find your own place

travel to another country

get an interesting job

move to a new city

I'm looking for an apartment now. I'm really excited. I can't wait to find my own place.
 
2
My friend showed me some great pictures from her tip to Cambodia. For my next vacation, I'd
really like to travel to another country.
 
3
I don't need to make a lot of money, but I would like an interesting and rewarding job.
 
4
My brother is coming here to live with me. He's going to love living in this city.

Education Work
study for a degree find a job
graduate from college retire
go on for a master's degree look for a job
get a promotion

get a degree – finish a basic course of study at high school or university

get a master's degree – finish a high-level college or university course of study
get a promotion – move up to a better or higher level job within the same company
graduate – finish high school, college, or university courses successfully
retire – stop working at a certain age, usually 65 years old

 study for a college degree

 graduate from college
 go on for a master's degree

 look for a job
 find a job
 get a promotion
 retire

"Well, I'm graduating from college next June."

"I'm going to ask my boss for a promotion."

"My friends are going to travel around Europe for two months."

"We're going to have a baby in March."

"I'll be 65 in June."

ManWhat are your plans for next year?

Christy LewisWell, I'm graduating from college next June, so I guess I'll look for a job. I know it
won't be easy to find one – so I may go on for a master's degree. We'll see.
Laura ChangI'm not sure. I might look for a better job. Before that, though, I'm going to ask my
boss for a promotion. But I probably won't get one, so . . .
Paul ReadeWell, some of my friends are going to travel around Europe for two months. I hope
I'll be able to go with them. But it'll be expensive, and I might not be able to afford it.
Jim and Katie ConleyWe're going to have a baby in March, so both of us will probably take
some time off from work. I'm sure the baby will keep us both very busy.
Joe EttaI'm going to retire – I'll be 65 in June – and my wife's already retired. So we'll probably
move to Florida in the fall, or maybe Arizona. We're not going to spend another winter here –
that's for sure!

What are they going to do?

 graduate from college

go on for a master's degree

ask for a promotion

buy a house

go on a trip

have a baby

retire

get married

Christy talks about going on for a master's degree.

Laura thinks she's not going to get a promotion.
Paul wants to go to Europe with his friends.
Jim and Katie are going to have some time off work.
Joe and his wife are probably going to move somewhere hot.

ManWhat are your plans for next year?

Christy LewisWell, I'm graduating from college next June, so I guess I'll look for a job. I know it
won't be easy to find one – so I may go on for a master's degree. We'll see.
Laura ChangI'm not sure. I might look for a better job. Before that, though, I'm going to ask my
boss for a promotion. But I probably won't get one, so . . .
Paul ReadeWell, some of my friends are going to travel around Europe for two months. I hope
I'll be able to go with them. But it'll be expensive, and I might not be able to afford it.
Jim and Katie ConleyWe're going to have a baby in March, so both of us will probably take
some time off from work. I'm sure the baby will keep us both very busy.
Joe EttaI'm going to retire – I'll be 65 in June – and my wife's already retired. So we'll probably
move to Florida in the fall, or maybe Arizona. We're not going to spend another winter here –
that's for sure!

Joe is close to retirement. He says, "I'll be 65 in June."

Christy isn't sure of her plans and says, "I may go on for a master's degree."
Laura isn't sure of her plans, either. She says, "I might look for a better job."
Paul's friends have planned a trip. He says, "Some of my friends are going to Europe this
summer."

Paul says it will be expensive to go to Europe. He's sure about that.

Laura thinks she probably won't get a promotion. She's 95% certain her boss will say no.
Christy says she may study for a master's degree. She's not sure, though.
Laura says she might look for a better job. She says it's possible.
Joe says he is going to retire next June. He's already decided.

She is very good at her job, and I'm sure she will get a promotion.
I am going to graduate from college next year, and then I will look for a job.
He studies very hard, and I know he won't have a problem with the exams next month.
I want to go with my friends to Australia next summer, but it's very expensive, and I won't be
able to afford it.

It's my birthday next week. I'll be 21.

My parents will be here tomorrow. They'll probably arrive in the evening.
My sister's going to start her new job next week. She'll be busy.
My friend and I will be in New York in July. We'll be there for a month.
You're going to Paris? Wow! You'll see the Eiffel Tower!

I'm going to travel around the world. It 'll  be expensive.

I'm going to look for a new job. It won't be easy to find one.
I'm going to move to a new city. I'm sure I 'll make new friends.
We're going to live in California. We won't be cold there.
We're going to have a baby. We 'll be very busy.
I'm going to study for a degree. I won't have a lot of free time.

