1. UNIT 5 On the Edge

2. Lead-in Communication Strategy Listen and Practice Watch and Talk Learn words and expressions about risky activities. Listen for specific information. Listen and make inferences. Learn how to use exclamations to express opinions. Learn words and expressions about risky activities. Listen for specific information. Listen and make inferences. Learn how to use exclamations to express opinions. X X UNIT GOALS

3. LEAD-IN A. Different people may view and respond to risk and danger in different ways. Take a simple test and find out whether you have a risk-taking or risk-avoidance personality. Risk-taking Personality Test Does driving a fast car appeal to you? When the odds are against you, do you still feel it is worth taking a chance? When you are catching a train, do you often arrive at the last few minutes? Would life with no danger in it be too dull for you? Do you think people spend too much effort guarding their future, with savings and insurance? Do you always wear a safety belt when travelling in a car? Will you point out your teacher's mistakes if he/she is wrong? Are you comfortable with visiting a new place alone? Each of your "positive" answer to the questions above accounts for 1 point. Add up the points you have got, and your score is ________ points. Result analysis: 0—4 points: risk-avoidance personality (carefulness) 5—8 points: risk-taking personality █ □ █ □

4. LEAD-IN B. Pair work. If you were in the position for making a bungee-jumping attempt, would you do it or not? Tell your partner your decision, and explain why. Words for Describing Risk-taking Activities Expressions for Describing Engaging in Risk-taking Activities exciting, thrilling, exhilarating, scary, challenging … afraid, worried, scared, frightened, terrified… be crazy about sth., be mad about sth., have the guts to do sth., have the nerve to do sth.

5. II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE In the Amusement Park Taking a Job Interview Are You a Risk-taker? Risky Business Risks on the Internet The Most Dangerous Jobs

6. Man:I just came back from the Seven Hills Amusement Park. I had so much fun! I love to ride roller coasters. Woman: I did, too. I like going on really fast roller coasters. Man:They have a new ride at Seven Hills. It’s called “The Death Drop.” Have you heard of it? Woman: No, what’s it like? Man:It’s amazing. You stand on a small platform and it drops you down more than 100 feet, really fast. And it spins you around at the same time. Man:I just came back from the Seven Hills Amusement Park. I had so much fun! I love to ride roller coasters. Woman: I did, too. I like going on really fast roller coasters. Man:They have a new ride at Seven Hills. It’s called “The Death Drop.” Have you heard of it? Woman: No, what’s it like? Man:It’s amazing. You stand on a small platform and it drops you down more than 100 feet, really fast. And it spins you around at the same time. Back Woman: I think that sounds scary. I hate to spin around because I don’t like to get dizzy. It makes me feel sick. Man:Really? I can’t wait to try the Death Drop again the next time I’m at Seven Hills. In fact, I plan to go back next weekend. If the lines aren’t too long, I hope to do the Death Drop ride several times. Woman: Well, have fun! Man:I think you should come with me and try this ride. To face your fears is the first step toward overcoming them. Woman: I think that sounds scary. I hate to spin around because I don’t like to get dizzy. It makes me feel sick. Man:Really? I can’t wait to try the Death Drop again the next time I’m at Seven Hills. In fact, I plan to go back next weekend. If the lines aren’t too long, I hope to do the Death Drop ride several times. Woman: Well, have fun! Man:I think you should come with me and try this ride. To face your fears is the first step toward overcoming them. Next Page Previous Page

7. II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE New Words In the Amusement Park A. Listen and check (√) True or False. 1. The man does not enjoy the amusement park very much. 2. Both the man and the woman love roller coasters. 3. The woman thinks that the Death Drop is scary. 4. The man loves the Death Drop so much that he hopes to do it again. 5. The woman agrees to try the Death Drop with the man. True False roller coaster: 云霄飞车 spin: 旋转 dizzy: 晕眩的 roller coaster: 云霄飞车 spin: 旋转 dizzy: 晕眩的 X X Script CHECK █ □ █ █ █ █ □ █ █ □ █ █ √ □ √ √ √ √ □ □ □ █ □ □ □

8. In the Amusement Park II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE 1.What does the man love doing? He loves ________ roller coasters. 2. Why does the woman hate spinning around? She doesn’t like getting ________. 3. When does the man plan on going back the amusement park? He’ll return ______________. 4. Why does the man think the woman should try the Death Drop ride? _________________ is the first step toward overcoming them. riding dizzy next weekend Facing one’s fears CHECK B. Listen again and fill in the blanks with the information you have heard. Script

