Dialog 1

Mary Excuse me. Is this the office?Secretary Yes, it is. May I help you?Mary This is my first day. Where should I go?Secretary What is your name?Mary My name is Mary Jones.Secretary You are in Mrs. Smith’s class. She is in

Room 114.Mary Room 114. Thank you!Secretary You’re welcome.

Dialog 2

Mary Excuse me. Mrs. Smith?Mrs. Smith Yes? May I help you?Mary My name is Mary Jones. I am in this

class.Mrs. Smith Come in, Mary. Welcome to our class.

You can sit at any empty desk.Mary Excuse me. Is this desk empty?Sam Yes, it is.Mary My name is Mary.Sam I’m Sam. Nice to meet you!Mary Nice to meet you, too.

Note-taking

Mrs. Smith Good morning, class. Before we start,let’s all welcome Mary Jones. Today isMary’s first day. Let’s all tell Mary ournames. I will go first. My name is Mrs.Smith. OK. Sam, you go next, please.

Questions & Answers

1. a. What is your name?b. My name is Sam.

2. a. Who is your science teacher?b. My science teacher is Miss Lee.

3. a. Where is your class?b. It is in Classroom 114.

4. a. Do you like math?b. Yes, I do.

Quiz A

(A) This is a school.(B) We are in the classroom.(C) The desk is empty.(D) She is my teacher.

Quiz B

5. Where should I go?6. May I help you?

Quiz C

G Excuse me. Is this Classroom 216?M Yes, it is. May I help you?G It’s my first day here. I’m in Mr. Brown’s

class.M Welcome to my class! Please sit at the

empty desk over there.G Thank you.M You’re welcome.

Quiz D

M Hi there. It’s nice to meet you all. It’s my firstday here at this school. I’ll be your teacherthis year. My name is Mr. Brown.

Homework

1. May I help you?2. What’s your name?3. Welcome to my class.4. My math teacher is Mr. Brown.5. The desk is empty.6. My name is Sam.7. Where is your teacher?8. I am in Classroom 501.9. Do you like English?

10. Nice to meet you.

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unit 1

101

Dialog 1

Mrs. Smith OK, class. Now, Mary will tell us abouther family.

Mary I live with my parents. I have oneyounger sister. She is six years old. Wehave one dog. My father is a teacher.My mother is a doctor.

Dialog 2

Sam Thank you for telling us about yourfamily, Mary.

Mary You’re welcome, Sam.Sam I have a younger sister, too.Mary Really? How old is she?Sam She’s eight years old.Mary How old are you?Sam I’m eleven now, but I will be twelve

next month. Mary When is your birthday?Sam It’s October 1st.

Note-taking

Mary Do you have any brothers or sisters,Pam?

Pam No, I don’t.Mary How about you, Peter?Peter I have one older brother.Pam How old is he?Peter He is fifteen years old.

Questions & Answers

1. a. Do you have a younger brother?b. No, but Sam does.

2. a. How old is Mary?b. 12 years old.

3. a. When is Mary’s birthday?b. It is in April.

4. a. Do you have any older brothers? b. Yes, I do. I have three.

Quiz A

(A) My father is a teacher.(B) Today is her birthday.(C) Pizza is his favorite food.(D) Her favorite sport is skiing.

Quiz B

5. How old are you?6. When is your birthday?

Quiz C

B How old are you? G I’m 12, but my birthday is next month.B Do you like to play soccer?G Not really. I don’t like sports very much.B I love sports. What do you like to do?G I like to play card games.

Quiz D

G Hi. My name is Jill Lee. I’m 13 years old. Mybirthday is in January. I have one olderbrother. He is 15 years old.

Homework

1. I am 11 years old.2. She has one older brother.3. Her father is a teacher.4. How old are you?5. My favorite sport is baseball.6. I live with my parents.7. It’s March 15th.8. She is a doctor.9. Do you have a brother or sister?