100% sure Not 100% sure

We're going to Europe in the summer. I may buy an apartment.
I'll be 50 soon. Maybe I'll look for a better job.
We won't go on vacation this year. We might move to Florida.
I'll see you next week. I guess we'll take some time off from
I'm going to retire next year. work.
I'm going to get a promotion in June. I might go to college.
We'll probably take a trip.
Maybe I'll buy a new car next month. 
We'll probably go on vacation in July.
I think I'll go to college and study for a degree.
We'll probably take some time off from work.
I think I'll ask about a promotion.
We'll probably move to Florida in the spring.
I guess I'll retire next year.
Maybe I'll look for a better job.

We may buy a new house

We might take a trip.
I might not go to college.
We’ll probably travel abroad next year.
We may not move to Florida.
I think I’ll ask for a promotion.
We might not go on vacation.
I probably won’t retire next year.

WomanWhat are you going to do at the end of this course?

The man is 100% sure about his plans at the end of the course.
ManI'm going to take a vacation.
2 
WomanWhat are your job plans this year?
The man is not 100% sure about his job plans.
ManI might look for a job.
3 
WomanWhat are your study plans for next year?
The man is not 100% sure about his study plans.
ManI may study for a degree.
4 
WomanWhat are your vacation plans for next summer?
The man is 100% sure about his vacation plans.
ManI'm going to go away with some friends.
5 
WomanAre you going to travel a lot in the next couple of years?
The man is not 100% sure about his travel plans.
ManWell, I might travel abroad.
6 
WomanWhat are your goals for the next five years?
The man is 100% sure he’ll be rich.
ManI'm going to be rich!

AWhat are you going to do at the end of this course?

BI'm not sure. I guess I'll take another course.
CI don't know. I may travel abroad with my brother. He thinks his class mightfinish early this
year, so we might go in May.

AAre your friends going away for vacation next summer?

BWell, they 're all going to do different things. One friend is going to Istanbul. I'd love to go,
too, but I don't know. I might not be able to afford it.
CFour of my friends will be 21, so we 're having a big party. It's going to be fun.

AAre you going to look for a new job next year?

BActually, I just got a new job. I'm going to work for the local newspaper. How about you?
CI don't know. I think I'll study for a certificate in nutrition. I mean, I'll probably go back to
school because I'm pretty sure I won't get a job.

Man What are you going to do at the end of this course?

Woman I'm not sure. I guess I'll take another course.

Man I don't know. I may travel abroad with my brother. He thinks his classes might finish early
this year, so we might go in May.

Woman Are your friends going away for vacation next summer?

Man Well, they're all going to do different things. One friend is going to Istanbul. I'd love to go,
too, but I don't know. I might not be able to afford it.

Woman Four of my friends will be 21, so we're having a big party. It's going to be fun.

Man Are you going to look for a new job next year?

Woman Actually, I just got a new job. I'm going to work for the local newspaper.

Man I don't know. I think I'll study for a certificate in nutrition. I mean, I'll probably go back to
school because I'm pretty sure I won't get a job.

Woman Are you going to travel a lot in the next couple of years?

Man I might go and visit my cousin in California next year.

Woman My best friend and I are probably going to Brazil next summer.

Man What are your goals for the next five years?

Woman I think I’ll look for a new job in a year or two. I want to get experience at different
companies.

Man We’re going to buy a house, and then we’ll probably start a family.

Do you think all your friends will have children?

Do you think the teacher will be a millionaire someday?
Do you think your parents will ever move to another city?
Do you think anyone in the class will be famous someday?

Do you think your best friend will always be your friend?

Do you think the teacher will be a millionaire someday?
Do you think your parents will ever move to another city?
Do you think all your friends will have children?
Do you think anyone in the class will be famous someday?

Give your own answers. Here are some examples. 

 
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I think that I'll probably have a job in an office somewhere. I might move to a bigger city, like
New York. I don't think I'll move to another country or be famous. I might get married and have
a family. I'd like that.
 
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I'm going to graduate and then I'll look for a job. I guess I'll work in an office. I'll probably move
to a bigger city. I might move to another country, too. Maybe I'll move to France. I'd like to learn
French. I'd like to travel all over the world, but it's so expensive. I guess I'll have to get a really
good job!

Firefighter
Paramedic
police officer
journalist

sales representative
doctor
nurse
dentist

letter carrier
computer specialist
business executive
assistant

plumber
carpenter
electrician
architect

A nurse works in a hospital with doctors.

A doctor checks your health.
A plumber fixes sinks, bathtubs, and showers.
A carpenter makes cabinets and shelves.
A dentist fixes people’s teeth.
A letter carrier takes the mail to offices and homes.

An architect designs buildings.
A paramedic helps people at accidents before they get to the hospital.
A computer specialist knows a lot about technology.
A journalist writes for a newspaper.
A receptionist makes appointments for you with the dentist.
An electrician fixes lights and lamps.

