Listening Final Composed

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01. Small Talk Conversation Starters and Greetings

1. Hi. Haven't we met before? (Yes. I believe we have.) 2. Long time, no see. (It has been a long time.) 3. Hi, how's your family these days? (They're fine.) 4. So, what's up? (Nothing much.) 5. Did you hear I got a new job? (Hey, that's fantastic.) 6. Have you heard from Bill recently? (Yes. He's still working downtown.) 7. Well, have a nice weekend. (Same to you.) 8. Well, take care. (You too.) 9. Say hello to your brother for me. (I will.) 10. Be careful on your way home. (You too.)

02. Family 1. So, what does your father do for a living? (He's an architect.) 2. How many people are in your family? (There are five people in my family.) 3. How old is your sister? (She turned 10 in May.) 4. Where do your parents live now? (They live in London.) 5. How many brothers and sisters do you have? (I have two sisters.) 6. What is your brother's name? (His name is Chris.) 7. Where does your mother work? (She works in a library.) 8. How long have you been married? (Since 1993.) 9. Do you have any children? (Yes, two daughters.) 10. Where did you and your wife meet? (We met at a Christmas party.)

03. Restaurants 1. May I take your order please? (No. We're not ready yet.) 2. Would you care for something to drink? (I'll take a large Sprite.) 3. How would you like your steak? (Medium, please.) 4. Would you like bread or potatoes with your meal? (Bread, please.) 5. Would you like anything else? (Yes. I'd like more water.) 6. How many people are in your party? (Three.) 7. What kind of dressing do you want on your salad? (What kinds do you have?) 8. Is everything okay with your meal? (So far, so good.) 9. Would you like a carryout container for the rest of your meal? (No. I think I'm done.) 10. Do you accept personal checks? (No. Only cash or credit cards.)

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04. Hobbies 1. I like to walk in the mountains with my dog. (hiking) 2. My dad goes to the city pool twice a week. (swimming) 3. He rides his bike to work because it is a good way to get exercise. (bicycling) 4. She usually uses watercolors in her artwork. (painting) 5. They went to the lake to see if they see any wild ducks. (bird watching) 6. How about getting out the board and pieces so we can play? (chess) 7. He hit his ball into the water. (golf) 8. She loves to plant flowers and vegetables in the spring. (gardening) 9. I checked out three very interesting books from the library. (reading) 10. You really take beautiful pictures with that camera. (photography)

05. Shopping Centers Malls and Department Stores

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I think you can buy some cough medicine at that store. (pharmacy) He's going to drop by and buy a rose for his wife. (flower shop) She's washing her clothes for the week. (laundromat) Hey. Tell me where you got your hair cut. (hairdresser) We should pick up some paper, pencils, and pens for the new school year. (stationary store) 6. That's a nice tie. Where did you buy it? (clothing store) 7. I'd like to order a salad. I'm trying to eat a good diet. (restaurant) 8. Why don't you grab some bread while I look for a pizza in the frozen food section? I'll meet you at the cashier. (supermarket) 9. I think we should buy a new kitchen table. The old one is falling apart and won't last much longer. (furniture store) 10. I bought a beautiful necklace for my sister's birthday. Do you think she'll like it? (jewelry store)

06. Telling Time Clocks and Watches

1. Our class begins at four fifteen. (4:15) 2. My mother left this morning at nine thirteen. (9:13) 3. I'm going to catch my bus at twenty to four. (3:40) 4. Let's get together at five after twelve. (12:05) 5. The store closes today at a quarter to six. (5:45) 6. The movie starts at seven forty. (7:40) 7. She called this morning at ten past ten. (10:10) 8. Their plane arrives at a quarter to twelve. (11:45) 9. Please come to my office at eight oh five. (8:05) 10. I have to work at half past three. (3:30)

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0.7 Telephone Conversations Taking and Leaving Messages 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

May I ask who's calling? (This is Bob Hall.) I'm sorry, but she's out to lunch right now. (I'll call her after lunch.) Could I have your telephone number, please? (Yes. It's 532-9843.) Would you like to leave a message? (No. I'll call later.) Could you spell your name, please? (It's spelled T . . I . . M.) I'll be sure to give her the message. (Thank you.) I'm sorry, but he's in a meeting now. (Do you know when it'll be over?) I'm sorry, but he won't be back to the office until Thursday afternoon. (Alright. Please tell him Jeff called.) 9. Mr. Jones would like to reschedule Wednesday's appointment to next Monday at 10 O'Clock. (Sure. No problem.) 10. Shall I have her call you back later today? (No. Just tell her I called.)

08. Directions Through Town (1) Travel and Sightseeing

1. The hotel is next to the bank (True). 2. The zoo is opposite the police station. (True) 3. The library is between the post office and the supermarket. (False) 4. The bowling alley is on East Street. (False) 5. The bar is on the corner of West Street and South Street. (True) 6. City hall is in front of the library. (False) 7. The hospital is near the bus station. (True) 8. The zoo is behind the post office. (False) 9. The bowling alley is behind the bookstore. (True) 10. The school is between the bus station and the police station. (False) • • • • • • •

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09. Answering Machine Randall: Hello. Today I'm interviewing Joshua on his experiences going to a Japanese school. Now Joshua, what time do you go to school? Joshua: Eight O'clock. Randall: Eight O'clock. And do you go by yourself, or on a school bus? Joshua: No, I have a group that goes with me.

4 Randall: So you go with a group? Joshua: Uh-huh. Randall: Now what kinds of things do you take to school? Joshua: I take my taiso fuku, that is gym clothes, and I take my backpack and my books [ Oh, okay. ] and stuff like that. Randall: Okay and what is the first thing you do when you get to school? Joshua: We do "kiritsu, rei." Randall: "Kiritsu" and "rei." Now what are those? Joshua: It means "stand up, bow." Randall: Stand up and bow. Joshua: Uh-huh. Randall: And what do you study at school? Joshua: We study kokugo, that is writing and reading and stuff like that [ Okay ], and sansu, that's math. [ Okay. ]. And, let's see . . . , we do gym too. Randall: Okay, and where do you eat lunch? Do you have a lunchroom or cafeteria? Joshua: No, we eat in our classroom. Randall: You eat in your classroom! [ Yeah. ]. Oh wow. That is very interesting. Now what time do you come home from school? Joshua: We come home sometimes at 3:00 and sometimes at 2:00. Randall: Okay, well thank you very much Joshua. Joshua: You're welcome.

10. A Day at School [Phone ringing . . .] Bill: Hey, this is Bill. I'm sorry I'm not in. Just leave a message. [Beep] Hey Bill. This is Hank. I'm just calling to let you know that I'll be a little late to the game tomorrow night. I have to work a few extra hours to finish a report. I should wrap things up sometime between seven and eight though. Oh, then I'm planning on dropping by Lisa's house for about an hour since she's been sick recently. And, uh, one more thing. I'll swing by my house to pick up some food for the game. See you then.

