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132 143 SBSSB3 CH10.QXD11/28/0711:47 AMPage 142READING“TOUCHY SUBJECTS”Larry and his parents always disagree whenthey talk about politics. Larry is very liberal,but his parents aren’t. They’re veryconservative. Larry thinks the president isdoing a very poor job, but his parents don’t.They think the president is doing a fine job.Also, Larry doesn’t think the government shouldspend a lot of money on defense, but his parentsdo. They think the country needs a strong army.You can see why Larry and his parents alwaysdisagree when they talk about politics. Politicsis a very “touchy subject” with them.The Greens and their next-door neighbors, theHarrisons, always disagree when they talk aboutchild rearing. The Greens are very lenient withtheir children, but the Harrisons aren’t. They’revery strict. The Greens let their children watchtelevision whenever they want, but the Harrisonsdon’t. They let their children watch television foronly an hour a day. Also, the Harrisons havealways taught their children to sit quietly andbehave well at the dinner table, but the Greenshaven’t. They have always allowed their childrento do whatever they want at the dinner table. Youcan see why the Greens and the Harrisons alwaysdisagree when they talk about child rearing.Child rearing is a very “touchy subject” with them.READING CHECK-UPTRUE, FALSE,ORMAYBE?Answer True, False, or Maybe (if the answer isn’tin the story).1. Larry and his parents never agree when theytalk about politics.2. Larry probably supports equal rights for womenand minorities.3. The Harrisons’ children watch television moreoften than the Greens’ children.4. The Greens’ children probably go to bed laterthan the Harrisons’ children.5. Since the Greens and the Harrisons disagree,they never talk about child rearing.142Do you and someone youknow always disagree abouta “touchy subject”? Who isthis person? What do youdisagree about? In whatways do you disagree?

132 143 SBSSB3 CH10.QXD11/28/0711:47 AMON YOUR OWNPage 143Same and DifferentIn many ways, my sister and I are exactly the same.I’m tall and thin, and she is, too.I have brown eyes and curly black hair, and so does she.I work in an office downtown, and she does, too.I’m not married yet, and neither is she.I went to college in Boston, and so did she.I wasn’t a very good student, and she wasn’t either.And in many ways, my sister and I are very different.I like classical music, but she doesn’t.She enjoys sports, but I don’t.I’ve never traveled overseas, but she has.She’s never been to New York, but I have many times.She’s very outgoing and popular, but I’m not.I’m very quiet and philosophical, but she isn’t.Yes, in many ways, my sister and I are exactly the same, andin many ways, we’re very different. But most important ofall, we like and respect each other. And we’re friends.Tell other students about somebody you are close to—a friend, a classmate, or someone inyour family. Tell how you and this person are the same, and tell how you are different.Write in your journal about somebody you are close to—a friend, aclassmate, or someone in your family. Tell how you and this personare the same, and tell how you are different.143

144-144f SBSPLUS3 U10.qxd12/7/077:08 PMPRONUNCIATIONPage 144Contrastive StressListen. Then say it.Say it. Then listen.No, I can’t, but mySISTERNo, I don’t, but myNEIGHBORSYou should askcan.No, I haven’t, but myNo, I wasn’t, but mydo.You should askHER.Why don’t you askhas.CHILDRENwere.HIM.How about askingTHEM?FATHERTHEM?GRAMMAR FOCUSCONNECTORS:TOO/SOEITHER/NEITHERBUTI’m hungry.I am, too.So am I.I’m not hungry.I’m not either.Neither am I.I don’t sing, but mysister does.I can swim.I can, too.So can I.I can’t swim.I can’t either.Neither can I.She didn’t know theanswer, but I did.I’ve seen thatmovie.I have, too.So have I.I’ve haven’t seenthat movie.I haven’t either.Neither have I.He can play chess,but I can’t.I have a car.I do, too.So do I.I don’t have a car.I don’t either.Neither do I.We’re ready, butthey aren’t.I worked yesterday.I did, too.So did I.I didn’t work.I didn’t either.Neither did I.I’m tired,and he is, too.and so is he.I’m not tired,and he isn’t either.and neither is he.He’ll be busy,and she will, too.and so will she.He won’t be busy,and she won’t either.and neither will she.She’s been sick,and he has, too.and so has he.She hasn’t been sick,and he hasn’t either.and neither has he.They sing,and she does, too.and so does she.They don’t sing,and she doesn’t either.and neither does she.She studied,and I did, too.and so did I.She didn’t study,and I didn’t either.and neither did I.Complete the sentences.1. She just got a raise, andI.2. He hasn’t arrived yet, andthey.3. They can’t lift it, and we4. I have to work late, and you5. She’s leaving soon, and8. I’m going to a meeting, and they.,.144.you.,.12. We’ve been very busy, and.7. A. Are you interested in sports?, but my sister11. She types very well, and hewe.she.13. You aren’t allergic to anything, andI.14. A. Do you have a ladder?.9. He hadn’t been there before, and she10. I won’t be able to go, and6. He doesn’t like to swim, and IB. No,,B. No, I, but my neighbor.

