01 Thursday I need to straighten my life out. I, to, my need, straighten, life, out 1 Tell me how to apply. 2 I don t know why should I do that. 1 2 Thursday 01 007
CD The new academic year is starting soon and I need to set new goals. You finally realized that you ve been slacking off too much, huh? I m a senior in high school already and I need to straighten my life out before it s too late. case 1 Well, it s than. So, what are your for this?, I have to more time and keeping my up. Good. You know to me you any help. case 2 I don t know what your goals for this year are, but you also need to think about your., that is one of my goals and that s where my. I I was about you. It s good to know you re about your life. 008
E set a goal: A: You need to set a clear goal before you start anything. B: I know. I m not a child anymore. slack off: A: Gosh, my boss just gave me a long lecture. B: He knows you ve been slacking off. You need to get your act together. straighten one s life out: A: Think about your parents and straighten your life out! B: Please, don t add fuel to the fire. case 1 put more time into ~: A: I heard you haven t been drinking much lately. B: Yeah, I ve been putting more time into my family. You know where to find me.: A: If you have any questions, you know where to find me. B: Thanks. I knew I could count on you. case 2 that s where ~ comes in: A: I needed to fix my computer, and that s where Ken came in. B: He s so handy with everything. Thursday 01 009
The new academic year is starting soon and I need to set new goals. You finally realized that you ve been slacking off too much, huh? I m a senior in high school already and I need to straighten my life out before it s too late. case 1 Well, it s better late than never. So, what are your goals for this year? Obviously, I have to put more time into studying and keeping my grades up. Good. You know where to find me if you need any help. case 2 I don t know what your goals for this year are, but you also need to think about your future. Actually, that is one of my goals and that s where my passions come in. I guess I was wrong about you. It s good to know you re serious about your life after all. academic goal senior obviously grade passion 010
You know where to find me if you need any help. to Don t you remember what to do after finishing dinner? We should know how to solve these problems. Q1 I want to know when to leave. Do you remember where stop? Q2 I don t know why to do. I have to decide when to start writing my book. I don t know what your goals for this year are, ~ : I have no idea where I can go unless I find a place to stay. Do you want to know what I finally came up with? Q3 How come you forgot to tell me what should I do? Tell me when I should stop. Q4 I want to know where they went where did they go. Thursday 01 011
to should Can you tell us where to go? = Can you tell us where we should go? I want to know what to do. = I want to know what I should do. slack off = goof off You should not slack off at work. = You should not goof off at work. passion: interest: A: Why do you want to be a singer? B: Because singing and dancing are my passions. A: I think you ll make a good politician. B: I have no interest in politics. Pre-test 1 2 Self-test Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 012
What is your biggest goal right now? 02 Friday is, your what, biggest, goal, right, now 1 Having a good time are my goal this year. 2 I m sure I might went back to college. 1 2 Friday 02 013
CD You re always a happy camper. It looks like you don t have any worries. I just don t show it to people. I am overwhelmed by all these goals I set out to do. Really? What is your biggest goal right now? case 1 They re all important, but going to a good is my biggest goal as of now. That s a. It s the most goal for high school student. I know, but everything from if I want to my goals. case 2 It might sound a little, but constructive life goals is my right now. I agree. It s never to think. The the better. it is a or a goal, it sure gives me the I need. 014
E happy camper: A: You look like a happy camper today. What s up? B: I aced the English test today! set out to do: A: It s hard to accomplish everything you set out to do. Don t blame yourself. B: I think I forced myself a bit too much. case 1 as of now: A: Is this all you have? B: Sorry, this is the best I can do as of now. That s a given.: A: I m going to contact a headhunter right away. B: That s a given. You should also look into all those job search websites as well. case 2 it s never too early: A: It s never too early to plan for your retirement. B: It just makes me feel old to think about retirement though. think ahead: A: It is important to think ahead when you make any type of plan. B: Okay, I will keep that in mind. Friday 02 015
