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Pathways
Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking
Answer Key
Australia • Brazil • Mexico • Singapore • United Kingdom • United States
,Pathways Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking 1
Answer Key
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, ANSWER KEY
UNIT 1 LIVING FOR WORK A Listening An Interview with Photographer
Annie Griffiths
THINK AND DISCUSS (page 1)
1. Possible answer: An artist needs specialized training in art, as BEFORE LISTENING
well as creativity and organizational skills.
A Critical Thinking: Predicting (page 6)
2. Answers will vary.
3. Possible answer: The title could be a reference to achieving a Answers will vary.
balance between personal life and work.
WHILE LISTENING
EXPLORE THE THEME (pages 2–3) B Listening for Main Ideas (page 6)
1. Possible answers: Millennials are people between 20 and
34 years old. They are usually progressive and interested in Annie Griffiths travels around the world as a photographer.
technology.
C Note Taking (page 7)
2. They work the most in India and the least in Australia and
the U.K. Wording and abbreviations will vary. Notes should include only
3. Answers will vary. key words and phrases.
4. Possible answer: This office looks like it would be a comfortable 1. S. Africa, Galápagos Isl., Mex.
place to work because it has a couch and a relaxed environment; 2. learn diff cultures, diff views, take pictures of wildlife/
however, it doesn’t look like the employees have any privacy. landscapes
3. long assgnmnts, wanted them see world, didn’t want be away
LESSON A Vocabulary from them
4. smiles, gestures, is silly
A (page 4) 5. curiosity, creativity, see things in new ways
1. c
2. a AFTER LISTENING
3. d
D Critical Thinking: Making Inferences (page 7)
4. e
5. b 1. T
2. T
C (page 4) 3. T
1. creative 4. F
2. explore
E Critical Thinking: Reflecting (page 7)
3. adventure
4. communicate Answers will vary.
5. favorite
A SPEAKING
D Recognizing Word Families (page 5)
A (page 8)
Noun Verb Adjective
1. work
communication, communicate communicative, 2. am cooking
communicator communicable
3. am writing
experience experience experienced, experiential 4. show (or sell)
creation, creativity create creative 5. sell (or show)
E (page 5) 6. am showing (or am selling)
7. help
1. adventure
2. favorite
3. experiences
4. ordinary
5. skills
3
, B (page 9) WHILE VIEWING
Possible answers: C Understanding Main Ideas (page 13)
Police officers, teachers, and nurses help people.
1. many
Photographers and journalists explore different places.
2. few
Managers and lawyers need good communication skills.
3. many countries
Pilots and flight attendants travel a lot.
4. difficult
Computer programmers and web designers need special skills.
D Understanding Details (page 13)
C (page 9)
graduate from the school
Possible answers: Travelers are waiting for their trains, looking at
the train schedules, buying tickets, waiting for passengers to arrive, iron newspapers
carrying their baggage, etc. learn to walk correctly
practice saying things
D (page 9)
Possible answers: AFTER VIEWING
1. Students are reading. The teacher is writing on the board. The
computer is warming up. E Critical Thinking: Evaluating (page 13)
2. My sister is probably making breakfast, feeding her baby, and Answers will vary.
getting ready for work.
3. A manager organizes projects, has meetings, and solves LESSON B Vocabulary
problems every day.
B (page 15)
E (page 10)
1. pollution
1. She works at the hotel from Tuesday to Saturday. She doesn’t
work on Sunday or Monday. 2. search
2. Her longest day is Thursday. Her shortest day is Saturday. 3. presentations
3. Erica cleans the guest bathrooms, makes the beds, removes 4. physical
the trash, gets clean sheets and towels, cleans the dining room, 5. effect
and puts out menus and information cards.
C (page 15)
F–H (page 10) 1. manager
Answers will vary. 2. organized
3. in charge of
LESSON TASK Taking a Career Aptitude Test 4. Although
A–C (page 11) 5. initiative
Answers will vary. E Critical Thinking: Reflecting (page 15)
1. Possible answers: A nurse has a positive effect on his or her
VIDEO Becoming a Butler patients’ health by giving them physical care and medicine.
A volunteer working with the environment helps clean up the
planet and decreases pollution. An industrial engineer creates
BEFORE VIEWING new solutions and systems to help people save time and
A Prior Knowledge (page 12) money.
2. Possible answers: She says pollution is still a problem. Yes, she
1. T is right because our oceans still have trash, and many cities
2. T have air pollution.
3. F 3. Possible answers: Housekeepers, firefighters, and construction
4. T workers have physical jobs. They are good jobs, but they are
tiring and can be dangerous.
B (page 12) 4. Answers will vary.
1. d
2. a
3. b
4. c
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Pathways
Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking
Answer Key
Australia • Brazil • Mexico • Singapore • United Kingdom • United States
,Pathways Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking 1
Answer Key
© 2018 National Geographic Learning, a Cengage Learning Company
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this work covered by the copyright herein may be
reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, except as permitted by U.S.
copyright law, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner.