Key Vocabulary:  wrap up (phrasal verb): to finish - We need to wrap up this project by the end of the day.  drop by (phrasal verb): to visit - Please drop by my place on your way home from work.  swing by (phrasal verb): drop by, stop by - I need to swing by the store and pick up some food for dinner.  [Phone ringing . . .]

11. Camping under the Stars

5 Paul: Sara, I've been looking forward to our yearly campout for three weeks. [Me too] It's going to be a wonderful day for hiking tomorrow. The great outdoors. Camping under the stars . This is the life. Sara: Yeah, but Paul, I'm a little bit worried about the weather though. The weatherman said it was going to rain later tonight. Paul: Ah. nonsense. Nothing can spoil our adventure. Those weather reports are never right. Sara: And it said there was a chance of high winds. Paul: Ah. Don't worry. [thunder] Sara: Paul. Paul. Did you remember to bring our raincoats just in case, like I told you? [light rain] Paul: Uh . . . no. I left them on the front porch. [heavy rain] Sara: What are we going to do now? Paul: We'll have to sleep in the car! Hurry get in! [door shut] Sara: So, Paul, what are we going to do now? Paul: How about playing a card game? Sara: Uhh. I left them next to the picnic table. [Hmmm] Hey, you don't want me to go out in this rain and get them, do you? Paul: No. That's okay. So what now? Sara: Well, we could head down the mountain and stay at that hotel we passed on the way up, or go home. Paul: Hmm, why don't we just make the best of it here and hope the weather clears. Sara: That's a good idea.

Key Vocabulary:  nonsense (noun): untrue or incomprehensible statement or idea    

- Stop talking nonsense and tell us exactly what happened. spoil (verb): ruin; frustrate; block; prevent - I hope this bad weather doesn't spoil our picnic this afternoon. porch (noun): a small area just outside the front door of homes where you can sit and relax - Let's go sit on the porch and enjoy the cool evening breeze. head down (phrasal verb): go down - I'll head down to the store after dinner to pick up some milk. make the best of it (idiom): do what you can under the circumstances - We've had to make the best of it ever since dad died last year.

12. Clothing Styles Ashley: Hey, Jake. Are you ready for your trip? Jake: Well, not really. I still have to buy some clothes. Ashley: Well, what's the weather like where you're going? Jake: Well, uh, it's really hot in the summer, so I'm going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few t-shirts. Ashley: What about the rest of the year?

6 Jake: People say that the fall can still be warm until November, so I'm going to buy some jeans and a few casual shirts. Ashley: Will you need any warm clothes for the winter? Jake: Well, the weather doesn't get too cold, but it often snows in the mountains, so I'm going to buy a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat. I don't have room in my suitcase to pack a coat, so I'm going to wait until I get there and buy it when I really need it. Ashley: Are you going to take anything else? Jake: They say it rains cats and dogs in the spring, but again, I'll probably just wait and pick up a raincoat or an umbrella later on. But, I'm going to take a good pair of shoes because I plan on walking to and from school everyday. Ashley: Do you need any clothing for formal occasions? Jake: Well, you never know when you might needs something on the spur of the moment for a wedding or maybe someone's graduation, or a nice date, so I'll probably take some nice slacks, a dress shirt, and a couple (of) crazy ties or two. Ashley: Um, that makes sense. Jake: And I'll just rent a suit or tuxedo if I need anything more formal. Hey, maybe I'll get married. Ashley: You? Married? Hah! Jake: Wait. What are you trying to say? Ashley: I just can't imagine you decked out in a tuxedo for any formal occasion. [What?!] I mean, for high school graduation, you wore an old pair of jeans and tennis shoes. Jake: Hey, there was a reason for that, so let me explain. [Yeah, ha, ha.] No, really. You see, it goes like this . . .

Key Vocabulary:  rest (noun): what is left over after everything else has be used, eaten, etc.     

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- Wow. Your suitcase is already full of shirts and shoes. What are you going to do with the rest of your clothing? room (noun): space - Do you have any room in your backpack for a couple more books? pack (verb): fill a suitcase, box, or another container - You'd better start packing your bags tonight so we don't have to rush out the door tomorrow. rain cats and dogs (idiom): rain very hard - Last night, I was walking home from work when it began raining cats and dogs. Unfortunately, I didn't have my umbrella with me. pick up (phrasal verb): buy something - Could you pick up some white socks from the store on your way home from work? formal occasion (noun): an important event where people wear special clothing and behave politely - I sometimes rent a tuxedo for formal occasions. I don't want to buy one that I will only wear once every few years. on the spur of the moment (idiom): without planning or preparation - She always makes decisions on the spur of the moment, so you never know what she's planning.

7  slacks (noun): good-quality pants - You don't have to wear a suit to the event, but you might want to wear a pair of nice slacks and a conservative tie.  make sense (idiom): have a clear meaning or a sensible explanation - It makes sense to ask teachers to wear a nice shirt and tie to work.  be decked out (idiom): dressed in formal clothes for special occasions - Everyone was shocked when my brother came to the barbecue decked out in a white tuxedo. Then, we realized he came to propose to his girlfriend.

13. Business Communications Secretary: Hello, Ultimate Computers. May I help you? Caller: Yes, this is Jack Kordell from Hunter's Office Supplies. May I speak to Elaine Strong, please? Secretary: I'm sorry, but she's not in right now. Caller: Okay, do you know when she'll be back? Secretary: Uh, yes, she should be here later on this afternoon maybe about 4:30. May I take a message? Caller: Yes. Ms. Strong sent me a brochure detailing your newest line of laptop computers with a description of other software products, but there wasn't any information about after-sales service. Secretary: Oh, I'm sorry. Would you like me to fax that to you? Caller: Yes, but our fax is being repaired at the moment, and it won't be working until around 2:30. Hum . . . could you try sending that information around 3:30? That's should give me time to look over the material before I call Ms. Strong, say, around 5:00. Secretary: Sure. Could I have your name, telephone number, and fax number, please? Caller: Yes. Jack Kordell and the phone number is 560-1287. And the fax number is 5601288. Secretary: Okay. Jack Kordell. Is your name spelled C-o-r-d-e-l? Caller: No. It's Kordell with a "K" and two "l's." K-o-r-d-e-l-l." Secretary: All right, Mr. Kordell. And your phone number is 560-1287, and the fax number is 560-1288. Is that correct? Caller: Yes it is. Secretary: All right. I'll be sure to send you the fax this afternoon. Caller: Okay, bye.