9. A: Hey, Brad. What happened at your job interview yesterday? Did you get the job? B: I don’t know yet. I’ll find out by the end of the week, I hope. A: This is a great opportunity for you. Especially since you already quit your other job. That was risky. B: I know, I know. Everyone tells me that! A: Were you nervous during the interview? B: No. I just took some deep breaths to relax and walked in there. I prepared for this interview all week. I was actually looking forward to going in there, if you can believe it! A: Wow! That’s amazing! I think job interviews are so stressful. A: Hey, Brad. What happened at your job interview yesterday? Did you get the job? B: I don’t know yet. I’ll find out by the end of the week, I hope. A: This is a great opportunity for you. Especially since you already quit your other job. That was risky. B: I know, I know. Everyone tells me that! A: Were you nervous during the interview? B: No. I just took some deep breaths to relax and walked in there. I prepared for this interview all week. I was actually looking forward to going in there, if you can believe it! A: Wow! That’s amazing! I think job interviews are so stressful. Back B: I usually do, too. But I got a good night’s sleep the night before and ate a good breakfast, so I had a lot of energy. I also spent a lot of time thinking about what questions they might ask me, and planning my responses. A: Those are great strategies. What else did you do? B: I planned some questions to ask them, too. I researched their company online and just imagined myself making a good impression. A: That’s great. Do you think it worked? B: Well, when I finally went to the interview, our conversation felt natural. It’s like everything was already in my mind—I knew what to say. So yeah, overall, I think the interview went really well. B: I usually do, too. But I got a good night’s sleep the night before and ate a good breakfast, so I had a lot of energy. I also spent a lot of time thinking about what questions they might ask me, and planning my responses. A: Those are great strategies. What else did you do? B: I planned some questions to ask them, too. I researched their company online and just imagined myself making a good impression. A: That’s great. Do you think it worked? B: Well, when I finally went to the interview, our conversation felt natural. It’s like everything was already in my mind—I knew what to say. So yeah, overall, I think the interview went really well. Next Page Previous Page

10. A. Listen and check (√) True or False. 1.Brad had a job interview at the end of last week. 2.Brad was fired before the interview. 3.Brad felt stressed because he didn’t prepare well for the interview. 4.Brad is likely to get the job because he felt the interview went very well. Taking a Job Interview II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE True False █ □ █ √ □ █ □ █ √ □ █ □ █ √ □ █ √ □ █ □ CHECK Script New Words risky: 冒险的、危险的 stressful: 充满压力的 overall: 全面的、大体上的 risky: 冒险的、危险的 stressful: 充满压力的 overall: 全面的、大体上的 X X

11. II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE B. Listen again and check (√) the things that Brad did to prepare for the interview. He had a good sleep the night before. He had a good breakfast that morning. He quit his job in order to prepare for this interview. He thought about the possible interview questions and prepared answers. He listened to music before the interview to relax. He prepared some questions to ask the interviewer. He researched the company online. He telephoned the personnel manager before the interview. He convinced himself of a good impression to be made. █ √ █ √ █ √ █ √ █ √ █ √ █ █ CHECK Script risky: 冒险的、危险的 involving a risk that something bad will happen stressful: 充满压力的 full of or tending to cause stress overall: 全面的、大体上的 regarded as a whole; general risky: 冒险的、危险的 involving a risk that something bad will happen stressful: 充满压力的 full of or tending to cause stress overall: 全面的、大体上的 regarded as a whole; general Notes X X □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ █ □

12. Counselor: Today we’re going to talk about your tendency to take risks. Some people, like you, are inclined to take risks on a daily basis. But there are others who cannot accept even the smallest amount of risk. Client: You’re kidding! I had no idea such people existed! Counselor: Of course they exist! But tell me about your life! Client: I take lots of risks with certain things. Last summer for instance, I decided to learn how to paraglide. I simply chose a group that has a lot of experience and signed up for a couple of lessons. Once I tried it, I was hooked. Counselor: You must be crazy! Had you done something like that before? Counselor: Today we’re going to talk about your tendency to take risks. Some people, like you, are inclined to take risks on a daily basis. But there are others who cannot accept even the smallest amount of risk. Client: You’re kidding! I had no idea such people existed! Counselor: Of course they exist! But tell me about your life! Client: I take lots of risks with certain things. Last summer for instance, I decided to learn how to paraglide. I simply chose a group that has a lot of experience and signed up for a couple of lessons. Once I tried it, I was hooked. Counselor: You must be crazy! Had you done something like that before? Back Client: You bet I had! When I was in college, I learned how to free dive. I was on a small island in the Pacific and I did not have any diving gear. So I decided to learn to dive without it. I made it to 40 feet once. It was an incredible experience; probably similar to walking on the Moon. Counselor: Are you ever afraid? I can’t believe that you would do such high-risk activities and not fear for your life! Client: Well, I do fear that some accident may happen. But, if I let the fear decide, I will never experience many things that this life has to offer. I only live once, you know! And life is short! Client: You bet I had! When I was in college, I learned how to free dive. I was on a small island in the Pacific and I did not have any diving gear. So I decided to learn to dive without it. I made it to 40 feet once. It was an incredible experience; probably similar to walking on the Moon. Counselor: Are you ever afraid? I can’t believe that you would do such high-risk activities and not fear for your life! Client: Well, I do fear that some accident may happen. But, if I let the fear decide, I will never experience many things that this life has to offer. I only live once, you know! And life is short! Next Page Previous Page

13. Are You a Risk-taker? II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE A. Listen and check (√) True or False. New Words tendency 趋势 paraglide 滑翔伞 hooked 上瘾的 free dive 自由潜水 diving gear 潜水装备 tendency 趋势 paraglide 滑翔伞 hooked 上瘾的 free dive 自由潜水 diving gear 潜水装备 X X 1.The client suggests that no people should be afraid to take risks. 2. The counselor is amazed that the client was addicted to paraglide. 3. The client has no fear for accidents at all. 4. The client believes that people should take risks because life is short. True False █ √ □ █ √ □ █ √ □ █ √ □ █ □ █ □ █ □ █ □ CHECK Script

