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Assessment Audioscript UNIT 1 GENERAL TEST, PART 1 Mark: Hi, Vera. What classes are you going to take this semester? Vera: Oh, hi, Mark. I’ve already signed up for a computer programming class and a couple of computer design courses. I just have to decide on two more electives now. Mark: Computer courses? Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t your background in architecture? Vera: Well, I thought about becoming an architect, but I changed my mind. I worked part-time at a computer company this summer, and I really enjoyed it. So now I want to pursue a degree in technology. Mark: That’s cool. Did you have to apply to the new program or just switch classes? Vera: Since I was already accepted by the school, I just had to change my major. I completed mostly general classes last year, which work for either degree. So it was easy to make the change. Mark: I see. So, what electives are you thinking about taking? Vera: I might take something not related to technology at all; for example, a dance class. Mark: Really? How long have you been dancing? Vera: Oh, I took a class or two when I was younger. I’m not going to fulfill a dream or anything by taking dance. I just think the exercise will help me with my other classes. And I’d like to try something fun. Mark: I see. What kind of dance will you take? Vera: Oh, nothing special. Just a run-of-themill class. You know, something to get me moving. What about you? What classes are you taking? Mark: Oh, I don’t know. I’m still waiting to see if I’ve gotten into medical school. Vera: Oh, I’m sure you won’t be rejected by them. You’ve done so well in your classes so far. Mark: You’re probably right. I’m just not sure what’s taking so long. I’m actually on my way to talk to someone in the admissions office now. Summit 2, Third Edition

Vera: Well, I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you! Mark: Thanks, Vera.

UNIT 2 GENERAL TEST, PART 1 Nancy: Hey, Luke. I read this really interesting article yesterday. It said that everybody tells lies. Luke: Wow. People just don’t have standards and values today like they used to in the past. In fact, a lot of my coworkers lie to get out of doing work. Nancy: Well, that might be true, but that’s not what this article was about. It was actually saying that it’s sometimes OK to lie. Luke: Really? I don’t know about that, Nancy. Nancy: Think about it. Sometimes it’s better to tell a small lie instead of hurting someone’s feelings. For example, the other day my friend asked me what I thought of her new haircut. I didn’t like it, but I didn’t want to hurt her feelings, so I told her it was nice. Luke: But what if other people talk about your friend’s haircut and laugh? Wouldn’t it be better to tell your friend the truth? Nancy: I see what you mean. But her hair wasn’t that bad. Other people might like it. Luke: Well, I guess we have different ideas about telling the truth. I vote for complete honesty all the time! But I understand your point, and I think we both just want to help our friends. Nancy: Yeah, and I agree with you that you shouldn’t lie at work. But wait! What would you do if your boss had on a strange outfit and she asked you what you thought about it? Would you be completely honest and tell her it was unattractive? Luke: Um, well, I . . . Let’s see. That’s a good question, Nancy. I just might have to tell a little white lie in that case. Nancy: See! Luke: But, I still think it’s wrong to lie in most cases.

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UNIT 3 GENERAL TEST, PART 1

A: So, we have to choose just one person to give this award to. This is going to be difficult. B: I know. We’ve followed the committee guidelines and have narrowed it down to four people so far. So, let’s review the information about them. A: OK. First, we have Mr. Samir. He’s a local business owner who has given over $20,000 for programs at the hospital. B: That’s impressive. But look at Ms. Winters, the woman who owns a chain of supermarkets. She’s donated over $40,000 to local high schools, and she also volunteers her time working with local teens in after-school programs. A: And then there’s Mr. Ramirez. He’s dedicated to improving living conditions in poor communities. Last year, he started the Clean It Up campaign to improve the quality of life for people living near the factories in town. He also works for an organization that helps people find affordable housing. B: And don’t forget about Mrs. Park. She’s a retired nurse who has been fighting for political change to make it easier for people to register to vote. She works part-time for a community organization that asks wealthy community members to contribute to the cause, and she uses that money to educate people about voting. She also goes to town meetings and talks to politicians about changing policies. A: OK. Well, I think both Ms. Winters and Mr. Samir are deserving of this award because they have given a lot of money to good causes. But Ms. Winters also volunteers her time, so she is at the top of my list. B: Giving money is important, but I think Mr. Ramirez and Mrs. Park have worked very hard on some important issues. To me, Mr. Ramirez has done the most to improve people’s lives and fight for social justice, so he is most deserving of the award. A: I’m not sure we’re going to agree. Maybe we should present your top choice and my top choice to the committee and let everyone vote. B: That’s a good idea.