Key Vocabulary:  brochure (noun): pamphlet, small booklet - Could you send me a brochure of your laptop computers?  detail (verb, also noun): to explain - The manager decided to detail his recent visit to our parent company

14. College Life Maria: Oh, hi Dave. Long time, no see!

8 Dave: Hi Maria. I was in the neighborhood, so I thought I'd drop by. Maria: Come on in. [Thanks.] Take a seat. Would you like anything to drink? I have Sprite or orange juice. Dave: Sprite would be fine. Uh, so, how have you been? Maria: Oh, not bad. And you? Dave: Oh, I'm doing okay, but school has been really hectic these days, and I haven't had time to relax. Maria: By the way, what's your major anyway? Dave: Hotel management. Maria: Well, what do you want to do once you graduate? Dave: Uh... I haven't decided for sure, but I think I'd like to work for a hotel or travel agency in this area. How about you? Maria: Well, when I first started college, I wanted to major in French, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job using the language, so I changed majors to computer science. [Oh]. With the right skills, landing a job in the computer industry shouldn't be as difficult. Dave: So, do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school? Maria: Well, fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship [Wow] that pays for all of my tuition and books. Dave: Wow. That's great. Maria: Yeah. How about you? Are you working your way through school? Dave: Yeah. I work three times a week at a restaurant near campus. Maria: Oh. What do you do there? Dave: I'm a cook. Maria: How do you like your job? Dave: It's okay. The other workers are friendly, and the pay isn't bad.

Key Vocabulary:  hectic (adjective): very busy - Life is always very hectic when you're trying to work and go to school at the same time.  major (noun): course of study - I'm thinking about majoring in computer science next year.  land (a job) (verb): to secure, win, or get a job - It is becoming increasingly difficult to land a job in the field of language teaching.  work (your way) through (school) (verb): think through, in this case, work while going to school to support yourself - Since my parents had no money, I had no choice but to work myself through school - Sometimes we just have to work through many new experiences before we understand the language and culture.

15. Daily Schedule Woman: So, what's your usual day like? You always seem so busy. Man: Well, I usually get up around 5:00 a.m. and work on the computer until 6:00 a.m. Woman: Why do you get up so early? Man: Well, I have to leave home at twenty to seven (6:40 a.m.) so I can catch a bus at 7:00 o'clock . It takes me about twenty minutes to walk to the bus stop from my house.

9 Woman: And what time do you get to work? Man: Uh, my bus takes about an hour to get there, but it stops right in front of my office. Woman: That's nice. And what time do you get off work? Man: Uh, around 5:00 o'clock. Then, we eat dinner around 6:30, and my wife and I read and play with the kids until 8:00 or so. Woman: So, when do you work on your website? You said one time that you create it at home? Man: Well, my wife and I often watch TV or talk until 10:00 o'clock. She then often reads while I work on my site, and I sometimes stay up until the early hours of the morning, but I try to finish everything by one or two. Woman: And then you get up at 5:00 a.m.? Man: Well, yeah, but it's important to live a balanced life. I enjoy what I do, but you have to set aside time for family and yourself. Woman: I agree. Man: But I think my wife has the toughest job. She spends her whole day taking care of our family . . . taking the kids to school, working in the garden, buying groceries, taking the kids to piano lessons . . . [Wow!] That's a full-time job, but she enjoys what she does. Woman: Well, it sounds you're a busy, but lucky man. Man: I think so too.

Key Vocabulary:  catch (verb): to get on       

- I have to catch a bus in front of the bus station. get off work (verb): finish work - She seldom gets off work before 6:00 p.m. dinner (noun): sometimes supper - We seldom eat dinner after 8:00 p.m. stay up (verb): not go to bed - I almost never stay up past midnight. set aside (verb): reserve, allow, or give a certain amount to - You have to set aside enough time to study for your classes. toughest (adjective): most difficult, hardest - The toughest part about being a parent is setting aside time for both work, family, and self. take care of (verb): watch, look after - You should take care of yourself so you don't get sick. groceries (noun): food and other items at a supermarket - Mom is going to pick up some groceries from the store for dinner.

16. DVD Movie Rentals Man: Hey, Kathy. I'm thinking about renting a movie for tonight's party, and I want to know what kind of movies you like. Woman: Okay. What kind of movies do you have in mind? Man: Well, what about action movies? Woman: Ah, I don't really like action movies. Too much violence. Man: Okay, do you like comedies?

10 Woman: Now, I do enjoy comedies. Man: Fine. Well, what do you think of horror movies or love stories? Woman: Uh . . . I'm not really crazy about horror movies, but love stories are often fun to watch. Oh, and I really like foreign films, too. Man: Okay. I'll go to the video store and see what I can find. Thanks.

Key Vocabulary:  have in mind (verb): to think about - What activities do you have in mind for tomorrow's picnic?  crazy about (phrasal verb): to like something very much - Carla is crazy about rock music.

17. Eyeglasses for You "Hello and thank you for calling American Vision, this area's finest store in eyeglasses for you and your family. Our store hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. We're open Saturdays until six. Closed on Sundays. Please visit our store on Saturday for an additional 20% off on our already low prices on all brands of eyewear. And remember: eye exams are free."

Key Vocabulary:  finest (adjective): excellent, high quality - These are the finest glasses I have ever seen.  additional (adjective): extra, added - Buy now and receive an additional two dollars off the regular price.

18. A Fun Day Girl: Dad, I'm bored. Can I go to a movie today? Dad: A movie today? Well, I don't know. Girl: Jeff always takes me to a movie. Dad: Well, I know your uncle Jeff always takes you, but what movie would you like to see today Aubrey? Girl: Muppets in Space. Dad: Muppets in Space. Let me look at the newspaper. Okay. Ah, here it is. Muppets in Space that starts in the afternoon at 2:45. Well should we take mommy with us? Girl: Yeah. Dad: Okay, we have to wait for mommy because she's at a meeting right now. Girl: Okay. Dad: Alright. And what should we do after we go see the movie? Girl: Umm . . . go on a little walk. Dad: Go on a walk. Where would you like to go on a walk to? Would you like to go down to the beach or through the park?

11 Girl: To the beach. Dad: To the beach. Well that sounds great. And then maybe we can go out to eat tonight. Does that sound okay? Girl: Yeah [alright].

Key Vocabulary:  yeah (adverb): informal for yes; also yep - May I use your pen. Yeah, sure.  mommy (noun): an informal word for mother usually used by children; also mom. - Mommy. May I watch TV?

19. Family Activities Emily: Welcome home, Dad. Dad: Oh, Emily. How are you today? Emily: Fine. Dad: Good. And how was school today? Emily: Really fun. Dad: Good. And what did you do? Emily: We made things. Dad: And what types of things did you make? Emily: We made books. Dad: You made books! Okay. And what else? Emily: We . . . we made paper kangaroos. Dad: You made paper kangaroos? Okay, and what did you need to make your paper kangaroos? What kind of supplies did you need? Emily: We used crayoons, papers, glue, and we had to follow directions. Dad: Oh, Okay. Well good. And what did you do after school? Emily: We went home, played games. Dad: And did . . . Mom said you went to the junior high school. Emily: I rode my bike in the tennis court. Dad: Did you go by yourself? Emily: I went with the whole family, and we went with Nathan, Sara, Racheal. Dad: You went with your cousins. Emily: And my mom, and Aubrey and Joshua. Dad: Well, that's great. Well, let's get ready for dinner. Emily: Okay.

20. First Date Girl: He's here. Bye Dad. Dad: Wait, wait, wait . . . Where are you going? Girl: Dad. I've already told mom. I'm going out tonight. Dad: Who with? You mean you're going on a date? Girl: Yeah. Mom met Dirk yesterday. [Dirk!?] He's sooo cool. We're going on a double-date with Cindy and Evan. Dad: Dirk.