10. My birthday is in October.

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unit 2

102

Dialog 1

Mary Hi, Sam. What are you doing?Sam I’m studying math.Mary I don’t like math! It’s so difficult! Sam I really like that class. Math is so

interesting. But we have lots of homework.Mary When is your math class? Sam On my schedule, it’s in the afternoon.

Dialog 2

Peter How is your class schedule, Sam?Sam It’s great, Peter.Mary What do you like studying most?Sam I really like science.Mary Me, too. It’s so interesting. What’s your

favorite class, Peter?Peter I really like history.Sam Really? I think history is so boring.

Note-taking

Peter My class schedule is great. I really likehistory. Sam thinks it's boring. But it’sinteresting to me. I have lots of historyhomework, but that’s OK. Someday, I wantto be a history teacher.

Questions & Answers

1. a. What do you like studying most?b. I really like studying math.

2. a. Where do you study?b. I study at home.

3. a. Does Peter like science?b. He thinks it’s boring.

4. a. How is your schedule?b. It is very difficult.

Quiz A

(A) I write my schedule in this book.(B) Math is difficult.(C) She is studying for her test.(D) They like their science class.

Quiz B

5. What do you like studying most?6. When is your math class?

Quiz C

B What are you doing?G I’m studying history.B I really like that class. History is so interesting.G It’s OK. I really like English. B Me, too!

Quiz D

B I really like math. It’s interesting to me. Ihave lots of math homework, but that’s OK. Ireally don’t like science. It’s difficult.

Homework

1. Math is difficult.2. I am studying English.3. History is boring.4. Me, too.5. I really like that class.6. When is your science class? 7. Mary doesn’t like math.8. How is your class schedule?9. I have lots of homework.

10. What do you like studying most?

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unit 3

103

Dialog 1

Sam It’s finally lunch time! I’m so hungry!Mary Yeah! Me, too! What’s for lunch today?Sam Hmm. Today is Tuesday. Tuesday is

spaghetti day.Mary Oh, good. It’s my favorite. It’s delicious.Sam Yuck. I don’t like spaghetti. Pizza is my

favorite.Mary Really? Oh, look. Tomorrow is pizza day.

Dialog 2

Pam Yeah! It’s lunch time!Peter I’m really hungry! Let’s eat. Pam What’s for lunch today?Peter Oh, no! Fried chicken!Pam Don’t you like fried chicken? Peter No, I don’t. Yuck! Pam Really? It’s my favorite.

Note-taking

W Boys and girls, here is the lunch menu forthis week. On Monday and Thursday therewill be spaghetti. On Tuesday, we will havepizza - everyone’s favorite food. OnWednesday, there will be chicken and rice.And on Friday we will have hamburgers.

Questions & Answers

1. a. What did you eat for lunch today?b. A sandwich.

2. a. Where do you eat breakfast?b. I eat in the kitchen.

3. a. I’m starving!b. There is fried chicken for lunch today!

4. a. Do you like eggs?b. No, I don’t.

Quiz A

(A) We are in the cafeteria.(B) He is reading the menu.(C) The boy is hungry. He has a big sandwich.(D) The sandwich is on a plate.

Quiz B

5. What’s for lunch today?6. Do you like noodles?

Quiz C

G Yeah! It’s lunch time! I’m starving.B I’m hungry, too. What’s for lunch today?G Hmm, today is Thursday. Thursday is

spaghetti day.B Oh, I love spaghetti.G I don’t. Yuck!B Can I eat yours, too?

Quiz D

W Boys and girls, it is important to eat goodfood every day. Pizza and hamburgers are OKfor lunch. But for dinner, you should havevegetables. You should also drink milk andeat fruit every day.

Homework

1. What’s for lunch on Thursday?2. I’m hungry.3. There is pizza on the menu.4. Let’s eat in the cafeteria.5. Today is pizza day.6. Don’t you like fried chicken?7. My favorite lunch is spaghetti.8. We have hamburgers on Friday.9. What’s on the lunch menu?

10. I don’t like spaghetti.

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unit 4

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unit 5

Dialog 1

Pam Hi, Mary. Hi, Sam. What are you doing? Itlooks like fun.