Help people
Build and
in Work in an office
fix things
emergencies
plumbers police officers assistants
carpenters paramedics computer specialists
electricians firefighters business executives

You thought your test grade was bad, but it's 100%.
"I can't believe it."

You thought your test grade was perfect, but it's only 60%.
"I'm disappointed."

Your parents want you to get perfect grades on all your exams.
"There's a lot of pressure on me."

You want to be a lawyer.

"I want to go into law."

You just met someone who spoke English really well.

"She was fluent in English."

DrewI can't believe we just have one more year of college!

BeccaI know.
DrewWhat are you going to do when you graduate?
BeccaWell, I may go to law school if I get good grades next year.

Becca and Drew are talking about possible plans after graduation.

True False

1 Becca and Drew graduated from

college recently.

2 Becca's parents want her to be a

lawyer.

3 Becca wants to be a lawyer.

DrewI can't believe we just have one more year of college!

BeccaI know.
DrewWhat are you going to do when you graduate?
BeccaWell, I may go to law school if I get good grades next year.
DrewOh, I'm sure you will.
BeccaWell, you never know. My parents will be disappointed if I don't go into law. They're both
lawyers.
DrewWow. That's a lot of pressure.
BeccaYeah. And after I graduate, I'll be able to work in their firm.
DrewUh-huh. Well, that's good.
BeccaBut I don't really want to be a lawyer. . . . I want to be a journalist. I guess I need to
decide before I go home for the summer.
DrewWell, good luck!

When will Becca and Drew finish college? next year

What do Becca's parents do? They are lawyers.
What does Becca want to be? a journalist

When does Becca need to decide about law school? before she goes home

DrewWhat are you going to do when you graduate?

BeccaWell, I may go to law school if I get good grades next year.
DrewOh, I'm sure you will.
BeccaWell, you never know. My parents will be disappointed if I don't go into law. They're
both lawyers.
DrewWow. That's a lot of pressure.
BeccaYeah. And after I graduate, I'll be able to work in their firm.
DrewUh-huh. Well, that's good.
BeccaYeah, but I don't really want to be a lawyer. . . . I want to be a journalist. I guess I need to
decide before I go home for the summer.
DrewWell, good luck!
Becca may go to law school when she graduates from college.
She may go to law school if she gets good grades.
After she graduates, she'll be able to work in her parents' firm.
If Becca doesn't go into law, they will be disappointed.
She needs to decide before she goes home for the summer.

When class is over today, I'm going to go shopping.

Before I go to bed tonight, I'll probably watch TV.
Maybe I'll play tennis next weekend if I have time.
When my English is totally fluent, I hope I'll be able to get a better job.
If I earn a lot of money in the next ten years, I may retire.
In the future, if I don't have a good job, I might go back to college.
I'm going to call my friend after I finish my homework.

Before I look for a new job, I think I'll talk to my boss.

Maybe I'll visit my friend tonight if he's at home.
When my boss retires, I hope I'll be able to get her job.
I might go swimming before I go to work tomorrow.
If I don't earn a lot of money in the next ten years, I may go back to college.
I want to retire before I turn 55.
I hope we'll be able to celebrate when we pass our exams.
When I'm older, I think I'll buy a beach apartment.

Before this semester is over, I think I'll be able to get a job.

I'll probably travel a little after I finish my studies.
If I don't get a good job after I graduate, I might go on for a master's degree.
If I earn a lot of money in the next ten years, I may buy a house.
I'd like to spend time with my cousins when I visit my relatives again.
If I become really fluent in English, I hope I'll be able to get a job as an interpreter.
I think I'll move to a warmer climate after I retire.

Man What are you going to do when class is over today?

Woman When class is over today, I might go to the library.

Woman What will you do before you go to bed tonight?

Man Before I go to bed tonight, I'll probably send a few emails.

Man What are you going to do tomorrow morning?

Woman I might go to a café before I come to class tomorrow.

Woman If you have time, are you going on a trip this month?

Man Maybe I'll go to the mountains if I have time.

Man What will you do next week if you have some free time?

Woman I hope I'll be able to watch some TV next week.

Woman After you finish your homework, what are you going to do?

Man After I finish my homework, I'll go exercise for a while.

Give your own answers. Here are some examples. 

 
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I want to graduate in the next two years. Then I'm going to get married before I'm 25. After I
turn 30, I might have children. When I'm in my 60s, I'll probably retire. I may even buy a big
house and move to a different country if I have the time and the money. We'll see.
 
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Right now I just want to get a good job! It's really hard in the area I went into. Then I hope I'm
going to earn a lot of money before I'm 40. I want to have money to travel. After I turn 50, I
might get married, but I'm not sure. When I'm in my 60s, I'll probably just relax and have fun. I
may even go back to school if I really want to. It's always good to learn new things.