14. II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE B. Listen again and check (√) the information that is true with the client. taking risks on a daily basis signing up for a couple of lessons for paraglide having no experience of doing risk activities before learning to paraglide choosing an experienced group to learn how to paraglide diving without any diving gear helping others overcome the fear of doing risky things not accepting even the smallest amount of risk not wanting to miss many things that life has to offer █ √ █ √ █ √ █ √ █ √ █ █ █ CHECK Notes □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ tendency: 趋势 a general change or development in a particular direction paraglide: 滑翔伞 to slide in the sky with a special parachute hooked: 上瘾的 If you are hooked on something, you enjoy it very much and you want to do it as often as possible. You bet…: 你可确信 used to suggest that others can be fairly sure that something is true, something is happening etc. free dive: 自由潜水 the aquatic activities that share the practice of breath-hold underwater diving diving gear: 潜水装备 a set of equipment or tools used for diving tendency: 趋势 a general change or development in a particular direction paraglide: 滑翔伞 to slide in the sky with a special parachute hooked: 上瘾的 If you are hooked on something, you enjoy it very much and you want to do it as often as possible. You bet…: 你可确信 used to suggest that others can be fairly sure that something is true, something is happening etc. free dive: 自由潜水 the aquatic activities that share the practice of breath-hold underwater diving diving gear: 潜水装备 a set of equipment or tools used for diving Script X X

15. II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE C. Group work. Discuss. Given a chance, would you do some high-risk activities such as paraglide? Why or why not? Are You a Risk-taker?

16. Conversation 1 Woman: Let’s watch this show about Vivian Wegrath. She’s my all-time favorite athlete. Man: Never heard of her. What kind of athlete is she? Woman: She’s a champion sky surfer. Man: A sky surfer? What’s that? Woman: Oh, sky surfing is really cool. People do it in pairs. One person jumps out of a plane, with a parachute, and a board strapped to the feet … Man: You mean like a skateboard? Woman: Yeah. So the sky surfer does tricks in the air. And the partner parachute out of the plane with a camera and films the tricks. It looks like surfing, but in the air, not the water. Man: That sounds scary. If the parachute or the other safety equipment doesn’t work, they could fall to the ground. They’re risking their lives. Conversation 1 Woman: Let’s watch this show about Vivian Wegrath. She’s my all-time favorite athlete. Man: Never heard of her. What kind of athlete is she? Woman: She’s a champion sky surfer. Man: A sky surfer? What’s that? Woman: Oh, sky surfing is really cool. People do it in pairs. One person jumps out of a plane, with a parachute, and a board strapped to the feet … Man: You mean like a skateboard? Woman: Yeah. So the sky surfer does tricks in the air. And the partner parachute out of the plane with a camera and films the tricks. It looks like surfing, but in the air, not the water. Man: That sounds scary. If the parachute or the other safety equipment doesn’t work, they could fall to the ground. They’re risking their lives. Back Conversation 2 Man: Did you see the Yasutoko Brothers doing inline skating at the X-Games last week? Woman: No, I didn’t, but I wanted to. I love to watch them skate together. They go so high in the air and spin; they look like they’re flying. They must practice skating for hours. Man: I know what you mean. I always think they’re going to crash into each other when they do their skating tricks together, but they never do. Woman: So what happened at the X-Games? Man: Takeshi won. But guess what? His brother Eito fell on the vertical ramp during his first run. He got up, started to skate again, and came in second place, but he has a bad injury now. Woman: Ouch! I hate to think of them falling on that ramp. But I’m glad Eito continued skating. Conversation 2 Man: Did you see the Yasutoko Brothers doing inline skating at the X-Games last week? Woman: No, I didn’t, but I wanted to. I love to watch them skate together. They go so high in the air and spin; they look like they’re flying. They must practice skating for hours. Man: I know what you mean. I always think they’re going to crash into each other when they do their skating tricks together, but they never do. Woman: So what happened at the X-Games? Man: Takeshi won. But guess what? His brother Eito fell on the vertical ramp during his first run. He got up, started to skate again, and came in second place, but he has a bad injury now. Woman: Ouch! I hate to think of them falling on that ramp. But I’m glad Eito continued skating. Next Page Previous Page

17. CategoryActivity/Event Thrill- seeker? Clues Conversation 1 Vivian Wegrath She jumps out of a ______ and does ______ in the air. Conversation 2 The Yasutoko Brothers They participate in the X-Games. They go high in the air and ______. Risky Business II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE A.Listen. Write the activities or events that are discussed next to the correct names. CHECK sky surfing inline skating Script New Words sky surfer: 空中滑板运动员 strap: 系住、用带系住或固定住 skateboard: 滑板 inline skating: 极限滑板运动 X-Games: 极限运动会 crash: 冲撞、撞击 vertical ramp: 垂直斜道 ( 极限滑板运 动的出发台 ) sky surfer: 空中滑板运动员 strap: 系住、用带系住或固定住 skateboard: 滑板 inline skating: 极限滑板运动 X-Games: 极限运动会 crash: 冲撞、撞击 vertical ramp: 垂直斜道 ( 极限滑板运 动的出发台 ) X X Skill Focus Making inferences We often guess, or infer something, based on information that we read or hear. A writer or speaker may not give all the details, but we can logically infer something based on the details that they do give. Inferences may be accurate or inaccurate. Making inferences We often guess, or infer something, based on information that we read or hear. A writer or speaker may not give all the details, but we can logically infer something based on the details that they do give. Inferences may be accurate or inaccurate. X X

