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s views of success. Unit5Cindy: Julie’s asked me to go to her wedding — I am so excited! Jane: Julie is getting married — that’s great news! Please congratulate her on my behalf. What will you wear? Cindy: No idea: I can’t fit in to any of my fancy clothes. I need to lose weight immediately. Any suggestions? Jane: The recipe for weight loss is simple: exercise and a healthy diet. Cindy: But I can’t stand exercise! Whenever I go jogging I get bored after 5 minutes. Jane: Well, try to do fun things. There are many other ways to burn off fat. Get involved in team sports, like volleyball, or group exercise, like aerobics or even something like yoga. Cindy: I suppose I could try. Jane: I guess it depends on how much you want to fit into a nice dress! Cindy: Alright. I’ll do some exercise, but a diet, no way! I need my chocolate. Chocolate ice cream, chocolate cake, chocolate brownies ,it’s all so scrumptious! The idea of a diet depresses me. Jane: You don’t have to give up chocolate pletely just don’t overdo it. When you get a craving, eat some fruit or have a salad. You’ll feel refreshed! Cindy: Easy for you to say. You’re not a chocoholic!Tim: Bob, you’re looking good. Have you been working out? Bob: Yeah, I’ve started this awesome exercise routine. I feel great! Tim: Well, you certainly look trim and fit. What’s the secret? Bob: Discipline and dedication. I make sure I stick to a routine. Tim: Can you walk me through it? Bob: Would love to. Every morning, before breakfast, I do some stretching to loosen up and make sure that I don’t pull any muscles during the day. Then I go for a 30minute jog. Tim: I see what you mean by dedication. I can’t do anything before breakfast. Bob: Then, before lunch, I hit the gym and do some weight training and cardio work. It’s normally a 40minute session. Tim: You must work up quite an appetite!Bob: I certainly do. Then, on my way home from work, I stop by the pool and go for a 1000meter swim. Swimming is truly the best exercise: it works every muscle, including the heart, and is not hard on the joints. Tim: Well, your routine is impressive. In fact, if you keep it up, you could probably plete a triathlon. Bob: That’s my goal!Unit6Mary: What’s in that bag?Jack: A tent! I just bought it: I am going camping next month!Mary: Wow, how exciting! Where to? Jack: The Amazon. Mark and I are planning a 6day hike through the rainforest. We’ll sleep in this tent every night, with the sounds of the jungle as background music. Mary: That has got to be the coolest camping trip ever. I’ve always wanted to explore the jungle! You39。t. Any reason given for the meeting? Lisa: Elsa wants to see what we can do to run a more successful department. Tim: That should be interesting. Our department is made up of seven men and eight women. My guess is that it will be hard for us to achieve a consensus because men and women define success very differently. Lisa: Isn39。s worth anything, I support you in your decision. My feeling is that people need to take on responsibilities that give meaning to their lives. Being a housewife will definitely give you this sense of purpose. Cindy: Thanks Jane. That means a lot to me. You39。ll need a degree to show that I39。s reaction?Cindy: He got angry. He said he was wasting his money sending me to university if my intention is only to bee a housewife.Jane: Do you think he has a point?Cindy: No, not in the least! I mean, I am extremely grateful that he is paying for my studies, but knowledge is priceless, it39。m sorry t