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The Thinker, and The Artist. Which personality type best describes you?
The Dreamer
A dreamer thinks there is a ―right‖ way to do things. This person wants to live in the ―perfect world.‖ A Dreamer is often hardworking and organized. Many are good listeners and like to help others. Many Dreamers work as teachers, lawyers, and in leadership roles. The Partner
A Partner wants to be in a group. For this person, rules and group harmony are important. These rules keep peace in the group. Partners are often serious, careful people. Many do well as teachers, managers, police officers, and politicians.
For Thinkers, understanding things is very important. They like to solve problems and make new things. Thinkers can also be competitive. They like to win. They are independent and often have very strong opinions. Many Thinkers work as scientists, inventors, politicians, and engineers. The Artist
Artists want to be free. They don’t want to follow the rules all the time. Artists like action and are often impulsive. They also like trying new things. Like Thinkers, many Artists have strong opinions. Many Artists are creative and do well as musicians, actors, fashion designers, and athletes.
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B. Listen again. Circle D for Dreamer, P for Partner, T for Thinker, or A for Artist for each sentence. Sometimes, more than one answer is possible.
Unit 3, Lesson B Global viewpoints
Sports and pastimes
Dan: One of my favorite pastimes is to go to the gym. I like to go to the gym about three or four times a week.
Dayanne：In my free time I enjoy hanging out with some friends and going to the movies. I go to the movies at least once a month.
Jonathan: My favorite pastime is playing drums because it helps clear my mind and I try to play as often as I can.
Miyuki: One of my favorite pastimes is going to a coffee shop to hang out with friends. And some of my roommates like to run or go to the gym.
Daniel: I like snowboarding a lot. I go snowboarding every two weeks except on vacation I go snowboarding every day.
Agnes：My favorite pastime is swimming. I go to the pool twice a week with a friend of mine. And, I just like the water so for me it’s the best sport to do.
Alyssa： I like to play the piano, I like to go see concerts and when it’s nice outside I like to go hiking.
Woo Sung: I like to play basketball, tennis, and football. I play basketball twice a week. I play tennis three times a month and football once a month.
Gian: I love to play basketball. I’m very competitive and very hardworking. When I play, I play really strong defense.
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Jennifer：I don’t really like team sports. I prefer individual activities. I’m very independent.
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I’m very athletic!
Claudia: That looks so fun! I want to play. Sun-hee：Really?
Claudia: Yeah, I love baseball.
Sun-hee: Do you play baseball?
Claudia: Yes! I love to play baseball. I’m pretty athletic you know. Sun-hee: Really, how often do you play?
Claudia: All the time … well, maybe not that often, five or six times… a year. How about you? How often do you play sports?
Sun-hee: Oh, once in a while. I don’t play baseball very often, but I go swimming once a week, and I love to play tennis.
Claudia: Oh yeah? How often do you play?
Sun-hee: Well, right now I play about twice a month, but I’d like to play more …maybe every week.
Claudia：Roberto plays tennis all the time. He’s on a tennis team. Sun-hee: Really?
Claudia: Yeah. Maybe you should play tennis with him.
Sun-hee: Good idea. Oh, wait a minute…is he really competitive?
Claudia: Well, kind of… he’s pretty serious about sports.
Sun-hee：Hmm … I don’t know. I’m not all that competitive. I just want to have fun. Claudia: Me too. That’s why I don’t like playing sports with Roberto very often! Oh! (Sun-hee picks up a ball and throws it to a player) Baseball Player: Hey, thanks. Sun-hee: Sure.
Baseball Player: Listen, we need two more players. Do you two want to play?
Sun-hee: Well, I’m not very good. Are you guys serious players or do you just play for fun? Baseball Player: Hey, in our games it’s all about having fun.
Claudia: Oh, well in that case… we’d love to! And don’t worry, we’re both very athletic. In fact, I play baseball all the time… (Claudia falls) Sun-hee: Claudia!
Claudia: Well, maybe not all the time…
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Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.
