Part 1

01

02

Hello, I’m Tony.
You aren’t in my class.
I’m not a student.
Are you in number 5?
Sorry, what’s your name?
You’re in class 2.

03

— Where's she from?
— She’s from England.
— Is he from England, too?
— No, he isn't. He’s from Canada.
— Is the concert tomorrow?
— Yes, it is. It’s at seven.
— Let’s go!

04

— Where are you from?
— I’m from Mexico.

— Where is Sao Paulo?
— It’s in Brazil.

— Where’s she from?
— She’s from Peru.

— Is he from Korea?
— No, he isn’t.

— Is it good?
— Yes, it’s great.

— Are you from Vietnam?
— No, I’m not.

— Where’s he from?
— He’s from London.

— Where’s Bilbao?
— It’s in Spain.

05

— Are you on vacation?
— Yes, I am.
— Great! Where are you from?
— I’m from Osaka in Japan.

— Mmmm. Look. It’s pho!
— Pho? What is it?
— It’s Vietnamese food. And it’s very good.

— Look. Coldplay!
— They’re good. Are they American?
— No, they aren’t.
— Oh. Where are they from?
— They’re British.

06

— What’s your address?
— My email?
— No, what’s your address?
— Oh, OK. It’s 48 Lake Street.
— 48 Lake Street.
— Right.
— Great. Thanks.

— What’s your number?
— My home number or my cell phone number?
— Uh, your cell phone number.
— It’s 203-868-5174.
— Sorry, can you repeat that, please?
— Yes. It’s203...
— 203...
— 868...
— Uh-huh
— 5174.
— 203-868-5174. Thanks.

— Excuse me, Mr. Wang, what’s your first name?
— My first name?
— Yes.
— Uh...it’s Shuhao.
— Oh, how do you spell it?
— S-H-U-H-A-O.
— S-H-U-H-A-O.
— Right.

— Welcome to Phone House. How are you, sir?
— Good, thanks. A phone card, please.
— OK. What’s your zip code?
— My zip code?
— Yes. What’s your zip code, please?
— Uh, it’s 12345.
— 12345. Really?
— Yes, really.

07

— Hi, Bob. Where are you?
— Hello, Tom. I’m in my car. Uh, what’s your address?
— It’s 503 State Street.
— Excuse me?
— 03 State Street.
— Oh. It isn’t 503 Lake Street.
— No, it isn’t. Are you lost?
— Yes, I am.
​
— Look at this picture.
— Who is he?
— He’s my friend.
— Wow! He’s very good-looking. What’s his name?
— Adam.
— Is he married?
— No, he isn’t.
— How old is he?
— He’s twenty-six.
— What’s his number?
​
— Excuse me, Mr. Wang, what’s your first name?
— My first name?
— Yes.
— Uh...it’s Shuhao.
— Oh, how do you spell it?
— S-H-U-H-A-O.
— S-H-U-H-A-O.
— Right.
​
— Welcome to Phone House. How are you, sir?
— Good, thanks. A phone card, please.
— OK. What’s your zip code?
— My zip code?
— Yes. What’s your zip code, please?
— Uh, it’s 12345.
— 12345. Really?
— Yes, really.

08

—  Good morning.
— Hello. I’m Eva Flores. I have a reservation.
— How do you spell your last name?
— F-L-O-R-E-S.
— Excuse me?
— F-L-O-R-E-S.
— Thank you.

09

— What’s your name?
— My name’s James.
— How do you spell it?
— J-A-M-E-S.
— Where are you from?
— I’m from England.

— What’s your name?
— My name’s Natasha.
— How do you spell it?
— N-A-T-A-S-H-A.
— Where are you from?
— I’m from New York, in the United States.

— What’s your name?
— My name is Franco.
— How do you spell it?
— F-R-A-N-C-O.
— Where are you from?
— I’m from Argentina.

— What’s your name?
— My name is Barbara.
— How do you spell it?
— B-A-R-B-A-R-A.
— Where are you from?
— I am from New York.

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—  How old are you?
— I'm 18.

— Your friend is very good-looking. How old is he?
— He's 29.

​— Liz, what’s your last name?
— It's Thomas.

