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Match the words to the correct picture. Listen Listen to the following conversation. Fill in
and check your answers. the blanks with the missing information.
1. touchscreen 2. turn off 3. update May I Help You?
Salesperson: May I help you?
4. upload 5. plug in 6. text 7. hang up
Jimmy: Yes, I’m looking for a new phone.
8. charge 9. dial 10. turn on 11. download Salesperson: Do you have any model in mind?
12. unplug Jimmy: No, not really.
Salesperson: Okay, let me show you our most
Track 2 popular smartphones.
Read the following text as you listen to it. Jimmy: That sounds great.
Then, answer the exercise. Salesperson: This one has a lot of good
How Cell Phones Have Evolved features. It has a great camera and plenty of
Could you survive a day without your cell phone? storage space.
Cell phones have become incredibly advanced Jimmy: What about the battery? Does it last
and therefore incredibly necessary. Twenty all day?
years ago cell phones were very different from Salesperson: Sure! It will get you close to 48
what we can find in stores nowadays. You could hours of use.
only make phone calls and send text messages. Jimmy: Really? That’s awesome!
When cameras were introduced in phones for Salesperson: Let me tell you a little about our
the first time, the images were low quality plans. Come this way, please.
and that feature was considered to be just an
extra, not something essential. Nowadays, we Track 4
all want our smartphone to have a high quality Match the words to the correct picture. Listen
camera. And cameras were just the beginning. and check your answers.
Later keyboards became more sophisticated, 1. lucky 2. angry 3. graceful 4. fast
then we were able to store music in them, 5. loud 6. dishonest 7. neat 8. careless
and little by little, different functions were 9. late 10. accurate
added, just as other features disappeared, like
keyboards that have been replaced by touch
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screen keyboards that only come out when
Read the text as you listen to the recording.
necessary. As you can see, in the last decade,
Circle all the adverbs and write them down on
the purpose of cell phones has changed from
the lines below.
a simple communication tool to a multimedia
device that we use to send messages, check Making an Apple Pie
e-mail, take photos, update our social media Today I helped my grandma cook dinner. First,
status, google information, find places using we made the crust and placed it cautiously on
GPS, and a bunch of other things than actually the pan. Then, we carefully cut the apples and
making calls. That’s why we now call them slowly filled the pan with some apple slices.
smartphones or mobile devices because they Next, my grandma gently poured some brown
are much more than just a phone. They have sugar. I eagerly waited for my next job, which
become essential tools in our lives. was to gently sprinkle some ground cinnamon
on the apples. But, I accidentally poured in too
much cinnamon. I quietly told my grandma my Track 8
mistake, and she sweetly told me, as a child, e. Read the following text. Then, answer the
she had coincidentally made the same mistake. True or False exercise.
After that, we patiently placed the top crust What to Do and Not to Do When Dating
over the filling. Then, my grandma delicately Don’t forget about your friends and family
sprinkled some sugar on the crust. Finally, we
Spending every minute with the person you’re
put the pie into the oven.
dating may seem like a good idea, but it is not.
You should continue doing all the things you
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Listen carefully and write the missing with your friends and spending time with your
information. Compare your answers with a family. They have been there for you and they
classmate. will be there for you if you need their support.
My First Day of School Be honest
Today was my first day of school. It was fantastic. Dating should be fun for both of you. If there
I made new friends. Samantha sits next to me. is something that you don’t feel comfortable
She’s a gorgeous, tall, blond, Brazilian girl. Joe with, you should say it. After all, it’s just part of
is a funny, tall, Colombian boy that sits in front the process of getting to know each other.
of me. My new teacher is a lovely, short, thin,
Don’t change who you are
young, American woman.
If being in a relationship makes you do things
differently, like not using the clothes you like,
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not going out with your friends, or doing things
Listen to the following text. Write down the
you are not convinced to do, then, you should
missing words.
think about it. Your boyfriend/girlfriend should
See You Soon! make you feel great about yourself.
Dear Victor, Do not hurry
Guess what! I’m coming to town this weekend, There’s no need to rush things. You should
to visit both, my family and my friends. And, take your time when you are dating someone.
of course, you! I’d be able to see you either on Hang out with him/her, have fun, get to know
Friday evening or on Sunday morning, so let me each other, share the things you both like, etc.
know which is better for you. Maybe we could It’s not a contest. You should not feel under
even get together on both, Friday and Sunday! pressure.