12 Girl: I have to go. Dad: Wait, wait. I want to meet this guy. Girl: He's waiting for me. Dad: Well, so what are you going to do tonight? Going to the library? Girl: Dad! We're going out to eat, and then we're going to catch a movie. Dad: What movie and what is it rated? Girl: It's a science fiction thriller called . . . well, I don't know what it is called, but it's rated PG. Dad: And where's the movie showing? Girl: Down at the Campus Plaza Movie Theater. Dad: Hey, I was thinking about seeing a movie down there tonight, too. Girl: Ah, Dad. Dad: Hey, Let me meet that guy. [Father looks out the living room window . . . Hey, that guy has a moustache! Girl: Dad. That's not Dirk. That's his older brother. He's taking us there! Can I go now? Dad: Well . . . Girl: Mom said I could, and mom knows his parents. Dad: Well . . . Girl: Dad. Dad: Okay, but be home by 8:00. Girl: Eight!? The movie doesn't start until 7:30. Come on, Dad. Dad: Okay. Be back by 11:00. Girl: Love you, Dad. Dad: Love you, too. Girl: Bye. Dad:Bye.

Key Vocabulary:  cool (adjective): someone who is good-looking or attractive - She thinks the guy is really cool, but she doesn't know him like I do.  PG (noun): parental guidance - My PG your Website by making it easier to navigate.  come on (phrasal verb): used to express that something said is unreasonable - Come on, Mom. You can't expect me clean up my room before I go out tonight, can you? .

21. Where are you from? Tom: Hi. I don't think we've met. My name's Tom. Jenny: Hi, Tom. Nice to meet you. My name is Juanita, but everybody calls me Jenny. Tom: Nice to meet you, Jenny. So, where are you from? Jenny: Well, originally I'm from Argentina, but we moved to the United States when I was about five years old. My parents now live in Chile. That's where they first met. How about you, Tom? Tom: I was born in Fresno, California, and we lived there until I was seven. Then, since my father worked for the military, we moved all over the place. Jenny: Oh yeah? Where are some of the places you've lived?

13 Tom: Mostly, we were overseas. We spent a total of ten years in Korea, Germany, and Okinawa, Japan. We were transferred back to the States three years ago, but I think my parents would have liked to live overseas for at least 20 more years. Jenny: Wow. It sounds like you've had an interesting life. So, what do you do now? Tom: I'm a student at Purdue University. Jenny: Oh really? What are you studying? Tom: I'm majoring in psychology. How about you? What do you do? Jenny: Well, I'm working as a sales representative for Vega Computers downtown. Tom: No kidding! My brother works there too.

22. Getting Around Tokyo Man: Let me see now. Which train do I need to get on? Woman: Excuse me. Do you need any help? Man: Yes, I want to go to Tokyo Tower, but I'm really lost. This is my first visit to Japan, so I have no idea on how to ride the trains. Woman: First, you need to buy a ticket to your destination. [Um-HUH] From here, it's a hundred and thirty yen. Man: A hundred thirty yen. Okay. Woman: Then, get on the Hibiya Subway Line at platform number 4. Man: Number 4, alright. Oh, and how often do the trains come around this time of day? Woman: Usually, they come about every six minutes or so. Man: Alright. And where do I get off the train. Woman: Get off at Kamiyacho Station, three stops from here. The sign at the station is written in English, so you'll be able to read it. Man: Three stops. Got it. Thanks for your help. Woman: No problem. Good luck.

Key Vocabulary:  destination (noun): the place to which you are going - It took four hours to arrive at our destination.  platform (noun): a raised area where you can get on and off a train - Please meet me on the platform 15 minutes before the train is scheduled to leave.

23. Joe's Hamburger Restaurant Server: Hi. Welcome to Joe's Hamburger Restaurant. [Hi] Home of the one-pound super deluxe hot and spicy cheeseburger. Will this be for here or to go? Customer: Uh, to go. Server: Okay. What would you like today? Would you like to try the one-pound super hot and spicy cheeseburger? Customer: Uh. I don't think so. I'd probably have heartburn for a week after downing that monster. Server: Well. It's our house special this week, and it comes with fries, and a large specialty drink called "Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink." Customer: A what? "Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink"? What in the world is that? Server: Well, it's a little mix of everything in a large cup: Pepsi, Sprite, Fanta Orange, and lemonade with crushed ice and a scoop of ice cream.

14 Customer: Ah, that sounds disgusting. Server: Hey, it'll grow on you. Customer: Nay, I think I'll just order a hamburger with some mustard and lettuce and a glass of water. Server: Boring. Hey. Would you care for anything else like a side order of amazing cheesy onion rings? Customer: No thank you. Onion rings usually don't agree with me. Server: Hmm. Okay. Your total comes to ten ninety ($10.90). Customer: Ten ninety? For just a hamburger?! You've got to be kidding Server: Well, the one-pound super deluxe hamburger is nine dollars. Customer: Hey, I didn't order a one-pound burger. I just wanted a simple burger. That's all. Server: Well, sir. Joe's Hamburger Restaurant only serves one-pound burgers. [Man!] The one-pound super hot and spicy, the one-pound barbecue burger, the one-pound bacon cheese burger, the one-pound . . . Customer: No, no. Those are all huge. Server: Well, sir. If you really want something smaller [Yeah], you should order from the kids' menu: The half-pound super hot and spicy burger, the half-pound barbecue burger, the half-pound bacon cheese burger, the half-pound . . . Customer: No. Those are still giant burgers. Server: Well, in these parts, we are hearty eaters. Customer: Okay, but you said my total was ten ninety, but the burger only comes to ten bucks. What about the other ninety cents? Server: Well, sir. We only serve natural spring water from yonder hills, and . . . Customer: Okay, okay. I'll take the giant burger and a bottle of your spring water. The sandwich should feed me for a week.

Key Vocabulary:  deluxe (adjective): of higher quality than similar products     

- She ordered a deluxe shake from the menu. to go: takeout - We ordered the food to go because we didn't have time to sit down and eat. down something (verb): eat quickly - No one could believe that the woman downed fifteen hotdogs in twelve minutes. grow on someone (verb): develop a liking for someone or something over time - Eating raw fish is something that will grow on you if you eat it enough. not agree with someone (verb): become sick from something you eat - Boy, I feel really sick. That soup didn't agree with me at all, and I feel like I'm going to throw up. hearty eater (noun): someone who enjoys eating a lot - That baby is a real hearty eater and eats constantly.

24. Happy Birthday!

15 Father: Hi Michael. Happy Birthday! How old are you today? Son: Seven. Father: Alright. Well, let's sing Happy Birthday: Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Michael, Happy Birthday to you. Father: Alright. So what should we do first? Son: How about cake and ice cream? Father: Okay. Well, uh let . . . let's light the candles. Okay, and make a wish! Don't . . . don't tell me. Son: Don't tell you? Father: Yeah, don't tell me. Okay, and go ahead and blow out the candles. Okay, let's cut the cake, and then we can have cake and ice cream. And what do you want to do after the cake and ice cream? Son: Play freeze tag. Father: Now, how do you play tag? Son: Um . . . one person is it, and the person who is it tries to tag everyone [Alright. And then . . . ] before I tag someone and then, another person tags me. Father: Oh, wow. And whose coming over later today for your birthday? Son: Well, everyone. Uh, my cousins, all my aunts and grandmas, grandpas. Father: Alright. Well, Happy Birthday, Michael.

