Guide Nouveau de Francais

1 Tell me about 1.
Pre-Reading Exercises
yourself 2. Reading Exercises
3. Post-Reading Exercises
Pages 1-2
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easy introductions speech man 00:32
1. Pre-Reading Exercises
Having pen friends is a good way to meet people. What kinds of things
would you write or talk about when introducing yourself to a pen friend
(pen pal) for the first time? How do these topics change depending on the
situation and the person to whom you are speaking (e.g., an older man on
a airplane or a fellow student at a party)?
HELPFUL TIP: When meeting

people for the first time, be careful to not
share too much personal information about
yourself. There is always time for the later
if you feel comfortable with the person.
2. Reading Exercises
Read to the conversation and create yours with the given information in
French. If you go to the following website http://www.esl-
lab.com/selfintro/selfintrord1.htm by pressing the "Play Audio" you can
listen to the conversation in English. Create your own questions and
answer these. Here you are an example in English.
Hi. My name's Greg, and I'm originally from Denver, Colorado, but my family
moved to Arizona when I was about 3, so I grew up there. I graduated from high
school about three years ago, and I am currently attending a university in my city.
I'm a junior, and I am majoring in economics with a minor in Spanish. I also work
part time as a cashier at a grocery store. Life is really busy, but I enjoy hiking,
reading, and hanging out with friends in my free time. When I graduate, I want to
work for a company in this area.
Key Vocabulary
originally (adverb): in the beginning, in the first place

- My mom is originally from a small town in Texas.
currently (adverb): now, at this time
- She is currently working as a server at a restaurant.
attend (verb): go to
- I want to attend a school near my family.
junior (noun): third-year student
- He is only a junior, so he has another year to graduate.
major in (verb): have as one's main field of study
- I'm thinking about majoring in restaurant and hotel management.
cashier (noun): a person who receives and pays out money at a
store
- Kathy found a job as a cashier at a restaurant.
grocery store (noun): supermarket
- My brother works full time as the manager of a grocery store.
hang out (phrasal verb): spend time with, socialize
- We usually hang out with friends after school.
1. What is the man's name?

A. Craig
B. Greg
C. Gary
2. Where was the man born?

A. Arizona
B. Kansas
C. Colorado
3. Which sentence best describes his university studies?
A. He is a third-year student.
B. He is majoring in Spanish.
C. He really enjoys his studies.
4. Where does the man work?

A. at a bookstore
B. at a restaurant
C. at a supermarket
5. What is one thing the man likes to do in his free time?

A. reading
B. jogging
C. camping
Correct answers:
1. Greg
2. Colorado
3. He is a third-year student.
4. at a supermarket
5. reading
Do practice activities to review the vocabulary:
Mixed-Up Sentence
Take expressions and put the parts (words) in disorder. Then, put them in order to form again a
sentence. Ask a partner to put the sentence in order.
Sentence and Vocabulary Matching

Match the items on the right to the items on the left by dragging them over. You have to create
different situations where you can match with the different options you give.
Text Completion Quiz

Create a text with some gaps, then share it with a partner so he can complete the missing words
with the options you give.
Introduce yourself to several people (e.g, classmates, coworkers,
complete strangers) in different situations. Then, find a Website where
you can locate people with the same interests as your own. Consider
writing someone as a way of communicating with a new pen friend.
2 Hotel Reservations 1. Pre-Reading Exercises
Pages 1-9 3. Vocabulary
http://www.expression- 4. Post-Reading Exercises
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5. Online Investigations
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easy hotels conversation man - woman 01:14
Finding a cheap hotel is important to budget travelers, whether for an

Hawaiian honeymoon, adventure travel in the mountains, or for business
in Europe. How do you find a budget hotel: though an online hotel
reservations Web site, in a guidebook, or in the phone book? What
questions would you ask if you called to make a hotel reservation?
HELPFUL TIP: Many hotels accept

