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P U B L IS H E R S OF R E C O R D ED L A N G U A G E C O U R S E S
LIN G U A P H O N E IN S T IT U T E LTO LO N D O N

American
English
Course

Ameri030

English
Course

The Linguaphone Institute

Linguaphone Institute Limited

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London W I R 8AU

1971 L in guaphone Institute Lim ited L o n d o n

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Development, formerly Acting President, Stanford Univer
sity and President, State University of New York, U.S.A.
Prepared b y :
T. M. Kinsella, B.S., M .A.,
University of Connecticut, U.S.A.
Recorded b y :
Professor K. N. Stevens, Head of Speech Communications
Research G roup, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Cambridge, USA, Psycholinguistics Unit, University College,
London.
George Mully
Kathleen McDonald
Mina Manente, B.A., M.A.
Kathleen McNeil
Tim Crowe, B.A., M.A.
Mimi Schweid, B.A.
Michael Evans, B.A.
Mark Sullivan

The L inguaphone Academic Advisory C om m ittee

The Rt. Hon. Lord Evans, D.Lit., Ll.D.,
H on. D r. o f Letters, University of Paris, formerly
Provost, University College, London.
Professor A. C. Gimson, B.A.,
Professor o f Phonetics,
University College, London.
Professor R. Quirk, M.A., Ph.D., D.Lit.,
Q uain Professor o f English,
University College, London.
Professor Andr Martinet,
University of Paris
P rofessor A lbert Sonnenfeld, Ph.D.,

Professor of French and Comparative Literatures,

Director, Special Programs, in European Civilization,
Princetown University.
Professor A. G. Lehmann, M.A., D.Phil. (Oxford),
University o f Warwick.
Keith Raw son-Jones, B.A.,

Divisional Director, Educational Research and

Development, The Linguaphone Institute.
(Secretary)

Contents

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Introduction
The airport
The Beardsley Hotel
Our rooms
The drugstore
Food
Sightseeing
The bank and the post office
The stores
Dannys birthday
The party
Baseball
Telephone calls
A trip
The country
The hairdressers and the cleaners
A late night
A nice quiet afternoon
At a discotheque
A sales conference
Sightseeing in Washington D.C.
Going to Connecticut
W hat happened
The doctor
College
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Bargains
A sad day for Sandra
Skips job
A new job
A new house
Leaving the hotel
American English sounds

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Introduction
PART 1

Hello.
Listen, please.
Im Mr. Laker.
Im American.
Im a teacher.
Youre a student.
You arent American.
Im speaking English.
Youre learning English.

This is a book
a book

This is a tape.
a tape

This is a cassette,
a cassette

This is a record.
a record

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PART 2

Mr. Laker
Student
Mr. Laker
Student
Mr. Laker
Student
Mr. Laker
Student
Mr. Laker
Student
Mr. Laker
Student
Mr. Laker
Student
Mr. Laker
Student
M r. Laker
Student

H ello!
Hello, Mr. Laker.
How are you?
Im very well. How are you?
Im very well, thank you. Are you a student?
Yes, I am.
Are you American ?
No, Im not.
Are you learning English ?
Yes, I am.
Do you have a book?
Yes, I have a book.
Is it the French book?
N o, it isnt. Its the American English book.
Good. W here is it?
Here it is.
Where ?
Its on the table.

INTRODUCTION

PA R T 3

Mr. Kent

Mrs. Kent

Mr. Kent
Laurie

Hello.
Im Mr. Kent.
This is my wife, Kathy.
Hello.
Im Kathy K ent
Im American.
Im forty.
Im a housewife.

This is my daughter.
Hello.
Im Laurie.
Im eighteen.
Im a student.
Im American, too.

INTRODUCTION

Mr. Kent
Danny

A nd my son.
Hi.
I m Danny.
I m American.
Im fifteen.
I m a student, too.

Mr. Kent
Sandra

And this is a friend, Sandra

Hello.
I m Sandra Warner.
Im twenty-one.
I m a secretary.

Mr. Kent
Skip

And heres Skip.

Hello.
I m Skip Wallace.
Im twenty-six.
I m a friend of Mr. and Mrs. Kent, too.

LESSON ONE ( 1 )
FIRST ( 1 S T ) LESSON

The airport
PART 1

Skip

Hello!
Im Skip Wallace.
Im American.
Im from New York City.
Im a friend of the Kents.
Im at Kennedy Airport.
Kennedy Airports in New York.
The Kents are coming to New York.
Theyre coming from Geneva.

The planes arriving.

There are the passengers.
There are Mr. and Mrs. Kent.
Theyre going to the customs area.
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Lesson 1
Theres an immigration officer,
Hes looking at the passports.

a passport

Theres a customs officer.

Hes looking at the suitcases
Hes opening the suitcases.

a customs officer

a suitcase

Im going to the waiting room,

WAITING

ROOM

Lesson 1
PART 2

Immigration

Are you American ?

Yes, Im American.
Do you have a passport, sir ?
Yes, I have a passport.
Thank you.
Passport please, madam.
Mrs. Kent One minute, please.
Its in the bag.
Here it is.
Immigration officer Thank you.
Passport please, miss.
Laurie Yes, sir.
Here it is.
Immigration officer Do you have a passport?
Danny Yes, sir.
Here it is.
Immigration officer Passport, miss?
Sandra Yes, sir.
Immigration officer Thank you.

Immigration officer
Mr. Kent
Immigration officer
Mr. Kent
Immigration officer

Lesson 1
Customs

Customs officer
Mr. Kent
Customs officer
Mr. Kent
Customs-officer
Mr. Kent
Customs officer
Mrs. Kent
Customs officer
Sandra
Customs officer
Laurie
Customs officer
Laurie
Customs officer
Laurie
Customs officer

Do you have anything to declare?

Yes, I have a bottle of perfume and a bottle of
whiskey.
One bottle of perfume?
Yes, one bottle of perfume.
And whats this ?
Its a bottle of whiskey.
O.K. Thank you.
a b ottle f Perf ume
Do you have anything to declare, madam ?
No.
Anything to declare, miss ?
No, sir.
Do you have anything to declare, miss?
Yes, sir.
W hat?
I have a box of candy.
Is it liqueur candy ?
a bottle o f whiskey
No, sir. Its chocolate candy.
Thank you.
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Lesson 1

Waiting room

Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

Skip
Mr. Kent

Skip
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

Theres Skip.
Wheres Skip ?
Here he is.

Hello, Dave.
How are you?
Im fine, thank you.
And you?

Dave Kent

Very well, thank you.

How are you, Kathy?
Kathy! How are you?
Fine, thank you.
a,

Kathy Kent

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Lesson 1
The children

Mr. Kent

Laurie
Skip
Laurie

Skip, here are the children.

This is Laurie.
Shes eighteen.
Hello, Skip.
Happy to know you, Laurie.
How are you?
Im tired.
Laurie Kent

Mr. Kent
Skip
Danny

And this is Danny.

Hes fifteen.
Hello, Danny.
Hi, Skip.

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Danny Kent

Mr. Kent
Skip
Sandra
Skip
Sandra
Skip

Mr. Kent
Skip
Taxi driver

Skip, this is Sandra Warner.

Shes a friend from Geneva.
How do you do, Sandra?
Nice to meet you.
Happy to know you, Skip.
Are you Swiss ?
No, I m American.
Heres a taxi.
Taxi!
Where are Danny and Laurie?
Here they are.
Good.
The Beardsley Hotel, please.
O.K.

Sandra Warner

Lesson 1
PART 3

Ann
Mike
Ann

Very well, thank you.

And you?
Fine, thank you.
Are you from New York ?
No, Im from Geneva.
Im going to New York.

Where?

Bob

Carol
Bob
Carol
Bob
Carol
Bob
Carol

Hello.
Im Bob Tiley.
Wheres Jean ?
Shes in the hotel.
And wheres the hotel?
There.
And where are Sue and Brian?
Theyre in the hotel.
Theres Jean.
Shes coming.
Here she is.
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Good-bye.

Keith
M ary
Keith
Mary

Keith
Mary

Do you have the passport?

Yes, here it is.
A nd do you have the suitcase?
Yes, here.
H eres the taxi.
Im going to the airport.
Good-bye.
Good-bye.
A nd thank you.

Taxi!

Ruth
Bob

Ruth
Bob

W heres the taxi?

Im sorry. One minute, please.
Taxi! Taxi!
Its coming.
O.K.
Do you have the suitcases ?
No, theyre in the waiting room

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LESSON TW O ( 2 )

S E CO ND ( 2 N D ) LESSON

The Beardsley Hotel

Laurie

Im Laurie Kent.
Im sitting outside the hotel.
Im tired.
Moms not here.
Shes sitting inside the hotel.
Shes tired, too.
Theres the porter.
He has the suitcases.
Hes taking the suitcases out of the taxi.
Dads paying the taxi driver.
The porters taking the suitcases into the hotel.
Danny and Sandra are looking at the hotel.
Theyre not tired.
Theyre standing outside the hotel.
Dads coming.
Hes helping the porter.
Were going into the hotel.
Id like a soda, a shower and a bed.
Im very tired.
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Lesson 2
PART 2

Reservations

Receptionist
Mr. Kent

Good afternoon, sir.

Good afternoon.
Is this the Beardsley Hotel?
Receptionist Yes, this is the Beardsley.
Mr. Kent Good. Im Mr. Kent.
We have a reservation.
Receptionist One minute, please . . .
Yes, you have a reservation.
Its for five people.
Its for three weeks.
Three single rooms and one double room.
Am I right ?
Mr. Kent No, miss.
Youre not right.
Wed like two double rooms,
and one single room.
Receptionist Im sorry.
Two double rooms, numbers six and seven,
one single room, number nine.
Mr. Kent Where are the rooms ?
Receptionist On the second floor,
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Lesson 2
The hotel rooms
Receptionist

Jim
Mr. Kent
Receptionist

Mrs. Kent

Receptionist
Mrs. Kent

Please fill out this form, Mr. Kent.

Jim, take the suitcases to the second floor.
Yes, madam.
Heres the form.
How much are the rooms, please ?
A single room s eleven dollars ($11).
A double rooms seventeen dollars ($17).
Would you like a television in the room ?
Yes, please.
Mr. Kent and I would like a television.
Wed like a telephone, too.
Every room has a telephone.
Do the rooms have bathrooms ?

a television

a telephone

a bathroom

Receptionist
Mr. Kent
Receptionist
Mr. Kent
Receptionist
Mr. Kent
Laurie
Mr. Kent
Receptionist

Jim

Yes! Every room has a bathroom.

Do the bathrooms have showers ?
Yes, every bathroom has a shower.
Good.
Are you going to the rooms now ?
a shower
Yes, were going now.
Send two cups of coffee to the room, please.
And three sodas.
Yes, two coffees and three sodas.
Yes, sir.
Here are the keys, Mr. Kent.
Jim, take the Kents to the rooms.
Rooms six, seven, and nine.
Yes, madam.
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Lesson 2
Breakfast

Mrs. Kent
Jim
Mrs. Kent
Jim
Mrs. Kent
Jim
Mrs. Kent
Jim
Mrs. Kent
Jim

W heres the dining room ?

Here it is.
W hens breakfast?
Eight oclock to ten oclock.
Good.
W ed like breakfast in the room.
Yes, madam. W hen?
Nine oclock, please.
nine o'clock
And the children?
W ould they like breakfast in the room?
Yes, please.
O.K. Heres the elevator.

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PART 3

Wheres the hotel?

Receptionist
M r. Smith
Receptionist
M r. Smith
Receptionist
M r. Smith
Receptionist

G ood afternoon, sir.

Hello. Is this the New York Hotel?
No. This is the America Hotel.
W heres the New York Hotel?
Its at the airport.
Thank you.
Good-bye.
W ed like a room.

Receptionist
M r. Blake
Receptionist
M r. Blake
Receptionist
Mr. Blake
Receptionist
M r. Blake
Receptionist

Good afternoon.
Good afternoon.
W ed like a double room, please.
Do you have a reservation?
No.
One minute, please . . .
Yes, we have one room.
How much is the room?
A double room s twenty dollars ($20).
Thank you. Wed like the room.
O.K. Here are the keys.

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THIRD

(3RD )

LESSON

Our rooms
PART 1

Danny

Hi!
My names Danny.
Were going to our rooms.
My parents are going in the elevator.
The girls are going in the elevator, too.
Theyre tired.
Im not going in the elevator.
Im walking up the stairs.
This is our hotel.
Its a small hotel.
Its old.
I like new things.
There are six floors.
There are five rooms on every floor,
My room s on the second floor.
Its number nine.
I have a single room.
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Lesson 3
Id like a big room.
I d like a radio in my room.
I like music.
I like modern music.
I like jazz, too.
I like the drums.
Mom and Dad dont like the drums.
They dont like modern music.
They like classical music.
A h ! Heres my room.

a radio

drums

PART 2

Jim

Mr. Kent
Jim
Mr. Kent
Jim

This is the second floor.

Here are your rooms.
Your rooms are six, seven, and nine.
Thank you.
Where are our suitcases ?
Here they are.
Take the suitcases into our rooms, please.
Yes, sir.
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Lesson 3
Laurie
Jim
Danny
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Danny

This is my suitcase.
And thats my suitcase, too.
O.K.
Im taking my suitcase.
Thats my baggage.
I have my baggage.
Kathy, is this your small bag?
No, it isnt.
Its my bag, Dad.

This is your room.

Jim
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

This is your room.

Its big!
And its hot.
Please open the windows.
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a bag

Lesson 3
Mrs. Kent

Jim
Mr. Kent

Im not hot. Im cold.

Close the windows, please.

And this is your bathroom.

Is there an outlet for my razor?

a window

an outlet

Jim
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

Yes, there is. Its near the sink,

The light isnt working.
Please bring a new bulb.
Come in.
Hi, girls.
a bulb

Sandra

Mrs. Kent
Sandra

Mrs. Kent
Sandra
Mrs. Kent

Our rooms wonderful!

There are three big windows.
W hats that, Mrs. Kent?
T hats the closet.
Its a big closet.
And you have one, two, three, four, five,
six, seven . . . eight hangers.
Wheres the telephone ?
Its there.
Where?
On the table.

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Lesson 3
I dont like my room.

Mrs. Kent
Danny

Mrs. Kent
Danny
Mr. Kent
Danny
Mr. Kent
Danny

Hi, Danny.
Come in.
Your rooms nice.
I dont like my room.
Its small.
Your rooms big.
My rooms hot.
Open the windows.
Theres only one window.
Its open.
Is there a radio in your room, Danny ?
No, there isnt.
Would you like a radio, Danny?
Yes, please.

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Lesson 3
Room service

Mrs. Kent
Chambermaid
Mrs. Kent

Chambermaid
Laurie
Chambermaid
Laurie
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Danny
Mrs. Kent

Danny

Come in.
Im the chambermaid.
I have your drinks.
Thank you.
Theres only one blanket on our bed.
Wed like two.
Yes, madam.
Is that my soda ?
Yes, it is.
Good.
I m going to bed now.
Heres your coffee, Dave.
Thank you.
Is that my soda ?
Yes, it is.
Dave, please call room service.
Ask for a radio.
Oh, good.
Now Im happy, too.
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Lesson 3
PA R T 3

Music
Mary
Bob
Mary
Bob
Mary
Bob

Hi, Bob.
Hi, Mary. Do you have a radio ?
Yes, its in my room.
The musics nice.
Is it modern music?
No, its classical music.
I dont like classical music.
I like modern music and jazz.
Room service

Chambermaid
Dick
Chambermaid
Dick

Hello.
Is this room service?
Yes, it is. I m the chambermaid.
Good.
Please bring a blanket to room four.
Chambermaid Are you cold ?
Dick Yes, we are.
Chambermaid O.K. W ould you like hot drinks, too?
Dick Yes, please.
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F O U R T H ( 4 T H ) L E SSO N

The drugstore
PART 1

Im helping my father.
This is his drugstore.
H es a pharm acist.
I m a pharm acy student.
O ur drugstores busy now.
Three people are waiting.
Theyre waiting for their prescriptions.
D ad s preparing their medicine.
Two teenagers are sitting at the snack bar.
The boys eating a hamburger.
His girlfriends drinking a soda.
She has a ham burger, too.
Theres a public telephone near the door.
A m an s calling his friend.
a public telephone

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a hamburger

Lesson 4
Its a busy drugstore.
Its open every day.
Todays Sunday.
Im working today.
I dont like Sundays!

PART 2

Money

Danny
Mr. Kent
Danny

I d like a dollar, Dad.

W hy?
Because we want some things from the drugstore.
I want some postcards.
Sandra wants a film for her camera.
Shed like a magazine, too.
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Lesson 4
M r. Kent
Danny
M r. Kent

Danny
M r. Kent
Danny

M r. Kent
Danny

Does she have money?

Oh, yes.
O.K. Its five oclock (5:00) now.
D inners at six oclock (6:00).
Is the drugstore near here?
Yes, its six blocks from here.
O .K . H eres a dollar.
H u rry !
Yes, D ad.
Thanks for the money.
Good-bye.
Oh, Danny . . .
I d like a newspaper.
O .K ., D ad.

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One hour

Danny
Sandra
Danny
Sandra
Danny
Sandra
Danny

Sandra

Danny
Sandra

Wheres the drugstore ?

There it is. Gee, its big!
I like big stores.
We only have one hour.
W hy?
Because dinners at six oclock (6:00).
O.K. W hat do you want?
I want some postcards . . .
and a candy bar.
Do you want a candy bar ?
No, I dont want a candy bar.
I want a film for my camera . . .
A nd some postcards . . .
A nd a magazine . . .
A nd a paperback . . .
And some greeting cards . . .
A nd some cosmetics . . .
And . . .
Sandra! D inners at six oclock (6:00)!
Oh, yes . . .
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cosmetics

Lesson 4

Sandra Wed like some postcards.

