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New Connection Book 3
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CONTENTS

Content Chart

4

Learning Overview 

6Introduction

8

UNIT 1

Small Talk

9

UNIT 2

Reading for Fun

19

UNIT 3

Dreams and Ambitions

29

UNIT 4

Amazing Inventions

39

UNIT 5

The World of Food

49

UNIT 6

Art and Creativity

59

UNIT 7

Going for Gold

69

UNIT 8Mysteries of the Human Body

79

UNIT 9Architectural Wonders

89

UNIT 10

Loving the Earth

99

UNIT 11

Expressing Yourself 

109

UNIT 12

Trends and Fads

119

UNIT 13

Seeing the World

129

UNIT 14

Therapy and Wellness

139

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CONTENT CHART

4

Unit Listening &Speaking

Language Focus

GrammarReading

WritingPage

1

Fast Friends

Trying to Remember /Discussing Likes andDislikes

Future Continuous

Avoid CrossCultural
Conversation
Faux Pas!

The Argumentative
Essay

pp.
9-18

2

Book Report
Blues

Showing Understanding /Exchanging Ideas

Causative

More Than Justa Good Story

Topic Sentences /pp.
Supporting Sentences 19-28

3

Finding Your
Dream Job

Expressing Certainty /Talking About
Opportunities andDisappointments

Future in the Past / Young and In
Perfect Modals
Charge!

Introduction Hooks / pp.
Conclusion Clinchers 29-38

4

Elevator Misery

Overreacting / Talking
About Annoyances

Past Perfect

Where theInventors Come
From

Unity and
Coherence

pp.
39-48

5

Stress Eating

Talking About Your
Appetite / Expressing
Anxiety

Conditionals

The Future of
Food

Generalizations andExamples

pp.
49-58

6

Arts Festivals

Discussing Prices /Describing Amazing and
Boring Things

Noun Clauses

Where Have All The Process Analysis
the Artists Gone? Essay

pp.
59-68

7

Athletic Genetics

Talking About Natural
Talents / Qualifying

Adjective Clauses

The Beauty andPower of Water
Balletpp.
69-78

Spice Up Your
Sentences

Unit Listening &Speaking

Language Focus

Grammar8

Organ Printing

Talking About Work /Discussing Fantasy

9

Emotions andArchitecture

Writing

Page

Adverb Clauses Disabilities andGeniusThe Descriptive
Essay

pp.
79-88

Feeling Down /Expressing Stress andComfortCleft Sentences Who Says Buildings
Have to Be Boring?

Add Emphasis toSentences

pp.
89-98

10 Turning Trash into

Searching Thoroughly /Talking About Experts

Participles /Participial
Phrases

The Classification
Essay

pp.
99-10811 The Power ofWasting Time / Studying
SomethingIndirect Speech What Did It Say?

Choose the Best
Voice

pp.
109-118

12 Sensational

Talking About Unusual
and Common Things /Discussing Fashions

Past Perfect
Continuous

Dying to Be
Beautiful

The Opinion Essaypp.
119-128

13 When in Rome, Do Discussing Being Right

Wh-ever Words

Get Rich Quick by
Traveling!

The Narrative Essay pp.
129-138

14 Internet Abuse and Being Supportive andFuture Perfect
Continuous

The Changing
Face of Alternative
Medicine

Paraphrasing vs.
Summarizing

Treasure

Language

Cosplayas the Romans Do

Addictionand Wrong / Getting into
Difficult Situations

Unsupportive / Facing
the Consequences

Reading

Overfishing: The
Enemy of Ocean
Life

pp.
139-148

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UNIT 1LEARNING OVERVIEW
1 Get It Started

Small Talk

Introduces discussion
questions to break the ice

2

Vocabulary

Get It Started:
Are you nervous when you meet someone new? How do you initiate aconversation? Sometimes knowing what NOT to say is as important as saying theright thing. Are you prepared for meeting people from different cultures?

Teaches topic-related vocabulary words

VOCABULARY

Listen again and fill in the blanks.

