Unit 1

Who Am
I?
“Make sure to be passionate
about whatever it is you
get into . . .”
—Jack Andraka

Friends celebrating Holi, the Indian

festival of colors
1.How would you describe the people in this
photo? How do you think they might describe
themselves?
2.Describe yourself in five or six words. Now
think of five or six words that you would
never use to describe yourself.
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3.What are you passionate about? Why?
 1 On the last page, you described yourself
in five or six words. Would other people
use those same words to describe you?
Discuss. Then listen and read. TR: 2

For teenagers, life can seem exciting and whose values and personalities are like
confusing at the same time, can’t it? As a yours. That’s natural.
teenager, you’re on your way to becoming
Then there’s personality, or the qualities
an adult. It’s a time of important changes
that make you different from other people. If
and important questions.
you love parties and are enthusiastic about
A lot of these questions are about meeting lots of new people, you’re probably
identity, or who you are. You’re an individual, outgoing and self- confident. If you get
but you’re also a product of your family life, excellent grades in school, chances are you’re
your social environment, and your culture. organized and responsible.
Your identity includes your beliefs, your If you’re energetic or adventurous, you
values, and your actions. You learned your might like hiking, or getting together with
values from your family, but, as a teenager, friends to explore a cave! If you’re
you may become less interested in what your optimistic, generous,
family thinks. You may choose to spend more and patient, you might enjoy helping by
time with other people spending time with animals at a shelter, or by
participating in a local clean-up event.

Personality is tricky. You might assume stubborn, or unwilling to take advice. You
that everyone sees you the way you see may feel self-conscious and shy, while other
yourself, but that isn’t always true. Friends people may think you’re unfriendly. You
may laugh at your stories and think you may think you’re fair, but you may still
have seem unreasonable or unkind to a friend.
a great sense of humor, but your brother
Understanding yourself and how
might think you’re just odd. You may see
others see you can really be a puzzle!
yourself
as ambitious because you’re
determined to get what you want, but
others may feel you’re

2 Learn new words. Listen and repeat. TR: 3

3 Work in pairs. Make another list of five or six words

that
describe you, using the new vocabulary. Then make a list of
five or six words that describe your partner. Compare your
lists. Do you agree with your partner’s description of you?
Why or why not?
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 4 Read and write the words from the
list. Speak Ing StRategy TR: 6

ambitious determin enthusias generous Comparing Contrasting

ed tic self-confident
optimist organized outgoing
You’re outgoing? So am I! You’re shy? Not me! I’m not shy at
all.
icBy the time Jack Andraka was 14 years old, he was very about science. Jack Just like you, I’m self- Unlike you, I’m
really wanted to focus on cancer research. He came up with a cheap, confident. optimistic.
We’re alike because we’re both I’m determined, but you’re just
fast way to detect a type of cancer. When he first proposed his idea, some adults thought patient. stubborn!
that Jack was being too , but he was
to prove them wrong. He stayed and entered his idea into an 7 Listen. How do the speakers compare and contrast their little brothers? Write the
international science fair. Jack won! Now he feels more . People words and phrases you hear. TR: 7
have even asked him to be on TV because of his personality and
creative ideas. 8 Read and complete the
7 dialogue.
5 Learn new words. Listen for the words. Write each trait next to the Dave: My aunt and uncle are visiting this week.
correct example. Are these words positive or negative? Decide. Nina: You don’t seem very happy about it.
2014 emerging
Then, listen and repeat. TR: 4 and 5 explorer, inventor
Dave: I’m not. My aunt is always saying, “You’re
Jack andraka
fair odd self-conscious stubborn
your uncle Jack!”
Nina: Well, are you and your uncle ?
1. You never change! Just listen to me for once. Dave: No,we’re very different. him, I’m active
2. You put salt and pepper on your ice cream? Wow! and outgoing. All he does is watch TV.

3. I like our music teacher. In her class, everyone Nina: Is he funny? Optimistic? Generous,
you?
gets a chance to play. Dave:
No way. ! He never gives me anything,
4. Oh, come on. Nobody is looking at you. Let’s
dance. not even on my birthday.