Mary We’re playing a game. Do you want toplay?

Pam I don’t know. Is it easy?Mary Sure. I can teach you.Pam OK. What do I do?Mary First, choose your color.

Dialog 2

Bill What are you doing? Pam We’re playing this game.Sam It’s lots of fun, Bill. Do you want to play?Bill Sure. Teach me how. Mary OK, Bill. It’s easy. Each player chooses a

color. Bill I’ll be red!

Note-taking

Pam I learned a new game today. It was somuch fun! It was pretty easy to learn. I lostone game, but I won the next game. Nexttime, I will teach them my favorite cardgame.

Questions & Answers

1. a. What games do you like?b. I like chess and backgammon.

2. a. Do you want to see this movie?b. No. It looks boring.

3. a. When do you play games?b. In the afternoon.

4. a. Where do you listen to CDs?b. On the bus.

Quiz A

(A) This game is not easy.(B) They are playing a game inside.(C) The man is teaching the boy.(D) The two players are both boys.

Quiz B

5. Do you want to play?6. What are you doing?

Quiz C

G Do you like to play cards?B I don’t really know how.G I can teach you!B What do I do first?G First, we both get seven cards.B I think cards will be fun.

Quiz D

B I like to play games with my brother. We playalmost every night. I want to teach my brothera new game I learned at school. I think he’lllike it. He is good at games.

Homework

1. We’re playing a game.2. Is it easy?3. I can teach you.4. What are you doing?5. Sure.6. I love to play this game.7. I don’t know.8. Do you want to play?9. She likes card games.

10. They play games every night.

105

Dialog 1

Sam Hi, Mary. Where are you going?Mary I’m going home. How about you?Sam Me, too. Where do you live?Mary I live on Lake Street.Sam Oh, really? I live near you. I live on Forest

Avenue. Mary Wow, we’re neighbors. Let’s walk home

together!

Dialog 2

Sam Hi, Pam. Where are you going?Pam I’m going to the supermarket on Midway

Avenue.Sam Really? I live near that supermarket.Pam I live near the supermarket, too! Hey,

we’re neighbors! Where are you goingnow?

Sam I’m going home now. Let’s walk to thesupermarket together!

Pam OK. Let’s go.

Note-taking

Mary I love my new home. I live on Lake Street. Ilive near my friend, Pam. We’re neighbors.I’m going to her house right now. We’regoing to play a board game.

Questions & Answers

1. a. Where do you live?b. I live on Forest Avenue.

2. a. Where are you going?b. To the supermarket.

3. a. What is your house near?b. It is near the park.

4. a. Who is Sue’s neighbor?b. Bill is Sue’s neighbor.

Quiz A

(A) They are walking together. (B) These people are neighbors.(C) The houses are on the same street.(D) They are in a supermarket.

Quiz B

5. Where are you going?6. Where do you live?

Quiz C

B Where are you going?G I’m going to the mall.B Really? I live near the mall.G Do you want to walk to the mall together?B OK. Let’s go.

Quiz D

G I’m moving to a new house. It is on StateStreet. My friend Mark lives on State Street,too. Now, we will be neighbors. We can playand study together.

Homework

1. OK. Let’s go.2. We are neighbors.3. I live near the park.4. Our houses are near each other.5. Where are you going?6. Let’s walk home together!7. Where do you live?8. We walk home together after school.9. I live on Lake Street.

10. I’m going to the supermarket.

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unit 6

106

Dialog 1

Mom Hi, Mary. How was your day?Mary Pretty good, Mom. Mom What did you do after school?Mary I went to the library at 3:30. Then, I went

to piano practice at about four o’clock. Mom When did you get home?Mary I got home a few minutes ago.

Dialog 2

Dad Hi, Sam. How was your day?Sam Not bad, Dad. But I’m a little tired.Dad Why? What did you do?Sam I went to soccer practice.Dad Oh, really? When did you get home?Sam I got home at four o’clock.

