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Tune In 2. Learning English Through Listening. Unit 1 The Family. Tell me about your family: Understanding descriptions of families Recognizing similarities and differences Vocabulary Family terms: parents, siblings
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Tune In 2 Learning English Through Listening
Unit 1 The Family • Tell me about your family: Understanding descriptions of families Recognizing similarities and differences • Vocabulary Family terms: parents, siblings Personal qualities: active bossy, has a sense of humor, outgoing, quiet, sociable, stay-at-home, talkative
Unit 1 The Family 2. Listen and understand (track 02) Vocabulary: baby face, identical twin, only child Size: big, medium-sized, small Trace 02 audio script
1. A: Tell me about your family, Jae-min. Do you come from a big family? B: No, there’s just me. And my parents, of course. A: You’re an only child? B: That’s right. I like it like that. 2. A: Tell me a little about your family, Tara. Do you have any brothers and sisters? B: Yes, I have one sister, Rose, and two brothers, Tim and David. A: That’s nice. Are they older than you? B: My sister is older than me, but my brothers are younger. I’m glad they’re younger. They’re not bossy.
3. A: Are you an only child, Ayumi? B: No, I have a brother. His name’s Daiki. A: Oh, that’s right. Is he younger than you? B: No. He’s two years older than me, but people think he’s younger. He has a baby face. Do you know what I mean? A: I think so. B: But he’s very good-looking. 4. A: What’s your family like, Adam? Do you come from a big family? B: Not really. But I have a twin brother. A: You’re a twin? Cool! Are you identical twins? B: Yeah, we are. People have a hard time telling us apart. It’s really funny at times. A: I can imagine. Is your brother also a good singer like you? B: I suppose so. We go to karaoke pretty often. A: That must be nice.
Unit 1 The Family 3. Listen and understand A teacher is asking some students about their families. Which parent does each student feel they are similar to?
B: Listen again. What is each student like? Circle the correct answer.
Unit 1The Family/ It really annoys me Activities that you do when you come home
2. Listen and understand (track 06) Friends are talking about what they do when they get home. Are these statement true or false?
Unit 2 People/ Tell me about yourself Vocabulary Personal qualities: creative, easygoing, organized, outgoing, patient, reliable, serious, shy, sociable Listen and understand (track 10) Recognizing qualities of people: Personal qualities: anxious, awkward, on time, relaxed
A: People are talking about themselves. Listen and circle the word that best describes them. Track 10 audio script
1. A: Do you often forget things, Misaki? B: Oh, no. Hardly ever. I’m always making lists and writing things down so I remember. A: Me too. I have to make lists or else I just forget. B: And another thing about me is I’m always on time. I hate it when people are late or miss appointments. A: I know... That’s so annoying, isn’t it? 2. A: Do you go out a lot, Stacy? You know, to parties and things? B: No, I don’t really like parties. A: Why not? B: I don’t really like going to places with lots of people around. I prefer places where I’m with just one or two close friends. A: Oh, I’m just the opposite. B: Really? I’m just not good at talking to people I don’t know. A: I see. B: I feel awkward and don’t know what to say.
3. A: I like to think people can trust me with things, even if they don’t know me very well. And I always keep my word when I say or promise something. B: You do, Brendan? My dad’s like that. He always keeps his word, too. A: Really? That must be nice. I really can’t stand it when people say one thing one day and then the next day change their minds! B: Yes, that can be very annoying. A: You can never trust people like that... 4. A: I suppose you could say that I’m curious about the world. I like to learn new things all the time. I love to watch international channels on TV. B: I see. And do you like reading, Won-min? A: Yes. I read a lot. I often go to the public library because it’s nice and quiet there. B: Yeah, it’s much quieter than the school library. It’s noisy there. A: True. I can’t stand it when people make a lot of noise when I’m trying to read.
5. A: You seem like a very relaxed person to me, Yusuke. B: Thanks. I guess I am. I don’t let things worry me. A: I wish I was like that. B: Well, it’s silly to worry too much, don’t you think? A: Yes, you’re right. I get anxious about little things all the time. B: Hm. You need to relax. Worrying never helped anyone. A: Yeah, I know. It’s just hard for me to change.