Clerk Our postcards are here, miss.
Sandra How much are they ?
Clerk A small postcard is five cents (50).
Sandra How much is a big postcard?
Clerk Ten cents (100).
How many would you like ?
Sandra Wait a minute, please . . . W hats this?
Clerk Its Columbia University.
Sandra Is this Central Park?
Clerk No, it isnt.
How many postcards would you like?
Sandra Id like three small cards and two big cards.
How much is that?
Clerk Thirty-five cents (350).
Sandra I d like a color film, too.
Clerk W hat size?
Scdra One-twenty, please. H ow m uch is th a t?
Uerk One-sixty ($1.60^
SaMra Here's a f i U d o L bill.
Clerk Thank you.

Lesson 4
Books

Sandra
Danny
Sandra
Danny

Sandra
Danny

Sandra
Danny

Sandra
Danny
Sandra

Danny, what are you doing?

Im looking at the paperbacks.
Why?
Because I want a book for Laurie.
Shed like a novel.
She doesnt have her books here.
Theyre in Geneva.
O.K. This is a good book!
Does she have it ?
Yes, she has that.
She doesnt have this.
Is it good?
Yes, it is.
How much is it ?
Fifty cents (50^).
I want a newspaper for Dad, too.
Hes paying.
Its his money.
W hat time is it ?
Its six oclock (6:00).
Oh, hurry!
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Lesson 4
PART 3

What are they doing?

Helen
Dick
Helen
Dick

Theres Edith.
Is that her friend ?
No, th ats her father.
W hat are they doing?
Ediths buying some cosmetics.
Her fathers paying for her magazine.
Dinner

Bob
Dick
Bob
Dick
Bob
Dick
Bob

Theres John.
Wheres his wife?
Shes preparing their dinner.
Dinner?
W hat time is it?
Seven oclock (7 :00).
Is there a snack bar near here?
Yes, there is . . . two blocks from here.
Good-bye.

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In a drugstore

LESSON FIVE ( 5 )
FIFTH ( 5 T H ) LESSON

Food
PART 1

Mrs. Kent

Im hungry.
Id like dinner now.
My husbands calling a restaurant
Hes making a reservation for din
I want some American food.
I like steak, chicken, salad, potatoes and all
desserts.
Laurie likes American food, too.
She prefers meat to fish.
My husband prefers French food to American
food.
He likes fish, but not lobster.
He doesnt eat green vegetables.
Danny likes all food.
He eats a big dinner every evening.
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Lesson 5

Sandra eats a small dinner.

Shes dieting.
She doesnt eat potatoes.
She doesnt eat desserts.
She drinks black coffee without sugar.
I like desserts, potatoes and sugar!
I dont like diets!

PART 2

Your table

Mr. Kent

Hostess
Mr. Kent
Hostess

Mr. Kent

Hostess

Good evening.
Im Mr. Kent.
I have a reservation for dinner.
How many people?
Five.
Come with me.
Heres your table.
Is this O.K. ?
Yes, this is fine.
Miss, my wife has a coat.
Would you take it please?
Yes, sir.
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Lesson 5
Drinks

Waiter
Mr. Kent

Mrs. Kent
Sandra
Waiter
Mr. Kent

Good evening.
Would you like any drinks?
Yes, we would.
A Manhattan for me.
What do you want, Kathy ?
A whiskey sour for me.
The same for me, please.
Here are the menus.
Girls, heres a menu for you.
Heres a menu for Danny.
Would you give it to him?
Kathy, heres a menu for us.

a menu

Dinner

Waiter
Mr. Kent
Waiter
Mr. Kent
Waiter
Mr. Kent

Here are your drinks.

What would you like for dinner?
Wed like two steaks, and two green salads.
Would you like any vegetables?
Yes . . . some peas and some potatoes.
Would you like any appetizers ?
Yes . .. melon for us.
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Lesson 5
Mrs. Kent

I dont want melon.

Id like a shrimp cocktail.
Waiter And you, miss?
Sandra Id like melon first, and then roast beef.
Do you have any corn ?
Waiter Im sorry, we dont have any corn.
Sandra Oh! I want some spinach.
I dont want any potatoes.
Waiter And you, miss ?
Laurie The same, please.
Waiter W hat would you like ?
Danny A lobster and some French fries,
a salad and some string beans.
Waiter Any appetizer?
Danny Yes, some tom ato juice.
Waiter Would you like any wine?
Mr. Kent Yes, wed like a bottle of red wine.
Do you like red wine, Sandra ?
Sandra Yes.
Mr. Kent Danny, what would you like ?
Danny Red wine.
Mr. Kent A glass of milk for him, please.
Waiter Does the girl want milk, too ?
Laurie No, Id like red wine.
M r. Kent Red wine for her.

melon

corn

Tomorrow

Danny

Sandra
Danny
Sandra
Danny
Sandra
Danny
Sandra
Danny
Laurie
Mr. Kent

I d like some bread.

W ould you give it to me, D ad?
W ho has the butter?
I have it.
W ould you give it to me, Sandra?
W ould you like any bread?
N o, I dont eat bread.
I m dieting.
The brown breads good.
I like white bread b u t not brown bread.
I prefer brown bread.
W ho has the pickles ?
I have them.
W ould you give them to me?
D ad, are we going sightseeing after dinner?
N o, were not going sightseeing.
W ere going to our hotel.
Were tired.
We want some sleep.
Were going sightseeing tomorrow.
Ah! The waiters coming now.
He has our appetizers.
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Lesson 5
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

Wheres my napkin ?
Here it is.
What about the girls ?
They have their napkins,

a napkin

PA R T 3

Vegetables

Jean
Clerk

Do you have any peas ?

No, we dont have any peas.
We have some string beans.
Jean No, thanks.
I prefer peas to string beans.
Clerk We have some good tomatoes.
Jean No, my husband doesnt eat them.
He eats only two vegetables peas an
Clerk We have some vegetables,
but not peas and corn.
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Lesson 5
Dessert

Dick
Helen
Dick
Helen

Dick

Who has the dessert menu ?

I have it.
Would you give it to me?
Yes, here it is.
I dont want any dessert..
Im not hungry.
I want some black coffee.
I want some dessert but not coffee.
Id like some apple pie.

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six

SIXTH ( 6 t h )

(6)
lesson

Sightseeing
part

Skip

Im Skip Wallace.
Im in the Beardsley Hotel.
Today Im showing the Kents around New York
City.
This is my favorite city.
I work here, and I live here, too.
I know New Y ork City very well, but Mr. Kent
doesnt know it.
He knows the west coast, but he doesnt know the
east coast.
The Kents are from California.
My parents live there, too, and they know the Kents
very well.
I have plans for today.
This morning were going to the United Nations
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Lesson 6
Before lunch were also going to the Empire State
Building.
Then were having lunch in Greenwich Village
This afternoon were walking around Greenwich
Village.
This evening were having dinner at an Italian
restaurant.
After dinner were going to a concert at Lincoln
Center. W hat a busy day!

PART 2

This morning

Skip A r e you still tired, Laurie?

Laurie N o, I m not. W here are we going this morning?
Where are you taking us?
Skip First were going to the U nited Nations.
Laurie W heres th a t?
Skip Its on Forty-fifth (45th) Street.
Laurie Sandras very excited.
Skip W hy?
Laurie Because she works at the U nited Nation
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Lesson 6
Skip
Laurie
Skip
Laurie

In Geneva?
Yes, shes a secretary.
Does she know any people here?
Yes, she knows some secretaries.
Shes having lunch with them on Thursday.
Theyre showing her around the United Nations.
Skip Great!
Now, wheres your mother?
Laurie Shes still in her room.
Shes very slow.
Skip Yes, well, shes a woman.
Women are slow.
A h! Here she is.
The United Nations

This afternoon

Danny

When are you taking us

on the Staten Island Ferry?
Skip After lunch.
Im taking you to Rockefeller Center before lunch.
Danny Are we going to the Empire State Building, too?
Skip Yes, were going there before lunch.
Danny Are we walking?
Skip No, were taking a bus.
Now, wheres your mother?
Danny Shes in the souvenir store.
Shes late again.
There she is.
Mrs. Kent Im late again.
I m sorry.
Skip Thats O . K . . . . but hurry!
Building
The Empire State
Were taking that bus.
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Lesson 6

Danny
Skip
Danny
Skip

Danny
Skip
Danny
Skip
Danny
Skip

Danny
Skip
Danny
Skip
Danny
Skip

Is this Fifth (5th) Avenue?

No, this is Forty-second (42nd) Street.
What a high building!
Is that the Empire State Building?
No, it isnt. We cant see it from here.
Its between Thirty-third (33rd) and Thirty-fourth
(34th) Street.
Whats that?
Thats my favorite building.
Its the New York Public Library.
When do you go there ?
During my lunch hour.
Is your office near here ?
Yes, four blocks from here . . . on Madison Avenue.
Its between Forty-fifth (45th) and Forty-sixth
(46th) Street.
Oh, youre lucky.
Yes, I am.
Look! We can see the Empire State Building now.
Oh, yes! I can see the top. How high is it?
I dont know.
Theres a guard at the top. You can ask him.
Can we go to the top ?
Yes, we can.
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Lesson 6
Danny
Mr. Kent
Skip
Mr. Kent

Oh, good.
Are you coming, Mom ? H urry!
Dannys excited.
He likes high buildings.
Are you coming with us, Dave?
Yes.

A wonderful view

Skip
Mrs. Kent
Skip
Mrs. Kent
Skip

Were lucky.
Why?
Because there arent any clouds.
Is that the Hudson River?
No, thats the East River.
Theres the Hudson . . . on that side.
Mrs. Kent Oh! M anhattans between the two rivers.
Skip Yes, that's right.
Look! Theres the Staten Island Ferry.
Mrs. Kent Where ?
Skip Near the Statue of Liberty.
Mrs. Kent Are we going on the ferry?
Skip Yes, youre going on it this afternoon, Kathy.
Mrs. Kent Oh! G o o d ! . . .
W hat a wonderful view!
Skip H urry! Were leaving now.
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L e sso n 6
PART 3

Were waiting.

George
Harry
George
Harry
George
Harry
George

Can we go now ?
No. Were waiting for Beth again.
Does she know the time ?
I dont know. She knows our plans.
I can see her in the restaurant.
Shes still eating. She doesnt know the time.
Were late. I can see the bus.
Now shes paying the waiter. Here she comes.
We can go now.
I can take a bus.

Dick
Ruth
Dick
Ruth
Dick
Ruth

When are you leaving New Y ork?

This evening.
Before dinner?
No. After dinner.
The plane is leaving at nine (9 :00).
1 cant take you to the airport.
Why?

Dick
uth

Because Im going to a concert this evening.

Oh well. . . I can take a bus.
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LESSON

SEVEN

SEVENTH

(7TH )

(7)
LESSON

The bank and the post office

PART 1

M r. Kent

This afternoon my wife and I are going to the bank

and then were going to the post office.
The bank closes early.
It closes at three oclock (3 :00) on weekdays,
and its not open on Saturdays or Sundays.
The post office is open until six oclock (6:00).
On Saturdays its open from eight oclock (8:00) to
twelve oclock (12:00). Its not open on Sundays.
I m going to the bank to change some travelers
checks.
K athy still has some Swiss money.
Shes going to the bank to change it fo r A m erican
money.
She isnt changing her travelers checks.
Then shes going to the post office to mail
something to Geneva.
I m going to the post office to buy some stamps.
I m not mailing anything.
The bank and post office arent far from here.
K athy knows the way and she has a map.
We cant lose our way.
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Lesson 7
P AR T 2

Street numbers

Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

Mr. Kent

Mr*- Kent
^ r- Kent

Do you have it ?
No, I dont have it. You have it.
No, I dont. Who has it?
Oh, I know. Sandra still has it.
Shes using it to go to the United Nations.
Thats O.K. . . . We cant lose our way.
Yes, youre right.
The names of the streets are numbers.
Thats not difficult.
Were on Thirty-ninth (39th) Street.
We want to go to Forty-second (42nd) Street, or do
we want to go to Forty-third (43rd) Street?
Forty-second (42nd) Street.
T hats easy.
We go three blocks north.
Wheres north?
Thats easy, too.
Look at the numbers on the buildings.
The low numbers are south and the high numbers
are north.
Yes, north is this way.
Thats right.

Lesson 7
Money

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

Mrs. Kent
M r. Kent

Mrs.
M r.
Mrs.
M r.
M rs.

Kent
Kent
Kent
Kent
Kent

M r. Kent
M rs. Kent
M r. Kent

Heres the bank. When does it close?

It closes at three oclock (3:00).
Some banks dont close until five oclock (5:00),
but not this bank.
Now look for the foreign exchange windows.
These are the savings windows.
Are those the foreign exchange windows?
No, theyre not.
Those are savings windows, too.
These are the foreign exchange windows.
Change your money first.
I cant change my Swiss money.
Yes, you can.
No, I cant.
Why not?
Because I dont have it.
a pocketbook
Its in my blue pocketbook.
Theres nothing in this pocketbook.
Oh! Kathy! We cant go back to e
I ts late . . . but dont worry.
Can I change it tomorrow?
Yes, you can.

L esso n

Mail

Mr. Kent

Post office man

Mr. Kent
Post office man
Mr. Kent
Post office man
Mr. Kent
Post office man
Mrs. Kent

Post office man

Mrs. Kent

Mr. Kent
Sl ^ c e w a n

p ^ rs- Kent
0St0$ c e man

Hello, I want to buy some stamps.

My wife wants to send something to Switzerland.
She wants to mail something to California, too.
Can she mail them here ?
Yes, she can. How many stamps would you like?
Id like ten six-cent (6) stamps and
five airmail stamps, please.
Here they are.
Is this the package for Switzerland ?
Yes, it is.
I 2:"
Air mail or ordinary mail ?
Air mail, please.
a p a ck a g e
Are these the letters for Switzerland?
No, they arent going to Geneva.
Those are going to California and these are
going to Geneva.
Air mail or ordinary mail ?
Air mail, please.
How much is that?
Thats three dollars and twenty-five cents ($3.25).
Do you sell package labels ?
No, I m sorry, we dont sell them.
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ToloUi>l,,,s

M rs. Kent
Mr. Kent

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Atr. Kent

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

Now \vc can go buck to the hotel.

No, wait a minute.
Im going to the general delivery window
to register.
General delivery window?
Why?
Because Im expecting some important letters.
When are they coming?
This week or next week.
Can the post office send the letters to our hotel?
No, they cant.
I can only get them here.
O h ^ .. well. . . you register.
Im going to the telegraph window to send a
telegram.
You cant send a telegram from the post office.
Why not?
Because the telegraph office isnt here.
Where is it?
I don't know.
Ask that man. He can help you.
Ask for the Western Union officc.
Oh . . . I can send it tomorrow.
O.K.
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Lesson 7
PART

Postcards

Dick
Bob
Dick
Bob
Dick

Bob
Dick
Bob

Hello, Bob.
Where are you going ?
Im going to the drugstore to buy some postcards.
You cant.
Why not ?
Because it closes at six oclock (6:00).
Its six oclock (6:00) now.
Ask for some at your hotel.
Thats still open.
I cant.
Why not ?
Because my hotel doesnt have them.

A store for men

Bob
Mike
Bob
Mike
Bob
Mike

W hat a busy sto re!

Yes, would you like anything?
Yes, I want to buy something for my girlfriend.
Oh. They have nothing for girls here.
Why not?
Because its a store for men.
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LESSON EIGHT

(8)

EIGHTH ( 8 t h ) l e s s o n

The stores
PART 1

Mr. Kent

Today the women are going to Fifth (5th) Avenue

to shop.
Both of the girls and my wife are going.
They dont want Danny and me with them.
Thank goodness!
Women are terrible shoppers.
They spend a lot of time and they only buy a few
things.
I only spend a little time and I buy a lot of things.
Sometimes my wife shops all day and she doesnt
buy anything.
She tries on clothes all day and then she doesnt
bring anything home.
This seems crazy!
Shes too fussy.
She only likes a few colors.
She only likes blue, green and yellow.
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Lesson 8
She looks nice in all of those colors.
Her favorite color is either blue or green
I dont know which one.
She doesnt like red and pink.
Theyre too bright.
And brown and grey arent bright enough.
Oh! Shes fussy.

PART 2

Sandra
Laurie
Mrs. Kent

Laurie
Mrs. Kent
Laurie
Mrs. Kent
Laurie

This isnt Fifth (5th) Avenue.

Yes, it is.
No, it isnt. Sandras right.
This is Broadway.
First were going to a big department store
to shop.
W hat are we looking for ?
Oh, I dont know . . . clothes or food or jewelry.
We can buy anything there.
I dont have much money.
Is it an expensive store ?
No.
Do they sell books ?
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Lesson 8
Mrs. Kent
Laurie
M rs. Kent
Laurie

Yes. Which book are you looking for?

I want a book about jazz to give to Danny.
His birthdays soon.
But he has a lot of books.
I know, but he doesnt have many books about jazz

Lipstick

Can I help you ?

Sandra Yes, I want a lipstick.
Salesgirl Red?
Sandra
No, Id prefer either orange or pink.
Salesgirl We have a lot of pink lipsticks,
f\
but we dont have many orange ones.
11
Pink seems very popular this year.
Do you like this one?
a lipstick
Sandra No, that seems too bright.
Which color are you wearing?
Salesgirl Im wearing Pretty Pink .
It seems perfect for you.
Sandra Yes, Id like that one. How much is it?
Salesgirl Ninety-eight cents (98).
Sandra And how much is that perfume?
Salesgirl Three dollars ($3). How many would you like?
Sandra Id like one of them.
Salesgirl

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Lesson 8
Dresses

I look terrible in this blue dress.

Its too long and its not bright enough.
Mrs. Kent No, youre wrong.
You dont look terrible.
Its a lovely dress, and you look very pretty in it.
Laurie No, I dont.
I m trying on the orange dress.
Mrs. Kent Oh, Laurie, orange is too bright.
Laurie No, it isnt.
I look nice in orange.
This dress looks nice on me.
Mrs. Kent I dont like it.
Laurie W hy?
Mrs. Kent Because its too short and . . .
Laurie

Laurie
Mrs. Kent
Sandra
Mrs. Kent

M om, I have a lot o f blue dresses

but only a few orange ones.
Ah, heres Sandra.
Ask her.
Laurie, you look very pretty.
Is she buying it, M rs. K en t?
W e ll. . . b o th o f you like i t . . .
Yes, shes buying i t . . .
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a dress

Lesson 8
After lunch

Where are we going after lunch?

