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lessons of four sections each.

• Section A begins with a

dialogue.

First listen to it in English only
without interruptions. Then each
sentence will be translated and
read individually by native speakers
of English. so that you can repeat
during the pauses provided.

• Section B shows different ways

that you can use the words that
you've just teamed.

• Section C features a bilingual

narrator who explains important
characteristics of English usage
and teaches you idioms that you
can use every day.

•

Section 0 contains exercises that

will help you think in English.

1

You't1 be leaving from
gate three. on your left.

TRAVELER:

Thank you.

LESSON

1:

DEPARTURE AND

ARR.IVAL

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

1.1:

Listen to the following dialogue.

Listen and repeat.

ANNOUNCER:

Welcome to John F.

Kennedy

International Airport.

Please have your

passport and

immigration forms

ready,

IMMIGRATION:

Whafs the purpose

of your visit?

Business or

pleasure?

TRAVELER:

Pleasure.

IMMIGRATION:

How long will you be

staying in the United

States?

TRAVELER:

Three months.

IMMIGRATION:

OK. Please proceed

to customs.

CUSTOMS:

Do you have any

dairy or meat

products with you?

TRAVELER.:

No.

CUSTOMS:

OK, you're all set.

3

AlTENDANT:

Where w"1I you be

flying today?

TRAVELER:

New York.

ATIENDANT:

May I see your ticket,

passport. and visa

please?

TRAVELEFt

Here

you

go. My visa's

on page six of my

passport.

ATTENDANT:

Would you like a

windOW or an aisle

seat?

TRAVELER:

Aisle. please.

ATTENDANT:

Do you prefer smoking

or nonsmoking?

TRAVELER:

Nonsmoking.

ATrENDANT:

I have 13E available.

How many pieces of

luggage do you have?

TRAVELER:

Two.

ATTENDANT:

Here's your boarding

pass. The plane witl

board half an hour

prior to departure.

2

LISTEN.

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

1.2.

LISTEN AND

REPEAT.

TRAVELER:

AGENT:

TRAVELER:

AGENT:

TRAVElER:

AGENT:

TRAVELER:

AGENT:

TRAVELER:

AGENT:

TRAVELER:

4

Hi. I'd tike to rent a car
for a week.

What kind would you

like?

A compact.

May I

see

your driver's

license?

Woutd my international
ticense do?

Sure. Just fill out this
form. Write your address
here and sign your name on
the bottom of

tile

page.

Unlimited mileage and the
mandatory collision
insurance are included.

Do I have to return the
car to ltlis location?

No, you can drop it off at
any of our local branches.
The keys are in the car?
Yes. Our complimentary
bus to the parking lot is
through the door to your
right.

Great!

window seat

I'd like a window seat so lean
watch the landing.

smoking section

I have to sit in the smoking
section because

my

wife

smokes.

immigration forms

Be sure to use a pen when
filling out the immigration
forms.

you're all set

All I need is your signature and
you're atl set to go.

compact

I dont need a big car; a
compact will do.

unlimited mileage
With unlimited mileage, you
don't have to pay extra for
every mile you drive.

mandatory

You have to take collision
insurance;

irs

mandatory.

branch

This isn't our only office, we
have branches all over the
United States. .

5

I'n be slaying in the United
States for two months. (how
long)
Collision insurance is included.

(what)

He'll stay with his sister and her
family. (intona-tion)

You can return your car to any of our
branches. (where)

1.3.

when, where, who, how fong

LISTEN AND REPEA T.

Where win you be flying today?
Does she speak English?

Are we leaving today?

LESSON

2~

ASKING FOR DIRECTIONS

How long wit! you be staying
in the United States?

What is included?

He'll stay with his sister and her
family?
Where can I return the car?

2.1.

LISTEN TO

THE FOlLOW~G DIALOGUE.

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

CUSTOMER:

Do you sell maps?

SAlESPERSON:

No, I'm sorry, we

don't.

CUSTOMER:

Just

my

luck.

SAlESPERSON:

Maybe I can help you.

CUSTOMER: Weill can you tell me

how to get to

Stamford?

SAlESPERSON:

Sure. Follow the

highway south for

about ten miles and

get off at Exit 30. At

the end of the ramp,

make a left on to Park

Street.

CUSTOMER:

Left at the end of the

ramp?

SALESPERSON:

Yes, then, at the

traffic light, tum right

on to Maple

lane.

At

7

The keys are in the car.

The keys are in the car?

Compare.

We wilt be arriving in New York in
ten minutes?
We will be arriving in New York in
ten minutes?

We will be arriving in New York in
ten minutes?

~ will be arriving in New York in
ten minutes?

6

station on your teft. Pass

Ihe

gas station and make

a left down Thompson
Street. The town hall
will be right in front of
you.

So, I take a left after
the gas station, on to
what street?
Thompson Street
Thompson. Thanks.
Anytime.

CUSTOMER:

SALESPERSON:

the next intersection,
turn left and you'll

be

in the center of
Stamford.

Thanks a lot.

You're welcome.

ANDREA:

LrSTEN FIRST.

LISTEN AND

REPEAT.

ANDREA:

You can't park here!

You'll get a ticket!

BERNARD:

I've had it! Parking in

this city is no picnic.

let's look for a parking

lot

ANDREA:

There's one right over

there, and it's only two

dollars an hour.

ATIENDANT:

Hi. Here's your ticket.

Back up in that space

next to the blue Honda.

Just leave the keys in

the car, but remember

that we're not

responsible for any

valuables left in your

car.

ANDREA:

In that case, I'lt take

bag with me.

By

the

way~ could you tell us

how to get to town

hatl?

ATTENDANT:

No problem. Walk two

blocks east on Barrow

Street, then make a

right. You'll see a gas

8

ATTENDANT:

ANDREA:

ATIENDANT:

2.2 .. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

traffic light
When the traffIC light turns
green, you can go.

intersection

You have to watch for traffic

if

you

Cross an intersection.

crosswalk
In a crosswalk, pedestrians
have the right of way.

stop sign

You always have to stop at a
stop sign.

ticket

You'll get a ticket

if

you park in a

no-parking zone. Don't lose your
ticket. Without it, you won't get
your car baCk.

9

2.3.

to turn

He turned red with anger.

At the intersection, tum on to
Main Street.

tn fairy tales. people often turn

into monsters.

to look

You look beautiful tonight.

Don't look at me like that.

I've been lookIng for my
glasses, but I can't find them.
Could 'you look after my cat
white I'm on vacation?

to take
I'll take my bag with me.

If you're hot, take off your coat.
I take it back; I shouldn't have
said that.

He doesn't look like his mother; he
takes after his father.

to back up

Please back up your car in the
comer over there.

I really need your support.
Coutd you back me up on
this?

10

2.4. Listen to the example first~

Drive over the bridge.
(around the traffic circle)

Drive around the traffic circle.

Now it's your tum.

Don't park in front of the
driveway.{in a no-no- parking
zone} (next to a fire hydrant)
The town half will be on your
nght.(gas station) (the post
office)

I am searching for Thompson

Street.(look for)

Of course I wilt support
you.(back you up)

My

mother takes care of

my

daughter When 1

1

m

gone.(loak

after)

He tocks like my grand
mother.(take after)

Don:t park in a no-parking zone.
Don

t

park next to a fire

hydrant

:he gas station will be on your
~ght. The post office wilt be an
your nght.