6 Choose an activity. Work in pairs.

1. Together think of a famous person, such as a singer, actor, or 9
Internet personality. Separately list as many descriptive words
as you can about that person. Are any of your words the
same? Do you agree with your partner’s description?

2. As a student, you’re an expert on teachers. Think about

teachers you’ve had, and write words to describe them.
Look at the positive qualities you both listed. Then work 1
together to write a description of your ideal teacher.
3. Write the letters in your partner’s name going down the
side of a paper. Then write a word that describes your
partner for each letter. When you’re finished, compare
your name poems. Do you agree with your partner’s
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description?
 14 Learn new words. Read about young chefs,
GRAMMAR TR: 8
and listen to their conversations. Then listen
tag questions: Confirming information or seeking agreement and repeat. TR: 10 and 11
Alicia is friendly, isn’t she? Yes. She’s outgoing. You’ll like her. You’re nervous about the
competition, aren’t you? I am. I’m not sure I’m ready. Everyone loves cooking shows! The chefs are
Rick doesn’t live near here, does he? No, he doesn’t. He lives pretty far away. Lin usually self-confident and energetic, but they’re not
always patient or organized, are they? (That’s part of
also plays the flute, doesn’t she? Yes, she does. She’s really good!
the fun!) They’re almost always very competitive as
Sue couldn’t make herself do it, could she? No. She’s too shy. they cook against each other. They want to win by
making the best food they can!
On some shows, teen chefs compete to see
11 Listen. Match the questions to logical answers. Write the letter. TR: 9 who’s the best cook. These teen chefs can be
surprisingly cooperative, even while they’re
1. a. Yes, it was. And we finally won! competing. They’ve made friends, and they’re
interested
another isin doing.
what one
Of course, one chef may be
2. b. Yes, I have to be. I’m a teacher.
jealous of another chef, but in the end many of
3. c. No, she didn’t. She said she was sick. them are still helpful and kind to each other as
they compete.
4. d. He really is. He never stops! They’re open-minded enough to know
5. e. Yes, she can. And the guitar, too. that only one person can win, but all of
them can be friends—and great chefs.

12 Read. Then complete the tag questions.

1. Carla and Lea want to join the team, don’t they

? 15 Read. Then use a tag question to comment.

?
2. You’re not as enthusiastic about poetry as your sister, national geographic Fellow 1. Angela really is a talented cook. I want to be like her!
3. Greg’s brothers won’t be at the party,
?
Chef Barton Seaver You aren’t feeling jealous, are you?
4. Maria has changed a lot, ? She’s
so self-confident. 2. Pat and Tim refused to talk to Julia, or even listen to her as.
ide
5. Your sisters didn’t go shopping,
?
6. You would help us if Ana can’t come,
3. The Whitley twins have seventeen tennis trophies between them.
?

Barton Seaver is the most

13 Work in pairs. Take turns forming tag interesting chef around, isn’t he?
4. Sam won’t join the group to help collect and recycle plastic bottles.
questions and answering them. Agree
disagree
or with your partner. Express your
opinion.
1. (name of a place) / most beautiful / place / ever
Yes, he really is. He has 5. Here, let me help you clean up those dishes.
2. (name of a singer) / most popular / singer / right great ideas about
now
3. (name of an actor) / talented / actor / on food.
TV
4. (name of a video game) / your favorite / video game
5. (name of a movie) / exciting / movie / ever
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 16 Before you read, discuss in pairs. Based on the title and Have you ever wondered why you are children tend to avoid conflict, they can be
the photo, what do you think the reading is about? flexible and easygoing. They may also be seen
the way you are? What makes you as secretive by members of their family. They
17 Learn new words. Find these words in the reading. What different from, say, your brothers and are usually more influenced by their friends
than
do you think they mean? Look for clues in the sentences. sisters? by their family, perhaps because they get
Then listen and repeat. TR: 12 more attention from their friends.
People have asked these questions for The youngest child is described as the baby
bossy to ignore perfectionist selfish spoiled
centuries, and researchers are trying to of the family. They can be spoiled by their
parents, who spend a lot of time with them and
18 While you read, notice descriptive words
answer them. One idea they’re exploring is often give them what they want. For this
reason, their brothers and sisters sometimes
you think apply to you personally. TR: 13 that birth order influences the person we get jealous. Youngest children enjoy being the
become. In general the oldest child is center of attention, and they are seen as
outgoing, open- minded, and likely to take
described as confident, organized, dutiful, risks.
and determined to get what he or she wants. What if you’re an only child? Many people
think that a child with no brothers or sisters
Oldest children are seen as born leaders, grows up wanting lots of attention. Some think
people-pleasers, and perfectionists. Because they’re selfish, or unwilling to share with
others. But because they spend so much time
they’re the oldest, their younger brothers and around adults, they’re also described as
confident, determined, and responsible.
sisters sometimes see
them as bossy, or too willing to tell other
people what to do.
The middle child may be described as being