We can go to a lot of stores.
Sandra, do you like big stores ?
I like some of them, but I prefer small stores.
Most of the department stores are too big for me.
Mrs. Kent Laurie likes all of them.
All of her new things are from a big store.
Laurie Yes, I have two books, a dress, a skirt, a
blouse and some scarves.
Sandra How many scarves do you have?

Laurie
Sandra
Mrs. Kent
Sandra

Laurie

Four . . . One of thems for me and three

of them are for friends.
Sandra Which scarfs for you?
Laurie Either the brown one or the green one.
Sandra What do you have, Mrs. Kent?
Mrs. Kent Nothing.
Sandra Nothing ?
Buy something!
Mrs. Kent Yes . . . after lunch . . . but we dont have much
time now.
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Lesson 8
PART 3

In the store

Jean
Louise
Jean
Louise
Jean
Louise

Do they sell food here?

I don't know. Ask that girl.
Do you sell food here ?
No, not that girl.
Which one?
The one in the food department.

Red dresses

Mrs.
Mr.
Mrs.
Mr.

Becker
Becker
Becker
Becker

Mrs. Becker
Mr. Becker
Mrs. Becker
Mr. Becker

Y oure right, Dick, I look nice in green.

Yes, I know.
But this dress isnt long enough.
Y oure right, its too short.
I prefer the bright orange dress.
Its not too short.
I dont like it. Its too bright.
Its pretty.
I look terrible in very bright colors.
No, you look perfect. Buy the red one.

LESSON N I N E ( 9 )
N I N T H ( 9 T H ) LESSON

Danny's birthday
PART 1

M rs. Ketcham

Im Liz Ketcham.
Im Mrs. Kents sister.
This evening my sisters family is coming to
celebrate my nephews birthday.
I ve planned a small party, but Danny doesnt
know about it yet.
Its a surprise party.
Im very excited.
I havent seen Kathys family for five years.
Theyve been in Geneva for three years, and weve
been in New Y ork City for three years.
My husband and I are from California,
but we havent lived there for eight years.

Many of our friends still live in Calif<

N ext year were going there to visi my

family.
W ere staying at his brothers house.
All o f m y relatives are going, too.
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Lesson 9
part

The Ketchams

Mr. Ketcham
Mrs. Ketcham
Mr. Ketcham

Someones at the door, Liz.

Is everything ready ?
Yes, dear, everythings fine.
Answer the door.

Mrs. Ketcham

Hello! Im so happy to see y o u !

Come in !
Mrs. Kent Liz, you look so good.
Mrs. Ketcham Thank you, Rathy, . . . you look good, too.
And the children . . . both of them are so big.
Mrs. Kent W ell. . . you havent seen them for five years
Mr. Kent
rs' Kent

Kathy, youve forgotten to introduce Sandra.

Oh, Im very sorry.
Liz, weve brought a friend with us.
This is Miss Warner.

Mrsan^ a Please cal1 me Sandra.

Mrs, Kptnu*11
^asnt visited New Y ork City before.
*CkT
Hello, Sandra.
Sandra So glad to meet you.
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Lesson

Mrs. Kctcham

Mrs. Kent

Please sit down everyone.

Ive made some hors doeuvres.
Theyre in the kitchen.
Can Laurie help me?
Of course she can.

Three days

Mrs. Ketcham
Mrs. Kent

How long have you been here?

Weve been here since Sunday.
Todays Wednesday . . . weve been here for three
days.
Mrs. Ketcham What have you seen since Sunday?
Mrs. Kent Weve been very busy,
but we havent seen many things.
New York Citys so big!
Weve seen some of the sights,
and weve shopped on Fifth (5th) Avenue.
Mrs. Ketcham Have the girls bought anything?
Mrs. Kent Yes, theyve bought some lovely things.
Mrs. Ketcham And you, have you bought anything?
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Lesson 9

Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Ketcham

Ive seen a few nice things but I havent

bought anything yet.
Im going to Fifth (5th) Avenue on Friday.
Come with me.
We can find something. I know the good stores.

Lizs sons

Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Ketcham
Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Ketcham
Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Ketcham
Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Ketcham

Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Ketcham
Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Ketcham
Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Ketcham

How have your sons been ?

Fine. Steves still living with us.
Has he finished college yet?
Yes, he has. Hes worked here in New York City
for eighteen months.
What does he do ?
He works at an export company.
Hes worked there since January.
And what does Chris do ?
He works at D ads company in California.
We still havent met Chriss wife.
Theyre coming to visit us this year.
When?
Either this month or next month.
How longs Chriss vacation?
No ones told him yet. He wants four weeks.
Peggys vacation is for four weeks.
Is Peggy Chriss wife ?
Yes, she is.
Her name is Margaret, but we call her Peggy.

L esson

The surprise

Mrs. Ketcham
Steve
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

Steve
Sandra
Mrs. Ketcham
Danny
Mrs. Ketcham
All

Ah! Heres Steve.

Hello, Aunt Kathy, Uncle Dave.
Are these my cousins ?
Yes, -this is my daughter, Laurie, and this is Danny.
Kathy, youve forgotten to introduce Sandra again.
Oh, sorry.
This is Sandra Warner.
Sandra, this is Lizs son, Steve.
Hello, Sandra.
Are my aunt and uncle your parents friends?
No, my parents dont know the Kents.
My parents home is in Hawaii.
Is everyone ready ?
Were having the party now.
Party?
Yes, its your birthday party, Danny.
Surprise!

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L esso n

PART 3

Ruth
Jane
Ruth
Jane
Ruth
Jane
Ruth
Jane

Yes, you look tired!

Ive shopped all day.
Why ?
Because todays my nephews birthday.
Have you bought anything?
No, nothing.
Why not ?
Because he has everything!

The party

Tom
Sue
Tom
'Sue .

Is everything ready?
No, I havent bought the fruit yet.
Are there any hors d oeuvres?
Yes . . . we l l . . . no. I ve bought the food, b u t I
havent made the hors d oeuvres yet.
Tom Have you made the pies ?
Sue No, I havent made them yet.
0171 Is the wine here ?
Ue No, it hasnt arrived and the stores closed now.
But I ve bought a dress.
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lesson

ten

(10)

TENTH ( l O T H )

LESSON

The party

Darmy

What a wonderful surprise!

My aunt and uncle are so kind.
They remember my birthday every year.
Ive received one present already.
Moms parents have sent me five dollars ($5.00).
My grandparents send me money every year.
Dads parents havent sent me anything yet.
My grandmothers written me a letter.
Shes making me a sweater, but she hasnt
finished it yet.
My grandfathers sending me something, too.
It hasnt come yet.
Ive seen my parents present already.
Its been in their closet since yesterday.
Its either a football or a pair of ski boots.
Of course, I havent opened the package yet.

a sweater

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a football

Lesson 10
PART 2

The presents

Mrs. Ketcham

Danny
Steve
Danny
Mrs. Ketcham
Danny
Mrs. Ketcham

Danny
Mrs. Ketcham
Danny
Mrs. Ketcham
Danny

Why dont you sit on the couch to open your

presents ?
No one can see you in that corner.
Which one are you opening first ?
Steves present.
Oh, no. D ont open my present.
a stereo
Open Sandras present first.
O.K. . . . Oh, what a wonderful record!
W hat kind of record is it?
Jazz . . . Why dont we listen to it?
Good id ea!
Laurie, put your brothers record on the stereo.
Which one do you want to open next, Danny ?
Give me Steves present, please.
A nother record . . . Thanks, Steve.
Why dont you open your parents present next ?
Which one is it ?
Oh, I ve seen it already.
W hat is it?
Its either a football or a pair of ski boots.
Oh, I m w rong . . .
Its a radio . . . w ow !
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L e sso n

10

Whos coming into the dining room for cake?

Everyones coming.
Dont sit there, Danny.
This is your seat.
Danny Oh, Im sorry.
Whos sitting beside me?
Mrs. Ketcham Thats your uncles seat.
Steve Which chair is for me, Mom?
Mrs. Ketcham This one, and thats Sandras seat beside you.
And Lauries seat is here beside me.
Sit down everyone.
Mr. Kent Danny, would you turn off your radio, please?
You can listen to it later.
Danny Oh, Im sorry.
Mrs. Ketcham Can someone help me in the kitchen, please?
Laurie Of course. Aunt Liz.

Mrs. Ketcham
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Ketcham

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L e s s o n 10

Ice cream and cake

Mrs. Ketcham
Laurie
Mrs. Ketcham
Laurie
Mrs. Ketcham
Sandra
Mrs. Ketcham
Sandra
Mrs. Ketcham
Laurie
Mrs. Ketcham
Dannv
Mrs. Ketcham
Danny
Steve
Mrs. Ketcham
Steve

Now, has everyone had ice cream and cake?

No, I havent.
Im sorry, Laurie.
What kind of ice cream would you like?
Strawberry, please.
Whos having more coffee?
Id like another cup of coffee.
With cream, Sandra?
No, nothing in my coffee.
Would anyone like more cake?
I havent eaten my first piece yet.
Danny, have you had another piece of cake ?
No, I havent, but Id like another piece.
And a little more ice cream ?
No, thank you, but I d like a little more soda.
Gee, Mom, this is good.
You havent made a cake since D ads birthday.
Would you like more cake, Steve?
Of course!

Lesson 10
College

Thank you for a wonderful evening, Liz.

Youre welcome. Weve enjoyed it, too.
Does Danny have all his presents?
Danny Yes, and thanks again for the dictionary.
Mrs. Kent He can use it at college.
Mr. Ketcham Why dont you plan a visit to my college?
Danny and Laurie can see the campus.
Have they thought about college yet?
Mrs. Kent Yes, Lauries going to Smith in September.
Danny isnt finishing high school until next year.
Mr. Ketcham Has he looked at any colleges yet ?
Mrs. Kent No, he hasnt.
Danny Im not interested in college.
Mr. Ketcham Not interested in college? Youre crazy!
Of course youre going to college.
Ive made a list of colleges for you.
Mrs. Kent Thanks, Bill.
Mr. Ketcham Why dont you come to my college next Tuesday ?
Mrs. Kent What a good idea!

Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Ketcham

Dick
Helen
Dick
Helen
Dick
Helen
Dick
Helen

Is this anyones seat?

Yes, its my sisters seat.
Can I sit in that one ?
No, dont sit there. T hats someones seat, too,
Well, which chair can I have ?
Why dont you sit in that one ?
Yes. No ones sitting there.
Good, now everyone has a seat.

M ikes birthday

Tom
Sue
Tom
Sue
Tom
Sue
Tom

Have you thought about M ikes birthday yet?

Yes, I ve made a list o f presents already.
Good. Give me the list and I can buy the things.
Why dont you look at the list first?
O.K. Wow! W hat a list! He doesnt like these
things.
I like them.
Yes, but youre a girl.

LESSON ELEVEN ( 1 1 )
e l e v

e n

t h

(11th)

LES S ON

Baseball
PART 1

Steve

This afternoon Im taking my cousin and my uncle

to a baseball game.
Dannys never seen a professional game.
Uncle Dave hasnt seen one for years.
Todays games between the Yankees and the
Red Sox.
Both of these teams are very good this year.
I havent seen the Red Sox this season.
Theyre often one of the best teams in the league.
I often go to baseball games.
I usually go to Yankee Stadium to see the Yankees.
Their games are always good.
Sometimes I go to Shea Stadium to see the Mets.
Some of their games are good, others are bad.
Basketballs another exciting sport,
but I dont usually go to those games.
The best sports baseball.

basketball

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part 2

Look, Danny! The teams are coming onto the field.

Have you ever seen the Yankees?
Damy No, I havent.
Steve What about Laurie?
Has she ever seen a baseball game?
Danny No, she hasnt seen one. She doesnt like baseball.
Have your parents ever seen a professional game ?
Steve No, they havent seen any professional games.
Danny Which ones are the Yankees?
Steve Theyre wearing blue and white uniforms.
Danny Whos pitching first?
Steve The Red Sox.
Danny Are both teams good this year ?
Steve Yes . . . pretty good.
Danny Which ones better?
Steve The Red Sox are usually better than the Yankees,
but this year the Yankees are the best team in the
league.
Danny Do they ever lose ?
Steve Oh, yes. Sometimes they lose, bu t they usually win.
Steve

Danny
Steve
Danny

They dont often have a bad day.

Which team do you like ?
I ve always liked the Yankees.
Me too. D ads never liked the Yankees.
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A home run

Mr. Kent
Steve

Mr. Kent

Steve
Mr. Kent
Steve

Mr. Kent
Steve

The Yankees havent scored y e t . . . whats wrong

Im not worried.
This is only the fourth inning.
The next three batters are good.
No, they arent.
This ones pretty bad.
Hes made two strikes already.
O h! Look! Hes on second base.
And heres Blaire. Hes the Yankees best batter.
No, thats not Blaire. Thats Blake.
Hes the Yankees worst batter.
Collins is worse than Blake.
Blake usually makes a hit.
Look at th a t! . . . a home ru n !
Whats the score now?
Its tied two to two.
What a game!

a batter

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Hot dogs

Danny
Mr. Kent
Danny
Mr. Kent
Danny
Mr. Kent
Steve
Mr. Kent
Danny
Mr. Kent
Steve
Danny
Steve

Danny
Mr. Kent
Steve
Danny
Mr. Kent

Dad, may I buy a hot dog ?

Yes, you may.
Buy Steve one and buy me one, too.
May I have some money ?
Here are two bucks.
Thanks. Do you want mustard on your hot dog?
Yes, please. I do.
No, thank you, I dont.
One with mustard, the other without mustard.
May I buy a soda, too ?
Yes . . . W hat kind would you like, Steve?
No soda, thanks . . . Im buying us beers, Uncle
Dave.
Steve, which man sells soda ?
I dont know.
Some sell, soda, others sell beer.
Ask that man.
May I buy an ice cream, too ?
a hot dog
Sure. Buy me one, too.
Me too . . . please.
May I have another buck, Dad ?
Sure, here.
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The end- of the game

Danny
Steve
Danny
Steve
Danny
Mr. Kent

Danny
Mr. Kent

Danny
Mr. Kent
Steve

Mr. Kent

Whos winning now?

The Yankees . . . four to two.
Theyve scored another run.
Is this the last inning?
Yes, it is.
Good. The Red Sox cant score three runs in
one inning.
Yes, they can.
Look, there are men on both first base and
second base.
Yes, and theres Hodge. He always strikes out.
Yes, youre right.
Strike one . . .
Strike two . . .
Oh! A hit!
No, it isnt.
Yes, it is. Yea!
Catch it! Yea! Hes caught it!
Thats the end of the game.
The Yankees have won again.
Yes, and the Red Sox have lost.
Oh, well . . . sometimes they win, other times they
lose. Thats life!
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PART 3

The best restaurant

BiU Ive never been to this restaurant before.

Ben
Bill
Ben

Its the best one in this city.

They usually make a very good lunch.
Have you ever been here before ?
Yes, I always come here with my friends.

Bill
Ben

Do you always pay ?

Bill
Ben

Are you paying today ?

No, today my friends paying!

S o m e tim e s I p a y , o th e r t im e s m y f r ie n d s p a y .

A terrible game

Bob
Harry
Bob
Harry
Bob
Harry

Bob

What a terrible gam e!

Yes, Slade usually scores, but he hasnt scored
this evening.
He s the teams worst batter.
He hasnt hit the ball this inning.
He hasn t been lucky in this game.
Look! Beckers caught the ball!
u .,at s
er*d of the game.
What a terrible game!
lS the Worst game this year.
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LESSON TW EL V E ( 1 2 )
TWELFTH ( 1 2 T H )

LESSON

Telephone calls
PART 1

Mr. Kent

My wife and I are going to see a play on Monday.

Ive called some friends in Connecticut and theyre
going to come, too.
We havent seen them for years.
After the play were going to go to a nightclub.
This evening Im going to make a reservation
for Monday.
Kathys sisters given me the names of some good
nightclubs.
There are'a lot of nightclubs in New York City.
Some are expensive, others are inexpensive.
Some have good entertainment, others dont.
I want one with a good floor show and .dancing.

I like small nightclubs but my wife likes big ones.

The smallest nightclub in Geneva is my favorite
one.
Kathys favorite nightclub is bigger but its not the
biggest one in Geneva.
' Its smaller than a lot of them.
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PART 2

The wrong operator

O p e r a to r

Mr. Kent
O p e r a to r

O p e r a to r . . . y o u r c a ll, p le a s e .

Can you give me the number of Becks on

Fortieth (40th) Street?
Im sorry, but youve called the wrong operator.
on .
Please dial 411 for

a telephone

Thank you.
^ era'or
Information.
Can you give me the number of Becks on
Fortieth (40th) Street?
Operator One minute, please . . . 847-0270.
Mr. Kent And can you give me the number of H als Place?
Operator Whats the address of H als Place?
Mr. Kent Im sorry but I dont know.
Operator Oh, thats too bad . . . there are four of them.
Three of them are nightclubs, the others a bar.
Mr. Kent Which ones near Broadway?
Operator Two of them . . . ones on Forty-fifth (45th) Street,
the others on Fifty-fourth (54th) Street.
Mr. Kent Can you give me both numbers ?
Operator Yes. The one on Forty-fifth (45th) Streets
866-7087, the others 227-9513.
By the way, I ve been to both clubs.
The one on Fifty-fourth (54th) Street is nice, but
the others nicer.
Its the nicest one in New Y ork City.
Thank you for. your help.
Mr. Kent
Operator
Mr. Kent

Lesson 12
A reservation

Receptionist
Mr. Kent

Becks nightclub . . . Can I help you?