I'm looking for Thompson Street

Of course I wilt back you up'

My

m~ther tooks after my

daughter when r m gone.

He takes after my grand mother.

LESSON

3:

APARTMENT HUNTING

3.1.11STEN TO THE 0

F UOWIN(;

DIALOGUE.

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

lANDLORO'

C -

.

orne on in, let me show

~o.u around. Here's the

IIvmg room.

G,reat! The view from this
wl~dow is wonderful.
ThiS is the kitchen

tt looks new

· .

FEMALE

TI:NANT:

LANDLORD:

MALE

1

1

TENANT:

LANDLORD:

FEMALE

TENANT:

MAE

TENANT:

FEMALE

TENANT:

lANDLORO:

MALE

TENANT:

LANDLORD:

FEMALE

TENANT:

LANDLORD:

fEMALE

TENANT:

lANDLORC:

MALE

TENANT:

LAND ORO:

Yes we renovated just last
'year and replaced all the
appliances.

Just look at all the closet
space in the master
bedroom!

Well. t'm sure you can fill
these closets in no time!

Oh come on, give me a
break. I don't have that
muon stuff.

And here's the bathroom.

What did you say the rent

was?

Thirteen hundred doltars

a month.

Does that include

utilities?

It includes heat, gas, and
hot water. Electricity and
telephone are extra.

When will the apartment
be avaitable?

On the first of the month.
We 'ike it a tot, but weill
have to think about it
Can we call you
tomorrow?

Sure.

MALE

TENANT

~

LANOlORO:

MALE

TENANT:

lANDLORD:

MALE

TENANT:

lANDLORD:

MALE

TENANT:

lANDlORD:

MALE

TENANT

:

Hetlo, Mr. Berger. this is

Steve Heller. I'm calling

about the apartment we

looked at yesterday. We'd like

to take it,

if

it's still available.

Great!

So, what's the next step?

I'tl draw upa lease and
send it to you. What I'll
need from you is one
month's rent as security
deposit, and the first
month's rent in advance. I'll
get the deposit back, wont

11

Of course, as long as the
place is not damaged
beyond the usual wear and
tear when you move

out

Great! Can I send you a
check?
Sure, a check. will be fine.
Just send

it

along with the

lease after you've signed it

Thanks!

3.2.

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

ad

Did you see any ads for two-
bedroom apartments in the
paper?

LISTEN FIRST. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

1 2

13

dassifieds

I saw the ad in the ctassifieds.

available

Is the apartment still available. or

has someone else taken it?

landlord

The landlord owns the apartment.

Tenant

The tenant rents the apartment.

storage space

Is there a storage space in the
building where lean keep my
bike?

laundry room

You can wash your clothes in the

laundry room in the basement.
lease

You should read the lease
carefully before you sign it.

the usual wear and tear

A few stains on the carpet? Thafs
the usual wear and tear.

3.3.

am, are. is,

have, has, will, would.

I'm the owner of this bUilding.

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You're the new tenant in 202?

The check's in the mait.
They've decided to take
the apartment.
We'll be back in a minute.

He'd like to discuss this with his
wife first.

She's in the basement.

He's been living here for a long time.

3.4.

Wilt she take the apartment? Are

they moving in tomorrow? Would

you like to think about it? Has he

signed the lease yet?

Is she sending a check?

Are you going to paint the
bedroom?
Have we talked about this
already?

Yes, she'll take the apartment Yes,

they're moving in tomorrow Yes, I'd

like to think about

it. .

Yes, he's signed

the lease.
Yes, she's sending a check.

Yes, 1

1

m going to paint the

bedroom.

Yes. we've talked about this
already.

LESSON 4: GETIING

THINGS FIXED

4.1. PlEASE LISTEN FiRST. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

MALE

TENANT:

Mr. Watson, this is Marro

your tenant in 68.'

Hi. What's up?

There are at'

15

LANDLORD:

MALE

TENANT:

LANDLORD:

MALE

TENANT:

LANDLORD:

MAtE

TlENANT:

LANDlORD:

MALE

TENANT:

LANDLORD:

with the apartment. First,
the faucet in the bathtub
drips constantly.

I'll ask my plumber to
come by and fix it
tomorrow.

Also, one of the burners on
the stove doesn't work.
What's the matter with it? I
cant control the
temperature. I think you'll
have to get an electrician.

I'll see what I can do. Is

that everything?

Well, there's one more
thing. I can't get a dial
tone on the phone; irs
dead.

I'm sorry, there's nothing I
can do about that. You'll
have to call the phone
company.

4.2. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

plumber

A

plumber can fix your toilet.

cracked
The kids broke the window, irs
cracked.

4.3.8

The stove doesn't work.

I can't can the etectrician, I
don't have his number.

They weren't able to use the
phone.

I Wouldn't pay for a broken
lock.

Will " not

t won't be able to fix your phone
tomorrow.

electrician
If something Is wrong with your

stove, catl an electrician.

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broken

The lock on the front door is
broken, the key won't turn.

radiator

The radiators are too hot, I can't
oontrot the heal

They're not at home today.
They aren't at home today.
We've not been here
before.

We haven't been here
before.
It isn't fair.
It's not
fair.

I m not sure how to repair this 51

17

4.4.

Peter can repair the stove
himself.
He was at home when I called.

It works!

They've broken the window.

No, Peter can't repair the stove
himself.

He wasn't at home when I called.

It doesn't work!

They haven't broken the window.
They've not broken the window. I'm
not joining you tonight.

1

1

m joining you tonight.

lESSON

5:

DAllY HOUSEHOLD

CHORES

5.1.

LiSTEN

FIRST. LISTEN

AND

REPEAT.

MEGUMI

You said you'd do the

dishes, didn't you?

KENJI:

Only

if

you clear the table.

MEGUf.!

C'mon, I made dinner,

didn't I?

KENJ!:

Yes, and it was delicious.

All righi, I'll do the dishes.

MEGUMI

Thanks. And while we're

talking about chores, the

light in the basement

burned out.

KENJI:

I'll replace the bulb in a

minute.

MEGUMI

No, no, I already tried that.

It still doesn't work.

KENJI:

Maybe there's a short. Did

you

try

the fuse box?

ME GUlli

Yes. and that didn't help

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KENJ!:

either.

Then we should call an
electrician, shouldn't we?
Do you have his number?
It's on the bulletin board.
You'll call him tomorrow,
won't you?

Sure, if I remember.

MEGUMI

KENJI:

MEGUMI

KENJI:

5.2.

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

do the dishes

I always cook the meal am! do
the dishes, it's not fair!

chores

Household chores inclUde
cleaning, fixing things. and
generally maintaining your
home.

short

If you have a short in your
electrical system, call an
electrician.
bulb

COUld you change the bulb in
the kitchen lamp, please?

5.3.

Ann can cook, cant she? Peter
did the dishes, didnt he?

.Roger has called, hasn't he?

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You're cold, aren't you?

Ann can't cook, can she?

Peter didn't do the dishes, did
he'?
Roger hasn't called, has he?
You're not cold. are you?

Peter hardly ever does the
dishes, does he?

None of your friends liked my HUKOMy

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meou»

iJpY3eu

He

cooking, did they?