1. endeavor_____

2. dependable_____

3. ring a bell_____

4. down in the dumps_____

5. coincidence_____

6. acquaintance_____

7. take a rain check_____a. reliableb. depressedc. the fact of two things happening at the same time bychanced. to refuse an invitation but say that you might accept it
later
e. someone you know, but who is not a close friend
f. to sound familiarg. an attempt

Vivian: Hey, aren’t you Emma Slattery?
Emma: Yes. And you are ...?
Vivian: Come on! It’s not like I’m a complete stranger. I’m Vivian Davis. We

have a mutual 1. ________________—Rita Skinner.
Emma: I’m buddy-buddy with Rita, but could you jog my memory of how wemet?
Vivian: At her last birthday bash. She’s obsessed with Spanish culture, so that

1. The boss and her new assistant are so __________________. They work together
with ease.

was the party’s theme. It was a blast!

buddy-buddy:
very friendly
bash: a large party
blast: an enjoyable
experience

2. My __________________ Rhonda is really reliable. She is a great person to workwith.

Emma: Oh, that 2. ________________ a bell. Yes, I do remember you. What a

3. Rachel is impossible to __________________ with. She acts like she’s better thaneveryone!

Vivian: Likewise. Have you heard from Rita since you rolled in?

coincidence. It’s nice to see you again.
roll in: to arrive

Emma: Yeah. She said she’s going to be studying abroad for a year as well.

4. Mr. Smith is __________________ at the moment. Can I take a message?

She wished me the best and 3. ________________ to keep in touch.

5. Their last concert was really __________________. We enjoyed every minute of it.

Vivian: She’s such a 4. ________________ friend, isn’t she?
Emma: For sure. It’s awesome that I can trust her with my innermost

LISTENING & SPEAKING

Presents a real-life
dialog

5. ________________. So, have you gotten accustomed to living in

Listen to the conversation and circle the answers.

1-03

2. How does Vivian remind Emma of theirprevious introduction?
a. She asks Emma about the time she has
spent with Rita in Spain.
b. She claims that they were both present at
the same social gathering.
c. She tells Emma that she bears a close
resemblance to Rita.

3. What is Emma and Vivian’s shared
opinion of Rita?
a. She is always down in the dumps.
b. She is always loyal and devoted to her
friends.
c. She ought to be less obsessed withexotic cultures.

4. Why does Vivian feel grateful to Emma?
a. Her language skills are notably improving.
b. She is greatly calmed by what Emma says
to her.
c. She has finally found a reliable study
partner.

world of good.

bump into: to meetsomeone by chance

Emma: Happy to help. I’ll be 8. ________________ the barbecue social tonight.

Do you want to come?
Vivian: Sorry. I’ll take a rain check. Barbecue socials are not really my cup oftea.

not someone’s cup oftea: not what someone
likes

Emma: No problem. See you tomorrow.

Practice the conversation with your partner.

Future Continuous

Unit 1

Remembering

Asking to Be Reminded• Refresh/jog my memory(about/of …).
• Remind me of …

Having Forgotten• Nothing comes to mind.
• I’m drawing a blank.
• It must have slipped mymind.

Task 1
Rewrite the parts in bold with the expressions above. Practice speaking the sentences with a partner.
1. Getting out my old scrapbook makes me remember all the fun times I had.
 Getting out my old scrapbook _______________________________________________.
2. Emily studied a lot for her midterms, but she suddenly forgot all the answers.
 Emily studied a lot for her midterms, but she _________________________________________.
3. Your name sounds familiar, but can you say where I know you from?
 Your name ________________, but can you ________________________ where I know you from?

Form
will + (not) + be + present participle• I’ll be attending the barbecue social tonight.

am/is/are + (not) + going to be +present participle• They’re going to be sunbathing at the beach while I’m atwork tomorrow.

Usage
To describe actions that will be inprogress at a time later than now• The board members will be questioning Mr. Roger
throughout the meeting.

To talk about things that one
expects to occur in the near future• I’ll be leaving the office in 30 minutes. I have a priorengagement, so I can’t stay any longer than that.

To request information about plans• Will you be joining the rest of the staff at the company
outing?

To predict actions or feelings• Mom has so many errands to run today that I’m sure shewill be feeling exhausted later.

Simple Future vs. Future Continuous
1.