18. Conversation 3 Man: Look! Is that Noha Fahmy in line for the roller coaster? Woman: No way! It can’t be! She hates riding roller coasters. Man: Oh yeah, you’re right. That’s not her. Woman: I told you Noha would never get on one of those. She’s afraid of going on fast rides. Man: Well, she’d certainly avoid riding this roller coaster. It’s more than 400 feet tall, and it goes over 120 miles per hour! Conversation 3 Man: Look! Is that Noha Fahmy in line for the roller coaster? Woman: No way! It can’t be! She hates riding roller coasters. Man: Oh yeah, you’re right. That’s not her. Woman: I told you Noha would never get on one of those. She’s afraid of going on fast rides. Man: Well, she’d certainly avoid riding this roller coaster. It’s more than 400 feet tall, and it goes over 120 miles per hour! Back Conversation 4 Woman: Guess what? Sam Garland is opening his new restaurant tonight. Man: Wow! Good for him. You know, he took out a big bank loan to start that restaurant. Woman: I know. He is very confident. But the truth is, I’m worried about him. There are already four other restaurants in that neighborhood. He has a lot of competition. Man: He sure does. I also heard the last two restaurants in his building went out of business fast. Woman: Wow. Maybe we should eat dinner at his restaurant tonight. Conversation 4 Woman: Guess what? Sam Garland is opening his new restaurant tonight. Man: Wow! Good for him. You know, he took out a big bank loan to start that restaurant. Woman: I know. He is very confident. But the truth is, I’m worried about him. There are already four other restaurants in that neighborhood. He has a lot of competition. Man: He sure does. I also heard the last two restaurants in his building went out of business fast. Woman: Wow. Maybe we should eat dinner at his restaurant tonight. Next Page Previous Page

19. A.Listen. Write the activities or events that are discussed next to the correct names. CategoryActivity/Event Thrill- seeker? Clues Conversation 3 Noha Fahmy She hates roller coaster rides because she is afraid of going on _______. Conversation 4 Sam Garland He took out a big __________. He has a lot of ____________. Risky Business II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE New Words sky surfer: 空中滑板运动员 strap: 系住、用带系住或固定住 skateboard: 滑板 inline skating: 极限滑板运动 X-Games: 极限运动会 crash: 冲撞、撞击 vertical ramp: 垂直斜道 ( 极限滑 板运动的出发台 ) sky surfer: 空中滑板运动员 strap: 系住、用带系住或固定住 skateboard: 滑板 inline skating: 极限滑板运动 X-Games: 极限运动会 crash: 冲撞、撞击 vertical ramp: 垂直斜道 ( 极限滑 板运动的出发台 ) X X CHECK Skill Focus riding a roller coaster opening a new restaurant Making inferences We often guess, or infer something, based on information that we read or hear. A writer or speaker may not give all the details, but we can logically infer something based on the details that they do give. Inferences may be accurate or inaccurate. Making inferences We often guess, or infer something, based on information that we read or hear. A writer or speaker may not give all the details, but we can logically infer something based on the details that they do give. Inferences may be accurate or inaccurate. X X Script

20. CategoryActivity/Event Thrill- seeker? Clues Conversation 1 Vivian Wegrath She jumps out of a ______and does ______in the air. Conversation 2 The Yasutoko Brothers They participate in the X-Games. They go high in the air and______. II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE CHECK sky surfing inline skating Script √ √ plane tricks spin B. Listen again and make inferences about each person by checking (√) “thrill-seeker” in the chart above. Complete the clues that helped you make the inferences.

21. Category Activity/Ev ent Thrill- seeker? Clues Conversation 3 Noha Fahmy She hates roller coaster rides because she is afraid of going on _________. Conversation 4 Sam Garland He took out a big __________. He has a lot of ____________. II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE CHECK riding a roller coaster opening a new restaurant Script √ fast rides bank loan competition

22. II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE C. Group work. Discuss. Do you like watching extreme sports? What do you think of extreme sports, funny or risky? Why? Risky Business

23. Man: I wouldn’t post all of those photos on social media sites. Woman: Why not? Only my friends and family are going to see them. Man: I wouldn’t be so sure. And I wouldn’t post all of that personal data either or give out personal information. You don’t know who may gain access to your page. Woman: There are privacy safeguards on this website. I can block anyone I don’t know, so no one can see what I post without permission. Man: Well, the people who run the website itself have access. They could track what you do and what you post, and extract data from your page to sell to other people. Man: I wouldn’t post all of those photos on social media sites. Woman: Why not? Only my friends and family are going to see them. Man: I wouldn’t be so sure. And I wouldn’t post all of that personal data either or give out personal information. You don’t know who may gain access to your page. Woman: There are privacy safeguards on this website. I can block anyone I don’t know, so no one can see what I post without permission. Man: Well, the people who run the website itself have access. They could track what you do and what you post, and extract data from your page to sell to other people. Back Woman: No, they can’t do that. I’d know if they were doing that. Man: How? Woman: Well... Man: As I said, that’s happening as we speak. And hackers can gain access, too, with malicious intent. They can do a lot of damage with the personal data you’ve posted. Woman: So, what should I do? Man: Take down most of your posts and photos, at least the ones you wouldn’t want everyone to see. Woman: No, they can’t do that. I’d know if they were doing that. Man: How? Woman: Well... Man: As I said, that’s happening as we speak. And hackers can gain access, too, with malicious intent. They can do a lot of damage with the personal data you’ve posted. Woman: So, what should I do? Man: Take down most of your posts and photos, at least the ones you wouldn’t want everyone to see. Next Page Previous Page