4. Tune In B. Match each statement with the question that asks for more details.
Unit 2 People/ Who’s your best friend Vocabulary Personal qualities: critical, direct, emotional, generous, has a sense of humor, optimistic punctual, smart Personal attitudes: angry, boring, get along, mad, negative, popular, positive, terrific upset
2. Listen and understand A. Friends are talking about people they know. Are they saying something positive or negative about the person? (track 14)
Unit 3 School Life/ Why did you join a club? • Vocabulary
B. Choose a club in the vocabulary for each statement It teaches me useful skills ____________ It develops my confidence. ___________ It helps people. ____________ It helps me keep fit. ____________
Track 18 Audio script 1. A: Hi, Su-jeong! Did you see the information table by the food line about the new drama club? B: Yeah, it looks pretty cool. I’ve always been interested in plays. A: Oh really? I didn’t know that. B: Yeah, my parents used to take me often when I was younger. It was a lot of fun. A: Yes, it must have been. Hey, do you want to check out the club after lunch? B: Sure, I’d love to. A: OK. Let’s eat this fast so we have time. 2. A: I’d like to return these books, please. They’re a bit late. B: Hm. I can see that. A: I’ve been very busy with club activities in the evenings. B: Yes, I’m sure you have been. A: Sorry. It won’t happen again. B: All right. Do you want to take these out as well? A: Yes. Just for the weekend. B: OK. Let’s see your card, then.
3. A: Come in and sit down, Tae-min. Tae-min, this is the third time you’ve missed class this month. You know the class rules! B: I’m so sorry, but I’ve been traveling a lot for my photography club. A: Well, where have you been traveling? B: We took a few trips to the countryside, and we’ve stayed late each time to get night shots. A: I see. B: I really am trying my best to get to class. A: I’m sure you are. Well, just remember that you can only miss three. B: Yes, I know. I’ll be in class from now on. 4. A: Pssst, Chin-ho. B: What? A: Do you understand what the professor is saying? B: I think so. It’s the same material we’ve been talking about in our painting club. A: Oh, really? B: Were you sleeping during the club meeting too? A: Yeah, I must have been!
Track 22 Audio script 1. A: OK. Listen up, students. For tomorrow, I want you to write an essay about an unusual or frightening experience that you’ve had. Your essay should have three main points. B: Three points? A: Yes, that’s right. First, describe what happened, where you were, and so on. Then, I want you to describe your feelings, how you felt about what happened. Finally, write a conclusion.Don’t forget to include … 2. A: OK. Today we’re going to learn how what we eat influences our feelings. Many people don’t realize that food changes the way we feel. B: How does that happen? A: Well, research suggests that foods that are high in carbohydrates can help you calm down and feel more relaxed. Carbohydrates cause the brain to release a chemical called serotonin that makes you feel better.
3. A: All right, students, our next picture is the Great Wall of China, built over 2,000 years ago by the emperors of China. It stretches across the mountains of northern China and it’s over 6,000 kilometers long and, on average, about 8 meters tall. B: But why was the wall built, sir? A: It was originally built to protect the empire from invading armies from the north of China. 4. A: Now did you know that frogs eat almost any live food they can find, such as insects, snails, and spiders. In fact, frogs swallow their food whole. B: Why do they do that? A: Because they can’t chew their food. Some frogs have teeth on the upper part of their mouth, but these are used for holding food and not for biting it. Some frogs catch insects with their long sticky tongues. They shoot out very quickly and catch the insects.
Track 26 Audio script 1. Thank you for calling Star Cinema. This week we offer you a special selection of the newest Korean movies, including award-winning dramas, comedies, and action films. Choose from three different movies each night! Movies will be shown in Korean, with English and Chinese subtitles. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.starcinema.com. 2. Thank you for calling Star Cinema. This week we offer you a special selection of the newest Korean movies, including award-winning dramas, comedies, and action films. Choose from three different movies each night! Movies will be shown in Korean, with English and Chinese subtitles. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.starcinema.com.
