden lower class. So they are seen
helping the poor. (A) He is a robber who has never been caught.
G: Could you tell me in detail? as chivalrous robbers helping good to
(C) Robin Hood and Pancho Villa were (B) He is the policeman who always helps
B: Well, the upper classes tend to treat the overcome evil.
charismatic robbers. chivalrous robbers.
lower classes as slaves, and they be- (D) Robin Hood and Pancho Villa were killed by (C) He is the policeman who caught a robber in
come more power hungry. assassins. New York City.
G: I see. I totally agree with you.
(D) He is a millionaire who doesn’t help the
poor at all.

11-13.

M: Wanted for stealing 3 million dollars from a 12. What do people say about Robert?
home in New York. (A) People say that he is using money that he 14. Which class are the chivalrous robbers from?
Why does the speaker think that chivalrous has stolen to buy toys for children in
Robert the Robber has been successful (A) They are from the upper classes.
robbers appear? Mongolia.
again. This is the 5th large robbery in New (B) They are from the lower classes.
(A) Because the poor people want to be strong. (B) People say that he is too dangerous to
York City in three weeks. Police have not (C) They are peasants.
(B) Because the upper classes are corrupt and catch.
been able to catch Robert the Robber, (D) They are from all classes.
become more power hungry. (C) People say that he likes the millionaires of
because he is so fast and so clever. When
(C) Because a member of the upper classes New York.
police went into his apartment, there was
with a strong moral conscience wants to (D) People say that he is really bad and merci-
no money. Some people say that he is
change society. less rich man. 15. What is not true about chivalrous robbers?
using this money to buy toys for children in
(D) Because one of the lower classes wants to (A) They didn’t intend to hurt innocent people.
Mongolia. Other people say that Robert is
help his own fellow men. (B) They are seen as bandits or outlaws.
really a millionaire who wants to show the
(C) They never steal for their own personal gain.
rich people of New York that having too
(D) They share the ill-gotten profits of the rich
much money is dangerous.

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11-13.

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UNIT 5 Unique Festivals
people amongst the lower classes. TOPIC 1 THE QUEBEC WINTER Susan They have ice skating, skiing, ice fishing,
sleigh rides, and snow rafting. My
CARNIVAL
favorite, though, is the maple syrup
SCRIPT candy. Sap is taken from maple trees
16. What is a good title for this talk? Susan We just returned from the most unusual and boiled. It is poured onto the snow.
(A) What did chivalrous robbers take from the festival. When it starts to become thick, it is
rich? Donna It was unusual, but it was also fun. rolled on a stick. Then you eat it. It is the
(B) Should chivalrous robbers be punished? Bob Where were you? Tell me about it. sweetest candy you will ever taste!
(C) Are chivalrous robbers heroes? Susan We were in Quebec City in Quebec, Bob You had fun even in the cold. Maybe I’ll
(D) Who are chivalrous robbers? Canada. go next year.
Bob Quebec, Canada! But it’s February. Isn’t TRANSLATION
it cold there in February?
Donna Yes, it is cold. But we could forget the
cold weather because of the Quebec
Winter Carnival. It is one of the biggest
winter carnivals in the world.
Bob What can you do when it’s so cold
outside?
Donna There are a lot of things to do. I really
liked the snow sculptures. There is a
competition for the best snow sculpture.
People enter from all over the world. The
sculptures are absolutely huge, beauti-
ful, and amazing!
Susan I liked the parades. They are at night.
There are floats, bands, clowns, and
entertainers. The mascot of the Quebec
Winter Carnival is a giant snowman
named Bonhomme. He closes every
parade riding on his own special float.
Bob It sounds interesting, but do people
really like being out in the cold?
Susan People don’t only like the cold, they love
it. 75 people enter the snow bath. They
dress in their bathing suits and roll in the
snow. In fact, they roll in the snow three
times!
Bob That is crazy! What else do they do?
Donna They have a canoe race down the St.
Lawrence River, even though it’s below
zero degrees celsius. They also cover
the streets with snow. Then 30 dogsled
teams race 6 kilometers through the
ANSWERS
streets of the city.
1 c 2 a

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UNIT 5 Unique Festivals
people amongst the lower classes. TOPIC 1 THE QUEBEC WINTER Susan They have ice skating, skiing, ice fishing,
CARNIVAL sleigh rides, and snow rafting. My
favorite, though, is the maple syrup
SCRIPT candy. Sap is taken from maple trees
16. What is a good title for this talk? Susan We just returned from the most unusual and boiled. It is poured onto the snow.
(A) What did chivalrous robbers take from the festival. When it starts to become thick, it is
rich? Donna It was unusual, but it was also fun. rolled on a stick. Then you eat it. It is the
(B) Should chivalrous robbers be punished? Bob Where were you? Tell me about it. sweetest candy you will ever taste!
(C) Are chivalrous robbers heroes? Susan We were in Quebec City in Quebec, Bob You had fun even in the cold. Maybe I’ll
(D) Who are chivalrous robbers? Canada. go next year.
Bob Quebec, Canada! But it’s February. Isn’t TRANSLATION
it cold there in February?
Donna Yes, it is cold. But we could forget the
cold weather because of the Quebec
Winter Carnival. It is one of the biggest
winter carnivals in the world.
Bob What can you do when it’s so cold
outside?
Donna There are a lot of things to do. I really
liked the snow sculptures. There is a
competition for the best snow sculpture.
People enter from all over the world. The
sculptures are absolutely huge, beauti-
ful, and amazing!
Susan I liked the parades. They are at night.
There are floats, bands, clowns, and
entertainers. The mascot of the Quebec
Winter Carnival is a giant snowman
named Bonhomme. He closes every
parade riding on his own special float.
Bob It sounds interesting, but do people
really like being out in the cold?
Susan People don’t only like the cold, they love
it. 75 people enter the snow bath. They
dress in their bathing suits and roll in the
snow. In fact, they roll in the snow three
times!
Bob That is crazy! What else do they do?
Donna They have a canoe race down the St.
Lawrence River, even though it’s below
zero degrees celsius. They also cover
the streets with snow. Then 30 dogsled
teams race 6 kilometers through the
ANSWERS
streets of the city.
1 c 2 a

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TOPIC 2 THE CARNIVAL IN RIO like a Brazilian Mardi Gras. It starts on TOPIC 3 FESTIVAL INDUSTRY festivals have become tourist attrac-
Saturday and ends on Fat Tuesday, the tions. They make money for the cities
SCRIPT day before Ash Wednesday. SCRIPT and towns that host them, but they also
Travel Agent Welcome to Best Tours. May I help Jack But February is a cold month to have a Narrator People around the world have held offer a great deal of entertainment and
you, sir? carnival, isn’t it? celebrations for thousands of years. In fun for all who attend.
Jack I would like to go to Rio de Janeiro in Travel Agent Remember Rio de Janeiro is in the past, many celebrations were held
TRANSLATION
Brazil. When would be a good time to Brazil in the southern hemisphere. for religious reasons. Today, we still
go? February is the peak of summer there. have religious ceremonies, and we have
Travel Agent If you are going to Rio de Janeiro, Jack It sounds like a wonderful holiday. Book festivals held in connections with
you should go for the Carnival. me a ticket, please. religious ceremonies. These festivals
Jack What is the Carnival? include the many festivals held before
TRANSLATION
Travel Agent Every year, there is a carnival held the somber Christian season of lent,
in Rio de Janeiro. It lasts for four days such as Mardi Gras in New Orleans and
and four nights. The entire city cele- Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. There are
brates and thousands of people go to also celebrations, such as Santa Claus
Rio for the Carnival at that time. Parades held during the Christmas
Jack That sounds interesting. Please tell me season.
more. More recently, there has been a birth of
Travel Agent The main event of the Carnival is a a new type of festival. These festivals are
samba parade. People gather in the celebrations for non-religious reasons.
Sambodromo, that is a stadium for Some of them are for enjoyment, and
samba parades. Samba clubs from some are to raise money.
across the city take turns dancing. The Many festivals began as an opportunity
groups must finish their dance in 60 to raise money within a community. In
minutes. The dancing starts at 7 p.m. the United States, a pumpkin festival is
and often goes until morning. held. In 1970, a community group
Jack How exciting! How do they choose a needed money for a project. They
winner? started the pumpkin festival to attract
Travel Agent All of the samba clubs are judged tourists and raise money for their
for the best song, rhythm, dancing, and project.
costumes. Other festivals were begun in order to
Jack You said the entire city celebrates. What promote areas of the arts. One film ANSWERS
other events are there? festival in Canada is dedicated to 1 1. Pumpkin Festival in the U.S.A.
Travel Agent There are smaller spontaneous promoting and celebrating diverse films 2. New York Fringe Festival
parades throughout the city. These are and videos. The New York International 3. A Festival in Montreal
called Street Carnivals. You can even Fringe Festival began in response to the 4. Festivals in the past
2 a
join in behind the bands. Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The actors
Jack Wow! Is there more? and performers in New York City could
Travel Agent Yes, every night, there are costume not afford to travel to the Edinburgh
balls. They are held at clubs throughout Festival, so they started one of their UNIT TEST
the city. own. The Just for Laughs Comedy
ANSWERS
Jack I would really like to go. When is the ANSWERS Festival in Montreal, Canada is said to
1. ( B ) 2. ( C ) 3. ( D ) 4. ( B )
Carnival in Rio? 1 a, c, d 2 a be a festival just for fun, just for entertain-
5. ( D ) 6. ( A ) 7. ( C ) 8. ( B )
Travel Agent The Carnival is seven weeks before ment, and just for laughs.
9. ( D ) 10. ( D ) 11. ( A ) 12. ( C )
Easter. That is usually in February. It is Whatever their origins, all of these 13. ( D ) 14. ( B ) 15. ( C ) 16. ( A )

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SCRIPT 10.
1. (A) People are making snow sculptures. M: Welcome to Enjoy Tours. May I help
(B) We can see snow sculptures, and people you?
are looking at them. 7. W: I would like to book a ticket to go to the
(C) People are snow fighting. W: How was the Carnival in Rio? Carnival in Rio.
What did not the male speaker find about the
(D) We can see a big snowman. M: It was great! There are also smaller M: Are you going to Rio? That’s a great
Carnival on the web?
spontaneous parades throughout the choice.
(A) It is held in February.
city. W: I’ve heard it lasts for four days and four
(B) It is the second biggest winter carnival in
2. (A) We can see a festival mascot. W: I think you saw the street carnivals. nights. The entire city celebrates and
the world.
(B) We can see a snow sled in the carnival. They were the most interesting things thousands of people go to Rio for the
(C) It is held in Quebec, Canada.
(C) People are celebrating the carnival. for me. Carnival at that time.
(D) People forget the cold weather because of
(D) People are drinking beer to celebrate the M: Have you ever been to the Carnival in M: You’re right. And there is one more thing
lots of interesting things.
carnival. Rio? you should join. That is the samba parade.
W: Yes, last February. I went there with my People gather in the Sambodromo, and
sister. samba clubs from across the city take
3. How do they choose a winner?
turns dancing.
(A) That sounds interesting.
9. W: Wow! It must be fantastic.
(B) Every night, there are costume balls.
G: Bob, what is the most interesting aspect
(C) I want to win this dance competition.
of the Carnival for you?
(D) All of the samba clubs are judged for the
B: I like everything! I think it is an amazing
best song and dancing.
Carnival!
What are the speakers talking about? G: You’re right, and I like the mascot of the
(A) The Film Festival in Rio Carnival, which is called Bonhomme.
(B) The Winter Carnival in Canada B: Oh, Bonhomme! I won’t forget him. You
4. What can you do when it is cold outside?
(C) The Carnival in Rio know, he closes every parade riding on
(A) I liked the parades.
(D) The Tomato Festival in Spain his own special float.
(B) There are a lot of things to do.
(C) You had fun even in the cold. G: I would like to go to the Carnival again
(D) It is rolled on a stick. next year.
B: Why not? Let’s go again!
8. What is not related to the Carnival in Rio
G: What did you find out about the Quebec
according to the talk?
Winter Carnival on the web?
5. Do people really like being out in the cold? (A) It lasts for four days and four nights.
B: I found out the Quebec Winter Carnival
(A) People enter from all over the world. (B) The entire city celebrates the Carnival.
is one of the biggest winter carnivals in
(B) People like the mascot in every parade. (C) People gather in the Sambodromo and
the world.
(C) That is crazy! dance samba.
G: When and where is it held?
(D) People don’t only like the cold, they love it. (D) People prefer the smaller parades to the
B: It is held in February in Quebec City in
Samba parade in the Sambodromo.
Quebec, Canada. It’s cold there in What is not true about Bonhomme?
February, but people forget the cold (A) He is the mascot of the Carnival.
6. When is the Carnival in Rio? weather because of lots of interesting (B) He closes every parade.
(A) The Carnival is seven weeks before Easter. things. (C) He rides on his own special float.
(B) Book me a ticket, please. G: Tell me more about it. (D) He is a real person.
(C) February is a cold month to have a carnival.
(D) I would really like to go to the Carnival in
Rio.

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11-13. (C) The final day of Octoberfest has become a 14. What is this talk about? 16. What is needed for the Tomato Festival?
national holiday in Germany. (A) How many people participate in the Tomato (A) Help from volunteers
W: More recently, there has been a birth of a
(D) It was one of the most famous religious Festival (B) Money for arranging the festival
new type of festival. These festivals are
festivals in Germany. (B) Programs and the schedule for the Tomato (C) Wagon for the festival parades
celebrations for non-religious reasons.
Festival (D) Baskets for the tomatoes
Some of them are for enjoyment and some
(C) The Tomato Queen Contest of the Festival
to raise money. One of the most famous
(D) How the Tomato Festival began
non-religious festivals is the Octoberfest in 14-16.
Germany. The first Octoberfest was held in
1810 in Munich to celebrate the wedding of M: The Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival is a
Prince Ludwig the first to Princess Therese. family and community-centered five-day
15. What is not an activity of the Tomato Festival?
Because of the success of this event, the event, starting the Wednesday after Labor
(A) The Little Princess Contest
festival was repeated annually. An agricultural Day. This year’s dates are September 7th to
(B) The Tallest Tomato Plant Contest
fair, dances, music, and amusement rides the 11th, with the Grand Parade at 2 p.m. on
(C) The Most Delicious Tomato Contest
were added. Now, the final day of October- Sunday September 11th. This years’ festival
(D) The Largest Tomato Contest
fest has become a national holiday in is our 40th anniversary. The festival activities
Germany. include the Tomato Queen Pageant, the
Little Princess Contest, the Senior King and
Queen Contest, the Tallest Tomato Plant
Contest, the Largest Tomato Contest,
Tomato Exhibits, fresh tomato sales, free
tomato juice, free entertainment, souvenirs,
food, rides, arts and crafts tents, a commu-
nity tent, booths of local businesses and
organizations, a car cruise-in, a motorcycle
cruise, a pooch parade, and much more.
11. When was the first Octoberfest held? The Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival would
(A) In 1810 not be possible without the community’s
(B) In 1870 participation in conjunction with the
(C) In 1910 volunteers, who work year round planning
(D) In 1970 and arranging the festival. If you need
information about any of the festival’s
activities or events, please call 866 2861.

12. What did the Octoberfest celebrate at first?

(A) The birth of Jesus Christ
(B) The harvest
(C) The wedding of a Prince and Princess
(D) New Year’s Day

13. What is not true about Octoberfest?

(A) It was repeated annually.
(B) A fair, dances, music, and amusement rides
were added.

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12. What did the Octoberfest celebrate at first?

(A) The birth of Jesus Christ
(B) The harvest
(C) The wedding of a Prince and Princess
(D) New Year’s Day

13. What is not true about Octoberfest?

(A) It was repeated annually.
(B) A fair, dances, music, and amusement rides
were added.

