UNIT 12 1 Vocabulary Builder Listen and

UNIT 12 1

Vocabulary Builder Listen and write the sentence number of the activity in the box. 3 12 5 9 1. 7. 2. 8. 3. 8 7 4 2 9. 4. 10. 5. 11. 6. 10 1 11 6 2 12.

Vocabulary Builder Audio Transcripts: 1. Taroko National Park has beautiful mountains and rock cliffs. You can see nice waterfalls there as well. 2. Jade Mountain is the highest mountain in Taiwan. There are some excellent hikes nearby. 3. Kenting has great surfing. You should go there and catch some waves. 4. Would you like to try stinky tofu? It tastes better than it smells. 5. Visit the Hakka Tung Blossom Festival to learn about Hakka culture. 6. You can buy a box of sun cakes as a souvenir in Taichung. 3

Vocabulary Builder Audio Transcripts: 7. Taiwan is famous for its hot springs. They are not to be missed. 8. Are you interested in the history of Taiwan? If so, check out Anping Fort while you’re in Tainan. 9. Taipei 101 is one of the tallest buildings in the world. People can see the entire city from the top floor. 10. Taiwan has many popular snacks. You should try some Taiwanese sweets, like aiyu jelly. 11. Shilin Night Market is the biggest night market in Taipei. Some of the most famous foods there are fried buns and oyster omelets. 12. There’s a large computer mall in Taipei. You can buy many cool things when you visit. 4

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Key Words 1. stinky [`st 6; k 6] adj. Durian is a stinky fruit. Many people can’t stand the smell of it. 2. odd [3 d] adj. They are an odd couple. She talks a lot, and he’s very quiet. 3. explore [6 k`spl 7 r] v. Let’s explore the city in the afternoon. We can rent some bikes. 6

Key Words 4. definitely [`d 5 f 4 n 6 tl 6] adv. I’ll definitely be at the party tomorrow. I can’t wait. 5. worth [w-q] prep. The restaurant is worth trying. It serves the best steaks in town. 6. appreciate [4`pri]i~et] v. I really appreciate Carl’s help with moving all my stuff. 7

Review A. Word Definitions Use the clues to fill in the blanks with the word choices given. Change the word form if necessary. exchange student recommend snack stinky odd explore far definitely recommended 1. I asked the waiter for advice, and he _______ the fish soup. (suggest) snack 2. We stopped for a(n) _______ at a small market. (a light meal) 8

Review A. Word Definitions Use the clues to fill in the blanks with the word choices given. Change the word form if necessary. exchange student recommend snack stinky odd explore far definitely 3. Canada is expensive for tourists because the cities far are so ______ from each other. (not near) stinky 4. Sam’s shoes get ______ during hot summer days. (smells bad) 9

Review A. Word Definitions Use the clues to fill in the blanks with the word choices given. Change the word form if necessary. exchange student recommend snack stinky odd explore far definitely explore 5. This weekend, I’m going to ______ the night markets. (look around) exchange students 6. At our school, there are _________ from Spain and Italy. (goes abroad to study) 10

Review A. Word Definitions Use the clues to fill in the blanks with the word choices given. Change the word form if necessary. exchange student recommend snack stinky odd explore far definitely 7. Taroko Gorge is ______ a must-see place in Taiwan. (certainly) odd 8. I liked the dessert, but it had a really ______ smell. (strange) 11

Review B. Multiple Choice Circle the answers. 1. How many places has Anna already visited in Taipei? a. She has not visited many places. b. She has been to lots of places. c. She has visited Kaohsiung. d. She visited four or five places yesterday. 12

Review B. Multiple Choice Circle the answers. 2. What does Stella say Anna can do at the Shilin Night Market? a. Listen to special music from Taiwan b. Buy some really cheap clothes c. Taste some foods from Taiwan d. Learn about the history of Taiwan 13

Review B. Multiple Choice Circle the answers. 3. How is aiyu jelly usually served? a. It is served before a meal with tea. b. It is served with lemon juice and honey. c. It is served very hot with sugar on top. d. It is served in a large pot with noodles. 14

Review B. Multiple Choice Circle the answers. 4. Why is Anna worried about going to Kaohsiung? a. She says that it is too hot there. b. She hasn’t heard anything about it. c. It is not a good place to visit. d. She thinks it’s too far from Taipei. 15

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Language Center Listen to the audio. Check the best tour for each speaker. 17

Language Center Audio Transcripts: No. 1 Star Tours Have you visited Australia? We are offering a fantastic 11 -day tour of Australia at a fantastic price. If you’re a nature lover, you have to come. We will show you the beautiful forests of Australia. You can go on hikes with our guide. Or, you can just relax and enjoy nature. After that, we will take you to the beach. You can swim in the ocean, see colorful fish, and lie on clean, white sand. We will take you on a boat tour to see whales. You can also go surfing. If you like the ocean and the outdoors, Australia is definitely worth a visit. This trip costs only NT$65, 000. Call us now. 18

