Unit 1

Section I

Task 1

Woman: Wow, it’s really hot today.

Man: That’s for sure. How about some iced tea or coffee?

Woman: Oh, that sounds good.

Man: Great. I’ll make some now. Which would you like?

Task 2

Woman: Do you want to go out for dinner?

Man: Sure. That sounds good. Where should we go?

Woman: Well, we could try the new Italian restaurant. Or the Chinese place. That’s

always good.

Task 3

Woman: Are you having any dessert?

Man: Oh, I don’t know. I’m kind of full.

Woman: Me, too. Well, do you want to share something?

Man: That’s an idea. Hmm. . . Chocolate cake looks good. So does the coconut cake.

And it looks like there’s carrot cake, too . . .

Section II

Task 1

Amy: Josh, wait. Don’t go yet. You should eat a good breakfast.

Josh: I don’t have time! I’m late!

Amy: Josh, you shouldn’t skip breakfast. It gives you energy.

Josh: But I’m not hungry. I had some pizza at 11:30 last night.

Amy: At 11:30? What time did you go to bed?

Josh: Oh, at about 1:00 a.m.

Amy: Josh, you shouldn’t stay up so late. You’re not taking care of yourself.

Josh: Sure I am. I had to study for a test. I want to get to school early so that I can study a little more.

Amy: How are you getting to school?

Josh: I planned to walk, but actually, now I have to run!

Amy: Well, good. You should be more active.

Task 2

Andy: Are you doing anything Thursday night?

Charlotte: Um . . . I don’t think so, why?

Andy: How do you fancy going to a posh do in the West End, champagne reception, dinner and a taxi home—all free?

Charlotte: Oh, are you asking me on a date? Sounds romantic. Hmm, what’s the catch?

Andy: No catch, honest! It is a work do though. And I really don’t wanna go by myself.

Charlotte: I knew it. Look, I’m sorry I can’t, I’ve got this presentation to do for Friday.

Andy: If I help you write your presentation, will you come? I’m really good at presentations， Please?

Charlotte: Well, the other thing is it sounds really posh and I don’t have a thing to wear—you know I’m broke.

Andy: How about I lend you some money! If I lend you the cash to buy a new dress, you’ve got to come!

Charlotte: Wow, you really do want me to come. But you know I hate events where I don’t know anyone. You'll be talking to your workmates all night.

Andy: James will be there, that guy you met at Christmas, the one you said was really good-looking.

Charlotte: Oh right! Hang on, doesn’t he have a girlfriend?

Andy: Not since last week. She’s finished with him. Got another boyfriend, already. So, what do you say, will you come?

Charlotte: Though, alright then. Deal!

Andy: Terrific!

Charlotte: Can you look at what I’ve done so far?

Andy: OK, sure . . .

Charlotte: I might pop out now and get that dress, you couldn't give me that money now, could you?

Andy: Right, OK. Fifty pounds enough?

Charlotte: Do you want me to change my mind about Thursday night? Thanks, see you later.

Section III

I can’t believe I failed math. I mean, it was a difficult class, and I missed two classes when I was sick. But I’ve never failed a class before. I’ve always been a good student—you know, I’ve always gotten As in math, science, English, . . . all my classes. So, well, now I have to take that math class again.