That would be great! I can’t wait to get away
Be respectful
for the weekend. I really need it. I’ve had lots
of schoolwork and have had neither the time Don’t hurt his/her feelings by doing something
nor the energy lately to go out and have a good that makes him/her feel uncomfortable.
time. I’m sure we’ll have fun as always. I hope Remember, don't do to others what you
Charlie and Yvonne can join us. I haven’t seen wouldn't want done to yourself.
either of them in a long time. See you in a few
days!
Love, Jennifer
Track 9 In December 2019, Montana was named one
Listen to the conversation between Alicia and of the ten quarterbacks selected to the NFL's
Ben. Practice the conversation with a partner. 100th anniversary All-Time Team.
That Sounds Great!
Ben: Hi, Alicia! How are you? Track 11
Alicia: Fine, and you, Ben? Listen carefully and write the missing
information.
Ben: Fine too. Listen, do you want to go catch
a movie? Jimmy G.

Alicia: That’s not a bad idea. But I don’t think Nowadays, the quarterback of the San Francisco
there’s something worth watching. 49ers is Jimmy Garoppolo, also known as
Jimmy G. He was born on November 2nd, 1991
Ben: Ok. Why don’t we grab a bite?
in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He played college
Alicia: Mmmh… I’m not hungry. football for the Eastern Illinois Panthers and
Ben: Then, let’s go for a coffee. was selected by the Patriots in the 2nd round
Alicia: That sounds great! of the 2014 NFL Draft. On October 31st, 2017,
Ben: Let’s go then! By the way, you look Jimmy was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers.
gorgeous today. Garoppolo is leading his team really well. He’s
definitely on his way to become one of the best
Alicia: Oh, thank you. You look great too.
quarterbacks in the NFL.

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Read the following text as you listen to it.
Write the vocabulary words under the correct
Then, answer the questions.
picture. Listen and check your answers.
One of the Best
1. toy store 2. bookstore 3. ice-cream shop
If you or someone in your family likes football,
4. shoe store 5. jewelry 6. cosmetic shop
then, you must have heard about Joe Montana,
7. hairdresser 8. food court 9. music store
one of the best quarterbacks of all times. Joe
10. electronics store 11. department store
Montana was born on June 11, 1956, in New
Eagle, Pennsylvania. A football enthusiast 12. gift shop
from a young age, Joe Montana began his
career playing for the University of Notre Dame Track 13
in Indiana. In 1979, he was selected in the Read the following text and answer the
third round of the draft by the San Francisco questions.
49ers. Montana led the San Francisco 49ers to Black Friday
four Super Bowl victories (1982, 1985, 1989, Black Friday refers to the day just after
and 1990). He was named the Super Bowl’s Thanksgiving in the US. Thanksgiving
Most Valuable Player (MVP) three times. His is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of
teammates used to call him “Joe Cool” because November. Black Friday is not an official
of his ability to calmly bring his team to victory holiday, but most of the employees are given
during the final moments of the game. An the day off. Black Friday is the start of the
elbow injury forced Montana to be out of holiday shopping season. Many stores have
the game during the 1991 and 1992 seasons. big sales on Black Friday and a lot of people
In 1993 Montana was traded to the Kansas get really excited about shopping on this day.
City Chiefs. Montana retired in 1995 with NFL Since most stores offer great deals on Black
playoff records for completions, yards, and Friday, lots of shoppers spend hours outside
touchdowns. He was elected to the Pro Football the stores waiting for them to open and be able
Hall of Fame in 2000. to get TVs, laptops and many different goods
at very low prices. The situation can be tense
sometimes, and some customers may be rude about the company’s dress code in advance
and even violent if they don’t find the things if possible.
they were looking forward to buying. In recent • greet everyone respectfully, shake hands
years, Black Friday has become popular in other firmly, and make good eye contact with
countries as well. For example, here in Mexico your interviewer.
it is known as the “Buen Fin”. It is not held on • bring an extra resume just in case and fill
the same date as the Black Friday, but it was out the application neatly.
created after it.
• ask questions about the job or the company.
It lets them know you are really interested.
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DON’T
Listen carefully and answer the questions.
• try to memorize your answers. You’ll lose
Cyber Monday
spontaneity.
Cyber Monday began as the online version
• chew gum or eat anything during the
of Black Friday. It falls on the Monday after
interview.
Thanksgiving. On this day, online retailers offer
big discounts. Nowadays Cyber Monday is the • lie in your application, resume or during the
biggest shopping day of the year, surpassing interview. If you don’t have the required
even Black Friday. In 2019, Cyber Monday sales qualifications, be honest.
were 9.2 billion dollars. So, which one is better, • talk about personal issues or family
Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Well, if you are problems.
not in the mood for crowds or willing to line • tell jokes during the interview.
up hours ahead of time out of a store to buy • take anyone with you to an interview.
something, then Cyber Monday is for you. You
• answer your cell phone or reply any
can shop in your pajamas having a cup of hot
messages during the interview.
chocolate.
