listen_to_this_1英语初级听力--Lesson One

listen_to_this_1英语初级听力--Lesson One Lesson One Section One: Tapescript. Dialogue 1: — Hello, I want a cab. — OK. What address is it? nd — 1120 East 32Street. — Right. The cab will be there in a few minutes. Dialogue 2: — What?s your job? — I?m an accountant. — Oh! Do you enjoy it? — No. I don?t really like it. It?s boring. Dialogue 3: — Where do you come from? — Indonesia. — Oh! Which part? — Jakarta. — Really? Dialogue 4: — Can you speak German? — Yes, I can. I speak it very well. — Where did you learn it? — I lived in Germany when I was a child. — What else can you speak? — Well, I know a little Italian. Dialogue 5: — I think a businessman should be good-looking. — No, I don?t agree. Dialogue 6: — Would you like a drink? — No, thank you. I don?t drink. — Are you sure? — Yes. I?m quite sure. Thank you very much. — What about a soft drink then? — Oh, alright. Lemonade would be fine. Dialogue 7: — Thank you very much for the meal. — Not at all. I?m glad you could come. — You must come and have a meal with me some time. — Yes. That would be nice. Dialogue 8: — Have you heard about the Prime Minister? — No. — She's gone to China! — Really! Dialogue 9: — How do you spell interesting? — I-N-T-E-R-E-S-T-I-N-G. — Thank you very much. Dialogue 10: — Would you mind passing the salt, please? — Certainly. Section Two: Tapescript. A. Discussion. Tim talked to Harry about the lecture. Harry: What did you think of the lecture? Tim: I thought it was very interesting. Harry: Did you really? Tim: Yes, didn?t you? Harry: Certainly not. I thought he talked a lot of rubbish. Tim: So you think you know more than he does. Harry: Well, take coal for instance. Tim: What about it? Harry: Coal won?t become important again. Tim: Why not? Harry: It?s too dirty. They won?t be able to find people to work down coal mines in the future. Tim: They?ll invent new kinds of machinery. Harry: Nonsense. The only sort of power they?ll use in the future is atomic power. B. Interview. A reporter from a local newspaper is interviewing some students on the subject of students and money. Reporter: Excuse me, are you a student? Student 1: Yes, I am. Reporter: Forgive my asking you, but do you have to take a part-time job in the holidays? Student 1: Not really. My parents are fairly well off, so I get an allowance from my father. Reporter: You're lucky, aren?t you? Student 1: I suppose so. Reporter: What about you? Are your parents wealthy? Student 2: No, certainly not. Reporter: Do you work during the holidays? Student 2: Well, last Christmas I did two weeks as temporary postman, then in the summer I spent four weeks fruit picking, and I do a bit of baby-sitting, so I manage. Reporter: Thank you. Section Three: Dictation. Dictation 1: My name is Robert. I am eighteen years old and I am French. I am not married. Sylvia is small and fair. She is seventeen and she is a student. Dictation 2: The tall boy with fair hair is eighteen years old and he comes from Sweden. He works in a record shop. The small boy with dark hair is seventeen. He is Spanish, but he does not live in Spain. He lives in France. He works in a hotel. Lesson Two: Section One: Tapescript. Dialogue 1: — I think a doctor should be a friendly person. — Yes. I agree. Dialogue 2: — Would you like something to drink? — Just coffee, please. — Are you sure? — Quite certain. Thank you. Dialogue 3: — What are you doing in New York? — I?m writing a story for YES magazine. — I see. Dialogue 4: — What are you doing in Cairo? — I?m visiting my parents. — Really! Dialogue 5: — Why are you visiting Hong Kong? — I?m just on holiday. Dialogue 6: — Why are you in London? — I?m here on business. — Oh. Dialogue 7: — Thanks a lot of putting me up. — That?s OK. — Do come and see me when you?re in New York. — Sure. That?ll be great. Dialogue 8: — Have you heard the news? — No. — There?s been a terrible air crash. — Oh dear! Where was it? — A town called Banford. Dialogue 9: — Excuse me, how do you say that word, C-U-S-T-O-M-S? — Customs. — I see. Thank you. Dialogue 10: — Would you like some more potatoes? — I?m sorry I can?t manage any more. Thank you. Section Two: Tapescript. A. Conversation. Male: Pubs? You must have good people. If the people are good, the pub will be good. Male: You must have a good landlord, and people with a sense of humor behind the bar. If the landlord is bad, the pub will be bad. Female: I love old pubs. If it?s one of those modern places, I won?t go in. Male: And a good pub must have good beer. If the beer?s no good, people will look for another place. Female: I won?t go if there isn?t a garden. I have children, and if the pub doesn?t have a garden or family room, we can?t go in. B. Story. My grandfather used to have a beautiful gold pocket watch. He wore it on a fine gold chain across the front of his waistcoat, and when I was small he promised to leave it to me in his will. “When I?m gone,” he said, “this is going to be yours.” Unfortunately that will never happen now. About three months ago, my grandfather came up to London to visit us. The first Sunday morning after he arrived, my youngest son said he wanted to go