Unit 00

THINK SECOND EDITION STUDENT'S BOOK 4 By Herbert Puchta, Jeff Stranks & Peter Lewis-Jones

WELCOME Page 4 Exercise 1 So, did you see that story about the plane that crashed into the ocean? No, I didn't. What happened? Well, this guy set off from Florida in his plane – a small one, only one engine – to go to New Orleans. Wow – that's a long way. Right, and it's usually too far for a plane like that, but he had added extra fuel tanks. However, after he had begun his journey, he realised he didn't have enough fuel to carry on flying, so he radioed New Orleans and told them that he was in trouble. He told them he had to land the plane in the sea. In the sea? Yes, there was a fishing boat not far away that was able to pick the pilot up. But here's the incredible thing – and you can see it in a video. The plane had a parachute, but it didn't work and the plane started to dive towards the sea! But then almost at the last minute, the parachute pulled the plane horizontal, just before it hit the water. The impact almost destroyed the plane. And the pilot? He was OK. He managed to get out of the plane and into a life raft from the fishing boat. Then the people from the fishing boat came and pulled him out of the raft and took him to the ship. He wasn't injured, so he didn't end up in hospital or anything. Now they're trying to find out what went wrong. Wow – I'd have been so scared if I'd been in that plane. I'd have screamed really loudly!

Page 6 Exercise 1 So, Jordan, have you thought about which university you want to go to yet? I told you, Mum – I'm not so sure that I want to go to university. But if you get a good degree, you'll be guaranteed a secure future. You know, perhaps in ten years' time, you'll be managing a huge company! But that's just it, Mum – I don't want to manage a big company, or a small company either. I don't want to spend 40 years doing that, then retire and wonder where my life went. That's not the future I want – I think. Well, so what are you going to do when you leave school then? I'm not sure yet. Maybe work, save a bit of money and then travel the world for a few months, you know, get some life experience. Well, that won't do you much good. In this day and age, employers want people with work experience, not travel experience. Well, maybe you're right, Mum. But even so, I want some time for myself before I think about settling down. There's nothing wrong with settling down. That's what your father and I did. I know, Mum and that's fine – it was fine for you and Dad, back in the last century. But the world's different now and people have such different aims, ideas, everything! Yes, I suppose so. You're right. But don't worry, Mum. I mean, I'd like to start a family at some point. So you'll be playing with your grandchildren one day – I hope. Well, I'm delighted to hear that, Jordan!

Page 8 Exercise 1 & 2 Conversation 1 What's the matter with you? Didn't you see? I held the door open for that elderly lady; I let her go through in front of me. Yes, I saw that. It was very thoughtful of you. Very kind. But she just walked past me and didn't say 'thank you'. She didn't even look at me! It's so rude, I think. Oh, you shouldn't get so worked up. She was probably just thinking about something else. Conversation 2 Hi, Jack. Here are your headphones. My headphones! I've been looking for them. So, you took them? Yes – sorry, I should have asked you, I know, but ... Well, give them back. You're not allowed to take my things without asking! OK. I'm sorry. But you don't have to be so unfriendly, do you? Conversation 3 I'm so upset. I just heard that Paul, one of my best friends, is going to move to Canada. Oh, that's a shame. But never mind, you've got other friends, haven't you? Yes, I know, but I'm going to miss him a lot. He's really fun to hang out with. Well, you don't have to lose touch with him, do you? You can Skype. That's right. And perhaps my parents will let me go and visit him sometime.

Page 10 Exercise 1 & 2 You said it opened at eight o'clock. And I was wrong! I'm sorry. Don't be so impatient. It'll be open very soon. I already wish I hadn't come. Oh, come on, Tom. We agreed didn't we? You said that you were fed up with your unhealthy lifestyle. True. And then you persuaded me that the best thing to do was exercise. Right. And I encouraged you to come with me to the leisure centre, and you agreed, so here we are. We're going to work out for a while and then you'll feel great. I always feel uncomfortable sports gear. I've got thin legs. Oh, stop complaining, Tom. There's nothing wrong with your legs. I asked you what should wear and you said shorts. But I look terrible! Look, no one here cares – everyone is completely unconcerned about what other people look like, they're all too busy doing exercise. That's completely untrue! Tom, I'm beginning to wish hadn't invited you. Oh, look, it's opening. Come on then, let's go in and start.