24. Risks on the Internet II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE A. Listen and check (√) the main topic of the conversation. CHECK New Words Script The conversation is about two friends _____________. discussing how to post personal information on social media sites showing each other their personal information on a social media site talking about the risks of putting personal information on the Internet trying to gain access to other people’s personal information on the Internet █ □ █ □ █ █ □ √ □ gain access to 可以进入 privacy 隐私 safeguard 防护措施 block 阻止，屏蔽 extract 提取 hacker 黑客 malicious 恶意的，存心不良的 intent 意图 gain access to 可以进入 privacy 隐私 safeguard 防护措施 block 阻止，屏蔽 extract 提取 hacker 黑客 malicious 恶意的，存心不良的 intent 意图 X X

25. Risks on the Internet II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE B. Listen and check (√) True or False. 1. The woman is aware of the danger of posting photos and giving out personal information online. 2. The woman believes that only family and friends can access her data online. 3. People who run the website help to track those who sell your data to others. 4. Hackers do great damage with the personal data people posted on websites. 5. The man suggests the woman should take down all her posts and photos from social media sites. True False █ √ □ █ □ █ □ █ √ □ █ █ █ █ □ CHECK Script □ New Words gain access to 可以进入 privacy 隐私 safeguard 防护措施 block 阻止，屏蔽 extract 提取 hacker 黑客 malicious 恶意的，存心不良的 intent 意图 gain access to 可以进入 privacy 隐私 safeguard 防护措施 block 阻止，屏蔽 extract 提取 hacker 黑客 malicious 恶意的，存心不良的 intent 意图 X X █ □ █ √ □ √ □ √ □

26. Most people in developed countries have a low risk of major injuries at work. But workers in the most dangerous jobs work in industries that have a minimum of 30 fatalities per year. It is suggested that the following occupations are part of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the United States. 1. Aircraft pilots. Although aircraft pilots have one of the most dangerous jobs in the nation, people should not be afraid of flying. This category also includes the pilots of smaller aircraft that are far more likely to crash than a huge Boeing or Airbus plane. 2. Fishermen. Fishermen have to endure storms, fog, wind, and other difficult conditions to bring back the fresh seafood for our dinner. Bad weather puts fishermen at risk of drowning if their boat sinks or they fall off the boat. Most people in developed countries have a low risk of major injuries at work. But workers in the most dangerous jobs work in industries that have a minimum of 30 fatalities per year. It is suggested that the following occupations are part of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the United States. 1. Aircraft pilots. Although aircraft pilots have one of the most dangerous jobs in the nation, people should not be afraid of flying. This category also includes the pilots of smaller aircraft that are far more likely to crash than a huge Boeing or Airbus plane. 2. Fishermen. Fishermen have to endure storms, fog, wind, and other difficult conditions to bring back the fresh seafood for our dinner. Bad weather puts fishermen at risk of drowning if their boat sinks or they fall off the boat. Back 3. Construction workers. These workers have to climb high places building houses, bridges, and other structures. Despite wearing safety equipment, they face a high risk of fatal injuries from falling down from high places. 4. Farmers and ranchers. Farmers and ranchers raise animals and grow crops used to produce our food. However, the tractors and other machinery used by these workers can be very dangerous. Vehicle accidents accounted for 40 percent of deaths for farmers and ranchers in 2004. 5. Truck drivers. Truck drivers transport goods nationally and internationally, while delivery drivers transport their firm’s products over established routes. Both have high risks of crashing their vehicles from lack of sleep or mechanical problems. 3. Construction workers. These workers have to climb high places building houses, bridges, and other structures. Despite wearing safety equipment, they face a high risk of fatal injuries from falling down from high places. 4. Farmers and ranchers. Farmers and ranchers raise animals and grow crops used to produce our food. However, the tractors and other machinery used by these workers can be very dangerous. Vehicle accidents accounted for 40 percent of deaths for farmers and ranchers in 2004. 5. Truck drivers. Truck drivers transport goods nationally and internationally, while delivery drivers transport their firm’s products over established routes. Both have high risks of crashing their vehicles from lack of sleep or mechanical problems. Next Page Previous Page

27. Script The Most Dangerous Jobs II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE A. Listen and circle the correct answers. 1. According to the report, airplane pilots have a dangerous job because ________. A. they must fly large planes B. they don’t know how to fly C. small planes are more likely to crash D. Boeing and Airbus jets crash often 2. Fishermen are in danger of death because ___. A. they often have to work under dangerous weather B. their boats are in poor conditions C. they have no medical training D. they are often attacked by sharks CHECK ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ C A New Words minimum 最小值 fatality 伤亡 seafood 海产品，海鲜 drown 淹死，溺毙 construction worker 建筑工人 fatal 致命的 tractor 拖拉机 account for 解释，构成 …… 的主要原因 minimum 最小值 fatality 伤亡 seafood 海产品，海鲜 drown 淹死，溺毙 construction worker 建筑工人 fatal 致命的 tractor 拖拉机 account for 解释，构成 …… 的主要原因 X X