— Look. It’s Sarah.
— Who's Sarah?
— She's my teacher.

​— Hi, Sam. How are you?
— I'm good, thanks.

— Are you from Vietnam?
— No, I’m not.

— Where's he from?
— He's from London.

Part 2

11

It’s an easy exercise.
I live in an old house.
She’s an American actress.
She has an expensive apartment.
It’s a nice evening.
I have a black and white cat.

12

— Welcome to City Coffee.
— Hi, a coffee and a chocolate brownie, please.
— What kind of coffee? Espresso, Americano, cappuccino, or latte?
— A cappuccino, please.
— Regular or large?
— Regular. How much is it?
— Six dollars and twenty cents, please.
— Here you are.
— Thanks. Here’s your change.

13

— What kind of coffee is that?
— This is a large latte.
— How much is it?
— It's $ 4.25.

— What kind of coffee is that?
— This is a regular latte.
— How much is it?
— It's $ 2.75.

— What kind of coffee is that?
— It's a regular coffee.
— How much is it?
— It's $ 2.25.

— What kind of coffee is that?
— It's a large cappuccino.
— How much is it?
— It's $ 4.50.

14

He’s Hugh Grant's brother.
She’s Naomi Campbell's mother.
He’s J.K. Rowling's husband.
She's Antonio Banderas's ex-wife,
He's Will Smith’s father.
She’s Kate Winslet’s sister.

15

— Hey, Jeremy. How’s your new car?
— It's great. It’s big, black, and fast.
— Is it expensive?
— No, it isn’t. It’s an old car.

— This is a picture of Jessica’s new boyfriend.
— Wow! He’s very tall.
— Yes. And he’s very good-looking.
— Is he American?
— No, he isn’t. He’s Italian.

— Is that your son?
— Yes, it is.
— Wow, he’s great.
— Thanks. He’s small, but he’s fast.

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— Look. They’re great.
— Yes, they are. But, uh, what are they?
— They’re gloves.
— Oh, OK. Yes, they are great!

— Excuse me, ma’am. What’s in your bag?
— Excuse me? My bag?
— Yes. Open your bag, please.
— OK. A laptop, a phone, a wallet, and pens.
— Thank you.

— Hi, Robert. Happy birthday!
— Is it for me? Thanks! What is it?
— Sit down and open it.
— A watch! Thanks. It’s great!

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— Excuse me, miss! Is this your bag?
— Oh! Yes, it is! Thank you.

— Good afternoon.
— Hello. We’re Paul Jones and Martin Smith. We have reservations.
— Let's see … Yes. Rooms 625 and 626. Here are your keys.
— Thank you.
— Thanks!

— What's that music?
— Sorry, it’s my cell phone. Oh, hi, Andy.

— Excuse me, what’s this word?
— Look in the dictionary.

— How much is it?
— Twenty dollars.
— Is a credit card OK?
— Yes, of course.

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— What’s this?
— It’s a postcard.

— Are these sunglasses?
— Yes, they are.

— Is that a toy?
— No, it isn’t. It’s a hat.

— What are those?
— They’re gloves.

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— Excuse me. What is this? Is it a toy?
— No, it isn’t. It’s a keychain.
— Oh, OK. It’s cute!

— Is that for sale?
— The hat? Yes, that’s twenty dollars.
— Is it from Mexico?
— Yes, it’s a Mexican hat.

— Excuse me. What are those?
— They're gloves.
— Oh, they’re cute! And is that a hat?
— Yes, it is.
— Are these sunglasses?
— Yes, they are. They’re fifteen dollars.
— Oh! That’s a lot. I’m sorry. Bye.

— Excuse me, miss! Is this your bag?
— Oh, yes, it is. Thanks!
— You're welcome. So, how about ten dollars for the sunglasses?
— Really? OK!

— Are those sunglasses?
— Those? Yes, they’re sunglasses. They’re two dollars.
— Two dollars? Are they good?
— They aren’t good, but they’re OK.

— Are these maps of the city?
— Yes. They’re ten dollars.
— Ten dollars! That’s a lot!
— They're great maps.

