Q2e Listening & Speaking 1: Audio Script

UNIT 3
Unit 3, Sociology, The Q Classroom Page 51

Teacher: The Unit 3 Question is “What is the best kind of vacation?” What
are some different kinds of vacations? Marcus?
Marcus: There are relaxing vacations, like going to the beach. There are tourism
vacations, where you see sights and go to museums. There are nature vacations,
where you go camping or fishing.
Teacher: Yuna, which do you think is the best kind of vacation?
Yuna: Relaxing. I like to go to the beach.
Teacher: What do you think, Sophy? What’s the best kind of vacation?
Sophy: For me, it’s a tourism vacation. I like to visit new cities, especially in other
countries, and learn about other cultures.
Teacher: How about you, Felix? What do you think is the best kind of vacation?
Felix: Hmm. I think the best kind of vacation is something unusual, like going to Africa or
seeing polar bears in the Arctic. I don’t want to relax on vacation. I want to see
something really different from what I see every day.

Unit 3, Note-taking Skill, Example Page 53

F: Costa Rica located in Central America. It borders the countries of Nicaragua and
Panama, as well as the Pacific Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea.

From the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries, Costa Rica was under Spanish rule. It
became an independent country on September twenty-first, 1821.

Today, because of its warm, sunny weather, relaxing beaches, and natural beauty,
Costa Rica is a very popular place for tourists. About 2 million people travel there
every year.

Unit 3, Note-taking Skill, Activity A Page 53

F: But Costa Rica is not just a good place for a vacation. It’s also a great place to study
nature and learn about ways to protect the Earth’s environment. The land in Costa
Rica is different everywhere. There are mountains, the ocean, rainforest, and flat dry
areas. This means there are thousands of different types of animals and plants living
there. And the country has many laws that protect the land and environment and the
plants and animals that live there. In fact, nearly thirty percent of Costa Rica’s land is
protected by law. In 2009, a group of British environmental experts named Costa
Rica the “greenest” country in the world.

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Unit 3, Listening 1, Activity A, C Page 55

Speaker 1: Every year, millions of people visit famous places around the world.
Tourism can be good. Tourists spend money. This helps local businesses and
makes jobs for local people. But tourists can also cause problems. What are the
effects of having tourists, and what are people doing to help?

Speaker 2: This is the Great Wall of China.

The Great Wall of China runs 8,852 kilometers across the north of China. Some parts
of the wall are over 2,000 years old. About 53,000 tourists visit this amazing site
every day. That’s about 10 million visitors a year. When tourists’ buses and cars
drive near the wall, it shakes the very old stones. Also, visitors usually walk on top
of the wall. Over many years, those millions of walking feet have begun to destroy
large parts of it. Many areas of the wall are now closed to visitors. Some people say
that if we aren’t careful, the future of this amazing place is in danger.

Speaker 1: Here we are at the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador. The
Galapagos Islands are in the Pacific Ocean near South America. The 19 main islands
are home to thousands of plants and animals. About 175,000 tourists visit the
islands every year. They come on planes or boats from many different places. And
these planes and boats sometimes carry insects that don’t belong in the Galapagos
Islands. This is dangerous for the local plants and animals. Now airlines must
spray visitors’ clothing and bags with a special liquid to kill any insects before they
get off the plane or boat.

Speaker 2: Next we visit Antarctica.

Most people don’t think of Antarctica as a good place for a relaxing vacation. But
some say it’s one of the most beautiful and interesting places on Earth. The first
group of tourists arrived there in 1956. There were only about 500 visitors a year
then. Today, there are close to 50,000. The growing tourist business is causing
pollution, changing the land, and causing problems for animals. For this reason,
tourists must follow special rules. For example, they cannot feed animals, move or
take any plants; and they must wash their boots before walking to a new area.

Unit 3, Listening Skill, Example 1 Page 57

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Unit 3, Listening Skill, Example 2 Page 57

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Unit 3, Listening Skill, Example 3 Page 57

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Unit 3, Listening Skill, Activity A Page 58

1. The Great Wall of China runs 8,852 kilometers across the north of
China. Some parts of the wall are over 2,000 years old. About 53,000
tourists visit this amazing site every day. That’s about 10 million
visitors a year.
2. The Galapagos Islands are in the Pacific Ocean near South America.
The 19 main islands are home to thousands of plants and animals.
About 175,000 tourists visit the islands every year.
3. Most people don’t think of Antarctica as a good place for a relaxing
vacation. But some say it’s one of the most beautiful and interesting
places on Earth. The first group of tourists arrived there in 1956.
There were only about 500 visitors a year then. Today, there are close
to 50,000.