Yes . . . Can I reserve a table for dinner for four
at ten fifteen (10:15) on Monday, July sixth (6th)?
Receptionist Just a minute please.
Im sorry, but we arent going to have any tables
until ten forty-five (10:45).
Is that O.K.?
Mr. Kent No. Im sorry but thats too late. Thank you.
Receptionist Good-bye.
Receptionist Hals Place . . . Can I help you ?
Mr. Kent Yes. Can I reserve a table for dinner for four
at ten fifteen (10:15) on Monday, July sixth (6th)?
Receptionist W hats your name, please?
Mr. Kent Kent . . . David Kent.
Receptionist Thank you, Mr. Kent.
Information

Operator
Mr. Kent
Operator

Information.
Can you give me the number for Michael Wiese
at 6 Park Drive, Fairfield, Connecticut?
Im sorry, but this is New York City Information.
Please dial 1-203-1212.
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Mr. Kent
Operator
Mr. Kent
Operator
Mr. Kent
Operator
Mr. Kent
Operator

Mr. Kent

Thank you.
Connecticut information . . . W hat city, please?
Fairfield.
Yes . . . what number would you like?
Can you give me the number for Wiese on
6 Park Drive ?
How do you spell Wiese, please?
WIESE
Thank you, one minute please . . . the numbers
966-8015.
Are you going to dial the number ?
No, Im not going to dial it.

A long-distance call

Operator
Mr. Kent
Operator
Mr. Kent
Operator
Mr. Kent
Mrs- Wese

Operator . . . your call please.

I want to make a long-distance call to Connecticut.
I want to speak with Mrs. Wiese.
W hats the number, please?
966-8015.
Thank you.
W hats your number, please?
838-5704.
Hello.
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Mr. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mr. Kent

Mrs. Wiese
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Wiese

Hello, Karen ? This is Dave Kent.

Oh, hello, Dave. How are you?
Fine, thanks.
Ive made a.reservation for Monday night.
Oh ? Which nightclub ?
Hals Place.
Good . . . When are you going to visit us?
May we come on Saturday, the Fourth (4th) of July?
Im going to rent a car and were going to drive
there.
What time are you going to come ?
Is ten thirty (10:30)in the morning O.K.?
Fine.
May we bring a friend ?
Sure.

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PA R T 3

Bobby likes baseball.

Bob
Harry
Bob
Harry
Bob
Harry
Bob

Hi, Harry.
Hi, Bob.
Do you want to go to a baseball game tomorrow ?
I dont know. Ive never seen a baseball game.
Well, Im going to give you my number.
Its 323-8575.
Fine. May I call you at five thirty (5 :30) ?
Yes. Im going to be at my hotel until a quarter
after seven (7:15).

Late again

Joe
Jim
Joe
Jim
Joe

W hat time is it ?
Its a quarter after eight (8:15).
Too bad. Im going to be late again.
W hat are you going to do
Nothing. Every day I hurry, and every day Im late.
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LESSON T H I RT E E N ( 1 3 )
TH I RT E E NT H ( 1 3 T H ) LESSON

A trip
P ART 1

Laurie

Were all waiting to leave for Connecticut.

Dads gone to pick up the car hes rented.
Its on the other side of town, but the traffics not
too bad today.
New York Citys more crowded during the week
than on weekends.
Dad doesnt like traffic because he doesnt like to
drive slowly.
He usually drives fast but carefully.
Mom doesnt drive as well as Dad.
She usually drives slowly but carelessly.
She stops too suddenly and turns too quickly.
She has to learn to drive smoothly.
.
Im more comfortable with Dad because he nv
smoothly.
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I havent learned to drive yet, but D ads going

teach me.
I need a lot of help.
I want to get a license soon
and Danny wants to get a license, too.
He isnt as old as I am.
He has to wait until hes seventeen.

PART 2

Traffic

Mrs. Kent What time is it, dear ?

Mr. Kent A quarter of nine (8 :45).
Mrs. Kent And how far do we have to drive ?
Mr. Kent About seventy miles.
Mrs. Kent The traffics not very heavy.
Were not going to be late.
Mr. Kent Yes, but we have to hurry.
The traffics going to be heavier soon.
Mrs. Kent Why?
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Mr. Kent

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

Because everyones going to drive to the country

today.
Remember, todays the Fourth (4th) of July.
The highways are going to be very crowded.
Are they going to be as crowded as the city
streets ?
Oh, yes. Theyre going to be more crowded than
the city streets.
The heaviest traffics going to be on the Merrit
Parkway.
Well, you have to be careful and you have to drive
slowly.
Yes, dear . . . dont worry.
I always drive carefully.
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Lesson 13

A policeman

Dave, youve passed a policeman!

Please drive slowly!
Mr. Kent Its O.K.
Mrs. Kent No, it isnt. You have to stop.
The policemans signaling you.
Mr. Kent Oh, darn! Were going to be late.
Policeman May I see your drivers license, please?
And would you mind showing me your registration ?
Mr. Kent Yes, sir. Here they are.
Policeman Your speeds been sixty-five for five miles.
The speed limits fifty-five miles per hour.
I have to give you a ticket.
Mrs. Kent But officer, we havent driven
as fast as some of the other cars.
Policeman Youre right, but Ive stopped you.
Mrs. Kent You havent stopped the faster cars. Why?
Policeman Because I cant.
Mrs. Kent Why not?
Policeman Because my car doesnt go as fast as their cars
Mr. Kent May we go now?
apoiicerZn
Policeman Yes, but drive slowly . . .
and remember, you have to pay the ticket be ore
August fourth (4th).
Mrs. Kent

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I need a candy bar.

Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

Have we lost a lot of time ?

No, dear. Its only twenty of ten (9:40).
But weve lost some money.
Mr. Kent Yes, Im sorry.
How far have we gone ?
Mrs. Kent About thirty-five miles.
Mr. Kent Thats not too bad.
Sandra Mr. Kent, I have to use the restroom.
Would you mind stopping at the next gas station
you see?
Mr. Kent Thats a good idea, Sandra.
The car needs gas and I need a drink of water.
Danny And I need some food.
May I buy a candy bar, Dad ?
Mr. Kent No, Danny. You dont need a candy bar.

At a gas station

Attendant
Mr. Kent

Can I help you?

Yes, I need gas and the girls have to use t e a
room.
Where is it ?
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Its there.
They have to pick up the key in the office.
Which grade of gasoline, sir?
Mr. Kent Im not sure.
I dont need the most expensive grade you sell.
Attendant This ones not as expensive as the highest grade we
sell.
Its medium.
You cant use the most inexpensive gas in this car.
Do you need oil ?
Mr. Kent Im not sure. Would you mind checking the oil,
water and tires ?
Attendant Thats three dollars, forty cents (33.40) for nine
gallons.
Mr. Kent Have you checked the oil, water and tires ?
Attendant Yes, the oils fine, the radiators full and I ve put a
little air into the rear tires.
Mr. Kent Great! Thank you.
Mrs. Kent Please drive slowly, Dave.
We have a lot of time.
Mr. Kent What time is it now?
Mrs. Kent Five after ten (10:05).
A tte n d a n t

Mr. Kent

Were going to arrive between twenty-five after ten

(10:25) and twenty-five of eleven (10:35).
Perfect!

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checking the oil

Lesson 13
PART 3

The slowest car in Connecticut

Joe

Attendant
Joe
Attendant
Joe
Attendant
Joe
Attendant

I have to be in New York City at twenty of eleven

(10:40).
How far do I have to drive?
About seventy miles.
Its twenty after nine (9:20) already.
Well, you have to go now.
I m not going to go fast.
Why not?
Because my cars the slowest car in Connecticut.
Youre right.
I havent seen a car as old as this for years.

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Morning or evening-

Joe
John
Joe
John
Joe
John
Joe
John

She has to hurry. Shes going to be late.

But its only five after nine (9:05).
She has to be there at eleven oclock (11:00).
Dont worry. Shes only going to drive about two
hundred miles.
She cant drive two hundred miles
in two hours.
Two hours! She doesnt have to be there until
eleven oclock (11:00) this evening.
Not eleven oclock (11:00) this m orning?
No.

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LESSON

FOURTEEN

FOURTEENTH

(14)

( 1 4 t h ) LESSON

The country
P ART 1

an apartment in the city

Wiese We havent seen the Kents for a long time.

We were all in Geneva at the same time and they
were our neighbors.
Our children were friends of their children.
I was the manager of a bank in Geneva.
Now Im working for a different bank in
New York City.
Our home was in M anhattan until last year.
Were living in Connecticut now.
We had a. lovely apartment in the city but we
werent happy there.
We dont like city life very much.
Were happier in the country.
The children have more friends now
than they had before,
because the people in the country are
more friendly than the people in the city.
Our life in the city wasnt as pleasant as it is now.
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PART 2

Fourth of July traffic

Mr. Kent
Danny
Mr. Kent
Danny

Mr. Kent
Mr. Wiese
Mr. Kent
Danny
Mr. Wiese
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Wiese
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mr- Kent
Mr*- Wiese
^ r- Kent
Mrs- Wiese

This might be the house they live in.

No, Dad, this isnt their house.
Thats the house they live in.
Where?
On the opposite side of the street.
Look! Theres Mr. Wiese.
Hi, Mike! How are you?
Fine . . . and you?
Not too bad.
Wheres Fred?
He was in the garage a minute ago, b u t he might
be in the house now. W ould you like to go in?
Wheres K aren?
She was here a minute ago. H ere she is.
Hello, Karen.
Hi. Did you have a good trip?
Yes, we had a very good one.
W hat was the traffic like?
It wasnt too bad.
You were lucky. Last year it was very bad.
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Something to eat

Mrs. Wiese

Mr. Wiese

Fred
Danny
Mrs. Wiese
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mr. Kent

Mrs. Wiese

Would you like to sit on the porch?

There are more chairs on the porch than there
are in the living room.
And its not as hot outside as it is inside.
Fred, you dont have to stay here.
Would you like to go for a walk with Danny?
Good idea! Would you like to go for a walk,
Danny ?
Yes, I would.
Is anyone thirsty ?
Yes, I am. Id love a cold drink.
Im not. I had an iced tea at the gas station.
Did you have anything to eat?
No, we didnt have any food. We weren t hungry.
Are you hungry now ?
Im not, but Danpy might be.
He was hungry an hour ago, but he didn t have
anything to eat.
He only had a soda.
There are some cookies in the kitchen.
Would you like a few, Danny?
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Danny
Fred
Mrs. Wiese
Fred
Mrs. Wiese
Fred
Mrs. IWiese
Fred

Yes, please.
Can I have a few, too, Mom ?
You had some this morning.
Are you still hungry ?
Yes, I m always hungry.
O.K., you can have two or three.
Do we have to eat them here, Mom ?
No, you dont have to eat them here.
You can take them with you.
Thanks, Mom.
A walk on the beach

Mr. Wiese
Mrs. Wiese
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Wiese
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Wiese
Mrs. Wiese

Would you like to go for a swim?

I cant go. I have to prepare lunch.
Why dont you all go for a swim?
Im going to help Karen.
You dont have to help Karen.
She doesnt have much to do.
Id like to stay here.
W ell. . . why dont we go, Dave ?
What time do we have to come back
About one (1 :00).
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This is a beautiful place you have, Mike.
Thank you, we like it very much.
It was terribly hot here last week.
We had a picnic on the beach every evening.
Yesterday the children had a beach party after
dinner.
They were in the water all the time.
Mr. Kent Can they swim well?
Mr. Wiese Yes, they can . . . very well.
Would Danny and Laurie like to spend next
weekend here?
Mr. Kent Im sure theyd love to. Thats perfect.
Kathy and I have to go to Washington D.C. next
weekend.
Mr. Wiese Wonderful!

Mr. Kent
Mr. Wiese

The seasons

JANUARY
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
4
11
18
25

Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Wiese

5
12
19
26

6
13
20
27

7
14
21
28

1
2
8
9
15 16
22 23
29 30

3
10
17
24
31

How long have you lived here, Karen?

Since last June . . . about a year.
Was it cold last winter?
Yes, it was cold, but not as cold as Geneva.
December and February were much colder than
January.
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Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Wiese

Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Wiese

Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mrs. Kent

Did you have m uch snow ?

Yes! We had m ore snow than you had in Geneva.
W hat about the other seasons ?
I think fall was the m ost beautiful season.
The days were clear and dry.
I t was sunny and warm all the time.
September and .October were the nicest months.
November was terrible. W e had a lot of rain.
W hat was last spring like?
It wasnt very pleasant.
May was nicer than M arch and April.
M arch was cold and A pril was rainy.
W hats summ er like?
I ts marvelous.
Is it always as h o t as this?
Yes, yesterday was h o tter th an tod^y.
Is A ugust as h o t as July?
N o . . . its usually cooler and drier.
It sounds great. D ave m ight tak e a jo b in New
Y ork City an d we m ight buy a house here.
W hat a w onderful idea!
W e l l . . . we m ight b u t we m ight not.

Lesson 14
PART 3

The beach

Bob
Judy
Bob
Judy
Bob
Judy

Would you like to go to the beach ?

No, thanks. Its too cold to go for a swim.
But the waters warm in November.
The water might be warm, but the beach is cold.
It was colder two months ago.
I wasnt here two months ago, thank goodness !

Work

Jean
Jim
Jean
Jim
Jean
Jim
Jean

Joe and Mary dont have to work much.

Why not?
They have a lot of money.
Joes a writer and Marys a teacher.
Can Joe write well?
Joe can, but Mary cant.
Does Mary teach well ?
Oh, yes, very well.
Shes a very good teacher.

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LESSON

FIFTEEN

FIFTEENTH

(15)

(15t h )

LESSON

The hairdresser's
and the cleaner's
PART 1

Sandra

This morning Mrs. Kents going to the hairdressers

to have her hair done.
Laurie and I are going to the launderette to wash
some clothes.
Then were going to the cleaners to have some
other clothes cleaned.
I want to have my pink suit cleaned.
I might need it tomorrow.
Mrs. K ent has to have her yellow dress cleaned
because its very dirty.
She wants to wear it tonight.
We can have clothes cleaned very quickly here.
The hairdressers that Mrs. Kent uses is on
Eighty-third (83rd) Street.
The launderette and cleaners that were going to
use are near there.
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a cleaner's

We should be there by five after ten (10:05)

because Mrs. Kents appointment is at ten fifteen
(10:15).
Last week she was late because her taxi was in
a traffic jam. Today we might take the subway.

PART 2

The subway

Sandra
Mrs. Kent
Sandra
Mrs. Kent

We can walk to the hairdressers, cant we?

Yes, but we might be late, Sandra.
I think we should take a taxi.
We dont have to take a taxi.
Yes, we do.
I have to be there by ten fifteen (10:15).
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Sandra
Mrs. Kent
Sandra
Mrs. Kent
Sandra
Mrs. Kent
Sandra
Mrs. Kent
Sandra
Mrs. Kent

We can take the subway, cant we?

Yes, thats a good idea, but there isnt a station
near the hairdressers.
Yes, there is. Its next to the shoe store that I like.
Good. We might get there more quickly by
subway than by taxi.
And the subway isnt as expensive as a taxi.
How much is the fare ?
Its the same as the bus fare, isnt it?
No, I think its different from the bus fare.
You might be rig h t. . .
Or I might be wrong . . .

Hurry
Mrs. Kent
Sandra
Mrs. Kent
Sandra
Mrs. Kent
Sandra
Mrs. Kent
Sandra
Mrs. Kent
Sandra

Mrs. Kent
Laurie

coins

You were right, Sandra.

The subway was faster than a taxi.
I think the subways the fastest way to travel in
New York City.
Yes, it is.
Now Im on time. I dont have to hurry.
I should have my hair done for tomorrow,
shouldnt I ? It looks awful.
Thats a good idea.
Mrs. Kent, would you make an appointment for
me?
For when ?
For tomorrow morning.
For the same time as my appointment today ?
No, a different time.
I d like an early appointment, at about
nine fifteen (9:15).
Laurie, are you going to have your hair done, too
Well, I should have it cut, shouldnt I?
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Mrs. Kent
Laurie
Mrs. Kent

Laurie
Mrs. Kent
Laurie

Yes, you should. Its too long.

I m going to make an appointment for you too
O.K.
Mom, its ten after ten (10:10). You should hurry.
Yes. Do you have enough change for the
launderette?
Remember . . . you have to have the right coins
for those machines.
I dont have much change, but I can get some more.
Good. And remember . . . you must not put the
dark clothes in the same machine as the light ones.
Dont w orry!
The cleaners and the launderette

Laurie
Sandra

Laurie
Sandra
Laurie

We should go to the cleaners first.

No, we should go to the launderette first, shouldnt
we?
Its nearer and we dont want to waste time.
Yes, youre right, but its usually very crowded,
isnt it?
Yes, but there might be two empty machines.
Heres the launderette.
The machines that are next to the dryer are empty,
arent they?
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Sandra

Laurie
Sandra

Laurie
Sandra
Clerk
Sandra
Clerk

No, those are full. These two are empty.

Now remember, you must not use too much soap
and you must not use bleach with the dark clothes.
Yes, I know. You sound the same as Mom.
Sorry.
I think I should go to the cleaners.
We have to save time.
Youre right. We shouldnt waste time.
Is it possible to have this dress cleaned by this
afternoon ?
Yes, it is.
Is it possible to have my suit done, too ?
There are a few spots on the jacket.
No, we have to keep that tonight.
Moms hair

Laurie
Mrs. Kent

Laurie
Mrs. Kent
Laurie
Mrs. Kent
Laurie

Mrs. Kent
Laurie

I love your hair, Mom.

Its the same as Sandras style, isnt it?
No, its different from Sandras hair style.
Her hairs shorter.
And its different from the style I usually
wear.
It was nicer last week, wasnt it?
No, I think its nicer this week.
Im glad you like it.
Now, where are the clothes ?
Theyre still at the launderette.
O h! Did you have enough money ?
Yes. We had enough money,
but they didnt have
a change machine.
Oh, dear.
It s O.K. The clothes might be ready now.
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The dirty car

Pat
Judy
Pat
Judy
Pat

Johns going to have his car washed.

He had it washed yesterday, didnt he?
Yes. He thinks its dirty again.
Hes very fussy.
Johns cars the same as Bills, isnt it?
No, Bills cars different from Johns.
Bills cars dirty.
Janes late

Jane
Jill
Jane
Jill
Jane
Jill

I should be at Tom s by eleven thirty (11:30).