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— That's a cute picture. Is she your daughter?
— No, she isn’t. She’s my sister’s daughter.
— Oh. How old is she?
— She's five, and her name is Peggy.

— Hi, Tom. Who’s the woman in the picture?
— That's Elizabeth. She’s in my English class.
— She's very good-looking. Is she your girlfriend?
— Yes, she is.
— Lucky you!

— Where's my cell phone?
— It's there — on the chair.
— No, that isn’t my phone. It’s my sister’s.
— Oh. Is it in your bag?
— Yes, it is.

— Look. That’s Mia’s car.
— Is that her husband?
— Yeah. His name’s Eric.
— Eric Lee?
— No, that’s Mia’s last name. His last name is Cho.

Part 3

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— So, do you like it?
— Uh… I don’t know. There isn’t electricity at night, and there isn’t a TV.
— Yes, but there’s a pool, there’s a restaurant, and it’s in the park.
— Well, how much is it?
— Oh, it’s not very expensive. Actually, it’s cheap!
— Really? Then I like it. Let’s stay there!

22

—  Good afternoon. Welcome to Oceanside Hotel. Do you have a reservation?
— Yes, we do. Our last name is Green.
— Welcome, Mr. and Mrs. Green. You’re in room 304. That’s on the third floor.
— Great. Where are the elevators?
— Uh, actually we’re a small hotel. There aren’t any elevators.
— That's OK. Can we see the ocean from our room?
— Yes, there’s a beautiful view from your room.
— Perfect! Is there a TV in our room?
— No, there isn’t, but there are some books and magazines in the room, and you can also use the Internet. Also, there’s a TV in the restaurant.
— OK. Oh, and is there a gym?
— There isn’t a gym. I’m sorry. But you can swim in the ocean. That’s good exercise.
— That's true. Oh, and are there any drinks in the room like juice or soda?
— No, there aren’t. But there’s a gift shop on the first floor. You can buy drinks there.
— OK. Thanks!

23

— Excuse me! Is there a pharmacy near here?
— A pharmacy? Let me think. Yes, know. Go straight ahead and turn right.
— Go straight, and make a right?
— Yes. Then go straight ahead about 100 yards and make a left.
— Turn left?
— Yes, and then go straight and turn right.
— Turn right. OK.
— The pharmacy is on the right. You can’t miss it.
— Thank you.
— No problem.

— Excuse me. Where’s the museum?
— I'm sorry. I don’t know. I don’t live here.
— Excuse me. Where’s the museum?
— The museum?
— Yes. Is it near here?
— Sure. Go straight down this street, and turn left. Then make a right, and go straight ahead. Then turn left, and the museum is on the left. It’s on the corner.
— Thank you very much.
— Oh, excuse me!
— Yeah?
— You can’t go to the museum today. It’s closed on Mondays.
— Oh. OK.

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— Is there a bank near here?
— Yes, there’s one on 13th Street, next to the parking lot.

— Is there a hospital near here?
— There is a hospital on 23rd Street between 6th and 7th.

— Is there a restaurant near here?
— Yes, straight ahead and it’s next to the bank.

— Is there a pharmacy near here?
— There’s a pharmacy across from the bank.

— Is there a school near here?
— Yes, it’s NYU. It’s right across the park here.

25

I can’t sing.
She can dance very well.
He can’t cook.
My boyfriend can’t speak English.
Her brother can play the piano.
I can’t drive.

26

—  Hello, sir. Welcome to New Orleans. How can I help you?
— Yes, uh, I’m in New Orleans for a day. What can I do here?
Oh, a lot of things. You can play golf, or you can take a boat trip.
— Hmm. Is it expensive?
— Well, it isn’t cheap.
— OK. What else? Can I go to the art museum?
— No, you can’t. We have a museum but it isn’t open today.
— That’s too bad.
— Yes. You can also walk in the park, or you can go to the aquarium.
— The aquarium. That’s interesting.
— Yeah. You can see fish, penguins, sea lions, and more.
— How much is a ticket?
— Twenty-one dollars, and you can buy a ticket here.
— Great. Here’s twenty-five dollars.
— Thank you. Here’s your change.
— Oh, can I buy food at the aquarium?
— No, you can’t. But you can buy food here!
— OK. Thanks very much.