5.4.

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You're hungry.
No one hurt him.

He's never enjoyed sports.
They will help me tonight
We can't take the car there
Your brother has a cold.

You're hungry, aren't you?
No one hurt him, did they?

He's never enjoyed sports, has he?
They will help me tonight, wont they?
We can't take the car there, can we?
Your brother has, a cold, doesn't he?

LESSON

6:

ALL ABOUT FOOD

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6.1.

PLEASE LISTEN. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

RlCI-\ARO:

was thinking of

cooking dinner tonight.
Any ideas?

SVETA:

What about roast

chicken? Or beef
stew?

RICHARD:

I could go for roast

chicken.

SVETA:

All right Do we need

to

gel anything?

RICHARD:

I'm making a shopping

list right now. What kind
of vegetables would you
like?

SVETA:

How about cabbage

and potatoes?

RICHARD:

Sounds good. ln that

case, let's get a whole
chicken, some
cabbage, and a bSlg of
potatoes.

SVETA~

And what about

dessert?

RICHARD:

Why don't we have hot

fudge sund aes?

SVETA:

Mmm - sounds

delicious.

RICHARD:

I don't have much cash

left I'll have 10 stop by
the bank before I go to
the supermarket. It
might take me a while.

SVETA

Take your time.

LISTEN FIRST. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

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SALESPERSON:

CUSTOMER:

SALESPERSON:

CUSTOMER:

SALESPERSON:

CUSTOMER:

SALESPERSON:

CUSTOMER:

SALESPERSON;

CUSTOMER:

SALESPERSON:

CUSTOMER:

Next.

I'd like a ham
sandwich, please.
What kind of bread?
Whole wheat. Mustard
or mayonnaise?

A little mayonnaise,
please.

lettuce and tomato?

Yes, please.

And now about some
cheese?

I'll take some Swiss,
please.

Thars ham on whole
Wheat with Swiss, lettuce
and tomato, and a little
mayonnaise?

That's right.

6.2.

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

shopping list

Don't forget to put juice on your
shopping list.

half a pound of roast beef

If I get half a pound of roast beef, I
should be able to make sandwiches
for all of us,

a loaf of white bread

A loaf of white bread should last
three or four days.

a bowl of chicken soup

2'2

I'm not all that hungry; a bowl of
chicken soup will do.

a box of cereal

A box of cereal shouldn't cost
more than three dollars!

a bottle of C6ke

I'm thirsty, can you get me a bottle
of Coke?
a carton of orange juice

The kids can drink a whole carton of
orange juice in a day!

6.3.

what about

how about

I don't know what to make for
dinner tonight.
How about spaghetti?
What about warming up
leftovers?

Where shOUld we eat tonight?

Why dont we try the new Italian
restaurant?

Karl is reallv gaining weight. Why

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doesn't he go on a diet?

6.4.

How about beef stew for
(roast chicken)

(ham sandwiches)

What about chocolate cake for
dessert? (a hot fudge sundae)

(fruit salad)

Why

don't you go to

the bank first?
(supermarket)
(shopping)

LESSON 7= A JOB INTERVIEW

How about roast chicken dinner
tonight?

How about ham sandwiches for dinner
tonight?

What about a hot fudge sundae for
dessert?

What about fruit salad for dessert?

Why

don't you go to the

supermarket first?

Why

don't you go shopping first?

7.1.

LISTEN f1RST. USTENAND REPEAT.

Please have a seat, Mr.
Saunders. I received your
resume a few weeks ago,
and I must say I'm very
impressed.
Thank you.

MARIA RAMON:

JOHN

SAUNDERS:

MARIA RAMON:

We're a small financial
company. trading mostly
stocks and bonds. May I
ask why you're interested
in working for us?
Your company has an

JOHN

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SAUNDERS:

MARIA RAMON:

JOHN

SAUNDERS:

impreSSive reputation.
And I've always wanted
to work for a smaller
company. That's good to
hear! Would you mind
telling me a little bit about
your present job?

I'm a head broker in a
large international
company. I deal with
clients on a daily basis,
handling all aspects of
their accounts
personally.

I have a lot of

experience in the stock

market. And I enjoy
working with people.
As a matter of fact, in

my

current job 'm in

charge of a team of
eight brokers.

Well, you might just be

the person we've been
looking for. Do, you
have any questions?
Yes. If I were hired,

.

how many accounts
would I be handling?
You'd be working with

MARlA RAMON:

Why do you think you are

the right candidate for
this position?

JOHN

SAUNOERS:

MARIA
RAMON~

JOHN

SAUNDERS:

MARIA RAUON:

.

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JOHN

SAUNDERS:

MARlA RAMON:

JOHN

SAUNDERS:

MARIA RAMON:

JOHN

SAUNDERS:

MARIA RAMON:

JOHN

SAUNOERS:

MARIA RAMON:

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Well, I'll have to
discuss your
application

with my

colleagues, and we'll
get back to you early
next week.

OK. thanks, it was very

nice to meet you.

It was nice meeting

you, too, and thanks
for coming in today.

two other head brokers.
In other words, you'd be
handling about a third of
our clients.

And who would I report
to?

Directly to me.

I

see.

What kind of

benefit package do
you offer?

Two weeks of paid
vacation in your first
year of employment I
believe

you're

also

eligible for medical and
dental Insurance. But
this is something you
should discuss with our
personnel department.
Do you have any other

questions?

No not at the moment

,

7.2.

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

application

If you're interested in

thiS

position. send in your
application.

resume

A resume lists your education
and job experience.
cover letter
Your application Should include a
cover letter and a resume.

7.3.

interview

Only the most qualified candidates
will be invited for an interview.
communication skills

I have excellent written and
verbal communication skills.

responsibilities

My

responsibilities

include developing a
client base. benefits

Our benefits include medical
and dental insurance.

Do you want Some coffee?
Would you like Some coffee?

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LESSON

8:

THE FIRST DAY I

THE OFFICE

Would you care for some

coffee?

Show me your resume, please.

Would you show me your
resume, please?
Would you mind closing the
door?

8.1. LISTEN TO THE DIALOGUE. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

SUSAN

RiCHTER:

BOB FULLER:

SUSAN

RICHTER:

If I were hired, would I be
handling all of your accounts?

ANNETIE

SILVA:

aoa

FULLER:

ANNETTE

SilVA:

BOB FUllER:

If you were hired. you'd be
reporting directly to me.

ANNETTE

SILVA:

7 A.

00

you want to come in

for an interview? (like)

send in your resume. please.
(mind)

Call me next week. Please
discuss this with
personnel. (mind)

BOB FULLER:

Would you like to come in for an
interview?
Would you mind sending in your
resume?

Would you call me next week?
Would you mind discussing this
with personnel?

SUSAN

RICHTER:

PHil MENDEZ:

BOB FUL.LER:

PHIL tlilENOEZ:

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Hi, 1

1

m Susan Richter.

And you must be Bob.

Yes, Bob Fuller. Nice to
meet you.

Let me introduce

you

to some

people, Annette, lid like you to
meet our new colleague.

Oh, hello. I'm Annette Silva.
Good to meet you.

Hi,

1

1

m

Bob

Fuller. Where
will

you

be

working?

n the international sales

division.