34 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 5 UNIQUE FESTIVALS 35

Unit 6 The Signs of the Zodiac
TOPIC 1 WHAT CAN WE SEE IN THE Pam Yes, Draco, the dragon. Draco’s tail TOPIC 2 USAGE OF STARS Ava Aren’t the signs of the zodiac all constel-
SKY? wraps around the Little Dipper’s pot. It lations, too?
is found between the Big Dipper and the SCRIPT Mrs. Jones That is true. Some people believe
SCRIPT Little Dipper. Mrs. Jones Today, class, we are continuing our that the positions of the stars and the
Pam Hi, Jack! Can you come to my house Jack This is so much fun. I can hardly wait to discussion about heavenly bodies. We other heavenly bodies help to under-
tonight? I got a new telescope from my look at the real stars tonight. will discuss the ways people have used stand life on Earth.
uncle as a birthday gift! Pam Just wait a few hours. It’s going to be stars. Ava The positions of the heavenly bodies
Jack Wow! That’s nice. We can look for some night soon. You can look at the real Ava I know that people used the sun to tell when you are born can tell you about
constellations. countless beautiful stars in the sky. time. During the day, they would look at your life and your personality, too.
Pam I hope it isn’t cloudy tonight. There are the shadow on a sundial to tell what Mrs. Jones It is true that many people believe in
TRANSLATION
so many stars that I want to see. time it was. astrology. Astrology is a belief that the
Jack I have always wanted to see the Big Mrs. Jones That is true, and our sun is a star. positions of heavenly bodies can tell you
Dipper and the Southern Cross. But today, we are going to discuss the about people, life, and even the future.
Pam Me, too, but we won’t see the Southern stars we see at night. But we will discuss that more tomorrow.
Cross. It is only visible in the southern Tyson My dad taught me about telling time at Class is over.
hemisphere. night. We use the North Star, Polaris.
TRANSLATION
Jack That’s right, and Orion, the Mighty Mrs. Jones Can you tell the class how we use
Hunter, is only visible at certain times of the North Star to tell time?
the year. We should see him now, Tyson We use our hands to measure how high
because it is winter. the North Star is over the horizon, and
Pam I think Orion is easy to see, because it is the height tells us the time.
made up of bright stars. And we can Mrs. Jones Very good. People use many ways to
identify Orion because of the three stars measure the height of the North Star and
in the center of Orion’s Belt. other constellations. They measure with
Jack You’re right. I want to know other hands, rulers, and even two pencils tied
constellations, too. together.
Pam I have a star map that will help us to find Tyson Constellations tell other things, too.
the constellations. Let’s take a look. They tell people how far east or west
Jack I see the Big Dipper. It looks like a pot they are.
with a handle on it. Mrs. Jones That is right. It is called navigating by
Pam Yes, and the book says that the two the stars, and it used to be the main way
stars at the end of the pot are Merak for sailors to navigate. Constellations
and Dubhe. If you draw a line through were also used in the past to tell people
them, it will point to Polaris, the North other things.
Star. If you face Polaris, you are facing Ava I read that farmers used the constel-
north. lations to know what time of year it was.
Jack This is terrific! What other constellations Mrs. Jones Farmers used to look at the
can we find? constellations before dawn. They would
Pam The North Star is the end star in the remember which constellation was
Little Dipper’s handle. If you keep rising, and it would tell them the season.
looking past the North Star, you will see Then they would know if it was time for
Cassiopeia. It looks like a ‘W.’ ANSWERS seeding or harvesting the crops.
Jack I see it. And I have heard that there is a 1 b 2 b Tyson People also used the constellations to
dragon in the constellations. tell them when it was time for some
religious ceremonies.

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It was also a white bull that sired the
famous Minotaur with the wife of the
king Minos of Crete. This bull was sent
to Minos as a sign that he was the
rightful heir to the throne. However,
4. What other constellations can we find?
Minos did not sacrifice the bull to
(A) That’s right, and Orion, the Mighty Hunter.
Poseidon as he was supposed to, so
(B) I think Orion is easy to see.
the vengeful sea god caused his queen,
ANSWERS
(C) Just wait for a few hours.
Pasiphae, to fall in love with it. Later, in
1 a, b, d, f (D) I hope it isn’t cloudy tonight.
another myth, Theseus of Athens went
2 d to Crete to slay the dreadful Minotaur, a
ANSWERS
man with a bull’s head that could
1 a 2 c
breathe fire. 5. I have always wanted to see the Big Dipper and
TOPIC 3 TAURUS, THE BULL Taurus is the second constellation of the the Southern Cross.
12 signs of the zodiac and the sun (A) Me, too, but we won’t see the Southern
Lecturer Each person is born under a sign of the UNIT TEST
passes by this constellation around the Cross here in the northern hemisphere.
zodiac. Each sign corresponds to a
middle of May to the end of June. In ANSWERS (B) Wow! This is terrific!
constellation of stars and each constel-
modern times, the star Aldebaran, the 1. ( D ) 2. ( D ) 3. ( C ) 4. ( B ) (C) This is so much fun.
lation has a myth about its origin. There
eye of the bull in the constellation 5. ( A ) 6. ( C ) 7. ( C ) 8. ( D ) (D) You can look at the countless beautiful
are many myths, and I will talk about
Taurus, was used by both the Viking 9. ( D ) 10. ( B ) 11. ( B ) 12. ( A ) stars in the sky.
one of the more well-known ones.
and Voyager spacecrafts as a navigation 13. ( D ) 14. ( A ) 15. ( C ) 16. ( A )
Today is May 15 th , so I’ll introduce
star during their expeditions to Mars and SCRIPT
Taurus to you. People born from April
the outer planets. 1. (A) It’s too dark to see constellations in the sky.
20th to May 19th are born under the sign
TRANSLATION (B) There are numerous constellations in the
of the zodiac, called Taurus, the Bull.
sky. 6. Aren’t the signs of the zodiac all constellations,
Taurus is related to the myth of Zeus
(C) People are watching constellations in the too?
and Europa. Taurus was one of the
sky. (A) We will discuss the ways people have used
many animals hunted by Orion, the
(D) There is a W-shaped constellation. stars.
Mighty Hunter. The Greeks saw Taurus
(B) A sundial tells what time it is.
as Zeus in disguise. The story went that
(C) That is true.
Zeus fell in love with Europa, the
2. (A) People are drawing constellations. (D) Class is over.
daughter of Agenor, who was King of
(B) People are taking pictures of constellations.
Phoenica. One day, while she was
(C) People are counting constellations.
playing by the water’s edge, she caught
(D) People are looking at constellations with a 7.
sight of a majestic white bull grazing B: Have you heard that people used
telescope.
amongst her father’s herd. When she constellations to tell time?
approached the bull, it knelt down and G: No. Can you tell me how to use them?
let her get on its back. Once she was on 3. Can you tell me how we use the North Star to B: People measured with hands, rulers, and
it, it sprang to its feet and took off to tell time? even two pencils tied together.
Crete, where Zeus made her his mis- (A) It’s 10:30. G: That’s interesting! What else did people
tress. According to the myth, when Zeus (B) My dad taught me about telling time at use constellations for?
first arrived at the island of Crete with night. B: People used them to find the way when
Europa, he cast off his shape of a bull, (C) We use our hands to measure how high the sailing. It is called navigating by the
and threw it into the heavens as the North Star is over the horizon. stars.
constellation Taurus. (D) Constellations tell other things. G: I see.

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It was also a white bull that sired the
famous Minotaur with the wife of the
king Minos of Crete. This bull was sent
to Minos as a sign that he was the
rightful heir to the throne. However,
4. What other constellations can we find?
Minos did not sacrifice the bull to
(A) That’s right, and Orion, the Mighty Hunter.
Poseidon as he was supposed to, so
(B) I think Orion is easy to see.
the vengeful sea god caused his queen,
(C) Just wait for a few hours.
ANSWERS Pasiphae, to fall in love with it. Later, in
1 a, b, d, f (D) I hope it isn’t cloudy tonight.
another myth, Theseus of Athens went
2 d to Crete to slay the dreadful Minotaur, a
ANSWERS
man with a bull’s head that could
1 a 2 c
breathe fire. 5. I have always wanted to see the Big Dipper and
TOPIC 3 TAURUS, THE BULL Taurus is the second constellation of the the Southern Cross.
12 signs of the zodiac and the sun (A) Me, too, but we won’t see the Southern
Lecturer Each person is born under a sign of the UNIT TEST
passes by this constellation around the Cross here in the northern hemisphere.
zodiac. Each sign corresponds to a
middle of May to the end of June. In ANSWERS (B) Wow! This is terrific!
constellation of stars and each constel-
modern times, the star Aldebaran, the 1. ( D ) 2. ( D ) 3. ( C ) 4. ( B ) (C) This is so much fun.
lation has a myth about its origin. There
eye of the bull in the constellation 5. ( A ) 6. ( C ) 7. ( C ) 8. ( D ) (D) You can look at the countless beautiful
are many myths, and I will talk about
Taurus, was used by both the Viking 9. ( D ) 10. ( B ) 11. ( B ) 12. ( A ) stars in the sky.
one of the more well-known ones.
and Voyager spacecrafts as a navigation 13. ( D ) 14. ( A ) 15. ( C ) 16. ( A )
Today is May 15 th , so I’ll introduce
star during their expeditions to Mars and SCRIPT
Taurus to you. People born from April
the outer planets. 1. (A) It’s too dark to see constellations in the sky.
20th to May 19th are born under the sign
TRANSLATION (B) There are numerous constellations in the
of the zodiac, called Taurus, the Bull.
sky. 6. Aren’t the signs of the zodiac all constellations,
Taurus is related to the myth of Zeus
(C) People are watching constellations in the too?
and Europa. Taurus was one of the
sky. (A) We will discuss the ways people have used
many animals hunted by Orion, the
(D) There is a W-shaped constellation. stars.
Mighty Hunter. The Greeks saw Taurus
(B) A sundial tells what time it is.
as Zeus in disguise. The story went that
(C) That is true.
Zeus fell in love with Europa, the
2. (A) People are drawing constellations. (D) Class is over.
daughter of Agenor, who was King of
(B) People are taking pictures of constellations.
Phoenica. One day, while she was
(C) People are counting constellations.
playing by the water’s edge, she caught
(D) People are looking at constellations with a 7.
sight of a majestic white bull grazing B: Have you heard that people used
telescope.
amongst her father’s herd. When she constellations to tell time?
approached the bull, it knelt down and G: No. Can you tell me how to use them?
let her get on its back. Once she was on 3. Can you tell me how we use the North Star to B: People measured with hands, rulers, and
it, it sprang to its feet and took off to tell time? even two pencils tied together.
Crete, where Zeus made her his mis- (A) It’s 10:30. G: That’s interesting! What else did people
tress. According to the myth, when Zeus (B) My dad taught me about telling time at use constellations for?
first arrived at the island of Crete with night. B: People used them to find the way when
Europa, he cast off his shape of a bull, (C) We use our hands to measure how high the sailing. It is called navigating by the
and threw it into the heavens as the North Star is over the horizon. stars.
constellation Taurus. (D) Constellations tell other things. G: I see.

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it, because it is made up of bright stars.
And we can identify Orion because of the
three stars in the center of Orion’s Belt.
9.
M: Listen to this. Some people believe that
the positions of the stars and the other
heavenly bodies help to understand
people’s lives.
W: I believe in astrology, too. 11. What is the talk about?
M: I didn’t know you believe in astrology. I (A) How to find constellations in the sky
How did people use constellations? don’t believe in astrology. (B) What constellations are
(A) To know what time of year it is W: The positions of the heavenly bodies (C) Why constellations are bright
(B) To know whether it will rain or not when you are born can tell you about (D) Why people like to watch constellations
(C) To know where they are on the sea Which explains correctly about Orion?
your life and your personality, and even
(D) To know when to harvest or plant seeds (A) It looks like a ‘W.’
the future.
(B) It has three stars in the center of Orion’s 12. Where do most constellations with which we
M: I think you take astrology too seriously.
Belt. are familiar come from?
(C) It is difficult to find, because it’s not bright. (A) They come from ancient Greece.
8. (D) It looks like a pot with a handle on it. (B) They come from fairy tales.
W: I want to see the Big Dipper and the
(C) They come from Asian myths.
Southern Cross, but I can’t find the
(D) They come from African traditions.
Southern Cross.
M: Sally, you won’t see it, because it is only 11-13.
visible in the southern hemisphere. W: Constellations are made up of bright stars
W: Really? I didn’t know that. What can we which appear close to each other in the 13. What do people use to divide the constellations
see in the northern hemisphere? What do the speakers think about astrology? sky. The shapes you see all depend on into two groups?
M: Orion, the Mighty Hunter and Cassiopeia (A) Both believe in astrology totally. your point of view. Many societies saw (A) The brightness of each star
are visible here. And I think we can see (B) Both don’t care about astrology. patterns among the stars with gods and (B) The distance to the sun
Orion, the Mighty Hunter now, because (C) The male speaker believes in astrology, but goddesses or stories from their cultures. (C) The shape of each star
it is winter. the female speaker doesn’t. Most of the constellations with which we (D) The rotation of the Earth and its orbit
W: Okay. I will find it. (D) The female speaker believes in astrology, are familiar come from ancient Greece. But around the sun
but the male speaker doesn’t. other civilizations created their own
patterns in the sky, based on stories and
people that were important to them. Many
14-16.
people noticed that the planets, the moon,
10. M: Taurus is commonly known as the bull. It
and the comets moved through the sky in a
G: Hey, James. I found Orion, the Mighty
different way than stars. Because of the passes through the sky from November
Hunter.
rotation of the Earth and its orbit around through January. Taurus was a very
B: It’s easy to find Orion. I can find it, too.
the sun, we divide the constellations into popular constellation in ancient times, so
G: Bet you can’t.
Which constellation can the speakers see now two groups. Some constellations never rise there are many myths about it. The Greeks
B: Bet I can. Give me the telescope. I’ll find
in the sky? or set. All the other constellations can only thought the stars represented Zeus
it in a few seconds.
(A) Cassiopeia be seen during certain seasons. disguised as a white bull. He tricked
G: Okay. I’ll count 5 seconds. One, Two,
(B) Cassiopeia and Orion Europa into climbing on his back. He then
Three...
(C) The Big Dipper and the Southern Cross swam out to sea and carried her to Crete.
B: Hey, hey, I found it. I said it’s easy to find
(D) Orion, the Mighty Hunter Just as famous as Taurus is the group of

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Midterm Test
stars within it. The brightest star in Taurus 15. What did the Greeks think Taurus represented? ANSWERS chivalrous robber.
is Aldebaran. It serves as the eye of the bull (A) Zeus disguised as a black bull 1. ( B ) 2. ( C ) 3. ( C ) 4. ( A ) 5. ( D )
and is near the Hyades, a lesser known but (B) Hyades disguised as a white bull 6. ( A ) 7. ( B ) 8. ( D ) 9. ( D ) 10. ( B )
still visible group of stars. The beautiful (C) Zeus disguised as a white bull 11. ( B ) 12. ( C ) 13. ( A ) 14. ( D ) 15. ( C ) 6. (A) People are celebrating a festival walking in
16. ( B ) 17. ( A ) 18. ( A ) 19. ( D ) 20. ( B ) the street.
Crab Nebula is located above the tip of the (D) Hyades disguised as a black bull
21. ( C ) 22. ( D ) 23. ( B ) 24. ( C ) 25. ( A ) (B) People are looking at the festival mascot.
bottom horn.
26. ( B ) 27. ( D ) 28. ( D ) 29. ( A ) 30. ( C )
(C) People are sleeping on the festival site.
31. ( A ) 32. ( B ) 33. ( D )
(D) People are waving their hands on the
16. What is true about Aldebaran? carnival carriage.
SCRIPT
(A) It serves as the eye of the bull and is the
brightest star in Taurus. 1. (A) People are having lunch in front of the
(B) It is located above the tip of the bottom Leaning Tower. 7. (A) Children are performing on the festival site.
horn. (B) People are looking at the Leaning Tower. (B) Children are looking at the festival clown.
(C) It is less known than Hyades. (C) People are drawing the Leaning Tower of (C) Children are buying a clown doll on the
(D) It is not within Taurus. Pisa. festival site.
(D) People are watching a documentary film (D) Children are watching people dancing the
about the Leaning Tower of Pisa. samba.

14. When does Taurus pass through the sky?

(A) From November through January 2. (A) People are climbing the mountains. 8. (A) People are climbing an ice sculpture.
(B) From October through November (B) People are taking pictures of the Great Wall (B) We can see a castle in the town.
(C) From June through November of China. (C) We can see a lot of people around the
(D) From May through July (C) The Great Wall of China is crowded with sculpture.
people. (D) We can see an ice sculpture shining at the
(D) People are reconstructing the Great Wall of festival site.
China.

9. (A) People are watching constellations in the

3. (A) People are eating dainties. sky.
(B) We can see all sorts of dainties. (B) It is cloudy, so there is no constellation to
(C) We can see some healthy well-being food. see in the sky.
(D) We can see a lot of junk food. (C) People are drawing W-shapes with their
hands.
(D) We can see a W-shaped constellation.
4. (A) Teens are choosing their favorite star’s CD.
(B) Teens are watching their favorite star’s
music video. 10. (A) There is no one watching the concert.
(C) Teens are practicing dance moves. (B) There are lots of people watching the
(D) Teens are recording their album. concert.
(C) The concert is finished.
(D) A singer is making her music video.
5. (A) People are watching a movie about a
chivalrous robber.
(B) Robbers are taking jewels from the rich. 11. Is that the reason this tower is famous?
(C) A robber is giving money to the poor. (A) Yes, that’s cool.
(D) We can see a movie poster about a (B) Yes, and there is also another reason.

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14. When does Taurus pass through the sky?