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— The New York Times, please.
— Here you are.
— How much is it?
— It’s a dollar twenty-five.

— A phone card, please.
— For how much?
— Fifteen euros, please.
— Here you are.
— Thanks.

— A memory card, please.
— Two gigs or four?
— Two, please. How much is it?
— Nine ninety-nine.
— Is a credit card OK?
— Sure.

— A one-way ticket to Bristol, please.
— Thirty pounds twenty p please.
— Here you are.
— Have a good trip.
— Thank you.

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— Hi, Eric. Is this a picture of your family?
— Yes, it is.
— Is that your mother?
— Yes. That’s my mother.

— Who is that? Is she your wife?
— No, she isn’t. She’s my sister.
— Oh, I see. She’s very pretty.

— Who are they?
— They're my sister’s children.
— Oh, they’re cute. How old are they?
— Her daughter is four and her son is seven.

— Who is that? Is he your sister’s husband?
— No, he isn’t.
— Oh. Who is he?
— I don’t know. He isn’t in our family.

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— This is my mother, in our yard at home.
— Let's see. Is that your father?
— No, it’s Martin, her boyfriend. My mom’s divorced.
— Does your mother work?
— Yes, she’s a nurse. And Martin’s a doctor at the same hospital. I don’t like him very much. This is my sister Lisa and her husband, Philip. And their daughter, Sophie.
— Ah — she’s really sweet. How old is she?
— She's three.
— Do you have any more nieces or nephews?
— No, just Sophie right now.
— Is that you?
— Don't laugh! Yes, that’s from last Christmas, at my grandparents' house.
— Who's that?
— That's my cousin Adam. Adam and I are really good friends. He’s a singer in a band. They play in local coffeehouses and clubs…

30

— Do you live near here, Julia?
— No, I don’t. I live downtown.
— Me, too.

— Do you have children, Steven?
— Yes, I do. I have a son and a daughter.
— Oh, I have a daughter. She’s six.
— Really? My daughter is six, too.

— Bob, do you watch MTV?
— No, I don’t.
— Do you watch CNN?
— No, I don’t. Sorry, I don’t like TV. I read books.
— Really? I like TV and books.

— Brian, do you like Mexican food?
— No, I don’t.
— Really? But you speak Spanish.
— Yes. I speak Spanish, but I don’t eat Mexican food. I like Japanese food.

— Do you like pop music, Liz?
— No, I don’t. Do you?
— No. I don’t like pop music. I’m old!
— Well, I listen to classical music. Do you?
— No, I don’t. I like Brazilian music.

Part 4

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— Hello. Is this your first time here?
— Yes, it is.
— Do you live near here?
— No, I don’t. I live downtown.
— Oh, nice. So, do you want long hair? Short hair?
— I don't know. Something different.
— Do you want a coffee?
— No, thanks. I don’t drink coffee.
— Do you want a magazine?
— Yes, please. Oh, look. Angelina Jolie’s children.
— Do you have children?
— Yes, I do. I have two boys.
— How old are they?
— Eight and ten.
— It’s very short.
— Don’t worry. Wait.

— OK. Do you like it?
— No, I don't. It’s terrible.

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— What do you do, Wendy?
— I’m a lawyer.
— That’s great. Where do you work?
— I work in an office downtown.
— Do you like your job?
— No, I don’t. I work Monday to Friday, and Saturday.

— Are you here on vacation, Sonia?
— Yes, I am. I’m from Boston.
— What do you do in Boston?
— I’m a waitress.
— That’s great.
— Yes, I like it. I don’t work in the mornings!

— Where do you work, Brad?
— I work in a school near here.
— Oh. Are you a teacher?
— No, I’m not. I’m an assistant.
— Do you like your job?
— Yes, I do. The people are great.

— Where do you work, Mark?
— I work at a hospital downtown.
— Oh. Are you a doctor?
— Well, uh, I’m a nurse.
— Oh, OK. That’s good. Do you like it?
— No, I don’t. I work very late in the evenings.