Discussing Likes and Dislikes
Interested• be obsessed with (something)• be passionate about (something)• be addicted to (something)

Uninterested• (something) be not (one’s) cup of tea• be bored stiff by (something)• (something) doesn’t do anything for (someone)

Task 2
Pair up with a classmate and create dialogs using the expressions above and the words provided.
snorkelingkaraokesecondhand clothesorganic foodboxingpop musicclassical musiccosplay

Example

A: I’m passionate about outdoor activities.
Maybe I’ll take up snorkeling.

Expands on usefulexpressions from Listening& Speaking

B: Really? I’m bored stiff by water sports.
They’re not my cup of tea.

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remember that this semester will be a worthwhile 7. ________________.

The future continuous tense is often used to talk about actions that will be in progress at a later time.

• That rings a bell.
• That brings back memories.
• It’s all coming back to menow.

Language Focus

Emma: Tell me about it. I think I’ll truly be missing everyone soon. It helps toVivian: Thanks for the encouragement. Bumping into you has done me a

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GRAMMAR

Trying to Remember

4

innermost: deepest

Vivian: Frankly, homesickness has me down in the 6. ________________.

1. What does Emma think of Vivian when
they meet?
a. Vivian is an old friend of hers.
b. Vivian is on good terms with Rita.
c. Vivian isn’t an acquaintance of hers.

Trying to Remember
Discussing Likes and Dislikes

LANGUAGE FOCUS

awesome: very good

Ireland yet?

A. Comprehension Check10

6

Vivian and Emma are spending a semester abroad. They meet on campus.

get along / awesome / compatible / occupied / colleague

Speaking

1-03

1-02

Task 2Fill in the blanks with the word choices given.

3 Listening &Unit 1

B. Partial Dictation

Task 1
Match the following words with their correct definitions.

2.

Simple Future

Future Continuous

Indicates an action that will happen
sometime later

Describes an action that will be in progress atsome point in the future

I will notify the applicants that their forms
have been received soon.
(I will begin to do this shortly.)

I’ll be notifying the applicants that their forms
have been received next week.
(I will be in the process of doing this next week.)

Makes requests or invitations

Asks for information about intentions

Will you join us for the birthday bash?
(I want you to join us.)Will you be joining us for the birthday bash?
(I want to know if you plan to join us.)5

Task
Fill in the correct forms of the verbs. There may be more than one possible answer.

Grammar

1. A: _________________ the band _________________ (play) when the fireworks display starts?
B: Yes, but they _________________ (end) their performance shortly afterwards.
A: We _________________ (need) to get there early.

2. A: Next week, Dad _________________ (mingle) with government officials at the White House.
B: Yeah. He _________________ (stand) next to the president when the camera crews show up.

Presents a thoroughexplanation of the main
grammar point of the unit

3. A: Mr. Johnson _________________ (not take) calls until the afternoon.

B: OK. I _________________ (try) contacting him again at around 3:00 p.m.

4. A: _________________ Claire still _________________ (prepare) the paperwork when the clients arrive?
B: I don’t think so; I expect that she _________________ (finish) up ahead of time.

13Unit 1READINGBEFORE YOU READ

1-09

Preview the article below and make predictions.
1. What does faux pas in the title mean?

2. What do you think the article is mainly about?

a. Embarrassing mistakes

a. Traveling to the most cultural places

b. Common ideasb. How to quickly make friends with local people

c. Warm greetingsc. How to approach people from other cultures

d. Awkward topics

d. The best way to shake hands

6

tural
Avoid Cross-Cul
ux Pas!
Conversation Fa

Another thing to consider when greeting
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1

T

unacceptable to make any public physical contact
with members of the opposite sex. Conversely, inyour next travel destination.

25

Too Close?
to the person opposite you. Personal space is an essential concept
in many cultures, and how much or little you give often affects the

Which Hand Is Right?
The next question is what you will be doing with your hands during other types offirst impression you make. For example, in most Western nations,
locals do not like standing close to one another. In these countries,

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it is customary for people to back away when they feel their space
has been violated. On the other hand, South Americans stand ininteractions. In Hindu and Islamic cultures, the left hand is regarded as unclean; therefore, you
should never shake hands or pass things to people with your left hand. In Asia, it is important
to use both hands when giving and accepting items; otherwise, you’ll appear careless andimpolite.

close proximity to one another. When you are meeting one of
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France, men will often kiss the cheeks of femaleacquaintances. If you don’t know whether or not you should shake hands, it is advisable towait for the other person to make the first move.

