Tactics for Listenning

2. Let's Listen

1. A: Are you ready to order? B: Yes, I'd like to start with the salad, please A: Okay. And what would you like for your main dish? B: Hmm. I'll have the spaghetti. Is it good? A: I've never tried it. Anything to drink? B: Tea, please A: And how about dessert? B: Not today, thanks

2. A: Hi there. What can I get you today? B: Well, let me see. I'll just have some soup and a salad A: Sure. Soup and salad. Our special today is grilled fish, and that comes with broccoli or peas B: No, thanks. Not today. I'm not very hungry. But I would like some chocolate ice cream for dessert A: Sure. Anything to drink? B: Coffee, and some water, please

3.

A: Hi! Have you decided yet? B: Is the beef stir-fry very spicy? A: Yes, it's pretty hot B: Hmm. I think I'll have a hamburger and fries, then. And a glass of milk A: Anything for dessert? The cheesecake is excellent B: No, thanks

1. A: There you are, sir. Two slices of pizza and a large cola B: Thank you. Hmm C: How does it look? B: Okay, I guess, but I think I should have ordered three or four slices. These slices are much smaller thar: I expected.

2.

A: And here's your order. Steak with french fries and coffee B: Thanks. I can't wait to eat. I'm starving C: It looks okay. How is it? B: Let me try. Oh, just perfect

3.

A: Sorry to keep you waiting. One order of fried chicken with broccoli B: Thanks. Oh my! This chicken looks pretty dry C: Really. How does it taste? B: I'm afraid it's not very fresh. I think it must have been frozen C: Let's send it back

4.

A: There's your order, ma'am. Fish, salad, and peas B: Oh. But you told me today's vegetable was broccoli C: You don't like peas, do you? B: No, I don't. I hate peas!

5.

A: And here's your dessert. Chocolate cake, with two scoops of ice cream and a large cola B: Great C: Wow. That cake looks good. I wish I had ordered it B: Do you want to try it? It's delicious C: Just a taste. Mmm. Fabulous

6.

A: Did you order the spaghetti? B: That's right A: Good.Here you are. And here's your cola B: Thanks. I don't think I made a very good choice C: Really? B: Yeah. I think I can make better spaghetti than this

1.

I went to a new steak restaurant last night that opened near my,house. I love trying new places. To start the meal, I had an interesting appetizer. It was some kind of seafood with a spicy sauce on it... Mmm! The main dish, ofcourse, was steak. It was very small and a little tough, though. However,the vegetables were great - nice and fresh, but not too oily. The final thing was the best - the dessert! It was apple pie with a lot of ice cream on it. I know that I shouldn't eat so many sweets, but it was delicious!

2. Have youever tried that seafoodrestaurant on Main Street? You should - it's great! I go there often. In fact, I went there last weekend. To begin, I had a salad. It was nice and fresh with a great house dressing. My main dish was a fish that I had never tried. I really enjoyed the spices it was cooked in. The vegetables were good - very fresh and tasty. For dessert, I had chocolate cake. It's usually very delicious, but this time, it was much too sweet. I couldn't eat more than two bites! That's okay, though, because I am on a diet.

3. My new girlfriend took me to a Chinese restaurant in· her neighborhood the other night. It was pretty good. First we had some egg rolls. They were the best I had ever tasted. Then we ordered the beef and pepper stir-fry. It came in a very interesting sauce-spicy, but not too spicy. We also ordered the steamed vegetables, but they were awful. They were really too soft. The dessert was a big bowl of fresh fruit. Some of the fruit I had never seen. It was fantastic - and so was my date!

4. For lunch, my co-worker and I went to a nice little French restaurant near our office. He did'n

2. Let's Listen

1. A: Can I help you?

B: Yes, how much are these shoes?

A: They're on sale. Let's see ...

They're $45

B: Uh-huh

A: Do you want to try them on?

B: No, thanks

2. A: How much is this computer?

B: It's on sale for $4,099

A: $4,099!

B: Do you want to buy it?