Why Am I
19 after you read, discuss the questions in groups.

competitive in order to get more attention. 1. What’s the main idea of the reading?
They sometimes feel that their family ignores2. Does birth order seem like a good way to describe

Me?
personality? Why or why not?
them because they are in the middle. Because 3. Based on your personal experience, does the information
middle in this reading seem correct? If not, why not?

20 Work in pairs. Separately go back through the reading and

underline all the words you think describe you. Then read
your list to your partner. Based on your list, can your partner
guess your birth order? What is it?

21 Work in groups. What other factors might affect your

personality? Write two or three ideas. Briefly explain how
each factor on your list might affect you. Then discuss
your ideas in groups.
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Have you ever wondered why you are the way you are? What
makes you different from, say, your brothers and sisters?
People have asked these questions for centuries, and researchers are
trying to answer them. One idea they’re exploring is that birth order
influences the person we become. In general the oldest child is
described as confident, organized, dutiful, and determined to get
what he or she wants. Oldest children are seen as born leaders,
people-pleasers, and perfectionists. Because they’re the oldest, their
younger brothers and sisters sometimes see
them as bossy, or too willing to tell other people what to do.
The middle child may be described as being competitive in order to
get more attention. They sometimes feel that their family ignores
them because they are in the middle.
Because middle children tend to avoid conflict, they can be
flexible and easygoing. They may also be seen as secretive by members of their
family. They are usually more influenced by their friends than
by their family, perhaps because they get more attention from their friends.
The youngest child is described as the baby of the family. They can be spoiled
by their parents, who spend a lot of time with them and often give them what
they want. For this reason, their brothers and sisters sometimes get jealous.
Youngest children enjoy being the center of attention, and they are seen as
outgoing, open- minded, and likely to take risks.
What if you’re an only child? Many people think that a child with no brothers
or sisters grows up wanting lots of attention. Some think they’re selfish, or
unwilling to share with others. But because they spend so much time around
adults, they’re also described as confident, determined, and responsible.
SPEAKING STRATEGY

Compare and contrast your parents. Are you like

or unlike your parents?
VID
E
22 Before you watch, discuss in 23 Work in pairs. The video you are going 24 Watch scene 1.1. While you watch, check the factors 26 Work in pairs. The
pairs. Look at the photo. What do to watch is called What Makes Up an that the video says are important parts of your identity. video describes four
the group members’ clothes say Identity? From the title, predict the sports clothes gadgets food main areas that make
about their identity? main up your identity.
idea of the video. Circle the correct music house pets other people Discuss each of those
letter. areas in your own
25 after you watch, work in pairs. Circle the correct
a. The video will discuss your identity life.
letter. 27 Discuss in groups.
in comparison to that of your
family and friends. 1. According to the research, music can make us At the end of the
b. The video will talk about things that you happier and .
a. smarter b. more c. more video, you’re asked,
like and do that help shape your organ ized determined “What else makes
identity. 2. A personal style is important to help you . you you?” Answer
c. The video will suggest ways you a. fit in b. stand out c. both a and b
the question in your
can make yourself better. group. Then share
3. One in teens is obsessed with wearing your responses with
designer clothing. the class.
a. two b. four c. twenty

4. Nearly all teenagers associate with happy

memories.
a. music b. clothes c. food
5. Parents help
. b. choose our c. choose our
a. influence our friends music
world view

