They quit dreaming. And they start doing. Even a very big dream starts with small steps, and small goals. Maybe your dream is to become a doctor. Start by thinking about small goals for yourself. Ask, ―What can I do today?‖ You can’t start medical school today, but you can send e-mails and make phone calls to get information about medical schools. Make a list of schools to call, and then call a few of them every day. What do you need for your dream? Tell friends and family members -- many of them can help you. For example, you want to become an artist. You need a lot of cheap paper for drawing. Maybe your friend’s brother throws away a lot of big paper at his office. So, share your dream with the world! Another good idea is talking to people who are doing your dream job. Do you dream about having your own restaurant? Go to your favorite restaurant and ask the owner lots of questions. Most people like to talk about their work.
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B. Listen again and complete each sentence.
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A. Now listen to two young people talking about their dreams. A lifetime dream
Everyone has his or her own dream jobs. Let’s listen to Yi Wang, a 29-year-old young teacher, and Hicham Nassir, who are going to talk about their dream jobs.
―At the moment, I’m teaching chemistry at a university in Beijing. It’s a good job, but my dream is to make films. In China, young artists move to Beijing from all over the country. Many of them are painters, writers, and actors. I’d like to make a film about their lives and their work.‖ Wang is writing the film now with help from her friends, but it isn’t easy. ―At the moment, the biggest problem is money,‖ explains Wang. ―We don’t have much.‖ But this isn’t going to stop Wang and her partners. She says, ―First, we’re going to make this movie. Then, we’d like to show it in China and, maybe someday, at film festivals around the world.‖
16-year-old Hicham Nassir is a soccer player. He’s getting ready for a soccer match with his teammates. Hicham, the team’s star player, is a native of Morocco. He now lives in London with his family. ―My parents want me to go to college, and major in business or law,‖ he explains. ―They want me to become a lawyer or a successful businessman. I understand them, but I want to be a pro soccer player. And my coach thinks I can do it.‖ And what about his parents? ―I hope they change their minds,‖ says Hicham. ―I want to play soccer professionally. It’s my dream.‖
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B. Listen again. Then complete each sentence.
Unit 4, Lesson B Global Viewpoints
Making changes
Gian: My friend would like to change her life. She’d like to stop smoking and once she stops smoking she’d like to start going to the gym and working out.
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Jonathan: I have friend who is unhappy with her work. I think she should go back to college and finish her education.
Dave: My friend is studying engineering, but he doesn’t really want to be an engineer. I think he should leave engineering and study journalism.
Dayanne: My sister wants to find another job. I think she should come and live with me. Woo Sung：I have a friend who works with computers, but he wants to be a rock star. I think he should do it.
Goals, plans and dreams
Agnes: my goal right now is to finish my PH.D. dissertation. Gian: my short-term goal is to find a new job.
Miyuki: In the next few years I would like to start a career in New York.
Dan: I’m going to finish my training as a doctor in the spring and in the future I would like to go to California and work in a hospital.
Jennifer: I’m going to move to Atlanta and start a new job. In the future I’d like to be president of the company.
Catherine: Well I’m actually getting married in about three months to a great guy named Paul. We’d like to go on a honeymoon to the beach or to the ocean and we’re very excited. Julianna: My biggest dream is to own my own business.
Dayanne: My main goal is to help poor people in developing countries. Jonathan: I’m not very picky, I just … would like to be happy.
City Living
Mike needs a change Takeshi: Uh, Mike? Mike: Yeah?
Takeshi: What are you doing?
Mike: I’m thinking, I need a change.
Roberto: A change?
Mike: Yeah. A big change. I’m going to change my style. I’m going to get a haircut. Takeshi: Oh, Yeah. That’s a really big change…
Mike: Hey, a haircut is just the beginning. I’m going to quit some of my bad habits too. Roberto: Bad habits?
Mike: You know, I mean… sometimes I’m a little lazy… I watch too much TV… I eat a lot of junk food… I’m going to stop.
Takeshi: Uh-huh. And it’s going to snow in July, too. Mike: I’m not kidding! I really want to change.
Roberto: You know, Claudia told me she wants to change her life, too.