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— Good morning!
— Hello. Geary Street, please.
— OK. The traffic is bad this morning.
— Yes. It’s terrible.
— Do you live in San Francisco?
— Yes, I do.
— Are you OK? What’s the problem?
— I don’t like my new haircut.
— Why not? I like it.
— Really? Do you like it?
— Yes, I do. It’s great!
— Thanks.
— OK. We’re on Geary Street now.
— Great. Please stop over there, at Macy’s. I want a new bag.
— OK. That’s $14.50.
— Here’s $17. Keep the change.
— Thanks a lot! Have a nice day.

34

It’s nine o’clock.
It’s twenty after three.
It’s nine thirty.
It’s ten to ten.
It’s quarter after nine.
It’s quarter to six.

35

— What time do you get up during the week?
— During the week, I get up at 7:00 a.m.
— What time do you go to bed during the week?
— I go to bed at 11:00 p.m.
— What time do you get up on the weekend?
— On the weekend I get up at 10:30.
— What time do you go to bed on the weekend?
— On the weekend I go to bed at 2:00 a.m.


— What time do you get up during the week?
— It’s usually about seven, seven o’clock in the morning.
— What time do you go to bed during the week?
— About 12:30 in the morning.
— What time do you get up on the weekend?
— Nine o’clock.
— What time do you go to bed on the weekend?
— Probably closer to 2:00 a.m.


— What time do you get up during the week?
— During the week I get up at eight or nine o’clock in the morning.
— What time do you go to bed during the week?
— During the week I go to bed at 11:00 or 12:00 at night.
— What time do you get up on the weekend?
— On the weekends I get up at eleven o’clock in the morning.
— What time do you go to bed on the weekend?
— I go to bed on the weekends at one o’clock in the morning or two o’clock in the morning.

— What time do you get up during the week?
— During the week I get up at quarter to seven.
— What time do you go to bed during the week?
— During the week I go to bed at quarter to eleven.
— What time do you get up on the weekend?
— On the weekend I get up at around noon.
— What time do you go to bed on the weekend?
— On the weekend I normally go to bed around 3:00 a.m.

— What time do you get up during the week?
— During the week I usually get up around 8:00 a.m.
— What time do you go to bed during the week?
— And I usually go to bed during the week at around 11:00 p.m.
— What time do you get up on the weekend?
— On the weekends... it usually depends, but I try to get up around 10:00 a.m.
— What time do you go to bed on the weekend?
— Depending on the night, probably around 1:00 or 2:00 a.m.

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— What time do you get up?
— I usually get up around nine or 9:30.
— What do you do next?
— I check my email.
— Do you take a shower?
— Yes, every morning.
— What do you have for breakfast?
— A banana.
— Do you have breakfast sitting down or standing up?
— Sitting down.
— What time do you go to school?
— It depends. I have class at eleven on Wednesdays. The other days I have class in the afternoon.
— Are you in a hurry in the morning?
— No, I usually have a lot of time.
— Do you like mornings?
— No. No, I don't.

37

— Tony, what time do you get up on weekends?
— I usually get up late — about ten o’clock or ten-thirty. I never get up early. After that, I always take a shower and have a big breakfast.
— Do you have coffee or tea with breakfast?
— Well, actually, I never drink coffee or tea. I usually have orange juice.
— What do you do after breakfast?
— I usually read the newspaper and listen to music.
— Do you do housework?
— Sometimes. But not usually.
— What do you do in the afternoon?
— Nothing special. I sometimes go to the gym.
— What do you do in the evening?
— I always go out with my friends. We usually go to a party and dance!

38

— Good morning. I’m in New York City. It’s January 1st, so it’s winter, and it’s cold, about one degree. People usually stay inside on cold days, but not these people. They swim! This is John Carson and he’s in the Polar Bear Club.
— Hello.
— John, how cold is the water today?
— The water is about 8 °C.
— That's very cold water. Why do you swim in it?
— It's fun! We like it.
— How many people are in the Polar Bear Club?
— About 30 people. We have men, women, children, old people, a lot of people.
— How often do you swim in the cold water?
— We do this just one time a year, on January 1st.
— And what do you do after?
— I go to a restaurant and have a hot breakfast and a hot coffee.
— I see. Thanks, John.
— You're welcome.