Note-taking

Pam I was busy today. I went to the library afterlunch. I had a lot of homework. Afterschool, I went to piano practice. I just gothome. I am tired now, but I had a prettygood day.

Questions & Answers

1. a. How was your day yesterday?b. Not bad.

2. a. What did you do?b. I went to my friend’s.

3. a. Where did you go after your friend’s?b. I went home.

4. a. When did you get home?b. I got home at 3:30.

Quiz A

(A) She is very tired. (B) They are at practice.(C) She is very busy.(D) The library has lots of books.

Quiz B

5. How was your day?6. What did you do?

Quiz C

W Hi, George. How was your day?B Not bad. But I was very busy.W What did you do after school?B I went to the library to finish my homework.

Then, I went to soccer practice.W When did you get home?B A few minutes ago.

Quiz D

G My day was pretty good. After school, I wentto soccer practice. Then, I went to my friend’shouse. We played a game. I got home around6:00.

Homework

1. I had a busy day.2. When did you get home?3. My day was pretty good.4. I went to the library.5. Then, I went to practice.6. I’m a little tired.7. Not bad.8. How was your day?9. What did you do?

10. I got home a few minutes ago.

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unit 7

107

Dialog 1

Steve Hi, Mary. How’s the weather in MapleCity?

Mary It’s raining today. I don’t like rain.Steve I don’t, either. Do you think it will

clear up?Mary I think so. How’s the weather in

Startown?Steve It’s sunny today. I really like sunny

weather. Mary Me, too.

Dialog 2

Mary How’s the weather in River City,Uncle Wayne?

Uncle Wayne It’s really nice. It’s sunny today.Mary I like sunny weather.Uncle Wayne Me, too. Is it sunny in Maple City?Mary No, it isn’t. The weather isn’t nice

today. But it might be sunny tomorrow.

Note-taking

Mary My hometown is Maple City. Springdays in Maple City are so rainy. I don’tlike rain. But in the summer, theweather clears up. I like the weatherin the summer more than the weatherin the spring.

Questions & Answers

1. a. How’s the weather?b. It’s really nice.

2. a. I really like spring.b. I don’t.

3. a. What’s the weather like now?b. It’s cloudy.

4. a. What’s your favorite season?b. I really like fall.

Quiz A

(A) She is walking in the rain.(B) It is a really cloudy day. We can’t see the sun.(C) The weather is nice and sunny.(D) We can see the sun. The weather will clear

up.

Quiz B

5. How’s the weather?6. Do you think it will rain?

Quiz C

G Hi, Grandpa. How’s the weather today?M It’s really cold. I don’t like winter.G I do. I love snow.M When I was younger, I liked snow, too.G It’s cold here in Maple City, too. Do you think

it will warm up there tomorrow?M Yes, I think so.

Quiz D

G My favorite season is fall. The weather iscool, but it’s also sunny. It’s not cloudy, andit’s not too hot.

Homework

1. My favorite season is summer.2. It’s sunny.3. I don’t like rain.4. I really like sunny weather.5. How’s the weather?6. I think so.7. Do you think it will rain?8. The weather isn’t nice today.9. I don’t, either.

10. It will clear up tomorrow.

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unit 8

108

Dialog 1

Mary How was your weekend, Sam?Sam It was terrific, Mary! I went to the mall. Mary Really? What did you do there?Sam I bought a new computer game.Mary You’re lucky. I didn’t go anywhere this

weekend.Sam That’s too bad.

Dialog 2

Peter Hi, Pam. How was your weekend?Pam It was terrible, Peter! I didn’t go

anywhere! Peter Really? That’s too bad. Pam Yeah. I did my homework all weekend!Peter Well, I had a busy weekend. I went to the

mall on Sunday. I saw a movie there. Pam You’re so lucky.

Note-taking

Mary I didn’t go anywhere last weekend. I juststayed at home. But this weekend, I will bebusy. On Saturday, I’m going to meet myfriends at the park. On Sunday, I will go tothe mall with my mom. It will be a terrificweekend.