28. Script The Most Dangerous Jobs II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE CHECK 3. Farm workers risk injury or death from ______. A. farm animals B. other farmers C. use of machinery D. farming methods 4. Truck drivers may have accidents because they ______. A. must drive very fast on city highways and streets B. drive too many hours every day without rest C. cannot see small cars or motorcycles very well D. are not well trained to drive the big trucks C B ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ New Words minimum 最小值 fatality 伤亡 seafood 海产品，海鲜 drown 淹死，溺毙 construction worker 建筑工人 fatal 致命的 tractor 拖拉机 account for 解释，构成 …… 的主要原因 minimum 最小值 fatality 伤亡 seafood 海产品，海鲜 drown 淹死，溺毙 construction worker 建筑工人 fatal 致命的 tractor 拖拉机 account for 解释，构成 …… 的主要原因 X X

29. The Most Dangerous Jobs II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE B. Listen again and fill in the blanks with the information you have heard. 1. The most ________ jobs have a minimum of ___ fatalities per year. 2. _______ aircraft are more likely to crash than a Boeing or Airbus. 3. Bad weather puts fishermen at risk of _______ if their boat ______ or they fall overboard. dangerous 30 Smaller drowning sinks Script CHECK

30. The Most Dangerous Jobs II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE 4. Though safety _________ are used, construction workers face a high risk of ____________ from falls. 5. ______________ accounted for _______ percent of deaths for farmers and ranchers in 2004. 6. Truck drivers have high risks of crashing their vehicles from __________ or _________ problems. equipment fatal injuries Vehicle accidents lack of sleepmechanical Script CHECK 40

31. II. LISTEN AND PRACTICE C. Group work. Discuss. Other than the dangerous jobs you have heard about, there are other dangerous jobs such as journalists, miners, police officers, etc. What kind of risks or danger do these people have to face? Will you take these jobs despite the potential danger in them? Why or why not? The Most Dangerous Jobs

32. III. COMMUNICATION STRATEGY Using Exclamations to Express Opinions A. Listen and Practice. Then practice again using the other expressions. A: I have a great idea for my 25th birthday. I plan to bungee-jump off a bridge! C: Are you out of your mind? You can’t trust that safety equipment they give you. B: Cool! Bungee- jumping sounds like a fun way to celebrate an important birthday! * Have you lost your mind? * You’re kidding! * You’re joking! * Are you serious? * I can’t believe it! * That’s (How) dangerous /risky/terrifying! * Good for you! * Sweet! * Awesome! * That’s amazing/ exciting/great/ wonderful/fantastic! * What a/an ___ idea!

33. III. COMMUNICATION STRATEGY Using Exclamations to Express Opinions B. Pair work. Continue these conversations with your partner. First react positively. Then switch roles and react negatively. Give information to explain your opinion. 1. A:What are you cooking? B:I’m making up a new recipe. It’s a soup made of everything that was in my refrigerator. 2.A: I sent out applications for 15 jobs. How many are you applying for? B:Just one. A: ……

34. III. COMMUNICATION STRATEGY Using Exclamations to Express Opinions C. Group work. Discuss a risky activity that you or someone you know participated in. Use exclamations to show your opinion about the activities people describe. Explain your opinion. A: Last weekend, I rode my motorcycle without a helmet. B: Are you serious? It’s against the law here. C: That’s risky! I’m glad you didn’t get hurt! EXAMPLE

35. Martina: This is for you. Hector: Skydiving! Are you serious? I mean thanks, but I’m really not into extreme sports, especially when my life is at that stake! Martina: But you love flying. You said you wanted to go skydiving for your birthday. Hector: I said that? I can’t believe it. Jake: Come on! We all chipped in. You know you want to. Hector: Jump out of an airplane. That’s ridiculous. I mean it’s like—dangerous, man. Jake: Yeah, that’s the point. Come on, you know you are a thrill seeker at heart. You just have cold feet. Hector: You’re right. I’m just kidding. Wow! I’m really going to jump out of an airplane? Martina: This is for you. Hector: Skydiving! Are you serious? I mean thanks, but I’m really not into extreme sports, especially when my life is at that stake! Martina: But you love flying. You said you wanted to go skydiving for your birthday. Hector: I said that? I can’t believe it. Jake: Come on! We all chipped in. You know you want to. Hector: Jump out of an airplane. That’s ridiculous. I mean it’s like—dangerous, man. Jake: Yeah, that’s the point. Come on, you know you are a thrill seeker at heart. You just have cold feet. Hector: You’re right. I’m just kidding. Wow! I’m really going to jump out of an airplane? Back Jake: Yep, at 13,000 feet. Come on! We’re taking you to the airport. Hector: Now? Can we eat the cake first? Martina: It’ll be here when you get back. Hector: If I get back! Chaz: I guess I’m not a risk-taker because just flying scares me. Jumping? No way! I can’t believe he’s going to do this. Hector: What a crazy idea! I thought you would come up with me. I knew you would back out at the last minute, Jake! Who’s got cold feet now? Hector: It looks like I have all the equipment. I’ve got my harness, my jump suit, my helmet. More importantly, my instructor has the parachute. Jake: Yep, at 13,000 feet. Come on! We’re taking you to the airport. Hector: Now? Can we eat the cake first? Martina: It’ll be here when you get back. Hector: If I get back! Chaz: I guess I’m not a risk-taker because just flying scares me. Jumping? No way! I can’t believe he’s going to do this. Hector: What a crazy idea! I thought you would come up with me. I knew you would back out at the last minute, Jake! Who’s got cold feet now? Hector: It looks like I have all the equipment. I’ve got my harness, my jump suit, my helmet. More importantly, my instructor has the parachute. Next Page Previous Page