39

— Tonya! Hi! We usually don’t talk on Saturdays. How are you?
— I'm fine, Nick…
— That's great. I’m good, too. I’m at my brother’s house and we’re having a family party.
— Oh, that’s good…
— Yes, everyone is here. Brothers, sisters, my parents, uncles and aunts. It’s my father’s mother’s birthday.
— I see.
— We're eating grilled meat, fish and vegetables, and my mom is making a salad. Oh, and my aunt is making a birthday cake. The children are playing soccer- they’re very cute.
— It sounds like a great time.
— Yes. Now, I’m sorry. Why are you calling? Is everything OK at the office?
— Well, Nick, I’m calling because we have work today.
— Really? But it’s Saturday.
— We always go to the office on the first Saturday of the month. Remember?
— Uh-oh. Is that today?
— Yes, it is. Everyone is here, and we’re working very hard.
— Oh, no. Tonya, I’m sorry.
— It's OK. But don’t forget next month.
— OK. I promise. Oh, we’re singing "Happy Birthday" now. Talk to you Monday. Sorry again.
— Bye, Nick.

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— Amy, what do you do?
— I'm an assistant. I work in an office.
— Do you enjoy your job?
— Well, it’s OK. But it isn’t my dream job.
— So what are you doing today?
— I'm helping my father. He’s a vet.
— I see. And how is it?
— Great. I’m helping cute cats and dogs.

— What do you do, Marcus?
— Well, I play soccer.
— You're a professional soccer player?
— That's right.
— You already have a great job!
— Well, it’s hard work. And I’m getting old.
— I see. You want a new career.
— Yes. After soccer, I want to be a lawyer. So today, I’m working with a lawyer. I’m writing emails and helping her with her papers. It’s very interesting.

— Steve, what do you do?
— I'm a policeman.
— Do you like your job?
— I like it, but I work on the street. In the rain, in the snow, in the hot weather… That isn’t fun.
— And you want to change your job.
— Yes, I want to make computer games.
— Really?
— Yes. I need ideas so I’m playing a computer game now. Look, this game is very good.

Part 5

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— What's the date today?
— It's May fourth.
— Really? I think it’s May fifth.

— When's your birthday?
— July twentieth.

— When's your birthday?
— My birthday is February 8th.
— What do you usually do on your birthday?
— I usually have dinner with my friends and eat cake.

— When's your birthday?
— It is November 13th.
— What do you usually do on your birthday?
— Normally I have a small party, have some cake, open some presents.

— When's your birthday?
— August 9th.
— What do you usually do on your birthday?
— I usually spend time with my friends, or have dinner, see my family.

— When's your birthday?
— My birthday is on 21 of March, 1990.
— What do you usually do on your birthday?
— I usually celebrate my birthday with my friends and family.

— When's your birthday?
— My birthday is September the 29th.
— What do you usually do on your birthday?
— I usually go for a meal with my family — with my children and my wife.

— Tony, what do you have for breakfast?
— I usually have toast and coffee. A typical breakfast. How about you?
— Well, my favorite breakfast food is pizza.
— What? Really?
— Yeah. Cold pizza and coffee. It’s great for breakfast.

— Hi, Lesley. Is that your lunch?
— Yes, it is.
— Wow. A chocolate bar and a soda. That’s a small lunch.
— I know. I’m very busy, so I don’t eat a big lunch.
— Do you eat a big breakfast?
— Yes, I do.
— Oh, that’s good.

— Maritza, what do you have for breakfast?
— I have cereal with a lot of fruit.
— Mmm. I like fruit. Do you have coffee or tea?
— I have orange juice.
— Oh. Do you drink coffee or tea?
— No, I don’t.

— Mmm, pizza! Is that your lunch, Bill?
— Yes, it is. Cheese pizza and a soda.
— Cheese pizza. Do you like pizza with meat?
— Yes, I do.
— Do you eat vegetables?
— Uh, no. I don’t like vegetables.

