Unit Nine Part one Statements Complete each of the statements with what you hear and choose A or B that explains the word or phrase in bold.1. Im one of those people who really get stressed out by the Christmas rush. ( B )2. The cabinet minister left government to devote more time to his young family. ( A )3. Keep away from this kitchen. You are in my way. ( A )4. Dont be so hard on him. He is only a child. ( B )5. He wants all people to get along and stop hurting others. ( A )6. One of our secretaries deals exclusively with customers complaints. ( A )7. Tourism has replaced agriculture as the nations main industry. (B)8. He was ill for a week so he fell behind with his studies. ( A )9. There is a terrific view all the way to the scenic spot. ( B )10. Seeing his friend die of an overdose cured him of his interest in illegal drugs. ( B ) Part Two Dialogues Dialogue oneChristmas StressMarty: Are you all ready for Christmas?Jack: Are you kidding? I havent even started. Ive done zero shopping.Marty: Well, youd better getting going. Christmas is only a week away.Jack: I have to tell you that Im one of those people who really gets stressed out by Christmas rush.Marty: Oh, Im not. I love the holidays. I love the crowds, the shopping, the lights, the music,the food, the parties and all the presents.Jack: Thats just the beginning. My wife always spends too much money on Christmas. Theaverage Christmas expense for U.S. families is about $550. But somehow we alwaysspend about twice that much. It takes me till April to pay off all our Christmas bills.Marty: Now, lets not be an Ebeneezer Scrooge about it, Jack. Think about your kids. Didntyou use to love Christmas when you were a kid?Jack: I guess so. I dont remember. Marty: I know you did. Youve actually forgotten your children memories. I remember youwere the most excited kid in the whole class. You know Jack, maybe Christmas is for kids, but you can still enjoy it through the eyes of your children.Jack: Well, kids enjoy it because they dont have to do all the shopping and pay all the bills.Marty: Maybe thats true. But you know as well as I do, that Christmas is more than tinsel and trees. Christmas is about whats in your heart and how you can make others happy. Jack: Youre fight, Marty. Youre absolutely right. Im going to try harder to be a nice person and to try to keep the true spirit of Christmas in my heart. I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hoar,1. When are they talking about Christmas? ( A )2. What is Jacks attitude towards Christmas? ( A )3. Why didnt Jack enjoy Christmas? ( B )4. How much money is the average Christmas expense for U.S. families? ( C )5. Which of the following is not mentioned according to the dialogue? ( A )II. Listen to the dialogue again and answer the following questions with Yes or No.1. Is Jack ready for Christmas? ( No )2. Is Christmas around comer? ( Yes )3. Was Jack the most excited kid in the whole class when he was in school? ( Yes )4. Does Jacks family spend less money on Christmas than any other families in the U.S.? (N)5. Is Jack going to be a nice person who tries to keep the true spirit of Christmas in his heart?(Yes) Dialogue TwoMountain Climbing and Picture TakingW: Tony, look, what a breathtaking sight! M1: Yes, the view is really beautiful.W: I hear this area attracts quite a few mountain climbers every year. Is that true?M1: Yes, the area first became known in 1806 or 1807. The tallest peak is called Grand Lion. It is 1,800 feet high.W: Oh, look, there are so many curiously-shaped rocks at the peak.Ml: Yes, the mountain is quite young but the rocks look very old. W: What a nice view! Id like to have my picture taken here. Please, take the old rocks as the background. MI: All fight. Will you stand here. Smile please. OK, got you. W: Thanks. Shall we have a picture together, Tony? MI: Id love to. (To a man passing by) Excuse me, sir. Will you take a picture for us please M2: Certainly. Are you ready? Say “Cheese“. MI: Thats terrific. Thank you, sir. W: Shall we have our picnic over there, Tony? MI: No, thats forbidden, Ann. See the sign. We have to eat on the picnic table. I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear. 1. What are they doing? ( A ) 2. What is the tallest peak called? ( B ) 3. How high is the tallest peak? ( C ) 4. What do they take as the background when they have their picture taken? ( B ) 5. Where will they have their picnic? ( C ) II. Listen to the dialogue again and write T for True or F for False for each statement you hear.1. The scenery is very beautiful. ( T )2. The area first became known in 1906 or 1907. ( F )3. There are many strangely-shaped rocks at the peak. ( T )4. They have their picture taken automatically. ( F )5. They go to a restaurant nearby for a meal. ( F ) Dialogue ThreeTable MannersMother: Go and wash yo