A: That's okay. I'm just looking

3. A: This tie isn't bad. How much is it?

B: It's $36.95

A: $36.95. Well, maybe I don't really need a tie. Thanks, anyway

4. A: These shorts are nice, aren't they?

B: Yes, and they're only $26.95. Do you want to take them?

A: Yeah, I think I will

5. A: How much are these earrings?

B: They're only $12.25

A: They're nice. I'll take them

B: Okay

6. A: That camera looks interesting. How much is it?

B: It's on sale. It was $145, but now it's only $125

A: Hmm. Well, I'll !hink about it

1. Let's see. Soup. That's two for a dollar. And a bottle of shampoo - $6.50. So that comes to $7.50 and your change is $12.50

2. Okay, now - let me see what you've got. The CD is $14.95, and the cassette - oh, a good one, my favorite group - it's on sale for $4.95. So, let me see.... That comes to $19.90. So here's your change, ten cents

3. Yes, can I help you? Okay. Let's see. The newspapers are $1.50, and the magazines will cost another ... $8.15. Yes, so that's, let me see, $9.65, right? Here's your change, $10.35

4. So you're taking the T-shirt - nice choice. The colorsuits you.Okay, that's $4.95, then the socks. They're another $3.20, so that's $8.15, and here's your change, $11.85

5. Mmm, I like chocolates, too. Okay, that's $9.50for the chocolates. And chocolatechipcookies, too. Mmm. You really do like chocolate. The cookies are $2.99. So that's $12.49. And here's your change, $7.51

That's $12.00. So that comes to $18.25 altogether. And here's your change. That's a dollar seventy-five

1. I couldnever buy a car at home because we pay a very high tax on cars. Onlyrich people can really afford to buy a car at home. Here in the U.S., I drive a nice new car and I can easily afford it. Youdon't have to be rich to own a car, which is great

2. At home it only costs about $200 a month to rent a nice apartment. That's what I used to pay for a four-room apartment in a goodneighborhood. Here in the U.S., I pay about twice that for a much smaller apartment, and it's not in a very nice neighborhood

3. I boughta lot ofclothes in my countrybefore I moved to the U.S. because everyone told me how expensive American clothing is. I was kind of surprised that I could get nice clothes here for very reasonable prices. In fact, it costs me less for clothes here than it used to cost me at home

4. I come from a small country and not a lot of people travel by plane because it costs more than most people can afford. But the U.S.is such a big country and the population is large, soyouhave a lot ofpeopletraveling by plane. That's what keeps the prices down. That means I can afford to fly here and I do it all the time. I couldn't do that at home

5. Most people send their children to private schools at home because the public schools are not very good. You have to pay a lot to do that, so it's a big expense for many people. Public schools are better here, and cheaper than in my country. People don't have to spend a lot on tuition, so most people send their children to public schools.

6. Here in the U.S you need to insurance because it costs a lot to see a doctor or to enter a hospital. At home, youdon't have to pay much to see a doctor or go to a hospital because most of the clinics and hospitals are run by the government

2. Let's Listen

1.

A: So do you think we should go and see it?

B: Yes, I think so. I hear it's very good. My friend said the story is great. And I love

Arnold Schwarzenegger

A: So do I. His movies are always fullof action

2.

A: What's the weather going to be like on

SatUrday?

B: Hot and sunny

A: Oh, good, so let's go then. It'll be perfect, for swimming

B: Yeah. But I just want to lie on the sand

and sleep

3.

A: What time is the game?

B: It's at two o'clock

B: Sure

4.

A: What do you want to do this weekend?

B: I don't know. What do you want to do?

A: I don't know

B: Hey, I know. Let's get the guys and go

rollerblading

A: Okay

5.

A: What do you need to buy?

B: Well, I need some new jeans

A: And I need some shirts

B: Okay. Let's go on Saturday afternoon

6.

A: Want to come with me on Saturday? I

don't think it'll be too hot. It's great

exerCIse

B: Okay. I'll pack a lunch. Maybe we can

ride to a park and have a picnic

A: Great idea

1.

A: Hello

B: Hi, Penny. This is Bob

A: Hi, Bob. How are things?