Questions & Answers

1. a. How was your weekend?b. It was busy.

2. a. What did you do?b. I played games.

3. a. What will you do on Saturday?b. I will go to the mall.

4. a. Last weekend, I visited my grandparents.b. That’s great.

Quiz A

(A) They bought many things.(B) This is the weekend.(C) She told the dog to stay.(D) She studied all day. Now, she is tired.

Quiz B

5. How was your weekend?6. What did you do?

Quiz C

G How was your weekend?B It was OK. I went shopping with my mom.G That sounds fun. I stayed at home all

weekend. B I don’t like going shopping with my mom.G Really? Next weekend, let’s do something

fun together. B Let’s go to the park!

Quiz D

B This weekend, I will be busy. Saturday, I willgo to my friend’s house. She is having aparty. Sunday, I will study all day. I have atest on Monday.

Homework

1. She had a terrific weekend.2. I didn’t go anywhere.3. I had to stay home all day Saturday.4. What will you do next weekend?5. How was your weekend?6. That’s too bad.7. It was terrific.8. I went to the mall.9. What did you do?

10. He bought a new game.

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unit 9

109

Dialog 1

Mary Hello? Grandpa Hi, Mary. Happy Birthday! Mary Thanks, Grandpa. And thank you so

much for the money. Grandpa You’re welcome. How was your

birthday party? I hope you liked it!Mary Oh, it was fantastic! Grandpa What presents did you get?Mary I got an MP3 player from Mom and

Dad and a cool T-shirt from Jenny.

Dialog 2

Mary Hello?Uncle Wayne Happy birthday, Mary! Mary Thanks, Uncle Wayne. And thank you

so much for the cool computer game!Uncle Wayne You’re welcome. I hope you like it!

How was your birthday party? Mary It was fantastic.Uncle Wayne What presents did you get?Mary My friend Sam gave me a CD. And I

got a book from Peter.

Note-taking

Pam: I went to Bill’s birthday party yesterday.He got lots of fantastic presents. Hissister gave him a T-shirt, and Samgave him a CD. I gave him a cool newcomputer game.

Questions & Answers

1. a. When is your birthday?b. My birthday is in July.

2. a. Who was at the party?b. Only my parents were there.

3. a. What presents did you get?b. I got lots of cool things.

4. a. Thank you for the gift.b. You’re welcome.

Quiz A

(A) They are having a party.(B) They are in a cool car. (C) These presents are for a birthday party.(D) The T-shirt is blue.

Quiz B

5. How was your birthday party?6. What presents did you get?

Quiz C

B Are you going to Phillip’s birthday party?G Yes! Are you?B Yes. I need to buy a present.G I’m going to give him a game.B That sounds like a good gift.G What present are you going to give him?B I think I’ll give him a CD.

Quiz D

G My birthday was last weekend. I had a fantastic party. I got lots of cool gifts. Myparents gave me money. My friends gave mebooks and CDs.

Homework

1. My new CD is fantastic.2. Thank you for the gift.3. I got four presents.4. I’m glad you like it.5. How was your birthday party?6. You’re welcome.7. What presents did you get?8. I got a cool T-shirt.9. I got lots of cool gifts.

10. It was fantastic.

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unit 10

110

Dialog 1

Mary Hey, Sam, do you want to go to the mallwith me this afternoon?

Sam I guess so. What do you want to do there?Mary I just want to look around and maybe

spend some of the money I got for mybirthday.

Sam OK. What do you want to buy?Mary I don’t know. Maybe I’ll buy a coat or

maybe some shoes. I want to look ateverything.

Sam Hmm. Let’s look at sports equipment andcomputer games while we’re there, too.

Dialog 2

Pam Hi, Sam! Where are you going?Sam I’m going to meet Mary. We’re going to the

mall. Do you want to come with us?Pam Sure, I guess so. What do you want to do

there?Sam I don’t know. I just want to look around.

Mary wants to buy something, though.Pam Oh, really? I want to look at clothes. And I

need a new ski hat. Maybe I’ll buy somegloves, too.

