Getting Ready
Do you hope to do these things in the future? Check (✓) your answers and compare them with a partner.
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No |
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be rich |
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be famous |
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travel to another country |
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graduate from college |
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move to another city |
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have a job I love |
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get married |
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have children |
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buy a house |
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learn a new sport or hobby |
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learn a new language |
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other: ________. |
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Your own answers
Listening 1
People are talking about their hopes for the future. Listen and number the pictures.
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a 5 b 6 c 3 d 4 E 1 f 2
Transcript
1)
A: I hope to be famous someday.
B: Really? Famous for what?
A: Oh, it doesn’t really matter. Maybe I’ll be a singer, or an actor__ or maybe a professional baseball player.
B: Well, good luck!
2)
A: I don’t care about making a lot of money. I just want to have a job that I love.
B: Really? What kind of work do you want to do?
A: I’m not sure yet. Maybe be a doctor. But I want to be look forward to going to work every day.
3)
A: I love children. I hope to have a big family.
B: Oh? How many children do you want to have?
A: Oh, maybe four or five.
B: Four or five? Better you than me!
4)
A: I’ve always dreamed of learning to surf.
B: Surf? Isn’t surfing difficult? And dangerous?
A: Well, yeah, but I’ve heard it’s lots of fun. I really want to try it.
B: Okay, okay. But maybe you should learn to swim first.
A: Yeah, I guess so.
5)
A: I really hope to graduate from college.
B: That’s great. What college do you want to go to?
A: Oh, I’m still in high school. I’m studying for exams at the moment.
B: Oh. Well, study hard. And good luck!
6)
A: dream is to have a big house someday.
B: Really?
A: Yeah. I want four bedrooms, a big yard, a 3-car garage, a pool__
B: Hey, sounds nice. Can I come visit?
Listening 2
Task 1
People are talking about their summer plans. What is each person going to do? Listen and circle the correct answer.
1) Molly is going to ________.
a study for exams
b take exams
c have fun
2) Peter is going to ________.
a go to the movies
b get a part-time job
c relax
3) Cara is going to ________.
a go on a trip with her grandparents
b visit her grandparents
c visit her friends
4) John is going to ________.
a visit friends in Spain
b study Spanish in Mexico
c study Spanish in Spain
5) Nick is going to ________.
a study
b relax
c get a job
6) Julia is going to ________.
a travel for work
b hang out with her friends
c take care of her sister
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1) a 2) b 3) b 4) c 5) b 6) c
Task 2
Listen again. Is each person looking forward to their summer plans? Check (✓) the correct answer.
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Looking forward to the summer |
Not looking forward to the summer |
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1) Molly |
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2) Peter |
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3) Cara |
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4) John |
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5) Nick |
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6) Julia |
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1) Not looking forward to the summer
2) Not looking forward to the summer
3) Looking forward to the summer
4) Looking forward to the summer
5) Looking forward to the summer
6) Not looking forward to the summer
Transcript
1)
Well, unfortunately this summer I’m going to study for exams. I’d like to take a vacation, but this is last summer for studying__ exams are next spring. Next summer I can have fun!
2)
I’m going to try to get a part-time job. I think I might work at a clothing store or a movie theater. I wish I could just relax this summer, but I really need to make money.
3)
I’m going to visit grandparents this summer. I haven’t seen them for a few years, and it’ll be great to spend time with them. I’ll miss friends, but I know we’ll text all the time as usual!
4)
I’m going to study Spanish in Spain this summer. I’m going to live with a Spanish family, so I’ll have to speak Spanish all the time. I’m kind of nervous, but really excited. I hope to make lots of new friends and improve Spanish!
5)
Actually, I don’t have big plans for the summer. I’ll probably just hang around at home and play video games and sleep a lot. I’m always studying during the school year, and I had a job last summer, so it’ll be nice to just relax and take it easy for a change.
6)
I’m going to spend most of the summer babysitting for little sister. parents both have to travel a lot for work, and sister is too young to stay home by herself. It’s not really fair; I’d rather hang out with friends.