reservations over the Internet, so compare
prices and book a room early to avoid
problems.
French. If you go to the following website http://www.esl-
lab.com/hotel1/hotel1.htm by pressing the "Play Audio" you can listen to
the conversation in English. Create your own questions and answer
these. Here you are an example in English.
Hotel Clerk: Hello. Sunnyside Inn. May I help you?
Man: Yes, I'd like to reserve a room for two on the 21st of March.
Hotel Clerk: Okay. Let me check our computer here for a moment. The 21st of
May, right?
Man: No. March, not May.
Hotel Clerk: Oh, sorry. Let me see here. Hmmm.
Man: Are you all booked that night?
Hotel Clerk: Well, we have one suite available, complete with a kitchenetteand a
sauna bath. And the view of the city is great, too.
Man: How much is that?
Hotel Clerk: It's only $200 dollars, plus a 10% room tax.
Man: Oh, that's a little too expensive for me. Do you have a cheaper room available
either on the 20th or the 22nd?
Hotel Clerk: Well, would you like a smoking or a non-smoking room?
Man: Non-smoking, please.
Hotel Clerk: Okay, we do have a few rooms available on the 20th; we're full on the
22nd, unless you want a smoking room.
Man: Well, how much is the non-smoking room on the 20th?
Hotel Clerk: $80 dollars, plus the 10% room tax.
Man: Okay, that'll be fine.
Hotel Clerk: All right. Could I have your name, please?
Man: Yes. Bob Maexner.
Hotel Clerk: How do you spell your last name, Mr. Maexner?
Man: M-A-E-X-N-E-R.
Hotel Clerk: Okay, Mr. Maexner, we look forward to seeing you on March 20th.
Man: Okay. Goodbye.

Key Vocabulary
suite (noun): a group of connected rooms at a hotel

- I decided to reserve a suite for our honeymoon.
kitchenette (noun): a very small kitchen
- My first apartment was very small and only had a kitchenette.
1. The man makes a reservation finally for which day?

A. March 20th
B. March 21st
C. March 22nd
2. What kind of room does the man prefer?

A. a non-smoking room
B. a smoking room
C. either one is okay
3. Why doesn't he want to reserve the suite?

A. It doesn't have a nice view.
B. It doesn't come with a sauna bath.
C. It's too expensive.
4. Including tax, how much is the man's room?

A. 80 dollars
B. 88 dollars
C. 96 dollars
5. How do you spell the man's name?

A. Maxner
B. Maexner
C. Mexner
Correct answers:
1. March 20th
2. a non-smoking room
3. It's too expensive.
4. 88 dollars
5. Maexner
3. Vocabulary Activities
Multiple-Choice and Short-Answer Questions

Take expressions and give different multiple-choice answers. With a partner of you answer to the
questions. Make it as follows:
Let me ______________ to see if we have any rooms available.
? check
? test
? view
I'd like to ______________ a hotel room for April 21st.
? schedule
? reserve
? buy
This hotel is one of the best in the city, and the employees try to roll out the __________
carpet for special guests.
? red
? green
? blue
Do you have any rooms with a _______________ where I can prepare basic meals?
? kitchenette
? cooking
? suite
The rooms at that hotel cost $300 a night, and that is a little ________________ for me.
There's no way I could pay for that.
? expensive
? cheap
? reasonable
Mixed-Up Sentence
Take expressions and put the parts in disorder. Then, put them in order to form again a sentence.
Ask a partner to put the sentence in order. Make it as follows:
to reserve
want
hotel
I
room
a

Talk about a hotel where you stayed at least one night. How much did it
cost to stay? Describe the room and the hotel facilities. Would you stay
there again? Why or why not?
Think about good and bad experiences you have had when staying at a
hotel or other travel accommodation. How was the service and room? Did
the hotel promise something that it didn't provide in the end? Do you feel
you were charged unreasonable fees?
5. Online Investigations -
Choose a city that you want to visit and use the Internet to find three
cheap, affordable accommodations (hotels, youth hostels, etc.) that
interest you in that area. Then, compare prices, location, and amenities of
each. Finally, decide where to stay based on the information you
collected. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
3 Hotel Check-In 3. Vocabulary
Pages 1-9 4. Post-Reading

difficult hotel reservations conversation two men 01:50
Most people look for budget or cheap hotels when they go on vacation,
but no matter whether you stay in a cheap hotel or a luxurious one, you
can encounter problems when making hotel reservations. Write a list all of
the possible problems that could occur with hotel reservations (e.g., the
receptionist who took your reservation misunderstood the date you were
scheduled to arrive). Talk with a partner and discuss these.
HELPFUL TIP: Booking a hotel