When initiating a conversation, note how close you are standing

10

Features aninteresting article
related to the central
theme of the unit

it will be damaging to your reputation. Take
Thailand, for instance. Thai people generally find it

raveling in a foreign country can be a total disaster, especially if you are unfamiliar with thesocial norms. Everything from where you stand to how you move your hands can be insulting.
To avoid embarrassing situations, it’s helpful to learn some basic etiquette before you head off to

5

Reading

Shake or Not?
someone is whether or not to shake hands. While
it is appropriate to do so in some places, in others

them, keep in mind that it’s disrespectful to step backwards during
a conversation. A good rule of thumb is to stand at least an arm’s

Seemingly simple encounters can actually be quite complicated. Be aware of what is
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length away from your speaking partner.

considered courteous in other cultures. Doing a little research in advance can ensure that yourcross-cultural experiences are rewarding instead of embarrassing.

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15

AFTER YOU READ

Unit 1WRITING

A. VocabularyFill in the blanks with the word choices given. Change the word form if necessary.

disrespectful / proximity / norm / seemingly / advisable

7 After You Read

1. When visiting Seattle, it’s _________________ to always carry an umbrella, as it often rains there.
2. It’s _________________ to talk on a cell phone while watching a movie in a movie theater.
3. The author’s writing style is a sharp contrast to the literary _________________.
4. The newcomer was _________________ qualified during the interview, but she is actually quite
disorganized.

The Argumentative Essay
In this type of essay, the writer makes a claim about a specific topic and supports it accordinglywith evidence and logic.

Step-by-Step Instructions
1 Establish your opinion on

the subject and write athesis statement. The thesis
statement is the sentencethat explains the mainidea of your essay.

5. Zack wanted to avoid living in the _________________ of a newly announced construction site.

B. Comprehension Check

Introduces vocabulary
and comprehension
exercises based on thecontent from Reading

Circle the answers.

2 Present your case.

Provide the pros of yourargument and address
any cons or opposing
views.

3 Write your conclusion.

The concluding paragraphshould sum up the main
points of your essay andreinforce your thesis.

1. What should you keep in mind when meeting people from another culture?
a. You must always show affection to people of the opposite sex.
b. You should be cautious so that you don’t accidentally offend someone.
c. People treat acquaintances with respect.
d. Visitors will always be familiar with what to do.
2. What is true about physical distance?
a. Most people don’t mind someone invading their personal space.
b. Everyone stands the same distance apart.
c. The amount needed varies with one’s social status.

Task 1
Circle the best thesis statement from the sets listed below.
1. a. Conducting scientific tests on animals is brutal and should be made illegal.
b. Testing products on animals is really bad and should be punished severely.
2. a. College tuition is too expensive for many students to pay.
b. The government should reduce tuition at national universities.

d. The requirement depends on where the speaker is from.
3. What would be considered rude in Brazil?
a. Standing close to new acquaintances

Task 2
Read the introduction below and choose the most appropriate thesis statement.

b. Accepting an item with only one handc. Keeping your distance from someone while conversing

Since the 1960s, beauty contests have been popular among girls
and young women, both to compete in and to watch. Yet thesecompetitions can have negative results on the well-being of girls.
Contestants are pressured to be slender, so many girls suffer fromeating disorders or get plastic surgery at a young age.

d. Shaking hands with someone senior to you
4. If you are uncertain about shaking hands with someone, whatshould you do?
a. Always shake hands when you are introduced.
b. Observe what the other person does first.
c. Embrace the person to break the ice.
d. Refrain from shaking anyone’s hand.

a. Beauty contests may be fun to watch, but they require all participants to get plastic surgery.
b. Girls are always valued for their personalities rather than their looks, and beauty contests
don’t focus on that.

C. Discussion
Share your experience with the class.

c.

Because of the stress girls face from these competitions, beauty contests should be banned.