Listening 3
Task 1
College students are talking about their plans for after they graduate. Listen and circle the correct statement.
1) a Jake wants to travel to Africa.
b Jake wants to travel to North America.
c Jake has enough money to travel
2) a Libby is going to law school after she graduates.
b Libby has to go to medical school for six years.
c Libby doesn’t really want to be a doctor.
3) a Mary is going to get an apartment with her sister.
b Mary wants to live close to her family.
c It will be easy to find an apartment near the beach.
4) a Matt wants to be an actor.
b Matt moved to Hollywood last week.
c Matt is going to be in a movie called The Surprise.
5) a Zach is getting married after he graduates.
b Zach is marrying his girlfriend, Eva.
c Zach has been going out with Elizabeth for a long time.
6) a Kristin has a new job.
b Kristin is looking for a job.
c Kristin wants to be a teacher.
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1) a 2 b 3) b 4) a 5) a 6) b
Task 2
Listen again. Are they sure or not sure about their plans? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
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Sure |
Not sure |
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1) Jake |
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2) Libby |
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3) Mary |
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4) Matt |
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5) Zach |
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6) Kristin |
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1) Not sure 2) Sure 3) Not sure
4) Sure 5) Sure 6 Not sure
Transcript
1)
A: So, Jake, any plans for after you graduate?
B: Well, I don’t think I want to get a job right away. I might want to travel.
A: Really? Where do you want to go?
B: Well, it would be great to go to Africa__ and maybe South America. Oh, and China.
A: Wow!
B: But I’ll have to make some money first, I guess__ maybe get a job__
2)
A: What are you doing after you graduate, Libby?
B: I’m going to medical school.
A: You’re kidding__ more school?
B: Yeah, it’ll take six years to get medical degree.
A: Well, good for you. I know you’ll be a great doctor.
3)
A: What are you going to do after you graduate, Mary?
B: I might try to find own apartment.
A: Where do you want to live?
B: I’m not sure. I want to live near family, but I dream about living close to the beach.
A: That’s a hard decision.
B: It will probably be difficult to find an apartment by the beach.
4)
A: What are you going to do after you graduate, Matt?
B: I’m going to be an actor. I’m moving to Hollywood next week!
A: Do you have an acting job already?
B: Oh, that’s going to be a surprise!
5)
A: What are you planning to do after graduation, Zach?
B: I’m getting married!
A: Really! That’s exciting! You and Eva are such a perfect couple!
B: Eva? We broke up last year! I’m marrying new girlfriend, Elizabeth.
A: Wow! Things change fast!
6)
A: I can’t believe we’re graduating next week.
B: Neither can I. So, what are you going to do next, Kristin?
A: I have no idea. I’ve been looking for a job, but haven’t had any luck.
B: What kind of job do you want?
A: Oh, just about anything. I don’t know__
Conversation Corner: Talking about plans and hopes
Task 1
Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.
A: What are you ______ ______ do after you graduate, Evan?
B: Well, I hope ______ ______ around the world.
A: Really? Cool! Where do you want to go?
B: Let’s see__ first I’m ______ ______ go to Singapore, then Australia.
A: That’s so exciting. Are you going to travel alone?
B: Well, I’d ______ ______ travel with a friend. Hey, do you want to come with me?
A: That would be great! But I’m going to start a new job in August.
B: Oh. Well, let me know if you ______ your mind.
Task 2
Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to reduce want to, going to, and hope to.
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A: What are you goingto do after you graduate, Evan?
B: Well, I hope totravel around the world.
A: Really? Cool! Where do you want to go?
B: Let’s see__ first I’m goingto go to Singapore, then Australia.
A: That’s so exciting. Are you going to travel alone?
B: Well, I’d liketo travel with a friend. Hey, do you want to come with me?
A: That would be great! But I’m going to start a new job in August.
B: Oh. Well, let me know if you change your mind.
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