B: Fine. Say, would you like to go to a movie

on Friday night?

A: A movie? Sur~ I think I'm free Friday

night. What movie do you want to see?

2.

A: Hello

B: Hi, Anne. This is Mary

A: Oh, hi, Mary. How are you?

B: Great.Look, I'm calling about the weekend

I'm having a party

A: A party. That sounds fun. When?

B: On Saturday night

A: Saturday night is fine with me

B: Great

3.

A: Hello

B: Hello, Nancy. This is Ken

A: Oh, hi, Ken

B: I'm calling about Friday night. Are you

doing anything?

A: I don't think so

B: Great. How about going to a discowith me?

A: A disco. Sure. Thanks. You know I love

to dance. What time?

4.

A: Hello

B: Hi, Anne. This is Mike

A: Hi, Mike. What's up?

B: There's a footballgame on Sunday afternoon

A: A football game?

B: Yeah. Would you like to go?

A: Oh, sorry. I'm not free on Sunday

B: Oh, well, some other time, maybe

5.

A: Hello

B: Hi, Wendy. This is Jack

A: Oh, hi

B: Say, there's a good movie on TV tonight

Do you want to come over and watch it

with me?

A: Oh, I'd love to, but I can't tonight

I have too much work to do

1.

A: Bobby, would you like to go out for dinner

Thursday?

B: Thursday? Oh, I'd love to, but I have to

meet my sister for dinner

A: Oh, well, some other time, then

B: Sure

2.

A: Melissa, would you like to see a movie

on Saturday?

B: That sounds great. What time?

A: At 9:30?

B: All right.

3.

A: Hey, Jack, let's go for coffee after class

on Monday.

B: Oh, sorry. I have to go downtown.

I have an appointment.

A: Oh, okay.

4.

A: Betty, do you want to come over to my

house for dinner Wednesday?

B: Thanks. I'd love to. What time?

A: Around 6:30.

B: Okay. See you then.

5.

A: Hey, Ralph, let's play tennis on Sunday

afternoon.

B: Sunday afternoon? I can't. I'm going away

for the weekend. Maybe some other time?

A: Sure.

6.

A: Say, Jill. I'm going shopping Friday

night. I need a new dress. Want to come?

B: Friday night? Okay, I'm not doing

anything special.

A: Good. Let's go after work.

B: Fine.

2. Let's Listen

1.

A: That's me in the middle. That's my oldest

niece, Betsy, on the left. She's in her

second year of college. And that's my

nephew, on the right. He's just finished

high school

B: Oh, he's handsome

2.

A: That's me on the left

B: Who are the other two?

A: Those are my sister and brother, Maria

and Jose. They're twins

B: How old are they?

A: They're ten

3.

A: That's me and my parents

B: Boy! You look just like your dad

A: No, I don't!

4.

A: This is a picture of my son and daughter.

B: Is your daughter older than your son?

A: Yes, much older. She's 26

B: How old is your son?

A: He's 17

B: That's a big difference

5.

A: These are my parents and that's my

grandmother on the left

B: How old is she?

A: She's 60

B: She looks young for 60

6.

A: This is my father with my uncle and aunt

and two cousins

B: Which one is your father?

A: The one on the left

B: Oh, yes

1.

A: Do you have any brothers and sisters,

Stephanie?

B: No brothers. I wish I did. But I've got

three sisters

A: Really!

B: Yeah. And I'm the youngest

A: Poor you!

2.

A: Tell me about your family, Donna

B: Well, rve got onebrother-he's older than me.

A: What does he do?

B: He'sa student AndI'vegottwoYOlIDger

sisters.

A: Wow. You have a big family

3.

A: Do you have any brothers or sisters, Bob?

B: Just one - my sister, Anna

A: Is she older than you?

B: Yes, she is. She always bosses me around!

4.

A: Tell me about your family, Rosie

B: Well, I come from quite a big family. I've

got two brothers, both of them younger

than me

A: Really. Do you have any sisters?

B: Yeah. I have one older and one younger

sister

A: You'relucky.I wish I came from a big family

5.