144-144f SBSPLUS3 U10.qxd12/7/07Page 144a Requesting help at work Giving & following a sequence of instructionsLIFE SKILLS17:08 PMCONVERSATIONREQUESTING HELP; SEQUENCESPractice the conversation with a classmate.OF INSTRUCTIONSA. Excuse me. Can you help me?B. Sure. How can I help?A. Can you show me how to make coffee?B. Sure. I’ll be happy to.First, take out the old filter.Then, put in a new filter.After that, add the coffee.And finally, press the ON button.A. I see.First, I take out the old filter.Then, I put in a new filter.After that, I add the coffee.And finally, I press the ON button.Is that right?How to make coffee:take out the old filterput in a new filteradd the coffeepress the ON buttonB. Yes. That’s correct.A. Thanks very much.Look at the instructions. Practice conversations with your classmates.How to make a copy:lift up the lidput the originaldocument on the glassput down the lidpress the START button1.How to turn on thealarm system:close the doorenter the codepress ONleave the buildingwithin 20 seconds2.2TEAMWORKINSTRUCTIONSFORA. Excuse me. Can you help me?B. Sure. How can I help?A. Can you show me?B. Sure. I’ll be happy to.First,.Then,.After that,.And finally,.A. I see.First, IThen, IAfter that, IAnd finally, IIs that right?.B. Yes. That’s correct.A. Thanks very much.OPERATING EQUIPMENTWork with a classmate. Think of a procedure for operating equipment atwork, at school, or at home. Write down the instructions. Then practicea conversation and present it to the class.144a

144-144f SBSPLUS3 U10.qxd12/7/077:08 PMPage 144bNARRATIVE READING Career advancementRead the article and answer the questions.Getting a PromotionYou’ve worked in the same job at the samecompany for many years. Many of your coworkers have gotten promotions to better jobswith higher pay. When will it be your turn? Whatcan you do to get the promotion you’ve beenwaiting for?First, check your appearance.Do you look professional? Arethe clothes you wear appropriatefor work? Dress for success!Look at what the successfulpeople in your company wearand copy them. Good groomingis also an important part of yourappearance. Take care of yourhair, skin, and fingernails, and make sure thatyour clothes are clean and ironed. You can’tlook professional if you aren’t well groomed.If you want to move ahead in your company,you have to get along well with your supervisor,your co-workers, and your company’scustomers. Smile and be friendly to everybody.Listen carefully to what they say. Ask for theiropinions, and try to understand their point ofview. We all see things differently. Learn tocommunicate clearly. When you think your coworkers have done something well, tell them.Everybody likes to receive a compliment. Offerto help others, and be sure to say thank youwhen someone helps you. If you make amistake, say you’re sorry. It’s important toapologize.Above all, have a positive attitude towardsyour work. Don’t complain or gossip aboutother people. Work hard and enthusiastically.This will show your supervisor that you like yourjob and care about the company. Get to workearly before your co-workers arrive. You canaccomplish a lot when nobody is there tointerrupt you. If you start to lose interest in yourjob because you’ve had the same responsibilitiesfor a long time, you need to bring new energy toyour work.Ask for more responsibilities.Volunteer to work on difficult projects that can144bteach you new skills. Be creative. Try to findnew and more efficient ways to work that willsave you time. Think outside the box. Look fornew ways to solve problems. Employees whocan solve problems creatively are valuable.Speak up at meetings. Your supervisor will beginto notice and appreciate you.Think ahead and prepare forthe next job you want. Find outwhat skills you’ll need and dowhat you can to develop them.For example, if the job you wantrequires report writing, registerfor an evening class in businessEnglish and volunteer to work onprojects that give you theopportunity to write. In addition,check to see what training programs yourcompany offers. It’s important to continue youreducation both on the job and on your own timeoutside of work. Most jobs these days requirestrong computer skills, so it’s a good idea to takecomputer classes.Your employer will use your job performanceevaluation to decide if you deserve a raise or apromotion. This yearly evaluation is like aschool report card. It compares you to otherworkers in your group. Workers with low gradescan lose their jobs. On the other hand, if yourevaluation shows that you have the rightqualities, such as being dependable andhardworking, you can move ahead. When youmeet with your supervisor to discuss yourevaluation, have a positive attitude. This is youropportunity to find out what you’ve done welland what you can do better. Make sure youunderstand the evaluation. Listen carefully andask questions so you can learn from thefeedback you receive about your performance. Ifyou don’t agree with your supervisor, politelyexplain your point of view. Make sure yoursupervisor knows about everything you haveaccomplished during the year. And if yourevaluation is good, this is an excellent time totalk about your future at the company and apromotion.