28 Choose an activity.
1. Work independently. Choose a classmate or teacher to interview about
what makes up his or her identity. Write a profile of this person and
share it with the class.
2. Work in pairs. Write a description of your clothing in relation to your
identity. Have your partner do the same. Then compare your results.
Does your partner have the same view of your style as you do? Discuss.
Then switch roles.
3. Work in groups. Create a “happy memory” cookbook. Survey at
least five classmates about meals that give them happy memories.
Rea Iktetsa pantsula, a dance group from
Have the classmates describe the meals. Take notes, and then
Soweto, Johannesburg, South africa compile the information into a cookbook to share with the class.
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 gRamma R TR: 14 WRIt In
Using it to talk about weather, time, and distance, and for emphasis g compare and contrast two people or things, we use phrases such
It’s raining again. Another bad hair day! It’s weird that we’ve had so much rain. When welowing:
It’s six o’clock already. Wake up! I hate it when the alarm goes off. as the
alike both in the same way
It’s a half-mile walk from here. We’re late! It drives me crazy when I have to hurry. fol
too although
Com pare
but on the other hand
:
29 Listen. How is it used? Write the number. TR: 15 33 Read unlike
Contrast:
the
to introduce weather to introduce time the writer
to introduce distance to introduce emphasis model. Work in pairs to identify the parts of the writing. How does
I com compare and contrast? Underline the words or phrases.
members
differente from a large family, and I share personality traits with several
30 Work in pairs. Write down three things that you don’t like to happen. Use it in your i family
sentences. Then share them with your partner. My gr
. But it’s clear to me that I’m most like my grandfather, although
we’re n some ways, too.
1. It makes me a little angry when people interrupt me in a conversation. our
bikes andfather and I both like to spend time outdoors. We both enjoy riding
with my and watching sports. We’re adventurous, too. I really like to go fishing
2. g randfather. We’ll catch our dinner together, then cook and eat it at our
campsite. We both love nature. We’re alike in that way. We also enjoy working in
his garden to grow fruits and vegetables.
3.
It’s a d ifferent story when winter comes. Unlike my grandfather, I love being
outside the snow. I like to have snowball fights with my friends, but he likes
31 Work
4. in pairs. Write down three things that you like to happen. Use it in your in sit by to
sentences. Then share them with your partner. the that fire and read. Sometimes he and I play cards, although I don’t really
I like it when people give me compliments about my appearance. very playenjoy much. I’m too energetic to sit for so long! On the other hand,
1.
one My when we
grand of my video games, I have fun because I’m
2. competitive. father isn’t competitive at all. He’s also
But it
sort of slow!
together.
3. doesn’t really matter to me what we
spendingdo I like being with my grandfather
and time with him. We’re a good fit!
4.
32 Work in groups. Make the cube. Take turns tossing the
cube and completing the sentences.

It drives me crazy when my

friends don’t return my 34 Work in pairs. How are the writer and his grandfather alike? How are they
texts!
different? Do you think they’re more alike than different? Explain.

35 Write. Compare and contrast your personality with that of a family

go to p.
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 Make
an
Impact
A plan and conduct a survey about
personality traits.
•Decide which traits you want to
ask about. Include positive
and negative traits.
•Write the survey.
•Interview ten people. Record

Be Determined
and
report the results.
B plan and write a report on other
“Why not you? Why can’t you come up with the next great innovation or cure?” factors that influence
—Jack Andraka personality.
National Geographic Explorer, Inventor
•Search the Internet for information
on your topic.
•Write your report.
•Present your research to the
class.an advice column.
C Write
•Write a letter to an advice columnist about a problem that young people face.
•In groups of three, read your letters aloud. Then discuss the problem and give advice.
Take notes.
•Compile your group’s questions and responses in an advice column. Make copies of your
column to share with the class.
1. Watch scene 1.2. 3. How hard do you try to get
2. something you want4,000
It took Jack Andraka or need?
triesDo you give
to find a up easily? Would you try 200 times?
4,000

protein he needed for his experiment. times? How would you feel if you

were It took him 200 tries to find a lab research unsuccessful so ma ny times?
scientist who would accept his
project. What three words best
describe Jack?
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