A: Do you come from a big family, Tina?

B: No, I'm an only child. It's just me and

my parents

1.

Both of my parents are taller than me. My

dad is pretty tall, but my brother is even

taller than my dad. Together they look like

a basketball team! My sister and I are the

short ones in the family.

2.

My brother isn't interested in music at all.

He's into cars, like my dad. But I'm not

interested in cars. I play the guitar and the

piano. I guess I love music because of my

mom. She sings beautifully. She plays the

piano really well, too

3.

I love animals. I have a dog and I keep a

couple of parrots in a big cage in my room. I

love taking photographs of wild birds when

I'm in the countryside. My dad and I often

go away for the weekend and we have a great

time birdwatching. My sister thinks I'm

crazy. When my sister has free time, she

loves to play cards. I can't stand card games

4.

I enjoy reading. I read a lot of books and I

love going to the library. My dad likes outdoor

things. He's really into sports and swimming,

and he always tells me I should get more

interested in sports. But Mom tells me that

reading is the best way to learn. She always

gives me books that she's been reading

5.

I'm very interested in computers: I'm

always teaching myself new computer

programs and I have a lot of great software.

My brother and I spend all' our free time in

computer stores and on the Internet. My

sister is more interested in the arts. She

likes music and she loves to read. She hates

computers!

6.

I love traveling. My mother and I go to a

different place every year. Both of us love

to learn new things about cultures. My father never goes with us because he hates

flying. My older sister is in college, so

2. Let's Listen

1.

A: Mom, have you seen my magazine?

B: I think it's in the living room on top of

the TV

2.

A: Now where's today's newspaper?

I can't find it anywhere

B: Oh, I was reading it. It's on the sofa,

between the cushions

3.

A: Do you know where the remote control is?

B: Look in the living room. I think I saw it

in front of the TV

A: Oh, yeah

4.

A: Where's my tennis racket? Did Dad

borrow it again? I wish he'd ask me

B: I saw it in your bedroom, under your bed

A: Oh, yeah. That's right

1.

A: Do you think I should put the magazine

rack next to the window?

B: No. Not next to the window. I'd put it in

the corner next to the sofa. It will look

nice there

2.

A: Where do you think I should put the

coffee table? Should I put it next to the

sofa?

B: I think it will be better in front of the

sofa. It'll be more useful there, I think

3.

A: What about the plant stand? It might

be nice next to the window

B: Yes, next to the window, either on the

left or on the right

A: I think I'll put it on the right

4.

A: Now what about the bookshelf? It's so big!

B: Hmm. What do you think?

A: How about next to the door, against

the wall?

B: To the left of the door?

5.

A: Now I need to find a place for this old

chair that my mom gave me

B: How about over there?

A: You mean in front of the window?

6.

A: We still have to find a place for this

end table

B: Yes, where can we put it?

A: How about next to the sofa, in the corner

near the door?

B: Yes, good. Is that okay now?

7.

A: Where is a good place for the TV?

B: How about in the far left corner, to the

left of the window?

A: Yeah, that sounds good. I'll put it there

There. How does it look?

8.

A: What about the dinner table?

B: Maybe we can put the dinner table

against the wall, across from the sofa

In the middle of the wall

A: Across from the sofa, against the wall.

Is that what you mean?

1.

A: Do these magazines go on the bookshelf?

B: Yes. Put them on the bookshelf, please.

On the top is fine

A: Should I put them beside the dictionary?

B: Yes, next to the dictionary will be fine

A: I'd like to read these magazines later.

They look interesting

2.

A: What about the remote control for the TV?

B: Put it beside the TV

A: There's a magazine there, the TV program

guide. Should I put it on the TV program

guide?

B: That's fine. And remind me to get a new

battery for the remote when we go

downtown

A: Okay

3.

A: These look like your car keys. Where do

you usually keep them?

B: They're my extra apartment keys,

actually. Just put them in one of the

drawers in the desk

A: The top two drawers are already full of

stuff, so I'll put them in the bottom

drawer for you. They'll be inside an

empty box

B: Okay

4.