144-144f SBSPLUS3 U10.qxd12/7/077:09 PMPage 144cGive yourself one point for every Yes answer.If you have a score of 14 or higher, youprobably deserve a esNoDo you dress appropriately?Are you well groomed?Do you get along with your co-workers?Do you get along with customers?Are you friendly?Do you communicate clearly?Are you helpful?Do you have a positive attitude?Do you work hard?Do you get to work early?Do you ask for more responsibilities?Do you find new ways to solve problems?Do you speak up at meetings?Do you take classes to learn new skills?Are you dependable and hardworking?Do you learn from the feedback you receive?1. To be well groomed meansA. to dress for successB. to wear the right clothesC. to be clean and neatD. to be successful.2. When you apologize to someone,.A. you give the person a complimentB. you say you’re sorryC. you say thank youD. you smile3. When you work enthusiastically, people willsee that.A. you like your jobB. you look professionalC. you are creativeD. you communicate clearly4. When you think outside the box,.A. you work outsideB. you find new ways to solve problemsC. you have the same responsibilities for along timeD. you copy successful people5. When someone is efficient, he or sheA. works slowlyB. works extra hoursC. uses time well at workD. makes a lot of mistakes.6. If you want a promotion, you should NOT.A. volunteer for difficult projectsB. get to work before your co-workersC. discuss your evaluation with your bossD. complain about your job7. The main idea of paragraph 5 is.A. it’s important to learn new skillsB. it’s important to volunteerC. companies offer training programsD. it’s important to take classes after work8. If your job performance evaluation is poor,.A. don’t show it to your supervisorB. complain to your co-workersC. ask for a promotionD. learn from the feedback144c

144-144f SBSPLUS3 U10.qxd12/7/077:09 PMPage 144dLIFE SKILLS READING Adult education course catalogWESTVILLE VALLEY ADULT EDUCATION COURSES — FALL TERMBUS 101 Business Procedures—M, W, FBecome familiar with the procedures in abusiness office. Topics include filing, telephoneskills, receiving and sending mail, organizingmeetings and conferences, schedulingappointments, making travel reservations, andtime management.COM 106 Excel Spreadsheets—Tu, ThYou don’t have to be good with numbers tobalance a checkbook or calculate how you spendyour money each month. Learn how to enter theinformation and let Excel software do the mathfor you. This course covers the basics ofspreadsheets. Students will learn how to createworksheets and charts.BUS 103 Customer Service—Tu, ThIn this course students will discuss and analyzecommon customer complaints and develop waysto deliver better customer service.COM 201 Microsoft Word II—W, Th, FUse the advanced features of Word to createdocuments with charts. Students will also learnto create newsletters and flyers.BUS 105 Business Writing—M, WIn the business world, time is money. Learn towrite clear and concise business letters, memos,and reports.COM 203 PowerPoint Presentations—M, FLearn to create professional-lookingpresentations that include graphs, charts, andpictures using PowerPoint. Prerequisite:Students must have keyboarding skills to takethis course.BUSINESSBUS 106 Public Speaking—W, FThis course helps students develop the ability tospeak confidently in a variety of public speakingsituations. Participants will prepare and present aspeech each week.BUS 201 Bookkeeping—M, Tu, W, Th, FThis course prepares students for the nationalCertified Bookkeeper examination. Topics includepayroll (paying wages, reporting taxes) andinventory.BUS 205 Entrepreneurship—W, FLearn how to start and operate your own business.Each student will develop a business plan.COMPUTERSCOM 101 Microsoft Word I—Tu, ThStudents will learn to create documents withtoday’s most popular word processing software.COM 102 Microsoft Outlook—FLearn to use Microsoft Outlook to send, receive,and organize electronic mail.COM 103 Introduction to the Internet—M, FLearn how to search the World Wide Web to findinformation online. Students will get hands-onexperience when they research a topic thatinterests them.144dCULINARY ARTSCA 100 Food Preparation—M, Tu, W, Th, FThis course introduces students to the culinaryarts profession and prepares them for an entrylevel position as a Food and Beverage Specialistin a hotel, hospital, or restaurant kitchen.Participants will learn kitchen procedures andhow to follow basic recipes.CA 104 Food Sanitation—W, FLearn how to prepare food safely. This courseteaches health regulations and procedures andthe reasons for them.HEALTH SCIENCEHS 101 CPR (CardiopulmonaryResuscitation)—MThis course covers emergency procedures tofollow when someone has stopped breathing orthe heart has stopped beating. Red Crosscertification.HS 102 Basic Emergency Care—Tu, WLearn how to prevent accidents and give first aid.Students learn to recognize and respond toemergencies including shock, breathingemergencies, poison, cuts, and burns.