during the off season can save you
considerable money, and using the
Internet can help you find the best deals.
Also, a travel agent might be able to help
you find discounts and ideal places based
on your needs.
French. If you go to the following http://www.esl-
lab.com/checkin/checkinrd1.htm by pressing the "Play Audio" you can
Guest: Hi. I have a reservation for tonight.
Hotel Clerk: And your name?
Guest: It's Nelson. Charles Nelson. <pHotel Clerk: Okay. Mr. Nelson. That's a
room for five, and . . .
Guest: Excuse me? You mean a room for five dollars? I didn't know the special
was so good.
Hotel Clerk: No, no, no. According to our records, a room for five guests
was booked under your name.
Guest: No. No. Hold on. There must be some mistake.
Hotel Clerk: Okay. Let's check this again. Okay, Mr. Charles C. Nelson for
tonight . . .
Guest: Ah. There's the problem. My name is Charles Nelson, not Charles C.
Nelson. [Uhh] You must have two guests under the name.
Hotel Clerk: Okay. Let me check this again. Oh. Okay. Here we are.
Guest: Yeah.
Hotel Clerk: Charles Nelson. A room for one for the 19th . . .
Guest: Wait, wait! It was for tonight. Not tomorrow night.
Hotel Clerk: Hum. Hum. I don't think we have any rooms for tonight. There's
a convention going on in town, and uh, let's see. Yeah, no rooms.
Guest: Ah come on! You must have something. Anything.
Hotel Clerk: Well. We do have some rooms under renovation with just a roll-a-
way bed. [U-hh] None of the normal amenities like a TV or working shower or
toilet.
Guest: Ah man. Come on. There must be something else.
Hotel Clerk: Well. Let, let me check my computer here. Ah!
Guest: What?
Hotel Clerk: There has been a cancellation for this evening. A honeymoon suite
is now available.
Guest: Great. I'll take it.
Hotel Clerk: But I'll have to charge you two hundred fifty dollars for the night.
Guest: Ah. Man. I should get a discount for the inconvenience.
Hotel Clerk: Well. The best I can give you is a ten percent discount plus a ticket
for a free continental breakfast.
Guest: Hey. Isn't the breakfast free anyway?
Hotel Clerk: Well, only on weekends.
Guest: I want to talk to the manager.
Hotel Clerk: Wait, wait, wait Mr. Nelson. I think I can give you an additional
15 percent discount and I'll throw in a free room for the next time you visit us.
Guest: That I'll be a long time.
Key Vocabulary
book (verb): to reserve in advance, for example, a plane ticket or a

hotel room
- You'll need to book a room at least a month in advance.
convention (noun): a large formal assembly or group of organized
meetings held over several days
- Participants can receive a discount if they register early for
the convention.
renovation (noun): the condition of being restored to its former
good condition
- The convention center is under renovation to repair damage
caused by the tornado.
amenities (noun): things that make one comfortable and at ease
- My son had a difficult time adapting to life in the wilderness
because of the lack of amenities he was used to.
1. What is the first problem with the man's reservation?
A. The hotel confused him with another guest.
B. Rooms are overbooked for that evening.
C. There are no more rooms available for five people.
D. The price for the room is more than he expected.
2. For what day did Mr. Nelson make a hotel reservation?

A. the eighteenth
B. the nineteenth
C. the twentieth
D. the twenty-first
3. What is taking place in the city that makes getting another room almost
impossible?
A. a marathon
B. an outdoor music festival
C. a conference
D. building renovation
4. How much is the initial discount on the honeymoon suite after Mr.
Nelson complains about the hotel service?
A. $10
B. $15
C. $20
D. $25
5. How does Mr. Nelson respond when the hotel clerk offers to provide
him with a free room on his next visit?
A. He thinks it will take a long time for him to receive the free coupon
for the room.
B. He feels he should first receive an apology from the manager for
what has happened.
C. He suggests that the hotel should give guests an additional 15%
discount in cases like his.
D. He implies that he might not visit again because of the problems he
has had.
Correct answers:
1. The hotel confused him w ith another guest.
2. the eighteenth
3. a conference
4. $25
5. He implies that he might not visit again because
of the problems he has had.
3. Vocabulary Activities [Top]
Mixed-Up Sentence
Ask a partner to put the sentence in order.


