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Unit 1: One Laptop Per Child Track 2 Listening Exercise Man: I saw an interesting program last night about the XO computer. Did you see it? Woman: I’m afraid I missed it. But I read about the XO in the paper. It’s a great idea, isn’t it? Man: Actually, I’m a little worried the computer won’t be used for learning. I think a lot of kids will just use it to surf the Internet. Track 3 Listening Activity The XO laptop computer has simple technology – except for the new kind of battery it uses. The battery is very powerful. In fact, you can surf the Internet for up to six hours before it needs a recharge. If you are only reading e-books, the battery lasts up to 12 hours. Best of all, it can be recharged 2,000 times. Regular laptop batteries can only be recharged 500 times. Unit 2: Green Profits Track 5 Listening Exercise Woman: I read that Union Tinworks has made changes to its main factory. They say they’ve lowered pollution levels by 25%. Man: Wait, weren’t they the ones pouring waste into the river a few years ago? Woman: That’s right. The article also said something about that. The company was fined $50,000. I guess they’re trying to change their image. Track 6 Listening Activity Last year, home energy bills rose yet again. During the hot summer, the average monthly bill was up 6%. In the cold winter, monthly bills were up 4%. To save money, turn off the lights when you leave a room. Also, when you’re not using your TV or computer, unplug it. Small moves like that could save you 5-10% off your monthly bill. Unit 3: Well-Loved Pets Track 8 Listening Exercise Woman: What should we do about the animals while we’re on vacation? Man: I was thinking of asking our neighbor Bob to take them in. But we’ve got three cats and a dog. It’s really a lot to ask. Woman: Yeah, it is. You know, there’s a pet motel on Woodland Avenue. I’ll go online and look for reviews about the place. Track 9 Listening Activity Los Angeles has a new star. This one’s a small black cat