  –er / –
  –ant / –ent   –ist   –ian
or
actor assistant receptionist electrician
doctor travel agent journalist musician
firefighter consultant artist librarian
letter dentist
carrier
police
 officer
writer

Work Home and family Education

get a promotion sell a house get into school
get a job have a baby pass an exam
find a job get married take an exam
look for a job buy a house get good grades

Let's have a barbecue this weekend.

Let's not run out of gas. Make sure you get some.
Don't drive so fast this time. You don't want a speeding ticket.
Call me and remind me to bring my beach umbrella.

What things will Olivia and Jake take to the barbecue?

 steaks

salad

a microwave

chairs

homework

drinks

passports

When is the barbecue? this weekend

Who's going to bring a beach umbrella? Olivia
Who's going to drive? Jake

OliviaI'm really looking forward to the barbecue this weekend.

JakeMe too. I'll get some steaks, if you like.
OliviaOK. That sounds good. And I'll bring some salad and stuff. Will you bring some chairs?
Oh, and remind me to bring my beach umbrella.
JakeAll right. And I won't forget the drinks this time, either.
OliviaGood. Uh, do you want me to drive?
JakeNo, I'll drive. You can't afford any more speeding tickets.
OliviaOK. Then make sure you go to the gas station before you pick me up. We don't want to
run out of gas again.
JakeAll right. I will. But hey, we only ran out of gas that one time!

TrueFalse
1
Jake offers to get some steaks.

2
Olivia will bring salad.

3
Olivia will bring chairs.

4
Olivia will drive to the barbecue.

5
Olivia and Jake ran out of gas one time.

OliviaI'm really looking forward to the barbecue this weekend.

JakeMe too. I'll get some steaks, if you like.
OliviaOK. That sounds good. And I'll bring some salad and stuff. Will you bring some chairs?
Oh, and remind me to bring my beach umbrella.
JakeAll right. And I won't forget the drinks this time, either.
OliviaGood. Uh, do you want me to drive?
JakeNo, I'll drive. You can't afford any more speeding tickets.
OliviaOK. Then make sure you go to the gas station before you pick me up. We don't want to
run out of gas again.
JakeAll right. I will. But hey, we only ran out of gas that one time!
Notice
Notice how Olivia and Jake use I'll and I won't to make offers and promises.
 
I'll get some steaks. (an offer)
I won't forget the drinks. (a promise)

I can borrow my parents' car. I'll drive.

We have to leave early, but don't worry. I won't forget to call you.
We just need some sandwiches. I'll make them.
We need water, too. I'll buy some bottles later.
I won't forget the GPS. I'll bring a camera, too.
We should check the weather before we go. I'll look at the forecast.
We don't have a trail map. I'll get one.

1
How are we going to get there?
I can borrow my parents' car. I'll drive.

ADo we have to leave early? I might oversleep.

BDon't worry. I'll call you.

AWhat food should we take?

BJust some sandwiches. I'll make them.

AHow about something to drink, too?

BYeah. I'll buy some bottles of water later.

AWill you remember to bring your GPS?

BSure. I won't forget. I'll bring a camera, too.

AShould we check the weather before we go?

BProbably. I'll look at the forecast.

ADo we have a trail map?

BNo, we don't. I'll get one.

1 
ManLet's go on a hiking trip this weekend.
Good idea. I'll check on the weather.
2 
WomanHow are we going to get there? I can't drive.
That's OK. I can. I'll borrow my parents' car.
3 
ManDo we have to leave early? I might oversleep.
If you want, I'll call you when I wake up.
4 
WomanI'm not sure I have the right kind of boots.
I have an extra pair in your size. I'll bring them.

1 
ManWill you remember to bring a map this time?
Yes. I won't forget. I promise.
2 
WomanWho's going to bring the food?
I will. I'll make some chicken sandwiches.
3 
WomanAre we going to hike all day? I'm not in shape.
Don't worry. I'll plan a short walk if you want.
4 
ManAre you going to walk too fast for me?
No. Don't worry. I won't.

ACould you help me with my computer? I think it has a virus.

BAll right. I'll take a look at it this afternoon.

AI have a favor to ask. Can you give me a ride to class tomorrow?

BOK. I'll pick you up at 9:00.

AI might get a new tablet this weekend. Can you help me choose one?
BOK. I'll come to the store with you.

AI'm going to paint my apartment next weekend. Could you help me?
BAll right. I'll come over on Saturday and bring my brushes.

AWe're having a lot of people to dinner. Could you lend us some chairs?
BOK. I'll bring them over tonight.