Key Vocabulary:  reeze (verb): become cold to the point of changing water to ice - It was so cold out last night that I thought I was going to freeze to death.  tag (verb): touch a player, usually as part of a game - I tried to get away during the game at the park, but she tagged me on the back, so I was it.

25. Hotel Reservations Hotel Clerk: Hello. Sunnyside Inn. May I help you? Man: Yes, I'd like to reserve a room for two on the 21st of March. Hotel Clerk: Okay. Let me check our books here for a moment. The 21st of May, right? Man: No. March, not May. Hotel Clerk: Oh, sorry. Let me see here. Hmmm. Man: Are you all booked that night? Hotel Clerk: Well, we do have one suite available, complete with a kitchenette and a sauna bath. And the view of the city is great, too. Man: How much is that? Hotel Clerk: It's only $200 dollars, plus a 10% room tax. Man: Oh, that's a little too expensive for me. Do you have a cheaper room available either on the 20th or the 22nd? Hotel Clerk: Well, would you like a smoking or a non-smoking room? Man: Non-smoking, please. Hotel Clerk: Okay, we do have a few rooms available on the 20th; we're full on the 22nd, unless you want a smoking room. Man: Well, how much is the non-smoking room on the 20th?

16 Hotel Clerk: $80 dollars, plus the 10% room tax. Man: Okay, that'll be fine. Hotel Clerk: All right. Could I have your name, please? Man: Yes. Bob Maexner. Hotel Clerk: How do you spell your last name, Mr. Maexner? Man: M-A-E-X-N-E-R. Hotel Clerk: Okay, Mr. Maexner, we look forward to seeing you on March 20th. Man: Okay. Goodbye.

Key Vocabulary:  suite (noun): a group of connected rooms at a hotel - I decided to reserve a suite for our honeymoon.  kitchenette (noun): a very small kitchen - My first apartment was very small and only had a kitchenette.

26. Immigration and Customs Customs Officer: Next. Uh, your passport please. Woman: Okay. Customs Officer: Uh, what is the purpose of your visit? Woman: I'm here to attend a teaching convention for the first part of my trip, and then I plan on touring the capital for a few days. Customs Officer: And where will you be staying? Woman: I'll be staying in a room at a hotel downtown for the entire week. Customs Officer: And uh, what do you have in your luggage? Woman: Uh, well, just, just my personal belongings um, . . . clothes, a few books, and a CD player. Customs Officer: Okay. Uh, please open your bag. Woman: Sure. Customs Officer: Okay . . . Everything's fine. [Great]. Uh, by the way, is this your first visit to the country? Woman: Well, yes and no. Actually, I was born here when my parents were working in the capital many years ago, but this is my first trip back since then. Customs Officer: Well, enjoy your trip. Woman: Thanks.

Key Vocabulary:  attend (verb): to be at or go to - I'm planning on attending a language class before I go to China.  book (verb): to make arrangements in advance - You ought to book a room at least a month in advance.  luggage (noun): bags used during traveling to carry your things - You are only allowed two pieces of luggage on this flight.  belongings (noun): your personal property or possessions - Be sure to collect your belongings before you leave the plane.

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27. Missing Children: Lost in a Crowd Store Announcement: "Hello Shoppers. We have a lost boy named Marshall who was found in the sporting goods section of our store, and he's looking for his mom. He's five years old, and he's wearing a blue and white sweat shirt, tan pants, and a black and white baseball cap. You can find him at the check-out counter at the main exit. Thank you."

Key Vocabulary:  section (noun): area - You'll find the orange juice in the drink section over there.  tan (adjective): a light brown - My brother is the man wearing the tan shirt.  cap (noun): a tight-fitting hat often used in sports by baseball players - Joshua wore his baseball cap to keep the sun out of his eyes during the game.

28. Nice to Meet You Teacher: Oh, hi. What was your name again. I can't keep straight all the students' names this being the second day of school. Student: It's okay. I have a hard time remembering names myself. Teacher: How, uh, Karen, right? Student: No, it's Nancy. My mom's name is Karen. Teacher: Nancy. Okay. I think I heard you were from England. Student: Well, I was born there, but my parents are American. I grew up in France. Teacher: Oh, a world traveller! Student: But then we moved here when I was nine. Teacher: So, what does your father do now? Student: Well, he's a college professor, and he is in Scotland at the moment. Teacher: How interesting. What does he teach? Student: He teaches chemistry. Teacher: Oh, chemistry, and uh, what about your mother? Student: She works full time at home. Teacher: Oh, and what, does she have her own business or something? Student: Nah, she takes care of me. Teacher: Well, being a homemaker can be a real hard, but rewarding job. Student: I think so too.

Key Vocabulary:  keep straight (verb): remember clearly - You need to keep the facts straight if you want to pass the test.  nah: no (informal) Do you want to come to the party? Nah. I have other plans that evening.

18  homemaker (noun): housewife - His wife is a homemaker.

29. Party Time! Jori: Hi Dave. [Hi] Good to see you could make it. Come on in. Dave: Wow. Looks like the party is in full swing. Jori: Yeah. And they're eating me out of house and home. Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister, Carol. She's visiting for the weekend. Dave: Oh. Which one is she? Jori: She's sitting on the sofa over there. Dave: You mean the woman wearing the red sweater with the long black hair? Jori: Yeah. That's right. Let me introduce you to her. I just know you two will hit it off. You're both so outgoing and adventurous. Dave: Uh, and who's the man sitting next to her? Uh, the man with the suit jacket and flashy green tie? Jori: Oh, that's Bob, my karate teacher. Dave: Karate teacher! I never knew you were into karate. Jori: Yeah, I started about two months ago. Come on. I'd like you to meet them.

Key Vocabulary:  good to see you could make it : happy to see you could come   

 

- It's really good to see you could make it. full swing (idiom): at its high point - The party really got into full swing around midnight. eat someone out of house and home (idiom): they're eating all of my food - My teenagers have huge appetites and are eating me out of house and home. hit it off (idiom): get along well - My roommate and I hit it off from the very first day we moved in. a. outgoing (adjective): very friendly and sociable - He is very outgoing and always makes newcomers feel comfortable at a party. adventurous (adjective): willingness to try new things - If I were more adventurous, I think I would try mountain climbing. flashy (adjective): brightly colored or unusually decorated beyond normal standards - She tends to wear flashy ski wear during the winter season

30. Phone Message Little Girl: Hello. Caller: He, he.., hello? Uh, yeah. Is . . . uh . . . your dad home? Little Girl: Just a minute please. Older Sister: Hello. Caller: Uh . . . yeah . . . uh hello? Yeah, um . . . is . . . uh . . . Nick home please? Older Sister: Oh, he can't come to the phone right now. Caller: Okay, well, um, yeah, I need to talk to your dad. Um, yeah, could you . . . um . . . take a message? Older Sister: Yeah.