9. (A) People are watching constellations in the

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(C) Anyway, I see. (B) We use our hands to measure how high the 21.
(D) It was built on especially sandy oil. North Star is over the horizon. G: I’m so tired. I can’t walk any longer.
(C) My dad taught me about telling time at B: Come on, Alice. One more step, and you
night. will be on one of the greatest man-made
(D) Constellations also tell other things. wonders of the world.
12. Who else would like to report? G: I know, but I’m so tired. However, I think
(A) Very good. it will be worth it.
(B) There are some students who can cook. B: Here we are. Look how big the wall is.
(C) I researched France. They eat with both G: Wow! It’s very nice. The wall is so long. I
hands. heard that it goes from east to west
(D) That is not compulsory. 17. Aren’t the signs of the zodiac all constellations,
across the country. Why does the female speaker urge the male
too?
(A) That is true. speaker not to eat food that he likes?
(B) Class is over. (A) Because he always eats too much.
(C) A sundial tells what time it is. (B) Because she doesn’t like food.
13. Why are teens so crazy over the stars? (D) We will discuss the ways people have used (C) Because it is not delicious to her.
(A) Many things contribute to teens’ fascination stars. (D) Because it is not good for health.
with celebrities.
(B) Are you crazy?
(C) I could never forget that star. 18. When is the Carnival in Rio? What is not true about the place where the
(D) You’ll love famous celebrities. (A) The Carnival is seven weeks before Easter. speakers are now?
(B) I would really like to go to the Carnival in 23.
(A) It is one of the greatest man-made wonders B: Sarah, hurry up, or you’ll miss Britney’s
Rio. of the world. performance on MTV.
(C) Book me a ticket, please. (B) It is very big.
14. What part did you find most interesting in the G: Okay. I’m coming. There she goes.
(D) February is a cold month to have a Carnival. (C) It is located near the sea.
book? She’s amazing! I love her.
(D) It goes from east to west across the B: Me, too. She has the best dance moves
(A) I’m reading a story about a very famous
country. and a great voice. I think they are the
thief.
(B) What a strange name! 19. What did you learn about eating in India? main reasons for Britney’s success.
(C) The revolution was successful. (A) It’s impossible for me to learn about India. G: You’re right. I like her powerful, soft
(D) I think the Mexican revolution. (B) I don’t want to learn about India. voice.
22.
(C) I will remember the table manners of India. B: Anyway, let’s focus on her performance.
G: Don’t eat too many hamburgers and too
(D) I learned that in India, you should only eat much coke, James.
with your right hand. B: Why? I really like hamburgers and coke.
15. Do people really like being out in the cold?
They are delicious. Don’t you like them?
(A) People enter from all over the world.
G: I like them, but they are cooked in fat.
(B) People like the mascot and the parades.
There are much healthier ways to cook
(C) People don’t only like the cold, they love it.
beef and potatoes.
(D) That is crazy! 20. Is it safe for us to stand here?
B: That still doesn’t tell me why I shouldn’t
(A) I can’t stand you.
eat them. I can’t live without them.
(B) Don’t worry. It’s okay.
G: James, if you eat them too often, you
(C) It’s very funny!
16. Can you tell me how we use the North Star to may get sick. Why do the speakers think that Britney is
(D) Yes, I can understand it.
tell time? B: Umm... I see what you mean. Okay. I’ll successful?
(A) It’s 10:30. try not to eat them too much for the sake (A) Because of her beautiful outfit
of my health. (B) Because of her great voice

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(C) Because of her music video 25.
(D) Because of her passion W: How was the Carnival in Rio?
M: It was great! People were excited during
the whole Carnival.
W: That sounds great. Tell me more about
24. the Carnival.
M: What are you reading? M: The Carnival is held every year, seven What are the speakers doing now?
W: I’m reading a book about a hero in weeks before Easter. Many people from (A) They are trying to find a constellation in the
Mexico. all over the world come to the Carnival star map.
M: Who is he? and enjoy it. I want to go there again. (B) They are looking at constellations using the
W: He is Pancho Villa, the most important What can’t the female speaker see in the
W: Why don’t you go with me next year? telescope.
man in Mexican history. festival?
M: That would be great! (C) They are watching a documentary film
M: What a strange name! Anyway, why is (A) Snow sculptures
about constellations.
he the most important man in Mexican (B) Parades
(D) They are searching for information about
history? (C) Dogsled races
constellations.
W: Because he wanted to reform his (D) Snow fights
country and he advocated helping the
poor during the Mexican revolution.
M: He sounds like a person whom poor 27.
28.
people would like. M: May I help you?
M: Why do you think chivalrous robbers
W: Yes, he was very popular among the What are the speakers going to do next year? W: My vacation will start next week, so I’d
appear?
poor. (A) They are going to see the Carnival in Rio like to travel. Could you recommend
G: I think it’s because of the corrupt
together. some places where I can travel for one
merciless upper classes.
(B) They are going to participate in the Samba week?
M: Could you tell me your idea in detail?
Contest. M: Sure. Do you like snow?
G: Well, the upper classes tend to treat the
(C) They are going to watch the Carnival on TV. W: Yes, I love snow.
lower classes as slaves who never seem
(D) They are not going to go to Carnival. M: I think the Quebec Winter Carnival is
to be able to get ahead, no matter how
good for you. It is one of the biggest
hard they work.
winter carnivals in the world.
B: I agree with Sally. So the hero, the
W: The Quebec Winter Carnival? It sounds
26. chivalrous robber, appears to help his
interesting. Is there a lot of snow?
W: I want to see the Southern Cross, but I own fellow men.
Why is Pancho Villa the most important man M: Of course, and you can see a lot of
can’t find it. Max, can you help me? M: You two have a good point.
according to the talk? snow sculptures, parades, dogsled
M: It’s only visible in the southern hemi-
(A) Because he robbed rich noblemen. races, and so on.
sphere.
(B) Because he fought with the corrupt upper W: I’d love to see that. When and where is
W: Really? I didn’t know that. What can we
classes. it held?
see in the northern hemisphere?
(C) Because he advocated helping the poor. M: It is held from this weekend in Quebec
M: The W-shaped constellation, Cassiopeia,
(D) Because he fought for the freedom of City in Quebec, Canada, so you can
is visible here. But I’m not sure whether
slaves. enjoy the festival during your vacation.
we can see it now or not.
W: Okay. I’ll book a ticket.
W: The W-shaped constellation... Oh! I can
see it. It’s so beautiful. Who can be a hero according to the talk?
M: Give me the telescope and let me see it. (A) Someone from the upper class with a strong
moral conscience

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(B) A peasant digging his way up from the 30. What is not one of the three most famous 32. Who was Pancho Villa to many people?
ashes Carnivals in the world? (A) A cruel man
(C) Someone from the upper class trying to (A) The Quebec Winter Carnival (B) A Robin Hood
make things just (B) The Carnival in Rio (C) A cold-blooded killer
(D) A peasant trying to help his own fellow men. (C) The Carnival in Australia (D) A robber
(D) The Carnival in New Orleans

29-30. 33. What made Pancho Villa an idol of the masses?

31-33. (A) His leadership
W: The first large winter Carnival in Quebec,
(B) His family and his fellow men
the world’s new snow capital, took place in M: Pancho Villa was a Robin Hood to many, 31. What is true about Pancho Villa?
(C) His money and his army
1894. But because of two wars and the and a cruel, cold-blooded killer to others. (A) Pancho Villa was not his real name.
(D) His charisma and his victories
economic crisis, the Carnival wasn’t held But who was this hero of the Mexican (B) Pancho Villa was born in 1870.
again until the year 1954. In 1954, thanks Revolution, and where did he come from? (C) Pancho Villa changed his name to Doroteo
to economic development, a group of Doroteo Arango, Pancho Villa’s real name, Arango.
business people relaunched the festivities. was born in the state of Durango in 1878. (D) Pancho Villa was not successful as a ban-
Bonhomme, who is the mascot of the He spent much of his life in Durango until at dit.
Carnival, was born, and elected the represen- age 16, he killed a man who had raped his
tative of the event that year. From one younger sister. Little record exists of the
winter to the next, activities have been next 4 or 5 years of his life, during which
added, such as winter sports, snow sculp- time he changed his name to Francisco
tures, dogsled races, and canoeing in the Villa. Pancho Villa was a natural leader and
snow. The Quebec Winter Carnival is the was very successful as a bandit. In 1910,
largest winter carnival in the world today, when the Mexican Revolution broke out,
and is 3rd on the top list of Carnivals, after Villa was recruited by the revolutionary
the famous Carnivals in Rio and New leader, Abraham Gonzalez. Villa put
Orleans. together an army of armed cowboys, and
became the revolutionary general who led
4
the war in the northern part of Mexico. His
charisma and victories made him an idol of
the masses.
Today, Villa is remembered with pride by
most Mexicans for having led the most
important military campaigns of the
revolution. He was charismatic and he
advocated helping the poor, just as a
29. When was the first winter Carnival held in modern day Robin Hood would.
Quebec?
(A) In 1894
(B) In 1954
(C) In 1994
(D) In 1999

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29-30. 33. What made Pancho Villa an idol of the masses?

31-33. (A) His leadership
W: The first large winter Carnival in Quebec,
(B) His family and his fellow men
the world’s new snow capital, took place in M: Pancho Villa was a Robin Hood to many, 31. What is true about Pancho Villa?
(C) His money and his army
1894. But because of two wars and the and a cruel, cold-blooded killer to others. (A) Pancho Villa was not his real name.
(D) His charisma and his victories
economic crisis, the Carnival wasn’t held But who was this hero of the Mexican (B) Pancho Villa was born in 1870.
again until the year 1954. In 1954, thanks Revolution, and where did he come from? (C) Pancho Villa changed his name to Doroteo
to economic development, a group of Doroteo Arango, Pancho Villa’s real name, Arango.
business people relaunched the festivities. was born in the state of Durango in 1878. (D) Pancho Villa was not successful as a ban-
Bonhomme, who is the mascot of the He spent much of his life in Durango until at dit.
Carnival, was born, and elected the represen- age 16, he killed a man who had raped his
tative of the event that year. From one younger sister. Little record exists of the
winter to the next, activities have been next 4 or 5 years of his life, during which
added, such as winter sports, snow sculp- time he changed his name to Francisco
tures, dogsled races, and canoeing in the Villa. Pancho Villa was a natural leader and
snow. The Quebec Winter Carnival is the was very successful as a bandit. In 1910,
largest winter carnival in the world today, when the Mexican Revolution broke out,
and is 3rd on the top list of Carnivals, after Villa was recruited by the revolutionary
the famous Carnivals in Rio and New leader, Abraham Gonzalez. Villa put
Orleans. together an army of armed cowboys, and
became the revolutionary general who led
the war in the northern part of Mexico. His
charisma and victories made him an idol of
the masses.
Today, Villa is remembered with pride by
most Mexicans for having led the most
important military campaigns of the
revolution. He was charismatic and he
advocated helping the poor, just as a
29. When was the first winter Carnival held in modern day Robin Hood would.
Quebec?
(A) In 1894
(B) In 1954
(C) In 1994
(D) In 1999

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Unit 7 Art Treasures
TOPIC 1 ANCIENT AND MODERN Penny That’s a very nice idea, Martin. TOPIC 2 THE GREAT MASTERS to see the paintings at the art gallery.
Emma I’m getting really hot. Can we go get a Amy Okay. Let’s go. It’s much nicer to look at
ARCHITECTURAL ARTIFACTS
drink? SCRIPT them in person than to talk about them.
SCRIPT Penny Yes. Let’s go into that takeaway shop Oscar This is very nice music.
TRANSLATION
Martin I’m so glad we came to Athens for our over there. Amy It’s relaxing, isn’t it?
summer vacation. Emma But it’s a modern shop, Penny. Oscar Yes. I could listen to this all day. Do you
Emma Yes. It’s very beautiful here, but it’s so Penny Very funny, Emma. know what type of music it is, Amy?
hot. Amy It’s music from the Renaissance. It was
TRANSLATION
Martin Yes. It’s very hard to keep cool. composed by Orlando di Lasso, who
Penny Emma. Look at this. was one of the great masters of that
Emma That’s amazing! Martin, come over here! time.
Martin What is it? Why all the noise? Oscar Renaissance? What does that mean
Penny I’m not sure, but I think this is a part of exactly? I’ve heard of it, but I can’t remem-
an ancient building. It could be the base ber when it was.
of a column. Amy It was around the 15 th century. It’s an
Martin I wonder if it was part of an ancient Italian word that means ‘Rebirth.’ I think
temple. it was the time before the Dark Ages.
Penny It could be. I think we are on the site of Oscar Oh, yes, the Dark Ages. That’s the time
an ancient temple to the goddess Diana. when people were not allowed to read
Martin It must be about 4,000 years old. books or learn anything. Right?
Penny I can’t believe it. Amy Yes, that’s right. Before the Renaissance,
Emma Yes. Here we are in this really modern people didn’t have any freedom, so
city. Look at that building over there. It’s when the Renaissance began, people
made of glass and steel. were interested in art, music, literature,
Martin And here, we have this ancient piece of etc.
a building. Oscar I see. Is that when the “Mona Lisa” was
Penny I prefer the ancient architecture. It was painted?
so classical and beautiful. Amy Yes, by Leonardo da Vinci. He was one
Emma I prefer the modern building over there, of the great masters of that time in art.
although a lot of modern buildings He was an all-round person. He shined ANSWERS
around the world are similar to the as a painter, architect, sculptor, and in 1 b a c
design of ancient temples of Greece. many quarters. Also, he was an out- 2 d
Penny Which do you prefer, Martin? standing scientist.
Martin I’m not sure. I think it’s fantastic to find Oscar Wow! We can’t talk about the great
these artifacts from the ancient Greek masters without Leonardo da Vinci. TOPIC 3 ARTS AND SURPRISING
temple, and I think that the architecture Amy You’re right. He has had a great influ-
STORIES
was beautiful. I also think we should ence on artists since that time. Even
progress and have our own ideas about modern artists try to copy him. SCRIPT

buildings and design. Oscar They don’t copy the paintings. They Curator Today, I’ll show you tremendous art
Penny So you agree with Emma. ANSWERS copy his techniques. works and I’ll tell you some interesting
Martin In part, yes. But I also think that modern 1 b 2 d Amy That’s what I meant. Anyway, without stories behind them.
architecture should take the important the great masters of that time, art, First, if you walk this way, you will see in
parts of ancient architecture and use music, literature, and other areas would front of you the famous painting by
them in modern buildings. be much poorer. Leonardo da Vinci, “Mona Lisa.” Look at
Oscar Yes, you’re right. All of a sudden, I’d like the “Mona Lisa” on the left and then on

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Unit 7 Art Treasures
TOPIC 1 ANCIENT AND MODERN Penny That’s a very nice idea, Martin. TOPIC 2 THE GREAT MASTERS to see the paintings at the art gallery.
ARCHITECTURAL ARTIFACTS Emma I’m getting really hot. Can we go get a Amy Okay. Let’s go. It’s much nicer to look at
drink? SCRIPT them in person than to talk about them.
SCRIPT Penny Yes. Let’s go into that takeaway shop Oscar This is very nice music.
TRANSLATION
Martin I’m so glad we came to Athens for our over there. Amy It’s relaxing, isn’t it?
summer vacation. Emma But it’s a modern shop, Penny. Oscar Yes. I could listen to this all day. Do you
Emma Yes. It’s very beautiful here, but it’s so Penny Very funny, Emma. know what type of music it is, Amy?
hot. Amy It’s music from the Renaissance. It was
TRANSLATION
Martin Yes. It’s very hard to keep cool. composed by Orlando di Lasso, who
Penny Emma. Look at this. was one of the great masters of that
Emma That’s amazing! Martin, come over here! time.
Martin What is it? Why all the noise? Oscar Renaissance? What does that mean
Penny I’m not sure, but I think this is a part of exactly? I’ve heard of it, but I can’t remem-
an ancient building. It could be the base ber when it was.
of a column. Amy It was around the 15 th century. It’s an
Martin I wonder if it was part of an ancient Italian word that means ‘Rebirth.’ I think
temple. it was the time before the Dark Ages.
Penny It could be. I think we are on the site of Oscar Oh, yes, the Dark Ages. That’s the time
an ancient temple to the goddess Diana. when people were not allowed to read
Martin It must be about 4,000 years old. books or learn anything. Right?
Penny I can’t believe it. Amy Yes, that’s right. Before the Renaissance,
Emma Yes. Here we are in this really modern people didn’t have any freedom, so
city. Look at that building over there. It’s when the Renaissance began, people
made of glass and steel. were interested in art, music, literature,
Martin And here, we have this ancient piece of etc.
a building. Oscar I see. Is that when the “Mona Lisa” was
Penny I prefer the ancient architecture. It was painted?
so classical and beautiful. Amy Yes, by Leonardo da Vinci. He was one
Emma I prefer the modern building over there, of the great masters of that time in art.
although a lot of modern buildings He was an all-round person. He shined ANSWERS

around the world are similar to the as a painter, architect, sculptor, and in 1 b a c
design of ancient temples of Greece. many quarters. Also, he was an out- 2 d

Penny Which do you prefer, Martin? standing scientist.