ACan you check this work for me after class? I'm not sure about it.
BOK. I'll meet you in the café after class.
ManCould you look at my computer today? I think it has a virus.
WomanAll right. I'll take a look at it after lunch.
2 
WomanCan you call me sometime this weekend? I need to ask a favor.
ManOK. I'll call you Saturday morning.
3 
WomanI want to buy a new tablet this weekend. Can you help me choose one?
ManOK. I'll come to the store with you.
4 
ManI'm going to paint my apartment next weekend. Could you help me?
WomanI'm not sure. I'm busy on Saturday.
5 
ManWe're having a lot of people to dinner. Could you lend us some chairs?
WomanOK. I'll bring them over tonight.
6 
WomanCan you check this work for me after class? I'm not sure about it.
ManOh, I have a driving lesson after class. Sorry.

What kind of celebration are Jack and Helen planning? a retirement party

Which topics do they talk about?

 a surprise party

a barbecue

emailing the invitations

drinks

cooking

the date of the party

the time of the party

music

gifts

dancing

HelenJack. You know Dad's going to retire next month . . . ?

JackYeah . . .
HelenWell. Mom's not planning a party for him. I spoke to her yesterday and she says she's
kind of busy right now, so I thought maybe we could organize it.
JackOK.
HelenSo I said to Mom, "We'll do it", I mean, "we'll organize it."
JackYeah . . .
HelenBut Mom says she'll pay for everything.
JackOh, OK. Well, that's good, we can help. So is it going to be a surprise party?
HelenNo. It's just going to be at their house, so we can't keep it a secret, really. So any ideas? I
mean, I don't think we can cook a big dinner or anything. There will be a lot of people.
JackOK. Well, let's have a barbecue. I'll do it. Dad loves steak and we can cook some chicken,
too. I can do the shopping for all that.
HelenWell, all right . . . I guess. . . . I mean, remember the barbecue we had for Mom's
birthday? When you burned all the chicken?
JackIt wasn't that bad! . . . Anyway, I promise I won't burn it this time. . . .
HelenOK, and I'll make potato salad and things like that.
JackAll right. But we need to know how many people will be there. Like, who are we going to
invite exactly?
HelenOh, Mom says she'll give us a guest list. She said it's mainly family, neighbors, and a few
co-workers. . . . About forty people.
JackForty people?
HelenYeah. Maybe we could send out the invitations online. You know, make a fancy invitation
on a website and then just email it.
JackDo we have all the email addresses?
HelenNo. Mom says she'll get those for us, too.
JackOK. So, what are we going to put in the invitation?
HelenOh, something like, "You're invited to a retirement party for Adam Johnson." And then
just add Mom and Dad's address and send them. Easy.
JackSo when is it going to be? I mean, when's Dad's last day at work?
HelenUm, June twentieth; that's on a Friday. Mom thinks Sunday afternoon's a good time
though, probably around three.
JackSo Sunday, June twenty-second at what time?
HelenAt three.
JackYou know, maybe you should do the invitations. So far you're just making potato salad,
and I'm doing all the shopping and cooking!
HelenOh, all right. I'll send out the invitations.
JackOh, good. Thanks. Just remember not to put the wrong date – like you did for your party!
HelenAll right. I promise I won't do that again. OK, now. Do you think you'll have time to find a
gift for Dad?
JackNot really. And I'm not good at buying gifts.
HelenAll right. I'll buy a gift and a card. OK. . . . So I guess that's it. Anything else?

HelenJack. You know Dad's going to retire next month . . . ?

JackYeah . . .
HelenWell. Mom's not planning a party for him. I spoke to her yesterday and she says she's
kind of busy right now, so I thought maybe we could organize it.
JackOK.
HelenSo I said to Mom, "We'll do it", I mean, "we'll organize it."
JackYeah . . .
HelenBut Mom says she'll pay for everything.
JackOh, OK. Well, that's good, we can help. So is it going to be a surprise party?
HelenNo. It's just going to be at their house, so we can't keep it a secret, really. So any ideas? I
mean, I don't think we can cook a big dinner or anything. There will be a lot of people.
JackOK. Well, let's have a barbecue. I'll do it. Dad loves steak and we can cook some chicken,
too. I can do the shopping for all that.
HelenWell, all right . . . I guess. . . . I mean, remember the barbecue we had for Mom's
birthday? When you burned all the chicken?
JackIt wasn't that bad! . . . Anyway, I promise I won't burn it this time. . . .
HelenOK, and I'll make potato salad and things like that.
JackAll right. But we need to know how many people will be there. Like, who are we going to
invite exactly?
HelenOh, Mom says she'll give us a guest list. She said it's mainly family, neighbors, and a few
co-workers. . . . About forty people.
JackForty people?
HelenYeah. Maybe we could send out the invitations online. You know, make a fancy invitation
on a website and then just email it.
JackDo we have all the email addresses?
HelenNo. Mom says she'll get those for us, too.
JackOK. So, what are we going to put in the invitation?
HelenOh, something like, "You're invited to a retirement party for Adam Johnson." And then
just add Mom and Dad's address and send them. Easy.
JackSo when is it going to be? I mean, when's Dad's last day at work?
HelenUm, June twentieth; that's on a Friday. Mom thinks Sunday afternoon's a good time
though, probably around three.
JackSo Sunday, June twenty-second at what time?
HelenAt three.
JackYou know, maybe you should do the invitations. So far you're just making potato salad,
and I'm doing all the shopping and cooking!
HelenOh, all right. I'll send out the invitations.
JackOh, good. Thanks. Just remember not to put the wrong date – like you did for your party!
HelenAll right. I promise I won't do that again. OK, now. Do you think you'll have time to find a
gift for Dad?
JackNot really. And I'm not good at buying gifts.
HelenAll right. I'll buy a gift and a card. OK. . . . So I guess that's it. Anything else?