You must not be late.
Tom s always on time.
I look awful. I havent done my hair.
Y ou had your hair done yesterday.
You look fine.
Is it possible to go by bus?
No, its eleven twenty-five (11:25).
Go by taxi.
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SIXTEEN

SIXTEENTH

(16)

( 16t h )

LESSON

A late night
PART 1

Laurie

Last night my parents went to a musical.

They went with the Wieses, who are the people
we visited last Saturday.
Before the show Mom and Dad walked down
Broadway.
Mom wanted to see the theaters and clubs.
Dad hated the crowds.
They walked very slowly and they arrived about
five minutes late.
Mom loved the show.
Mrs. Wiese liked the dances, but she didnt like
the songs.
Dad didnt like the show at all because he cant
stand musicals,
and Mr. Wiese didnt like it either.
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After the show they went to a nightclub.
They enjoyed that very much.
They didnt arrive back in the hotel until very late.
This morning they stayed in bed until eleven
oclock (11:00).
PART 2

H als Place

Receptionist
Mr. Kent
Receptionist
Mr. Kent
Receptionist
Mr. Kent
Receptionist

Mr. Kent
Receptionist

Im sorry but I dont have a reservation for you, .

When did you call ?
I called last Thursday.
And what did you ask for?
I asked for a table for four at ten fifteen (10:15).
Maybe you called the other Hals Place, Mr. Fent.
Oh, no! My name isnt Fent; its Kent.
Oh, I m sorry. I didnt look for Kent.
I looked for Fent. Yes, heres your reservation.
Did you ask for a table in the little back room ?
No, I didnt. Id like one in the main room, please.
Well, we have two tables.
Ones near the bar and the others near the door.
The one near the bar is a small round table.
The other ones a large square table.

Which one would you like?

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Mr. Kent

Receptionist
Mr. Kent

Oh, I dont know.

You dont have a table near the dance floor,
do you?
No, Im sorry but we dont.
The small round one near the bar is fine.

Dinner
Mr. Kent
Mr. Wiese
Mr. Kent
Mr. Wiese
Mr. Kent
Mr. Wiese
Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Wiese
Mrs. Wiese
Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mr. Wiese
Mrs. Wiese
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

Im sorry we arrived late.

Kathy wanted to walk down Broadway.
Why did she want to walk down Broadway ?
To look at the theaters and clubs.
You didnt miss much.
Good. Now, what would
everyone like to eat?
Im not very hungry.
Neither am I, but I am thirsty.
So am I.
Why dont we have a drink ?
O.K. But Im very thirsty.
Id like a glass of water first.
And what about dinner?
I think Id like the chicken that we had last week.
How did they prepare it?
Im not sure, but it tasted very good.
I liked it very much.
Im going to have it again.
So am I.
Id like a steak.
What about you, Dave ?
So would I.
A big juicy steak and a fresh green salad.
I love steak.
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The musical

a musical

Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Wiese
Mrs. Kent

Mrs. Wiese

Mrs. Kent
Mrs. Wiese

Did you enjoy the show, Karen?

Yes, I enjoyed it very much.
I adore musicals.
So do I.
You didnt like the first act, did you?
No, I didnt.
The women danced badly and the men who danced
seemed nervous.
Yes, youre right.
The woman who played the nurse wasnt Jill
Sheen, was she?
No, she wasnt.
Her name was Sheri Chilver.
She talked too fast
and she didnt dance very well either.

Mr.
Mrs.
Mr.
Mrs.

Kent
Kent
Kent
Kent

Did you really enjoy the show?

Yes, of course we did.
W hat did you like?
Oh, everything.

a nurse

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Costumes and scenery

costumes

Mr. Kent
Mr. Wiese

Mr. Kent
Mr. Wiese
Mr. Kent
Mr. Wiese
Mr. Kent
Mr. Wiese

You dont really like musicals, do you?

No, not really.
I prefer dramas.
Last week we went to see A View from the Bridge.
The production wasnt very good, was it ?
No, but the play was interesting.
You were lucky.
Tonights play was dull.
The actors and actresses werent very good.
No, but the costumes and scenery were great.
I didnt like the costumes the men had but the
dresses the women had were beautiful.

scenery

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Lesson 16
Mr. Kent
Mr. Wiese

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

Who was the actor who played the doctor?

That was Randy McCue.
He was in a movie I saw last week.
Hes the actor who was the doctor in another
musical last year.
I didnt like that show either.
Why did you buy tickets for this show?
To please you.
Oh. . . . thanks . . . why dont we dance?

PART 3

Fast talkers

Harry
Pat
Harry
Pat

Did you talk to John last night?

No, I didnt.
You didnt miss much.
Hes the man who talks so fast.
His wife doesnt talk slowly either.
Harry I cant stand people who talk too fast.
Pat Maybe they think quickly.
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The other one

Judy
Salesgirl
Judy
Salesgirl
Judy
Salesgirl

I adore this short black dress.

You dont have a bigger size, do you?
Im sorry but we dont, madam.
This little yellow dress is your size.
No, I prefer the other one.
Which one, madam?
The one that this ladys wearing.
I cant have that one, can I?
Im sorry but that was the only one, madam.

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s e v e n te e n

SEVENTEENTH

(17)

(1 7 t h )

LESSON

A nice quiet afternoon

PART 1

C en tral Park

Sandra

Steve K etcham called me last night.

He called me on Friday, too.
I havent seen him since I went to Dannys party
last W ednesday.
H e invited me to go to the beach on Sunday, but I
couldnt go because I had to visit some of my
p a ren ts friends.
I d id n t go w ith the K ents.

They went to Bear Mountain.

Steve asked me to meet him tomorrow in front of
the Central Park Zoo.
He doesnt have to work tomorrow.
Were going to spend a nice quiet afternoon
together.
I need a nice quiet afternoon!
I hope to go to Central Park.
.
Its a marvelous place for sitting and talking qul
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I really love New York City.
I hope to work here someday.
Maybe I can work for the United Nations here.
They always need bilingual secretaries.

PART 2

Sandra and Steve

Steve

Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve

Hi, Sandra.
I apologize for being late.
I had to go to my office.
Oh ? Why did you have to go there ?
To get the wallet I left there yesterday.
How long have you been here ?
Only about five minutes.
Laurie and Danny walked here with me.
When did they leave ?
A few minutes ago.
Where did they go ?
To the zoo.
And what about Mr. and Mrs. Kent where did
they go ?
Mr. Kent had to go to Staten Island.
Why did he have to go there ?
To meet a business friend for lunch.
Did Mrs. Kent go with him?
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Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra

No, he couldnt persuade her to go with him.

She hoped to shop again today.
Its a good day for shopping, isnt it?
Yes, and its a good day for sitting in the park.
I understand.
Why dont we go into the park?
What a marvelous idea!

Talking about Steve

Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve

Sandra
Steve

Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve

Sandra
Steve
Sandra

This is a beautiful park, isnt it?

Yes, it is.
I often come here.
What do you do, Steve?
Im the assistant manager of the sales department.
Did you go to college?
Oh, yes. I went to college for four years and then
I had to take a couple of other courses at night
school.
Where did you go to college ?
Boston University.
Dad wanted me to become a lawyer or an
engineer but I didnt like that idea.
What did you want to become ?
I hoped to become a doctor.
What happened ?
I didnt think that I could get enough money to
study for eight years.
Then I decided to become a businessman . . . and
here I am !
Have you worked for the same company since you
finished college ?
Yes, I have. Id like to go to look at the lake.
So would I.
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Talking about Sandra

Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra

Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra

Steve
Sandra

Now, why dont we talk about you?

Did you go to college ?
No, I didnt.
Where did you learn to speak German and French
In Europe.
Ive lived in Europe since I was thirteen.
Dad was in the army.
Where did you live ?
Near Frankfurt, Germany.
Did you study German and French ?
Well, I studied French in school.
And how did you learn German ?
I took German lessons and most of my friends
were German. I usually spoke German with them.
And did you always want to become a secretary?
No, for a long time I hoped to become a teacher
or a nurse.
What happened ?
Mom and Dad went back to Hawaii and I wanted
to stay in Europe.
Ive worked at the United Nations since they left.
Next year I hope to come to New York City.
Why?
To work and study.
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Eating lunch

Steve

Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve

Its a quarter of three (2:45).

I havent had anything to eat since breakfast.
I m hungry.
So am I.
Y oud like some lunch, wouldnt you ?
I d like a sandwich.
Why dont we eat here ?

Steve
Waiter
Sandra
Steve
Waiter
Steve

W aiter, what kind of sandwiches do you have?

Ham , cheese, egg salad and tuna fish.
I d like a cheese sandwich and a small green salad.
So would I. Y ou have soup, dont you?
Yes, French onion soup today.
All right, I hope its hot.

Waiter
Steve

Here are your sandwiches.and heres your soup.

Thank you . . . ah . . . we dont have any silverware
We need knives and forks for eating salads and I
need a spoon for my soup.
Also we need another small plate, don t we.

Waiter
Steve
Waiter

Certainly, sir.
Sandra?
Youd like salt and pepper, wouldn t y >
Oh, Im sorry, I forgot them.
Im new here today and Im very nervous.
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PART 3

The chambermaid

Harry
Mary
Harry
Mary
Harry
Mary
Harry
Mary
Harry

What do you do, Mary?

Im a chambermaid.
Did you want to become a chambermaid ?
No, I hoped to become ail English teacher.
Do you understand English ?
Yes, and I speak it, too.
Did you learn English in the United States
No, I couldnt go to the United States.
I had to study with records.
Thats interesting.
So did I.

LESSON EI GHTEEN ( 1 8 )
EI GHTEENTH ( 1 8 t h ) LESSON

At a discotheque
PART 1

discotheque

a group

Steve

Tonight were going to a discotheque.

Im taking Sandra and Lauriell be with a friend
from my office.
We wanted to bring Danny, but I couldnt find a
girl for him.
I think itll be fun this evening.
The group thatll be there tonight plays terrific
music for dancing.
My friend, Mark, loves dancing.
Hell be very happy.
Maybe some of my other friendsll be there, too.
We often go there.
Its our favorite discotheque.
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W e like it f o r d a n c in g , b u t not for sitting and

listening.
T h e m u s i c s t o o lo u d for listening, a n d sitting is
b o r in g .
I h o p e it w o n t be t o o c r o w d e d tonight.

P ART 2

Can I help you ?

Yes, wed like a table near the dance f
Therell be four of us.
Receptionist Four?
Steve Yes. Another boyll be with us.
Hell be here soon.
Receptionist Is this table O.K.?
Steve Yes, fine.
This isnt bad, is it?
Sandra No, its good.
Are we too early?
Steve No. M arkll be here in a few minutes.
Where did Laurie go?
Sandra She went to the ladies room.
Shell be here soon.
Receptionist
Steve

Lesson 18
Steve

Mark
Steve
Mark
Steve

Heres Mark . . . hi!

Sandra, Id like you to meet Mark Fagan.
Mark, this is Sandra Warner.
Im sorry Im late. I had to go to the garage.
Why did you have to go to the garage?
To park my car.
I couldnt find a parking space.
Neither could I.
Getting drinks

Steve
Mark
Steve
Mark
Steve
Mark
Laurie
Mark
Laurie
Mark
Laurie
Mark

Ill get some drinks.

Whatll you have ?
Ill have a beer.
Do you know what kind they have?
No, I dont.
Neither do I.
Ill be back in a few minutes.
Wheres the group?
The boys are taking a break.
Do you know what the groups name is?
No. I couldnt read the name on the drum.
Neither could I. Whenll they be back?
In a few minutes.
Whats the music like ?
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L a u r ie

M a rk
L a u r ie
M a rk
L a u r ie

Its terrific for dancing.

Im sorry my brother isnt here.
Why?
He loves this kind of music.
Why didnt he come?
Steve couldnt find a girl for him.

Students
Laurie
Mark
Laurie
Mark
Laurie
Mark
Laurie
Mark
Laurie
Mark
Laurie
Mark
Laurie
Mark

Laurie

Mark
Laurie
Mark
Laurie
Mark

Do you work with Steve ?

Yes, for the summer. I m still a student.
You wont be here for long, will you?
No. Ill be here until the end of August,
and then Ill go home.
You wont have any vacation, will you?
Oh, yes. I ll have two weeks in the mountains.
And then?
Then Ill go to Boston.
Why will you go there ?
To study at Tufts University.
Oh, Ill be very near there.
Where will you be ?
I ll be at Smith in N ortham pton.
What are you going to study ?
Business.
I hope to work for an advertising agency someday.
And what about you ?
Itll be my first year.
I dont know what I want to study.
I think Id like to be a teacher.
Do you know what you want to teach ?
Im not really sure . . . maybe Ill teach Spanish.
Do you speak Spanish ?
Sure. Ive studied it for four years.
I cant speak the language but I can understand it.
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Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra

Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve

Sandra

Steve

This place isnt too bad, is it?

No, but its much too crowded.
Yes, its much too crowded, but its not too
hot, is it?
No, its not. The air conditioning works well.
The groups not too loud, is it?
No, its perfect.
Most groups are much too loud.
Yes, it seems the bad ones are always too loud.
You dont know what this number is, do you?
No. It sounds the same as the last number.
No, it doesnt.
Its completely different from the last one.
The rhythms different.
Yes. Maybe youre right.
Do you know what time it is ?
Yes, its ten of one (12:50).
Oh, it isnt really late, is it?
No. Why dont we have one more dance?
Don t worry, we wont be too late.
Will the Kents be angry?
Oh, no. They wont be angry, but well be
tired in the morning.
Will we be home before two (2:00)?
Yes, we will.
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PART 3

Johns party

AAA

Wholl be at Johns party tomorrow?

Ill be there. Y oull be there.
Johnll be there, of course.
Hell be with his girlfriend.
Judy Will Mary be there?
Jim Yes, shell be there.
Everyonell be there.
Judy W hat about Johns m other and father?
Jim Oh, no! They wont be there.
Theyll be at a friends house.
Judy
Jim

The best seats

Mary

I hope it wont be too hot

in the theater.
Joe No, I dont think it will be.
Mary We wont be too late, will we?
Joe No, we wont.
Well be on time.
Mary
I hope well have good seats.
Do you know what kind of seats we 11 have
Joe
Well have the best seats, of course.
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n in e te e n

n in e t e e n t h

(19

(19)

t h

) le sso n

A sales conference

We'll take
a bus to the airport.

Mr. Kent

Its seven thirty (7 :30) now.

At eight (8:00) Ill call a taxi.
The taxill take us to the airline terminal,
and then well take a bus to the airport.
I hope Kathy wont be late.
If shes late, well have to take a taxi to the airport.
Thatll be expensive.
Well be in Washington D.C. at ten after ten
( 10 :10).
It takes an hour to get there.

Mr. Tate has asked his secretary to meet us.

Shell take us to his office.
When we get to Mr. Tates office, Ill go with him
to the conference and Kathyll go with his wife.
Theyll spend the day together.
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I dont know what theyll do.

I hope Kathyll enjoy her day with Mrs. Tate.
I think the conferencell be very interesting.
I hope Ill see some of my old friends.
Thatll be nice.

Secretary
Mr. Kent
Secretary

Mr. Tate
Mr. Kent

Mr. Tate

This is our office, Mr. Kent.

Ill tell Mr. Tate youre here.
When hes ready, well go into his office.
Oh, no. When I tell him youre here,
hell want to see you immediately.
Hello, Dave.
I hope you had a pleasant trip.
Yes, it was the m ost enjoyable trip weve had
in a long time.
Bruce, I d like you to meet my wife, Kathy.
Kathy, this is Bruce Tate.
You met before . . . at a sales conference about
four years ago.
Oh, yes. I remember very well.
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M rs. K ent

M r. K ent
M r . T a te

When we met, you had to hurry away for an

appointment.
Where will your wife meet Kathy, Bruce?
Shell be here soon.
Shell be a little late because she had to go
to the dentists this morning.
When she arrives, Dave and Ill go to the
conference.
Shell take K athy sightseeing or shopping.
At the conference

M r. Kent
M r. Tate
M r. Kent
M r. Tate
M r. B oyd
M r. Tate

W holl represent our Boston office at the

conference?
A couple o f fellows will be there from Boston.
W ill Joe Boyd be there?
Yes, hes the m anager of the sales department.
A h, there he is . . . Joe!
H ello, Bruce.
Y o u rem em ber D ave K ent, dont you?
H e was a t our conference in Chicago four years

M r. B oyd

ago.
O h, yes . . . and then you went to our

M r. Kent

office.
T h a ts right.

G e n e va

L e s s o n 19

Mr. Boyd
Mr. Kent

Where will you go next ?

Im not sure.
When I met the manager of our New York office,
he offered me a job.
Mr. Boyd Will you take it?
Mr. Kent Maybe.
When we go back to New York City, Ill discuss
it with my wife.
Mr. Boyd If I were you, Id take it.
Mr. Kent Ill have to think about it.
Mr. Boyd Well discuss it later.
If we dont hurry, well be late for this meeting.
After the general meeting
Mr. Kent
Mr. Tate
Mr. Boyd
Mr. Kent
Mr. Boyd
Mr. Kent
Mr. Tate

That was the most interesting general meeting Ive

ever attended.
Yes, it was certainly more interesting than the one
we had last year.
And more enjoyable, too.
Well, its always satisfying to hear about success
and progress.
I didnt hear everything the president said.
Where are we going to open new offices ?
In Amsterdam and Hamburg.
And when theyre open, well have five European
offices: Amsterdam, Hamburg, Paris, London and
Milan.

a computer

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Mr. Boyd
Mr. Tate
Mr. Kent
Mr. Tate
Mr. Kent

Mr. Tate

What about Stockholm. Madrid and Geneva?

Oh, yes. Thats eight.
But remember, the other two large American
computer companies have ten European offices
But our sales are higher.
That's true. Our production has expanded more
rapidly.
When will our new offices open?
Theyll open next January.

Another Manhattan
Mr. Kent
Mr. Tate
Mr. Boyd
Mr. Kent
Mr. Boyd

Mr. Tate
Mr. Kent
Mr. Tate

Mr. Kent
Mr. Tate

Well have to go soon, Bruce.