19 Caller: Yeah. This is . . . my name's Nick Johnson. And if . . . Older Sister: The phone number? Caller: Yeah if you could tell him. Yeah, the phone number is 589 [Uh-huh] 7248. Older Sister: 589-7248? Caller: Yeah, right and if you could tell him to call me tonight between 7:00 and 8:30? Older Sister: Okay. Caller: Alright, and uh. Now, I think . . . are you his daughter? Older Sister: Yeah. Caller: Yeah, now what's your name? Older Sister: I . . . I'm not supposed to tell that. Caller: Ah, that's really smart. Alright, well just tell him I called. Older Sister: (O)kay. Caller: Okay, bye. Older Sister: Bye.

31. Picnic Preparations Scott: Dave. I'm going to the supermarket to pick up food and drink for Saturday's picnic later. Any suggestions? Dave: Well, everyone has been talking about having a barbecue down by the river, so why don't you pick up some hamburger and hot dogs? Scott: Okay, but how much hamburger meat are we going to need? And hot dogs too? Dave: Uh, I don't know. How about three pounds of hamburger and a couple packages of hot dogs? Scott: Oh, that's not going to be enough. Do you remember the last picnic we went on? Your roommate, Jim, ate about ten hamburgers by himself! Dave: You're right. Let's see. I'd better write this down. Uh, let's see about nine pounds of hamburger meat and, uh . . . , seven packages of hot dogs. Scott: And you better pick up some chicken for those who don't like hamburger or hot dogs. Dave: Okay. How about five or six bags of potato chips? Scott: Humm. Better make that eight or so. Dave: Alright. Oh, and we're gonna [going to] need some hamburger and hot dog buns. How about five packages a piece? I think that sounds about right. Scott: Yeah, you better pick up some mustard, catchup, and mayonnaise too. Dave: Okay. What else? Uh, we're gonna [going to] need some soft drinks. How about ten of those big 2-liter bottles? Scott: Sounds fine, but be sure to buy a variety of drinks. Dave: Okay. And what about dessert? Scott: Well, maybe we could ask Kathy to make a few cherry pies like she did last time. Dave: Well, I wouldn't mind that, but you know, she's been very busy working two jobs, so I'd hate to ask her, [Oh, hum . . . ] and uh . . . Hey, why don't you whip up some of your oatmeal cookies? [Well . . .] Hey, you could even ask, uh . . . , what's her name . . . yeah that new girl, Susan, the one that moved in across the street! [Well . . .] I bet she'd be willing to help you! [I don't know . . . ] She's a real knockout! Scott: Nah, I don't think I could ask her . . .[Ahh!] I don't know her phone number, plus . . . [ Door bell rings . . . ] Dave: Hey, you don't need to. She's at the door! Scott: What do you mean? Dave: Well, I thought you two would hit it off, so I called her up saying I was you, and I invited her over to watch a movie.

20 Scott: You did what??? Dave: Wait, wait, wait . . . [uhhhhh . . . ]

Key Vocabulary:  supermarket (noun): a place where you buy food or other household goods, also grocery store

   

- She went to the supermarket to buy food for dinner. talk about (phrasal verb): discuss - Let's get together after class to talk about tonight's party. pound (noun): a common measure of weight in the US, also 16 ounces - The turkey weighs over 25 pounds, so there should be enough to feed all our guests. package (noun): a container often used for food - He said he bought three packages of cookies to feed the kids an afternoon snack. you better (modal of advice): informal for "you had better" or "you'd better" and is generally used when there could be a negative consequence or result if the advice isn't followed

    

- I told her that she better make enough food for 20 people, or some of the guests won't be happy or satisfied. whip up (phrasal verb): prepare quickly - There's no time to fix a big dinner, so I'll just have to whip up a simple salad. bet (verb): strongly believe or have faith in - This cake has a nice flavor. I bet she added some cinnamon to the recipe. knockout (noun): a very attractive or beautiful woman - Hey, you'll love her roommate. She's a real knockout, and she isn't dating anyone. nah: informal for "no" - Nah, I don't want to go out to eat. Let's just eat something easy at home. hit it off (phrasal verb): get along well - I thought they would hit it off and go on another date, but it turns out that they didn't have much in common.

32. Children's Books: Reading Time Girl: Dad, will you read to me? Dad: Uh, let me finish the newspaper first? Girl: You've been saying that forever! Dad: Well, how about reading the business section of the newspaper together? Girl: That's boring. Let's read this book. It's about a bear and cat that becomes friends. [Okay] And these books too. Dad: Whoa. I thought you said one book. There must be ten here. Girl: My teacher, Mrs. Green, says you have to read to me every night, and the newspaper doesn't count. And let's eat some popcorn and cookies while we're reading Dad: Well, it's bedtime right now. So, okay, here we go. Once upon a time in a deep, dark forest, lived a brown bear . . .

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Key Vocabulary:  section (noun): a separate part of a book or newspaper - Be sure to read this section of the book carefully. It will help you understand the story better.

 boring (adjective): not interesting - Many advertisers use almost any means to persuade customers to buy their products.  whoa: used to show surprise - Whoa! You can read really well. That's great!  count (verb): be included, allowed, or accepted - You are supposed to read 300 pages before the end of the school year, but remember that comic books don't count. You have to read story books.  bedtime (noun): the time when you normally go to bed - I often read a book or watch TV before bedtime.

33. Video Rental Shop Version B Store Employee: Hi. May I help you? Customer: Yeah. I'd like to rent these movies. Store Employee: Okay. Do you have your membership card? Customer: No I don't. Do I need one to rent movies here? Store Employee: Yes, but it's free. It's just a card we issue to help us keep track of rentals and customer billing. Customer: Okay, and how much are movie rentals anyway? Store Employee: Well, new releases are $3.50 (Okay), and all other movies are two dollars (Alright), and you can rent up to six movies at a time. (Hum) We also have a five buck deal where you can rent any five movies for $5.00 (Hum), but this doesn't include new releases. Customer: Oh, well, I'll just take these tonight. Store Employee: Okay, let's see . . . your total tonight comes to seven dollars and fifty cents. Customer: And when do I need to return them? Store Employee: They're due back the day after tomorrow by ten o'clock PM. Customer: Thursday, okay. Store Employee: And there is an overdue late fee equal to the rental fee of the movie, so be sure to return them on time. Customer: Okay. Thanks.

Key Vocabulary:  issue (verb): provide or give something usually to members of a group - This video only cost me a buck to rent for three days.  keep track of (phrasal verb): watch and pay careful attention to what is happening - We need to keep track of the video we have checked out. Otherwise, we might have to pay a late fee.  anyway (adverb): used to say you will do something regardless of something else - I know the DVD is expensive, but I'm going to buy it anyway.  release (noun): a new movie or CD that has just been available for purchase - This is a new release, so it will cost a little more to rent.