Oh, right next door. We'll be
seeing a lot of each other
then. Let's do lunch some
time.
Yes. lid love to.

Let me introduce you to
Phil now. He's the
manager of our division.

Hey, you must be Bob.
We've been expecting
you, I'm Phil Mendez. Nice
to meet you. Welcome on
board.

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LISTEN FIRST. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

PHIL

MENDEZ:

eOB

FULLER:

PHIL

MENDEZ:

BOB

fULLER:

PHil

MENDEZ

:

BOB

FULLER:

PHIl.

MENDEZ:

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So, how was your
commute this morning?
Not bad at all. It only
took me twenty minutes
to get here.

By

the way. I

was wondering about my
hours. I arrived here at
nine today. Would ft be
better

if

I got here earner

on some days?

Yes. Would you mind
getting here around
eightthirty?

Not at all. And when do
you usually leave, five
o'clock?

Well. we usually leave
when the work's done.
Sometimes that's six or
even later. Lets play it by
ear.
No problem. And one more
thing. Could you tell me
how the telephone works?
Sure. Dial 9 for an outside
line, and then the number
you are calling. If you want
to contact anyone in the
office. just dial their
extension.

BOB

FULLER:

OK Thanks.

8.2.

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

manager

I must find out what my
manager wants me to do
today.

division

There are twenty-five
people in

my

division.

We all work on sales.
fax
No one mails letters
today. everyone just
sends faxes.

dial
For long-distance
calls, dial 1 first.

to play something by

ear

There are no set
working hours; we'll
play it by ear.

Let's have lunch.

We haven't talked in

ages. Lefs have lunch

SOOn.

Commute

My Commute isn't bad
at all; it takes me only
twenty minutes to get to
wOrk.

aboard

Welcome to

Our

company, welcome

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aboard!

8.3. Must

You haven't called him yet?
You must call him
immediately.

You worked all day?
You must be tired.

Tom hasn't come in yet?

He must be sick.

We must be early.

No one else is here yet.
Richard lives out of
town? His commute must
be terrible.

6.4.

must.

You must be our new colleague,
Richard.

The phone book must be on

my

desk.

must have left my keys at

home.

He must be sick. You
must be hungry.

You're probably our new
colleague. Richard.

l'm sure the phone book is on

my

desk.

I probably left my keys

at

home.

He's probably sick.
I assume you're hungry.

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2

LESSON 9: A BUSiNESS

MEETING

9.1.

LISTEN FIRST. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

Bill

TAPSCO

n:

GARY MANN:

Bill

TAPscon:

GARVMANN:

Bill

TAPSC:

OTf:

GARY MANN:

Bill

TAPSCOTI:

GARY MANN:

BIll

TAPSCOTT:

Hello, Gary. How are
you?

Fine! And yourself? Can't
complain. Did you have
time to look at my
proposal?

No, not really. Can we go
over it now?

Sure. I've been trying to
come up with some new
production and advertising
strategies. First of all, if we
want to stay competitive.
we need to modernize our
factory. New eqUipment is
long overdue.

How much will that cost?

We have several options
ranging from one hundred
thousand dollars all the way
up to half a million. OK.
We'll have to discuss these
costs

With

finance.

We should also consider
human resources .. I've
been talking to personnel

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as well as our staff at the

factories.

GARY MANN:

And what's the picture?

Bill

Will do.

Bill

We will probably have to

TAPSCOTT:

TAPSCOTT:

hire one or two engineers

to help us modernize the

9.2. LISTEN AND

REPEAT.

factory.

proposal

GARY MANN:

What about advertising?

A proposal presents new ideas

BILL

Marketing has some

and strategies.

TAPSCOTT:

interesting ideas for

equipment

television commercials.

Factory equipment is expensive

but it lasts a long time.

GARY MANN:

TV - isn't that a bit too

modemize

expensive for us? Whafs

Our equipment is old; we need

wrong with advertising in

to modernize.

the papers, as usual?

long overdue

Silt.

Quite frankly. it's just not

A new car is long overdue. We

TAPSCOTT:

enough anymore. We

should have bought one long

need to be more

ago.

aggressive in order to

options

keep ahead of our

We have several options - we

can advertise on TV on the

competitors.

1

GARY MANN:

Will we be able to afford

radio, or in the papers.

all this?

BILL

I'll took into it, but I think

Competitive

TAPSCOTT:

higher costs will be

In order to stay competitive with

justified. These

other companies, we must

investments will result in

mOdernize Our prodocnon

higher profits for our

company.

GARY MANN:

We'll have to look at

investments

these figures more

Wise investments will make us

closely. Have finance

more competitive.

draw up a budget for

these investments.

bUdget

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We have enough mooey for
television advertising in our
budget.

9.3.

need to, should u must.

We need to modernize.
We shouldn't forget to
discuss this later.

We must stay competitive at
all costs.

We have to stay competitive at all
costs.

We had better hire new
staff jf we want to stay
competitive.

We had better not decide
without discussing this

with

finance.

9.4

You should be on time every
day.
He had better come up with a
good idea.

you're on time every day.

(should)

He comes up with a good idea.

(had better)

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I'm studying English. (need)

He works much harder. (should)
Our advertising is more aggressive.
(had better)

LESSON

10:

ON THE PHONE

I need to study English.

He should work much harder
Our advertising had better be
more aggressive.

10.1.

LISTEN FIRST. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

Good idea. What time
should we meet?

\Nhy don't I come pick you up
at around seven?
I'll be ready!

LISTEN

FIRST.

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

ANNA:

MARnN:

ANNA:

MAR11N:

ANNA;

MARTIN:

EWA:

MARTIN:

EWA:

MARTIN:

EW'A:

MARTIN:

'EWA:

MARTIN:

EWA:

Hello?
Hi, is Ewa there?

MAY I ask who's calling?
This is Martin.

Hold on, I'll get her.
Thanks.

Hello?
Hi, wa, this is Martin.
How are you?

Hi, how are you?

Fine. I was wondering

if

you'd like to go out to
dinner tonight?

That would be nice.
Where should we go?
I thought we could try that
new Italian place on the
comer.

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ASSISTANT

1 :

MR.

SHAPIRO:

ASSISTANT

1 :

MR.

SHAPIRO

:

ASSISTANT

1:

MR.

SHAPIRO:

ASSISTANT

1 :

MR.

SHAPIRO:

Sundance Enterprises.
good morning.
Good morning. May I
speak to Andrew
Tirelli .. please?

I'm sorry, Mr.Tirelii is in a
meeting at the moment.
Can he call you back?
Sure thing.

Can I have your name
and number, please?
Yes, this is Peter Shapiro
from De
Mario. I'm at

873-7059.

I'll

have him call you right
back.
Thanks.

(a little later)

MR. TIRELLI:

Mr. Shapiro, please.

ASSIS ANT

2: I'm sorry, Mr. Shapiro just

stepped away from his
desk. May. take a
message?

MR.

TIRELLI:

Would you ask him to call

Mr. Tirelli from

Sundance?

ASSISTANT

2: May I ask what this is in

reference to?

MR. IRELLI:

I'm just returning his

call.

ASSISTANT

2:

OK. I'll give him the

message.

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MR. TIRELU:

Thanks, good-bye.

10.2.