No matter how well you prepare for a trip abroad, you are bound to run into some trouble
when communicating with people from a different culture. Have you ever committed a social
faux pas in an unfamiliar country? If so, what did you do to correct your mistake?

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EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE
BEFORE YOU WRITE

What’s your viewpoint on Internet relationships? Organize the following points into the chart
below.
a. Easily disguise identity

b. Make friendships and meet datesc. Comfortably introduce oneself tototal strangers
e. Not have the opportunity to meetan Internet acquaintanceface-to-facewn ideas.

d. Share photos and favorite websites

Pros

f.

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UNIT 28 Writing
Teaches writing
strategies throughstep-by-step exercises

Make children an easy target
for Internet criminals
Add your own ideas

Cons

WRITE IT UP

Write an argumentative essay arguing FOR Internet relationships. Follow the prompts on the left.

The Internet: Connecting Our Lives
Introduction:
Write a thesis
statement.

Pros:

With modern technology, online relationships are becoming more
and more common. Facebook, Twitter, chat rooms, and blog sites are
all useful tools for establishing relations over the Internet.

Like it or not, society will only be relying more on Internet
resources as technology progresses.

List two or three
supporting
reasons.

Cons:

Those against Internet relationships typically oppose them becauseof safety concerns.

Address the
opposing view.

Conclusion:
Summarize yourposition.

Once you think about it, the web really isn’t a scary place to meet
new people.

Reading for
Extra Writing Practice 9
Fun
Provides a writing assignment
based on the theme of the unit
Get It Started:

What kinds of books do you like to read?
Do you enjoy reading for fun, or do you only read for school? Some people like torelax with a good book. How do you like to spend your free time?

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to New Connection Book 3. This is the third book in a series
created to propel learners towards greater fluency in English. Outstanding
English skills are the key to opening doors in today’s international world,and no matter how ambitious a student’s learning goals may be, the
New Connection series will provide the necessary strategies for successfulcommunication.
Each unit of New Connection Book 3 follows a set structure designed topush students to put what they have learned into practice as well as tochallenge them to expand their skills. The unit begins with a Vocabulary
section, which utilizes both audio and visual methods to introduce words
related to the topic. This is followed by a Listening & Speaking section inwhich students will have the chance to watch videos of real-life situations.
Language Focus and Grammar sections further expand on expressions andgrammar concepts presented in the Listening & Speaking section. Bothcomponents contain review exercises that help students become accustomed
to authentic English.
Students will then move on to Reading, which features a topic-related
article accompanied by discussion questions and comprehension tasks. The
final section is Writing, which teaches and tests composition techniques. The
section comes to a close with a writing assignment based on the theme of
the unit.
As students progress through each level, they must utilize the language
points they’ve learned. Students thus become equipped to take on new
challenges that will help them achieve English proficiency. Through its welltested teaching strategies, the New Connection series aids students in fulfilling
their educational potential.

8UNIT 1

Small Talk
Get It Started:
Are you nervous when you meet someone new? How do you initiate aconversation? Sometimes knowing what NOT to say is as important as saying theright thing. Are you prepared for meeting people from different cultures?

VOCABULARYTask 1
Match the following words with their correct definitions.
1. endeavor_____

2. dependable_____

3. ring a bell_____

4. down in the dumps_____

5. coincidence_____

6. acquaintance_____

7. take a rain check

_____

1-02

a. reliableb. depressedc. the fact of two things happening at the same time bychanced. to refuse an invitation but say that you might accept it
later
e. someone you know, but who is not a close friend
f. to sound familiarg. an attempt

Task 2Fill in the blanks with the word choices given.

get along / awesome / compatible / occupied / colleague
1. The boss and her new assistant are so __________________. They work together
with ease.
2. My __________________ Rhonda is really reliable. She is a great person to workwith.
3. Rachel is impossible to __________________ with. She acts like she’s better thaneveryone!
4. Mr. Smith is __________________ at the moment. Can I take a message?
5. Their last concert was really __________________. We enjoyed every minute of it.

LISTENING & SPEAKING
A. Comprehension Check
Listen to the conversation and circle the answers.