Chuck: Are you having fun on this camping trip? Andrea: To be honest, it’s been really challenging. Chuck: I know what you mean. The hikes have been difficult. Andrea: No . . . that’s not what I mean. You see, I’m not much of an outdoors person. In fact, I kind of hate camping. I’m afraid of animals and insects . . . especially snakes! My heart feels like it’s going to jump right out of my chest just thinking about them! Chuck: That must be frustrating. You must’ve hated our hike yesterday. I think I saw about five snakes on the trail! Andrea: I know. I’ve had it! I just can’t take it anymore. My stomach turns, and I feel sick at the thought of having to go on another hike. I really want to go home. Chuck: Why don’t you? This kind of trip isn’t for everyone. Andrea: Well, I came on the trip with my sister. She’s quite a bit younger than I am, and my parents wouldn’t let her do this by herself. I don’t want to disappoint her. She’s having a great time, so I’m trying not to let her know how freaked out and miserable I am. Plus, I’d be in trouble with my parents if I left her here by herself! Chuck: That’s really nice of you. It sounds like you’re her hero! Andrea: Actually, she’s my hero. She’s not afraid of anything. I’d like to be more like that. Chuck: Well, don’t give up! Honestly, I think you can overcome your fears. I read that you overcome fears by being exposed to them. I bet the more snakes you see on this trip the less you’ll be afraid of them. Andrea: Hmm . . . maybe. But I don’t know. Chuck: Also, it helps to know about the thing you’re afraid of. Did you know that there aren’t any poisonous snakes in this area? Andrea: Actually, I didn’t know that. That does make me feel a little better. Chuck: Good. Hang in there. I think you’ll be a real outdoors person by the end of this trip, and your sister will never know you were afraid!

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UNIT 3 WRITING TEST, PART 1 My friends and I were camping in a state park. The campsites all had fire rings, so we built a fire the very first night. Even with the light from our fire, it was still a very dark night. Well, we were all sitting around the campfire talking when we heard a noise in the woods behind us. It sounded like leaves crunching beneath someone’s feet. At first, the footsteps sounded far enough away that we were just startled. Then we heard the steps getting closer and closer. Crunch . . . crunch . . . crunch . . . crunch. Even though it was a cool evening, I began to sweat. I looked at my friend Kenji, and he was shaking so much that I thought he was going to fall off his camp chair! Our other friend Justin said he was getting heart palpitations. We didn’t know what to do. It sounded as if the steps were getting closer and closer. I picked up a long stick that we hadn’t used in the fire yet, and began to stand up. I was ready to defend us against whatever was in the forest! Just then, a tiny rabbit hopped out of the woods. As it hopped across the dirt and leaves around the campsite, it sounded just like footsteps! We now knew that the creature we were so afraid of was just a little bunny rabbit!

UNIT 4 GENERAL TEST, PART 1 Ed: Hey, Tara. Can I get your advice? Tara: Sure, Ed. What’s going on? Ed: Well, I’m not getting along with Jason very well. He’s so messy. I mean, he doesn’t keep his room in order, and now his mess is spreading to the living room and the kitchen we share. There’s a place for everything in our kitchen, so I don’t understand why his stuff is all over the counter all the time. Tara: Did you tell him it bothers you? Ed: Well, no. I don’t want to seem too controlling. I mean, my parents always made me have a spotless room, and I know I can be a little obsessive about being neat. Tara: Well, I don’t think you’re being unrealistic. In my opinion, a kitchen should be spotless. I think you should tell him how you feel.

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Well, here’s the other thing . . . Jason is really hot-tempered. I don’t want him to go ballistic on me! Tara: Wow, Ed. It sounds like maybe you should get a new roommate! Ed: Well, I’m not sure he’s that bad. I’m never really satisfied with how neat the place is. Maybe I just needed to complain a little. He’s really a lot of fun when we hang out. Tara: Oh, OK. But you really should say something. It’s not healthy to keep your opinions to yourself, and things will only get worse if you don’t speak up. Ed: I guess you’re right.

UNIT 4 GENERAL TEST, PART 2 Welcome to Be Smart, a program about making good decisions. Today, we’re talking about losing your cool. That’s right; sometimes it’s OK to let off a little steam. Holding in your feelings all the time isn’t healthy. Now, I’m not saying it’s cool to be disrespectful or mean, but there are healthy ways to relieve stress. For example, say you’ve had a bad day at the office. I suggest taking a walk at lunch. Walk as fast as you can, and go as far away from the office as you can and just scream. That’s right . . . scream. Just be sure there aren’t people around that are going to worry about you. This can relieve stress and make you feel better. The exercise you get by walking helps, too. You can take a more relaxed walk back to the office. You’ll probably find you’re ready to tackle your problems, and you’ll deal with people in a more relaxed way. The important thing to remember is not to lose your cool in front of other people. Another way to achieve this is by . . .

UNIT 4 WRITING TEST, PART 1 I’m at the end of my rope! If things don’t change, I’m going to have to quit my job. My manager is so controlling. She won’t let anyone else make decisions. She has to approve all of our finance reports before they’re released. Despite the fact that I like the other aspects of my job, it is a bad environment to work in. Just last week, she lost her temper in our staff meeting. I don’t even remember what set her off, but it doesn’t matter. No one should

