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		<title>Dating and Marriage</title>
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I. Introduction:



The  customs of dating and marriage vary from place to place around the globe, and in  some countries, matchmakers play an important role in that process. You should  be careful when looking for love online because you never know to whom you are  writing. Listen to the words below and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Computers and the Internet</title>
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I. Introduction:



Many  people use computers and the Internet as a way of communicating with the outside  world. Others surf the Internet to buy things while some people create Web sites  as part of their business. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if  you need a definition. Write a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrations and Events</title>
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I. Introduction:



Special events like family get-togethers, barbecues,  and weddings form part of our everyday relationships with relatives and friends.  Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition.  Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You  can use [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Car Rental</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:27:58 +0000</pubDate>
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I. Introduction:



People  often rent cars when they go on vacation or travel on business, but there are  many things you should consider when choosing a rental car company. Listen to  the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a  sample sentence for each word to learn [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cars and Driver&#8217;s Education</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:24:56 +0000</pubDate>
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I. Introduction:



Going  to a driving school and getting a driver&#8217;s license are only the first steps to  handling a motor vehicle responsibly. Here are some words that can help you  learn about cars and licenses. Listen to the words below and consult a  dictionary if you need a definition. Write a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Buildings</title>
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I. Introduction:



Getting around a city for business or pleasure (travel  and sightseeing) is much easier when you know the names of places. Listen to the  words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample  sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context, as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Best Dating Ideas</title>
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I. Introduction:



Dating  can be a fun time in your life if you do it right with some practice. What are  some of the best dating ideas you can think of besides going to a movie? Listen  to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Beauty and Hair</title>
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I. Introduction:



Getting a haircut can be a nerve-racking (tense or  scaring) experience, particularly when you don&#8217;t know what to say. What if you  are getting a terrible haircut, and you can&#8217;t tell the hair stylist to stop?  Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bank Services</title>
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I. Introduction:



No  matter where you live, opening a bank account is one essential part of life, but  you have to check around to find out what services a bank provides. Listen to  the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a  sample sentence for each word [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Airplane Travel</title>
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I. Introduction:



Airplane travel is one of the most common forms of  transportation to get to overseas destinations, but making plane reservations  and buying plane tickets are only the first steps. You need to know what to do  and what to say once you arrive at the airport. Listen to the words below [...]]]></description>
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		<title>World News Stories</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]



You can learn to understand local  and world news reports by predicting the main ideas based on the news headlines.  Read the possible headlines below for the four news stories and predict the  content for each. Try to guess what key words that would come up in each story.
HELPFUL [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Travel Log</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:25:39 +0000</pubDate>
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Many people choose overseas  destinations for honeymoon cruises, discount tours, or study abroad. However,  preparing for such experiences is very important. What concerns would you have  in traveling to a new country (e.g., language, food, transportation, etc.)? What  would be the best way to relieve any of these [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Traffic Report</title>
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What information would you expect  to hear in a radio traffic report? (The recording for this report is fictitious,  but is based, in part, on common situations and places in Salt Lake City, Utah,  USA.)
HELPFUL TIP: If you really want to  practice your listening skills, try tuning into [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raising Successful Children</title>
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What are the greatest challenges  in raising children in the world we live in today? What types of conflict occur  within families (between siblings, and between children and parents)? What are  three things parents and children can do to improve family relationships?
HELPFUL TIP: Rearing children  takes a lot [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Our Aging Society</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
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What are the greatest issues  facing senior citizens in the future in your country?
HELPFUL TIP: Saving money for  retirement called one&#8217;s &#8220;nest egg,&#8221; can be a critical concern. Although all  problems can&#8217;t be avoided, starting to save early can ease the burden later on.



II. Listening Exercises [Top]



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