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1-03

1. What does Emma think of Vivian when
they meet?
a. Vivian is an old friend of hers.
b. Vivian is on good terms with Rita.
c. Vivian isn’t an acquaintance of hers.

2. How does Vivian remind Emma of theirprevious introduction?
a. She asks Emma about the time she has 		spent with Rita in Spain.
b. She claims that they were both present at
the same social gathering.
c. She tells Emma that she bears a close 		resemblance to Rita.

3. What is Emma and Vivian’s shared
opinion of Rita?
a. She is always down in the dumps.
b. She is always loyal and devoted to her
friends.
c. She ought to be less obsessed withexotic cultures.

4. Why does Vivian feel grateful to Emma?
a. Her language skills are notably improving.
b. She is greatly calmed by what Emma says
to her.
c. She has finally found a reliable study 		partner.

Listen again and fill in the blanks.

Unit 1

B. Partial Dictation
1-03

Vivian and Emma are spending a semester abroad. They meet on campus.
Vivian: Hey, aren’t you Emma Slattery?
Emma: Yes. And you are . . . ?
Vivian: Come on! It’s not like I’m a complete stranger. I’m Vivian Davis. We

have a mutual 1. ________________—Rita Skinner.
Emma: I’m buddy-buddy with Rita, but could you jog my memory of how wemet?
Vivian: At her last birthday bash. She’s obsessed with Spanish culture, so thatwas the party’s theme. It was a blast!

buddy-buddy:
very friendly
bash: a large party
blast: an enjoyable
experience

Emma: Oh, that 2. ________________ a bell. Yes, I do remember you. What acoincidence. It’s nice to see you again.
Vivian: Likewise. Have you heard from Rita since you rolled in?

roll in: to arrive

Emma: Yeah. She said she’s going to be studying abroad for a year as well.

She wished me the best and 3. ________________ to keep in touch.
Vivian: She’s such a 4. ________________ friend, isn’t she?
Emma: For sure. It’s awesome that I can trust her with my innermost

5. ________________. So, have you gotten accustomed to living in

awesome: very goodinnermost: deepest

Ireland yet?
Vivian: Frankly, homesickness has me down in the 6. ________________.
Emma: Tell me about it. I think I’ll truly be missing everyone soon. It helps toremember that this semester will be a worthwhile 7. ________________.
Vivian: Thanks for the encouragement. Bumping into you has done me aworld of good.

bump into: to meetsomeone by chance

Emma: Happy to help. I’ll be 8. ________________ the barbecue social tonight.

Do you want to come?
Vivian: Sorry. I’ll take a rain check. Barbecue socials are not really my cup oftea.

not someone’s cup oftea: not what someone
likes

Emma: No problem. See you tomorrow.

Practice the conversation with your partner.

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LANGUAGE FOCUS

Trying to Remember
Discussing Likes and Dislikes

Trying to Remember
Remembering

Asking to Be Reminded• That rings a bell.
• That brings back memories.
• It’s all coming back to me
now.

• Refresh/jog my memory(about/of . . . ).
• Remind me of . . .

Having Forgotten• Nothing comes to mind.
• I’m drawing a blank.
• It must have slipped mymind.

Task 1
Rewrite the parts in bold with the expressions above. Practice speaking the sentences with a partner.
1. Getting out my old scrapbook makes me remember all the fun times I had.
 Getting out my old scrapbook _______________________________________________.
2. Emily studied a lot for her midterms, but she suddenly forgot all the answers.
 Emily studied a lot for her midterms, but she _________________________________________.
3. Your name sounds familiar, but can you say where I know you from?
 Your name ________________, but can you ________________________ where I know you from?

Discussing Likes and Dislikes
Interested• be obsessed with (something)• be passionate about (something)• be addicted to (something)

Uninterested• (something) be not (one’s) cup of tea• be bored stiff by (something)• (something) doesn’t do anything for (someone)

Task 2
Pair up with a classmate and create dialogs using the expressions above and the words provided.
snorkelingkaraokesecondhand clothesorganic foodboxingpop musicclassical musiccosplay

Example
A: I’m passionate about outdoor activities.
Maybe I’ll take up snorkeling.
B: Really? I’m bored stiff by water sports.
They’re not my cup of tea.