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UNIT 5 GENERAL TEST, PART 1 Leo: Hey, Tina. Class was interesting today, wasn’t it? It’s so great that you’re taking a photography class here in Quito to improve your Spanish. Tina: Yeah, thanks for recommending it, Leo. I’ll only be teaching here for a year, so I want to improve my Spanish as much as possible. I want my Spanish to be as good as your English! Leo: Well, don’t forget that I speak English at the bank all day. You don’t need Spanish for your job, so it’s harder for you. But living here will really help. My English improved quickly when I lived in the States. Take my word for it—your Spanish is getting better every day. Tina: Speaking of my Spanish, can I ask you something? Leo: Of course. Tina: Well, you know that joke I told today in class—the one about your camera? Leo: Uh-huh. Tina: You were just laughing to be nice, right? No one laughed but you, so I felt really embarrassed. Was my Spanish bad, or was the joke bad? Leo: Neither! Honestly, I thought the joke was really funny! Tina: Do you think I offended everyone else because it was kind of a dirty joke? Leo: Not at all. You see, the humor of your joke was because of a word you used, and that kind of humor isn’t typical here. We’re used to jokes that are more obvious. Tina: You mean like practical jokes? Leo: Not necessarily. Jokes about politics are really popular. But your joke was funny because of the two meanings of a word. I bet most people didn’t even realize you were telling a joke. Tina: Well, that’s OK I guess, as long as I didn’t offend anyone. Leo: Don’t worry, you didn’t. You know, in my opinion, it takes a long time to understand humor in another culture. I can easily use English to tell a Spanish joke I know, but Summit 2, Third Edition

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that doesn’t mean it’s going to be funny to native English speakers. Yeah, I guess a joke doesn’t always translate from one language to another. It’s hard for me, though, because I’m pretty funny in English! At least my friends back home always laugh at my jokes. Give yourself time. After I lived in the States for a few months, I was laughing and joking in English a lot. You could say my sense of humor expanded. That’s a good way to put it. I suppose I’m not quite bilingual yet when it comes to humor! Now, if only I could learn to take better photos—in any language! Ha. That’s too much!

UNITS 1–5 REVIEW TEST, GENERAL TEST, PART 1 AND PART 2 Host: Welcome to Weekend with Wanda. I’m Wanda Morris, and it’s “Ask Me Saturday.” You know what that means—it’s time to video chat so that I can share my expertise with you about your relationship concerns. First, let’s hear from Louis in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hi, Louis. What can I help you with today? Louis: Hi, Wanda. I’m having a problem with my roommate. We just moved in together, but he’s already annoying me, and we’re fighting a lot. Host: Fighting with a roommate certainty isn’t ideal, but it’s a very common situation. What are you fighting about, Louis? Louis: Well, basically, everything! We’re complete opposites, you see. I’m very determined and work really hard whereas he’s, well, he just sits around and doesn’t do much at all. I’m constantly picking up and cleaning the apartment in addition to working a full-time job. And if stuff ever goes wrong—like when he broke my favorite coffee cup—he somehow turns it around on me. Host: So, he said you broke the coffee cup when he actually did it? Louis: No, he admitted that he did it. He’s pretty honest like I am. But he said it was my fault because I left the cup near the edge of the counter.

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Page 5 of 13 Host: Oh, I see. Well, it sounds like you need to have a serious conversation with your roommate. Louis: The thing is, he’s so oversensitive and gets angry so easily that I’m afraid to talk to him! And he never has anything positive to say. I don’t think he’ll listen to me. Host: Well, Louis, if you want things to improve, my advice is to try. Maybe there’s something about you that he doesn’t like? Louis: Well, I do have a lot of rules for the apartment. You know, I like things to be a certain way. That’s another way we’re opposite—I’m extremely neat, and he’s very messy. Host: If your roommate is a messy person, it might be difficult for him to live with someone who has a place for everything. Maybe he feels like he has to walk on eggshells around you because everything has to be perfect. Louis: Hmm . . . that might be true. Also, I try to joke about things because he does have a sense of humor, but I can be pretty sarcastic. He might not even realize I’m joking. Host: Now you’re getting it, Louis. It’s important to try to understand the other person’s side. When you talk to your roommate, you should start by revealing your own faults. Then maybe he’ll be more open about his. Louis: That’s a good idea. You never know . . . it might work! Host: It just might! Good luck, Louis. OK, next . . .

UNIT 6 GENERAL TEST, PART 1 Chen: Hey, Leah. How was your trip to Croatia? Leah: Oh, it was great, Chen. But getting there was a real hassle. Chen: Why’s that? Leah: Well, my first flight from New York to Milan left late, so I didn’t get to the airport in Italy in time to catch my flight from Milan to Zagreb. And the next flight wasn’t until eight hours later!

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Chen: I hate when that happens, especially if someone’s waiting for you. Weren’t you supposed to meet your friend Janice in Croatia? Leah: Yes, and I wasn’t able to call her even though I bought an international plan for my phone. It was so frustrating because I couldn’t get any service at the airport for some reason. Chen: So, what did you do? Leah: Well, they had some public computers at the airport, so I paid to use one and sent Janice an e-mail. Fortunately, her phone was working and my e-mail got through quickly. She read it and wrote back immediately, telling me to meet her at the hotel that night instead of at the airport. Chen: That’s good. Technology is convenient when it works. Leah: Yeah, and once I knew that she knew I was going to be late, I decided to explore Milan! Chen: Cool! It was OK to leave the airport? Leah: Yeah. I had asked an airline agent if it was all right. He said it was no problem, but I’d have to check in again when I got back. So I took the bus to Milan and made sure I got back to the airport in plenty of time in case there was a long line to go through security screening again. Chen: Did you have to carry your luggage around Milan? Leah: Only the bag I had with me on the plane. The other one was checked through all the way to Croatia. Chen: That’s a relief. So, what did you do in Milan? You had a few hours in the city, right? Leah: Well, I would have if there hadn’t been difficulties with the bus. Chen: Oh, no! More travel problems? Leah: Just my luck, right? First, I went out the wrong exit, so I couldn’t find the bus to the city. I got smart and asked another airline agent where to go. She showed me the way, but by the time I got there, I had just missed the bus and had to wait a half hour for the next one. Chen: Was it a long bus ride? Leah: It would’ve been only 20 minutes, but the bus driver ran over some glass on

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Page 6 of 13 the road. It completely ruined one of the tires. We had to get off the bus and wait on the side of the road while the driver changed it. That took a while. By the time I got to Milan, I only had time to eat before catching another bus to go back to the airport! Chen: I’m sorry. That sounds terrible. Leah: Actually, it wasn’t too bad. At least I had the best pizza I’ve ever eaten in my life!