A: Do you want me to put this baseball cap

away?

B: Yeah. Just put it behind the door

A: Where? Should I hang it on the doorknob?

B: No, on the hook behind the door. It will

be fine there, thanks

A: I didn't know you wore a baseball cap

B. It's not mine. It's my brother's

5.

A: Do you need these glasses?

B: Not right now. I only use them for reading

Do you see the case they go in?

A: I don't see it

B: Oh, never mind. Leave them on the coffee

table, next to those sheets of paper

A: Okay

6.

A: There's a belt lying on the floor here

B: Oh yes, that's my brother's. He leaves his

clothes everywhere. It drives me crazy

A: Should I put it somewhere?

B: Leave it on the chair. He always sits there

2. Let's Listen

1.

A: Do you play sports on the weekend, Rita?

B: No, I hate sports

A: Really? Sowhat do you do on the weekend?

B: Uh, I watch my favorite programs on TV

A: Well, that's not too tiring!

2.

A: Do you like sports, Rod?

B: Sure. I playa lot of sports

A: So, what sports do you play?

B: Well, everything. Baseball, volleyball,

swimming-but my favorite sport is tennis

A: Oh yeah?

B: Yeah, I play every day after work

3.

A: You're in great shape, Martha

B: Thanks

A: So, how do you do it?

B: Well, I go to the pool about three times

a week, and I swim for about two hours

A: Two hours? Are you practicing for the

Olympic Games or something?

4.

A: How do you keep in shape, Ron?

B: Me? I travel

A: What do you mean, you travel?

B: Well, I ride my bike about 20 miles

every weekend

5.

A: Wow! What happened?

B: I went skiing

A: Gee. That looks pretty bad

B: Yeah

A: Do you often go skiing?

B: No. It was my first time

6.

A: Do you get much exercise, Joe?

B: Yes, I do. I walk a lot

A: Where?

B: To McDonald's. Yeah, I walk there about

four times a week to get a hamburger

and fries

1.

A: Your muscles are so big, Dave. What do

you do to get them so big?

B: Well, I go to the gym every day after

work, and on Saturdays, too

I love it. Do you work out?

2.

A: Do you playa lot of sports?

B: Yes, I do

A: Do you like volleyball?

B: Yeah, I play volleyball during the week.

A: Want to play with me and my friends

tonight?

3.

A: You're in good shape, Ken. Do you playa

lot of sports?

B: Yes, I do. I love sports. I play volleyball

on Thursdays, and on Saturdays and

Sundays I play tennis

A: Which one do you like the best?

4

A: Do you like playing sports?

B: Nah, not really. I don't like exercising at

all. But I do watch a lot of baseball on TV!

A: You really should get some exercise

5

A: What kinds of sports do you play?

B: Let's see. Well, in the summer I enjoy

windsurfing. But I don't do anything in

the winter

A: Why not?

6

A: So, do you get any exercise?

B: Well, not much. I don't have a lot of free

time, but about once a week I walk for

an hour.

A: Oh. Where do you walk?

1. I think exercise is so important to good

health. There is a really good sports club

,near my school. During the week, I play

tennis there for an hour before school starts.

On weekends, I usually work out at the gym

near my house for a few hours. I also play

baseball with some friends from school.It's

so much fun!

2.

I don't like jogging or doing anything too

energetic. I prefer taking walks. I like to

take a short walk every day through the park

across from my house. Sometimes my

boyfriend goes with me. It's nice to talk and

look at the flowers and trees. On Sunday, I

like to swim, but for only about a half hour.

I sleep the rest of the weekend

I am a big football fan, but I only watch it

on TV. I can't stand playing it! There are

great games to watch on the weekend. I also

enjoy watching tennis. I'd like to learn

someday, but I don't like to sweat. I love

chess and often play with my younger sister.

She's really good at it and usually wins. On

the weekends, I love to play video games

with some of my friends

I just love to exercise! I like many different

sports. Let's see .... I like swimming a lot.