Our wives will be back.
Oh, no. They wont be back yet.
Shall we have another drink with Joe?
Yes, I think you should have another drink with
me.
Oh, no. We really cant.
Thats ridiculous.
Of course you can.
Waiter, three M anhattans, please.
About your job offer, Dave . . .
I think you should take it.
Well, I dont think Kathy enjoys city life.
If you work in New York City, you can live in
the country.
If I were you, Id buy a house in Connecticut.
But it takes so long to get into New York City.
Youre absolutely wrong.
It only takes about an hour.
Really, Dave, you should take the job.
If you dont, youll be sorry.
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PART 3

Three hours by plane

Jim
Harry
Jim
Harry

How long does it take to get to Chicago ?

It takes about three hours by plane.
If I leave tomorrow morning, Ill be there by the
afternoon.
And if you go by train, itll take about twenty-four
hours.
\7 ii

Pat
Harry
Pat
Harry
Pat
Harry
Pat

Its much too nice for sitting inside today.

Yes, its a good day for walking.
The mountains arent far from here, are they?
No, but I cant walk there today.
Neither can I, and tomorrow will be Sunday.
Yes, and we cant walk there on Sunday, can we?
No, therell be too many people.
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I SON T W E N T Y
ENTIETH

(20

(20)
th

) LESSON

Sightseeing in Washington D c
PART 1

Mr. Kent

Were sorry we dont have more time for

sightseeing.
We arrived yesterday morning and we have to
leave tonight.
Yesterday morning Kathy did some shopping and
after lunch she did some sightseeing.
I had to go to the sales conference and so I
couldnt do any sightseeing.
Last night we were much too tired to do anything.

j
j

!
When K athys ready, well go downstairs for
breakfast.
During breakfast well plan our day.
Actually well only think about the m orning
because at one thirty (1 :30) were m eeting t

Tates.

Lesson 20
T h ey plan to d o s o m e sig h tse e in g w ith us after lunch.
I f the w e a th e r s nice, w e ll h av e a p icn ic in the
park.

It looks as if itll be a nice day.

I hope it wont be too hot.

PART 2

Finding the map

Lets sit here by the front window.

No. That tables much too small.
If we sit at a larger table, we can open the map.
Mrs. Kent O.K. Shall we sit here?
Mr. Kent No. I d prefer to sit near the back window.
Dont you want to sit by a window?
Mrs. Kent Yes, of course I do. W hen I w anted to sit by the
front window, you didnt w ant to.
Mr. Kent The table by the front window was too small, much
too small.
Mrs. Kent Lets look at the m ap now.
Mr. Kent Where is it? D o n t you have it?
Kent No, I think you have it.
Didnt you have it am ong your business papers ?
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

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Mr. Kent

N o . W hen I saw it upstairs it w as betw een your

sh op p in g bag and yo u r w riting paper, so I think
you should loo k in yo u r sh o p p in g bag.

Mrs.
Mr.
Mrs.
Mr.

Kent
Kent
Kent
Kent

I k n ow y o u re w ron g, but Ill lo o k . . .

I h o p e its there.
Y o u were right. H ere it is.
H eres our waitress with ou r breakfast.
W e ll lo o k at the m a p after breakfast.

Looking at the map

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

Mrs. Kent

Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
M r. Kent

Were here, on M Street, and were going to meet

the Tates at the entrance to the art museum.
T hats ideal.
Well go east on Constitution Avenue and when we
get to the Senate Buildings well turn right.
Yes, then after weve visited the Capitol, well
walk along the other side of the Mall to the
museum.
Maybe we should walk down the middle of the Mall.
O.K. That sounds as if itll be nice.
Shall we walk or shall we take the bus to
Constitution Avenue ? I always prefer walking.
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Mrs. Kent

Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

I usually prefer taking the bus.

But wait a minute!
Weve forgotten the White House.
Dont you want to see that?
Oh. Of course I do. Lets go there first.
Good. Lets go.
The Supreme Court

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr.
Mrs.
Mr.
Mrs.
Mr.

Kent
Kent
Kent
Kent
Kent

Mrs. Kent

Do you know what that building is ?

Isnt that the Treasury Department?
No, we walked by the Treasury earlier so it cant
be that.
Lets look at the map.
Its the Supreme Court, isnt it?
Dont you think it looks like old Roman
architecture ?
No, it looks like Greek architecture.
Shall we go inside?
Its closed, so we cant.
Cant we go inside the Capitol either ?
Yes, we can, but well have to hurry.
Remember, we planned to meet the Tates at
one-thirty (1:30).
Oh, yes. If we hurry, well be on time.

The Suprem e Court

Lesson 20
Walking in Washington D.C.

The White House

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

Mrs. Kent

Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

Mrs. Kent

D idnt you drive by the White House when you

went to the conference yesterday?
Yes, we did, but we drove by it very fast.
Lets walk around it today.
I always prefer walking to driving.
Yes, so do I, but I get tired very easily.
If you get tired today, well take a bus.
A rent we there now?
I can see the top of the White House.
Oh, yes. T h ats the back of it.
D ont you think we should walk around to the
front?
Yes, lets do that.
A nd then if we go right, well be on Fifteenth (15th)
Street.
Yes, and then when we get to Constitution Avenue
well turn left and we can walk straight to the
Senate Buildings.
It seems as if our planll be perfect.

Lesson 20
PART 3

Studying

Mrs. Slade John! Where are you?

John Im upstairs.
Mrs. Slade What are you doing?
John Im watching television.
Mrs. Slade Come downstairs immediately.
I want you to do your studying.
John I prefer watching television, Mom.
Mrs. Slade Its much too early to watch television.
John But I dont like studying, Mom.
Mrs. Slade D ont you want to go to college?
John Yes, Mom.
Oh, O.K. I ll go into the back room.

The lake
Harry
Judy
Harry
Judy
Harry
^udy

Shall we dance?
What a good idea. Thank you.
Lets go to the front by the group.
O.K. But it looks as if its very crowded there.
Well, if you get hot or tired, well go outside.
Its very nice by the lake.
Lets stay inside.
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Going to Connecticut
PART 1

M r. Wiese

Danny, Laurie and Sandra are going to meet me

here soon.
I hope theyll be able to find me.
They havent been at Grand Central Station before
so they might have trouble.
Its a huge place so they might get lost.
Ill worry about them until I see them.
Before I left my office, I called their hotel.
Danny was ready but neither of the girls was
ready.
He was angry.
Theyre coming to our house for the weekend.
I hope well have good weather.
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If the weathers nice, theyll be able to spend a
lot of time on the beach.
They like to swim.
M y children like to swim , too.
So d o I.
I h ope itll be a nice weekend.
PART 2

At the railroad station

Laurie

Hello, Mr. Wiese. Were not late, are we?

Mr. Wiese

Hello, Laurie.
No, youre not late. I was a little early.
Laurie When does the train leave ?
Mr. Wiese It leaves at four twenty-seven (4:27).
If we hurry, well be able to catch it.
Laurie Is it a local train ?
Mr. Wiese No, its an express.
Laurie Mr. Wiese, shall I buy the tickets?
Mr. Wiese Oh, yes. I forgot about them.
Theres the window.
Laurie Do you know how much the fare is ?
Mr. Wiese Three, twenty-five ($3.25) for a one-way ticket or
six dollars (S6.00) for a round-trip ticket.
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Laurie
Mr. Wiese
Laurie

Mr. Wiese

Shall I buy round-trip tickets?

Y es, and ask for a timetable, too.
Y o u ll need it on Sunday.
O .K . I ll m eet y ou at the track entrance.
W hich track is ours?
T rack twenty-three.
I ll take your suitcase.
W hich o n e is y ou rs?

Laurie
Mr. Wiese
Laurie
Mr. Wiese

T h at o n e s m ine.
Hurry, T h e train leaves at four twenty-seven (4*27)
O n track tw enty-three?
Y es.

The suitcases

Mr. Wiese

Lets sit in this car.

Girls, you sit here.
Danny and Ill put your suitcases on the rack.

Danny
Mr. Wiese
Danny

Whose is this one?

T hats Sandras.
Hers is heavy.
Yes. She always brings a lot of things wi
Shes always changing her clothes.

Mr. Wiese
Danny

Is this hers, too?

No, thats Lauries.

Lesson 21
Mr. Wiese
Danny

And wheres yours?

Mines here. Its. this small bag.
Ive only brought my bathing suit and a few
other things.
I hope well be able to swim.
Mr. Wiese Of course you will.
Danny Will we be able to swim when we get there?
Mr. Wiese Yes, I think so.
Although the tidell be low, itll be O.K.
You wont be able to dive off the dock.
When the tides high, youll be able to dive.
Danny Thats O.K.
I like to dive but I prefer to swim.
Sports

she likes to swim

Mr. Wiese
Danny
Mr. Wiese
Danny
Mr. Wiese

Danny
Mr. Wiese
Danny
Mr. Wiese

she likes to dive

Dont the girls like to swim?

Laurie likes to swim and she also likes to dive.
Shes very good.
And what about Sandra ?
I know she likes to sunbathe.
Doesnt she like to swim?

Im not sure.
Girls never talk about sports.
Yes, thats true. Do you like other sports.
Oh, yes.
What do you like to do in the winter?

Lesson 21
Danny

Mr. Wiese

Danny
Mr. Wiese
Danny
*

1 like to skate and I love to ski.

Fred likes to ski, doesnt he?
Yes, he does.
Although he didnt learn to ski until we
moved to Connecticut, hes very good now
I didnt learn until I went to France for a
vacation, but I learned quickly, too.
Does either of your parents ski?
No, neither of them skis, but Laurie does.

he likes to skate

he loves to ski

A long train ride

Mr. Wiese
Danny
Mr. Wiese
Danny
Mr. Wiese
Danny
Mr. Wiese
Danny

Mr. Wiese

Its five thirty (5 :30) and the train arrives at

five forty-two (5 :42).
Were almost there.
That didnt seem like a long ride.
Although it takes an hour and fifteen minutes,
it never seems very long.
Shall we get the baggage down before the
train stops?
Yes, lets take it down now.
Are these suitcases ours?
N o. Neither of them is ours.
Ours are on this side.
Oh, yes. I remember.
The girls have grey suitcases. These are theirs.
A nd this briefcase is yours, isnt it?
Yes. T hank you. W ere almost at the station.
Lets walk tow ard the door.
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FART 3

Dollar bills

Harry
Jim
Harry
Jim
Harry
Jim
Harry

Whose are these two dollar bills ?

Theyre mine.
They arent yours.
Theyre Johns, arent they?
No, they arent his.
His are new.
What are yours like?
Mine are old.
Neither of these bills is old.

Friends

Pat
Mary
Pat
John
Pat
Harry

Pat

Mary, will you be able to help me this evening?

No, I wont, but Ill be able to help you tomorrow.
John, can you help me today?
Im sorry. I cant help you today or tomorrow but
Ill be able to help you the day after tomorrow.
Harry. W hat about you ? Can you help me ?
I dont think so.
I wont be able to help you until I see you next
week.
W hat helpful friends!
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(22nd)

L E S S O N

W hat happened
PART 1

Laurie

W eve been at the hotel since about ten oclock

( 10:00).
M om and D ad ll probably be back by midnight.
Theyd hoped to get back earlier but they missed
the plane.
They called us a little while ago.
M om was angry because the taxi driver had
driven so slowly.
T he plane had left when they arrived at the airport.
I f theyd arrived fifteen m inutes sooner, they
w ould have caught it.

Were waiting to hear about their trip.

Neither of them had visited Washington D.C.
before they went on this trip.
Both of them were quite excited.
^
Dad had read a little about the city before they^
After hed read about it, he was even more exc
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We re anxious to tell them about our weekend, too.
If theyd caught the plane, they would have been
here by now.
Well probably be awake for a long time.
I hope I wont go to sleep before they return.
PART 2

The White House

Tell me about your weekend.

What did you do after youd arrived at Mr. Tates
office?
Mrs. Kent I spent the day with Mrs. Tate.
After Dad and Mr. Tate had left for the conference,
she and I went out.
Laurie Did anyone else go with you?
Mrs. Kent No, no one else went with us.
If someone else had gone with us, it would have
caused confusion.
Mr. Kent If you have a lot of women together, youll have
trouble.
Laurie Where did you go, Mom ?
Mrs. Kent To the White House.
Laurie

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Laurie
Mrs. Kent
Laurie
Mrs. Kent

Laurie
Mrs. Kent
Laurie
Mrs. Kent

M rs. Kent
Laurie
M rs. Kent
Laurie
M rs. Kent
Laurie
Mrs. Kent
Laurie
M rs. Kent

Did
Oh,
Did
No,

you go through the whole house?

no, a lot of its private.
you see any famous people?
I dont think so.

There was a group of men who looked importa

but I didnt recognize any of them.
am
W hat else did you do ?
After wed toured the White House, we shocDeri
for a little while.
1 **
Did you take your camera with you?
Yes, we took it with us on Sunday.
We took a lot of pictures of our capital.

Tell us about your weekend.

D id you have fun ?
Yes, we had a marvelous time.
D id you have any trouble on Friday?
N o, after you and D ad had gone we packed our
stuff.
A nd did you m eet M r. Wiese on time?
Yes, hed called us before he left his office.
W hat did he do th a t for ?
To rem ind us, I guess.
W as the train ride all right?
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Lesson 22
Laurie
Mrs. Kent
Laurie
Mrs. Kent
Laurie
Mrs. Kent

I guess so.
Id brought a book, so I read that.
Dont: your eyes hurt when you read on a train?
No, mine dont.
Do yours?
Yes. Theyre probably weaker than yours.
Mine are very strong.
Youre lucky.
Dannys wet clothes

Mr. Kent
Laurie

I guess Dannys sleeping, isnt he?

Yes, hed gone to sleep before you called.
He and Fred woke up early this morning.
After theyd played ball for a couple of hours,
they went out in the boat.
Mr. Kent But the Wieses dont have a boat.
Whose boat was it?
Laurie A neighbors. Fred had borrowed it.
Mr. Kent That was nice.
Did they have fun ?
Laurie Oh, yes. It was very funny, too.
They stopped to look at the motor and Danny
out of the boat.
.
All o f his clothes were wet when the boys returnt
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\trs. Kent
Laurie
M rs. Kent
Laurie

W h a t did M rs. W iese s a y ?

N o t h i n g ; she lautihed.
D id e v e r y o n e else l a u c h ?
Yes. we all l a u g h e d .
A f t e r h e d c h a n g e d his c lo th e s , I p u t them on the
c l o t h e s line.
T h e y re d r y now .

M rs. Kent

T h a t s g o o d .
T h e picnic

Mrs. Kent
Laurie

Mrs. Kent
Laurie

Mr. Kent
Laurie
M rs. Kent
Laurie
Mr. Kent

W hat else did you do today?

After wed gone for a swim, Sandra and I helped
Mrs. Wiese.
We cooked food for a picnic.
Is Mrs. Wiese a good cook?
Yes, shes an excellent cook and a great hostess.
After wed been there for a couple of hours, we
didnt feel like guests: we felt like members of the
family.
W here did you have your picnic?
Oh, th at was an adventure.
We went out in the boat Fred had borrowe
W hat did you do that for?
To get to the island.
Oh, you had your picnic on an islan .
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L a u r ie

Mr. Kent
Laurie

Thats right. It was great.

The sun was hot, the sea was warm, and the air
was fresh and clean.
What a day!
It sounds like a good day.
Did everyone else enjoy it, too?
Oh, yes.
Well probably never forget it.

PART 3

Sightseeing

MUSEUM

Bob
Pat
Bob
Pat
Bob
Pat
Bob
Pat

Where did you go yesterday ?

In the morning we went to the zoo.
Where else did you go ?
After wed gone to the zoo, we went to a museum.
What else did you see?
The Empire State Building.
Before you went on the river or after?
After. But before we saw the Empire State
Building, wed walked down Fifth Avenue.
When wed spent all our money there, we went to
see the Empire State Building.
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Pictures

Andy
Pat
Andy
Pat

I want to take a picture.

You cant take pictures in the White House.
Who cant?
No one can. Its private.
You have to leave cameras at the main entrance.
Andy W ho? Everyone?
Pat Yes, everyone.

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(23rd)

(23)
l e s s o n

The doctor
PART 1

Mrs. Kent

Ill have to take Danny to a doctor today.

When he woke up this morning, he didnt feel
well.
At breakfast he complained about a headache.
Hed taken aspirin but that hadnt helped.
After wed had breakfast I called my sister and she
gave me her doctors number.
After Id explained our problem, his nurse gave us
an early appointm ent so that I wouldnt waste the
whole day.
If we were at home, I wouldnt worry about him,
but 1 want to be careful here so that he won t ru
his vacation.
ryj
If I told him to stay in bed, hed probably e *
but if the doctor tells him to go to bed, he g
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D a n n y h ates to g o to the d o c to r s.
H e s afraid o f d o cto rs.
H e h ates to tak e m ed icin e and h e s afraid o f
in jection s.

PART 2

An accident
Mrs. Kent
Nurse
Mrs. Kent
Nurse
Danny
Nurse

Danny
Nurse

Danny
Nurse
Danny

Im Mrs. Ketchams sister, Mrs. Kent.

Hello. Im Miss Anders, Dr. Shenks nurse.
And this is my son, Danny.
How do you feel ?
Not very well.
The doctor wont be able to see you yet.
Theres been an emergency that he must take, care
of first.
Was there an accident?
Yes, a little while ago a woman came into the
office with a child.
Shed put a towel around his head.
Why had she done that?
So that the bleeding would stop.
W hat had happened?
an accident

Nurse

Danny
Nurse

The child had fallen from his bicycle.

When he fell he hit his head against the edge of
the sidewalk.
Hed cut his face and head very badly but he
didnt have to go to the hospital.
Had he broken any bones ?
No, his mother thought hed broken his arm or
his leg but he hadnt.
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A cold

Doctor
Danny
Doctor

Danny
Doctor

Denny
Doctor
Danny
D octor

Im sorry you had to wait so long.