Claudia and Sun-hee are watching a baseball game and start to talk about sports. Claudia says that she plays baseball five or six times a year. Sun-hee says that she often goes swimming and loves to play tennis. She also says that she’s not very competitive and just wants to have fun. When a baseball player invites them to play, Sun-hee asks if the game is serious or for fun. The man says it’s for fun, so Claudia and Sun-hee agree to play. But then while she is telling everyone how athletic she and Sun-hee are, Claudia falls off the bench!
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A. Listen to the conversation. What are Mick and Paula’s New Year’s resolutions? Circle the correct answers. Paula: Wow, another year is over!
Mick: I know. Happy New Year, Paula!
Paula: Same to you, Mick. So, do you have any New Year’s resolutions? Mick: Yeah. This year, I want to get a new job.
Paula: Really?
Mick: Yeah. I make good money now, but the hours are long. How about you? What’s your New Year’s resolution?
Paula: I’m not sure. This year I want to meet some new people and do something fun. Mick: Like what?
Paula: I don’t know. Maybe I need a hobby.
Mick: Well, what do you like to do?
Paula: I love to dance. I’d like to study modern dance.
Mick: You should take a class. Then you can do something fun and meet other people, too. Paula: That’s a good idea.
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B. Listen again. Circle True or False.
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C. Listen to the conversation. What does Zack want from Juan? How does he ask for it?
Zack: See you later, Juan. I’m going out for a while. Juan: OK, see you. Zack: Oh no!
Juan: What?
Zack: I forgot to go to the ATM.
Juan: Do you need money?
Zack: Yeah, I’d like to get a haircut this afternoon. Can I borrow $20? Juan: Sure, here you go. Zack: Thanks a lot.
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D. Listen to the following two dialogues. Pay attention to the expressions for giving advice.
A: I have a lot of bills! I’d like to save money. But I can’t! What can I do?
B: Well, don’t use your credit cards so much. It’s too easy to spend money, and maybe you should go out less often.
A: I’m late for work all the time. I’m always sleeping through my alarm. My boss threatens
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to fire me!
B: Have you tried using two or three alarm clocks? I find this really helps.
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A. Listen to the first part of this radio interview and circle the correct answers. Interviewer: And welcome back to KPLX radio in Los Angeles. We’re talking this morning with Europe’s hottest singer, Yeliz. Thanks for joining us.
Yeliz: Sure! Hello Los Angeles!
Interviewer: So, tell us a little about yourself, Yeliz. Where are you from exactly?
Yeliz: I was born in Istanbul, but I live in Scotland now. My dad’s Scottish. My mom’s Turkish.
Interviewer: You’re only seventeen. What’s it like being successful at your age? Yeliz: It’s pretty exciting. I get to travel, and meet some interesting people.
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B. Listen again. Complete the sentences. Check the correct boxes.
Interviewer: And welcome back to KPLX radio in Los Angeles. We’re talking this morning with Europe’s hottest singer, Yeliz. Thanks for joining us. Yeliz: Sure! Hello Los Angeles!
Interviewer: So, tell us a little about yourself, Yeliz. Where are you from exactly?
Yeliz: I was born in Istanbul, but I live in Scotland now. My dad’s Scottish. My mom’s Turkish.
Interviewer: You’re only seventeen. What’s it like being successful at your age? Yeliz: It’s pretty exciting. I get to travel, and meet some interesting people. Interviewer: You’re touring now, but what are you plans for the future?
Yeliz: After the tour, I want to take a break. Then later this year, I plan to make a new CD. Interviewer: Do you have any advice for other young artists?
Yeliz: Well, I’d say follow your dreams. Work hard, and you can be successful.
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A. Listen to a talk about how to become successful in business. What are the things you should do or you shouldn’t do?
Complete the sentences.
If you want to become a successful businessperson, you should do three things. First, you should think about your goals every day. Make plans for today, tomorrow, and next year. Second, you should join a business club. You can learn a lot from the other members, and they can give you good advice. Third, you shouldn’t work every night and every weekend. Sometimes you should take a break. You get more energy and ideas when you relax. And you need a lot of energy and ideas to make money!
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A. Listen to a talk about realizing dreams. Find your dream
We all have dreams, but some people actually make their dreams come true. Their secret?
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