I get up very early, around 5 a.m, and

swim for two hours from Monday to Friday. I also enjoy basketball and play with a

group of friends from work every Tuesday night. And I've also started playi

2. Let's Listen

1.

I'm a salesperson. I sell computers. I like

my job. It's really interesting. And I meet

lots of interesting people.

2.

Yes, I like it a lot. I like acting in front of

lots of people. One day I hope to write a

book about my work.

3.

It's an interesting job, and it's good

for me because I love travel and flying.

I visit lots of countries every year. And well

- I know it's silly, but I like my uniform.

4.

It's a good job for me because I like food and

I love cooking. Lots of famous people come

to our restaurant, too.

5.

Nursing is a good job for me. I like helping

people - you know, sick people.

6.

I like my work because I work outside. It's

hard work, but the pay's good and it keeps

me in shape

1.

A: Hi, Ted.

B: Oh, hi.

A: Are you still working in the bank?

B: Yeah.

2.

A: Where are you working now, Sonia?

B: I just started as a chef in an Italian

restaurant. Come and try my food.

A: Sounds great - I'd love to!

3.

A: Are you still at school, Bob?

B: No, I graduated from college last month.

A: Congratulations! And what are you

doing now?

B: Nothing much. I'm tired. I'm taking a

long vacation

4.

A: What do you do, Marie?

B: Me? I'm a lawyer

A: How long have you been doing that?

B: For about five years. Db you need a good

lawyer?

A: Well, not yet!

5.

A: Are you a receptionist, Suzanne?

B: Yes, I am.

A: Do you like the people you work with?

B: Well, it's my first week on the job, so I'm

not sure yet

6.

A: Are you still a tennis instructor, Martha?

B: No, I'm not. I didn't like it

A: So what are you doing now?

B: Well, I'm trying to find a new job

7.

A: Do you work in an office, Fred?

B: Not anymore. Now I'm an English

teacher. I just had my first class

A: Really? How was it?

B: It was terrific!

8.

A: Are you still working at the bookstore, Sue?

B: Yeah, but I don't like it. I have to stand

all day and I get so tired

A: I'm sorry to hear that!

1.

A: So how do you like your job, Bill?

B: Well, it was okay at first, but now, after

two years, I don't like it

A: Oh, why's that?

B: It's boring. I do the same thing every

day. I'm really sick of it

A: So why don't you change jobs?

B: I'm well-paid. I like the money!

A: Oh, I see. But yon should leave if you're

not happy

B: Yeah, maybe I should

2.

A: Do you like teaching children, Christine?

B: Oh, yes! I love working with kids. They're

so much fun

A: Well, I guess you have the perfect job!

B: Yeah, I like it a lot. There's just one thing

I don't like

A: What's that?

B: The distance to school. It's too far away. It

takes me an hour to drive there every day

A: Wow. That must be awful!

B: It is, but the schools that are near me

are not as good

3.

A: How is your new job going, Anna?

B: Good, thanks. I really like it.

A: What do yq,ulike best about it?

B: I think it's the people I work with. They

are so nice

A: People make all the difference in ajob, don't

they?

B: They sure do. The only trouble is, I have

to travel a lot. I'm away from home for

about two weeks every month

A : Yeah, that cim be difficult

B: It is. I hope I won't have to travel so much

next year

4.

A: Do you enjoy being a salesperson, Nancy?

B: Yes, I do like it. I get to meet so many

people.

A: Is it hard work?

B: Yes, it can be. I don't like the long hours.

I'm always really tired when I get home

at night.

A: That's too bad. Why don't you quit?

B: Because I think my boss is great to

work for.

2. Let's Listen

1.

A: Have you been here long?

B: No, we arrived a few days ago, on the

first of the month.

A: And how long are you staying?

B: We're staying exactly two weeks. We

leave on the 14th.

2.

A: When did you get here?

B: I arrived on the 4th.

A: Will you be here long?

B: Until the 13th. Not long enough, really.

3.

A: Did you just arrive?

B: I arrived on July 2nd.

A: Are you enjoying your vacation?

B: Oh, yes. But it's too short. I leave on

the 10th.

4.