Language Center Audio Transcripts: No. 2 Fun Tours Join us on our newest seven-day tour in California. It’s going to be a wonderful vacation for families. First, we will take you to Disneyland. If your children are fans of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, make sure to bring them. They will have a great time there. We will also take you to a water amusement park. You can go on the water slides there or just relax at the pool. This tour is not only for kids. You will stay at a five-star hotel and eat at great restaurants. The trip costs only NT$45, 000. This price includes everything: food, hotel, and tickets. This will be the best vacation of your life. 19

Language Center Audio Transcripts: No. 3 Love Tours Come with us to Rome for four days. If you’re crazy about Roman history, you must visit Italy. You can check out the best museums in Rome and the classical architecture around the city. Besides, this can be a great trip to fall in love. Rome is a romantic city, and we will take you to the best places. Your girlfriend or boyfriend will be very happy. In the evening, we’ll take you to a nice restaurant for great food and fine wine. Then you should go to see an opera. This dream vacation can be yours for only NT$25, 000. Call today. 20

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Language Center Listen to the audio and talk about the following food items. Give information about the questions listed. Tom Yam Kung What is it? soup Where does it come from? Thailand What’s in it? shrimp, red peppers, lemon juice, and fish sauce What does it taste like? sour and spicy What does it go well with? rice 22

Language Center Listen to the audio and talk about the following food items. Give information about the questions listed. Tiramisu What is it? dessert Where does it come from? What’s in it? Italy coffee, cookies, sweet cheese, and eggs What does it taste like? sweet and creamy What does it go well with? coffee or black tea 23

Language Center Listen to the audio and talk about the following food items. Give information about the questions listed. Teriyaki Chicken What is it? main dish Where does it come from? Japan What’s in it? chicken, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice wine What does it taste like? rich, sweet, and salty What does it go well with? plum wine 24

Language Center Audio Transcripts: Dialogue 1: Waiter: Good evening, sir. What can I get for you? Josh: Everything on the menu looks really good. What do you recommend? Waiter: Do you like spicy food? Josh: I love spicy food. Waiter: Our most popular dish is tom yam kung. Josh: What’s that? Waiter: It’s a type of soup. It’s popular in Thailand. Josh: What is it made with? Waiter: It’s made with many things. It has shrimp, red peppers, lemon juice, and fish sauce. Josh: Is it tasty? Waiter: Oh, it’s delicious. Our customers love it. It’s a little sour and very spicy. Josh: Should I order anything else? Waiter: Most people like to eat tom yam kung with rice. Josh: Great! One bowl of tom yam kung and one bowl of rice, please. 25

Language Center Audio Transcripts: Dialogue 2: Jessica: Hey, did you make this cake? Eva: Yes, I did. Jessica: It’s so tasty. It’s really soft. It melts in my mouth. What is it called? Eva: This is tiramisu. It’s a famous Italian dessert. Jessica: I hope I don’t get fat. What do you need to make it? Eva: Not much. You need some coffee, cookies, sweet cheese, and eggs. Jessica: That’s it? This sounds so easy. It probably goes well with black tea. Eva: Yes, but I prefer to eat tiramisu with coffee. Jessica: Maybe you can teach me how to make it. It’s so sweet and creamy. I love it. Eva: Sure. How about we make one tomorrow? 26

Language Center Audio Transcripts: Dialogue 3: Naomi: What do you want to eat? Bryan: There is a wonderful restaurant nearby. They make really good teriyaki chicken. Naomi: I’ve never tried teriyaki chicken. Bryan: It’s one of my favorite dishes. It’s a main dish. It’s made with chicken, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice wine. Naomi: Is it Japanese? Bryan: Yeah, but it’s also popular in other countries. Naomi: Is it good? Bryan: Of course it’s good. Teriyaki sauce is rich and sweet. It’s also a little salty. Naomi: Sounds delicious. Bryan: It is. We should have it with some Japanese plum wine. Naomi: Cool. I love plum wine. Let’s go eat. 27

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Grammar Focus A. Complete the Dialogue Fill in the blanks with the present perfect tense. Use the words given. Have you ever visited Kate: 1. ____________ (you ever visit) New York? My brother has been Sophie: 2. ____________ (my brother be) to New York, I have never been but 3. ____________ (I never be) there. Have you? I have just come Kate: Yes. In fact, 4. ____________ (I just come) back. They have lived I have friends there. 5. ____________ (they live) in New York for years. 29

Grammar Focus A. Complete the Dialogue Fill in the blanks with the present perfect tense. Use the words given. Have you seen Sophie: That sounds wonderful. 6. ___________ (you see) a Broadway show? My friends have seen Kate: Yes, I have. I saw The Lion King. 7. ___________ It has played (my friends see) it two or three times. 8. _________ (it play) on Broadway for 13 years. 30

Grammar Focus A. Complete the Dialogue Fill in the blanks with the present perfect tense. Use the words given. have you done Sophie: What else 9. ___________ (you do) Have you climbed in New York? 10. ___________ (you climb) to the top of the Statue of Liberty? I have taken Kate: No, but 11. _________ (I take) the ferry to Ellis Island. I have decided Sophie: Well, 12. _________ (I decide) to go next summer. 31