Summarize the problems that a guest can encounter on his/her visit to a

hotel. Was each problem resolved to his satisfaction? What would you
have done if you had been in his shoes? Discuss your feelings.
Imagine that you want to make hotel reservations for your dream vacation
in another country, but you are looking for very cozy, traditional
accommodations instead of a big-chain hotel. Select a city and then find
two places that you are within your budget, but also will give you a taste
of the local culture. Compare the prices and amenities of each place.
4 Hotel Room Service 2. Reading Exercises
Pages 1-9 4. Online Investigations

easy room service conversation man - woman 01:00
What kinds of things can you order from room service at a hotel? What
types of hotels offer such services?
HELPFUL TIP: If you don't

understand items on the menu at a
restaurant, then don't be afraid to ask a
server.
French. http://www.esl-lab.com/roomservice/roomservicerd1.htm by
pressing the "Play Audio" you can listen to the conversation in English.
Create your own questions and answer these. Here you are an example
in English.
Woman: Hello. This is the front desk. Tess, speaking, How can I help
you?
Man: Yes, I'd like to order room service.
Woman: Okay. What can I get for you?

Man: Well. Okay. I'd like to order a grilled chicken sandwich [ Okay. ],
some fries, and a small salad.
Woman: Okay. What kind of dressing?
Man: Okay, well, I'll . . . . how about ranch? But I'd like it on the side.
Woman: Okay. On the side. Anything else for you?
Man: Uh, yeah. How about a glass of orange juice?
Woman: Okay. Large or small?
Man: Well, let's, let's go with a large.
Woman: Okay. And what room are you in?
Man: I'm in . . . I'm in . . . , let's see. Well, I can't remember! Oh, yeah. I'm
in room 640.
Woman: And your name?
Man: It's James.
Woman: Alright.
Man: And, uh. Oh, yeah. How long will it take?
Woman: Oh, it shouldn't be more than about 30 minutes.
Man: Okay and okay. Well, what time is it now?
Woman: [ It's ] six, forty-five (6:45).
Man: Alright. Thank you.
Woman: Perfect.
1. The man orders a ______________, fries, and a small salad.

A. steak
B. chicken sandwich
C. hamburger
2. What drink or beverage does the man order

A. some orange juice
B. a coke
C. a glass of milk
3. The man is in room ______.

A. 614
B. 640
C. 644
4. What is the man's name?

A. Joseph
B. Joshua
C. James
5. About when will the hotel deliver the man's food?

A. 7:00
B. 7:15
C. 7:30
Correct answers:
1. chicken sandw ich
2. some orange juice
3. 640
4. James
5. 7:15
What are the advantages and disadvantages of ordering food through

room services?
Use the Internet to research two hotels in a city that you want to visit.
Does the hotel offer room service? If so, how much do food items cost?
What are the hours of room service?
5 Leisure Activities 2. Reading Exercises
Presentation 5. Online Investigations

medium free time plans conversation man - woman 01:10
Getting together with friends on group date can be a fun activity,

especially when you like hanging out with people. In such situations, what
kinds of activities do you like to do with your friends (e.g., going to watch
a movie, playing video games, hiking, etc.).
HELPFUL TIP: Having good friends

can be a real support when life "throws
you a curve ball" (challenges). Find
friends who share your same interests and
values.
lab.com/nightlife/nightliferd1.htm by pressing the "Play Audio" you can
Stuart: Amy. So, how are you doing?

Amy: Oh, hi Stuart. School is so crazy these days, and when I'm not at school, I'm at
work.
Stuart: Hey, listen. I'm getting together with Sara and Paul tonight, and a few of our
other friends are going to join us. [Oh.] And, we're . . . well, we're going out to eat
and then catch a movie. Why don't you come with us?
Amy: Hey, I'd love to, but I have to cram for a test tomorrow.
Stuart: Ah, come on. We're planning on having dinner around 6:30 and then seeing
a movie at 7:30. We should be home by 10:30 . . . 11:30 at the latest. I mean you're
always saying that you don't have any friends . . . and that your love life . . . well,
that you don't have one. Come on!
Amy: I . . . I don't think I'd better. I haven't been feeling well lately.
Stuart: Yeah, because you study too much. Well, we'll have a blast. Come on!
Relax. [Well . . .] And it's Sara's birthday, too. And we're throwing her a small
birthday party after the movie. Come on. Best friends always stick together.
Amy: Oh. Okay.
Stuart: Great. I'll pick you up at 6:00.
Amy: Okay. See you then, but I have to be back by 10:30.
Stuart: Ah, 10:30 . . . Midnight. It's all the same. See you at 6:00.
Key Vocabulary
catch a movie (verb): watch

