1SNAPSHOT
Source: Weekly World News
In your opinion, which of the qualities above are most important to look for in a partner?
Are there other important qualities missing from the lists?
How do people meet their partners in your country?
2CONVERSATION I like guys who . . .
A Listen and practice.
Chris:Do you have a date for the party yet?
Kim:Actually, I don’t. . . . Do you know
anyone I could go with?
Chris:Hmm. What kind of guys do you like?
三级 英语
Kim:Oh, I like guys who aren’t too serious
and who have a good sense of humor.
You know, someone like you.
Chris:OK. Uh, what else?
Kim:Well, I’d prefer someone I have
something in common with – who I
can talk to easily.
Chris:I think I know just the guy for you.
Bob Branson. Do you know him?
OK, I’ll ask him to meet us for coffee,
Listen to Chris and Kim discuss Bob
after they met for coffee. How did Kim like him?
That’s  what friends are for!
in North America Love and Marriage
What men look for
in a partner
• leadership qualities • earnings potential • a sense of humor • intelligence • job skills • success • physical attractiveness
• warmth and affection
• homemaking ability
• fashion sense
• social skills
• sensitivity
What women look for in a partner
3GRAMMAR FOCUS
A Pair work  Match the information in columns A and B. Then rewrite
each pair to form one sentence. Use a relative pronoun if necessary.
A B
1.I don’t want to have a partner .......  a.These people are organized and intelligent.
2.I’d like to meet people ........  b.This person has good leadership qualities.
3.I’d prefer a roommate .......  c.These people have a good sense of humor.
4.I don’t like to be with people .......  d.I have nothing in common with this person.
5.I want to discuss my problems with friends .......  e.These people are warm and sensitive.
6.I’d rather have a boss .......  f.I don’t feel comfortable around these people.
7.I’d prefer to have teachers .......g.This person is quiet and considerate.
B Pair work  Complete the sentences in column A with your own information.
Then compare with a partner. Do you and your partner have similar opinions?
4WORD POWER Personalities
A Match the words with the definitions. Then decide which words are
positive and which are negative. Write P or N next to each word.
Relative pronouns
Relative pronouns as subjects
I like guys . They aren’t too serious.→I like guys who /that aren’t too serious.
I like guys . They have a good sense of humor.→I like guys who /that have a good sense of humor.Relative pronouns as objects
I’d prefer someone . I can talk to him easily.→I’d prefer someone (who /that)I can talk to easily.I’d prefer someone . I have fun with him . →I’d prefer someone (who /that)I have fun with.d 1. I don’t want to have a partner who I have nothing in common with.
5LISTENING What are they like?
A Listen to conversations that describe three people. Are the descriptions positive (P ) or negative (N )? Check (✓) the box.
6DISCUSSION Ideal people
A Group work  What is the ideal parent, friend, or partner like? What is one quality 7WRITING About a best friend
A Pair work  Talk about your best friend. Then write a paragraph.
B Pair work  Exchange paragraphs and follow these steps:
1.First, read your partner’s paragraph for content. Ask follow-up questions for further information. Make notes.
2.Next, give suggestions about how the paragraph could be improved.
3.Then rewrite your paragraph to include your partner’s suggestions.
My best friend is someone who is sensitive about my feelings. She’s
a person who is very supportive and always listens to my problems. . . .
This person should be . . . This person should not be . . .
The ideal parent The ideal friend ................................................................................................................................................................................................
8PERSPECTIVES Quiz
A Listen to some common complaints. Check (✓) the ones you agree with.
Do you get ANNOYED easily?
I don’t like it when a cell phone rings in the classroom.
It bothers me when a teacher forgets my name.
I hate it when people talk with their
mouth full.
It upsets me when a close friend forgets
my birthday.
I can’t stand it when people talk loudly to
each other during a movie.
I don’t like it when people call me
early in the morning.
I can’t stand it when a child screams
in a restaurant.
It bothers me when my doctor arrives
late for an appointment.
Score: If you checked . . .
1–2 complaints:Wow! You don’t get annoyed very easily.
3–4 complaints:You’re fairly easygoing.
5–6 complaints:Hmm, you could be intolerant about some things.
7–8 complaints:Relax, you get annoyed too easily!
Calculate your score. Do you get annoyed easily? Tell the class what
9PRONUNCIATION Linked sounds
A Listen and practice. Final consonant sounds
are often linked to the vowel sounds that follow them.
Mark the linked sounds in the sentences
below. Listen and check. Then practice saying
the sentences.
I can’t stand it when someone is late for an appointment.
Does it bother you when a friend is unreliable?
I hate it when a cell phone goes off in a performance.
Take turns saying the sentences in Exercise 8.
That’s what friends are for!• 5
6•Unit 110GRAMMAR FOCUS
A How do you feel about these situations? Complete the sentences with it clauses from the list. Then take turns reading your sentences with a partner.
I love it It bothers me I don’t like it
I can’t stand it It embarrasses me It doesn’t bother me It makes me happy It really upsets me I don’t mind it 1.when someone gives me a compliment on my clothes.2.when people are direct and say what’s on their mind. 3.when someone corrects my English in front of others.4.when a friend is sensitive and supportive.5.when people throw trash on the ground.6.when a friend treats me to dinner.
7.when I get phone calls on my birthday. 8.when a stranger asks me for money. 9.when people call me late at night.
10.when teachers are temperamental.B Group work  Do you ever get annoyed by a certain
type of person or situation? Write down five things
that annoy you the most. Then compare in groups.
A:I really can’t stand it when people are stingy.
B:I feel the same way – especially when you’ve
been generous to them!
C:Yeah, but it bothers me more when . . .
11INTERCHANGE 1Personality types
Interview a classmate to find out about his or her personality. Go to Interchange 1 at the back of the book.
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Clauses with it + adverbial clauses with when I don’t mind it when people talk loudly during a movie.I don’t like it when a cell phone rings in the classroom.I can’t stand it when a child screams in a restaurant.
It bothers me when a teacher forgets my name.
It upsets me when people arrive late for appointments.