UNIT 6 GENERAL TEST, PART 2 Mia here! And, welcome once again to my weekly video blog. Where do I begin? Well, I just finished traveling from New York to Paris and back, and what a hassle! Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong. First, a few days before I departed, my office was burglarized. I had to inspect it to see what was missing. Some documents and my petty cash envelope were taken. Luckily my travel tickets were electronic. On the day of my departure, I tried to take a train from my neighborhood to the airport, but there was a mechanical breakdown on the track. All of the trains were delayed, so I hailed a cab. If I’d taken the train, I’d have paid a lot less, but at least the cab took me directly to the terminal. Just before I checked my baggage, I noticed that my heel was broken. I couldn’t fix it, so I had to open my luggage and change shoes right there! When I arrived at my hotel in Paris, I realized my sunglasses were lost. I decided not to look for them, and bought a new pair. Luckily, the rest of that part of the trip was uneventful. Paris was wonderful, of course, and I recommend everyone visit there at least once. Now for the return trip. My luggage was damaged as it was taken off the carousel in New York. I took it straight to the customer service desk to file a report. Well, guess what? While I was waiting in line, my watch was stolen. I couldn’t believe it! I left the line to find a police officer. She told me it was found and a thief was apprehended. So, I recovered my watch and then filed the claim on my luggage. The airline better reimburse me! But my troubles weren’t over yet. I must have somehow spilled coffee on myself during the flight, because when I got home, I noticed that my jacket and pants were stained. Ugh. I decided I’d take them to the cleaners another day. So, how was your week? Hit me up in the comments section! Summit 2, Third Edition

UNIT 6 WRITING TEST, PART 2 Trish: I can’t believe that the agent wouldn’t let me carry on my suitcase and I had to check it. You’re lucky you got to carry yours on, Mark. Mark: Well, yours was bigger than the size they allow in the cabin. Trish: I know, but not by much. I know it would’ve fit in the overhead bin. Mark: But they have to have rules, Trish. Imagine if everyone tried to carry on a bag that was too big. It takes forever to load the plane as it is because everyone has carry-on suitcases. Trish: Well, if the airlines wouldn’t charge to check a bag, fewer people would carry them on. Mark: I disagree. I think people would just bring more luggage! In my opinion, the airlines should charge to check a bag. It discourages people from taking too much luggage. Trish: Well, I disagree. When we get back from this trip, I’m definitely buying a smaller carry-on bag for our next trip.

UNIT 7 GENERAL TEST, PART 1, QUESTION 1 Ted:

So, Olivia, I’ve been considering a new diet that replaces two meals a day with jars of baby food. It’s supposed to make me healthier. Olivia: Really? Where did you hear about this diet and what made you think that it’s a good idea? Ted: I read about it on the Internet! I’ll admit it’s a little weird, but so many people are doing it, and the article said . . . Olivia: Don’t be so gullible, Ted! I just don’t buy it. There’s absolutely no way that it really works. There can’t be enough nutrition in baby food for an adult. It doesn’t sound like a healthy diet to me. Ted: Well, I guess you’re right. It probably is just a fad that won’t work. I’ll have to find a better diet.

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UNIT 7 GENERAL TEST, PART 1, QUESTION 2

UNIT 7 GENERAL TEST, PART 1, QUESTION 5

A: Ever since Natalie was fired, I’ve had the feeling our manager is watching me and is going to write me up for something I do wrong. B: Oh, no, Paul! I’m sure you’re imagining it. She always speaks highly of you. A: Well, I guess I’m a bit nervous. I can’t afford to be unemployed. B: Just stop thinking about it. I’m sure that’s not going to happen.

A: I wish we didn’t have to take the elevator. I’m so afraid of them! B: The meeting is on the 16th floor. We can’t take the stairs! Besides, I’m here to keep you calm. Let’s go . . . A: [humming softly] B: What are you doing? A: When I’m afraid, I close my eyes and sing to myself. Then I don’t think about what I’m afraid of.

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A: I couldn’t sleep last night, so I went for a walk in the yard. All of a sudden, I saw a moving object in the sky, with red and blue lights flickering. B: A plane? A: No, it wasn’t a plane! It landed next door. And some very small people came out of it. B: You know that you’re describing a UFO, don’t you? A: Yes, but I know what I saw! B: Where’s the UFO now? A: It must have disappeared. It was there, and then I was back in bed and it was gone. Maybe I was time traveling . . . B: You know you sound a little crazy, don’t you? A: I’m sure I saw it . . . unless I didn’t . . .

