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

41

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

— When's your birthday?
— July twentieth.

42

— 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.

43

— 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.

44

— 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…

49

— 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!

50

— 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.

Part 6

51

— Tracy, look at this picture on my phone.
— Wow, that’s a famous movie star, right?
— Yeah. He was at the supermarket this afternoon.
— Too bad. I was at the gym this afternoon.
— I guess I’m lucky! He was very nice and friendly.


— How was your vacation?
— Terrible! First, we were at the airport for twelve hours!
— Oh, no.
— Our hotel was terrible too, and the beach wasn’t clean. The restaurant was bad, too.
— I'm sorry to hear that.
— Yeah. And the weather was cold and windy every day.


— Was James at school today?
— No, he wasn’t. And he wasn’t in school yesterday.
— Oh. Maybe he’s sick.
— But he was at the movie theater yesterday evening.
— Hmm. That’s strange…


— You weren’t at home last week. Where were you?
— I was in Paris.
— Paris! Wow. How was it?
— It was great. The food was good, and the views were beautiful.
— How long was your vacation?
— Oh, actually, I wasn’t there on vacation. I was there for work.

52

— Sam, how was Nepal?
— It was amazing. I was there for three months, and I changed a lot.
— Where did you live?
— I lived in the city with a host family. They were a mother and father and a son. The son was the same age as me, so that was fun.
— What did you do there?
— I studied Nepali language. My classes started at eight o’clock every morning and finished at five in the afternoon. I also studied Nepali customs. I learned a lot of Nepali songs.
— That's great. How did you travel to school?
— I traveled on foot. My host brother traveled by motorcycle, but I didn't want to do that. The traffic was terrifying!
— Did you visit the mountains?
— Yes, I did. I walked in the mountains for a week. It was very hard work!
— How was the food?
— Well, the food was OK. It was very basic- rice and vegetables for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I really missed American pizza! Oh, but I tried a delicious drink called a lassi.
— What is that?
— Uh, it has fruit and yogurt in it, and it’s very delicious.

53

— Hello? Helena! I’m home!
— Hi, Steve. Did you have a good day?
— No, not really.
— Oh, no. Why not?
— Well, first, my train was late. We had an important meeting this morning, and wasn’t there.
— Oh, I’m sorry.
— How about you? How was your day?
— Very good. I had lunch with my boss at a nice restaurant.
— Really? That’s great.
— Yes, I had grilled fish. It was delicious.
— I didn’t have lunch. It was a very busy day and I finished work very late.
— I know. It’s eight-thirty.
— Sorry. I called to tell you. Did you get my message?
— Yes, I did. Thanks.
— Did you have dinner?
— Yes, I did. I cooked some chicken soup.
— Chicken soup? Mmm. I love chicken soup.
— I know. I cooked it for you. Have some!
— Thanks. My day isn’t so bad now.

54

— Good morning. This is the news. A burglar went downtown last night and took laptops, cameras, and a TV from a house. But he also made one big mistake, so today he is sitting in jail. The police say Paul White, age 26, went into a house on Fourth Street at about 11:00 last night.
He took two laptops, three expensive cameras, a TV, and a woman’s bag. The bag had about three-hundred dollars in it.
No one saw White go into the house or leave the house. But White didn’t have a car. He couldn’t walk home and carry all of the things he took, so he called a taxi. That was his big mistake. The taxi driver drove White to his house. Then he wrote down the address and called the police. The driver, Luis Rodriguez, told us his story:
— I knew he was a burglar. People don’t usually walk around with laptops and TVs at night. Also, he had three cameras in his bag, and it was a woman’s bag!
— After they took White to jail, policemen found more TVs, cameras, cell phones, laptops, and other things in the burglar’s house. Now, to sports. Tonight’s basketball game…

55

— When did you last go to a party?
— I last went to a party in August, before I left for school.
— What did you do there?
— At the party. .it was a going away party, I said good bye to all of my friends.
— Did you bring anything?
— I brought food, and snacks, and games for the party.

— When did you last go to a party?
— I went to a soiree, which was really a party for a friend’s birthday in July.
— What did you do there?
— I ate, I don’t drink, and I talked to a lot of people.
— Did you bring anything?
— Yes, I brought a beautiful plant.

— When did you last go to a party?
— About two weeks ago.
— What did you do there?
— I just listened and talked with people a little bit. That’s all.
— Did you bring anything?
— I brought some flowers.

— When did you last go to a party?
— I went to a party last week.
— What did you do there?
— I made new friends at the party.
— Did you bring anything?
— Yes, I brought a gift and a birthday card because it was someone’s birthday.

56

— I'm here with Dan Grec. He just drove from the Arctic Ocean in Alaska to the southern end of Argentina. Dan, how was your trip?
— It was amazing and fantastic. I had a great time.
— How long did it take?
— About two years. I drove over 65,000 kilometers and finally arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina. I visited Canada, the US, Mexico, and a lot of countries in Central and South America.
— Did you drive all the way?
— Almost. There isn’t a road from Panama to Colombia, so I took a boat.
— Did you learn Spanish?
— Yes, I did. My Spanish isn’t fantastic, but it’s pretty good now. I practiced every day.
— Did you camp?
— Yes, I camped on the side of the road to save money. I sometimes stayed in small hotels and took a shower. Also, local people invited me to stay in their homes. That was amazing.
— Did you have any problems?
— No, not really. The car didn’t have any big problems. My maps were terrible, so I sometimes got lost. But it was OK.
— Did you meet new friends?
— Yes, I met a lot of interesting people! I met two brothers, Seth and Parker. They rode their bicycles from Alaska to Argentina. I also met very friendly people in the mountains in Ecuador. I stayed in Ecuador for five months and worked in a hotel.
— What was your favorite place?
— I have so many favorite places! Alaska was beautiful. I saw icebergs there. I climbed volcanoes in Guatemala and Ecuador. In Chile, I saw llamas and penguins together. That was great.
— How was the food on your trip?
— Great. I loved the spicy tacos in Mexico and the steak in Argentina. I tried llama in Bolivia and thought it was OK.
— Do you have plans for your next trip?
— Yes, I’m going to travel across Africa. I’m planning that trip now.
— Are you going to write about it on your blog?
— Yes, of course.