22  buck (noun): informal for one dollar - This video only cost me a buck to rent for three days.  come to (verb): add up to a certain money total - Renting the two videos comes to $5.00 plus tax.  overdue (adjective): late, not returned as expected - This video is overdue now, and I should have returned it yesterday.

34. Shopping for the Day Man: Hi young lady. How may I help you? Girl: Well, . . . yeah. I'm looking for a Father's Day's gift. Man: Okay. How about getting your father a new wallet? Girl: Hmm. How much is that wallet? Man: Huh . . . which one? Girl: The black one. Man: Oh. It's only $40.95. Girl: Huh? That's too expensive for me. Do you have a cheaper one? Man: Hmm. How about this brown leather one? Girl: Umm. . . I don't think my father will like the design on the outside, and it doesn't have a place to put pictures. How much is it anyway? Man: It's $25.99. Girl: Humm. I don't have that much money. Man: Okay. How much do you have to spend? Girl: I'm not sure [money falling on the table]. Probably about ten dollars or so. I've been helping my mom around the house for the past week to earn some money. This is all I have. Man: Hmm. How about this tie? Girl: That's real pretty, but the price tag says $13.99, and I know I don't have that much money. Man: Well, let's just say the tie just went on sale. How about $5.00. What do you say? Girl: Oh, thanks. I'll take it.

35. Sightseeing Around Town Man: So, what do you want to do tomorrow? Woman: Well, let's look at this city guide here. [Okay] Uh, here's something interesting. [Oh!]Why don't we first visit the art museum in the morning? Man: Okay. I like that idea. And where do you want to eat lunch? Woman: How about going to an Indian restaurant? [Humm] The guide recommends one downtown a few blocks from the museum. Man: Now that sounds great. After that, what do you think about visiting the zoo? [Oh . . umm . . well . . . ] Well, it says here that there are some very unique animals not found anywhere else.

23 Woman: Well, to tell the truth, I'm not really interested in going there. [Really?]. Yeah. Why don't we go shopping instead? There are supposed to be some really nice places to pick up souvenirs. Man: Nah, I don't think that's a good idea. We only have few travelers checks left, and I only have fifty dollars left in cash. Woman: No problem. We can use YOUR credit card to pay for MY new clothes. Man: Oh, no. I remember the last time you used MY credit card for YOUR purchases. Woman: Oh well. Let's take the subway down to the seashore and walk along the beach. Man: Now that sounds like a wonderful plan.

Key Vocabulary:  recommend (verb): to suggest something would be good or suitable for a particular    

purpose or to suggest some action - I recommend you visit the palace during your visit. blocks (noun): the distance and area between roads or streets - Walk down this road three blocks, and you'll see the science museum on the righthand side of the street. to tell (you) the truth (phrase): to be honest - To tell you the truth, I'm a little afraid to try new foods. pick up (verb): obtain or get - I picked up this doll during my last trip to China. souvenir (verb): something you give or receive to help you remember a visit to another place

36. Snack Time! Healthy Foods for Kids Son: Dad! Father: Yeah, Micky. Son: Can I have a really good snack? Father: Uh, I don't know. I thinks it's . . . uh . . . what time's it? I think it's going on dinner. Son: Uh, it's three thirty. Father: Three thirty. Uh . . . We'd better wait. [Why, Dad?] Well, what kind of snack do you want? Son: Candy? Father: No, candy is out. Oh, how about some broccoli? [No!] Uh, carrots? [No!] Well, what else can you suggest? Son: Candy. Father: Candy. No, I don't think . . . I think You'd better wait. Son: A sandwich? A spinach sandwich? Father: Spinach sandwich? Spinach sandwich! When did you start liking spinach? Son: Uh, today. Father: Well, what about a small sandwich? [Okay] Okay, I'll whip it up in a minute. Play with your toys while you're waiting for it.

Key Vocabulary:  snack (noun): an informal light meal - My wife often gives the kids a snack right when they come home from school.

24  go on (phrasal verb): getting near to, almost - It's going on 6:00 p.m., so we'd better start dinner before the guests arrive.  out (adjective): not acceptable or possible - Going to the movie is out tonight. We don't have enough money to pay for the tickets.  spinach (noun): a dark green leafy vegetable - Some kids don't like the taste of spinach.  whip up (phrasal verb): prepare or cook food quickly - We don't have much time for dinner, so I'll whip up something right away.

37. Medical Advice: What's the Matter? Carla: So, how are things going, Steve? Steve: Well, to be honest Carla, I was feeling great on Saturday, but I started to feel sick Sunday afternoon. I thought I'd get better, but I feel worse than before. And I'm really worried because I'm scheduled to give a presentation at work on Friday, so I have to be better by then. Carla: Well, what seems to be the problem? Steve: Well, I thought I had the flu, but the doctor said it was just a bad cold. He gave me some cold medicine to take care of my stuffy nose and fever. I'm supposed to take the medicine three times a day after eating, but it doesn't seem to help. He also told me to stay off my feet for a day or so, but I'm so busy these days. Carla: Listen, forget about that medicine! I have just the thing to get rid of bad colds. You see, my mom is really into herbal medicine. Steve: Oh, no thanks. Carla: Ah, come on! Give it a try. You just take some of my mom's herbal tea and drink it four times a day. Believe me. You'll be up and dancing around in no time. Steve: Dancing around in no time, right? Well, I guess. Nothing else seems to be doing the job. Carla: Great. I'll come by your place at 7:30. See you then.

Key Vocabulary:  flu (noun): informal for influenza, like a very bad cold with chills and fever     

- Sometimes, doctors have to be very discreet when talking with their family about patients. stuffy (adjective): closed or blocked - I have a really stuffy nose and can't breathe very well. be supposed to (verb): expected to do something - She was supposed to stay in bed and rest, but she went to work instead. seem (verb): appear - My dad didn't seem very sick this morning, but he got worse during the rest of the day. stay off your feet (idiom): put into action - If you want to get better, you have to stay off your feet for a few days. get rid of (phrasal verb): do away with, eliminate - Try my garlic soup. It'll help get rid of your bad stuffy nose.

25  come on: said to encourage someone to do something - Come on! Call and make an appointment to see the doctor. You're not going to get

38. Spending Money Joshua: Dad. Allowance day. Can I have my allowance? Father: Oh. I forgot about that. Joshua: You ALWAYS forget. Father: I guess I do. How much do I owe you? Joshua: Just $13. Father: Thirteen dollars!? Why do I owe you that much? Just seems like I paid you the other day. Joshua: No. You forget every Saturday, and it has been piling up. Father: Well, I'm not sure if I have that much. Joshua: Go to the bank. You have lots of money. Father: Lots of money, uh? Uh, well, I think the bank is closed. Joshua: Then, what about your secret money jar under your bed? Father: Oh, I guess I could do that. So, what are you going to do with the money? Joshua: I'm going to put some in savings, give some to the poor people, and use the rest to buy books. Father: Well, that's sounds great, Joshua.