Sam You can go with me, then. I’m going to lookat some sports equipment.

Note-taking

Mary I went to the mall today. It was a lot of fun.I spent some of the birthday money thatmy grandpa gave me. I bought someshoes. Pam got a new ski hat. Sam boughta computer game. After we bought every-thing, we looked around the mall and metsome other friends.

Questions & Answers

1. a. Do you want to go to the mall?b. I guess so.

2. a. What do you want to look at?b. I want to look at jewelry.

3. a. What do you want to buy?b. I want to buy some gloves.

4. a. Do you know a good place to buy books?b. Sure! Books-R-Us is fantastic!

Quiz A

(A) The coats are all the same color.(B) You need this equipment to ski.(C) This shows how much you have to spend.(D) Maybe he will buy an apple.

Quiz B

5. What do you want to buy?6. Do you want to go to the store with us?

Quiz C

B Mom, will you take me to the mall?W I guess so. What do you want to look at?B I want to buy a new coat. W OK. Do you have any money?B No. That’s why I want you to go with me!

Quiz D

B Yesterday, my dad took me to the mall. Itwas my birthday. He wanted to buy me apresent. I looked at all the games. I decidedto get the new Robot Racer.

Homework

1. Let’s go after school.2. I want to buy some clothes.3. I want to look around.4. What do you want to do there?5. He is shopping for clothes.6. Do you want to go to the mall?7. I bought new shoes.8. What do you want to buy?9. I guess so.

10. Let’s go to the mall.

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unit 11

111

Dialog 1

Mary Are you going anywhere for winter vacation,Peter?

Peter Yes, I’m going to Mexico. It will be nice andwarm there.

Mary Wow! Why are you going there?Peter Because my grandparents live in Mexico.

What are you going to do this wintervacation, Mary?

Mary I’m going to visit my uncle in River City.We’re going to go skiing, and I’m going tolearn to snowboard.

Peter That sounds cool!

Dialog 2

Pam Hi, Sam. What are you going to do thiswinter vacation?

Sam I’m not sure. I’m not going anywhere. Howabout you, Pam? Are you going anywhere?

Pam Yes. I’m going to Germany with mygrandparents. I’m going to learn to ice skate.

Sam Wow! Why are you going to Germany?Pam Because my sister lives there. We want to

spend Christmas with her.Sam Sounds like you will have a nice winter

vacation.

Note-taking

Mary Wow! Winter vacation starts tomorrow! I’mgoing to my uncle’s house on Saturday. Heis going to teach me to snowboard. I’mgoing to visit my grandparents, too. Samisn’t going anywhere this winter vacation,but he is going to learn to ice skate.

Questions & Answers

1. a. Are you going anywhere?b. I’m not sure.

2. a. Why are you going there?b. To visit my cousin.

3. a. For what holiday will you go there?b. I will go there for New Year’s Day.

4. a. What are you going to do there?b. I’m going to watch TV there.

Quiz A

(A) This person is snowboarding.(B) These are his grandparents.(C) The school is closed for the vacation.(D) She is visiting her friend.

Quiz B

5. Are you going anywhere?6. Are you going to learn to ski?

Quiz C

B Hi, Patty. Are you going anywhere on vacation?G I don’t think so. Are you going anywhere?B Yes. I’m going to New York City. My brother

lives there.G Wow! What will you do there?B We’ll go sightseeing. I want to ice skate in

Central Park.G I want to learn to ice skate.

Quiz D

B I’m excited about winter vacation! I’m goingwith my grandparents to visit my cousin. Shelives near the beach. We will go swimming. Iwant to learn to water ski. It will be fantastic!

Homework

1. I’m not sure.2. Because my sister lives there.3. What are you going to do?4. Are you going anywhere?5. I’m going to learn to ice skate.6. Why are you going to Germany?7. Wow! It’s time for winter vacation!8. I want to snowboard. 9. He will visit his grandparents.

10. I’m not going anywhere.

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unit 12

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