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Unit 5
Page 52, Exercise B, Listening Comprehension
Speaker One
Do you want softer, cleaner-smelling hair every time you wash? Ask for Spring Rain at
your local drugstore or cosmetics store. Or order online at www.springrain.com.
Speaker Two
Cant get your hands clean after a day in the garden? Try washing your hands with
Rose. Youll get clean hands fast!
Speaker Three
Doctors say its important to protect your skin from the sun. So, even on a cloudy day,
dont go out without Pro-Tect, and keep your skin healthy and young.
Speaker Four
Does soap make your skin dry and rough? Well, All Over is the answer. All Over Liquid
Smoother. Use All Over after bath or shower. Use All Over whenever your skin feels dry.
Speaker Five
For brighter, whiter teeth, use Scrubbie Dental Cream twice a day, morning and night,
and see results in less than a week. And have sweeter-smelling breath from day one!
Speaker Six
Windy day? Hate to wear a hat? Maximum Hold will keep your hair in place even in the
worst weather. Just shampoo, dry, and style your hair as usual. Then apply twice before
going out. Your hair will look as good at the end of the day as it does when you step out.
Get Maximum Hold for your hair.
Page 54, Exercise A, Listening Comprehension
Conversation One
A: I dont have an appointment. But Ive been working in the garden and my hands
are a mess. Is there any possibility for this afternoon?
B: Let me check the book. Im sorry. Dora and the others are all booked up today.
Could you make it in tomorrow?
Conversation Two
A: Demirjian Hair Salon. How can I help you?
B: This is Mr. Banks. Is Eva available for a shampoo and a cut sometime today?
A: Let me check . . . Yes, she has a cancellation at 4:00. She could see you then.
B: Great. See you at 4:00.

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Conversation Three [B = Australian English]

A: Pretty Hands and Feet.
B: Hello. This is Helen Jones. I have a seven oclock appointment for a manicure.
Would it be possible to get a pedicure, too? Sorry for the last-minute request.
A: Actually, umm . . . if you could come in a little earlier, we could do that.
B: How much earlier?
A: Six-thirty?
B: Great. See you then.
Conversation Four [A = Indian]
A: Good morning, Mr. Lane. Umm . . . we dont have you down for an
appointment today.
M: Actually, I dont have one. But I cant stand this beard another day. Is one
of the barbers available? I dont mind waiting.
A: Im so sorry to disappoint you, but Vinnies out sick and theres just no one
else available.
Page 58, Listening Comprehension [A = British English; B = Indian; C= Spanish]
A: This is Nigella Compton with the DBC radio network and Eye on the Globe.
Were talking to the new Miss World, Maya Prasad, who has just won her title
at the tenth annual Miss World beauty pageant in Kuala Lumpur. And were
also talking to Ricardo Figueroa, the chief judge of the contest this year. Welcome,
Ms. Prasador, should I say, Welcome, Miss World?
B: Hello, Nigella. Please call me Maya. Thank you for inviting me.
A: And welcome, Mr. Figueroa.
M: Thank you.
A: My pleasure. Maya, please tell our listeners what its like to have been chosen Miss
World. Do you feel like the most beautiful woman in the world?
B: Uh . . . actually, no. To tell you the truth, the idea is very flattering, but I dont actually
feel that beautiful. All the other contestants were beautiful. Many, I think, were much
more attractive than I am. I think I was very lucky.
A: One of the things thats special about the Miss World contest is that it emphasizes
both inner and outer beauty. Mr. Figueroa, could you say a few words about that
for us?
C: Certainly. The Miss World contest tries to choose contestants who exhibit all the
features of traditional physical beauty: youth, health, beautiful skin and hair, a lovely
bodythose things everyone understands to represent beauty. But, true beauty goes
beyond that. Helen Keller, who was both blind and deaf, said something very
profound and true about beauty: The best and most beautiful things in the world
cannot be seen, nor touched . . . but are felt in the heart. We at the Miss World
contest have tried to make that our motto. We try to find that beauty that touches
our hearts.
A: Very interesting. And all the more so since Helen Keller was blind, and couldnt see
what people looked like. She still had a concept of beauty. The most beautiful things
are felt in the heart. What, in your opinion, are those thingsthose beautiful things
that we feel in the heart?

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C: Well, I think Helen Keller was describing inner beautythose qualities that last longer
than youth and can exist even when health has gone. Qualities such as goodness,
kindness to other people, truthfulnessqualities that everyone appreciates, no
matter where in the world they live.
B: Ive always felt that physical beauty cant last forever. People think its beauty that
brings you love, but Im not so sure. Ive always loved the Oscar Hammerstein song
that says: Do you love me because I'm beautiful, or am I beautiful because you love
me?
A: Hmm. Very interesting food for thought. I would imagine that that attitude will help you
lead a happy life.
C: Id like to say that the judges thought that Maya presented an almost perfect balance
between outer and inner beauty. Her happiness with life is one of the strongest
features of her inner beauty. But before we finish, let me just read a little from their
written comments: Maya has warmth: She expresses her love for others easily. She
has patience: She is a wonderful listener and lets others speak. She doesnt rush
them.
B: Oh, Mr. Figueroa. I cant believe anyone said all this about me. Im just a regular
person!
C: Maya, that comment shows us that you are also very modestmodesty is actually
another of the features of your inner beauty. But let me continue . . . Mayas also a
woman of great goodness and kindness: She spends time helping people who have
difficulties. Last year she taught art to children in the public hospital. So her
happiness, her warmth, her patience, and her kindness shine through and make her
physical beauty all the more radiant.
A: Thank you to you both.
Page 60, Exercise A, Listening Comprehension
Conversation One [A = U.S. regional]
A: Lets stop by the drugstore and get some of that Hawaii Bronzer before we go to
the beach. I dont want to get burned.
B: OK.
Conversation Two
A: Honey, I think were out of Swan. Theres none in our bathroom and no more
in the closet.
B: Have you had a look in the kids bathroom? Laura wanted to wash her hands
and she was out of it, so maybe she took the bar from ours. Ill pick some up
this afternoon when I go shopping.
Conversation Three
A: Excuse me. What aisle are the Truly You products in?
B: It depends. What are you looking for?
A: Im looking for lipstick and eye shadow.
B: I dont think we carry the eye shadow, but the lipstick is in aisle three.
A: Thanks.

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Conversation Four
A: I need something better than Sparkledent. My teeth are sensitive and it hurts every
time I brush.
B: Well, I use Mountain Fresh. It tastes great and its good for sensitive teeth.
Conversation Five
A: My skin is so dry and itchy. What should I do?
B: Well I use Silk n Satin after my shower and my skin is great.
Conversation Six
A: Wow! Is that a new perfume?
B: Actually no. Can you guess what it is?
A: Is it soap?
B: Nope.
A: Shampoo?
B: No. Want a clue?
A: OK.
B: Well their ad is Fresh as a FlowerHour after Hour.
A: Youre kidding! I would have never guessed. I want some of that too.

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