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Future Continuous

Unit 1GRAMMARThe future continuous tense is often used to talk about actions that will be in progress at a later time.

Formwill + (not) + be + present participle• I’ll be attending the barbecue social tonight.

am/is/are + (not) + going to be +present participle• They’re going to be sunbathing at the beach while I’m atwork tomorrow.

Usage
To describe actions that will be inprogress at a time later than now• The board members will be questioning Mr. Roger
throughout the meeting.

To talk about things that one
expects to occur in the near future• I’ll be leaving the office in 30 minutes. I have a priorengagement, so I can’t stay any longer than that.

To request information about plans• Will you be joining the rest of the staff at the company
outing?

To predict actions or feelings• Mom has so many errands to run today that I’m sure shewill be feeling exhausted later.

Simple Future vs. Future Continuous
1.

2.

Simple Future

Future Continuous

Indicates an action that will happen
sometime later

Describes an action that will be in progress atsome point in the future

I will notify the applicants that their forms
have been received soon.
(I will begin to do this shortly.)

I’ll be notifying the applicants that their forms
have been received next week.
(I will be in the process of doing this next week.)

Makes requests or invitations

Asks for information about intentions

Will you join us for the birthday bash?
(I want you to join us.)Will you be joining us for the birthday bash?
(I want to know if you plan to join us.)

Task
Fill in the correct forms of the verbs. There may be more than one possible answer.
1. A: _________________ the band _________________ (play) when the fireworks display starts?
B: Yes, but they _________________ (end) their performance shortly afterwards.
A: We _________________ (need) to get there early.
2. A: Next week, Dad _________________ (mingle) with government officials at the White House.
B: Yeah. He _________________ (stand) next to the president when the camera crews show up.
3. A: Mr. Johnson _________________ (not take) calls until the afternoon.
B: OK. I _________________ (try) contacting him again at around 3:00 p.m.
4. A: _________________ Claire still _________________ (prepare) the paperwork when the clients arrive?
B: I don’t think so; I expect that she _________________ (finish) up ahead of time.

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READING
BEFORE YOU READ

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Preview the article below and make predictions.
1. What does faux pas in the title mean?

2. What do you think the article is mainly about?

a. Embarrassing mistakes

a. Traveling to the most cultural places

b. Common ideasb. How to quickly make friends with local people

c. Warm greetingsc. How to approach people from other cultures

d. Awkward topics

d. The best way to shake hands

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raveling in a foreign country can be a total disaster, especially if you are unfamiliar with thesocial norms. Everything from where you stand to how you move your hands can be insulting.
To avoid embarrassing situations, it’s helpful to learn some basic etiquette before you head off toyour next travel destination.

Too Close?
When initiating a conversation, note how close you are standing
to the person opposite you. Personal space is an essential concept
in many cultures, and how much or little you give often affects thefirst impression you make. For example, in most Western nations,
locals do not like standing close to one another. In these countries,
it is customary for people to back away when they feel their space
has been violated. On the other hand, South Americans stand inclose proximity to one another. When you are meeting one ofthem, keep in mind that it’s disrespectful to step backwards during
a conversation. A good rule of thumb is to stand at least an arm’s
length away from your speaking partner.

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Shake or Not?

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Another thing to consider when greetingsomeone is whether or not to shake hands. While
it is appropriate to do so in some places, in others
it will be damaging to your reputation. Take
Thailand, for instance. Thai people generally find it
unacceptable to make any public physical contact
with members of the opposite sex. Conversely, inFrance, men will often kiss the cheeks of femaleacquaintances. If you don’t know whether or not you should shake hands, it is advisable towait for the other person to make the first move.

Which Hand Is Right?
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The next question is what you will be doing with your hands during other types ofinteractions. In Hindu and Islamic cultures, the left hand is regarded as unclean; therefore, you
should never shake hands or pass things to people with your left hand. In Asia, it is important
to use both hands when giving and accepting items; otherwise, you’ll appear careless andimpolite.
Seemingly simple encounters can actually be quite complicated. Be aware of what is
considered courteous in other cultures. Doing a little research in advance can ensure that yourcross-cultural experiences are rewarding instead of embarrassing.
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AFTER YOU READ
A. VocabularyFill in the blanks with the word choices given. Change the word form if necessary.

disrespectful / proximity / norm / seemingly / advisable
1. When visiting Seattle, it’s _________________ to always carry an umbrella, as it often rains there.
2. It’s _________________ to talk on a cell phone while watching a movie in a movie theater.
3. The author’s writing style is a sharp contrast to the literary _________________.
4. The newcomer was _________________ qualified during the interview, but she is actually quite
disorganized.
5. Zack wanted to avoid living in the _________________ of a newly announced construction site.

