Overview

Contents

SECTION 1.

Unit 1. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made.
Unit goals:
1. Asking about experiences.
2. Talking about important events in life.

Unit 2. Did you hear about…?
Unit goals:
1. Introducing interesting stories.
2. Asking for details.

Unit 3. I hate it when….
Unit goals:
1. Describing pet peeves.
2. Sympathizing.

Unit 4. Have you thought about…?
Unit goals:
1. Making suggestions.
2. Commenting on suggestions.
Review 1

SECTION 2. LIFESTYLE

Unit 5. I should really get more sleep.
Unit goals:
1. Talking about lifestyles.
2. Evaluating lifestyles.

Unit 6. I work out twice a week.
Unit goals:
1. Talking about your workout routine.
2. Describing your healthy lifestyle.

Unit 7. That isn’t really my cup of tea.
Unit goals:
1. Talking about art.
2. Reacting to works of art.
3. Describing works of art.

Unit 8. You have a point, but…
Unit goals:
1. Talking about environmental problems.
2. Persuading or disagreeing politely.
Review 2

SECTION 3. FEELINGS

Unit 9. What are you afraid of?
Unit goals:
1. Asking about fears.
2. Describing fears.

Unit 10. I’m under a lot of pressure.
Unit goals:
1. Talking about causes of stress.
2. Giving advice.

Unit 11. If I could do anything, I’d…
Unit goals:
1. Talking about dreams and wishes.
2. Expressing interest and asking for reasons.

Unit 12. If only I had…
Unit goals:
1. Asking about regrets.
2. Talking about regrets.
Review 3

SECTION 4. BUSINESS

Unit 13. The main reason is that…
Unit goals:
1. Describing trends.
2. Giving reasons.

Unit 14. It looks like it could be…
Unit goals:
1. Asking about probability and possibility.
2. Describing probability and possibility.

Unit 15. Studies have shown…
Unit goals:
1. Giving evidence to support opinions.
2. Giving examples to support opinions.

Unit 16. Assuming we need more items…
Unit goals:
1. Negotiating suitable terms.
2. Accepting or rejecting proposals.
Review 4
Unit goals:
1. Talking about news.
2. Adding information.
3. Interrupting to ask for clarifications.
4. Clarifying.
Unit 3. I’d always assumed that…
Unit goals:
1. Talking about false assumptions.
2. Summarizing.
Unit 4. She said she would go there.
Unit goals:
1. Reporting what someone said.
2. Reacting to news.
Review 1

SECTION 2. FUTURE

Unit 5. We’ll most likely fly to Mars.
Unit goals:
1. Making a probable prediction.
2. Making a definite prediction.
Unit 6. I’ll pick you up.
Unit goals:
1. Describing plans.
2. Making decisions and promises.
Unit 7. What will happen if…?
Unit goals:
1. Asking about consequences.
2. Describing consequences.
Unit 8. What are your goals?
Unit goals:
1. Asking about goals and wishes.
2. Discussing goals and wishes.
Review 2

SECTION 3. VACATION

Unit 9. You’re allowed to…
Unit goals:
1. Saying what is allowed.
2. Saying what is not allowed.
Unit 10. I hate to tell you this, but…
Unit goals:
1. Reporting bad news.
2. Asking for help or advice.
Unit 11. Which do you want to do?
Unit goals:
1. Comparing and contrasting alternatives.
2. Giving reasons for choices.
Unit 12. That’s considered to be rude.
Unit goals:
1. Describing cultural differences.
2. Explaining why some actions are a problem.
Review 3

SECTION 4. CAREERS

Unit 13. What are your career plans?
Unit goals:
1. Asking about career ambitions.
2. Talking about career ambitions.
Unit 14. What would you bring to our organization?
Unit goals:
1. Asking interview questions.
2. Describing strengths and weaknesses.
Unit 15. I’d rather not answer that.
Unit goals:
1. Asking about qualifications.
2. Describing qualifications.
3. Avoiding answering.
Unit 16. First, I want to talk about…
Unit goals:
1. Giving presentations.
2. Asking follow-up questions.
Review 4