UNIT 7 GENERAL TEST, PART 1, QUESTION 4 Professor: Angelo, I don’t have any notes about your thesis paper. Have you submitted your idea yet? Student: Actually, professor, I’ve been having trouble deciding on whether to write about the phobias of famous historical figures or the outcomes of exposure therapy. Professor: Well, you’ve had plenty of time to decide on a topic for your thesis. You need to submit your thesis statement to me by the end of the week. Student: I guess I’ll have to do a little more research and come to a decision quickly.

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We’ve previously discussed common phobias and some therapies to treat them. What I’d like to do now is discuss some extreme examples of phobias in the media, uh . . . specifically in movies. Film directors have been exploiting people’s phobias for many years. An entire industry of filmmaking—horror films—centers around using phobias to frighten audiences in the relatively harmless environment of the movie theater. Acrophobia is featured in the classic Hitchcock film Vertigo as well as the more contemporary action film Cliffhanger. Now . . . in Vertigo, a detective develops a severe fear of heights and is forced to retire because of the disorientation it causes. So, the viewer experiences the phobia through the eyes of the main character. In Cliffhanger (I believe it was released in 1993), the characters aren’t afraid, but the viewers are treated to scene after scene of dangerous mountaintop climbing, jumping, and parachuting. This film uses the viewers’ own phobias to create the excitement. OK, another phobia, the fear of clowns, is exploited to its fullest in Stephen King’s It, which is an American TV miniseries featuring a killer clown called Pennywise. Coulrophobia usually begins in childhood, when youngsters become frightened because of the exaggerated facial features and costumes seen on the common clown. The . . . uh . . . clown appears lifelike but inhuman, and this fear can continue into adulthood. Now, if one looks at Pennywise, this monster clown embodies the phobia. It’s man-like in overall appearance, but with grossly

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Page 8 of 13 exaggerated teeth, and claws for fingers. Add to its appearance the fact that it generally goes around killing people, and you have the perfect phobia-enhanced film. Finally, let’s look at the appropriately named film, Arachnophobia. Yes, this film is about spiders . . . a newly discovered species of spider that finds its way to America and begins killing unsuspecting people in a small town. The film has a lot of humor, but still utilizes suspense and graphic scenes of hidden spiders creeping out and pouncing on their prey. This one gives me the creeps, and I don’t have a fear of spiders!

UNIT 8 GENERAL TEST, PART 1 Isabel: Hey, Marty. Marty: Hi, Isabel. Have you had any luck finding a summer job? Isabel: I just started looking, but I imagine it’s going to be difficult. I’m determined to find something that’ll help me with my future career versus working just to earn money during college breaks, and that takes time. I know I’ll find the right opportunity, though, because I’ll keep looking until I do! Marty: Well, you don’t have to convince me. You always put your nose to the grindstone when you really want something! So, what kind of work are you hoping to get? Isabel: I’d like a job that involves music in some way. Marty: That might be tricky. Are you open to other things? Isabel: Not really. I need to start making contacts now if I want to get into the music industry in the future. Marty: The music business is an interesting field for you. I knew you were good at the guitar, like how you’ve always been able to play something after hearing it once. But I didn’t know you wanted to get into the business side of music. Isabel: I do want to work with the business side of music, and I’ve been thinking about it for several months. There’re tons of guitar players in the world, and I don’t have any hopes of becoming a famous one, or even making money Summit 2, Third Edition

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from playing. I think a more steady income can be made from working with famous musicians, like managing singers or bands. I see. You’ve always been able to express yourself well, and I’m sure that’ll really be an asset when you’re working with people in the music industry. Yeah, it should be. I’m good with words and communicating my ideas to others, but I need to improve my people skills in other ways. Like how? For example, people that are really good at what they do, like successful musicians, can be difficult, and I can be impatient with that. Your sense of humor should help you, as long as you remember to keep a sense of humor when the musicians are demanding! And you’re really good at figuring people out. At least you’ll know the personalities you’re dealing with. So, I’m curious, what kind of summer job can you get that prepares you to be a manager for musicians? I’m not sure yet. I’m going to have to use my imagination a bit to figure that out!

UNIT 8 GENERAL TEST, PART 2 There’s a common saying that those who can, do, and those who can’t, teach. This statement mistakenly implies that it’s easier to teach a subject than to be employed in the field of that subject. Well . . . becoming a professor requires much more than simply possessing an expertise in the chosen subject area. Qualifications for a . . . um . . . a professorial position are varied and quite demanding, such as an excellent education, extensive teaching experience, and solid communication skills, as well as the thorough knowledge of the subject area. So . . . let’s see . . . to teach at the college level requires completion of a four-year undergraduate degree, a two-year master’s degree, and often, another three years for a doctoral degree. That’s quite a lengthy education, but it’s essential for the professor to develop a deep understanding of the topic. Now, a potential professor can’t just stop there. He or she must also have considerable teaching experience. As you

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Page 9 of 13 know, many post-graduate students satisfy this requirement by assisting professors and teaching lower-level undergraduate courses. They also conduct research and publish papers while continuing their studies. Presenting their research findings and defending their thesis papers are two examples of how potential professors practice their communication skills. Only by being observant and involved with the public and in the academic world can a professor learn how to understand and be understood by a diverse group of people. And of course, all of the learning, teaching, and communication skills I just described must be put into practice in the field of study. A math candidate may have a head for figures, but a talented professor should ideally have worked in mathematics for a technology company or laboratory. A drama professor should have a number of theatrical performances under his or her belt. And a marine biology professor should have practical experience in the research of marine animals or ocean chemistry.