LlsrfNAND REPEAT.

message
Can I leave a message for
Tom?
call back
I'll call Mr. Brown back
tomorrow.

reW m a call

I haven't spoken to him yet; he
won't return my calls. reference

I'm calling in reference to your
order from last week.

hold on

Don't hang up. Hold on, 1

1

11 get

him.

10.3.

Excuse me, can I use

your phone?

Excuse me, may I use

YOur

phone?

3

9

Who"s calling?

May I ask who's calling?
How old are you?
May ask how old you are?

10.4.

want to use your pen. (may)

What is this about? (may I ask)

I want to take you to dinner tonight.
(can)
I want to help you. (can)
When will he be back? (may I ask)

May I use your pen?

May I ask what this is about?

Can I take you to dinner
tonight?
Can I help you?
May I ask when he will be
back?

lESSON 11: DINING OUT

.

11.1.

LISTEN FIRST. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

HOSTESS:

MARTIN:

HOSTESS:

MARTIN:

HOSTESS:

MARTIN:

HOSTESS:

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Palace Restaurant.
Hi, I'd like to make dinner
reservations for seventhirty
tonight
We1re all booked at
seven-thirty. How about
,eight or eight-thirty?

Eight o'clock is fine.
For how many?
There win be two of us.
What's your name and
number, please?

MARTIN:

Stevens. My number is

866-7152.

HOSTESS:

SO, that's a table for two at

8~OO

P.M.

We look

forward to seeing you, Mr.
Stevens.

LISTEN FiRST. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

WAITER:

We have a few specials

on the menu this evening.

First there's a lovely

pepper steak served with

beans and potatoes. And

we have a delicious

shrimp dish in a garlic

sauce served over rice.

EWA:

Which one would you

recommend?

WAITER:

I think the steak is the

best thing on the menu.

EWA:

OK, I'll have that then.

WAITER:

How would you like your

steak?

EWA"..

Medium rare.

WAITER:

Anything to drink?

EWA:

What kind of beer do you

have on tap?

WAITER:

Miller, Bud, and Coors.

EWA:

A Bud, please.

WAITER:

Sure.

EWA:

Actually, I'd rather have

carrots than beans with

my

steak.

WAITER:

I'll check with the chef, but

4
1

I'm sure that wont be a
problem.

EWA:

Great.

(A LITIlE LATER) WAITER:

Would

you like some coffee or dessert?

MARTIN:

I could go for some coffee.

And you?

EWA;

Nothing for me, thanks.

WAITER:

American coffee, sir?

MARllN:

I'd rather have a

cappuccino. And the check,
please.

WAITER:

Right away.

11.2.

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

reservation

If you call to get a reservation,
you won't have to wait for a
table at the restaurant. booked

Sorry, we have no more rooms
available. We're booked.
specials

Always ask for specials. They're
usually the best dishes at a
restaurant.

on tap

We only have Coors on tap, but
we have a variety of bottled beer.

check

Excuse me, can we have the
check, please?

11.3. Would rather

Would you like coffee?
I'd rather have tea than
coffee.

Would you like chicken? I'd
rather

have

beef

than

chicken.

I'd rather have beef.

I'd rather not talk about it.

lid rather not eat in this
restaurant.

Does she want to leave
now?

She'd rather stay.

Will you call him now?

I'd rather not call him at all.

Should I ask for the check
now?

I'd rather you ask tor the
Check later.

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11.4.

Would you like some wine? (beer)
Would you like me to call you
tomorrow? (tonight)
Do you want to eat at home? (not at all)
Should we go now? (wait)
Do you want to discuss this now? (not at all)

lESSON

12:

AT THE POST OFFICE

I'd rather have beer. I'd
rather you call me
tonight
I'd rather not eat at all.

I'd rather we wait

I'd rather not discuss this at
all.

money order.

MAil

Let me fill out the order

CLERK:

form. Who is the

addressee?

CUSTOMER:

English Language

Textbooks.

MAIL

And the address?

CLERK:

CUSTOMER:

125 Chamber Street,

Santa Mon ica,

California 90401.

MAIL

And the amount of the

CLERK:

money order?

CUSTOMER:

$15.75.

MAIL

We charge $1.50 per

CLERK:

money order, so thanl

be-$17.25 total.

Anything else on that

list of yours?

CUSTOMER:

One more thing. This

letter is urgent.

MAIL

If you send it express

CLERK:

mail, irn be $9.75 for

the first 12 ounces.

CUSTOMER:

Fine. Irs only a letter; it

doesn't weigh much.

MAIL

Fill out the form, and

CLERK:

put the letter inside this

express mail envelope.

CUSTOMER:

Thanks. Thafs all.

MAil

Now, here's the bad

CLERK:

news: your total is

$34.29!

12.1

PLEASE, LISTEN FIRST. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

CUSTOMER:

MAIL

CLERK:

CUSTOMER:

MAIL

CLERK:

CUSTOM R:

MAIL

CLERK:

CUSTOMER:

MAil

CLERK:

CUSTOMER:

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Good morning. I'd like ten
airmail stamps. Thafs 50
cents a stamp. Anything
else? Yes, this letter
needs to go by registered
mail. Where's it going?

12.2

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

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To the New York State
Department of
Taxation.

You'll want to make sure
that gets there on timel Fill
out this form and sign at
the bottom. Here you go.
OK, that's 29 cents for
the stamp and $2,00 to
send it by registered mail.
s that it?

Not quite. The next
thing on my list is a

airmail stamps

You need airmail stamps to
send letters overseas.

registered mail
When you send a letter via
registered mail, the addressee
must sign for it
money order

They dont take checks, cash, or
credit cards; they only accept
money orders.

urgent
It's urgent, it must be there by
10:00

A.M.

tomorrowI

express mail

Express mail is the fastest
way to send a letter.

The stamps? They're 29 cents

12.4.

How much are these stamps? (50 They're 50 cents a stamp.
cents)

In a week, how often do you write I write letters once a week.

letters? (once)

How much is a dozen of these roses?

hey're $10.00 a dozen.

($10.00)

In a week, how often do you study I study English twice a week.
English? (twice)

lESSON 13: AT THE DOCTOR'S OFFiCE

13.1.

LISTEN FIRST. liSTEN AND REPEAT.

PATIENT:

12.3

That's 29 cents a stamp.

She goes to the post office once
a month.

The speed limit is 55 miles an
hour.

RECEPTIONIST:

PATIENT:

RECEPTIONIST:

PATIENT:

You should study English at
least twice each week.

The potatoes are $1.50 per
kilo.

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RECEPTIONIST:

PATIENT:

RECEPTIONIST:

PATIENT:

I'd like to make an
appointment to see

Or. lang.

Is it an emergency?
Yes, I have an
infected wound.

In that case, how about
this afternoon at

three?

Fine. My name is
Shirley Baker.

Have you been here
before?
No.
Who referred you to

us?

My

neighbor, Vera

Dong.

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LISTEN FIRST. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

PATIENT:

I'm here to see Dr.

Lang.

RECEPTIONI
ST:

Your name?

PATIENT:

Shirley Baker.

RECEPTIONI
ST:

Ah, yes. Please fill out

this form, with your

name, address, and

phone number. Do you

have health insurance?

PATIENT:

No, will that be a

problem?

