The actual taped selection follows, the students being asked to listen a second time and identify sentences which they hear on the tape. The chapters end with other short taped conversations, lectures, and even rhymes. As an example, chapter 8 introduces the students to the poetry of former president Jimmy Carter. The introductory reading brings us up to date on the former president's life after he left office in 1981. Most people might be surprised to hear that he has also published a book of poetry, a selection of which we hear him read on the tape.
Dictations follow, and then the students listen to the tape twice.
The interview is all too brief, just a little over two and a half minutes, which is unfortunate, as Carter's voice is soothing and sonorous, and he seems very thoughtful in his ideas. The students check their understanding and recycle vocabulary through readings. An interesting activity is suggested in which students are asked to bring to class a poem in their native language to share with their classmates. The chapter ends, somewhat oddly, with selections from English nursery rhymes. Perhaps another poem by the former president might have been more appropriate in this context.