UNIT 9 GENERAL TEST, PART 2 Janet: This tech fair that the city puts on every year is pretty cool, isn’t it, Carl? Carl: It really is! You know, I never miss it. I’m glad to see you here, Janet. Not many people I know enjoy this kind of thing. Janet: I’m finding it to be extremely interesting. Carl: Did you see the display about electronic chips that go underneath the skin? The company that made them was suggesting that someday they’d be implanted in all newborns. I mean, I can see how they would be useful to identify people in crimes and things like that, but I don’t know if everyone should have one. Janet: Me neither, but I do think they’re ideal for pets. Our dog had one implanted between his shoulders by a vet a few years back, and when he ran away last month, it helped us find him. Carl: Really? Janet: Yeah, the people who found him took him to an animal shelter, and the employees there could identify him— and us—with the chip. Carl: That’s good, but isn’t that what dog collars are for?

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Janet: Sure, but they come off fairly easily. Our dog doesn’t even wear one anymore. Carl: Speaking of pets, would you want to create an exact genetic copy of your dog if you could, like that display on genetic engineering was suggesting would be possible in the future? Janet: Um, no, I don’t think so. Personally, I feel it would be weird to use my dog’s genes to create another one just like him. Carl: Yeah, maybe. Changing the subject, did you see the display with that robot that . . . ? Janet: The one that can perform remote surgery? Carl: No, the one that can communicate with people! Janet: Oh, yeah. That was cool. Carl: I know. It’s crazy to think that a robot can imitate human intelligence. Imagine what they’ll be able to do in the future. Janet: Before you know it, robots will be thinking for themselves, just like in the movies. Carl: I don’t know if that’ll ever happen, but it’s interesting how they’re doing a lot of things people used to do in the workplace. I read that by 2020, 85% of interactions with customers in businesses will be done by computers. Janet: That doesn’t surprise me because a lot of that happens now with online shopping, voice-activated banking, and all that kind of stuff. Carl: Yeah, I didn’t think about that. I guess we’re just seeing a small piece of the total picture at the tech fair. There’s so much to learn about technology. Janet: Well, let’s go find out a little bit more. I want to try to get to that display where you can put on the glasses and interact with dinosaurs! Carl: Sounds good. I’d like to try that, too. I hope the line isn’t long.

UNIT 10 GENERAL TEST, PART 1 Nelson: Hey, Lori. Are you excited about living abroad? You leave for Japan next month, don’t you? Lori: Yes, I do. I’m very excited, but I’m a little nervous, too.

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Page 10 of 13 Nelson: You speak Japanese, don’t you? Lori: I do speak Japanese. I’m not worried about that. But I’m not that familiar with office culture in Japan, so I think I might feel out of place when I start my job. Nelson: Oh. Well, you have a few weeks before you leave, which gives you time to think of ways to prepare before you go. Lori: Yeah, maybe. There’s probably a lot of information I could find out online, but sometimes I get bored researching on my laptop. Nelson: Well, do you know anyone in the new office that you could communicate with before you go? Lori: Not really. I mean, I’ve met the person who hired me, but I don’t think it’d be appropriate to ask her. Nelson: True. Hey . . . my sister’s husband Josh actually spent some time working in Japan for a company that handled other people’s money, just like yours. Perhaps you could speak with him. Lori: Well, that’d be excellent. Nelson: OK. I’ll give you his contact information. He just lost his job, so he happens to have a lot of free time on his hands. I’m sure he’ll respond right away if you get in touch with him. Lori: OK. But that’s too bad about his job. Nelson: I know. It’s bad enough he lost his job, but it’s worse that his job was moved out of the country. The company had to make cuts because of economics, and they wound up giving his job, and many others, to people overseas because it was cheaper for the company. Lori: I hate when that happens. But on the bright side, maybe I could recommend him for my job here. They haven’t found a replacement for me yet. Nelson: Wow. That’d be really cool, and I’m sure he’d appreciate it, Lori. Lori: If he can help me avoid culture shock, I’ll appreciate him!

UNIT 10 GENERAL TEST, PART 2 Harvey: Mmm, that chocolate bar looks delicious, Jen. Jen: Yeah, it tastes great, Harvey. And it’s fair trade, so I’m pleased about that. Harvey: Fair trade? What do you mean? Summit 2, Third Edition

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Fair trade is a certification imported products get when they meet social, environmental, and uh . . . economic standards. Harvey: Hmm. That’s interesting. Tell me more. Jen: OK. So, one thing is that the places where the products are made have to pass safety standards, and this ensures the employees are working in safe environments. Harvey: That’s good. One problem with globalization is that you never really know how the workers who made the products are being treated. I’d hate to support bad business practices by buying products from companies with unsafe and unfair working conditions. Jen: Yeah, with fair trade you don’t have to worry about that. And, because of the environmental standards, you know that companies take measures to protect the environment, too. Also, a lot of the profit goes back to the people who actually make the products, not just to company owners. Harvey: Well, that’s good for prosperity, isn’t it? You’d think everyone would buy fair trade. Jen: Yes, but only some products have the fair-trade label. And they tend to cost a bit more. I think it’s worth it, but not everyone can afford it. Harvey: Well, I’ll definitely start looking for the fair-trade label when I shop, but in the meantime, could I have a bite of that candy bar? Jen: Oh . . . yeah, sure!