RECEPTIONI
ST:

I don't think so. Stay

here, Dr. lang will be

right with you.

DR.

LANG:

\Nhat seems to be the

problem?

PATIENT:

Well, I cut myself with a

sharp knife the other

day and now my hand

is swollen. It seems to

be infected.

DR.

LANG:

When did this happen?

PATIENT:

Last Saturday.

DR. LANG:

COUld you rote up your

sleeve? Does it hurt

when I press here?

PATIENT:

A little bit.

DR.

LANG:

Have you been taking

any medication?

PATll:NT:

No.

DR.

lANG:

Do you have a fever?

PATIENT;

No, I don't think so.

DR.

LANG:

I'll give you a

prescription that'll get

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PAl1ENT:

rid of the infection
quickly.
Thank you, Doctor.

13.2

ISTENANO REPEAT.

swollen

My feet are so swollen that my
shoes doot fit

infection

I have an ear infection.
medication

Are you taking any pills? Are you on
any medication?

temperature

Wow, your temperature is 104! You'd
better hurry to the hospital.

allergic

Are you allergic to any
medications? emergency

If there is an emergency, dial

911.

13.3.

The mother washed the children.
The children washed themselves.

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Tom and Ann blamed
themselves for the accident.
Tom and Ann blamed each
other for the accident.

The nurse answered the doctor's

phone.

The doctor answered the phone
himself.

13.4

Did the nurse fill out the form? No, we filled out the form ourselves. (no,

ourselves)

Did you cut Mrs. Roth? (no,

No, Mrs .. Roth cut her- self.

herself)

Did the doctor take your

No, I took

my

temperature myself.

temperature? (no, myself)

Did the doctor or the nurse take the

patient's temperature? (doctor) Did

you or your assistant write this letter?

(I)

Did you or the Bergers call 911?

(Bergers)

The doctor took the patient's
temperature himself.

I wrote this letter myself.

The Bergers called 911
themselves.

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LESSON

14:

AT THE DRUGSTORE

14.1.

LISTEN ARST. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

JUNE:

BARBARA:

JUNE:

BARBARA:

JUNE:

BARBARA:

JUNE:

BARBARA:

JUNE:

8ARBARA
~

JUNE:

Hi, June. I haven't seen
you in ages.
Barbara. hi, how's it going? I
have to pick up some cough
medicine for

my

husband.

How about this one here?
It'll help him sleep.

let me see.

$12.2971

\Nhat a rip-off!

This one is cherry flavored
and won't cause drowsiness.

I'll take

that

And I need to

get some aspirin, too.

I have to get this prescription
for my son. He has a cold as
well.
I'm sorry to hear thal Would
you like to get some ooffee
afterward and catch up on
things?

I'd love to, but I promised
my son I'd be home right
away.

Well, maybe some other
time. I'll give you a call. Yes,
please do. Bye. And give my
best to your husband.

I will. Catch you later!

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BARBARA:

PHARMACr

ST;

BARBARA:

PHARMACI

ST:

BARBARA:

PHARMACI

sT.

Excuse mel sir

l

I have a

prescription to fill.

Would you prefer tablets
or Iiqu'd form?
Tablets, please.

Here

you

go. Take them

three times a

day right after

meals.

Thanks a lot.

And remember, there's a
refill on this presclipfon.

14.2.

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

prescription
The doctor gave me a
prescription for some strong
medicine.
refill

I've finished all these pills, I have
to get a refill.

makeup

Where is the

makeup counter?

drowsiness
Since some medicines cause
drowsiness, irs best not to drive
white taking them.

flavor

Medicines used to taste bad, but
now they come In many different
flavors such as mint cherry

I

and

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chocolate.

cold
I cough and sneeze all the time; I
think I'm catching a cold.

I'll be right with you.
He promised to come home
right away.

I'll call you right back. Take
these pills right after dinner.

I write with my right hand.
Tum right at the
intersection.

Two and two is four. Am
right?
This is not the right time to
discuss this.

You have the right to remain
silent.

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14.4.

CUSTOMER:

let me try it on. Where's

the dressing room?

SALESPERSON:

Right over here.

CUSTOMER:

Thanks.

(A LITTLE LATER)

SALESPERSON:

Ah, you look wonderful.

The waiter will be with you
immediately.

This is not the correct answer.

I'll call you back immediately.

You are allowed to park here. Stay

here.

The waiter will be right with you.

This is not the right answer. I'll
call you right back.

You have the right to park here.

Stay right here.

CUSTOMER:

Really? Isn't the skirt a bit

too long?

SALESPERSON:

We can always make it

shorter.

CUSTOMER:

That's true. How much is

it?

SALESPERSON:

The skirt is $125. And the

blouse is on sale, for only

$69.

CUSTOMER:

OK, I'll take it.

LESSON

15:

IN A DEPARTMENT STORE

15.1 liSTEN FIRST. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

SALESPERSON:

Can I help you?

CUSTOMER:

cs.

I'm afraid there are no
returns at all on salle
merchandise. I'm sorry,

Yes, I'm looking for
something to wear to a
formal party.

What size do you wear,
ma'am?

Medium, an eight or a
ten.

Let me show you what we
have. This dress is very
beautiful. It's the latest
fashion from Paris. And
here's a plaid jacket that
matches.

Plaid? No wayl What
about this skirt here?

LISTEN FIRST. LISTEN AND

REPEAT.

SALESPERSON:

I bought these pants here
the other day. but they're too

big. l'd

like to return them.

Do you have your receipt
with you?

Sure, here you go.

Sir, these pants were on sale.
We dont take returns on sale
items.

CUSTOMER:

CUSTOMER;

SAlESPERSON:

SERVICE

(CS):

CUSTOMER:

cs:

CUSTOMER:

CUSTOMER:

How about a store credit?

SALESPERSON:

Good choice. Irs made of pure

silk, This silk blouse would
go with it very well.

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there is nothing we can

do.

15.2.

LiSTEN AND REPEAT.

fashion

Some people care about
wearing the latest Fashion.

dressing room

You are only allowed four items
in the dressing room at a time.

return

These pants are too small;. I
hope I can return Them.
receipt

Always keep the receipts of
everything you buy.

final sale

This skirt was a final sale; you
can't return it.

store credit
I can give you a store credit. You
can use it to buy any item in this
store.

Your jokes make me
laugh.
Dont make me angry.

Hurry up or we won't make the
last train.

You'll have to make it home in
time for dinner.

What do you make of our new
colleague?

What make is your car?

15.4.

make

These are leather shoes.
What do you think of him?

What are you preparing for
dinner?
What does this company
produce?
Do you think we'll arrive on

lime?

15.3.

This company makes silk
dresses.
This blouse is made of
cotton.

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These shoes are made of leather.
What do you make of him?

What are you making

fOI"

dinner?

What does this company make?

Do you think we'll make it on time?

LESSON 16: A PARTY

MRS.

SCHWARTZ:

MR. WINTER;

MR.

SCHWARTZ;

MR. WINTER;

16.1.

liSTEN FIRST. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

MR.

Mr. Winter, l'd like you to

SCHWARTZ;

meet my wife, Maggie.

MR. WINTER:

Very nice to meet you.

This is a wonderful party.

MRS.

SCHWARTZ:

MR.