Martin I’m not sure. I think it’s fantastic to find Oscar Wow! We can’t talk about the great
these artifacts from the ancient Greek masters without Leonardo da Vinci. TOPIC 3 ARTS AND SURPRISING
temple, and I think that the architecture Amy You’re right. He has had a great influ-
STORIES
was beautiful. I also think we should ence on artists since that time. Even
progress and have our own ideas about modern artists try to copy him. SCRIPT

50 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 7 ART TREASURES 51

the right. You can see some differences W: I think Leonardo da Vinci was a genius.
in “Mona Lisa’s” face. On the one side, He shined as a painter, architect,
she seems to mock us, but on the other 2. (A) The woman is drawing a picture. sculptor, and in many quarters.
side, there is something like sadness in (B) The woman is sleeping. M: You’re right. Also he was an outstanding
her smile. All this sounds rather mysteri- (C) The woman is smiling or mocking us in the scientist.
ous, and so it is. It’s because this is a picture. W: Without him, I think Renaissance art
remarkable instance of Leonardo’s (D) The woman is composing music. would not have developed.
sfumato technique of soft, heavily shaded M: I totally agree with you.
modeling.
3. Which one do you prefer, Martin?
Well, let’s move to the next room. Look
(A) Yes. It’s very beautiful here.
at the “Last Supper.” You can see Jesus
(B) I can’t believe it.
in the center of the painting with his
(C) I’m not sure.
Disciples on the left and right. This is
(D) That’s a very nice idea.
Leonardo’s great masterpiece painted in
the refectory of Santa Maria della Grazie
in Milan. This painting has just been
4. Can we get a drink?
cleaned after many years. There are
(A) Yes. Let’s go into that takeaway shop over
many anecdotes about this painting. I’ll What do the speakers think of Leonardo da
there.
tell you one of them. In 1491 in Rome, Vinci?
(B) So you agree with Emma.
Leonardo da Vinci was asked to draw a (A) They look up to him.
(C) I’m getting really hot you two.
fresco, the “Last Supper,” by a priest in (B) They think highly of themselves.
(D) I’m glad we came here.
Milan, so he started to draw Jesus and (C) They have disregard for him.
his twelve Disciples. However, he was (D) They pay no attention to him.
worried that he couldn’t find a model for
Jesus. One day, he finally found a boy, 5. Do you know what type of music it is?
who was helping the poor in the street. (A) It’s relaxing, isn’t it?
ANSWERS
The boy’s face was so merciful and (B) Yes, I like music so much. 8.
1 a, d
virtuous. After 4 years, Leonardo had (C) All of sudden, I’d like to listen to music. M: Amy, come over here!
2 b
more problems. He couldn’t draw (D) It’s music from the Renaissance. W: What is it?
Judas. One night, on the way to the M: I’m not sure, but I think this is a part of
Cathedral, he saw a man. Leonardo had an ancient building. It could be the base
never seen such a wicked face. He drew UNIT TEST of a column.
the man’s face secretly that night. After 6. Who was Leonardo da Vinci? W: I think we are on the site of an ancient
ANSWERS
he finished Judas’ face, he was aston- (A) He will be a great master in the future. temple to the goddess Diana. It must be
1. ( B ) 2. ( C ) 3. ( C ) 4. ( A )
ished. The boy’s face that Leonardo (B) He doesn’t know you. about 4,000 years old.
5. ( D ) 6. ( C ) 7. ( A ) 8. ( D )
drew 4 years ago resembled the wicked 9. ( D ) 10. ( B ) 11. ( A ) 12. ( C )
(C) He was an all-round artist. M: It’s interesting, because this place was a
man’s face! Finally, Leonardo found out 13. ( A ) 14. ( B ) 15. ( D ) 16. ( D ) (D) People like his paintings. temple once, but now, a lot of modern
that the boy and the man were the same buildings are around here.
person. SCRIPT
TRANSLATION 1. (A) You can see a modern architectural artifact.
7.
(B) You can see an ancient architectural artifact
W: Hey, look at this picture.
which has many columns.
M: It’s the “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da
(C) People are building a modern building.
Vinci. I’ve never dreamed that I could
(D) People are restoring an ancient building.
see this picture personally.

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What was the site in the past? 10. “La Gioconda,” but the “Mona Lisa.” Well, 13. What is the speaker going to do next?
(A) It was a castle. B: Amy, did you finish the homework about that is the original name given to the (A) She is going to talk about a story behind the
(B) It was a famous gallery. great masters of the Renaissance? painting. I think you already know the “Last Supper.”
(C) It was a king’s garden. G: No. How about you? Whom did you secret of “Mona Lisa’s” smile. I’ll give you a (B) She is going to show another painting of
(D) It was a temple. write about? minute to appreciate her smile. Leonardo da Vinci.
B: I wrote about Leonardo da Vinci. He has If we move to the next painting, you can (C) She is going to take people to the cafeteria
had a great influence on artists since the see a scene from the life of Jesus Christ. It to have lunch.
9. Renaissance. is named the “Last Supper.” You can see (D) She is going to take people to the souvenir
G: Martin, which one do you prefer, modern G: Could you tell me in detail? Jesus in the center of the painting with his shop to buy picture cards.
buildings or ancient buildings? B: Because of Leonardo’s sfumato tech- Disciples on the left and right. This painting
B: Well, I think modern buildings are nice. nique, we can see two sides of “Mona has just been cleaned after many years.
How about you, Jenny? Lisa” in her face. On one side, she seems After appreciating this painting for a minute,
G: Well, I prefer ancient artifacts. They are to mock us, but on the other side, she I’ll tell you about an interesting story behind 14-16.
so classical and beautiful. Modern seems to be sad. it. M: Leonardo da Vinci was one of the great
buildings around the world are not G: You’re great! You’ve learned a lot. masters of the Renaissance. He was
original. They are often just copies of
outstanding in many quarters, such as
ancient temples of Greece.
painting, architecture, sculpture, and
B: Well, in part, you’re right. But it is
science. He had a great influence on art of
important that modern architecture
that time. He created many great master-
makes the most of the best parts of
pieces. Among them, I want to recommend
ancient architecture and uses them in
the “Last Supper.” There is an anecdote
design.
about this painting. When he drew this
fresco, he couldn’t find the models for
What can we learn from the talk? Jesus and Judas. Finally, he found models
(A) Leonardo da Vinci was great in many for them, and drew their faces. One of them
quarters. had a boy’s angelic face, the other had an
(B) We can see the differences in “Mona Lisa’s” old man’s wicked face. After he finished the
face because of Leonardo da Vinci’s tech- fresco, he was astonished, because the two
nique. 11. Who do you think the speaker is? faces resembled each other. Finally, he
(C) Leonardo da Vinci painted a lot of master- (A) She is a guide at the gallery. found out the angelic face and the wicked
pieces in the Renaissance. (B) She is an art teacher. face were the same person.
What does the female speaker think about (C) She is a reporter.
(D) “Mona Lisa’s” smile shows her happiness.
ancient and modern buildings? (D) She is a painter.
(A) She thinks both are great.
(B) She thinks modern buildings are more
beautiful than ancient ones.
(C) She thinks modern buildings are classical 11-13. 12. What is not true about the “Mona Lisa?”
like ancient buildings. (A) It’s a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci.
W: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I’m
(D) She thinks ancient buildings are classical (B) “La Gioconda” is the original name of the
Nancy Lang, who is going to show you the
and beautiful. “Mona Lisa.”
works in the National Gallery today. I hope
(C) It took five years to paint the “Mona Lisa.”
you’ll enjoy the tour. First, if you walk this
(D) There is a secret in the “Mona Lisa’s” smile.
way, you will see in front of you the famous
painting by Leonardo da Vinci “La Gio-
conda.” I know you think this painting is not

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Unit 8 Barrier Free
14. What is the talk about? 16. Why was Leonardo da Vinci astonished? TOPIC 1 BOBBY MARTIN to have a positive attitude.
(A) Great masters in the Renaissance (A) Because his painting was burnt. Emily I am very glad that you two told me
(B) A great master and an anecdote about his (B) Because everyone at that time liked his SCRIPT about Bobby Martin. He may not seem
painting paintings so much. Donnie Have you ever watched American to have special needs, but he is certainly
(C) An anecdote about a great scientist in the (C) Because the king gave him lots of money football? special.
Renaissance for his painting. Emily Yes, it’s exciting. Why do you ask?
TRANSLATION
(D) A great master’s influence on art (D) Because the models who had different Donnie I’ve just found out about a very unusual
faces in his painting were the same person. football player. His name is Bobby
Martin, and he has no legs!
Emily No legs? Does he have artificial legs?
15. What is not true about Leonardo da Vinci from Donnie No, he has no thighs to attach artificial
the talk? legs to. He runs with his hands.
(A) He was outstanding in many quarters. Hope Are you talking about Bobby Martin?
(B) He was not only an artist, but also a Donnie Yes, we are. Have you heard of him?
scientist. Hope Yes, he is 17 years old and plays for his
(C) He had a great influence on art. high school football team.
(D) He was one of the great masters in the Dark Emily This is amazing! Tell me more about
Ages. him.
Donnie He was born with no legs. He is 94
centimeters tall and weighs 50 kilo-
grams, but he can bench press 98
kilograms.
Hope He gets around on an extra wide skate-
board and can hop up stairs faster than
some people can climb them.
Donnie That’s right! I read on the Internet that
he sacked the quarterback in his very
first football game.
Hope He is terrific, but I think the most
interesting thing about him is his
attitude.
Emily What do you mean?
Hope I read that he has never felt sorry for
himself. His attitude is that if anyone
else can do it, so can he.
Donnie His coach says that they don’t even
think of him as having special needs,
because he never needs extra help.
Hope Also, he is very considerate. He was ANSWERS

visiting a hospital, and someone asked 1 b 2 b

him to visit a young boy. The boy was

sad about his kidney problems. Bobby
Martin just jumped on his skateboard
and went to the boy’s room. He hopped
up on the bed and encouraged the boy

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visiting a hospital, and someone asked 1 b 2 b

him to visit a young boy. The boy was

sad about his kidney problems. Bobby
Martin just jumped on his skateboard
and went to the boy’s room. He hopped
up on the bed and encouraged the boy

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TOPIC 2 FORREST GUMP Adam I believe Forrest was an amazing man. started his run. He ran 42 kilometers a
He had many difficulties in his life, but day. All along the way, he collected
SCRIPT he always had a positive attitude. ANSWERS money for cancer research. However,
Kate Welcome to the Movie Channel. Kate I agree. Despite his difficulties, Forrest 1 c e d a f b on September 1 st, after 143 days and
Adam Today, we are discussing “Forrest Gump succeeded in life. Throughout the 2 a 5,373 kilometers, Terry was forced to
Gump.” Let’s talk about the main movie, we see his positive attitude and stop. Cancer had appeared in his lungs.
character, Forrest, who has a lot of his simple way of looking at life. Terry never finished his run. He died on
difficulties to overcome. Adam Yes. Now, we have to go, but please June 28th, 1981, at the age of 22. Terry
TOPIC 3 TERRY FOX
Kate What are his difficulties? remember Forrest Gump, who over- has never been forgotten. People are
Adam He was born with a crooked spine and came his difficulties to become an SCRIPT inspired by his remarkable marathon, so
must wear leg braces to help him walk. inspiration to others. Teacher Students, I have a question. What can every year, across Canada and in other
Also, he has a lower than average you do, if you are in despair? Or if you countries around the world, people
TRANSLATION
intelligence, which makes him under- lose a leg? Or if you have an incurable continue Terry’s run. They run, and they
stand life a little differently from most disease? Luckily, we don’t have such collect money for cancer research, just
people. serious problems. But there are lots of as Terry did. To date, over 360 million
Kate When does he begin to overcome his people who are in bad situations, and dollars has been raised in Terry’s name.
difficulties? even now, are trying to overcome their
TRANSLATION
Adam One day, young Forrest is attacked by difficulties. So today, I want to talk
other children. His friend, Jenny, tells about a person who overcame his
him to run. As he runs, his leg braces difficulties, and went on to help people
break off, and he discovers he can run until he died. His name was Terry Fox.
like the wind. His ability to run earns him Terry Fox is a very famous man in
a position on the high school football Canada. He is famous, even though he
team, and then he goes to university as has been dead for more than 25 years.
a football player. That is longer than he lived. He was a
Kate He seems very successful. Does he real man who freed himself from the
continue to play football? barrier of his difficulties, and did not give
Adam In Forrest’s life, one thing leads to way to despair.
another. After university, he enlists in the Terry Fox was raised near the city of
army and becomes a hero, saving his Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada.
fellow soldier who was in danger. He He was an active teenager involved in
also learns to play ping-pong. He earns many sports. At 18 years old, Terry was
enough money playing ping-pong to buy diagnosed with bone cancer. His right
a shrimp boat, and due to a twist of fate, leg was amputated 15 centimeters
becomes rich from shrimping. above the knee. While in hospital, Terry
Kate Did he always have a happy life? was saddened by how cancer patients
Adam After becoming rich, life changes again suffer, and by how many of them were
when his mother dies. Also, his dearest children. So he decided to run across
friend, Jenny, leaves when he asks her Canada to raise money for cancer
to marry him. Forrest begins running research. He named his run the
across the country. He becomes an ‘Marathon of Hope.’
inspiration to people everywhere. Terry trained for 18 months and ran over
Kate We are running out of time here on the 5,000 kilometers to prepare for his run.
Movie Channel. Lastly, how would you On April 12 th , 1980, he dipped his
sum up the life of Forrest Gump? artificial leg in the Atlantic Ocean and

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4. How would you sum up the life of Forrest (C) A football player without any legs
Gump? (D) An interesting football game
(A) We are discussing Forrest Gump.
(B) We have to go now, but please remember
ANSWERS
Forrest Gump.
1 1. TRUE 2. FALSE 3. TRUE 3. FALSE 9.
(C) He always had a positive attitude despite
2 a M: Students, today, we’ll talk about Terry
his difficulties.
(D) Also, his leg braces break off. Fox. Who can talk about him first?
G: He was a very famous man in Canada.
UNIT TEST M: Why was he famous, Cindy?
G: Because of his running for hope.
ANSWERS What does the male speaker think about
5. Bobby Martin doesn’t have legs, but he plays M: You’re right. Terry Fox was diagnosed
1. ( A ) 2. ( A ) 3. ( B ) 4. ( C ) Forrest Gump?
football. with bone cancer when he was 18, but
5. ( C ) 6. ( D ) 7. ( B ) 8. ( C ) (A) He thinks Forrest Gump was foolish.
(A) He is very considerate. he overcame his difficulties to help other
9. ( D ) 10. ( B ) 11. ( A ) 12. ( C ) (B) He thinks Forrest Gump was an amazing
(B) He was visiting a hospital to encourage cancer patients.
13. ( C ) 14. ( A ) 15. ( D ) 16. ( D ) man.
patients. G: Yes. So he ran to collect money for cancer
(C) He thinks Forrest Gump was intelligent.
(C) That is amazing. Tell me more about him. research until he died. People, including
SCRIPT (D) He thinks Forrest Gump was considerate.
(D) Have you ever watched American football? me, are inspired by his remarkable mara-
1. (A) We can see a movie poster.
thon.
(B) Forrest Gump overcomes his difficulties.
(C) People are watching the movie, “Forrest
Gump.” 6. What are his difficulties? 8.
(D) The movie, “Forrest Gump” is now showing G: Do you know Bobby Martin?
(A) One day, he ran as fast as he could.
on the Movie Channel. B: Sure. I’m a big fan of his. He is a very
(B) His life is happiness itself.
unusual, but a great football player.
(C) He overcomes his difficulties very well.
G: I agree. I’ve just read an article about
(D) He was born with a crooked spine.
2. (A) We can see a player who is in a wheelchair. him and was surprised to learn that he
(B) We can see a player who doesn’t have any played football with his two hands, not
arms. his legs.
(C) We can see a player who is standing on his B: Although he doesn’t have legs, he can
7.
own two legs. W: Today, let’s talk about some people do anything, including play football. He What is not true about the man whom the
(D) We can see a player who is jumping up to who have a lot of difficulties to over- can ride a skateboard and hop up stairs speakers are talking about?
catch a ball. come. fast. (A) He was diagnosed with bone cancer.
B: Ms. Washington, I saw the movie, G: I’m so inspired by him. (B) He was very famous because of his run for
“Forrest Gump” yesterday. I think he hope.
3. Does he have artificial legs? (C) He ran to collect money for cancer research.
overcame his difficulties.
(A) Yes, we are. Have you heard of artificial (D) He finished his remarkable marathon before
W: Max, could you tell us more about him?
legs? he died.
B: He had to wear leg braces because of
(B) No, he has no thighs to attach artificial legs
his crooked spine, and also he had a
to.
lower than average intelligence.
(C) He is terrific.
W: How did he overcome his difficulties?
(D) Also, he is very considerate.
B: He always thought positively through his
10.
positive attitude and his simple way of
What are the speakers talking about? G: Jack, I’m very inspired by Bobby Martin.
looking at life. I believe he was an
(A) A football player’s disease B: I think you watched the documentary
amazing man.
(B) A donation for a football player about his life yesterday. Am I right?