T hats all right.
Was the boy hurt badly?
No. After Id cleaned his head, he felt much
better.
So did his mother.
The blood had frightened her.
She probably thought it was much worse than it
really was.
Yes, mothers are always worrying about their
children.
Now, w hats the matter with you?
I have a sore throat and a headache.
D o you feel tired?
Yes, my whole body feels weak.
I really feel terrible.
Im sorry to hear that.
1*11 have to examine you.

a headed*
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An injection

D o c to r

Danny
Doctor

Danny
Doctor
Danny
Doctor
Danny

Open your mouth wide so that I can

look at your throat.
Yes, its very red.
Ill have to give you an injection.
Cant you give me pills ?
An injection is better than pills.
If I gave you pills, youd probably be sick for a
few days, but, if I give you an injection, youll
feel better tomorrow.
Are you sure?
I hate injections.
Yes, Im sure.
I advise you to have an injection.
Will I be able to go out tomorrow?
Probably, if you rest today.
If you get plenty of rest, youll feel better.
Good. Ill sleep today so that Ill be able to go
out tomorrow.

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Advice

Doctor
Danny
Mrs. Kent
Doctor
Mrs. Kent
Doctor

Mrs. Kent
Doctor
Mrs. Kent
Doctor

Dannys caught a cold.

His throats very red and he has a temperature.
Ill be better soon.
Will he?
Yes, Ive given him an injection so that hell feel
better soon.
W hats your advice, doctor?
My advice is that he should get plenty of sleep
today so that he wont get tired again.
If he gets too tired, hell be very sick.
Yes, and if he got sick, he wouldnt enjoy his
vacation.
Yes, he wont enjoy his vacation unless hes
feeling healthy.
And I wont enjoy my vacation unless everyone
else is happy, too.
Oh, I almost forgot.
Heres a prescription for some medicine.^
Take it every two hours so that you won t c

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PART 3

If...
an island

Jim
Judy
Jim
Judy
Jim
Judy
Jim
Judy
Jim
Judy

If I had a lot of money, Id buy an island.

But you dont have a lot of money.
I know. But if I had a lot of money, Id buy an
island.
What would you do, if you bought an island ?
If I bought an island, Id live on it.
If you lived on an island, you might get sick.
Of course, I wouldnt live there unless I had three
wives.
What would they do, if you had three wives ?
One would clean, one would cook and the other
would take care of me.
I m sorry you dont have a lot of money.

Work tomorrow

Pat
Tom
Pat
Tom
Pat
Tom
* Pat

Im going for a swim in the lake.

Why ?
So that Ill catch a cold.
If you catch a cold, youll have to stay in bed.
I guess I will.
Why do you want to catch a cold ?
So that I wont have to go to work tomorrow.

LES S ON T W E N T Y - F O U R ( 2 4 )
TWENTY-FOURTH

(24TH)

LESSON

College
PART 1

M r. Ketcham

This morning the Kents are coming here so that

I can show them the college.
Dave and Kathy hope their son will like it.
Danny doesnt want to go to college.
If he likes it, maybe hell change his mind.
He doesnt like to study.
His father thinks Dannys lazy.
I dont agree with Dave.
I doubt that Dannys really lazy.
It sounds as if hes interested in other kinds of
things.
At his age I didnt want to study either.
^
You seldom worry about the future when you
his age.
Ill tell him about the advantages of a college
education.
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Then I ll show him the sports fields.

I f he saw the boys on the football field, hed want
to go to college.
And if he sees some of the girls, hell change his
mind very quickly.
I hope hes easy to persuade.

PART 2

Mr. Ketchams office

Mr. Kent
Secretary
Mr. Ketcham
Mr. Kent
Mr. Ketcham
Mr. Kent
Mr. Ketcham
Mr. Kent

Excuse me. Can you tell me where Mr. Ketchams

office is?
The next door on the left is his.
Ah, heres Mr. Ketcham now.
Hi, Dave. Wheres the rest of your family?
Theyre outside.
I suggested they waited out there.
What did you do that for?
I thought youd probably be busy.
Nonsense. You should have brought them in.
Theyre taking a walk so that they can see where
things are.
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Mr. Ketcham

Mr. Kent

Mr. Ketcham

I suggest you and Danny and I look around

together so that Ill be able to answer his
questions.
Yes, I agree.
If you have too many people, it causes confusion
You know how it is.
Lets go now.
We dont have any time to waste.

College kids

Mr. Ketcham
Danny

Mr. Ketcham
Danny

Hi, Danny. How do you feel today?

Im not sure how I feel.
Better, I think.
The doctors advice was good.
How do you like the college ?
-H I
I doubt th at I ll like it, but I like where it is and
like its size.
It looks as if its very small.
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M r. K e tc h a m

Danny
Mr. Ketchant

Danny
Mr. Ketcham

Danny
Mr. Ketcham
Danny
Mr. Ketcham
Daimy

Yes, its very pleasant.

There are only about two thousand students.
What kind of kids go to this college?
Thats a difficult question to answer.
I guess its an impossible question to answer.
There are all kinds.
Theyre difficult to describe.
What do they like to do in their spare time ?
All kinds of things.
There are lots of different kinds of clubs to join,
Some go to the library to study.
Do they have to go to the library to study ?
No, they study where they want to.
Do you know what sports they have?
Oh, yes, the college has teams for all kinds of
sports.
It sounds as if its fun to go to college.

Lesson 24
A good suggestion

all k in ds o f m usic

Mr. Ketcham
Danny
Mr. Ketcham
Mr. Kent
Danny
Mr. Ketcham
Danny
Mr. Kent

Mr. Ketcham
Danny
Mr. Ketcham

Danny

If you dont go to college, whatll you do, Danny?

Im not sure what Ill do.
You really should go to college.
If you have the chance, its a shame to waste it.
Thats my advice, too.
Weve suggested he try it for a year.
But I dont like to study.
What do you like to do?
To play the drums.
Id like to become a jazz drummer.
Thats a silly thing to say.
You cant become a professional drummer unless
youre very good.
Why dont you study music at college?
I doubt that you can study jazz here.
You can study only classical music, cant you?
Of course not.
You can study all kinds of music and there are
lots of groups to join.
Thats the best suggestion yet.
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What Danny thought.

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Ketcham
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Ketcham
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Ketcham
Mr. Kent
Mr. Ketcham
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Ketcham

Mrs. Kent

Do you know where the kids are ?

At the student center.
I suggested they had a coffee.
Do you know what Danny thought?
It seems as if he liked everything.
I think weve persuaded him.
Marvelous. How did you change his mind?
Well, I told him about the sports.
And then he told Danny about the music.
And then Danny saw a group of pretty girls.
Why dont you send us some information ?
O.K. And if you have any questions to ask,
write to me.
You know where the college is.
Its address is on the card.
Thanks.
Now, we should go.

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PART 3

Johns future

Bob
Pat
Bob
Pat
Bob
Pat
Bob

John looks as if hes worried.

I agree with you.
M aybe hes worried about his school work.
Yes, if he wants to go to college, he has to do
well in high school.
And if he wants to do well in high school, he
must not be lazy.
I agree.
I think we have to persuade him to think about
his future.
M ary s present

A ndy
Bob
A ndy

Bob

A ndy

W hat kind o f things does Mary like?

I suggest you ask her.
I can t ask her.
I w ant to buy her a birthday present.
I think I m ight buy her a novel.
I d o ubt th a t she likes books.
She adores all kinds o f clothes.
A nd m ost kinds o f jewelry.
T h a ts a good suggestion.
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TWENTY-FIVE

TWENTY-FIFTH

(25TH)

(25)
LESSON

Bargains
PART 1

Danny

Skips brought D ad and me to a huge mens store.

Their summer sale began this morning.
Skip thinks well get some good bargains.
I hope so.
At the moment Skip and Dad are in the shoe
department looking at shoes.
Theres a crowd of men waiting to buy shoes.
I dont need shoes so D ad has suggested I look at
something else.
Skip thinks I should buy a new watch because
some of the watches are half-price.
Ive found a watch I like but its expensive.
I doubt that I can afford it.
D ad wont allow me to buy an expensive watch.
I tried to choose a less expensive one but they re
all ugly except this one.
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N o n e o f th e o th e r s is as a ttr a c tiv e as this one.
I t h i n k i t s a b a rg a in .
I m a f r a i d D a d w o n t th in k so.

PART 2

Wheres the suit department?

Danny
Mr. Kent

Did you buy a pair of shoes, Dad ?

No. None of the ones I liked was the right size.
My feet are very wide and most of the shoes were
for narrow feet.
Danny Thats a shame.
Is Skip still there looking at shoes?
Mr. Kent I dont think so.
I left him paying the clerk.
Hes probably in the suit department now,
waiting for us.
We shouldnt keep him waiting.
Danny Do you know where it is?
Mr. Kent Im afraid not.
Why dont you ask that clerk ?
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Danny

P a rd o n m e.
C a n y o u te ll m e w h e r e t h e s u it d e p a r t m e n t is
p lease?

Man

I m a f r a i d n o t .
I m a c u s t o m e r , n o t a c le r k .
A n y c l e r k w ill b e a b l e t o tell y o u .
T h e r e s o n e s t a n d i n g b e h i n d th e h a n d k e r c h ie f
c o u n te r.
H e ll *be a b l e t o tell y o u .

Danny

I h o p e so.

Escalators

Danny
Mr. Kent
Danny
Mr. Kent
Danny
Mr. Kent
Danny
Skip

Is this the suit department?

I think so.
Oh, yes. Theres Skip, standing in front of the cas
register.
Where?
There, behind that fat man.
Oh, yes. I doubt that hell see us.
I suggest we walk toward him.
Its not necessary to hurry: hes seen us.
Did you get lost?
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Danny

I m a f r a i d so .
A c l e r k w o r k i n g o n t h e first f lo o r g av e us
w ro n g d ire c tio n s.

S k ip

W e ve b e e n o n e v e r y f l o o r e x c e p t th e b a s e m e n t
W h a t a sham e.
c e m e n t.
I s h o u ld h a v e sta y e d w ith y o u .

Danny

I t s a ll r i g h t .
I lik e to rid e o n e sc a la to rs .

A bargain
Mr. Kent
Skip

Mr. Kent
Skip
Mr. Kent
Skip
Mr. Kent
Skip
Mr. Kent

Do you think Ill be able to find a suit here?

Yes, I think so.
They have any size and any style you want.
W hat color do you like ?
Any color except blue.
What about this brown one?
D ont you think its smart?
Yes, and it looks as if its my size.
How tall are you?
Five feet, eleven inches (5 ft. 11 in*)
W hats your chest m e a su r e m e n t?
About forty inches (40 in.).
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Skip

Mr. Kent
Skip
Mr. Kent

Thats a shame. This ones too large.

I suggest you try this one.
Its only seventy-five dollars ($75).
Im sure its worth much more.
Youre right.
Dont you think the materials good?
Yes, the qualitys excellent.
Ill try it on and if it fits, Ill buy it.
Its a bargain.

Dannys watch

Mr. Kent
Danny
Mr. Kent

Danny

Mr. Kent

How much money have you spent, Danny ?

I havent added it up yet.
Well, heres a pencil and a piece of paper.
Add it up and then well discuss the watch.
Maybe youll be able to afford it.
I hope so.
The total am ounts fourteen dollars and forty cents
($14.40).
Thats not bad.
I thought youd spent more.
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Danny

Well, I bought the least expensive shirts and the

least expensive tie.
The tie was less expensive than the one I showed
you.

M r. K e n t

Good. Lets look at the watch you want.

Ive chosen a good watch.
Itll be necessary to have a good one for college.
College? . . . Oh, yes . . . youll need a good one
for college.
Is Skip in the watch department waiting for us ?
I hope not.
No . . - He went to get some cigarettes and
matches.
Doesnt he smoke a pipe?
Yes, but he smokes cigarettes, too.
Hes going to meet us at the barber shop.

Danny
M r. Kent
Danny
M r. K e n t

Danny
M r. K e n t

Lesson 25
PART 3

Matches

H arry
Bob
H arry

P a r d o n m e . D o y o u h a v e a lig h t, p le a s e ?
I m a f r a i d n o t . I d o n t s m o k e .
T h a t s a s h a m e . N o n e o f m y m a t c h e s lights.
T h e y r e w e t.

Bob

I s u g g e s t y o u a s k t h a t m a n s ittin g in th e co m er.
H e sm okes.

H arry
Joe
H arry

P a r d o n m e . D o y o u h a v e a m a t c h , p le a s e ?
Y e s . I t h i n k s o . H e r e y o u a re .
T h a n k y o u . W o u l d y o u lik e a c ig a r e tte ?

J o e . N o , t h a n k y o u . I d o n t s m o k e c ig a re ttes .
I o n l y s m o k e a p ip e .

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LESSON

TWENTY-SIX

TWENTY-SIXTH

(26)

(26th)

LESSON

A sad day for Sandra

PART 1

Sandra

I used to like going home but today Im sad.

I wish I werent going home.
I cant believe Ive already been here for two and
a half weeks.
I used to think that three weeks was plenty of time
for a vacation.
Now I wish I had six weeks.
Ill be returning by ship.
If the weathers good, Ill be spending a lot of time
sunbathing on the deck.
If its not good, Ill be sitting in my cabin.
I know Ill be thinking about Steve.
Although weve only known each other for two
weeks, Ill miss him.
Hes promised to write and well be seeing each
other in November.
Hell be staying in Geneva for a week.
He hasnt traveled abroad before.
He used to travel only in the United States.
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P AR T 2

A letter
Mrs. Kent
Sandra

This letter belongs to you, Sandra.

I wonder who its from . . . the Wieses.

6 Park Drive
Fairfield, Connecticut 06430
July 13, 1971
Dear Sandra,
We wish we could be at the ship to say good-bye
to you but, unfortunately, Mike has to work.
Thank you for the beautiful vase you sent us. Ive
put it on the little table under the picture window. First
I put it on the narrow shelf above the television but I was
afraid that it might drop and break.
Dont forget to call our friend, David Kilgour, when
you get back to Geneva. Hes a very interesting person. He
used to work at Mikes bank, but now he works for another bank.
^If you come back to New York, remember to call us.
e^
to see you again.
We 11 be thinking of you.
Much love,
Karen and Mike
The Wieses
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A surprise

Mr. Kent
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra

Theres someone knocking at the door.

I wonder who it is.
Hello, everyone.
Steve! What are you doing here?
I have to take some papers to our office near the
docks, so I drove here first.
How nice!
Kathy, its time we looked for Danny and Laurie.
I think theyve gotten lost.
I wonder where they are.
You didnt forget to ask about your business trip
to Europe, did you?
No, I remembered to ask.
How long will you be staying in Geneva?
Ill be staying there for nine days.
Pardon me. What did you say ?
I said, Ill be staying there for nine days
How wonderful!
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A form
Oh, darn!
Whats the matter?
Ive lost the form they gave me.
Have you checked your pocketbook ?
Yes, its not there.
Is it under your suitcase ?
No.
Between these two books ?
No.
Among these papers ?
No.
On the shelf below the sink ?
No.
Oh, here it is . . .
Steve Where?
Sandra I found it in my pocket.
I guess Im nervous.
I wonder why that is.
I didnt use to be nervous.
Steve If you give me a pen, Ill fill out the form.
Last name?
Sandra Warner.
Steve First name?
Sandra Sandra.
Steve Address ?
Sandra 34 Rue Temple, Geneva, Switzerland.
Steve Date of birth ?
Sandra May 2nd, 1950.
Steve Place of birth ?
Sandra Honolulu, Hawaii.
Steve Sex?
Sandra Female.
Steve Nationality?
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Saitdra
Steve
Sandra
Steve
Sandra

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Sandra U.S.A.
Steve Passport n u m b er.

F296387.
Marital status?
Sandra Single.
Steve O.K. Now, you sign it.
Sandra
Steve

Mr. Kent
Sandra
Mrs. Kent
Sandra
Mr. Kent

I guess its time we left.

Thanks for everything.
We wish you were going to California with us.
So do I.
Thanks again. Good-bye.
Good-bye.
Well be watching from the pier.

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PART 3

Bob used to smoke.

Harry
Bob
Harry
Bob

Do you smoke, Bob?

No, I used to smoke.
Do you drink?
No, not now. I used to drink.
Im married now and I have four children.
I cant afford to drink or smoke,
and my wife wont allow me to smoke.

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LESSON

TW ENTY-SEVEN

(27)

tw enty

- s e v e n t h ( 2 7 t h ) L M son

Skip's job
PART 1

Skip

Yesterday, while we were shopping, Dave asked

me about my job, so Ive asked him to come
with me today.
Ill be inspecting two factories.
Each factory makes a product which I advertise.
The first one which well be visiting is a candy
factory.
The other factory which well be inspecting
manufactures business machines.
The computers are made here and then theyre
sold in Europe.
Theyre nearly the same as the ones which Mr.
Kent sells.
Recently Ive visited a number of my clients.
I used to work in my office all of the time.
I rarely saw my clients outside of my
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27

They usually came here: I seldom went to their

facto ries.

They used to invite me to their factories

occasionally.
My job is much more interesting now.
It didnt use to be nearly as enjoyable.
Now its the kind of job which is completely
different each day.

Hi, Jill. Is this where Mr. Burbanks office is?

Jill Dont you know where it is yet?
Skip No, I dont. Thats why I asked.
Jill Oh . . . men! How stupid they are!
It s on the hall which youve just passed.
Skip

Skip

Oh! Thats where it is.

Yes, thats where its always been.

*P I was only joking. I knew where it was.
I needed an excuse to talk to you.
While I was driving here, I was thinking about you.
Would you like to go to Jeffs party?

Jill

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Jill
Skip
Jill

Skip
Jill
Skip
Jill

Skip
Jill
Skip

Is that next Saturday?

Yes, thats when it is.
Id love to go.
I m sorry I was so rude a minute ago.
I was getting angry just before you arrived
Why ?
I was trying to fix this darn machine.
W hats the matter with it ?
I dont know.
Ive pushed each button and pulled each handle
but it still doesnt work.
Why dont you plug it in?
Electric machines need electricity.
Oh. Thats how it works.
Oh . . . women! How stupid they are!
Mr. Burbank

Skip
Mr. Kent
Skip
M r. Kent
Skip

Sorry I kept you waiting, Dave.