SCHWARTZ:

MR. WINTER:

MRS,

SCHWARTZ:

MR. WINTER;

MRS.

SCHWARTZ:

MR.
W~NTER:

MRS.

SCHWARTZ;

MR. WINTER:

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You're kidding. What did

you do there?

MRS.SCHWAR

We just stopped for dinner

rz:

on our way back from a

skiing trip.

MR. WINTER:

How nice! I used to go

skiing all the time, but

now f just don't seem to

find the time. Where did

you say you went?

MR.

To a small, cozy place in

SCHWARTZ:

Vermont. You should join

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MRS.

SCHWARTZ:

Nice to meet you. rrn glad
you're enjoying yourself.

MR. WINTER:

Would you like something
to drink?
Yes, I'll have a glass of
white wine. Thank you.
There are some hors
d'oeuvres over here.
Please

try

some.

Mmm. They're delicious.
What recipe did

yOU

use?

MR.

SCHWARTZ:

MR.

WINTER:

Well, it's a secret! Too bad

your wife COUldn't join us

tonight. I understand she had

to leave town on business?

MRS.

SCHWARTZ:

MR.WlNTER:

Yes. unfortunately-

So that leaves only you to

take care of your son?

We used to have a baby-
sitter, but now he's old
enough to stay home alone.

How old is he?

Fourteen.

Where does he go to
school?

He's at in Hugh High
School Fairfield.

What a coincidence. Our

youngest goes to school
there as well. Shelll
graduate this spring. Does
your daughter already know
what she wants to do after
graduation?

She's thinking about
going to Boston
University.

Oh, Boston is such a
wonderful city for young
people. As a matter of fact, I
went there just last
weekend.

So did we.

MR. WINTER:

MRS.

SCHWARTZ:

MR. WINTER:

MRS.

SCHWARTZ:

MR. WINTER:

us some time.

My mother used butter
to make these cookies.
You should use a hammer to
hang these pictures.

I'd love to.

So teU us, how do you like
life in New York?

16.3.

used to, to be used to u to get used to. To use

Irs quite an adjustment.

My wife and son are
adapting quite well,
though.
And what about you?

Between you and me, I just
cant get used to city life.

I used to watch a lot of television,
but I dont anymore. As a child.

my

father used to eat a lot of cookies.

16.2.

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

wine

Would you like red or white wine?

recipe

You have to give me your recipe for
these cookies.
graduation

I'm used to working hard. it
doesnt bother me anymore.

I'm used to this old car, ~ don't
want to sell it.

My

son is finishing college

this spring; his graduation
will be in May.

coincidence

I can't believe you grew up in
Vermont as well; what a
coincidence.

adapt

It's hard for me to get used to the
city, but my wife is adapting well.

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I'm sure I'll get used to living
alone.

Have you gotten used to your
new apartment yet?

16.4.

to

be used to u to get used to

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She'll adapt to her new job
soon.

He's accustomed to cold
winters.

When I was younger, I always
went skiing.

Are you working on the
computer right now?

Are you adjusting to life in the
United States?

She'll get used to her new job
soon.

Hats used to cold winters.

they'd get married one of
these days. What a shame!

When I was younger, I used to go

skiing.

Are you using the computer right

now?

Are you getting used to life in the
United States?

JUNE:

Get over it. It's not like they
were a match made in heaven.
let's take sodas and
sandwiches.

RANDY:

Sodas and sandwiches?

What are you talking about?

JUNe: About our picnic at the

beach. Have you been
listening to me?

LESSON

17:

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

USTEN FIRST. LISTEN AND

REPEAT.

17.1.

LISTEN FIRST. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

BOB:

So glad you could make it to

the dub today. Are you ready to
play golf?

JIM:

If' were any more ready, you
wouldn't stand a chance.

JUNE:

What a great day! Hey,

Randy, do you want to go to

the beach this weekend?

RANDY:

Yeah, that's a great idea.

Maybe Susan and Richard

would like to come along.

JUNE:

I doubt it. They're not seeing

each other anymore.

RANDY:

You're kidding.

JUNE:

No. they split up last week.

We shoUld pack beach

towels and sunscreen.

RANDY:

What happened?

JUNE:

I don't really know. Maybe

we could have a picnic.

What do you think?

RANDY:

cant believe Susan and

Richard. I always thought

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aoa: Is that so? What do you say,

loser pays for tunch

at

the

club?

JIM:

Sounds good. I'm looking

forward to the exercise.

BOB:

Do you have all your Clubs?

JIM:

Yup, Wow, what an amazing

course!

R~CARDO:

What a beautiful theater!

MARY:

Yes, irs one of the oldest in

the city.

RICARDO:

Really? I didnf know that

MARY:

And the orchestra is world

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renowned.

RICARDO:

I didnt know that either. I'm so

glad you got tickets!

this golf course.

17.3.

MARY:

And I suppose you also didn't

know that the conductor just
returned from a world tour?

RICARDO:

Ah, welf. Now that you

mention rt..

17.2.

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

sunscreen

You should wear sunscreen to
protect your skin.

seeing each other
After seeing each other for two
years, Roger and Kathy are
getting married.
curtain
When the curtain rises, the
show begins.

wond renowned

This singer is famous not only
in America. she's world
renowned.
golf club

The golf club has a very good
restaurant where we go before
or after a round of golf. I hope
that my new set of golf clubs will
improve

my

game.

course
There are eighteen holes on

You're from Vermont as well?
What a coincidencel

What a beautiful house!
They split up? What a
shame!
It still doesn't work? What a
nuisancel

The car won't start? What a
drag!

17.4.

This theater is very beautiful!
I can't believe you live just next door!
Andrea feels sick today.

My

watch broke.

What a beautiful theater!
What a coincidence!
What a shame!

What a nuisance!

LESSON

18:

HOLIDAYS

18.1.

LISTEN FIRST. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

DOUG:

Hi, Larry, tong time no

see.

LARRY;

Doug! What's new?

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4

DOUG:

Nothing much.

new house.

lARRY:

How was your

LARRY;

I see they're really getting

Thanksgiving?'

into married life. Anyway.

DOUG:

Oh,

it

was great - I slept

we had a small

late.

Thanksgiving. Just my

lARRY;

So did t We didn't have

parents,

my

sister, and I.

lunch till three.

My mom made a great

DOUG:

I took

my

fittle sister to

dinner.

see the Thanksgiving Day

parade before dinner.

DOUG:

Oh, yeah - what did you

She loved it. Then we had

have?

a big family dinner around

LARRY:

Well, tUrkey, of course,

six.

but she made this great

stuffing with sausages

LARRY:

Who came? Anyone I

and apples.

know?

DOUG:

Mmm.

DOUG:

Well, my older siS,ter and

LARRY:

Yeah, I really pigged out.

her husband came for the

DOUG:

Join the club! My

whole weekend. You met

stepmother isn't the best

her a couple of years ago.

cook. But the turkey was

remember? And of

good.

I had enough to

course. my stepbrothers

me a lifetime. So. did you

stopped by for dinner on

watch the game?

Thursday, and so did my

LARRY:

Are you kidding? Of

aunts and uncles with all

course. And on a big

·

their kids. The oldest is

screen TV. We just

only nine. I had to play

bought it last week.

games all day long.