B. Comprehension Check
Circle the answers.
1. What should you keep in mind when meeting people from another culture?
a. You must always show affection to people of the opposite sex.
b. You should be cautious so that you don’t accidentally offend someone.
c. People treat acquaintances with respect.
d. Visitors will always be familiar with what to do.
2. What is true about physical distance?
a. Most people don’t mind someone invading their personal space.
b. Everyone stands the same distance apart.
c. The amount needed varies with one’s social status.
d. The requirement depends on where the speaker is from.
3. What would be considered rude in Brazil?
a. Standing close to new acquaintancesb. Accepting an item with only one handc. Keeping your distance from someone while conversing
d. Shaking hands with someone senior to you
4. If you are uncertain about shaking hands with someone, whatshould you do?
a. Always shake hands when you are introduced.
b. Observe what the other person does first.
c. Embrace the person to break the ice.
d. Refrain from shaking anyone’s hand.

C. Discussion
Share your experience with the class.
No matter how well you prepare for a trip abroad, you are bound to run into some trouble
when communicating with people from a different culture. Have you ever committed a social
faux pas in an unfamiliar country? If so, what did you do to correct your mistake?

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Unit 1WRITING
The Argumentative Essay
In this type of essay, the writer makes a claim about a specific topic and supports it accordinglywith evidence and logic.

Step-by-Step Instructions
1 Establish your opinion on

the subject and write athesis statement. The thesis
statement is the sentencethat explains the mainidea of your essay.

2 Present your case.

Provide the pros of yourargument and address
any cons or opposing
views.

3 Write your conclusion.

The concluding paragraphshould sum up the main
points of your essay andreinforce your thesis.

Task 1
Circle the best thesis statement from the sets listed below.
1. a. Conducting scientific tests on animals is brutal and should be made illegal.
b. Testing products on animals is really bad and should be punished severely.
2. a. College tuition is too expensive for many students to pay.
b. The government should reduce tuition at national universities.

Task 2
Read the introduction below and choose the most appropriate thesis statement.

Since the 1960s, beauty contests have been popular among girls
and young women, both to compete in and to watch. Yet thesecompetitions can have negative results on the well-being of girls.
Contestants are pressured to be slender, so many girls suffer fromeating disorders or get plastic surgery at a young age.

a. Beauty contests may be fun to watch, but they require all participants to get plastic surgery.
b. Girls are always valued for their personalities rather than their looks, and beauty contests
don’t focus on that.
c.

Because of the stress girls face from these competitions, beauty contests should be banned.

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EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE
BEFORE YOU WRITE

What’s your viewpoint on Internet relationships? Organize the following points into the chart
below.
a. Easily disguise identity			b. Make friendships and meet dates

d. Share photos and favorite websitesc. Comfortably introduce oneself tototal strangers
e. Not have the opportunity to meet f. Make children an easy target
an Internet acquaintance 			for Internet criminals
face-to-facewn ideas.
Add your own ideas

Pros

Cons

WRITE IT UP

Write an argumentative essay arguing FOR Internet relationships. Follow the prompts on the left.

The Internet: Connecting Our Lives
Introduction:
Write a thesis
statement.

Pros:

With modern technology, online relationships are becoming more
and more common. Facebook, Twitter, chat rooms, and blog sites are
all useful tools for establishing relations over the Internet.

Like it or not, society will only be relying more on Internet
resources as technology progresses.

List two or three
supporting
reasons.

Cons:

Those against Internet relationships typically oppose them becauseof safety concerns.

Address the
opposing view.

Conclusion:
Summarize yourposition.

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Once you think about it, the web really isn’t a scary place to meet
new people.