39. Tell me about yourself Hi. My name's Greg, and I'm originally from Denver, Colorado, but my family moved to Arizona when I was about 3, so I grew up in there. I graduated from high school about three years ago, and I am currently attending a university in my city. I'm a junior, and I am majoring in economics with a minor in Spanish. I also work part time as a cashier at a grocery store. Life is really busy, but I enjoy hiking, reading, and hanging out with friends in my free time. When I graduate, I want to work for a company in this area.

Key Vocabulary:  originally (adverb): in the beginning, in the first place      

- My mom is originally from a small town in Texas. currently (adverb): now, at this time - She is currently working as a server at a restaurant. attend (verb): go to - I want to attend a school near my family. junior (noun): third-year student - He is only a junior, so he has another year to graduate. major in (verb): have as one's main field of study - I'm thinking about majoring in restaurant and hotel management. cashier (noun): a person who receives and pays out money at a store - Kathy found a job as a cashier at a restaurant. grocery store (noun): supermarket - My brother works full time as the manager of a grocery store.

26  hang out (phrasal verb): spend time with, socialize - We usually hang out with friends after school.

40. Train Tickets Man: Uh, where am I? Tsk, hum . . . Woman: Excuse me. Do you need any help? Man: Nah, I . . . I'm just looking . . . well . . . [Okay . . .] Uh, well, actually . . . yeah. Um . . . I want to go to the science museum, but I've been lost for the past few hours, and I can't make heads or tails of these ticket machines. Woman: Ah, well, just press this button. [Oh, yeah] And from here, it's a dollar fifty. Man: Okay. Woman: Then, get on the train at platform number 4. Man: Alright. Oh, and how often do the trains come around this time of day? Woman: Usually, they come about every six minutes. Man: Okay. And where do I get off the train? Woman: Get off at State Street Station, three stops from here. Man: Okay. I got it. Thanks for your help. Woman: No problem. Good luck.

Key Vocabulary:  nah: informal for no    

- Nah. I don't want to go, but thanks for asking. not make heads or tails of (idiom): not be able to understand something at all - I can't make heads or tails of this train map. platform (noun): the place next to the railroad tracks where you wait for a train - Please meet me on the platform 15 minutes before the train is scheduled to leave. get something (verb): understand something - Most of the time, she doesn't get what the teacher says. no problem: used after someone thanks you for your help, similar to "You're welcome" - A: Thanks for helping me buy a train ticket. - B: No problem.

41. Travel Arrangements Travel Agent: Freedom Travel. How may I help you? Caller: Yes, I'd like to make a flight reservation for the twenty-third of this month. Travel Agent: Okay. What is your destination? Caller: Well. I'm flying to Helsinki, Finland. Travel Agent: Okay. Let me check what flights are available?. [Okay] And when will you be returning? Caller: Uh, well, I'd like to catch a return flight on the twenty-ninth. Oh, and I'd like the cheapest flight available. Travel Agent: Okay. Let me see. Um, hmm . . . Caller: Yeah? Travel Agent: Well, the price for the flight is almost double the price you would pay if you leave the day before. Caller: Whoo. Let's go with the cheaper flight. By the way, how much is it?

27 Travel Agent: It's only $980. Caller: Alright. Well, let's go with that. Travel Agent: Okay. That's flight 1070 from Salt Lake City to New York, Kennedy Airport, transferring to flight 90 from Kennedy to Helsinki. Caller: And what are the departure and arrival times for each of those flights? Travel Agent: It leaves Salt Lake City at 10:00 AM, arriving in New York at 4:35 PM, then transferring to flight 90 at 5:55 PM, and arriving in Helsinki at 8:30 AM the next day.

Caller: Alright. And, uh, I'd like to request a vegetarian meal. Travel Agent: Sure, no problem. And could I have you name please?

Key Vocabulary:  destination (noun): the place a trip ends      

- We'll reach our destination by 3:00 PM. available (adjective): not busy, ready for use Are there any seats available on the next train? catch (verb): get - You can catch a taxi outside of the hotel lobby. go with (phrasal verb): choose something - I think I'll go with the budget tour to Hawaii on this trip. transfer (verb): change to a different transportation line - You'll need to transfer to a city bus when you arrive at the train station. departure (noun): the act of leaving - Passengers should check in two hours before their departure time. vegetarian (noun): one who eats little or no meat, fish, or animal products - Although Charles considers himself a vegetarian, he sometimes eats chicken.

42. Travel on Sky Airlines Captain: Hello everyone, this is the captain speaking, and I want to welcome you to Flight 18 bound for Seattle. Our flight time today is 2 hours and 14 minutes, and we will be flying at an average altitude of 29,000 feet. The local time in Seattle is a quarter to twelve (11:45), and the current weather is sunny, but there is a chance of rain later in the day. We will be arriving at Gate 13, and we will be announcing connecting flights on our approach to the Seattle airport. On behalf of Sky Airlines and the crew, I want to wish you an enjoyable stay in the Seattle area or at your final destination. Sit back and enjoy the flight.

Key Vocabulary:  bound (adjective): going to or heading for - The plane is bound for London with stops in Atlanta and New York City.  feet (noun): 12 inches or 0.3 meters - The flight attendant was only few feet a way when I got her attention.  announce (verb): give information - We need to wait at the gate until they announce our flight.

28  connecting flight (noun): when you arrive at the airport, your next plane is there to    

get on so you can continue your trip - We didn't arrive in time to catch our connecting flight. crew (noun): all of the people who work together on a ship, train, or plane - The plane's crew were very friendly and helpful. destination (noun): the place you are going to - What is your final destination on this trip? altitude (noun): height - This plane flies at an altitude of 31,000 feet.. approach (noun, also a verb): nearing or coming to - It started to snow very heavily as the airplane started its approach to the airport. - The plane is approaching the airport.

43. What a Busy Day! Ted: So, Susan, do you have anything planned for this Saturday? Susan: Uh, I'm kind of busy. Why do you ask? Ted: Oh, I was wondering if you'd like to get together and do something, like catch a movie or take a walk down by the lake. Susan: I'd love to, but I'm really going to be busy all day on Saturday. Ted: What do you have going on that day? Susan: First, my mom asked me to help clean the house in the morning, and then I have a dentist appointment at 12:30. I can't miss that 'cause I've canceled twice before. Ted: Well, what about after that? Susan: Well, I'm going to be running around all day. After the dentist appointment, I need to meet Julie at 2:00 to help her with her science project that's due on Monday morning at school.

Ted: Okay, but are you free after that? Susan: Hardly. Then I have to pick up my brother from soccer practice at 4:30, and my mom asked me to cook dinner for the family at 5:30. I feel like a slave sometimes. Then, I have to clean the dishes and finish reading my history assignment. Who knows how long That’ll take.

Ted: Wow, sounds like you're going to have a full day. Hey listen, why don't I come over later in the evening, and we can make some popcorn and watch a movie. Susan: Oh, that'd be great, but our video machine is broken. Ted. Huh. Well, let's just play a game or something. Susan: Sounds good, but give me a call before you come. My mom might try to come up with something else for me to do.

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