144-144f SBSPLUS3 U10.qxd12/8/071:35 AMPage 144eLook at the adult education course catalog and answer the questions.1. Thecourse helps students learnhow to start a business.A. Business ProceduresB. BookkeepingC. EntrepreneurshipD. Business Writing6. Students have to be able to type on acomputer before they can take.A. Microsoft Word IB. Microsoft OutlookC. Introduction to the InternetD. PowerPoint Presentations2. Business Procedures prepares studentsfor a job as a.A. managerB. bookkeeperC. programmerD. secretary7. After students complete, they willbe ready to take a national exam.A. HS 102B. BUS 201C. CA 100D. CA 1043. Students learn research skills in coursenumber.A. COM 102B. COM 103C. COM 106D. COM 2038. Microsoft Outlook is software forA. word-processingB. spreadsheetsC. e-mailD. presentations4. In Business Writing, students dolearn to write.A. reportsB. lettersC. resumesD. memos9. Culinary Arts 100 doesstudents for a job inA. a hospitalB. an officeC. a restaurantD. a hotelNOT5. We can infer that a concise businessletter.A. is shortB. has many long wordsC. is hard to understandD. is longNOT.prepare.10. Students learn how to take care of badburns when they take.A. CA 104B. CA 100C. HS 101D. HS 102YOUR EDUCATION PLANWhat classes do you plan to take in the future? When and where will you takethese classes? Fill in the chart.MY EDUCATION PLANWHAT I PLAN TO STUDYWHENWHERECLASS DISCUSSION Where in your community can you learn about different careers?Where can you go for help with career planning? Where can you takecourses to learn new skills? Discuss as a class.144e

144-144f SBSPLUS3 U10.qxd12/7/077:09 PMASSESSMENTPage 144f Check-up test Self-evaluation checklistsChoose the correct answer.1. This table is very expensive. I don’t think wecanit.A. allowB. affordC. spendD. support2. Marco plays soccer very well. He’s veryA. athleticB. availableC. compatibleD. lenient3. I’m veryabout the environment.A. opposedB. allergicC. concernedD. similar4. My sister likes science, and so do I. We havethe same academic.A. instructionsB. decisionsC. collectionsD. interests5. It’s important totalking.A. explainB. respectC. pay attentionD. expresswhen the teacher is.6. You and I have very similarA. outlooksB. personalitiesC. backgroundsD. reasonson life.7. I always try to have a positivetowards my work.A. appearanceB. attitudeC. qualityD. grooming8. Be creative. Try to look for new ways toproblems.A. accomplishB. volunteerC. developD. solve9. In this course, you will become familiarwith commonin a business office.A. inventoryB. proceduresC. informationD. service10. I’m learning to use PowerPoint toprofessional-looking graphs and charts.A. preventB. searchC. createD. balanceSKILLS ardworkingprofessionalvaluablewell ooming144fjob performanceevaluationopportunityperformancepoint of viewpositive ining programaccomplishapologizeappreciatecare aboutcommunicatecomparedevelopdress forsuccessfind outmove aheadregistersolve problemsspeak upthink aheadthink outsidethe boxvolunteerI can say:I’m a vegetarian.I am, too./So am I.I’m not a good dancer.I’m not either./Neither am I.I don’t have a dog,but my neighbor does.Can you show me howto make coffee?First,.Then,.After that,.And finally,.I can offer a suggestion:You should ask HER.Why don’t you ask HER?How about asking HER?I can:request help at workgive & follow a sequence ofinstructionsidentify important factors forcareer advancementinterpret an adult educationcourse catalogcomplete an education planI can write about:somebody I am close to

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Why don’t you and your friends want to come to the game? They aren’t very interested in football,. 11. Why were you and your wife so nervous during the flight? I had never flown before today, . 12. Why have you and your friends stopped shopping at my store? I can’t afford your prices, . 13. Why don’t you and your sister want me