• make negative comments about previous
employers or coworkers.
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Write the vocabulary words under the correct
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picture. Listen and check your answers.
Write the vocabulary words under the correct
1. helmet 2. safety gloves 3. first-aid kit
picture. Listen and check your answers.
4. safety glasses 5. safety boots 6. goggles
1. buying souvenirs 10. online traveling
7. mask 8. fire extinguisher site
2. taking a selfie
3. going backpacking 11. going on a cruise
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4. visiting a ski resort 12. travel agency
Read the text as you listen to it. Then, answer
the True or False exercise. 5. taking a guided tour 13. going to a museum
Do’s and Don’ts during a Job Interview 6. all-inclusive beach 14. going on a safari
resort 15. visiting a theme
If you are looking for a job, here are some
7. taking a bus tour park
important tips for you.
8. flying by plane 16. going camping
DO
• prepare for the interview. Think about 9. renting a car
the possible questions and rehearse your
answers.
• be there on time. Try to arrive a few minutes
early actually.
• dress accordingly to the situation. Find out
Track 18 you will be at your new destination and ready
Read the text as you listen to it. Then answer to explore it.
the questions.
Backpacking through Europe Track 19
Backpacking through Europe is on many Read the following text and fill in the blanks,
people’s bucket lists. Here are some tips for you using the verbs in gerund or infinitive. Then,
in case you are interested in doing it someday. listen to the recording and check your answers.
First of all, make sure that your passport hasn’t Changing Habits.
expired. Then, get a good quality backpack with Two months ago, my friend Ray decided to lose
waist and shoulder straps. Next, depending some weight because his clothes didn’t fit him
on how much time and money you have, plan anymore. He stopped eating junk food, gave up
the cities that you want to visit. According to drinking soda, and he refused to eat anything
the experts, May and October are really the high in fat. This was difficult for him because
best months to backpack Europe. Take into he enjoyed eating chips, corndogs and all kinds
account that Eastern Europe is significantly of junk food, and he preferred drinking coke
cheaper than Western Europe, and small to water! Luckily, his girlfriend agreed to help
towns are generally cheaper than big cities. him. She promised to make him a lot of healthy
Once you know when and where you want to food, and she did.
go, check the cost of the flights to get there. After two months, he managed to lose eight
Nowadays, there are lots of apps and sites that pounds. Now, his girlfriend has suggested
will help you find the best deal. The next step joining a gym. Ray really doesn’t like exercising,
is to check the accommodation. There are all but he will try it.
types of accommodation available in Europe.
Hostels are the most popular option among
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backpackers because they are very affordable.
Write the vocabulary words under the correct
Besides being cheap, hostels are a place to
picture. Listen and check your answers.
make friends, relax, and even enjoy a home
cooked meal, many of them include breakfast or 1. talkative 2. ambitious 3. sociable
dinner, or offer it for a small price. And, if that’s 4. patient 5. optimistic 6. shy 7. honest
not enough, the staff members are usually very 8. hard-working 9. respectful 10. responsible
friendly and can recommend activities to do in
town and the best places to eat and drink. Keep Track 21
in mind that local, fresh markets are a cheap Listen to the conversation and write down the
and healthy way to taste local delicacies. Well, missing words.
another important aspect to think about is how
I Agree
you will move within the city you are visiting, as
1. A: I think Peter, our new classmate, is very
well as from one city to another. Most European
sociable.
countries have a very reliable public transport
network that could take you to the majority B: I agree. And I think he’s very handsome too.
of places you’ll want to go. Many cities already 2 A: What do you think of Miss Green, our new
have an app that can help you understand history teacher?
how their public transport works. Fortunately, B: I like her, she seems to be very patient.
Europe is so well connected by train and bus A: I agree. I think she’s very polite too.
which makes life easier for tourists. If you’re
travelling long distances, overnight buses or
trains are a fantastic option. You’ll save on a
night’s accommodation and when you wake up
Track 22 landscapes, beautiful valleys and amazing
Listen to the conversations and fill in the natural formations. Here are just a few of them.
blanks with the missing words. The Copper Canyon which actually is formed by
1. six canyons, is located in the northern state of
A: Are you OK? Chihuahua.
B: No, mom. I feel terrible. Another impressive canyon, which is located in
A: You look bad. What do you feel? the state of Chiapas, is el Cañón del Sumidero.
You can take a boat tour along the Río Grijalva
B: My head hurts and I have a runny nose.
and admire the steep walls of this canyon,
A: I think you have the flu. We should go to the which is an unforgettable experience.
doctor.