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G: Yes. I respect his attitude to life. I every September, usually on the second 13. What is true about The Terry Fox Run?
couldn’t be like him if I were in the same Sunday following Labour Day. The Run is a (A) It is a competitive event.
situation. non-competitive event where people get (B) People participate only in groups.
B: Me, neither. I couldn’t do anything if I together as individuals, families, and (C) There is no entry fee.
14. What does Bobby Martin think about the
had no legs, but he helps other young groups to raise money in Terry’s name. (D) Prizes are awarded to a winner.
wheelchair?
patients like him as well as playing There is no entry fee and no prizes are
(A) He thinks it slows him down and makes him
football. It’s so touching. awarded. The emphasis of the event isn’t
feel handicapped.
G: I’ll do my best to live my life like him, on how much you raise, but that you
14-16. (B) He thinks it helps him to go to everywhere.
and tomorrow I’ll visit hospital to participate in Terry’s memory and help him
(C) He thinks it makes him fast, but it’s not
encourage patients in despair. finish his Marathon of Hope. As Terry said W: Bobby Martin is a 17-year-old senior at
useful.
B: Let’s go together. in 1980, ‘If you’ve given a dollar, you are Colonel White. He lives with his mother,
(D) He thinks it slows him down, but it’s
part of the Marathon of Hope.’ Gloria, in a little white house with a
convenient for him.
wheelchair that sits in the living room. The
wheelchair is never used, and never will be.
He says the wheelchair slows him down
and makes him feel handicapped. When
Gloria Martin was pregnant with Bobby and 15. What does Bobby Martin use to move on field
had her first ultrasound, the picture did not and off the field?
show her baby’s legs. But she didn’t give (A) He always uses his special skateboard.
up her boy. Gloria has raised Bobby like (B) On the field, he uses a skateboard, and off
other normal children. But life has never the field, he uses his wheelchair.
been easy for Bobby Martin. The family (C) On the field, he uses his arms, and off the
What are the speakers going to do tomorrow? was poor and sometimes he was laughed field, he uses his wheelchair.
(A) They will visit Bobby Martin and encourage at by other kids. However, he never gave (D) On the field, he uses his arms, and off the
him. up. He started to use his arms to walk on field, he uses his special skateboard.
(B) They will visit patients in despair and field and to play football. Off the field, he
11. When did the first Terry Fox Run start?
encourage them. used a specially-designed skateboard to
(A) In 1981
(C) They will watch the documentary about get around. He became the school’s most
(B) In 1891
Bobby Martin. popular student. He says that he doesn’t
(C) In 1991
(D) They will visit patients to give them Bobby want football to end in high school. He
(D) In 1999 16. What is Bobby Martin’s future dream?
Martin’s pictures. wants to keep playing in college, and his
(A) He wants to help patients who don’t have
dream will come true.
legs like him.
(B) He wants to have an operation to attach
12. When is usually the Terry Fox Run held?
artificial legs.
(A) On the second Sunday before Labour Day
11-13. (C) He wants to be the coach of his high school
(B) On the second Sunday in September every
football team.
M: Before Terry died, he learned that an other year
(D) He wants to keep playing football in college.
annual event would be held to remember (C) On the second Sunday following Labour
his Marathon of Hope. It would be called, Day
appropriately, the Terry Fox Run. The first (D) On the second Sunday in October every five
Terry Fox Run in 1981 attracted 300,000 years
participants across Canada. Thousands of
volunteers organized the Terry Fox Run
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Unit 9 Mass Media
TOPIC 1 HISTORY OF A NEWSPAPER Brian I wonder when they started using color buy.
pictures. Sandra That’s very sensible. So I should ask
SCRIPT Emily That must have been much later. You myself if I really need “Extra Glow,”
Brian Did you read the newspaper article know that the reporters had to write the ANSWERS before I go and buy it.
about the man who won 50 million articles by hand as well, because they 1 1. FALSE 2. TRUE 3. TRUE 4. FALSE Brenda That’s better. Do you see? Now, you
dollars? 2 d
didn’t have any typewriters. have more control over your life.
Emily Yes. Did you also read that he lost the Brian It must have been really difficult back Sandra Yes. I feel great. Now, let’s go and get
money a week later, when he invested it then to get up-to-date news. some of those great new cookies I saw
all? Emily Yes, it sounds like the newspaper you TOPIC 2 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING advertised on TV.
Brian No. I didn’t read that. It wasn’t in the read is still using the old machines! Brenda Oh, Sandra. No!
newspaper I read. SCRIPT
TRANSLATION TRANSLATION
Emily Don’t you read the New York Post? Sandra I have to hurry to the supermarket.
Brian No, I don’t. Why? Is it cheaper than the Brenda Why? Did you forget something?
other newspapers? Sandra No. There is a new product for making
Emily No. It’s just the best newspaper. hair shiny.
Brian Why do you say that? Brenda Which one is that?
Emily Well, it has a really good reputation for Sandra It’s called “Extra Glow.”
reporting all the up-to-date stories. Brenda You can’t buy that!
Brian That’s true. The newspaper I read didn’t Sandra Why not? I’ve heard wonderful things
even cover the war in Pakistan. about it.
Emily The New York Post has been a very Brenda So have I. And most people say that it
good newspaper for nearly 300 years. doesn’t work.
Brian Wow! That’s a long time. Sandra But on the advertisement, the woman’s
Emily Yes. It started out only printing news hair looks so beautiful and shiny. I want
once a week. Then later, it printed daily my hair to be just like hers.
news. Brenda You are exactly the type of person
Brian How did it get to be so big? whom advertisement makers love.
Emily I guess it was because the people Sandra Why do you say that?
enjoyed the stories it reported. People Brenda What did you say you have to do? And
bought more copies of the newspaper, why do you have to go to the market?
and that’s how it made so much money. Sandra I have to run to the supermarket to buy
Brian So I suppose, as they got richer, they “Extra Glow” for my hair.
could have better reporters around the Brenda Do you see? That’s what the advertising
world reporting on the news. people want. They want people like you
Emily You’re right. Then when other news- to rush to buy their product.
papers started, there was a lot of com- Sandra But it sounds so good. I think that it’s
petition to provide the best news. okay for us to trust advertisements on
Brian I see. More newspapers, more competi- TV.
tive, huh? Brenda Not always. The product might not be
Emily Yes. You must also remember that very good at all. You can’t trust commer-
before 1882, there was no electricity, so cial advertisements.
all the printing was done manually. Sandra Haven’t you ever done that?
Brian Do you mean that the printing machines Brenda Yes. I have. Then I realized that I should
had to be operated by hand? buy the products I want to buy, not the
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ANSWERS presented with too many choices. Also, UNIT TEST (B) No, I have done that once.
1 b 2 b people may choose not to watch, listen, (C) No, I won’t do that.
or read the different forms of mass ANSWERS (D) Is there something wrong?
1. ( C ) 2. ( A ) 3. ( B ) 4. ( D )
media. Finally, investing in mass media
5. ( A ) 6. ( D ) 7. ( C ) 8. ( D )
TOPIC 3 ADVANTAGES AND DIS- can be costly, if the least suitable form of
9. ( B ) 10. ( A ) 11. ( A ) 12. ( C ) 6. The New York Post has a really good
media is used to advertise your business
ADVANTAGES OF MASS 13. ( D ) 14. ( B ) 15. ( A ) 16. ( A )
or product. reputation for reporting all the up-to-date
MEDIA stories.
In conclusion, the choices are extensive,
SCRIPT
SCRIPT and even though they can be expensive, (A) That must have been much later.
1. (A) The man is writing an article for a news- (B) That’s a long time.
Conference Speaker Have you ever wondered if they could result in success. So the
paper. (C) More newspapers, more competitive, huh?
your business could benefit from using choice is yours. Thank you for listening.
(B) The man is buying a newspaper. (D) That’s true.
mass media to advertise your product? TRANSLATION
(C) The man is reading a newspaper.
If so, listen to the following report on
(D) The man is making a newspaper.
advantages and disadvantages of
advertising and the mass media.
7.
To start off, I shall give you a couple of 2. (A) We can see an advertisement on TV. W: Jim, I’ve heard that printing machines of
specific examples. Let’s take news- (B) People are making an advertisement for a the New York Post had to be operated
papers to start with. Newspapers provide product. by hand in the past.
flexibility. Newspaper advertisements (C) This advertisement is not good for children. M: You’re right. The reporters had to write
can be changed on very short notice. (D) A man is advertising a product at a depart- the articles by hand as well, because
However, they do have a declining ment store. they didn’t have typewriters.
readership. Circulation of newspapers
W: It must have been really difficult back
has dropped over the past 20 years.
then to get up-to-date news.
Radio is another example. Radio adver- 3. How did it get to be so big?
M: Yes.
tising can influence customers much (A) That’s right. It’s just the best newspaper.
more than newspaper advertising. This (B) I guess it was because people enjoyed the
is because the spoken commercials stories it reported on.
often suggest emotion and urgency. On (C) I wonder when they started using color
the other hand, radio listeners are pictures.
usually engaged in other activities, and (D) No, I didn’t read the New York Post.
may ignore the message.
So you can see that mass media can How were the newspapers printed in the past?
reach a wide audience of any population. (A) They were printed by computer printing
It is the quickest way of spreading the machines.
4. You are exactly the type of person whom
latest information. Mass media can get a (B) They were printed by typewriters.
advertisement makers love.
fast response or reaction from an (C) They were printed by hand.
(A) That’s better.
audience for your product. Finally, mass (D) They were printed by digital printing
(B) I have to hurry to the supermarket.
media can present a simple message to machines.
(C) Yes, I feel great.
people.
(D) Why do you say that?
In terms of disadvantages, mass media
may give incorrect information, and using ANSWERS
mass media in advertising can cost a lot 1 1. b, d 2. a, e
of money. With many businesses using 2 b
5. Haven’t you ever done that?
mass media, the audience can be (A) Yes, I have.

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8. reputation for reporting all the up-to-
G: What are you doing? Are you going to date stories.
buy this hair gel? M: I didn’t know that. My newspaper didn’t
B: Yes, it’s called “Extra Gel.” On the even cover the war in Pakistan. I should 11. What is the talk about?
advertisement, the man’s hair looks buy the New York Post right now. (A) A type of mass media which has a great
great. I think I can be just like him if I use influence on our children
Why did the female speaker buy the coffee
this gel. (B) Different types of mass media
machine?
G: Maybe you can, but I’m not sure (C) A type of mass media which is very un-
(A) Because she trusted the advertisement
whether we should believe advertise- popular for people of all ages
about it on TV.
ments on TV or not. (D) A type of mass media which gives incorrect
(B) Because she needed it.
B: Why do you say that? information
(C) Because the male speaker recommended it
G: Advertisements can give us good to her.
information, on the other hand, they may (D) Because the coffee machine was the
Why is the New York Post the best?
give us incorrect information. So we cheapest.
(A) Because it is the cheapest newspaper. 12. What is not true according to the talk?
should find out which is good.
(B) Because it reports all the up-to-date stories. (A) 99 percent of American families have TV
(C) Because it has been printed for nearly 300 sets.
years. (B) Children, aged 2 to17, watch TV on average
11-13.
(D) Because people enjoy gossip it reports on. almost 25 hours per week.
W: Our children are influenced by mass media (C) Children prefer violent programs to
easily, especially TV. 99 percent of informative programs.
American families have TV sets, with the (D) Watching television is the top after-school
10. average family owning 2.75 sets. Children activity chosen by children aged 6 to 17.
B: Hey, Sally, what’s wrong? You look so can turn on the TV with the remote
angry. controller and turn to the channel they want
What does the female speaker think about G: You’re right. I’m so angry because of to watch. According to the research,
advertisements? this coffee machine. American children, aged 2 to 17, watch
(A) Advertisements always give us good B: Why? Is there anything wrong with it? television on average almost 25 hours per 13. What does the speaker ask at the end of the
information. G: On the advertisement, I can make coffee week or 3 and half hours a day. Also, talk?
(B) Advertisements always give us incorrect in 5 minutes with this machine, but it’s not watching television is the top after-school (A) How to make good TV programs
information. true. It takes 20 minutes to make coffee. activity chosen by children aged 6 to 17. (B) How to make children like TV programs
(C) It is okay for us to believe advertisements It’s all because of the advertisement! I There are many educational and infor- (C) How to stop making violent TV programs
entirely. shouldn’t have bought it... mative television programs, but some (D) How to protect our children from violent TV
(D) We should find out which advertisement is B: I have had the same experience. shows contain acts of violence. So TV can programs.
good. Actually, I didn’t really need the product I have a bad influence on children. What
bought, but finally I bought it because of should we do to protect our children from
the advertisement. I couldn’t control my violent TV programs?
14-16.
life.
9. G: Yeah, we should not believe commercial M: A television commercial is a form of
W: Did you read the article about the man advertisements. advertising in which goods, services,
who won 50 million dollars? organizations, ideas, etc. are promoted via
M: No. I didn’t read that. It wasn’t in the the media of television. Most commercials
newspaper I read. are produced by an outside ad agency, and
W: Don’t you read the New York Post? It’s airtime is purchased from a channel or
the best newspaper. It has a really good network in exchange for sponsorship of its

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Unit 10 Islam
programming. The first television commer- 15. What was the first TV commercial? TOPIC 1 WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT And I’d like to learn about real life in the
cial was in July 1941 when the Bulova (A) It was the Bulova Watch Company’s ISLAM? Middle East.
Watch Company paid 9 dollars to WNBT commercial in July 1941. Azra Good. Then I can show you the photos
for a commercial aired during a baseball (B) It was the baseball teams’ commercial in SCRIPT of my visit to Mecca. Every Muslim must
game. The vast majority of television July 1941. Nick Debra, I want to introduce my new go to Mecca once in their life. It is called
commercials today consist of brief (C) It was the Bulova Watch Company’s friend to you. She’s from the Middle a pilgrimage.
advertising spots, ranging in length from a commercial in July 1951. East. Hey, Azra, come here. Azra, this is Nick It sounds really interesting! I look
few seconds to several minutes. Commer- (D) It was the baseball teams’ commercial in Debra. Debra, this is Azra. forward to hearing more about it at
cials of this sort have been used to sell July 1951. Azra Nice to meet you, Debra. I’m Abdul Azra dinner.
literally every product imaginable over the Ali. Azra Wonderful! I’ll talk to you more about it
years, from household products to goods Debra That’s an interesting name. Azra, Nice to then.
and services to political campaigns. meet you, too. I’ve heard you’re from Debra It was nice to meet you.
16. How are commercials used today? the Middle East. Where are you from TRANSLATION
(A) They are used to advertise goods, services, exactly?
even political campaigns. Azra I was born in Saudi Arabia, and I lived
(B) They are used to advertise only ideas of there for 10 years. Then my parents
companies. immigrated to New York.
(C) They are used to advertise products which Debra That’s fascinating! Would you like to
make people spend money. come and have lunch with us, and tell
(D) They are used to advertise famous us about Saudi Arabia? I’ve never been
products. there.
Azra I would like to very much, but I have to
14. What is not true about TV commercials go and pray.
according to the talk? Debra Oh! Do you have to pray every day?
(A) A TV commercial is a form of advertising in Azra Yes. We should pray to Allah 5 times a
which goods, services, etc. are promoted day.
via TV. Nick That’s a lot. Who is Allah?
(B) Most commercials are produced by the Azra Allah is our God. And I must read the
network which shows its own ads on its Koran as well.
network. Debra That’s your Bible, right?
(C) Airtime is purchased from a channel in Azra Yes. The Koran is the only religious
exchange for sponsorship of its program- book that exists today in its original
ming. language and form.
(D) TV commercials today range in length from Debra Well, then maybe you can have lunch
a few seconds to several minutes. with us next week.
Azra I’m sorry, but next week is the beginning
of Ramadan. I must fast every day for
the whole month.
Nick Isn’t fasting when you don’t eat? Don’t
you get hungry?
Azra That’s right, Nick. I get hungry a little bit,
but we are allowed to eat after sunset.
Perhaps both of you could come to my
house for dinner.
Debra That would be wonderful! I’d love to.