36. █ □ IV. WATCH AND TALK A. Predict and watch. Look at the pictures and check (√) your guesses. Then watch Part A to check your predictions. Skydiving 1. It’s Hector’s birthday. 2. The people at Hemispheres Café bought Hector a scuba diving trip. 3. Hector is not sure whether he wants to accept his birthday gift. 4. Chaz is not a risk-taker. New Words at stake: 在危险中、存亡攸关 chip in: 凑钱、捐助 ridiculous: 荒谬、荒唐的 have cold feet: 双脚冰凉、害怕 helmet: 头盔 at stake: 在危险中、存亡攸关 chip in: 凑钱、捐助 ridiculous: 荒谬、荒唐的 have cold feet: 双脚冰凉、害怕 helmet: 头盔 X X True False CHECK √ █ □ █ □ █ □ █ √ □ █ √ □ █ √ □ Script █ □

37. 1. “I’m really not into extreme sports.” 2. “You said you wanted to go skydiving for your birthday.” 3. “That’s ridiculous.” 4. “You know you are a thrill-seeker at heart.” 5. “I’m really going to jump out of an airplane?” 6. “It’ll be here when you get back.” 7. “I can’t believe he’s going to do this.” B. Second Watching. Watch Part A again and match each quotation to the correct person. CHECK √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Script

38. 1. It’s Martina’s Birthday. _______ 2.The employees at Hemispheres Café bought him an airplane trip.______________ 3. At first, Hector doesn’t want to go. Jake and Amy convince him to do it. _______ 4. They tell Hector that the plane will climb to 15,000 feet. _______ 5. Hector is told that he will be jumping in one week. ___ 6. When they get to the airport, Hector puts on his equipment. _____ 7. Hector is surprised that Martina is not jumping with him. _______ IV. WATCH AND TALK C. Third Watching. Watch Part A again and find out the mistakes in the statements. Cross out the mistakes and write the correct information in the blanks. If the statement is true, check (√) in the blank. The first one is done for you. ======== Hector ============= an skydiving trip ==== Martina ======= 13,000 ========== right now ======= √ Jake CHECK Notes Script at stake: 在危险中、存亡攸关 If something that you value very much is at stake, you will lose it if a plan or action is not successful. chip in: 凑钱、捐助 to contribute money or labor ridiculous: 荒谬、荒唐的 very silly or unreasonable at heart: 在心底 deep in mind have cold feet: 双脚冰凉、害怕 to suddenly feel that you are not brave enough to do something you planned to do scare: 使 … 害怕 to strike with sudden fear helmet: 头盔 a strong hard hat that soldiers, motorcycle riders, the police etc. wear to protect their heads at stake: 在危险中、存亡攸关 If something that you value very much is at stake, you will lose it if a plan or action is not successful. chip in: 凑钱、捐助 to contribute money or labor ridiculous: 荒谬、荒唐的 very silly or unreasonable at heart: 在心底 deep in mind have cold feet: 双脚冰凉、害怕 to suddenly feel that you are not brave enough to do something you planned to do scare: 使 … 害怕 to strike with sudden fear helmet: 头盔 a strong hard hat that soldiers, motorcycle riders, the police etc. wear to protect their heads X X

39. IV. WATCH AND TALK D. After watching. Answer the questions and organize the information into two short paragraphs. 1. Think about birthdays in your country. Describe a typical birthday. What do people do? Do they have a party? Do they give gifts? Do they do something special, like go skydiving? Do young people celebrate differently than older people? In what ways? In China, we now have surprise birthday parties. We pretend that nothing is happening. We hide in a dark room. When the person with the birthday comes into the room, we turn on the lights and yell, “Surprise!” Then we eat good food and have a birthday cake. Suggested Answer

40. IV. WATCH AND TALK D. After watching. Answer the questions and organize the information into two short paragraphs. 2. Hector didn’t seem very excited about his birthday present. Describe a present you received that you didn’t like very much. How did you react? Have you ever given a present that the receiver may not have liked? How did they react? How did the reaction make you feel? No, I once gave my friend a book that I liked. I forgot that my friend didn’t read much. Her reaction didn’t make me feel bad, but it made me realize that in the future I should think more about what she would like. Suggested Answer