UNITS 6–10 REVIEW TEST, GENERAL TEST, PART 1 Jane: Welcome back, Andre. How was your family reunion? Andre: Thanks for asking, Jane, but it wasn’t a reunion. I was out of town for my cousin’s wedding. Jane: Oh, that’s right. Sorry. Andre: No worries. Actually, I did see a lot of family. In fact, um . . . before the ceremony, a photographer took several family photos, in addition to pictures with the bride and groom. Aunts, uncles . . .

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Page 11 of 13 Jane: Hey, it’s bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other before the wedding! Andre: That’s just a silly superstition. You don’t believe it, do you? Jane: No, I guess the way I see it is that it’s uh . . . more of a nice tradition. I like the idea of the groom not seeing the bride’s dress until she’s walking down the aisle, but that’s just me. Anyway, what were you saying about the photos? Andre: Just that it was really nice to have them taken. We hadn’t all been together like that in several years—probably not since my wedding. Some of my cousins have kids I hadn’t even met before. It’ll be nice to have pictures of everyone together—especially because my great-grandmother is almost 93. Jane: Wow, 93! That’s so great that she could make it to the wedding. Andre: Yes, fortunately she lives near Seattle, so she could get there by car. She’s pretty healthy, but she can’t really deal with all of the troubles and confusion of air and bus travel anymore. Jane: Speaking of travel, how was your flight to Seattle? You usually have such bad luck when you travel. Andre: I can’t believe I didn’t mention it yet! As usual, it was not hassle-free. Our flight from Boston left late, so my wife and I were stuck in Los Angeles overnight because we missed the last flight to Seattle. Jane: But you obviously made it to the wedding on time. Andre: Oh, yeah. Only because we’d planned to arrive a couple of days early to explore Seattle. We stayed in a hotel in L.A. and took a flight to Seattle the next morning with plenty of time to spare before the wedding. But our luggage, and, of course, the clothes we were going to wear to the wedding, didn’t make that flight, or any other flight! Our suitcases must be in the Los Angeles airport somewhere, but I don’t think we’ll ever see them again. Jane: So what did you do? Andre: I called my parents right away because they weren’t leaving until the next morning. So my mom went to my house and packed one of my other suits.

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Jane: And a dress for your wife? Andre: Oh, no. There were a lot of stores near our hotel in L.A., so my wife used the situation as an excuse to get a new dress! Jane: Well, I’m glad it worked out in the end. So, did you get any time to see Seattle? Andre: Yes. It’s such a great city. Although, the area we stayed in wasn’t as diverse as it used to be. That was disappointing. Jane: What do you mean? Andre: We’ve stayed there a lot over the years, and there used to be a lot of different restaurants—Indian, Mexican, Chinese . . . and that’s just scratching the surface. But now it’s mostly chain restaurants that you can find anywhere. It’s just like any other neighborhood. You know, it’s kind of lost its charm. Jane: That’s too bad. Andre: Yeah. Anyway, let me show you what I have on my phone from the wedding, and from Seattle, too. Look . . . Jane: Is that your great-grandma there? Andre: Yeah, and that’s my cousin who got married next to her.

UNITS 6–10 REVIEW TEST, SPEAKING TEST, PART 1 A: I don’t like the idea of remote surgery at all. I think it’s extremely risky, if not dangerous. I would never let a doctor operate on me when he or she wasn’t even in the same room. A mistake could happen easily and the surgeon could be miles away and unable to correct it. B: The development of remote surgery is wonderful, and the technology is getting better all the time. It allows people from anywhere to have access to the best doctors in the world. If I were having a procedure done, and an expert surgeon lived far away but could perform the operation remotely, I wouldn’t think twice about having it done.

FINAL EXAM, GENERAL TEST, PART 1 Gina:

Hey, Melvin. Thanks for the text. I’m glad you made it to Orlando. The kids and I already miss you!

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Page 12 of 13 Melvin: I miss you, too, Gina. I’m sorry I’m missing our anniversary. Gina: That’s OK. I know the conference is important for your career. It turns out that I have a late meeting on our anniversary, anyway. We’ll celebrate when you get home, like we planned. Melvin: I know . . . Gina: So, how was your flight? How’s the conference? Melvin: Everything’s going well so far. You won’t believe who I met on the plane, and in such an unusual way. Gina: Oh, really? Who? What happened? Melvin: Well, I was holding up the line of people getting on the plane as I was trying to put my suitcase up, and this guy behind me grabbed one end of it for me. After it was up, we quickly introduced ourselves . . . he said his name was Rob. I thanked him and got in my seat, and he went to his a bit further back. I didn’t see him when I got my bag off of the carousel or later in the taxi line. Gina: Rob? Who’s he? Melvin: Just wait . . . I’m getting to that! At the conference, the first session I attended was about robots performing eye operations when the surgeon isn’t in the room with the patient; you know . . . the doctor controls the robot from a distant location. Gina: Oh, yeah. That’s the presentation you really wanted to see. How was it? Melvin: The technology is incredible. But the really incredible part was that Rob, the guy I met on the plane, was speaking and demonstrating, along with one of the people who helped develop the technology. Rob’s the leading surgeon in the field, but I didn’t recognize him on the plane because I’ve only known him as Dr. Robert Jordan from articles I’ve read. Gina: That’s pretty cool! Melvin: It really was. And Rob, well, I should say Dr. Jordon, expressed himself well, which was good, because the way the robot’s creator explained things was a bit over everyone’s head.