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— So, Jessie, your parents are from China. Do you eat Chinese food at home?
— Uh, yes and no. For breakfast, we usually have cereal.
— Cereal?
— Yes, cereal or toast. And coffee, not lea. Not very Chinese, I know!
— What do you have for lunch?
— I have fast food near school — pizza or a hamburger and soda.
— Oh. When do you eat Chinese food?
— For dinner! My mother makes a big Chinese meal.
— Is it spicy?
— Sometimes. We have rice with vegetables and meat. Or fish. My father loves fish. Fish heads are his favorite!
— Wow. So, what’s your favorite meal?
— Dinner, of course!

45

I travel 30 miles to work!
I don’t see my daughters. They’re in bed.
I walk from the station to work.
I have a sandwich in the office.
I usually fall asleep in front of the TV.
I live in Greenwich Village.
He’s from Missouri.
They live in Ottawa.
We went to Connecticut for the weekend.
She was born in Dublin.
We’re studying in Sydney.
I want to go to Manchester.
Do you like Houston?

46

I love talking on the phone.
I like playing computer games.
I don’t like doing housework.
I hate watching soccer.

47

— Here. Look at my phone. There's a lot of great music on it.
— Let me see. Oh, you have The Black Eyed Peas. I like them.
— Yeah, they’re fantastic.
— And who’s Yo Yo Ma? I don’t know him.
— He plays classical music. He’s great.
— Oh. I like Placido Domingo. What do you think of him?
— I really like him.
— Good. And you have Shakira.
— Yeah. But I think she’s awful.
— Really? I love her. Oh wow! You have Katy Perry!
— Yeah. What do you think of her?
— Urn, I can’t stand her.
— Well, I really like her.
— Ha! You like her because she’s cute.

48

— Hello, this is “Pop Music Today.” My guests are Gia and Rob, the singers in a new pop group called Too Cool. Gia and Rob, welcome.
— Thanks.
— Thank you.
— Everyone loves your music. What singers do you like?
— I love Lady Gaga. She’s fantastic.
— Well...
— But Rob doesn’t like her. He thinks she’s terrible.
— Really?
— It’s true. I prefer rock music. I really like U2. They’re fantastic.
— Interesting. Gia, what do you think of U2?
— Um, I don’t like them, actually. But I really like their singer, Bono.
— Yeah, Bono’s great.
— So Rob loves rock music but Gia hates it.
— Oh, no. That isn’t right. I love rock music.
— Yeah, we both love it.
— What about hip hop music?
— It’s fantastic!
— I don’t like it.
— What? Really? But you really like The Black Eyed Peas.
— That’s pop music. It isn’t hip hop.
— Well, I love hip hop and I really like The Black Eyed Peas.
— Great. Gia and Rob, thank you!
— You’re welcome.
— Anytime.
— Next, let’s talk to...

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— Hey, Chris. Would you like to watch the game with me on Sunday?
— Sorry, I can’t. Sunday is my sister’s party. Would you like to come?
— Yes, I’d love to. Thanks!
— Great. It starts at 2:30.1 can email you the directions.
— OK. Can I bring something? 
— Yes. Bring something to drink.
— No problem.

— Hi, John! I’m glad you came.
— Me too. Here, I brought some soda.
— Great, thanks. Would you like a burger?
— Uh ... no thanks.
— OK. Would you like a hot dog?
— No. thanks.
— Oh. Is there a problem?
— Well, I don’t eat meat.
— Oh, no problem. There’s salad too. Would you like some salad?
— Yes, please!

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— Erica, are you busy next Saturday?
— No, I’m not. Why?
— Would you like to come to a dinner party at my place?
— Sure, I’d love to. What can I bring?
— Oh, just bring something to drink. Come over around 7:30.
— Great. See you Saturday!


— Tomorrow is my wife’s birthday.
— Would you like to come to a party for her?
— Yes, I’d love to. When is it?
— It's at 6:30 at our house.
— OK. Thanks! Oh, can I bring something?
— No, no. She doesn’t want gifts.
— Really? Maybe I can bring a birthday card.
— Well, yes. That’s OK.


— Do you have plans for July fourth?
— No, not yet.
— Good. Would you like to come to a barbecue at my house?
— Yeah, I’d love to. Thanks!
— Great! Oh, and can you bring some soda?
— Of course! No problem.