Mike: Really? Does she have a lot of bad habits too?
Roberto: No, but she likes to travel a lot, so she wants to change jobs to have more time to take trips. She’s going to visit her family in Brazil next month.
Mike: I’d really like to travel more too! I want to go to Brazil. I’m going to go when I’m rich and famous.
Takeshi: You’re going to be rich and famous?
Roberto: Oh, that’s right. I remember, you’re going to become a famous movie star…
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Mike: No. That was last week.
Takeshi: you’re going to be a rock and roll star?
Mike: No way! I can’t sing. I’m going to write a book that sells a million copies. Roberto: Oh! That sounds great. So what is this terrific book going to about?
Mike: I don’t know yet. But I know that it starts with a guy that wants to get a haircut. Takeshi: That’ll sell a million copies… I’m sure of it.
Mike: And then maybe he becomes a super cool movie star… or an athlete…or a race car driver…
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Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.
Mike decides that he needs to change his style. First he’s going to get a haircut. Then he’s going to quit some of his bad habits and travel more. Mike then tells Roberto and Takeshi that he’s going to be rich and famous. They ask if he’s going to become a rock and roll star or maybe a movie star. Mike says ―no‖ and explains that he’s going to write a book that sells a million copies. What’s the book about? Mike’s not sure… but it all starts with a haircut!
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A. Listen to four conversations. Number the pictures as you listen.
Conversation 1
Woman: Next please! Hi. How can I help you? Man: I want to send this letter to Taipei, please.
Woman: OK… that’s two dollars and fifty cents. Do you need any stamps today? Man: No, thanks. Conversation2
Woman: Let’s stop here, Pablo. I want to get $20. Man: Sure. Hey, can I change money here? Woman: Yes, I think so.
Man: That’s good.
Woman: Do you want to go inside now? Man: NO. I can do it tomorrow. Conversation3
Man: Can I help you?
Woman: Yes, I want to check my e-mail. Are any computers free? Man: No, they’re all busy right now. Can you wait twenty minutes? Woman: Sure.
Man: Do you want some coffee while you wait? Woman: No, thanks. Conversation4
Man: So, Sylvie what do you want to do this time?
Woman: I’m not sure. I want to do something different with my hair. Man: Well, let’s cut your hair short.
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Woman: Short? But I like my long hair.
Man: Okay, let’s try a new color. Maybe blonde? Woman: That sounds interesting. Okay, let’s do it!
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Listen again. Why is each person at the place? Check the correct answer.
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Min Chul and Paulo are classmates. Listen to their conversation. What are they looking for? Where is it?
Paulo: Hey, Min Chul. I think we’re lost. Where’s the theater? Min Chul: I’m not sure. I think it’s on Albany Avenue. Paulo: Hmmm…I don’t see it. Let’s ask someone. Min Chul: Okay. Excuse me.
Woman: Yes?
Min Chul: Is there a movie theater near here?
Woman: Yes, there’s one on the corner of Bloor Street West and Albany Avenue. Min Chul: Thanks a lot.
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Listen to two people talking about their neighborhood. Then describe your neighborhood to your partner.
1. In my neighborhood there is a pizza shop. Right next door to the pizza shop is a clothing store and across the street form the clothing store is a pharmacy.
2. I live in a college town so my neighborhood has a lot of laundromats and pizza and Chinese restaurants.
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Toshi and lsabel are studying English in London. Listen. Circle the correct city. Toshi: Hi, Isabel. How are you?
Isabel: Okay, Toshi… Well, actually, I’m missing Spain today—especially the food. Toshi: You’re from Madrid, right?
Isabel: Not exactly. I go to school in Madrid. Toshi: Oh, where do you live, then?
Isabel: Getafe. It’s small suburb near Madrid. Toshi: I don’t know it.
Isabel: Well, only about 150,000 people live there. It’s kind of boring. But it’s very affordable.
Toshi: That’s good. The city I’m from is very expensive. You’re lucky.
Isabel: Yes, but we have a problem: the traffic. Sometimes I drive to school and the traffic is terrible.
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Listen again. Which words describe the city Isabel lives in? Check the words.
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