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ANSWERS It’s his destiny. In addition to the because of prejudice. We should cast
1 1. O 2. X 3. X 4. O marriage tradition, I’ve heard there are away such prejudices and treat them
2 a other differences between Muslims and fairly. And we should try to understand
us. that they have a different culture and
Ray Such as? religion from ours.
TOPIC 2 MUSLIM CULTURE Sofia The role of women in Muslim society. Tonight, we will meet with two groups of
Women cannot drive a car in some people from the Muslim society. They
SCRIPT
Muslim countries, and many women will talk about their lives. One group is
Sofia I should speed up. I think we will be late wear veils over their faces. I don’t think I anti-western, and the other group
for Sarah’s wedding. would be a very good Muslim. I couldn’t ANSWERS contains people who have left a Muslim
Ray I know, Sophia, but don’t speed up too live without my car. 1 b, c 2 a
country to live in Australia. These people
much, or you’ll cause a traffic accident. Ray I think the rule that the women can’t will talk about the different experiences
Sofia Don’t worry. Just trust me. By the way, drive is rather good. I hope our govern- they have had. Please stay with us. We’ll
have you heard that Ahmed is going to ment adopts it. TOPIC 3 MUSLIMS IN THE WORLD be right back.
get married at the end of this month? Sofia Why do you say that? TRANSLATION
Ray Who to? How can he get married with- SCRIPT
Ray Because I can’t stand your wild driving.
out a girl friend? News Reporter Thank you for joining us tonight.
You drive like a stunt driver!
Sofia Believe it or not, he has a fiancée. The debate will continue on whether or
TRANSLATION
Ray What? Has he told you about his fiancée not Muslims are a threat to world peace.
before? Like most stereotypes, there maybe an
Sofia No. I just heard about her. element of truth in the perception that
Ray Anyway, it’s big news. We must congra- there are terrorist groups in the Muslim
tulate him. culture. This is similar to the belief that
Sofia To tell the truth, he’s not very happy Scottish people don’t like spending
about it, because his father arranged the money or that Russians like to drink
marriage. Vodka. Of course, this does not mean
Ray What do you mean? that all Scottish people don’t like
Sofia Well, he doesn’t really know the girl he spending money, or that all Russians
is marrying, and he doesn’t love her. He drink Vodka. The mass media are largely
has to marry her just because of the responsible for encouraging a preju-
Muslim tradition. He said an arranged diced view of Muslims. They did not
marriage is just part of their culture, so criticize Christianity when Catholics and
he can’t deny his father’s word. Protestants killed each other in Ireland,
Ray That’s ridiculous. How can he marry a but whenever radical Muslims commit
girl whom he doesn’t love, and live with acts of terror, the mass media implies
her all through his life? He should try to that all Muslims are terrorists.
talk to his father. According to the Koran, Muslims
Sofia Well, I don’t understand why he obeys respect human rights and the dignity of
his father, but we can’t blame him. It’s human life. In other words, Islam is a
just a different culture from ours. religion that regards peace as one of its
Ray What if they don’t love each other later highest values. So it’s not right for all
on? What if he falls in love with another Muslims to be treated like terrorists.
girl? It’s a cruel fate for him and his However, Muslims who are living in ANSWERS

fiancée. other countries, especially, the U.S.A. or 1 1. Russians 2. Muslims 3. Scottish people
Europe, are often treated unfairly 2 c
Sofia I agree, but he can’t stop his marriage.

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fiancée. other countries, especially, the U.S.A. or 1 1. Russians 2. Muslims 3. Scottish people
Europe, are often treated unfairly 2 c
Sofia I agree, but he can’t stop his marriage.

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UNIT TEST 6. Ahmed’s father arranged his marriage, so he M: That’s nice. We must congratulate her.
has to marry a girl whom he doesn’t love. W: To tell the truth, she’s not very happy
ANSWERS (A) I don’t understand why he obeys his father. about it, because her father arranged
1. ( A ) 2. ( B ) 3. ( D ) 4. ( C )
(B) I agree, but he can’t stop his marriage. the marriage. She said she can’t deny
5. ( B ) 6. ( A ) 7. ( C ) 8. ( C ) What is true about the talk?
(C) Just trust me. her father, because an arranged mar-
9. ( D ) 10. ( D ) 11. ( A ) 12. ( B ) (A) The female speaker doesn’t like women in
(D) Such as? riage is part of the Muslim culture.
13. ( B ) 14. ( A ) 15. ( C ) 16. ( C ) Muslim society.
M: That’s too bad.
(B) The male speaker thinks women in Muslim
SCRIPT society should take off their veils.
1. (A) These women are wearing veils. (C) The female speaker thinks women in
(B) These women are buying veils. 7. Muslim society should drive by themselves.
(C) These women are selling veils. G: Hey, Abdul, why are you packing? Are (D) The male speaker hopes their government
(D) These women are making veils. you planning to go home? adopts one of the Muslim’s rules.
B: Yes, I must go home now.
G: But we’ve just finished preparing for the
2. (A) These people are reading the Bible.
team presentation. I thought you’d like
(B) These people are praying in the street. What are the speakers talking about?
to have lunch with me.
(C) These people are singing hymns in the (A) They are talking about the role of women in 10.
B: Sarah, I’d really love to, but I can’t. I’m
church. Muslim society. B: Sari, why don’t you eat your lunch?
sorry.
(D) These people are gathering at the temple. (B) They are talking about the role of men in Didn’t you bring it?
G: Why?
Muslim society. G: No, I’m just fasting.
B: Because I should pray to Allah at home
(C) They are talking about the Muslim marriage B: Fasting? Why? Are you on a diet? You
with my family. It’s a Muslim’s duty. I’m
3. Do you have to pray every day? don’t need to be on a diet.
sorry. culture.
(A) That’s interesting. G: No, I’m not. I’m fasting because of our
(D) They are talking about the Muslim fasting
(B) I’ve never been there. Muslim tradition.
culture.
(C) No, I didn’t pray for her. B: What do you mean?
(D) Yes. We have to pray to Allah 5 times a day. G: Muslims must fast every day for a whole
month when Ramadan begins.
9. B: That’s a strange custom.
W: I’ve heard there are some differences G: Don’t say that. It’s our culture.
4. Don’t you get hungry when you don’t eat?
between Muslims and us. B: Sorry.
(A) I must also read the Koran.
Why should the male speaker go home now? M: What have you heard?
(B) That would be wonderful!
(A) Because he has to prepare for the team W: Women in some countries should wear
(C) I get hungry a little bit, but we are allowed
presentation. veils over their faces.
to eat after sunset.
(B) Because he has to have his lunch. M: My friend Azra said women cannot drive
(D) I must fast every day for the whole month.
(C) Because he has to pray to Allah. cars in some Muslim countries.
(D) Because he has to meet his friend who is W: I don’t think I would be a very good
from the Middle East. Muslim. I couldn’t live without my car.
5. How can he get married without a girl friend? M: If our government banned women driv-
(A) Don’t worry. ers, it would stop your wild driving.
(B) Believe it or not, he has a fiancée.
(C) We must congratulate him. 8. Why doesn’t the female speaker eat her lunch?
W: Have you heard that Azra is going to get
(D) To tell the truth, he’s not happy at all. (A) Because she is on a diet.
married next month?
(B) Because she doesn’t want to eat lunch with
M: Dose she have a fiancée?
the male speaker.
W: Yes, she has. I just heard about him.

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(C) Because she’s not hungry at all. 12. What do Muslims respect according to the 15. What is true about the talk?
(D) Because she must fast according to the Koran? (A) Saum means pilgrimage to Mecca.
culture of her country. (A) World peace and love (B) Every mature Muslim should not eat for a
(B) Human rights and the dignity of human life whole day in the month of Ramadhaan.
(C) Hope and love (C) Every Muslim must perform Hajj once in his
(D) Muslim tradition and culture life time.
(D) Hajj is the second act of worship.
11-13.

W: As I said, many people think that Muslims

13. What should the students do for next class?
are all members of terrorist groups, but it’s
(A) Students should interview Muslim.
not always true. According to the Koran,
(B) Students should search the role of women 16. What do Muslims try to seek through pilgrimage?
Muslims respect human rights and the
in Muslim society. (A) Peace and love
dignity of human life. In other words, Islam
(C) Students should read the Koran to under- 14. What is the speaker talking about? (B) Human rights
is a religion that regards peace as one of its
stand Muslims. (A) Muslim customs he experienced (C) Their Maker’s forgiveness
highest values. So it’s not right for all
(D) Students should write an essay about (B) Muslim marriage custom (D) Worship
Muslims to be treated as terrorists. We
Muslim culture. (C) The Muslim family he lived with
should cast away such prejudices and treat
Muslims fairly. And we should try to (D) Muslim food
understand that they have a different
culture and religion from ours. They are not
always harmful, and they can be friends 14-16.
with us. Well, next class, I’ll talk about the
role of women in Muslim society. I’ll give M: When I was in the Middle East, I experi-
you an assignment to search on the enced the Muslim culture. It was a really
Internet. nice and peculiar experience, so I would
like to tell you about some of their customs.
First, I’m going to tell you about Saum.
Saum, which is the second act of worship,
means fasting in the month of Ramadhaan,
the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. Every
mature Muslim should fast. That is, they
should not eat or drink from dawn to
sunset. When Muslims are fasting, they
think about why they pray to Allah and why
they fast.
The second custom is Hajj. Every Muslim
11. What do you think the speaker talked about must perform Hajj, which means pilgrimage
just before the talk? to Mecca once in his lifetime. Muslims think
(A) Prejudices about Muslims a Muslim’s journey to the House of God is a
(B) Muslim religion spiritual experience. And they try to seek
(C) Muslim terrorist groups in the world their Maker’s forgiveness through the
(D) Muslim life and culture performance of all the rituals attending
pilgrimage.

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W: As I said, many people think that Muslims

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Unit 11 Relief Activities
TOPIC 1 A DOLLAR FOR SAVING A LIFE Jeff Yes, and those are only a few examples TOPIC 2 THE 24 HOUR FAST takes about 350 dollars in pledges to
of the things we can do. feed a starving child for a whole year.
SCRIPT Val Let’s start making our plan right away. SCRIPT Sofia Can I join in the 24 hour fast? I feel
Jeff I have been thinking we have so much, Tom Hey, Sofia. What are you doing? You guilty, because I left my steak just
TRANSLATION
maybe we should be helping others. just took one bite of your steak. before.
Val What do you mean? Sofia Yes. I’m full and I don’t want to eat any James Don’t feel guilty. I’m happy for you to
Jeff We are very lucky to have a safe home, more. Just throw the steak away. want to experience the 24 hour fast. It
lots of clothes, and food every day. Tom Um... I think you should realize the helps you learn more about starving
Val Everyone has those things. I would feel importance of food. There are millions of people and how you can do something
lucky if I had a TV in my bedroom. people who are starving in the world. about it.
Jeff Not everyone has all those things. There Sofia I just didn’t want to eat this steak any Tom We will have so much fun and help
are people and children in many more. Don’t behave as if you were my others, too.
countries who suffer from hunger every father.
TRANSLATION
day. Tom I’m sorry, Sofia, but have you heard
Val I know what you mean, but what can we about the 24 hour fast?
do? We are only kids. Sofia No, what is it?
Jeff There are a lot of agencies that let you Tom Everyone stops eating for one day.
sponsor a needy child in another Sofia Stop eating! Why would anyone do
country. You send money to help them. that? To save their money?
Val That sounds terrific, but it would take Tom No. People stop eating for one day to
hundreds of dollars a month to help. understand how it feels to be hungry.
Where could we get that much money? Also, they collect pledges to help feed
Jeff Actually, it only takes about 30 dollars a the people who are really starving.
month. Sofia That sounds really great, but I don’t
Val What good could 30 dollars do? know if I can stop eating for a day.
Jeff In some countries, 30 dollars a month Tom I didn’t think I could stop eating for a
will provide clean water, nutritious food, day either, but our whole group helped
health care, and a chance to go to each other, and we did it. I realized that
school for an entire month. many children in the world feel like that
Val It is hard to believe that so little money most of the time. Here’s James. He was
could do so much, but I still don’t have in our group.
30 dollars a month to give away. Sofia James, what did you think about the 24
Jeff There are other things you can do. hour fast?
Val What else can we do? James It was incredible! Not eating for one day
Jeff For 4 dollars a week, you can provide helped me realize how much we take for
healthy milk to a baby. 6 dollars will buy granted.
a child a warm blanket. For 10 dollars, Sofia What do you mean?
ANSWERS
you could provide a family with a James We go to a restaurant and leave food on
1 a, b, d
mosquito net covered in insecticide to our plates. We know that we will have
2 b
protect them from getting malaria. full meals every day and even snacks
Val I never knew that so little money could between meals. Yet, every minute,
be such a big help. If I give up going to children in the world are dying from
the movies just once, I will have enough starvation.
money to really make a difference in Sofia Wow! I never thought about it that way.
someone’s life. Tom It feels terrific to help others. It only

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violence, abuse, and exploitation. They 4. You can send money to help a needy child in
work to relieve suffering during emer- another country.
gencies and wherever children are (A) Not everyone has all those things.
threatened. The fourth initiative is (B) We have so much.
‘Prevention of HIV or AIDS.’ Young (C) That sounds terrific. I will send money right
people should be protected from the now.
ANSWERS spread of HIV or AIDS. UNICEF also (D) We are very lucky to have a safe home.
1 1. O 2. O 3. X 4. O 5. X helps children and families affected
2 c by HIV or AIDS to live with dignity. The
fifth and final initiative is ‘Early Child-
hood Care.’ The proper care of children
5. Have you heard about the 24 hour fast?
at the youngest age forms a strong
TOPIC 3 UNICEF ANSWERS
(A) I’m sorry, but I can’t fast.
foundation for the future. 1 c e a b d
(B) Yes. Everyone stops eating for one day,
SCRIPT Overall, UNICEF strives for peace and 2 d
Documentalist Today, we’ll introduce an right?
security for all. UNICEF is always
organization that is trying to help (C) People are really starving.
waiting for your help. You can make a
children who suffer from starvation, (D) I never thought about it that way.
difference for children. UNICEF depends
UNIT TEST
poverty, disease, and so on. That is entirely on voluntary contributions for
UNICEF. all of its work. You can donate, or pur- ANSWERS
UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s chase UNICEF cards and gifts, or be- 1. ( B ) 2. ( A ) 3. ( D ) 4. ( C )
Fund which was established in 1946. come a volunteer. With your help, 5. ( B ) 6. ( A ) 7. ( A ) 8. ( B )
6. James, what did you think about the 24 hour
UNICEF strives to build a world where children can live a better life. 9. ( D ) 10. ( C ) 11. ( A ) 12. ( D )
fast?
all children are granted the rights that 13. ( A ) 14. ( D ) 15. ( C ) 16. ( B )
TRANSLATION (A) It helped me realize how much we take for
they deserve. These rights are stated in granted.
UNICEF’s Convention on the Rights of SCRIPT
(B) It will be terrific to help others.
the Child. 1. (A) This child is getting an injection.
(C) Don’t feel guilty.
UNICEF has the motto ‘For Every Child.’ (B) This child is suffering from a disease.
(D) I’m happy for you to experience the 24 hour
It continues ‘Health, Education Equality, (C) This child is having an operation.
fast.
and Protection.’ The goals of UNICEF (D) This child is taking a pill.
that are stated in their motto are carried
out through their five main initiatives.
2. (A) These children want food.
First is ‘Girls’ Education.’ In this initia-
(B) These children want to cook their food.
tive, UNICEF strives to achieve education 7.
(C) Some people are helping children eat food.
for all children. They aim particularly at M: Angela, what are you doing?
(D) These children are buying food.
improving education for girls, which is W: I don’t want to eat any more.
lacking in many developing countries. M: But you just took a little bit of your
The second initiative is ‘Immunization.’ steak.
3. What good could 30 dollars do?
UNICEF has set a goal to provide W: But it’s not delicious.
(A) There are other things you can do.
vaccinations for children around the M: There are lots of children who are
(B) Let’s start making our plan right away.
world. They do this, because it is wrong starving in the world. You should not
(C) We are only kids.
for a child to suffer or die from a throw away your food.
(D) It will provide clean water and nutritious
preventable illness. The third initiative is W: I never thought about it that way. As you
food.
‘Child Protection.’ UNICEF strives to said, I feel guilty and I’ll eat all my steak.
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W: I want to experience the 24 hour fast to contact our official web site, www.unicef.
learn more about starving people. org.
9. M: Let’s try together next time.
B: In some countries, 30 dollars a month
will provide health care and a chance to
go to school for an entire month.
Why does the female speaker eat all her steak? G: It is hard to believe that so little money
(A) Because she feels guilty. could do so much!
(B) Because she feels hungry again. B: There are other things you can do. For 4
(C) Because it looks delicious. dollars a week, you can provide healthy
(D) Because it is free. milk for a baby, 6 dollars will buy a child
a warm blanket. For 10 dollars, you
could provide a family with a mosquito
net.
8. G: I didn’t know that so little money could What are the speakers talking about?
G: We are very lucky to have a safe home, be such a big help. (A) They are talking about children who suffer 11. What is true about the organization?
lots of clothes, and food every day. from diseases. (A) It is trying to help children who suffer from
B: Everyone has those things. I would feel (B) They are talking about sending money to starvation.
lucky if I had a computer in my bedroom. help children in some countries. (B) It has the motto ‘For Every People.’
G: You’re wrong. There are people and (C) They are talking about the 24 hour fast. (C) The motto continues ‘Health and Personal
children in many countries who suffer (D) They are talking about agencies which help Equality.’
from hunger every day. children who are suffering from hunger. (D) Its goals are carried out through their three
B: I know what you mean, but what can we main initiatives.
do? We are only kids.
G: There are a lot of agencies that let you
sponsor a needy child in another coun- 11-13.
What can 10 dollars provide? 12. What is not an initiative of the UNICEF?
try. You send money to help them.
(A) Health care M: UNICEF is an organization that is trying to (A) Girls’ Education
(B) Healthy milk to a baby help children who suffer from starvation, (B) Immunization
(C) A warm blanket to a child poverty, disease, and so on. Its motto is (C) Child Protection
(D) A mosquito net for a family ‘For Every Child.’ It continues ‘Health, (D) Prevention of Malaria
Education Equality, and Protection.’ The
goals of UNICEF that are stated in their
motto are carried out through their five
10. main initiatives, ‘Girls’ Education, Immuni- 13. What can we do if we want to help children?
W: James, how was the 24 hour fast? zation, Child Protection, Prevention of HIV (A) Contact the official web site.
M: It was incredible! Not eating for one day or AIDS, and Early Childhood Care.’ (B) Call the organization.
helped me realize how much we take for UNICEF is always waiting for your help. (C) Visit the organization directly.
How can the male speaker help children who granted. You can make a difference for children. (D) Fill in the form and send it to them.
suffer from hunger every day? W: I see what you mean. But I don’t know if UNICEF depends entirely on voluntary
(A) He can send food to help them. I can stop eating for a day. contributions for all its work. You can
(B) He can send money to help them. M: I didn’t think I could stop eating for a donate, or purchase UNICEF cards and
(C) He can cook food for them. day either, but our whole group helped gifts, or become a volunteer. With you help,
(D) There is nothing he can do to help them. each other, and we did it. I realized that children can live a better life. If you are
many children in the world feel like that interested in helping children, please
most of the time.