A: When did you arrive?

B: We got in on the 5th.

A: How long are you staying?

B: We're leaving on the 15th. We're just

staying ten days.

5.

A: Did you just arrive?

B: We got here on the 3rd.

A: And do you plan to stay long?

B: Yes, we're not leaving until the end of

the month.

A: The 31st?

B: That's right.

6.

A: When did you arrive?

B: On the 6th.

A: And when are you leaving?

B: On the 16th.

1.

This is Dr. Costello's office. We're calling to

change your dental appointment to August

3rd at 9:30 in the morning. Thank you.

2.

Hi, Don. It's Sue. I'm calling- about Cindy's

birthday party. It's on July 28th at 8 p.m.

Are you free? I'll call you later.

3.

Hello, Don. This is Aunt Betty. How are you,

darling? Listen, I'm coming to town next

month and I'd love to see you. I'm arriving

on August the tenth at 11:15 in the morning.

I'll call you from the airport. Bye!

4.

Hi, Don. This 1s Ted. Listen, we can't play

tennis on Saturday. Are you free Sunday

afternoon, July 26th, around three?

5.

Hello, Don. This is Francis. I'll be back from

my trip on Tuesday, September 22nd. Let's

meet in my office that Tuesday around 6

p.m., okay? Let" me know.

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6.

This is Star Travel. We've booked your

flight to New Orleans for next month. You

leave on August 2nd on flight 101 from

Kennedy Airport at 2 p.m.

1.

A: Isn't it your birthday this month, Ted?

B: Hey! It was a month ago.

A: Oh! Sorry! I forgot all about it. So, did

you have a big party or something?

B: No. I had to study because of the exams

at school.

2.

A: Have you had your birthday yet, Jill?

B: No. It's in two months.

A: Oh, that's right. So what are you planning

to do this time?

B: I'm going to New York with my mom

and dad.

A: Hey! Fabulous!

3.

A: Have you had your birthday yet, Sue?

B: No. It's not'til next month. Don't forget

this time!

A: Don't worry. I won't.

B: I'm planning to have a barbecue.

A: Great! That sounds fun!

4.

A: Is your birthday this month or next

month, Brian? I can't remember.

B: Oh, it was a month ago.

A: Really. So, how was it?

B: It was okay, but very quiet. I had a family

party at home.

A: Oh, that sounds nice.

2. Let's Listen

1.

A: Excuse me, what's the time?

B: Uh, it's ten fifteen.

A: Thanks.

2.

A: Do you have the time?

B: Let me see. Yeah. It's ten after two.

A: Two ten? Thanks.

3.

A: What time is it now?

B: Hey,it's exactly twelve o'clock.Midnight.

Happy New Year!

4.

A: Can you tell me the time, please?

B: Yeah, it's eleven thirty.

A: Wow,I'm late. Thanks.

5.

A: Doyou know what time it is?

B: Yeah.It's a quarter to four.

A:Thanks a lot.

6.

A: I'm late again. What time is it now?

B: It's seven fifty.

A: Class starts at eight. I've only got ten

minutes!

1.

You are listening to Star Radio at 90.9 on

your FM dial. The station with the best

classic rock in town. The time is 7:15. Time

for more classic rock...

2.

This is WBYZ 105.1 FM and the time is

coming up to 10:05. And we've got more

music for you, so stay tuned.

3.

You are listening to X98.5 on your FM dial

- the jazz station. The time now is just a

minute away from two o'clock.

4.

This is your AM station, Talk Radio WXYZ.

Time now is 11:02. Don't touch that dial!

5.

This is the BBC. The time is six fifteen.

6.

Youare tuned to WQXR, your classical music

station. And the time is exactly 1:40. Time

for the Ninth Symphony by ...

7.

This is 1010 News Radio. The station with

all the news, all the time. Time now is 9:30.

8.

. This is your station for easy listening, KABC.

The time right now is going on 5:05.

1.

Thank you for calling Cinema World. Our

box office opens every afternoon at 2:30.