Unit 3, Listening Skill, Activity C Page 59

1. Mt. Everest is 8,850 meters high.

2. The Eiffel Tower in Paris was built in 1889.
3. Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, is 828 meters tall.
4. The population of New York City is about 8,300,000.
5. There are 7,107 islands in the Philippines.
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6. Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world’s tallest waterfall. It’s 979 meters tall.

Unit 3, Listening 2, Activity A, B Page 61

Lisa: Good evening. Thank you all for coming. I’m happy that you’re interested in our
travel tour for volunteers to Cusco, Peru. Traveling and working as a volunteer is a
wonderful experience, and I’m sure you’re going to enjoy it. OK. Let’s get started.
First, I’m going to give you some information about the trip.
Cusco is a pretty city with a population of about 350,000. It’s near the Andes
Mountains. It’s about three hours by train to Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca city.
Female student: Wow. Can we go there?
Lisa: Yes, at the end of the first week we are going to visit Machu Picchu. Our trip is four
weeks: from June 13th to July 5th. The first two weeks will prepare you for your
volunteer work. You’re going to study Spanish and learn about the culture of Peru.
Are there any questions about that?
Male Student: Yes, where are we going to stay?
Lisa: You’re all going to live with local families. We have wonderful host families. You’re
going to eat meals with them, speak Spanish with them, and help them around the
house—just like a member of the family.
Female student: What kind of volunteer work are we going to do?
Lisa: On this trip, we’re going to help repair a local school. This school is very old, and
many classrooms need repairs. We’re going to put in new windows, paint the
classrooms, and make it a better place for the children who study there.
Male Student: Can we meet the children?
Lisa: Yes, in fact, part of the volunteer work is teaching at the school. You’re going to work
with the teachers and help them with anything they need. You may teach English, or
lead sports or games.
Female student: That sounds great.
Lisa: Yes, most volunteers say this is the most enjoyable part of the trip. When they see
the children’s happy faces, they know the positive effects of their work.

Unit 3, Grammar, Activity B Page 68

1. What are you going to do in China?

I’m going to do volunteer work in Shanghai.
2. Where are we going to stay?
You’re going to live with a local family.
3. Can we go to the National Museum today?
No, we’re going to go shopping.
4. How long is your trip?
We’re going to return on May 16th.
5. Is John going to take a vacation this year? Yes, he’s going to go to Hawaii.

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Unit 3, Pronunciation, Examples Page 69

1. We’re going to visit Italy next year.

We’re going to [gonna] visit Italy next year.
2. She isn’t going to come with us.
She isn’t going to [gonna] come with us.
3. I’m going to stay with a family in Madrid.
I’m going to [gonna] stay with a family in Madrid.
4. They aren’t going to join a tour.
They aren’t going to [gonna] join a tour.

Unit 3, Unit Assignment, Activity A, B Page 71

Doug: Hello, everyone. I’m Doug, and this is Lisa. We’re going to tell you
about our tree-planting tour to Nepal. Let’s start with the tour
schedule. This is a 14-day tour. We’re going to leave on March 9th and
come back on March 22nd. Now let’s move on to lodging. In
Kathmandu, we’re going to stay in a nice Western-style hotel for a few
days. When we go on our hike, we’re going to camp in tents. OK. Now
Lisa is going to tell you about the activities we’re going to do.
Lisa: Thanks, Doug. We’re going to spend four days hiking and camping in
the Himalayas. We will learn about the plants and animals in the
mountains. On Day 9 of the tour, we are going to arrive at a small
village called Sirendanda. We’ll spend three days planting trees there
with the local people. Next, I’m going to talk about the food. You’re
going to try some local food. Meat dishes are popular, but if you don’t
eat meat, the rice curry with fresh vegetables is wonderful. Doug is
going to take over.
Doug: To wrap up, I’m going to tell you about the cost. The trip costs $2,700.
That price includes hotel and all meals. . . .

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