- Let's catch a movie this afternoon after school is over.
cram (verb): study hard
- I had to cram all night for the final text in my biology class.
blast (noun): fun time
- Thanks for inviting me to the party yesterday. It was a real blast.
throw a party (verb): have
- My parents are throwing a big party for my brother who just got
married.
midnight (adverb): 12 o'clock at night, the middle of the night
- I have to be back home by midnight. It's a family rule.
1. What is Stuart planning to do with his friends?
A. go for a drive and have a picnic
B. watch a football game
C. see a movie and have dinner
2. Why does Amy say she can't go with them?

A. She has to study for an exam.
B. She doesn't have any spending money.
C. She already has plans to attend a party.
3. What are they planning to do at the end of the evening?

A. watch a video
B. have a party
C. play some games
4. How is Amy getting to the activity?

A. She's driving her car.
B. Stuart is giving her a ride.
C. She's taking the bus.
5. What time does Amy want to be home?

A. at 10:30 p.m.
B. at 11:30 p.m.
C. at midnight
Correct answers:
1. see a movie and have dinner
2. She has to study for an exam.
3. have a party
4. Stuart is giving her a ride.
5. at 10:30 p.m.
Mixed-Up Sentence

Leisure Activities
A. Imagine that you want to get together with a few new friends from
out of town next weekend. What two or three leisure or recreational
activities would you consider doing to introduce your friends to your
city? Use the Internet to plan your day and look up the cost,
operating hours, and location of each activity you plan. Discuss
your results.
Sightseeing in Town
B. Imagine that you are visiting a new city for the first time as a tourist,
whether it be Paris, London, Sydney, Rome, or New York City.
Many people are looking for cheap travel ideas. What things would
you like to do? What places would you visit? What would you buy?
Does your choice of activities depend on whether you are on a
Hawaiian honeymoon, a travel adventure, or on business?
Where are you from?
C. Introduce yourself to two other people from different countries using

given and studied information.
Leisure Activities
A. You are going on vacation to Medelln City for one week, but before
you go, you want to plan your leisure activities. Use the Internet to
find information and then plan your week. You should look up
details on times, cost, transportation, and other relevant
information:
an outing to Guatape Rock, Arv Park, Comuna 13 and a choice of

your interest
a trip on the Metro System
a visit to a famous museum
a night out
dinner at an authentic local restaurant
Sightseeing in Town
B. You are thinking about going on vacation to these three cities:

Paris, New York City, and Tokyo. How much would it cost to fly to
each of these cities? Use the Internet to check on prices and
compare. Now, choose one more place of your choice and find out
how much it would cost to fly there.
6 Job Interview 2. Reading Exercises
Presentation 4. Post-Reading Exercises

difficult job interview conversation man - woman 03:55
What kinds of questions do businesses ask potential employees during

job interviews?
HELPFUL TIP: Before you got to a job interview, carefully think of a few
questions you might ask the company. Doing so can show your potential employer
that you have done your research. Try
http://cache.media.education.gouv.fr/file/fevrier2017/58/2/fiches_metier_hotellerie_restauration_accueillir-
conseiller-servir_716582.pdf
lab.com/jobinterview/jobinterviewrd1.htm by pressing the "Play Audio" you
can listen to the conversation in English. Create your own questions and
Woman: Hi. Thanks for coming to the interview today. It's nice to meet you.
Man: Well, thank you.

