Tactics for Listenning

Tactics for Listenning

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  • BTfL/Unit 2, Describing People

    Unit 2: Describing People

    2. Let's Listen
    1.
    A: So is your boss young?
    B: He's in his thirties, I guess. About 35.
    2.
    A: It's quite long.
    B: What color is it?
    A: It's light brown. And it's a little curly.
    3.
    A: He'sreallynotverytall,about 175centimeters.
    B: Oh yeah. That's not so tall.
    4.
    A: He looks about 17.
    B: No, he's older than that. He's almost 25.
    A: No, I don't believe it. He doesn't look
    that old.
    5. ~
    A: She likes to wear it really short.
    B: Yeah? And is it straight or curly?
    A: Curly. Really curly. You can't miss her
    when you see her.
    6.
    A: Is she short?
    B: No, she's really tall. About 180 centimeters.

    7.

    A: Is she in her teens or her twenties?
    B: I think she's in her twenties. She's really
    nice. Do you want to meet her?
    A: Yeah, sure.
    8.
    A: It's not really long but it's very straight.
    And it's sometimes green!
    B: Green! X~
    A: Yeah. He sings in a rock band, I think.
    ~
    3. Let's Listen
    1.
    A: What does your girlfriend look like, Tony?
    B: Cindy? Oh, she's tall. And she's got long,
    dark brown hair.
    2.
    A: Tell me about your boyfriend, Anne.
    B: Well, his name's Bob. He's 17. Let me
    see .... Well, he's got curly blond hair. He's
    not very tall - about average. But he's
    really good-looking.
    3.
    A: So, Bob, what's the new girl in class like?
    B: She's pretty tall, about 170 centimeters.
    She's got glasses and short curly hair. I
    think she's about 20.
    A: What's her name?
    B: I can't remember. Anne, I think.
    4.
    A: So tell me about your cousin, Paul.
    B: Well, she's very pretty.
    A: Really! Is she blond?
    B: No, she's got dark brown hair. Everybody
    likes her; She's an actress.
    A: Really? I'd like to meet her.

    4. Let's Listen
    1.
    A: It's my little boy! We were looking for
    some pants for my husband. Now I can't
    find him.
    B: Don't worry, ma'am. We'll find him. How
    old is he?
    A: He's seven.
    B: I see. And what color is his hair?
    A: It's light brown.
    B: Don't worry. We'll find him for you.
    2.
    A: My little girl was here a minute ago, and
    now I can't find her.
    B: She's probably in the toy section. Can
    you describe her?
    A: Yes, she's five years old.
    B: And what color hair does she have?
    A: Brown. And it's very curly.
    B: All right. Let's go to the toy section and
    see if she's there.
    3.
    A: Has anyone seen a young kid?
    B: How old, sir?
    A: He's ten. He's always getting lost. Drives
    me crazy.
    B: Where did you last see him?
    A: Overby the video equipment.
    B: What color is his hair?
    A: Blond, and pretty long. Too long!
    4.
    A: Excuse me. I've lost my little boy. We
    were looking at some microwaves and he
    was bored and ...
    B: Calm down, sir. Can you describe him?
    A: Yes. He's eight. Really cute.
    B: And what color is his hair?
    A: Dark brown.
    B: Okay. Let's see where he is. Just sit
    down and relax.
    5.
    A: Excuse me. I've lost my daughter!
    B: Is she around 13, about average height,
    with short blond hair?
    A: Why, yes.
    B: She's looking for you - over there, in
    the shoe department.
    A: Thanks a lot!