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UNIT 12 CLONING
14-16. 14. When was the Convention on the Rights of the TOPIC 1 THE PROS AND CONS OF TRANSLATION
Child adopted? CLONING
W: UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s
(A) In 1946
Fund which was established in 1946.
(B) In 1926 SCRIPT
UNICEF strives to build a world where all
(C) In 1982 Kate Over here, Jack. I was just about to
children are granted the rights that they
(D) In 1989 leave the restaurant. You’re always late.
deserve. Theses rights are stated in
Jack I’m sorry, Kate. Just as I was about to
UNICEF’s Convention on the Rights of a
leave the house, there was a news flash
Child. It explains a wide range of conditions
15. What is not explained by the Convention? about human stem cells. You know, I’m
that include civil rights and freedoms,
(A) Civil rights and freedoms interested in science.
family environment, basic health and
(B) Family environment Kate I’m not interested in cloning. I’m a
welfare, education, leisure and cultural
(C) World peace and love Christian.
activities, and special protection measures.
(D) Basic health and welfare Jack What difference does that make?
The Convention includes nondiscrimination,
Kate I think cloning is unnatural, and we are
the best interests of the child, the right to
taking the work of God into our own
survival and development, and the views of
hands. We should leave these things to
child. The Convention on the Rights of the 16. What is not included in the Convention?
God.
Child has been accepted by 192 countries, (A) Non-discrimination
Jack But cloning could offer a means of
since it was adopted by the United Nations (B) Self-protection
curing diseases like diabetes, Parkin-
General Assembly in November 1989. (C) Best interests of the child
son’s, etc., and also we could have
Thanks to the Convention on the Rights of (D) Right to survival and development
massive improvement in the agri-
a Child, the world has seen dramatic gains
cultural industry through the technique
for children.
of nuclear transfer.
Kate And what if a monster or an evil man
were born because of a scientist’s ANSWERS
mistake? 1 1. Female Speaker 2. Male Speaker
Jack Well, the technique of nuclear transfer is 3. Female Speaker 4. Male Speaker
its early stages, so some mistakes might 2 a
occur when scientists carry out experi-
mental procedures. The pros and cons
of cloning have been debated for a long TOPIC 2 A MIDTERM EXAM ON
time. CLONING
Kate Well, let’s finish our talk about cloning.
I’m so hungry. SCRIPT

Jack Okay, okay. Let’s see the menu. Daniel Hi, Lucy and Monica. How was the
Kate Oh, today is the first anniversary of the Biology midterm exam?
opening of this restaurant, so lamb stew Lucy Well, I goofed up the whole exam. So
is on the house. I’m not feeling very well. How about you,
Jack Oh, my goodness! I hope it’s not Dolly, Daniel?
the first mammal to be cloned from Daniel I can’t say yet, but I’m hoping for a good
adult DNA! score.
Kate Jack! Enough! Lucy Really? Did you answer question No. 5
Jack Haha, sorry, Kate. Let’s order lamb about cloning technologies?
stew. Daniel Sure, that was a real pushover. In last
night’s dream, the Holy Spirit, wearing a

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shining dress, came and showed me people wrong. Recently, the question of organs and tissue could be used to save
question No. 5 and the right answer. whether or not humans can be cloned a brother or sister.
And then... has been an issue. Although human TRANSLATION
Monica Hey, Daniel. Knock it off, would you? cloning has not been performed yet,
Daniel Sorry. In fact, I heard about cloning, many researchers and scientists believe
including ethics, technologies, and that the cloning of humans is possible.
history from my father yesterday. It was This, however, brings up a very impor-
lucky just before the exam. So I wrote tant issue: ‘Should human cloning be
about Dolly, the sheep. allowed? Would more harm than good
Monica I also filled up the answer sheet. But I be caused?’ I do not believe that human
think cloning is not only about mammals cloning should ever be permitted.
and humans, but also about plants, Many people who advocate human
fungi, and unicellular organisms. cloning argue that parents could have a
Daniel Really? So, Genetically Modified Organ- sick child cloned, so that the clone
ism, GMO, may be an example of cloning could provide the child with tissues or
technology. organs for transplantation. I think this
Lucy Can you tell us something more about argument is ridiculous and that making
cloning technologies? a clone for this reason is unethical and
Daniel Sure. Many genetic scientists have unfair for the clone. Would the clone be
researched animal cloning, and they born only to keep the other child alive?
believe the technique of cloning animals Would the parents feel angry towards
can affect the production of GMOs. the clone, if the child didn’t live? Would
However, the technique is not perfect. the cloned child have emotional prob-
Monica There you go again. Don’t show off, lems stemming from the fact that it is a
Daniel. clone? I do not believe that the clone
Daniel Sorry, Monica. would be given a fair chance of happi-
Monica By the way, which exam should we ness in life, if it was born to help a sick
cram for next? brother or sister.
Lucy Let me see. I checked it in my pocket Although I do not believe in human
diary yesterday. Right, here it is. We cloning, I am an advocate of stem cell
should study History for tomorrow’s ANSWERS research. Stem cell research has much
exam. 1 a c b unrealized potential and could provide
Monica Yes! I am good at History. I bet you, 2 b help to a vast amount of people. My
Daniel, the tables will be turned. uncle and 14-year-old cousin would not
Daniel Well, remember the proverb, ‘He who have to administer insulin shots multiple ANSWERS
1 c 2 d
laughs last laughs loudest.’ TOPIC3 HUMAN CLONING times a day. Alzheimer’s patients would
Monica Okay. We’ll see. not have to suffer, if the parts of the
SCRIPT
Daniel Well, then, let’s get together after the brain responsible for memory could be
History exam. Right now, I want to catch Narrator With technology constantly advancing, preserved. People with heart disease
up on my History study. See you tomor- new frontiers are being reached every could have heart tissue grown to
row and good luck! day. People once thought that the moon replace the damaged tissue. All this
Lucy and Monica Good bye, Daniel. was unreachable, and that computers could be accomplished without human
would never be smaller than the size of cloning. Innocent children would not
TRANSLATION
an entire room. Researchers, scientists, have to be born into the world, so that
and technology have proven those

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UNIT TEST 6. Which exam should we cram for next? the first anniversary of the opening of (C) She is going to study cloning with the male
(A) We should study History for tomorrow’s our restaurant, so lamb steak is on the speaker.
ANSWERS exam. house. (D) She is going to teach cloning at school.
1. ( A ) 2. ( B ) 3. ( D ) 4. ( C )
(B) See you tomorrow and good luck! M: That’s great. But is the steak from Dolly,
5. ( B ) 6. ( A ) 7. ( D ) 8. ( A )
(C) I’m not feeling very well. the first mammal to be cloned from
9. ( B ) 10. ( C ) 11. ( C ) 12. ( A )
(D) The tables will be turned. adult DNA?
13. ( A ) 14. ( B ) 15. ( D ) 16. ( D )
W: No, sir. 10.
G: Don’t show off, Danny.
SCRIPT B: Sorry, but I just wanted to tell you about
1. (A) This man is experimenting in the lab. cloning technology. Many genetic
7.
(B) This man is taking an exam. G: Jack, what do you think about cloning? scientists have researched animal
(C) This man is trying to find stem cells. B: I don’t agree with cloning. cloning, and they believe the technique
(D) This man is making a mistake. G: Why? of cloning animals can affect the
B: I think it’s unnatural, and we should production of GMO. However...
leave these things to God. G: There you go, again.
2. (A) They are working together.
G: But cloning could offer a means of Where are the speakers now? B: Oh, I’m sorry.
(B) They look identical.
curing diseases. And also we could have (A) At the restaurant G: Tomorrow, we’ll have a History test. I’m
(C) They are debating about cloning.
massive improvement in the agricultural (B) At the laboratory not good at Biology, but I’m good at
(D) They are interested in cloning.
industry through the technique of (C) At the airport History. The tables will be turned.
nuclear transfer. (D) At the farm B: Well, remember the proverb, ‘He who
B: Sorry. I still don’t agree. laughs last laughs loudest.’
3. How was the Biology midterm exam?
(A) Hey, knock it off.
9.
(B) There you go again.
B: Alice, how’s the Biology midterm?
(C) I am good at History.
G: I can’t say yet, but I’m hoping for a good
(D) I goofed up the whole exam.
score.
B: Really? Did you answer question No. 5
about human stem cells?
G: Yes. I heard about cloning from my
4. Did you answer question No. 5?
father yesterday. It was lucky just before
(A) Really? In fact, I heard about cloning.
What do the speakers think about cloning? the exam.
(B) Don’t show off.
(A) Both agree with cloning. B: Can you tell me about cloning and stem
(C) Sure, that was a real pushover. What is the speakers’ relationship?
(B) Both don’t agree with cloning. cells?
(D) I’ll fill up the answer sheet. (A) They are teacher and student.
(C) The male speaker agrees with cloning, but G: Sure.
female speaker doesn’t. (B) They are twins.
(D) The female speaker agrees with cloning, but (C) They are rivals at school.
male speaker doesn’t. (D) They are parents and their children.
5. What if a monster was born because of a
scientist’s mistake?
(A) I think cloning is unnatural.
(B) Some mistake might occur, but it won’t
happen.
8. What is the female speaker going to do next?
(C) Let’s finish our talk about cloning.
W: May I take your order?
(D) Lamb stew is on the house. (A) She is going to take an exam about cloning.
M: Yes, please. I’d like lamb steak and a
(B) She is going to talk about cloning to the
glass of red wine.
male speaker.
W: That is a good choice, because today is

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11-13. 12. What does the speaker think about human 16. What is the speaker’s main opinion about
cloning? cloning?
M: In conclusion, should human cloning be
(A) He agrees with human cloning. (A) It should be permitted for helping people.
permitted? The pros and cons of cloning
(B) He disagrees with human cloning. (B) Cloning of humans is possible, though it has
have been debated for a long time. I believe
(C) He agrees with human cloning in some not been performed yet.
that human cloning research may result in
aspects, but disagrees with it in others. (C) There are many advantages of human
the discovery of a cure for diseases and the
(D) He has no opinion about human cloning. cloning.
growing of human organs. I have already
(D) Innocent children should not be born only to
told you many reasons why cloning should
save a sick brother or sister.
be legal, and I hope you have gained a
better understanding of this remarkable 13. What is the class going to do for next class?
new procedure. The evidence I have (A) Research cloning technology.
presented is certainly more than enough to 14. What is the talk about?
(B) Visit a laboratory related to cloning.
support human cloning. However, my (A) Differences between human cloning and
(C) Perform cloning experiments.
strongest argument is the look of pain and animal cloning
(D) Watch a video about cloning procedures.
anguish on the face of parents who have (B) Opinions about human cloning
just lost a child. I think that if human (C) Advantages of human cloning
cloning can save the life of just one of these (D) Laws of humans cloning
children, then it’s a worthwhile endeavor. 14-16.
Well, class, I’ll give you an assignment
W: What do you think about human cloning?
about the history of cloning technology.
Do you think it should be allowed? 15. What does the speaker think about human
Please research cloning technology and
Would identities and uniqueness be lost cloning?
next class, give a presentation about it.
with human cloning? Or would more harm (A) It is helpful for dying children.
Let’s call it a day.
than good be caused? Although human (B) It is unfair, but necessary.
cloning has not been performed yet, many (C) It is good for saving life.
researchers and scientists believe that the (D) It is unethical and unfair.
cloning of humans is possible. However, I
do not believe that human cloning should
ever be permitted. I think making a clone is
unethical and unfair for the clone, because
many people argue that parents could have
a sick child cloned, so that the clone could
provide the child with tissue or organs for
transplantation.
This is ridiculous. I do not believe that the
clone would be given a fair chance at
11. What do you think the speaker talked about happiness in life, if it was born to help a
just before? sick brother or sister. Innocent children
(A) The pros and cons of cloning should not be born only for their organs
(B) Human cloning research and tissues to be used to save a brother or
(C) Reasons why cloning should be legal sister.
(D) Arguments against human cloning

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Final Test
ANSWERS 13. How did it get to be so big?
1. ( A ) 2. ( D ) 3. ( B ) 4. ( C ) 5. ( A ) (A) That’s what I want to say.
6. ( B ) 7. ( C ) 8. ( B ) 9. ( A ) 10. ( B ) 7. (A) The women are wearing ear rings. (B) I wonder when they started using digital
11. ( D ) 12. ( B ) 13. ( D ) 14. ( C ) 15. ( A ) (B) The women are washing their veils. machines. 18. What did you think about the 24 hour fast?
16. ( C ) 17. ( D ) 18. ( D ) 19. ( A ) 20. ( B ) (C) The women are wearing their veils. (A) People are really starving.
(C) I didn’t read the New York Post.
21. ( A ) 22. ( C ) 23. ( D ) 24. ( B ) 25. ( D ) (D) The women are making their veils. (B) Is that when everyone stops eating for one
(D) Because people enjoyed the stories it
26. ( C ) 27. ( A ) 28. ( B ) 29. ( D ) 30. ( B ) day?
reported on.
31. ( C ) 32. ( A ) 33. ( D )
(C) We have so much, but others don’t.
8. (A) The boy looks happy. (D) Not eating for one day helped me realize
SCRIPT (B) The boy needs help to buy food. how much we take for granted.
1. (A) We can see a modern architectural building. (C) The boy is eating snacks. 14. Aren’t you hungry when you don’t eat?
(B) We can see an ancient architectural artifact. (D) The boy is sleeping next to the candy box. (A) That’s interesting.
(C) People are building a modern building. (B) That would be wonderful!
(D) People are restoring an ancient building. (C) I get hungry a little bit, but we are allowed
9. (A) We can see a hand holding a coin. to eat after sunset. 19. Do you have to pray every day?
(B) This person is sending money to an organi- (D) I’ve never been there. (A) Yes. We have to pray to Allah 5 times a day.
2. (A) We can see a picture, the “Mona Lisa.” zation. (B) Believe it or not, I’m not a Muslim.
(B) People are painting a picture together. (C) This person is giving money to poor children. (C) We must wear veils when we pray.
(C) People in the picture are celebrating the (D) We can see a lot of coins. (D) No, I didn’t pray for her.
festival. 15. What good could 6 dollars do?
(D) People in the picture are having a meal. (A) For 6 dollars, you could buy a child a warm
10. (A) A man is looking at the microscope. blanket.
(B) A man is experimenting using the micro- (B) I didn’t know that so little money could be 20. Does he have artificial legs?
3. (A) People are watching a football game. scope. (A) Yes, he is a football player.
such a big help.
(B) A football player has no legs. (C) A man is writing an article about a stem cell. (B) No, he has no thighs to attach artificial legs
(C) I feel guilty, and I’ll help people.
(C) There is no one in the football stadium. (D) A man is fixing the microscope. to.
(D) We are very lucky to have 6 dollars.
(D) A football player who has no legs is holding (C) We have to go now, but please remember
a ball. him.
11. Which one do you prefer? (D) He is very considerate.
(A) I’m glad we came here. 16. What if a monster was born because of the
4. (A) The skier is taking the lift. (B) So you agree with Jack. scientists’ mistake?
(B) The skier is ready to ski. (C) Yes, it’s very beautiful here. (A) Cloning could offer a means of curing
(C) The skier doesn’t have any legs. (D) I’m not sure. diseases. 21.
(D) The skier has a gold medal. (B) That’s a great idea. W: This is great!
(C) The technique is in its early stage, but it M: What are you looking at? Aha, the
12. How would you sum up the life of Forrest won’t happen. “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci.
5. (A) We can see various mass media. Gump? W: Do you know the secret of “Mona
(D) I’m trying to find out about stem cells.
(B) There is only a magazine in the picture. (A) He will be a great movie star. Lisa’s” smile?
(C) People are reading magazines. (B) He’s always had a positive attitude despite M: No. What is it?
(D) A man is writing an article. his difficulties. W: Look at the “Mona Lisa” on the left and
(C) I’m so inspired by him. 17. Which exam should we cram for next? then on the right. You can recognize the
(D) I don’t want to watch the movie, “Forrest (A) I’m not feeling very well. differences in her face.
6. (A) A Muslim is fasting now.
Gump.” (B) Knock it off, Jake. M: Wow, on one side, she seems to mock
(B) A Muslim is praying to Allah.
(C) I goofed up the whole exam. us, but on the other side, she seems to
(C) Both Muslims are reading the Koran.
(D) We should study Biology for tomorrow’s be sad.
(D) Both Muslims are praying.
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sfumato technique. (B) They are talking about football practice. fast.’
(C) They are talking about a player who has no G: Not eating for one day? I don’t think I
legs. can do it. How can I live one day without
(D) They are talking about a man who is sick. food!
B: But as the article said, there are many
24. children who are starving in the world. I
G1: Azra, what are you wearing over your
think if we experience it once, we can
23. face?
understand them. Let’s join, Julie.
M: Liz, are you going to buy this shampoo? G2: This is a veil.
G: I’m still not sure whether I can do it or
W: Yes. I saw the advertisement about it on G1: Aren’t you hot? I think you must be
not.
TV. sweating a lot now.
Why does “Mona Lisa’s” smile look different on B: Come on! I’ll help you.
M: Have you ever used this shampoo? Or G2: It’s okay. This is our Muslim tradition.
each side? G1: But you didn’t wear a veil before. Why
have you ever searched for information
(A) Because of Leonardo’s artistic technique are you wearing it now?
about it?
(B) Because of the light G2: Because my parents want me to wear
W: No, but I think it will be really good for
(C) Because of the color it. They want me to follow the Muslim
my hair. On the advertisement, the
(D) We don’t know. tradition. In Muslim society, many
woman’s hair looks so shiny. I want my
hair to be just like hers. women should wear veils over their
M: You are exactly the type of person faces.
whom advertisement makers love. You
22.
G: Did you watch the football game last should not trust every word in commer-
night? cial advertisements. Sometimes, pro-
B: Sure. Dayton’s Colonel White High won. ducts which are advertised on TV are
G: Did Bobby play yesterday? not good.
B: Of course. He was terrific. I couldn’t W: I know what you mean, but I still want to What do the speakers think about joining the
believe how he plays football without buy it. 24 hour fast?
his legs. (A) They want to join it.
G: Yeah, it’s amazing. Although he has no (B) The female speaker wants to join, but the
legs, he is one of the best football Why is one of the speakers wearing a veil over male speaker doesn’t.
players. her face? (C) They don’t want to join.
B: You’re right. And he always has a (A) Because today is her wedding day. (D) The male speaker wants to join, but the
positive attitude to his life. I’m inspired (B) Because it’s her country’s tradition. female speaker is hesitating.
by him. (C) Because she doesn’t want to see the sun.
(D) Because her parents bought the veil for her
birthday gift.