The Yucatan peninsula, which is located on
B: No, mom, I don’t like doctors. the southern tip of Eastern Mexico, is known
2. for its beautiful and brilliant cenotes, or
B: You don’t look very well, Larry. How do you sinkholes. These flooded cave systems are
feel? found all around the Yucatan peninsula. In fact,
A: I feel bad. I feel nauseous. there are over two thousand cenotes in the
Yucatan Peninsula, and many are connected by
B: Do you have a fever?
underground rivers.
A: Probably.
El Sótano de las Golondrinas is the largest
B: Yeah… you do feel a bit warm.
known cave shaft in the world. It is located in
A: I feel terrible. My stomach hurts. the state of San Luis Potosí. It is a huge, deep
B: You may have an infection. Let me take you cave where different kinds of birds live, mainly,
to the doctor. swallows, swifts, and green parakeets.
A: Thanks, you’re such a good friend.
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Track 23 Listen to the description of another Mexican
Match the words to the correct picture. landscape and answer the questions.
1. hill 10. canyon Monarch Butterfly Reserves in Mexico
2. forest 11. lake Every year hundreds of millions of monarch
3. beach 12. savanna butterflies take a great journey from Canada
4. river 13. cave and the United States to Mexico. The forest
5. waterfall 14. island area located between the Mexican states of
6. mountain 15. mountain range Michoacán and Estado de México turns orange
7. vineyard 16. sea and black because the trees get covered by
8. volcano 17. desert these beautiful little creatures. Just a few areas
9. ocean 18. jungle of the reserves are open to the public, which
are visited by thousands of tourists every year.
The best months to visit this magical landscape
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is during the months of January and February.
Read the following text as you listen to it.
If you are planning to go, make sure you wear
Then answer the questions.
warm and comfortable clothes and shoes
Natural Wonders of Mexico because you will walk a lot.
When it comes to flora, fauna, and amazing
landscapes, Mexico is surprisingly diverse. In Track 26
fact, it's one of the top five countries in the Write the vocabulary words under the correct
world in terms of biodiversity. Almost anywhere picture. Listen and check your answers.
you go in Mexico you will encounter awesome
1. Engineering Department
2. Telemarketing Department property management projects running
3. I.T. (Information Technology) throughout America.
4. Marketing • His book series ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ is an
5. Accounting Department international bestseller.

6. Maintenance
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7. Costumer service
Read the following text as you listen to the
8. Shipping Department recording. Then, answer the questions.
9. Production Department The Best Place to Work
10. Technical Support Team Imagine that you could work for a company
11. Human Resources that:
12. Sales • Treats its employees with parties, picnics,
or even takes them to ski trips to Vermont,
Track 27 • Allows its employees to talk openly to the
Read the following facts about Robert chief executives about the company,
Kiyosaki. Then, listen to the recording and put • Includes gyms, outdoor sports courts, a
the facts in order. bowling alley, and areas to rest or play games
• Robert Kiyosaki grew up in Hawaii, where as part of the facilities for all workers,
his father was the chief of education for the • Serves gourmet food for free,
state.
• Pays the best salaries and gives great
• After college in New York, he worked bonuses,
for Standard Oil in tanker shipping, as a
• Gives a free ride on the company’s bus to all
salesman for Xerox, and in his mid-20s
the workers who need it every day,
joined the Marines, going to Vietnam as an
officer and a helicopter pilot. • Offers top of the line facilities and
breathtaking views designed by well-known
• He also began to buy and sell apartments
architects.
and invest in stocks, and in 1977 successfully
introduced nylon and velcro ‘surfer wallets’ Sounds amazing, doesn’t it?
to the United States. Well, that marvelous company does exist and
• In the beginning of the 1980s, Kiyosaki you have heard of it. Google earned the title as
tried his luck in a business that certified the best company to work for in 2017. At the
Heavy metal rock band T-shirts. He sold this end of each year, Glassdoor releases its list
business in 1985. of the best places to work among large U.S.
employers. In its ninth edition, the list is based
• In 1997 he established Cashflow
on employee-submitted reviews. US employees
Technologies, Inc. This company
who work at Google gave the company high
incorporates and runs two of his brands
marks on Pay Scale’s employee survey in a
namely, Rich Dad and Cashflow.
number of areas, including compensation, job
• Kiyosaki is also a real estate investor. satisfaction, and job meaning. Facebook was
He spends a lot of his money on these named the second best place to work. The
investments and has many real estate social network’s employees appreciate having
development ventures. He has various smart coworkers. World Wide Technology
ranked third.