57

— Are you going to do anything exciting next year?
— Yes, I am. My wife and I are going to ride our bikes across Canada.
— Wow! How far is that?
— It's about four thousand miles.
— Really? How long is it going to take?
— I'm not sure. It’s going to take about six months, probably.


— Are you going to go anywhere this summer?
— No, I’m not.
— That's too bad. You aren’t going to take a vacation.
— Well, I am going to take a vacation, but I’m not going to travel.
— Oh, I see. What are you going to do?
— I'm going to take an art class in the city.
— Really? I didn’t know you like art.
— Well, I do. I love art and I want to be a painter. I’m going to have art class every day from nine to three, and after that we’re going to go to the museum and study paintings.
— Wow, that’s great.
— Yeah. I usually go to the beach, but that isn’t very exciting.


— Hey, Jessica, how are you?
— OK. Well, I have a problem.
— Really? What is it?
— My boyfriend’s going to work in China for two years.
— Two years? That’s a long time.
— I know. And China is very far from Chicago. I’m going to miss him a lot.
— Are you going to visit him?
— I don’t know. I can’t speak Chinese, and plane tickets are expensive.
— Well, China is cool. I was there last year. Go visit him. You’re going to have a great time.
— Yeah. You’re right. I’m going to go. Maybe next year.


— The party is going to start at 7:30 tomorrow night. Is everything ready?
— Yes. I’m going to make the cake tonight.
— Great. And I’m going to buy Joe’s present tomorrow morning.
— OK. Are you going to buy the red hat or the blue hat?
— Hat? Joe doesn’t want a hat. We’re going to buy a camera for him.
— We are?
— Yes. Did you get my email?
— Sorry, I didn’t. Uh, is the camera going to be expensive?
— No, it isn’t. Don’t worry.
— Oh, good.
— Are you going to get a card?
— Yes, I’m going to get the card.
— Thanks. I’m going to get soda and potato chips and things.
— Great. See you tomorrow!

58

— Carrie Gold. You’re a very famous star now. Are you enjoying it?
— Yes, I’m enjoying it a lot. It’s great. I’m wearing these beautiful clothes, and people are taking my picture. It’s great. I’m having a great time.

— What did you do before you were famous?
— Oh, a lot of things. I was an assistant in an office. I was an English teacher. Oh, and I was a waitress. I worked in a cafe and made cappuccinos. I had a good time there.

— Your parents are English teachers. Were you a good student?
— No, I wasn’t. I liked my classes and my teachers, but I didn’t study hard. I feel bad about it now. Actually, after my next movie I’m going to take college classes.
— Really? What are you going to study?
— I’m going to study English and art. I really like art, but I’m not very good at it. I’m also going to take a Spanish class. Hola! Como estas?

— You have a new boyfriend. Are you going to get married soon?
— No, I’m not. I’m going to get married and have children one day, but I’m not going to get married this year-or next year.
— One more question. Your fans want to know this. What are you wearing right now?
— I’m wearing a beautiful red dress by Oscar Saatchi. Oh, and I’m wearing some Italian shoes by Enzo Pisa.

59

— Hello?
— Hello! Is this Jerry Harte?
— Yes, this is Jerry.
— This is Peter Douglas from the show Trading Vacations.
— Oh, hello!
— Is your vacation planned for next week, Jerry?
— Yes, it is.
— Where are you going to go?
— We're going to go to Norway.
— Who are you going to go with?
— With Sue, my girlfriend.
— How are you going to get there?
— By plane.
— What are you going to do there?
— We're going to clean a river and plant some trees. It’s a working vacation!
— Oh, very interesting. Where are you going to stay?
— We're going to stay at a campsite.
— Well, Jerry, you’re not going to go camping because you’re not going to go to Norway. We’re going to change your vacation!
— Oh, so where are we going to go?

60

— Well, here we are at the airport with Lisa and Jon and Jerry and Sue. And this is the moment of truth. I have two envelopes here, and now I’m going to give the two couples their new vacation plans! Are you ready to play Trading Vacations?
BOTH COUPLES Yes.
— OK, so now you can open the envelopes. Jon and Lisa first.
— A working vacation in Norway.
— Oh no!
— Oh yes! You’re going to help clean a river and plant some trees.
— Oh great. Working all day!
— Where are we going to stay?
— You’re going to stay at a campsite!
— A campsite? Oh no, I hate camping!
— And now Sue and Jerry.
— Oh! A week in Tokyo.
— Tokyo?!
— That’s right. You’re going to spend a week in Tokyo, shopping, going out, and seeing the sights! Do you like shopping, Jerry?
— Not much.
— What are we going to wear? We don’t have the right clothes for Tokyo.