Their mother promises she'll send a guest list and pay for everything.

Jack says he'll shop and do the cooking. He says he won't burn the food.
Helen says she'll send the invitations online. She won't get the date wrong. Helen will
also buy a gift and a card.

False
True

1 Jack and Helen are going to pay

for the party.
 2 The party will be at their parents'
house.

3 Jack burned the food at their

mom's birthday party.

4 They're only going to invite

family members.

5 The party will start around 3:00

on Sunday, June 22.

6 Jack wants to buy the gift for

their dad.

Man Could you look at my computer today? I think it has a virus.

Woman All right. I'll take a look at it after lunch.

Woman Can you call me sometime this weekend? I need to ask a favor.

Man OK. I'll call you Saturday morning.

Woman I want to buy a new tablet this weekend. Can you help me choose one?

Man OK. I'll come to the store with you.

Man I'm going to paint my apartment next weekend. Could you help me?

Woman I'm not sure. I'm busy on Saturday.

Man We're having a lot of people to dinner. Could you lend us some chairs?

Woman OK. I'll bring them over tonight.

You can display information on your car windshield. Show

It's convenient to stream directions to your phone. send and receive data continuously from

the Internet

Scientists go into space regularly these days. beyond Earth’s atmosphere

The bridge stretches from the city to an island. go from

You can monitor your heart rate if you need to. watch and check

1. An analyst. . .

 studies information in an organized way.

 2. Goggles are a kind of glasses. Virtual goggles show you pictures or information

from a computer or the Internet.

3. A spaceship flies people into space.

4. The outer atmosphere is the upper part of the atmosphere, just before space .

5. A prototype is the first model or example of an invention.

6. If GPS is built-in to your car, it is part of the original car.

WHAT WILL LIFE BE LIKE IN THE FUTURE? 

Our analyst says that some weird and wonderful ideas of the future might not be that far

away. 

1 

Smartphones, tablets, and laptops are getting thinner and lighter than ever before. However, in

the future, you might not need to carry any gadgets around with you. If designers have their

way, you may just need to wear a pair of "virtual goggles" instead. Scientists are testing

prototypes at the moment, though it may be some time before they're actually on store shelves.
 

These goggles will act like a computer screen and display information and entertainment from

the Internet.

So, when you are sightseeing, you'll be able to see information about a famous building in front

of you. Or you'll be able to get a review of the restaurant menu you're looking at. The goggles

will have GPS, so you'll be able to stream directions to a party or locate a nearby coffee shop.

They will also have a camera to take photos, and you won't need a cell phone anymore. The

goggles will have that built in, too.

2 

You might not be able to take a trip into space right now, but in the near future, we may all

have access to the outer atmosphere. Private spaceships are taking reservations – at a cost –

for flights into space. In the meantime, a Japanese company says it is developing a space

elevator. The elevator, which will carry 30 passengers, will stretch from a base on the ground

up to a space station 36,000 kilometers (22,000 miles) above the earth. It will take eight days

to reach the space station. Luckily, the elevator will have beds and entertainment on board.

The company says it may be ready by 2050.

3 

You can already buy mirrors with TVs in them, so you can watch the morning news while you

brush your teeth. However, in the future, mirrors will be able to do much, much more. What

would you look like with long blonde hair? Or with a beard? In the future, you will be able to

simply tap your mirror if you want to see yourself with different features. Your mirror will also

monitor your health, and it'll be able to tell you when you need a visit to the doctor's office. And

before you go to work, you'll be able to set the time for a nice, relaxing bath. Now how hot do

you want the water?