Woman: To begin with, why don't you tell us a little about yourself?
Man: Okay. Um, yeah. I've always been interested in teaching in a language program
like this, and uh, I graduated with a degree in English and psychology eight years ago,
[ Oh, really, both? ]. Yeah, and uh then I landed my first job overseas in Japan.
Woman: Oh, wow. That's pretty impressive. What did you do there? What kind of work?
Man: Well, I worked full time, um, for a private language school in Tokyo for the first
two years, and then I found a job at a community college.
Woman: Oh really? So, exactly what did you do in your work there then?
Man: Well, I taught English and, uh, culinary arts.
Woman: You taught cooking classes?
Man: Well, well, I know it sounds like an unusual combination, but I completed a
program in culinary arts before I got my, uh, English and psychology degrees.
Woman: Oh, Wow. You've done a lot, haven't you? [ Yeah. ] So, what exactly, um, how
did you teach and what exactly did you do?
Man: Well, um, many of my students wanted to become chefs in restaurants, or they
wanted to start their own restaurants, uh, and in our area, there were many, uh,
tourists tourist spots. A lot of tourists came to that particular area, and so with English,
they would be able to communicate not only with suppliers, you know things that they
need for restaurant's food and so forth, but also with their customers, and so I taught
them English and cooking at the same time.
Woman: Wow. That's, that's pretty impressive. That's interesting. [ . . . and tasty. ] Oh, I
bet. So, why did you return to the United States? How long have you been back?
Man: I've been back for, uh, probably about a year now.
Woman: Okay, so what brought you back then?
Man: Well, one of my former students opened a sushi restaurant, uh, in town, and he
asked me to work with him.
Woman: Really? What's the name of the restaurant?
Man: Well, it's called Flying Sushi. Have you ever heard of it?
Woman: Yes, I've been there. Their food is fabulous; it's top-notch. It's really hard just
to get a reservation there.
Man: I know, and uh, well, I work there two weeknights, and uh, and then . . .
Woman: So, two nights a week you're working there still?
Man: Right, right, but then, but . . . I want to return to teaching. I've also been working
as a therapist at a treatment center for teenagers struggling withdepression and other
mental health disorders.
Woman: Oh, wow, that would be a really interesting job.
Man: It is, it is.
Woman: Wow. You have such a wide range of experience. Uh, you know, to be honest,
we have fifteen people who are applying for this position. You've got quite a
background, but why don't you tell me three reasons why you would be the best person
for this job.
Man: Um, well, first of all, uh, I understand that different students have different
learning styles, and for that reason, I have used iPads, video, music, cooking, drama, role
plays, and games to reach every student. [ That's good. ] And second, I have a
background in academic and psychological counseling and advising [ Uh, huh ] . . . skills
that are often needed, you know, in working with international students.
Woman: Yeah, that could be really useful.
Man: Yeah, so you know, many of them struggle with, uh, emotional turmoil, you know,
home sickness . . . .
Woman: Yeah, coming to a new place . . .
Man: Right, so making the transition can be very overwhelming, and uh . . .
Woman: Good. So, what would you say would be a third reason?
Man: And finally, I speak four different languages . . . .
Woman: Four? Wow! What languages do you speak?
Man: Well, I speak Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese at an advanced level. [ At an

advanced level? Wow. ] And I also speak Arabic at a high-intermediate level.
Woman: That's very, very impressive. You do have an impressive resume.

Man: Thank you.
Woman: Uh, what we're doing . . . we're going to have two rounds of interviews, and we
will contact you on Friday and let you know whether or not you'll be coming back for the
second round of interviews.
Man: Okay.
Woman: It's been really nice meeting you, and thank you for your time.
Key Vocabulary
land (verb): find a job

- My father was able to land a very good job immediately after he
graduated from college.
impressive (adjective): making a strong impression, great,
wonderful
- The job offer wasn't that impressive, so I didn't take it.
culinary arts (noun): cooking, the preparation of food for meals
- This college offers a great culinary arts program if you are
interested.
tourist spot (noun): a place where tourists visit things of interest
such as museums, scenary, or shopping areas
- Hawaii is a fantastic tourist spot if you enjoy surfing.
fabulous (adjective): great, wonderful
- How did you land this fabulous job with so little experience?
top-notch (adjective): of the best quality
- This school's business program is top-notch, and for this reason, it
is hard to get in.
struggle (with) (verb): try hard to do something
I struggled to find a new job for one year.
How long have you struggled withthat terrible work schedule?
depression (noun): a very sad or hopeless feeling or mental state
My brother has struggled with depression for a long time.
disorder (noun): a mental condition that is not normal
Some international students struggle with emotional disorders when
they live overseas.
turmoil (noun): a state of confusion
The company has been in serious turmoil since the president quit
suddenly.
transition (noun): a change from one condition to another
The transition from a language program the university can be
difficult for some students.
overwhelming (adjective): a feeling that something is so difficult or
confusing that you cannot do it
The job was so overwhelming for James that he only last two
weeks in the job.
bliss (noun): perfect happiness
Running long races isn't all bliss. There are times when you feel
terrible, and you want to quit.
1. The man studied English and ___________ at the university.