You re always a happy camper. It looks like you don t have any worries. I just don t show it to people. I am overwhelmed by all these goals I set out to do. Really? What is your biggest goal right now? case 1 They re all equally important, but going to a good college is my biggest goal as of now. That s a given. It s probably the most common goal for every high school student. I know, but everything starts from there if I want to achieve all my other goals. case 2 It might sound a little weird, but setting constructive life goals is my priority right now. I agree. It s never too early to think ahead. The sooner the better. Whether it is a long-term or a short-term goal, it sure gives me the motivation I need. overwhelmed equally common achieve weird constructive priority motivation 016
~ going to a good college is my biggest goal as of now. Taking a shower is the first thing I do every morning. When we are together, watching TV is our priority. Q1 Having a good relationship makes make me happy. Q2 a smile on your face brings you luck. Putting Put It might sound a little weird, but ~ might : I might be an hour late. This might be true. Q3 If you hear this story, you might crying. If you don t hurry, you might be late. Q4 It might not tomorrow. rain rains Friday 02 017
might be + -ing: I might be getting married next year. She might be appealing to the law. think ahead = look ahead Think ahead and make a plan. = Look ahead and make a plan. motivation: determination: A: You need to give him motivation instead of just telling him what to do. B: Good idea. I need to figure out what motivates him first. A: He always starts off well, but he never finishes anything. B: He lacks determination. It s in his nature. Pre-test 1 2 Self-test Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 018
03 Saturday MON TUE WED THU FRI What s the occasion? 60th birthdays are not as big as they used to be. He s leaving next month. I need to straighten my life out. What is your biggest goal right now? Saturday 03 019
26 Monday working hours: A: What are your working hours? B: From 9 to 5. map out: A: I ve been mapping out my new business. B: Good luck on your new business. You ll see.: A: They won t make it. B: They will be here. You ll see. hope We hope you get well soon. My parents hope I become a doctor. be be not This is the fact, isn t it? That is the correct direction, isn t it? 020
27 Tuesday long gone: A: Is that theater still there? B: It is long gone. come to think of it: A: Come to think of it, she didn t show up at the party last night. B: I was told that she was as sick as a dog. don t look one s age: A: Look who s here! If it isn t Kelly! B: Oh my, long time no see. You haven t changed a bit. You don t look your age. used to He used to commute to work when he was young. We don t play golf together now, but we used to. as as Her daughters are as sweet as she is. My boyfriend is as generous as my father. Saturday 03 021
28 Wednesday play dumb: A: I have no idea what he has in his mind. B: He always plays dumb, so I don t even know what he is thinking. good for ~: A: Good for you! You did it well just like I expected. B: Thank you for the compliment. be in touch: A: Let s keep in touch! B: Are you really going to be in touch with me? to He told me that he has a brilliant idea to share with me. Where is the water fountain to get some water? that The people that work in the office are very friendly. Isn t that the dog that your friend has lost? 022
01 Thursday slack off: A: Hasn t he slacked off in the office since he was demoted? B: Did you notice that? put more time into: A: Why are you putting so much more time into playing golf these days? B: I need to spend some time to enjoy myself. that s where ~ comes in: A: There s a fire around the corner. B: I m sure that s where the firemen come in. to We should know how to solve these problems. Did you decide where to go with your folks? I have no idea where I can go unless I find a place to stay. I would like to know what I can do about it. Saturday 03 023
02 Friday happy camper: A: How come you always look like a happy camper? B: I try to be positive and put a smile on my face every day. That s a given.: A: You d better find a place to live by tomorrow. B: That s a given. I d better go to see a real estate agent to find a good place. think ahead: A: Do not jump to conclusions. Give it a second thought. B: I know that I should think ahead before I carry on. When we are together, watching TV is our priority. Drinking fresh juice in the morning is the first thing to do every day. might I might be an hour late. This is not happening to me. I might be dreaming now. 024