26.
M: Some organizations demonstrated
What does the male speaker think about
against human cloning today. They said
commercial advertisements on TV? 25.
B: Julie, look at this article. human cloning is unnatural and illegal.
(A) He trusts them one hundred percent.
G: What is it about? What do you think, Jenny?
(B) He doesn’t trust them at all.
B: I’ll read it. ‘Join the 24 Hour Fast. You W: I don’t understand why they disagree
(C) He thinks it is okay for us to believe good
What are the speakers talking about? will realize how much we take for with human cloning. It could offer a
advertisements on TV.
(A) They are talking about the score of a granted and how many children in the means of curing diseases.
(D) He thinks we should not believe every word
football game. world are starving during the one day M: I agree with the organizations. It could
in the advertisements on TV.

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be helpful for patients, but making a in Terry’s name through the annual Terry
clone is unethical and unfair for the Fox Run, held across Canada and around
clone. the world.
W: I know what you’re saying, but I still
agree with human cloning. It could save
a lot of lives in the world.

What is the function of commercials?

What is one of the female speakers going to do (A) They make people be interested in
next? products.
(A) She is going to talk about Allah. (B) They advertise only the good features of
(B) She is going to talk about Muslim lives. products.
(C) She is going to talk about Muslim tradition. (C) They give correct information to people.
What is the male speaker’s opinion about (D) She is going to talk about the role of women (D) They give educational information to
human cloning? in Jordan. people.
(A) He thinks it couldn’t be helpful for patients. 29. How many days and kilometers did Terry run
(B) He thinks it’s worthless. for cancer research?
(C) He thinks it’s unethical and unfair. (A) 140 days and 5,000 kilometers
(D) He thinks it could save a lot of lives in the 28. 29-30. (B) 141 days and 5,100 kilometers
world. W: We are influenced by mass media
W: Terry Fox was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba (C) 141 days and 5,270 kilometers
easily, especially TV commercials.
and raised in Port Coquitlam, near (D) 142 days and 5,373 kilometers
M: You’re right. We can get useful
Vancouver on Canada’s west coast. Terry
information from them, so they can be
was diagnosed with bone cancer when he
27. helpful for us.
was only 18 years old. While he was in
G1: Sam, this is Sari. Sari, this is Sam. W: On the other hand, we can get harmful 30. How much money has been collected to date?
hospital, he decided to help other cancer
B: Nice to meet you Sari. Welcome to our and incorrect information from them. (A) More than 380 million dollars
patients by running. Terry started his run on
school. I hope you’ll make many friends M: What do you mean? (B) More than 360 million dollars
April 12th, 1980. Although it was difficult to
here. W: As you know, most commercials are (C) More than 400 million dollars
gain attention in the beginning, soon, a lot
G2: It’s nice to meet you, too, and thank used for selling products, so companies (D) More than 460 million dollars
of money was collected along his route. He
you, Sam. advertise only the good features of
ran 42 kilometers a day through Canada’s
B: Sari, where did you move from? products.
Atlantic Provinces, Quebec, and Ontario. It
G2: I moved here from Jordan in the Middle M: It’s the function of commercial advertise-
was a journey that Canadians never forgot. 31-33.
East. ments.
However, on September 1st, after 142 days
B: I’ve never been there. I think you have a W: Because of that function, some compa- M: UNICEF is the leading advocate for
and 5,373 kilometers, Terry was forced to
lot of things to tell us about your country. nies exaggerate and give incorrect children’s rights. It is active in 157 countries
stop running outside of Thunder Bay,
G2: Yes. First, we have different religion information to people. and territories around the world, such as
Ontario because cancer had appeared in
from you. We believe in Allah. M: You’re saying that we should not trust Central and Eastern Europe, East Asia and
his lungs. An entire nation was saddened.
B: Allah, I’ve never heard that name. them 100 hundred percent, right? the Pacific, Eastern and Southern Africa,
Terry died on June 28th, 1981 at age 22.
G2: He is our God and we pray to Allah W: Yes, that’s what I want to say. industrialized countries, Latin America, and
The heroic Canadian was gone, but to
every day. I’ll tell you about him in so on. It provides food, medical care, and
date, more than 360 million dollars have
detail. educational opportunities, to needy children.
been raised worldwide for cancer research

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What is the function of commercials?

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Vocabulary Check Up (Dictation Book Page 80 ~ 99)
Overall, management and administration of 31. How many countries is UNICEF located in? UNIT 1 WONDERS OF THE WORLD UNIT 4 CHIVALROUS ROBBERS
the organization takes place at the (A) 155 countries
ANSWERS ANSWERS
headquarters in New York. Specialized (B) 156 countries
1. agree with 2. at the same time 1. advocate 2. assassin
offices based in Copenhagen provide (C) 157 countries 3. buri 4. Candidate 3. bandit 4. chivalrous
essential items for children in developing (D) 158 countries 5. cast 6. comprise 5. conscience 6. corrupt
countries. UNICEF also operates the 7. consider 8. contender 7. crime 8. dig his way
Innocenti Research Center in Florence and 9. entry 10. exhausted 9. downtrodden 10. endanger
offices in Japan and Brussels, which assist 11. fall over 12. heritage 11. get ahead 12. been gunned down
with fund-raising. Each year for UNICEF is 32. Which is incorrect?
13. initial 14. landmark 13. identifi 14. merciless
full of challenges and achievements in the (A) Overall, management takes place in Tokyo.
15. lighthouse 16. lean 15. outlaw 16. peasant
effort to make health, education and (B) Offices in Copenhagen provide essential 17. legend 18. Monument 17. plenty of 18. power hungry
protection, a reality for children everywhere. items for children. 19. mythology 20. narrow down 19. profit 20. quarrel
So it always needs more staff to support (C) The Innocenti Research Center is located in 21. religion 22. restore 21. reform 22. Revolution
their aims. If someone is interested in Florence. 23. theory 24. wonder 23. ripe 24. rob
becoming a UNICEF staff member, just (D) Offices in Japan raise funds. 25. seek after
send in a résumé in English, and download UNIT 2 DAINTY BITS
and complete the United Nations personal
ANSWERS UNIT 5 UNIQUE FESTIVAL
history form. UNICEF is waiting for your 1. acceptable 2. appetite
33. How can you apply to become a UNICEF staff ANSWERS
application. 3. assign 4. benefit 1. bathing suit 2. dedicated
member?
(A) Visit the headquarters. 5. cautious 6. communal 3. carnival 4. community
(B) Download the job description and call the 7. compulsory 8. convince 5. Competition 6. Diverse
office. 9. dainty bits 10. digestion 7. float 8. hemisphere
(C) Send the application form and submit the 11. feast 12. First of all 9. in connection with 10. in order to
entrance fee. 13. impolite 14. in moderation 11. in response to 12. judge
15. include 16. pep up 13. mascot 14. peak
(D) Send a résumé in English
17. prevent from 18. promote 15. promote 16. religious
19. quality 20. research 17. roll 18. sap
21. share 22. sprouts 19. sculpture 20. somber
23. thrilled 24. unappetizing 21. spontaneous 22. take turns
23. throughout 24. unique
UNIT 3 CELEBRITIES
ANSWERS UNIT 6 THE SINGS OF THE ZODIAC
1. accompaniment 2. Adoring ANSWERS
3. is crazy about 4. was fascinated with 1. astrology 2. is made up of
5. choir 6. compelling 3. is over 4. is related to
7. contribute to 8. couch 5. cast off 6. constellation
9. deal 10. elegant 7. correspond 8. dawn
11. embarrassing 12. faint 9. expedition 10. harvest
13. fast forward 14. get tired of 11. horizon 12. in disguise
15. imagine 16. was impressed by 13. kneel down 14. majestic
17. line up 18. lumpy 15. mistress 16. navigate
19. move 20. outstanding 17. sacrifice 18. signs of the zodiac
21. ran away 22. scream 19. sire 20. sprang to his feet
23. split up 24. Teenager 21. sundial 22. took off
23. vengeful 24. wrap

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UNIT 7 ART TREASURES UNIT 10 ISLAM
ANSWERS ANSWERS
1. all of sudden 2. all-round 1. adopt 2. arrange
3. architecture 4. artifact 3. is responsible for 4. commit
5. astonished 6. compose 5. criticize 6. deni
7. Disciples 8. great master 7. destiny 8. dignity
9. had an influence on 10. in person 9. exist 10. fast
11. instance 12. masterpiece 11. fate 12. fiancée
13. merciful 14. mock 13. immigrate 14. imply
15. Progress 16. quarter 15. obey 16. perception
17. rebirth 18. refectory 17. pilgrimage 18. pray
19. remarkable 20. resemble 19. prejudice 20. radical
21. takeaway 22. tremendous 21. regard 22. stereotype
23. virtuous 24. wicked 23. threat 24. To tell the truth

UNIT 8 BARRIER FREE UNIT 11 RELIEF ACTIVITIES

ANSWERS ANSWERS
1. a twist of fate 2. amputate 1. abuse 2. achieve
3. artificial 4. attach 3. aim 4. carri out
5. attitude 6. barrier 5. contribution 6. Convention
7. diagnose 8. was saddened by 7. depend on 8. entire
9. broke off 10. considerate 9. Exploitation 10. Immunization
11. crooked 12. dip 11. initiative 12. insecticide
13. encourage 14. enlist 13. motto 14. nutritious
15. free myself from 16. in despair 15. Overall 16. pledge
17. incurable 18. intelligence 17. protect from 18. purchase
19. overcame 20. positive 19. relieve 20. security
21. run out of 22. sack 21. starve 22. strive to
23. spine 24. sum up 23. take for granted 24. vaccination

UNIT 9 MASS MEDIA UNIT 12 CLONING

ANSWERS ANSWERS
1. a couple of 2. article 1. accomplish 2. administer
3. audience 4. were engaged in 3. agricultural 4. bring up
5. benefit 6. circulation 5. cell 6. clone
7. commercial 8. control 7. cram for 8. debat
9. declining 10. extensive 9. goof up 10. knock off
11. flexibility 12. In conclusion 11. mammal 12. on the house
13. invest 14. manually 13. organ 14. permit
15. mass media 16. On the other hand 15. potential 16. procedure
17. operate 18. product 17. pros and cons 18. pushover
19. reputation 20. rush 19. show off 20. stem
21. start off 22. spread 21. tissue 22. transfer
23. up-to-date 24. urgency 23. transplantation 24. unethical

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CONTENTS

Unit 1 Wonders of the World 2

Unit 2 Dainty Bits 8

Unit 4 Chivalrous Robbers 22

Unit 5 Unique Festivals 29

Unit 6 The Signs of the Zodiac 36

Unit 7 Art Treasures 50

Unit 8 Barrier Free 57

Unit 9 Mass Media 64

Unit 11 Relief Activities 78

2 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 1 WONDERS OF THE WORLD 3

2 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 1 WONDERS OF THE WORLD 3

4 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 1 WONDERS OF THE WORLD 5

4 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 1 WONDERS OF THE WORLD 5

6 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 1 WONDERS OF THE WORLD 7

6 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 1 WONDERS OF THE WORLD 7

8 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 2 DAINTY BITS 9

8 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 2 DAINTY BITS 9

10 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 2 DAINTY BITS 11

10 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 2 DAINTY BITS 11

12 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 2 DAINTY BITS 13

12 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 2 DAINTY BITS 13

14 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 3 CELEBRITIES 15

14 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 3 CELEBRITIES 15

16 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 3 CELEBRITIES 17

16 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 3 CELEBRITIES 17

18 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 3 CELEBRITIES 19

18 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 3 CELEBRITIES 19

20 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 3 CELEBRITIES 21

20 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 3 CELEBRITIES 21

22 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 4 CHIVALROUS ROBBERS 23

22 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 4 CHIVALROUS ROBBERS 23

24 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 4 CHIVALROUS ROBBERS 25

24 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 4 CHIVALROUS ROBBERS 25

26 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 4 CHIVALROUS ROBBERS 27

26 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 4 CHIVALROUS ROBBERS 27

28 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 5 UNIQUE FESTIVALS 29

28 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 5 UNIQUE FESTIVALS 29

30 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 5 UNIQUE FESTIVALS 31

30 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 5 UNIQUE FESTIVALS 31

32 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 5 UNIQUE FESTIVALS 33

32 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 5 UNIQUE FESTIVALS 33

12. What did the Octoberfest celebrate at first?

13. What is not true about Octoberfest?

34 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 5 UNIQUE FESTIVALS 35

12. What did the Octoberfest celebrate at first?

13. What is not true about Octoberfest?

34 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 5 UNIQUE FESTIVALS 35

36 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 6 THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC 37

36 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 6 THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC 37

38 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 6 THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC 39

38 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 6 THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC 39

40 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 6 THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC 41

40 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 6 THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC 41

14. When does Taurus pass through the sky?

9. (A) People are watching constellations in the

42 BRICKS LISTENING 4 MIDTERM TEST 43

14. When does Taurus pass through the sky?

9. (A) People are watching constellations in the

42 BRICKS LISTENING 4 MIDTERM TEST 43

44 BRICKS LISTENING 4 MIDTERM TEST 45

44 BRICKS LISTENING 4 MIDTERM TEST 45

46 BRICKS LISTENING 4 MIDTERM TEST 47

46 BRICKS LISTENING 4 MIDTERM TEST 47

29-30. 33. What made Pancho Villa an idol of the masses?

48 BRICKS LISTENING 4 MIDTERM TEST 49

29-30. 33. What made Pancho Villa an idol of the masses?

48 BRICKS LISTENING 4 MIDTERM TEST 49

50 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 7 ART TREASURES 51

Penny Which do you prefer, Martin? standing scientist.

50 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 7 ART TREASURES 51

52 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 7 ART TREASURES 53

52 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 7 ART TREASURES 53

54 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 7 ART TREASURES 55

54 BRICKS LISTENING 4 UNIT 7 ART TREASURES 55

visiting a hospital, and someone asked 1 b 2 b