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Gina:

So, did you get a chance to speak with the doctor personally after the session? Melvin: I sure did. And I found out that our encounter on the plane was even more coincidental because he had been booked in first class, but there was some sort of overbooking problem, so he agreed to sit in economy. Anyway, after his presentation, I had the chance to tell him that I really want to use the technology in my practice. I asked if he would have time to join me for dinner one evening to discuss the details. Gina: And . . . ? Melvin: Unfortunately, he’s occupied every night for the rest of the conference. But he gave me his card and said I should email him when I get back home. He said maybe we could even set up a time for me to come to see his research lab in Boston. Gina: That’s great, Melvin. I’m really happy for you. So, which session are you attending next? Melvin: One on genetic engineering with Dr. Susan Anderson. It should be fascinating. In fact, I need to go. I’ll call when it’s done so I can chat with the kids for a few minutes. Gina: OK. Enjoy!

FINAL EXAM, GENERAL TEST, PART 2 Welcome to Psychology Now. I’m Linda Shaffer, your guide to figuring out human behavior. Today I’m going to give you the honest truth about lying. Research shows that we’ve all lied from time to time—though some lies are deceptive and dangerous and others may be white lies to spare someone’s feelings. So . . . how can you tell if someone’s lying? It’s not as difficult as you might think. You just need to . . . um . . . be observant and look for the signs, or signals, a person often gives when not telling the truth. The signs I’m going to discuss come in two forms—body language and verbal cues. One type of sign you can look for is body language. People often fidget when they lie because they’re nervous. They may move from side to side, tap or, uh, shuffle their feet, or

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Page 13 of 13 rub their hands together quickly. People may also start to breathe heavily, which makes the shoulders go up and down when speaking. In addition to looking at overall body movement, there are also smaller movements you can see people may make when they lie. For instance, when asked a question, a person may put his or her hand over the mouth before speaking, which is a sign of not wanting to deal with an issue or unwillingness to answer the question honestly. This movement gives the person time to think of an answer, and the complete truth may not be revealed when the person does speak. But it’s not only the mouth that people cover when lying. They may also cover parts of the body that make them feel vulnerable, like the throat, chest, head, or stomach. A person who’s lying may also become angry and aggressive as a way to cover a lie and may demonstrate this anger by persistently pointing a finger at the listener.

lying, and similarly, an ear for detail can help you hear when someone’s lying. I’m going to discuss two types of verbal cues. One is the content of what someone’s saying and the other is the way the words are being delivered.

So, surprisingly, a lack of movement can also be a sign that someone’s not sticking to the truth. When a person speaks freely, he or she moves the body unconsciously. When someone’s lying, he or she is . . . um . . . concentrating on the spoken words, and may become quite still in the process. The person may also stare, without blinking, at the person he or she is talking to as a way to try and control the conversation. There are many more physical signs to look for, some of them much more subtle, but this short list of obvious signs will help the average person detect liars.

A careful truth-seeker listens to the content of what a person’s saying. Over time, a liar’s story may have inconsistencies—the facts or details of a story may change slightly. This may sound familiar from crime shows . . . um . . . when the guilty person changes his or her story each time it’s told to the police. But this can also happen with everyday liars, not just criminals. By asking unexpected questions, you can often catch a liar. When he or she doesn’t have a prepared answer, it may become obvious when he or she does answer that the person’s lying. Another revealing sign is “over talking.” A person who lies frequently often gives too much information. Liars tend to go on and on, thinking the more they talk, the more believable they sound. You can also listen for specific words if you suspect someone isn’t being straight with you. For example, people who lie often make a point of stating they are telling the truth. They might start a sentence with “honestly,” “truthfully,” or a similar expression.

After the break, I’ll go over verbal cues you should be aware of  . . .

FINAL EXAM, GENERAL TEST, PART 3 Welcome back to Psychology Now. I’m Linda Shaffer, and now that I’ve told you what body language to look for to tell if someone’s lying, I’m going to give you some verbal cues to listen for. An eye for detail can help you see signs of

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Let’s start with delivery. A person may repeat words when lying. The . . . uh . . . the reason is two-fold. First, like the gesture of covering one’s mouth, repeating phrases gives the person time to think of what he or she is going to say before saying it. Second, the person may be trying to convince someone, or even multiple people, that what’s being said is true. It’s felt that by repeating the words, it makes the speaker sound more truthful. A liar may also speak quickly because he or she is nervous or anxious. Furthermore, it may become difficult for the person to speak. When someone’s nervous, the mouth can become dry, making it hard to be fluent.

Hopefully, you don’t encounter liars often, but if you begin to listen for clues, you may just catch someone in a lie.

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