Grammar Focus B. Correct the Mistakes Fix the errors in the passage. have had drunk People have drink coffee for a very long time. People in the West have the drink for thousands of years. Others argue about this. They say we have only grew coffee beans for the 1500 s. grown 32 since

Grammar Focus B. Correct the Mistakes Fix the errors in the passage. has become doubled Coffee have became popular in Taiwan too. The number of coffee shops has doubling in the last four years. Recently, Taiwan has also begin to produce its own coffee. In fact, farmers in Taiwan having introduced several kinds. begun have 33

Grammar Focus B. Correct the Mistakes Fix the errors in the passage. hasn’t sold These coffees have sell well both here and abroad. Coffee farming haven’t had a long history in Taiwan, but it’s sure to have a bright future. 34

Reading Vacations are expensive. You have to pay for plane tickets, hotels, and food. There is a solution to this problem: working holidays. On a working holiday, you travel and work at the same time. Does this sound like a silly idea? Well, the jobs don’t have to be boring. Take a look at these openings: 35

Reading In Europe, you can become a balloon chaser. A balloon chaser is part of a crew. The crew drives behind the balloon, sometimes for thousands of miles. The workers use maps and information from the pilot to figure out the landing site. 36

Reading Would you like to live in the French Alps? Hotels and restaurants are always looking for new employees. During your free time, you can go skiing or just enjoy the scenery. 37

Reading In Australia, you can work as a koala catcher. The Australian government needs to protect koalas living in the wild. Your job is to catch koalas. Later, the government will release them into safer areas. 38

Reading Do you like swimming, nature, and excitement? If you do, then maybe you should become a whitewater rafting instructor. This job requires more training. The pay is great, however, and you can do it all over the world. 39

Reading Working holidays are a great way to combine travel and fun. There are many different jobs for you to do. Go on the Internet and start researching your new holiday right away. 40

Key Words 1. solution [s 4`lu]4 n] n. This war is not a solution to our problems. 2. crew [kru] n. It was a great flight. The crew was very friendly. 3. figure out [`f 6 gj 0] [a 8 t] phr. Can you figure out how the dog got into the house? 41

Key Words 4. employee [6 m~pl 7`i] n. The company has around 50 employees. 5. instructor [6 n`str 9 kt 0] n. My friend, Luke, is a diving instructor. 6. research [r 6`s-t]] v. When I want to write an article, I research the subject first. 42

Review A. Synonyms Match the word in bold with its synonym. crew view worker mix team teacher fun estimate figure out employee scenery excitement instructor combine 43

Review A. Synonyms Use the words in bold to fill in the blanks. Change the word form if necessary. crew figure out employee scenery instructor combine excitement 1. If you need anything during your flight, please ask one of the crew _____. scenery 2. Southern China is worth seeing for its beautiful _____. instructor 3. Steve is a driving _____. He’ll show you how to pass your test. 44

Review A. Synonyms Use the words in bold to fill in the blanks. Change the word form if necessary. crew figure out employee scenery instructor combine excitement employee 4. You need to be a company _____ to go through that door. 5. You could hear the excitement in her voice when she talked _____ about her trip. combine 6. When making these cookies, you have to _____ the sugar with the milk and butter while they are hot. 45

Review B. True or False Check T if the statement is true or F if it’s false. 46

Writing Task I Below is a page from a guidebook about Athens. Use the correct form of the words to fill in the blanks. General Information capital coast Athens is the 1. ______ of Greece. It lies close to the 2. ______ of the Mediterranean. Athens gets a lot of sunshine. It can be hot in summer. The best times 3. ______ are during the fall and spring. to visit Places to See definitely There are many sites in Athens. You should 4. ______ visit symbol the Acropolis. It’s famous for being a 5. ______ of democracy. check out Make sure to 6. ______ the nearby Temple of Zeus as well. 47

Writing tour • If you want to explore the old area of Athens, you must join a bike 7. ______. • Athens has more theaters than any other city in the world. You should see a play 8. ______. swimming • There are beaches south of the city. You can go 9. ______ or just relax. nightlife • Athens has a great 10. ______. There are many clubs. Parties start after midnight. • Souvlaki is a traditional Greek fast food. It’s chicken or pork with vegetables. The dish is 11. ______ in thin bread called pita. served hot summer • On a 12. ______ day, you can try a frappé. It is a popular iced coffee drink. 48

Writing Task II Write tourist information about Tainan. Use the chart below to help you. 49

Writing Sample Answer Tainan is the oldest city in Taiwan. The weather is great in this southern city. When you get there, you should take a look at some of the famous places. Anping Fort and the Confucius Temple are wonderful. The Guanziling Hot Springs are worth a visit too. Tainan is good for food. If you want something light, try some rice cake. Dan dan noodles are also a popular dish. The noodles are served with pork and shrimp. For something more filling, check out the coffin toast. Enjoy your trip! 50

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