A. biology
B. psychology
C. sociology
2. He found his first job in Japan at a ____________.

A. community college
B. university
C. private language school
3. The man's cooking students wanted to _____________.

A. open their own restaurants
B. practice English with tourists
C. create new food items
4. Now, the man works at a Japanese restaurant and at a ____________.

A. language training center
B. modern fitness center
C. mental health treatment center
5. The man should be a good candidate for the job because he

_________.
A. has taught in many different countries
B. has experience in psychological advising
C. specializes in grammar instruction
Correct answers:
1. psychology
2. private language school
3. open their ow n restaurants
4. mental health treatment center
5. has experience in psychological
advising
Mixed-Up Sentence

Think about your own major or future career. What are four qualities or
qualifications that help people in your field become successful? Think
about your own major place of work. Think in a presentation you will
handle in the workplace of your dreams and the information you will say
to convince your interviewer.
Use the Internet to look up three jobs that interest you. What Web sites
do you find most useful to find these job offerings? Use the Internet to find
out how the workplace is and the different possibilities you have in terms
of your skills and attitude.

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1 Tell me about 1.

Level: Topic: Type: Speakers: Length:

HELPFUL TIP: When meeting

originally (adverb): in the beginning, in the first place

1. What is the man's name?

2. Where was the man born?

4. Where does the man work?

5. What is one thing the man likes to do in his free time?

Do practice activities to review the vocabulary:

Sentence and Vocabulary Matching

Text Completion Quiz

Level: Topic: Type: Speakers: Length:

Finding a cheap hotel is important to budget travelers, whether for an

HELPFUL TIP: Many hotels accept

Hotel Clerk: Hello. Sunnyside Inn. May I help you?

Man: No. March, not May.

Hotel Clerk: Oh, sorry. Let me see here. Hmmm.

Man: Are you all booked that night?

Man: How much is that?

Hotel Clerk: Well, would you like a smoking or a non-smoking room?

Man: Non-smoking, please.

Man: Well, how much is the non-smoking room on the 20th?

Hotel Clerk: $80 dollars, plus the 10% room tax.

Man: Okay, that'll be fine.

Hotel Clerk: All right. Could I have your name, please?

Man: Yes. Bob Maexner.

Man: Okay. Goodbye.

suite (noun): a group of connected rooms at a hotel

1. The man makes a reservation finally for which day?

2. What kind of room does the man prefer?

3. Why doesn't he want to reserve the suite?

4. Including tax, how much is the man's room?

5. How do you spell the man's name?

Multiple-Choice and Short-Answer Questions

Let me ______________ to see if we have any rooms available.

I'd like to ______________ a hotel room for April 21st.

Text Completion Quiz

Level: Topic: Type: Speakers: Length:

HELPFUL TIP: Booking a hotel

Guest: No. No. Hold on. There must be some mistake.

Guest: Wait, wait! It was for tonight. Not tomorrow night.

Guest: Ah come on! You must have something. Anything.

Guest: Ah man. Come on. There must be something else.

Hotel Clerk: Well. Let, let me check my computer here. Ah!

Guest: Great. I'll take it.

Guest: Ah. Man. I should get a discount for the inconvenience.

Guest: Hey. Isn't the breakfast free anyway?

Hotel Clerk: Well, only on weekends.

Guest: I want to talk to the manager.

Guest: That I'll be a long time.

book (verb): to reserve in advance, for example, a plane ticket or a

2. For what day did Mr. Nelson make a hotel reservation?

3. Vocabulary Activities [Top]

Sentence and Vocabulary Matching

Text Completion Quiz

Summarize the problems that a guest can encounter on his/her visit to a

Level: Topic: Type: Speakers: Length:

HELPFUL TIP: If you don't

Man: Yes, I'd like to order room service.

Woman: Okay. What can I get for you?

Woman: Okay. What kind of dressing?

Woman: Okay. On the side. Anything else for you?

Man: Uh, yeah. How about a glass of orange juice?

Woman: Okay. Large or small?