    10 min
  • BTfL/Unit 1, Names and Titles

    Unit 1: Names and Titles

    2. Let's Listen
    1.
    A: My name is Maria Carter and I have a
    reservation.
    B: Is that M-A-R-Y C-A-R-T-E-R?
    A: No, Maria. M-A-R-I-A.
    B: Oh, right. Here it is.•Two nights, right?
    A: That's right.
    2.
    A: Can I have your name, please?
    B: Smith. Suzanna Smith.
    A: Is that S-U-S-A-N?
    B: No, S-U-Z-A-N-N-A.
    A: Sorry, Ms. Smith. I don't see anything
    here. And the hotel is full tonight.
    B: What?
    3.
    A: Mr. Wilson?
    B: That's right. Harry Wilson.
    A: Is that H-A-R-V-E-Y?
    B: No, H-A-R-R-Y.They call me Dirty Harry!
    A:Oh.
    4.
    A: My name's Abramson. A-B-R-A-M-S-O-
    N. Do you have a reservation for me?
    B: Hmm ...just a minute. First name Joseph?
    A: That's right. Joseph.
    B: Ah, yes. Here it is.
    5.
    A: My name's Louis Jackson.
    B: Is that L-O-U-I-S-E?
    A: No, that's a girl's name.
    B: Oh, sorry.
    A: It's L-O-U-I-S.
    B: Of course.

    6.

    A: Can I have your-name, please?
    B: Cruise. C-R-U-I-S-E.
    A: And your first name?
    B: Marley. That's M-A-R-L-E-Y.
    A: That's an unusual name.
    B: Yes, it is. I hate it!

    3. Let's Listen

    1.

    A: Hello.

    B: Hello. Can I speak to Cindy, please?

    A: Sorry. She's not in. Cfln I tak~a message?

    B: Yes, this is Bob from school. Bob Jackson.

    A: Can you spell your last name?

    B: J-A-C-K-S-O-N.

    A: Okay. And what's your telephone number,

    Bob?

    B: 691-3839.

    A: Okay. Do you want Cindy to call you?

    B: Yes, please.

    A: Fine. I'll give her the message.

    2.

    A: Hello. Tom Waite speaking.

    B: Hello. Can I speak to Cindy, please?

    A: Sorry. She's not here.

    B: Can I leave a Illessage?

    A: Yes: of course. ""dd' \.,~

    B: Thanks. This is Nancy. My number is

    391-8246. Please ask Cindy to call me.

    A: Okay. I'll ask her to call you as soon as

    she gets back.

    B: Thank you.

    3.

    A: Hello. This is Cindy's house. But Cindy's

    not home.

    B: Oh, I see. Can I leave a message, please?

    A: Yes, I'm ready.

    1. B: Thanks. This is Brian calling. Brian
      2. Kennedy.
      A: Is that B-R-I-A-N K-E-N-N-E-D-Y?
      B: Yes, and my number is 271-8914.
      A: 271-8914.Okay.And willyoucallagain later?
      B: Yes, I will.
      4.
      A: Oh no, not another one. Hello.
      B: Hello. Is Cindy there?
      A: She's not here. Who's this?
      B: Urn. This is her teacher, Miss Wilson.
      A: Oh, Miss Wilson. Yes, of course .
      Do you want to leave your number?
      B: It's okay. I'll call back.
      4. Let's Listen
      1.
      A: rd like youto meet my friend, David Wilson.
      B: Hi, David. Nice to meet you.
      2.
      A: Hi, let me introduce you. This IS your
      new boss, Susan Jackson.
      B: Good morning, Ms. Jackson.
      3.
      A: Hello?
      B: Hello. This is Bob Cruise calling.
      A: Good evening, Bob. How are you?
      4.
      A: Hello? Do you remember me? I'm
      Michelle Bolton.
      B: Hi, Michelle. How's everything?
      5.
      A: Good afternoon. I'm Charles Smith. I
      have an appointment at two o'clock.
      B: Hello, Mr. Smith. Nice to see you again.
      6.
      A: Good afternoon, I'm John Carter, your
      new student.
      B: Hello, John.
      7.
      A: Hello?
      B: Hi. This is Brian Abrams. I'm returning
      your call.
      A: Hi, Professor Abrams. Thanks for calling.
      Did you get my homework assignment?
      8.
      A: Let me introduce you. This is your
      grandmother's doctor, Ruth Steinberg.
      B: Hello, Dr. Steinberg. I'm glad to meet
      you. I've heard great things about you.
      10 min

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