“National Geographic”, “National Geographic Society” and the Yellow Border Design are
registered trademarks of the National Geographic Society ® Marcas Registradas
For product information and technology assistance, contact us at
Cengage Learning Customer & Sales Support, cengage.com/contact
For permission to use material from this text or product,
submit all requests online at cengage.com/permissions
Further permissions questions can be emailed to
National Geographic Learning
20 Channel Center Street
Boston, MA 02210
USA
National Geographic Learning, a Cengage Learning Company, has a mission to bring the
world to the classroom and the classroom to life. With our English language programs,
students learn about their world by experiencing it. Through our partnerships with
National Geographic and TED Talks, they develop the language and skills they need to be
successful global citizens and leaders.
Locate your local office at international.cengage.com/region
Visit National Geographic Learning online at NGL.Cengage.com/ELT
Visit our corporate website at www.cengage.com
, ANSWER KEY
UNIT 1 LIVING FOR WORK A Listening An Interview with Photographer
Annie Griffiths
THINK AND DISCUSS (page 1)
1. Possible answer: An artist needs specialized training in art, as BEFORE LISTENING
well as creativity and organizational skills.
A Critical Thinking: Predicting (page 6)
2. Answers will vary.
3. Possible answer: The title could be a reference to achieving a Answers will vary.
balance between personal life and work.
WHILE LISTENING
EXPLORE THE THEME (pages 2–3) B Listening for Main Ideas (page 6)
1. Possible answers: Millennials are people between 20 and
34 years old. They are usually progressive and interested in Annie Griffiths travels around the world as a photographer.
technology.
C Note Taking (page 7)
2. They work the most in India and the least in Australia and
the U.K. Wording and abbreviations will vary. Notes should include only
3. Answers will vary. key words and phrases.
4. Possible answer: This office looks like it would be a comfortable 1. S. Africa, Galápagos Isl., Mex.
place to work because it has a couch and a relaxed environment; 2. learn diff cultures, diff views, take pictures of wildlife/
however, it doesn’t look like the employees have any privacy. landscapes
3. long assgnmnts, wanted them see world, didn’t want be away
LESSON A Vocabulary from them
4. smiles, gestures, is silly
A (page 4) 5. curiosity, creativity, see things in new ways
1. c
2. a AFTER LISTENING
3. d
D Critical Thinking: Making Inferences (page 7)
4. e
5. b 1. T
2. T
C (page 4) 3. T
1. creative 4. F
2. explore
E Critical Thinking: Reflecting (page 7)
3. adventure
4. communicate Answers will vary.
5. favorite
A SPEAKING
D Recognizing Word Families (page 5)
A (page 8)
Noun Verb Adjective
1. work
communication, communicate communicative, 2. am cooking
communicator communicable
3. am writing
experience experience experienced, experiential 4. show (or sell)
creation, creativity create creative 5. sell (or show)
E (page 5) 6. am showing (or am selling)
7. help
1. adventure
2. favorite
3. experiences
4. ordinary
5. skills
3
, B (page 9) WHILE VIEWING
Possible answers: C Understanding Main Ideas (page 13)
Police officers, teachers, and nurses help people.
1. many
Photographers and journalists explore different places.
2. few
Managers and lawyers need good communication skills.
3. many countries
Pilots and flight attendants travel a lot.
4. difficult
Computer programmers and web designers need special skills.
D Understanding Details (page 13)
C (page 9)
graduate from the school
Possible answers: Travelers are waiting for their trains, looking at
the train schedules, buying tickets, waiting for passengers to arrive, iron newspapers
carrying their baggage, etc. learn to walk correctly
practice saying things
D (page 9)
Possible answers: AFTER VIEWING
1. Students are reading. The teacher is writing on the board. The
computer is warming up. E Critical Thinking: Evaluating (page 13)
2. My sister is probably making breakfast, feeding her baby, and Answers will vary.
getting ready for work.
3. A manager organizes projects, has meetings, and solves LESSON B Vocabulary
problems every day.
B (page 15)
E (page 10)
1. pollution
1. She works at the hotel from Tuesday to Saturday. She doesn’t
work on Sunday or Monday. 2. search
2. Her longest day is Thursday. Her shortest day is Saturday. 3. presentations
3. Erica cleans the guest bathrooms, makes the beds, removes 4. physical
the trash, gets clean sheets and towels, cleans the dining room, 5. effect
and puts out menus and information cards.
C (page 15)
F–H (page 10) 1. manager
Answers will vary. 2. organized
3. in charge of
LESSON TASK Taking a Career Aptitude Test 4. Although
A–C (page 11) 5. initiative
Answers will vary. E Critical Thinking: Reflecting (page 15)
1. Possible answers: A nurse has a positive effect on his or her
VIDEO Becoming a Butler patients’ health by giving them physical care and medicine.
A volunteer working with the environment helps clean up the
planet and decreases pollution. An industrial engineer creates
BEFORE VIEWING new solutions and systems to help people save time and
A Prior Knowledge (page 12) money.
2. Possible answers: She says pollution is still a problem. Yes, she
1. T is right because our oceans still have trash, and many cities
2. T have air pollution.
3. F 3. Possible answers: Housekeepers, firefighters, and construction
4. T workers have physical jobs. They are good jobs, but they are
tiring and can be dangerous.
B (page 12) 4. Answers will vary.
1. d
2. a
3. b
4. c
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