Virtual goggles will . . .

connect to the Internet.

take photos.

give you directions to places.

The Japanese space elevator will . . .

 take people into outer space.
have entertainment on board.

3
In the future, mirrors will . . .

show you with different features.

check your health.

Smartphones, tablets, and laptops are getting thinner and lighter than ever

before. However, in the future, you might not need to carry any gadgets around with

you.

These goggles will act like a computer screen and display information and

entertainment from the Internet. So, when you are sightseeing, you’ll be able to see

information about a famous building in front of you.

The goggles will have GPS, so you’ll be able to stream directions to a party or locate a

nearby coffee shop.

You can already buy mirrors with TVs in them, so you can watch the morning news

while you brush your teeth. However, in the future, mirrors will be able to do much,

much more.

1 According to the article, you will need gadgets like smartphones and laptops in the future.

2 The article says virtual goggles will be on sale soon.

3 Virtual goggles will "know" when they see famous buildings.

 4 You can book a ride on a private spaceship now.

5 The space elevator will take less than a week to get to the space station.

6 Mirrors with TVs in them are now in stores.

7 Mirrors will contact your doctor for you.

8 Mirrors will be able to get a bath ready for you.

SophiaHey, Alan, here. Read this article. It's really interesting. It's about some new inventions
they're working on.
AlanOh, OK. Thanks. . . . Oh, you know what? Iread this same article the other day. Those
virtual goggles were cool, huh?
SophiaYeah, but . . .
AlanI mean, it's amazing really. To think, like, you won't need to carry around a laptop or a
phone or anything, and you'll be able to be on the Internet all day. And totally hands-free.
SophiaYeah. But it'll be difficult to see where you're going. I mean, you won't be able to wear
them when you drive, right?
AlanI don't know. You might be able to. And then you can get directions, too, and you won't
need a GPS in your car!
SophiaOh, here I'll make us some coffee.
AlanOh, all right. Thanks. So yeah, you read about the space elevator, too. What do you think
of that? I mean, it's amazing, huh? You know, that we'll be able to see Earth from above.
SophiaYeah. But is it really possible to build that thing? I wouldn't want to go up it.
AlanWhy not? It seems like it'll be a lot safer than a spaceship. . . . Well, I hope I'll be able to
ride on it someday.
SophiaSafer? You're kidding! It might get stuck 10 thousand miles above Earth. And then you
won't be able to do anything! I mean, you're not in a ten-story building.
AlanOh, that won't happen. I'm sure the scientists know what they're doing.
SophiaYou know, I kind of liked the idea of a "smart mirror." This is going to sound silly, but
you know, you'll be able to make better decisions about how you look. Like with my hair, I'm
always changing my hairstyle, and then I'm usually disappointed after I do it.
AlanReally? I don't think they're a good idea. Who wants to spend more time looking in a
mirror? Anyway, your hair always looks nice!
SophiaThanks. But it's good that it'll be able to monitor your health, too. I mean, it might help
you stay healthier.
AlanWell, you really don't need a mirror to do that. Anyway, we're too young to worry about our
health right now!

SophiaAlan
1
virtual goggles
 2
a space elevator

3
a smart mirror

virtual a space
a smart mirror
goggles elevator
You won't You can You can make better decisions about hairstyles.
have to see Earth It might help you stay healthier.
carry a from outer
laptop or a space.
phone. It'll be
You won't safer than
need a a
GPS in spaceship.
your car.

Virtual goggles will be the only gadget you will

need in the future.

2 Virtual goggles will be dangerous because they will distract pe

3 A space elevator is a great idea. People will use them for vaca
trips.

4 I wouldn't like to take a ride on a space elevator. It sounds sca

5 Space elevators will never work.

6 A smart mirror will help people make better decisions about th

appearance.

7 Smart mirrors will be common in every home in the future.

8 People will stay healthier if they have a smart mirror.

"Smart" Refrigerators 
Scientists predict that people will have "smart" refrigerators in the future. Scanners will read bar
codes on your food and order more food online when you run out.
I think this will make our lives better. First, you won't need to go grocery shopping anymore, so
you'll have more time to do fun things. Second, you'll never come home and find an empty
refrigerator, so you'll never be hungry. Next, scanners will tell you if the food is bad, so you
won't get sick. Finally, you'll be able to plan all your meals in advance and you will always
know what to cook for dinner.

In the future, we may be able to travel to Mars. People will be able to take a vacation

there, and explore the planet in a space vehicle. It will be expensive, but I think people

will pay for space flights.

First, it will be an amazing adventure. People will be able to experience space and a

different planet. People love to explore. Second, scientists will be able to learn a lot

about Mars. Their discoveries might help people on earth. Finally, people may be able

to live on Mars someday. When the Earth gets too crowded, people will move to other

planets.