I was wondering what you were doing.
I was talking to a secretary.
Oh. T hats why you enjoy your job.
T hats one of the reasons, I guess.
W hat were you doing while I was in
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Mr. Kent

W h ile y o u w ere ta lk in g to her, I was read in g a

m ag azin e.
I t s p u b lish e d b y th e C a n d y M a k e r s A ssociation.
D o y o u m in d i f I k e e p th e m a g a z in e ?

Skip

I d o n t m in d if y o u k e e p it b u t I ll ask
M r. B u r b a n k if he m in d s.

i\fr. Burbank

A h , here he is.

H ello. D o y o u m in d if we delay o u r to u r fo r a
few m in u te s ?
W h ile I w as d ic ta tin g a letter to m y secretary,
m y wife called.
D o y o u m in d i f I call h e r ?

Skip

O f c o u rs e w e d o n t m in d .

Made by machine

Mr. Burbank
Mr. Kent
Mr. Burbank
Skip
Mr. Burbank

Now, youve seen how the chocolate is made.

Would you like to see how each candy is filled ?
Yes, please.
Ive never completely understood that.
You understood it when it was explained, didnt
you, Skip ?
Oh, yes. I even wrote a report about it.
May I introduce Mr. Hart, the foreman.
Hell explain how the candies are filled.
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Mr. H art

Y es, I ll sh o w y o u h o w th e y re filled.
I filled s o m e a few m in u te s ago.

Mr. Kent

T h e y re n o t m a d e b y h a n d , a r e th e y ?

M r. H art

O h , n o . T h e y re m a d e b y m a c h in e s w hich I ll
s h o w y o u la te r.

Filling candies

Mr. Hart

Mr. Kent
Mr. Hart
Mr. Kent
Mr. Hart

The candys filled like this.

First you choose a filling from one of these dishes.
Each dish contains a different filling.
Then you put it into this bag which is attached to
the filling needle.
When youre ready, you stick the needle into
the bottom of the chocolate shell and then you
squeeze the bag, like this.
Of course, this is done by machines.
I see. Is this the only method which you can use?
Oh, no. There are a lot of other methods.
Who puts them into the boxes?
Thats done by a machine which is able to count
them automatically.
It occasionally makes a mistake, but each box is
checked by a girl, before its wrapped.
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PART 3

Policeman
Harry
Policeman

Harry
Policeman
Harry
Policeman
Harry
Policeman

What were you doing last night at ten oclock?

I was listening to the radio.
I see.
While you were listening to your radio,
someone stuck a knife into an old lady.
Where? Outside my house?
I didnt say that, sir.
A knife was stuck into an old lady.
How terrible!
Someone saw a man running toward your house.
A man was seen running toward my house ?
But I was listening to my radio.
I didnt say y u > sir.
I said a m an .

Lesson 27
The camera

Jim
Judy
Jim
Judy

How is a picture taken with this camera?

Fm not sure how it works.
I think you hold the camera like this.
A pictures taken each time that button is pushed,
isnt it?
No, not that button the button which is on the
top. You push it like this.

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L E S S O N

T W E N T Y - E I G H T

T W E N T Y - E I G H T H

(28TH)

(28)
L E S S O N

A new job
P AR T 1

Mr. Kent

An interesting job has been advertised in the

newspaper.
A sales managers required by a large company.
Ive written to them but I havent been contacted
yet.
This is a copy of the letter which I sent.

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B e a rd s le y H o t e l
91 E a s t T h i r t y - n i n t h S treet
N e w Y o r k C ity , N e w Y o r k 10016
J u l y 8, 1971

Personnel M anager
World C om puter C o m p a n y
Main Street
White Plains, N ew Y o rk 10604
Dear Sir:

Sales Manager Ref: JG/Q

I am interested in the position of sales manager
which you advertised in todays newspaper.
I am presently employed by Computers Incorporated.
For the last three years I have been in their Geneva office.
While I was there I was promoted to general manager of the
sales, advertising and marketing departments. Other
executive positions which I have held have included production
manager for another computer company and chairman of research
for the same firm.
I hope that an application form will be sent to me.
Yours truly,
David Kent

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PART

Worry
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

Todays mail hasnt been brought up yet, has it*>

No. The receptionists been asked to call us
when the mail arrives.
You havent heard from W.C.C. yet, have you?
Mr. Kent No. Im worried by their silence.
Mrs. Kent When was the letter mailed ?
Mr. Kent Last Wednesday.
Mrs. Kent Tell me, where are their machines sold?
Mr. Kent In Europe and Asia.
A new office will be opened in Tokyo next month.
According to the latest report, W.C.C. has
offices in eight countries: the U.S., England,
France, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Australia and Canada.

M rs. K ent

M r. K ent
M rs. K ent

be brought up immediately.
I d rather not see it.
Its what you were waiting for . . . a reply
from W.C.C. Tell me what they say.
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Mr. Kent

O h, d arn !
T h e p o s i t i o n w a s filled b e f o r e m y le t te r a r r i v e d
M y l e t t e r 's b e e n p u t in t h e i r file.

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

P a r d o n m e . W h e r e w a s it p u t ?
I n t h e i r file.
I ll b e c o n t a c t e d w h e n t h e r e s a n o t h e r s i m i la r
vacancy.

A job offer

Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

Why were you smiling while I was reading this

letter ?
Because I was reading this one from C.I.
Tell me what C.I. wants.
Listen to this:
Computers Incorporated
Howard Avenue
Staten Island, New York 10301
July 15, 1971

Dear Mr. Kent,

While we were having lunch last Tuesday, I
mentioned a position which is open in our New York office
^ is our opinion that the job can be done by you.
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Lesson 28
If y o u a c c e p t th i s p o s i t i o n , it w ill m e a n t h a t
y o u r s a l a r y w ill b e in c r e a s e d . I h a v e c h e c k e d w i t h th e
a c c o u n t s d e p a r t m e n t a n d , a c c o r d i n g t o t h e m , w e c a n offer
y o u a n e x t r a t h o u s a n d d o l l a r s a y e a r . Y o u w ill a l s o b e
g iv e n a f o u r w e e k v a c a t i o n i n s t e a d o f t h r e e w e e k s .
I h a v e e n c lo se d s o m e d o c u m e n ts w h ic h s h o w o u r
p r o f it a n d lo s s a c c o u n t , a n d o u r p l a n s f o r f u t u r e e x p a n s i o n .
Y o u m i g h t lik e t o l o o k a t t h e s e w h i l e y o u r e c o n s i d e r i n g
o u r o ffer.

Yours truly,
Steve Curtis

The decision
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

Mrs. Kent
M r. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

Well, Kathy. W hat do you think?

Well . . . It sounds like a good job but Id
rather not live in New York City.
Oh, thats whats worrying you.
Well, dont worry about it.
While I was talking to Steve, I mentioned this
and he suggested that we should live on Long
Island or in Connecticut.
Maybe we wont like the east coast.
Well, if we dont like it, we can leave.
I warned Steve about this.
Are you positive well be able to leave i f 've
dont like it?
Yes, I m sure we will.
Well . . . O.K. Ive been convinced.
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PART 3

An advertisement
Applications are invited for the position of
secretary to the advertising manager.
The successful applicant will be required to work
in a friendly New York City Office.
She will also be asked to travel abroad occasionally.
She should be between 18 and 25, smart, and
interested in languages.
Good salary 5 day week 3 weeks vacation.
Write to : The Personnel Manager
207 Madison Avenue
New York City
New York 10017

L E S S O N

T W E N T Y - N I N E

T W E N T Y - N I N T H

(29th )

(29)
L E S S O N

A new house
PART 1

Mrs. Kent

Daves called C.I. and hes told them that hes

decided to accept their offer.
Now we have to decide where to live and what
kind of house to buy.
Weve been discussing it all morning.
At first we thought wed rent a house in the
suburbs.
Now weve decided to buy one, since weve said
that well stay for at least two years.
Since the children and I are going to California
tomorrow, I wont be able to look for a house.
Davell do it.
Hell be working hard while were enjoying
ourselves in California.
It isnt easy to buy a house.
There are certain things which are very import
to us.
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F o r e x a m p l e , D a v e s b e e n t a l k i n g a b o u t a l a r g e
y a r d w i t h a g a r d e n , w h e r e h e c a n g r o w f lo w e rs .
S in c e t h e r e a r e s o m a n y t h i n g s t o t h i n k a b o u t ,
I v e b e e n m a k i n g a list.
I d o h o p e h e ll f i n d a h o u s e w e ll lik e .

P AR T 2

Where to live

Mrs. Kent

Its a good thing that Skip has taken the kids

out today.
Mr. Kent Yes, theyll enjoy themselves at the beach and
itll give us a chance to discuss houses.
How long will they be away ?
Mrs. Kent Well, they left at eight this m orning (8 :00 a.m.)
and theyll be back at about nine tonight
(9:00 p.m.).
Thats thirteen hours.
Mr. Kent Since youll be leaving tomorrow, well have to
have a short discussion with them when they
return.
Well tell them what weve decided and find out
what they think.

Lesson 29
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

What have we decided?

First, we do not want a modern house.
No, thats second.
First, we do want to live in the suburbs.
Oh, yes. Thats right . . . probably in Connecticut,
where the Wieses live.
Danny wont argue about that, since he could
visit Fred if we lived there.
Yes, but I d rather not live in Fairfield.
Id rather live a little closer to the city.
W hat else should I put on the list?
I dont know.
Ill think about it while Im shaving.

Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

W hat have you been doing, Kathy?

While youve been shaving, Ive been adding to
our list. I ve begun another list, too.
W hat for?
For new things inside the house.
W hat have you been listing?
Extra bedroom for guests.
G ood idea. W hat else?
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Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

F ir e p la c e in t h e liv in g r o o m .
Y es. I d o lo v e th e sm e ll o f w o o d b u r n in g .
S in ce w e ll b e l o o k i n g f o r a n o ld h o u s e , its
likely t h a t w e ll b e a b le t o fin d o n e w ith a
firep lace.
T h e y re v e ry c o m m o n in o ld h o u s e s .

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

I a ls o w r o t e p l a y r o o m o n th e list.
D a n n y w o u ld lik e a p la c e w h e r e h e c o u ld a m u s e
h im s e lf a n d e n t e r t a i n h is frie n d s.

Mrs. Kent

T h a t s w h a t I t h o u g h t .

Dannys opinion

Danny
Mr. Kent
Danny
Mrs. Kent
Danny
Mr. Kent

Danny
Mr. Kent

I heard myJ name.

.
a farm
Hi, Danny.
Weve been thinking about you.
Oh, are you going to buy a farm ?
How silly you are, Danny.
Were not rich, you know.
But were not poor, either.
Id like a farm, too, Danny, but since I have to
work in New York City, I cant take care of a
farm.
But I like animals.
You can have a dog or a cat.
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Danny

Y e s, I d o lik e d o g s .
W h a t e ls e h a v e y o u b e e n t a l k i n g a b o u t ?

Mr. Kent

W e ve b e e n t r y i n g t o d e c i d e w h e r e t o liv e a n d
w h a t k in d o f h o u s e to b u y .
D o y o u h av e a n y id e a s?

Danny

W e ll , t h e r e s n o p a r t i c u l a r k i n d o f h o u s e I lik e
L e t s l o o k in t h e n e w s p a p e r , w h e r e t h e r e ll b e
so m e ads.

Real estate
W heres Laurie?
In her room.
W hats she been doing?
Shes been looking at herself in the mirror.
She got a sunburn today.
Look at yourself, Danny.
Y ouve got a sunburn, too.
Danny I know.
H eres the real estate section.
M rs. Kent If we were sure th a t wed stay here, we could have
a house built.
M r. Kent But, K athy, we w ant an old house.
We can t have an old house built.
M rs. Kent Y o u re right.
H ow stupid I a m !
Danny T here are no good ones in the newspaper.
M rs. Kent N o n e?
Danny N o, there aren t any here.
M r. K ent W ell check tom orrow .
I ll find a few an d com pare them.
W hile yo u re enjoying yourselves in California,
I ll be runnin g a ro u n d looking at houses.
Danny D o n t ru n to o fast, D ad.
M r. K ent Very funny!
Mrs. Kent
Danny
Mrs. Kent
Danny
M rs. Kent

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PART 3

Judy
Bob
Judy
Bob
Judy

I dont know what to do or where to go

Take yourself to the movies.
I have no money.
Visit a friend.
I dont know who to visit.
I dont have any friends.
Bob Take the dog for a walk.
Judy No, Id rather do nothing.

Joe
Dave

How long has Betsey been getting ready ?

For at least an hour.
And its likely that shell need another hour.

Joe
Dave
Joe

Why ?
She hasnt washed or dressed yi,t.
Its a good thing she doesnt have to s
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LESSON THI RTY

THIRTIETH

(30)

(30th)

LESSON

Leaving the hotel

PART 1

Mr. Kent

Kathy and the kids are going to fly to California

this afternoon.
Before I accepted the job, we had planned to go
by bus.
Its a long way from here to California, but we
thought wed enjoy the trip.
We thought wed stop in Chicago where wed
visit my youngest brother.
However, now all of our plans have been changed.
Since I have no time to waste, the familys going
to California without me.
Ill stay here alone and look for a house.
Id rather not do it alone, but I have no choice:
I have to do it myself.
Mike Wiese found their house himself, so I guess
it can be done.
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I ll s t a y in N e w Y o r k C it y f r o m M o n d a y t h r

F r i d a y a n d t h e n g o t o t h e W ie s e s fo r th e w e ek e fn
E i t h e r M i k e w ill d r i y e m e a r o u n d t o lo o k a t
h o u s e s o r h e ll le n d m e h is c a r a n d I ll d riv e

PART 2

Weather
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

The weather report hasnt been given yet, has it?

I dont think so.
I havent heard it yet.
Mr. Kent Turn up the radio, please.
Therell probably be a report in a few minutes.
Its almost noon.
Mrs. Kent My hands are full: I cant turn it up.
Mr. Kent O.K. Ill do it myself.
This sounds like the end of the news.

the weather report

Reporter

Youve been listening to the news on WRNS and

now we have a special bulletin for motorists.
In Westchester, where strong winds have caused
trees to fall onto the road, driving is very
dangerous. According to the latest report, there
have been several serious accidents: a man died
when a tree fell and crushed his car. This
happened between the bridge and the churc
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River Street in Yonkers. If you arc driving av '
this area since the traffic is very heavy.

And now the weather forecast

The rain will continue until late tonight.
T he tem perature in Central Park is seventy-two
degrees (72).
Tom orrow will be sunny and warmer.
No delays

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
M r. Kent
Mrs. Kent
M r. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

This is terrible, Dave.

Do you think its safe to fly?
If the planes are flying, Fm sure its safe.
They never fly when they know theres danger.
Maybe we should call the airport.
Lauries already done that.
Did she think of that herself or did you
suggest it ?
She did it herself.
W hat was she told ?
There have been no cancellations
and no delays yet.
Y et? W hat does that m ean?
The planes have been taking off on time but if the
bad weather continues, some delays are e x p e c t e d .
I do hope our flight wont be delayed.

Lesson 30

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Danny
Mrs. Kent
Danny
Mrs. Kent
Danny

Has everything been packed?

Yes, I think so.
The kids have taken their suitcases downstairs.
Did they do it themselves ?
Danny carried his down himself.
Laurie asked the bellboy to carry hers down
because she couldnt lift it herself.
How did Danny pack his records ?
Gee, I dont know.
Here he is. You can ask him yourself.
How did you pack your records, Danny?
I didnt have to pack them.
Why?
I broke them.
How did you do that?
Oh, it was easy
I brought them into my room this morning.
I put them in the center of my bed where I could
see them.
Then I went downstairs and when I came back I
sat on them.
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A telegram

Mr. Kent

Laurie
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent

Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

Is everyone ready?
Skips waiting downstairs.
H es parked his car outside the hotel where hes
not allowed to park, so we should hurry.
I hate leaving this place.
Ive really felt at home here.
Dave, have you paid for the rooms ?
Yes, I paid a little while ago.
It cost more than I thought it would.
While I was paying, this telegram was delivered.
Telegram? From whom?
From your sister.
Here . . . you can read it yourself.
R E C E IV E D N O T E W IL L MEET A T AIRPO RT
J O A N N A .

Laurie
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent

W hat was the second word, Mom?

The second w ords n o t e .
Did you notice the date on it?
Yes, it was sent on Friday.
How peculiar! It should have arrived yesterday.
Yes, it was sent to the wrong hotel.
Oh, well.
Lets g o !

Lesson 30
PART 3

Fire
Mother
Tom
Mother
Tom
Mother

Tom

Have you been crying, Tom ?

Yes, Mother.
Have you hurt yourself?
Not really. Ive burned myself.
Tom, youve been playing with matches again.
Ive been telling you for years, Do not play with
fire .
Oh, Mother!

A bar
Ruth
Jim
Ruth
Jim
Ruth

I do want a drink. Its so hot.

Since youre so thirsty, lets go to a bar.
Oh, yes. I do like your American beer.
Shall we go to the Sunset Lounge ?
Id rather go to one where we can sit on the porch.

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American English Sounds

Vowels and diphthongs

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

meet
miss
bed
black
far
for
good
food
girl
cup

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

a cup
steak
no
time
how
boy
here
there
new

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

she
television
chicken
juice
meet
now
thing
like
well
here
yes
right

Consonants
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

put
book
time
day
key
good
for
very
thing
there
some
zoo

American KiiRlisli sounds in pairs

Vowels and diphthongs

1 and
2 and
3 and
4 and
5 and
6 and
12 and
4 and
7 and
3 and
17 and
13 and
9 and
10 and
7 and
5 and
8 and

feet fit
lift left
bed bad
pack park
farm form
caught coat
late light
match much
took talk
let late
here hair
know now
birth both
must most
foot fit
bar boy
shoe show

2
3
4
5
6
13
14
10
6
12
18
15
13
13
2
16
13

The alphabet
A B C D E F G H I J
a b e d e f g h ij
K L M N O P Q R S T
k l m n o p q r

U V W X Y Z
u v w

s t

Consonants
8 and 7
1 and 2
20 and 24
21 and 24
11 and 12
13 and 11
13 and 15
3 and 4
3 and 10
5 and 6

view few
pack back
long wrong
west rest
Sue zoo
show so
shoes choose
tie die
ten then
could good

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