Today in Cinema A, we are showing Holiday

in Rome, starring Gina Jones. Show times

are 3:40, 5:45, 7:55, and 10:15.

2.

In Cinema B we are showing Hong Kong

Warrior. Show times are 4:30, 6:40, 8:30, .

and 10:45. Don't forget to visit our new coffee

bar located next to Cinema B. It's open

every day from 2:30 to 10:30.

3.

In Cinema C we are showing Ralph the

Rabbit. Show times are 3:00, 4:40, 6:30, and

8:15. Also, at 10 o'clock, tonight only, a sneak

preview of Crazy Cops,' Hollywood's latest

comedy-action film ..

4.

In Cinema D, we are showing The Alien

from Saturn. Show times are 3:20, 5:10,7:20,

and 9:40. Don't forget our box office closes

every evening at 9:55.

2. Let's Listen

1.

A: Which one is David?

B: David? There he is. He's wearing a jacket

and tie. And he's got reddish-blond hair.

A: Okay. Thanks.

2.

A: I'm looking for Janet.

B: Oh, she's wearing a long dress. And she's

got glasses.

.A: Does she have long hair?

B: No, it's not really long.

3.

A: Which one is Ron?

B: He's wearing a dark suit and a tie

and sneakers.

A: Sneakers? Okay. Thanks.

4.

A: I'm looking for Barbara.

B: There she is over there. She's wearing

white pants and a red blouse.

A: The one with a scarf?

B: Yeah.

5.

A: Who's Andy?

B: He's wearing shorts and a T-shirt. He's got short blond hair.

A: Oh, I see him. Thanks.

6.

A: I'm looking for Patty.

B: Mm...There she is. She's wearing a yellow

skirt, a blue blouse, and red sandals.

A: Thanks ..

7.

A: Is Mary here tonight?

B: Yes, she is. See her over there? She's

wearing jeans and a green shirt.

A: Jeans and a green shirt.

B: Yes, and she's wearing a funny hat.

8.

A: Where's Ken?

B: Oh, the bodybuilder. He's here somewhere.

He's wearing shorts and a tight shirt,

as usual.

A: Tight shirt?

B: Yeah, he likes to show off his muscles!

1.

A: How are the pants, sir?

B: I think they're too short. What do youthink?

A: Yes. I think you're right. They certainly

are too short.

B: Can you get me a longer pair?

2.

A: Do you like this blouse?

B: Well, I think it's a little too big.

A: I guess so. Yes, it is pretty big.

B: You definitely ne~d a smaller one.

3.

A: Are the sneakers comfortable?

. B: Well, I think they're a little small for me.

A: Too small? Let me find a bigger pair.

4.

A: Are those jeans all right?

B: I'm afraid they're too big for me.

A: Okay, then let's find a smaller pair.

A: How does the T-shirt fit? Is it too tight?

B: Do you have a looser one?

6.

A: How do you like the sandals?

B: Toobig, I'm afraid.

A: Toobig? Let me find a smaller size.

1.

Sonia was very well dressed. She had on a

jacket and a long, dark blue skirt. She was

also wearing a yellow blouse. She wasn't

carryinga bag, but she did have a small wallet

with her. Oh, and I remember she had nice

gold earrings. I also remember her shoes.She

was wearing black shoes with very high heels.

2.

Brian was very casually dressed. He was

wearing some really oldjeans - you know,

the ones with holes in them - with a new

wide leather belt and a white T shirt. He

had on some boots, high brown ones. They

looked really nice. He also had a red scarf.

He usually wears a couple of big rings, but

he wasn't wearing any at the party. He was

wearing an interesting silver watch, though.

3.

Kevin was wearing a yellow shirt and a

green tie. I didn't like the tie, but I liked

the shirt. He also had on brown pants. He

was wearing sneakers with longwhite socks

- kind of cute, actually. And he had a

leather bag over one shoulder.

4.

Mrs.Graham looked really good. She had

on an interesting long red skirt and a

beautiful gold and black jacket. And she

had some lovely earrings and a nice

necklace. She also had a long pink scarf

over one shoulder. She didn't have a bag.

She was wearing sandals.