DOUG:

Wow-next

LARRY:

What a drag! So, how's

Thanksgiving, I'm coming

your sister doing? I

to your house.

havent seen her in ages.

LARRY:

Hey, you're missing the

DOUG:

She's fine. She loves her

point - you're supposed

new job.

to be with family on

LARRY:

I didn't know she had a

Thanksgiving.

new job.

DOUG:

I will - with your family!

DOUG:

Neither d'd L Also, she

and Mike just bought a

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18.2.

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

parade
My little brother likes to watch
all the people marching

by

in

the parade.

stepbrothers

My

mother's new husband has

two sons, which means I have

two new stepbrothers.

stuffing

We always fill the turkey with
sausage stuffing.

to

pig

out

I ate too much. , really pigged
out.

to slop

by

Why don't you slop by for a
beer tonight?

18.3. So

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neither

My sister is home. Her nusbano

is horne, too.

My

sister is home and so is

her husband,

My uncle didn't see the game. I

didn't either.

My uncle didn't see the
game and neither did I.

I will watch the game.

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So willi.

My brother can't spend
Thanksgiving wiltl us.
Neither can mine.

18.4.

I had turkey this Thanksgiving. (l)
The Bergers watched the game on TV.
(Simpsons)
Peter shouldn't drink so much. (Mary) f
can't eat any more. (I)
I

won't

be able to see the parade.(you)

LESSON

19:

AT THE BANK

19.1.

LISTEN FIRST. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

CUSTOMER:

Hi. I'd like to deposit this
check into

my

savings

account.

OK. That gives you a new
balance of $956.

TELLER:

CUSTOMER:

Thanks. Can' order new

checks with you as well?

TELLER:

NO,

customer service

will

take care of that

CUSTOMER:

(AT THE CUSTOMER
SERVICE COUNTER)
Hi _ I'd like

to

order new

checks.
What's your account

SERVCE(CS)

So did I.

So did the Simpsons.

Neither should Mary.
Neither can I. Neither
will you

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number?

CUSTOMER:

I wish I could

find

my

checkbook! I must have left

home. I'm sorry, but I

dont know the number by

heart.

CS:

That's OK. If you give me

your name, I'll check

my

computer.

CUSTOMER

Andre(.Uw Keller.

CS:

And your social security

number?

CUSTOMER:

233-56-7390.

cs:

OK, here you are. Would

you like a box of five

hundred or a thousand

checks?

CUSTOMER:

Five hundred will do for

now.

cs.

Would you like your

address printed on your

checks?

CUSTOMER:

Yes, and

my

phone

number, please.

CS:

No problem. I'll put the

order in today. They'll be

mailed directly to you.

CUSTOMER;

Thanks. Also, I'm interested

in getting a car loan. Do

you happen to know what

the interest rates are?

cs:

That depends on the

amount you borrow. But

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you'll have to talk to one of
our loan officers.

CUSTOMER:

I see. Where can I find a

loan officer?

as:

Our loan department is

located on the second
floor.

CUSTOMER:

Thanks. One last question.

Do you have any credit
card app~ications?

cs.

Yes, here's one.

CUSTOMER:

Can I use your ATM

machines

with

this card?

cs:

Absolutely.

CUSTOMER:

You've been very helpful.

Thank you.

cs.

You're welcome.

19.2.

LISTEN AND REPEAT.

deposit
Would you like to deposit this
check into your checking
account?
withdraw
No, I dont want to deposit the
money, I want to withdraw it
customer service
Customer service deals with the
problems and questions of
customers.
loan

f you donI have enough

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money to buy a car, you might
be able to get a loan.
interest rate

Every credit card has a
different interest rate.
charge

Would you like to pay cash, or
charge it to your credit card?

check

Always remember to carry a
photo I D when you write a
check.

I wish the bank would lower
the interest rates.
f wish Roger would write
more often.

I wish you would

I wish you would stop
complaining.

I wish you would pay your
bills on time.

If only - wish.

19.3. Wish. want u would like

I want to deposit this check.

I'd like to order new checks.

I wish I had more time.

If only I had more time.

19.4.

/ wish.

I dont have a credit card.
Please, help me.
I dont know

my

aocount number by

heart.
The bank doesnt offer interest-
free loans.

I can't go on
vacation.

I wish I had a credit card. I
wish you'd help me.
I wish I knew

my

account number by

heart.

I wish the bank would offer
interest-free loans.

I wish I could go on vacation.

I wish I could find

my

checkbook, but I

can't

I wish I had enough money to
buy a new car, but I don't.

LESSON

20:

JURY DUTY

20.1.

LISTEN FIRST. LISTeN AND REPEAT.

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DANIEL:

Where were you last week,

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Rosa?

ROSA:

On jury duty.

DANIEL:

Really? 've never been on

a jury. I'm curious -

what's it like?

ROSA:

Actually, it was quite

interesting. The alleged

criminal was a young man.

He was tried over a theft.

DANIEL:

And did he do it?

ROSA;

Not so fast He'd been

arrested for stealing a TV.

But he claimed to have

bought it.

DANIEL:

SO what happened?

ROSA:

The prosecuting attorney

asked him a bunch of

questions.

DANIEL:

Like what?

ROSA:

Where he had bought the

TV, how much he had paid

for it. and stuff like that.

DANIEL:

Did he have an alibi?

ROSA:

Well, the defendant

claimed he was at home

by

himself. But there was a

witness who saw him

coming out of the store.

DANIEL:

SO he did it?

ROSA:

Well, we found him guilty.

DANIEL:

Is he in prison now?

ROSA:

No, the judge released him

on bail. He has to come

back for sentencing in a
couple of weeks.

DANIEL:

How much time do you

think he'll get?

ROSA:

I don't think he'll serve
time. He'll probably get
away with communjty
service.

DANIEL:

It's sad to see a young guy

get into trouble, isnt it?

20.2.

LISTEN AND

REPEAT.

judge

The judge watches over the
whole trial.

attorney

You have the right to an attorney.

defendant
The prosecution has to prove that
the defendant committed the crime.
alleged
The defendant allegedly stole
sornemoney.
witness
The witness saw the crime
happen.

jury

The jury finds lhe defendant
either gui ty or not gUilty.

bunch of

He didn't only ask one, but a
bunch of questions.

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sentence

think he'll get a short prison

sentence, since this is his first
arrest.

to the bank yet.

.

20.3.

I'll

get

the car fixed tomorrow.

I think I should get: a raise.

You'll get the letter tomorrow.

CAeIl8TbC5ol,

crars,

It can get very hoi in

New Orleans.

If you're not careful, you'll
get sick!

nOKYnaTb. npMo6peT8Tb_

You can get stsrnps at the post
office.
I'll have to get a copy of that.

Now I get it.
I just don't get the point of this
story.

This time you won't get
away with that.

Can I get back to you on
that matter?

Lucy got into trouble again.

Could someone get the
phone, please?

20.4.

to get.

If you're not careful. you'll

become sick.
When did you arrive here?

Could you have this report
copied, please?

Would you answer the door for
me?

Where can I buy foreign
newspapers?
I'm sorry, I didnt under stand your
name.

If you're not careful, you'll get
sick.
When did you gel here?

Could you get this report copied,
please?

WOUld you get the door for me?

Where can I get foreign
newspapers?

I'm sorry, I didnt get your name.

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