Travel to Mars will be possible. However, it will probably take many years before we

can go there.
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Blog entry: 

In the future, robots may be able to do all our household chores. If they can save time

for us, it will be a good thing. Robots will make our lives easier and better in a lot of

ways.

First, they will be able to clean every room in the house. They will iron and fold laundry,

wash the dishes, and make the beds. They will save us a lot of time.

Second, robots will have dinner ready when we get home from work. People will eat

healthier food if a robot cooks dinner. They won't need frozen meals or take-out meals.

Next, robots will be able to help children with homework. Robots will read to children,

and teach them to write. 

Finally, robots might become our friends. If you live alone, robots will keep you

company. They will be able to help older people if they fall, for example. 

Robots will probably be in our homes in the near future. I can't wait.

Blog entry: 

In the near future, there may be driverless cars on our roads. People won't need to

drive at all. They will just sit in the car while the car drives to a destination. I think this

will be a bad thing.

First, a lot of people enjoy driving. It won't be fun just to sit and do nothing while a
 computer drives the car.

Second, people won't need driving skills anymore. People need to learn different skills.

It's good for us.  People need challenges. We can't just sit while robots and computers

do everything for us.

Next, driverless cars will be very expensive. Most people won't be able to afford them.

They will be expensive to fix when they break down, too.

Finally, driverless cars will choose the route you take. You won't be able to change

your mind at the last minute and take a different route. They won't be flexible.

I am not looking forward to driverless cars in the future.

A
Do they look a like?BNo, they look totally different.
AWhat does Austin look like?
BHe’s short and heavy, and he’s got a mustache.

AWho does Austin look like?

BAustin looks like his mother. She’s short, too.

AHow tall is Tyler?
BHe’s six feet tall. He’s a lot taller than Austin.

AWhat color are his eyes?

BHis eyes are blue.

ADo they both have brown hair?

BYes, but Tyler’s hair is longer and darker than Austin’s.
AAre they both muscular?
BNo, Austin is more muscular than Tyler. He works out morethan Tyler.

ADo they both have freckles?

BYes, but Tyler has fewer freckles than Austin. Austin probably spends more time in the sun.

Is Tyler the one with the spiked hair?

BNo, that’s Austin. Tyler’s the one with the ponytail – the one inthe striped shirt.

Austin is shorter and heavier than Tyler. – Tyler is taller and thinner than Austin.
Austin’s hair is shorter and lighter than Tyler’s. – Tyler’s hair is longer and darker than
Austin’s.
Tyler has fewer freckles. – Austin has more freckles.
Austin spends more time in the sun. – Tyler spends less time in the sun.
Tyler works out less than Austin. – Austin works out more than Tyler.

Describing faces Describing hairstyles Ways of communicating

have freckles have a ponytail send a text message
wear braces wear cornrows make a phone call
have a beard have long hair send a letter
have a mustache wear braids send a postcard

1
You can do this with your telephone.
Do you mean send a text message?

Keiko often has her hair like this. – Do you mean she has a ponytail?

Juan has these on his nose. – Do you mean freckles?

You send one of these if you are on vacation. – Do you mean a postcard?

This is someone who designs buildings. – Do you mean an architect?

This is someone who reports the news. – Do you mean a journalist?

GregGreg Waters.

KenjiHello, Greg. This is Kenji from the office in Tokyo. I was just calling to ask . . . What time
are you arriving on Monday?
GregWell, I have my ticket here. Let’s see, I arrive at, um, 3:30 p.m.
KenjiOK, I’ll come to the airport to meet you. Oh, hold on a second – I’ve got another call.
GregAll right. . .
KenjiHi. Sorry about that. So, what was I saying? Oh, yes, I’ll meet you. So how will I
recognize you?
GregWell, I’m tall and I’ve got blond hair and –
KenjiSorry, Greg, I can’t hear you. You’re breaking up.
GregOK. Listen, I’ll call you back. . .
KenjiHi. That’s better. So, where were we?
GregI was describing myself. So, um, I’ll be the blond guy with the sunglasses, wearing a
USA T-shirt.
KenjiUm, OK. Maybe I should wear a – what do you call it? A thing with my name on it so you
can find me?
GregOh, you mean a badge. Good idea!
When I get home tonight, I’m going to make dinner, and I might practice the piano, but I
probably won’t go online.

If you want help with your homework this weekend, I’ll help you. I’m not doing anything on
Saturday, but I may go and visit my parents on Sunday.

If I win the lottery, I promise I’ll buy all my classmates dinner. I’ll also get my own apartment,
and I might go back to school full-time, too.

If I ever become famous, I won’t change. I’ll still be myself and I won’t move to another city.