41. A. Predict and watch. What do you think is happening? Look at the picture and check (√) your guesses. Then watch Part B to check your predictions. IV. WATCH AND TALK 1. What will Hector say after skydiving? "I was really scared. I’m not ever doing that again." "That was really fun, but I think once is enough for me." "That was exhilarating! Next year, we’re all going bungee jumping." 2. What will Chaz say about Hector skydiving? "I’m getting dizzy just watching this. Is it over yet?" "Wow! I have to try skydiving." "Now, he looks really scared. He’ll never do this again!" █ □ █ □ █ □ █ □ █ √ □ █ √ □ CHECK New Words exhilarating: 使人愉快、 振奋的 X X Script Chaz: Look at the expression on Hector’s face. How do you think he is feeling? By looking on his face, I would say he seems pretty nervous. I don’t blame him. Chaz: Now he looks really excited. I can’t watch. They are turning circles now. I’m getting dizzy just watching this. Is it over yet? Chaz: Oh, what a relief. I’m sure Hector feels a lot better now that the parachute is open. I know I do. I’m glad that’s over. Hector: Exhilarating. Next year, we’re all going bungee jumping. Chaz: Did he say bungee jumping? Great! I’m getting too old for this. Chaz: Look at the expression on Hector’s face. How do you think he is feeling? By looking on his face, I would say he seems pretty nervous. I don’t blame him. Chaz: Now he looks really excited. I can’t watch. They are turning circles now. I’m getting dizzy just watching this. Is it over yet? Chaz: Oh, what a relief. I’m sure Hector feels a lot better now that the parachute is open. I know I do. I’m glad that’s over. Hector: Exhilarating. Next year, we’re all going bungee jumping. Chaz: Did he say bungee jumping? Great! I’m getting too old for this. X X

42. IV. WATCH AND TALK B. Second watching. Watch again and check (√) True or False. 1.Chaz thinks that Hector looks nervous at first. 2.Hector says that he doesn’t want to skydive. 3.Hector jumps out of the plane alone. 4.Hector and his instructor spin around. 5.Chaz is relieved when the parachute opens. 6.Chaz wants to try bungee jumping. 7.Hector thinks that he’s too old for bungee jumping. 8.Chaz thinks that he’s too old for bungee jumping. CHECK █ □ █ □ █ √ □ █ √ □ █ √ □ █ □ █ □ █ √ □ Notes turn circle: 转圈 move around in circles now that: 既然、由于 because of something or as a result of something exhilarating: 使人愉快、振奋的 making you feel happy, excited, and full of energy turn circle: 转圈 move around in circles now that: 既然、由于 because of something or as a result of something exhilarating: 使人愉快、振奋的 making you feel happy, excited, and full of energy X X True False █ □ █ √ □ █ √ □ █ □ █ □ █ √ □ █ √ □ █ □ Script Chaz: Look at the expression on Hector’s face. How do you think he is feeling? By looking on his face, I would say he seems pretty nervous. I don’t blame him. Chaz: Now he looks really excited. I can’t watch. They are turning circles now. I’m getting dizzy just watching this. Is it over yet? Chaz: Oh, what a relief. I’m sure Hector feels a lot better now that the parachute is open. I know I do. I’m glad that’s over. Hector: Exhilarating. Next year, we’re all going bungee jumping. Chaz: Did he say bungee jumping? Great! I’m getting too old for this. Chaz: Look at the expression on Hector’s face. How do you think he is feeling? By looking on his face, I would say he seems pretty nervous. I don’t blame him. Chaz: Now he looks really excited. I can’t watch. They are turning circles now. I’m getting dizzy just watching this. Is it over yet? Chaz: Oh, what a relief. I’m sure Hector feels a lot better now that the parachute is open. I know I do. I’m glad that’s over. Hector: Exhilarating. Next year, we’re all going bungee jumping. Chaz: Did he say bungee jumping? Great! I’m getting too old for this. X X

43. Notes IV. WATCH AND TALK C. Third watching. Watch Part B again as you read the dialogue. Fill in the blanks with the missing words. Chaz: Looking at the ________ on Hector’s face. Chaz: How do you think he is ______? Chaz: I would say that he seems pretty _______. Chaz: I don’t _____ him. Chaz: Now he looks really ______. Chaz: They’re turning ______ now. Chaz: Oh, what a _____. Chaz: I’m sure Hector feels a lot better now that the ________ is open. Chaz: I’m glad that’s ____. Hector: __________. Next year, we are all going bungee-jumping. expression feeling nervous blame excited circles relief parachute over Exhilarating CHECK turn circle: 转圈 move around in circles now that: 既然、由于 because of something or as a result of something exhilarating: 使人愉快、振奋的 making you feel happy, excited, and full of energy turn circle: 转圈 move around in circles now that: 既然、由于 because of something or as a result of something exhilarating: 使人愉快、振奋的 making you feel happy, excited, and full of energy X X

44. IV. WATCH AND TALK D. After watching. Answer the questions below. 1. Are you a risk-taker or not? Give an example of a risky thing that you did and describe how you felt. I went swimming in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. We saw a lot of big sharks. I was really scared. Suggested Answer

45. IV. WATCH AND TALK D. After watching. Answer the questions below. 2. Rate the following risky activities. Circle a number from one to five. One means, “I would like to do this.” Five means, “I would never do this.” Then discuss why you would or wouldn’t try each of these activities bungee-jumping skydiving mountain biking hang gliding scuba diving rock climbing 12345 12345 12345 12345 12345 12345 Suggested Answer I wouldn’t try bungee-jumping, hang-gliding, or skydiving because I’m afraid of heights.

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