3. Welcome to the Royal Cinema. We have two new movies for you this week, featuring the best of America’s young comedy stars. You’ll love these funny movies and you’ll love our great deals too, with 50 percent off our regular prices all week. See your local newspaper or our Web site at www.royalcinema.com for daily show times. 4. Thank you for calling Sun Theaters. This month we are happy to present a festival of 1950s Japanese science fiction films. Come and enjoy such classic hits as the unforgettable Godzilla and Rodan. Choose from two different movies every day, each in the original Japanese with English subtitles.
Track 27 Audio script 1. A: Do you go to the movies often, Akira? B: Well, I love movies, but I don’t often go to the theater these days because of my job. Unfortunately, I only see four or five movies a year. A: Really. That’s a pity. Do you have a favorite kind of movie? B: Well, comedies are my favorite. I like to laugh when I go to the movies. I don’t like ones that are too serious or that make me depressed. But you know, they don’t make very good comedies these days. A: Do you think so? Well, I prefer action movies myself. 2. A: Are you a big movie fan, Sam? B: Oh, yeah. I love going to the movies. A: How often do you go? B: About two or three times a week. Or if I don’t have time to see a movie at the theater, I’ll often watch a DVD at home. I have a pretty big collection. A: Wow, you’re a big movie fan! What kind of movies do you like? B: Oh, I’m a big fan of horror movies. I think they’re great! Don’t you? A: Yeah, some are good, but most seem silly.
3. A: Have you been to the movies lately, Jane? B: Not for a while. I’ve been pretty busy with school and sports. I wish I could find the time to go more often, but these days, I just go once in a while. A: Oh, that’s too bad. There are so many great movies out these days. B: Really? Do you think so? A: Oh definitely. There’re some great animated movies out in particular. B: Oh yeah? Hm … I should try to go see one soon. I really like animated movies. A: So do I. They’re fun, aren’t they? 4. A: What kind of movies do you like, Julia? B: Well, all kinds, but I guess I like romantic movies the best. I saw a very good French one last week. I just don’t like movies that are scary or too serious. And I hate those scary sci-fi movies about aliens and things. A: Really? That’s funny. Those are my favorite. So do you go to the movies often? B: I try to. I go about once a week.
Unit 4 Movies/ Tell me about the movie Vocabulary
Track 30 Audio script 1. A: OK. We need to choose some movies for the festival. Do you have a suggestion, Meena? B: Um … let’s see … how about Titanic? It’s one of my favorite movies. A: Why do you think it’s so good? B: Well, the story is very powerful and the special effects are amazing. A: That’s true. B: And of course I really love Leonardo DiCaprio. His acting is terrific in this film. A: It’s a good movie, I agree, but everyone has seen it already. I think we need more unusual films. 2. A: Um ... what do you think, Jong-hoon? B: Well, how about Evita? That’s unusual. It’s all singing. A: Yeah. B: Plus, the music is great; the actors are terrific. There’s that guy who plays the President. What’s his name? Let me think ... um ... Oh, yeah. Jonathan Pryce. A: Yes, but I don’t think college students like musicals very much. I’m not sure it’s suitable, Jong-hoon.
3. A: Why don’t we show that great Jet Li movie, Scott? You know the one where he’s in Paris. Um .. what was it called? Let me think. Oh, yes, Kiss of the Dragon. B: Oh, yeah. That’s a fantastic story. The female actor in it was really good. You know, Bridget Fonda. A: Yes, but Jet Li was amazing too. He’s so handsome, isn’t he? B: Well, I don’t know about that, but I guess most people like action movies. All right. Why don’t we get Kiss of the Dragon? Maybe we can show it first. 4. A: I’d like to suggest one of the Lord of the Rings movies. B: Which one, Josh? A: The third one is my favorite. What was it called? B: Um … I think it was called Return of the King. A: Yes, that’s it! B: And why do you suggest that one? A: Well, it’s such a great story and it has some of the best special effects I’ve ever seen.