to the park. “We?ll do better than that,” said my grandfather, “we?ll go and feed the pigeons in Trafalgar Square.” So off they went. They got home about tea-time and my grandfather was looking very upset. “My watch,” he said, “it?s gone. Someone must have stolen it while we were feeding the pigeons.” Section Three: Dictation. Dictation 1: My name is Daniel. I am French. I live in a small town. I work in a hotel, but I do not live in the hotel. I live with my parents. My home is near the hotel, so I walk to work every day. Dictation 2: There is some sugar, there is some coffee and there is a lot of tea, but there is not much jam. There are some tomatoes, but there are not any eggs or biscuits and there is not much milk. So we want jam, eggs, biscuits and milk. Lesson Three Section One: Tapescript. Dialogue 1: Jurg: Mrs. Scott... Mrs. Scott: Yes? Jurg: I?m afraid I?ve had an accident. Mrs. Scott: Oh, dear, what?s happened? Jurg: I?ve spilt my coffee. Mrs. Scott: Never mind, here?s a cloth... Dialogue 2: Klaus is using the launderette for the first time. Klaus: Excuse me, do you know how this works? Housewife: Yes. Put the washing inside ... shut the door ... the money goes in here, then when the machine starts you have to put the soap powder in through here. Klaus: Is that all? Housewife: Yes, you don?t have to do anything else until the machine stops. Klaus: Thank you. Dialogue 3: Terry: Frank?s getting married. James: Is he really? Terry: Yes, he is. James: I don?t believe it. Terry: It?s true. James: Who's he marrying? Terry: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think. James: Good heavens ... where are they going to live? Section Two: Tapescript. A. Conversation. A: Do you love me? B: I?m very fond of you. A: Yes, but do you love me? B: Uh ... you mean a lot to me. A: Why don't you answer my question? B: What question? A: Do you love me? Come on! I want to know. B: I care for you very deeply. You know that. A: That isn?t the same thing! B: What kind of answer do you expect? A: The truth! I want the truth! B: How can I possibly answer such a question? B. Interview: Too Old at Twenty Do you remember Sally Green, the swimming star? She was the girl who broke all the records at the last Olympics. Where is she now? Last week our reporter, Tom Parker, went to see Sally in her Californian home. Tom: Is it true that you don't swim at all now? Sally: I?m afraid so. I?m too old. Tom: But you're only twenty! Sally: That?s too old for a swimmer. If I swam in an international competition now, I wouldn?t win. So I?d rather not swim at all. Tom: But don't you enjoy swimming? Sally: I used to, when I was small. But if you enter for big competitions you have to work very hard. I used to get up at 6 a.m. to go to the pool. I had to train before school, after school and at weekends. I swam thirty-five miles every week! Tom: But you were famous at fifteen. And look at all those cups. Sally: Would you like to polish them? It?s true that I have some Olympics were very exciting. But I missed more important things. While other girls were growing up, I was swimming. What can I do now? Section Three: Dictation. Dictation 1: There is a small shop at the end of our road. I buy my newspaper there every Sunday. This is the only shop that is open on a Sunday, so it is always very busy. They sell milk, eggs, biscuits, tea and coffee. You can get aspirins, toothpaste or a writing pad there. It is a nice little shop. Dictation 2: This evening I am going to the cinema. I sometimes go with Beatriz, but this evening I am going alone. Beatriz is nice, but she talks a lot and when I go to the cinema I like to watch the film. The film I am going is an old one, but it is very good. It is a Hitchcock film. Lesson Four Section One: Tapescript. Dialogue 1: Sophie: Here?s some coffee. George: Oh, fantastic ... er ... is there any sugar? Sophie: Sugar ... yes, of course ... here you are. George: Thanks ... er... Sophie: What?s the matter now? George: Er ... are there any chocolate biscuits? Sophie: No, there aren?t. George: Oh... Dialogue 2: Kathy: Where do you live? David: Near Victoria station. Kathy: In a flat or a house? David: In a flat. Houses are terribly expensive. Kathy: What's your flat like? David: It?s small and the building is old, but it?s comfortable. It?s very near my office. Dialogue 3: Christine: When did you buy that new necklace? Libby: I didn?t buy it. It was a present. Christine: Oh, who gave it to you? Libby: A friend. Christine: Anybody I know? Libby: Don?t ask so many questions. Dialogue 4: Tom and Anna saw a film yesterday. Tom: It was exciting, wasn?t it? Anna: Yes, it was. Tom: Charles Bronson was good, wasn?t he? Anna: Yes, he always is. Tom: I thought the girl was good too. Anna: Did you? Section Two: Tapescript. A. Conversation 1: Eustace: What are you doing? Lucinda: I?m packing. Eustace: Why? Lucinda: Because I?m leaving. Eustace: You?re not. Lucinda: Yes, I am. I?m catching the first train tomorrow. Eustace: But, I... Lucinda: ... and I?m not coming back. Eustace: Oh, oh ... where are you going? Lucinda: To ... to ..., Hawaii. Eustace: Oh darling. B. Conversation 2: Philip: Excuse me, Mr. Jones. Can you help me? Mr. Jones: Of course. What's the problem? Philip: Well, I have to wear an overall but I can?t find one. Mr. Jones: That?s easy. Why don't you look in the cupboard beside the washbasin? You?ll find one there. C. Conversation 3: (sound of phone ringing) Jean: 7824145. Jean Williamson speaking. Tom: Oh, it?s you, Jean. Sorry I had to rush off this morning. How are the boys? Jean: I?m taking them to the doctor at twelve o?clock, but I?m sure they?re going to be all right. Tom: That?s good. What about you? Jean: Oh, I?m fine now. I?m going to bake a birthday cake for tomorrow. And ... I?ve got a camera for Peter and some records for Paul. Tom: You spoil them. I?m going to open a savings account for them. They need to learn how to save money. Section Three: Dictation. Dictation 1: My grandfather lives with us. He is seventy years old and I like talking to him. Every day I go for a walk with him in the park. My grandfather has a dog. The dog?s name is Nelson. Nelson is old and he has very short legs and bad eyes. But my grandfather likes him very much. Dictation 2: I have a small black and white television and I can get a good picture. But my brother has got a color television. It is bigger, heavier and more complicated than mine. My brother gets a better picture on his television than I do on mine. So when there is something very good on TV, I usually go and see my brother. Lesson Five Section One: Tapescript. Instructor: Listen to these people. They are all taking things to be repaired. Of course, they want to know how much it will cost and how long it will take. Listen to their questions and write the answers you hear. Here is an example. Woman: How much will it cost to repair this typewriter? Male Assistant: About a pound. Woman: That?s not bad. But how long will it take? Male Assistant: Only about a week. Instructor: Look at the answers the assistant gives his customer. The first answer is:„about a pound.? The second answer is: „about a week.? Now listen to these dialogues and write the missing words in your book. Dialogue A: Man: Can you give me an estimate to repair this bicycle? Female Assistant: I think it?ll cost about twelve or thirteen pounds. Man: And how long will it take? Female Assistant: A fortnight, more or less. Dialogue B: Woman: Would you have a look at this television set, please? Male Assistant: Yes, of course. Hmmm. How long have you had it? Woman: About eight years. Can you tell me how much it?ll cost to repair it? Male Assistant: Well, the set?s very old. It?ll cost about fifty pounds. It?s cheaper to buy a new one. Dialogue C: Man: How much do you think it?ll cost to repair this typewriter? Female Assistant: Let me see. It?s a 1960 model. About twenty pounds, I?m afraid. Man: That?s rather a lot. And how long will it take? Female Assistant: About a month. Man: Thank you. I?d like to think about it. Instructor: Listen again to the customer from the typewriter shop. He thinks twenty pounds is rather a lot but he needs a typewriter ... Then he remembers his friend, Tony. Tony has several typewriters. Bob, the customer, has an idea. He meets his friend, Tony. Listen to their conversation. Dialogue D: Tony: Hello, Bob. What's that heavy parcel you?re carrying? Bob: It?s my old typewriter. I?ve just been to the shop. The assistant says it?ll cost about twenty pounds to repair. Tony: That?s rather a lot. What are you going to do? Bob: Well, you?ve got several typewriters. Could you lend me one? Tony: I?ll have to think about it. Section Two: Tapescript. A. Word Exercise: Female: Listen to the instruction. This is an example. Put the letter B in box 1. Put the letter E in box 3. What do you think the word is? Here is some help. We put the letter R in box 2. What do you think the word is? Here is some help. We eat it. The answer is bread. B-R-E-A-D. Now put letters in the boxes and make more words. Male: Number 1: Put the letter R in box 2. Put the letter U in box 3. Put the letter T in box 5. Here is some help. We eat it. Female: Number 2: Now put the letter S in box 1. Put the same letter in box 5. Put the letter H in box 2. Here is some help. We wear them. Male: Number 3: Put the letter J in box 1. Put the letter I in box 3. Put the letter C in box 4. Here is some help. We drink it. Female: Number 4: Put the letter S in box 5. Put the letter L in box 3. Now put the same letter in box 4. Here is some help. We play them. Female: Number 5: Put the letter C in box 1. Put the letter K in box 5. The clue: We hear it. Male: Number 6: Put the letter P in box 2. Put the same letter in box 3. Put the letter E in box 5. Listen: we eat it. Female: Number 7: Put the letter H in box 2. Put the letter I in box 3. Put the letter T in box 5. Listen: a man wears one. Male: Number 8: Now look at box 5. Write the letter S. Write the letter L in box 3. Write the letter I in box 2. Listen carefully: We watch them. Female: Number 9: Please put the letter U in box 2. Put the letter I in box 4. Think: We listen to it. Male: Number 10: Now ... put the letter O in box 3. Put the letter R in box 4. There are only three letters left. Think: We open and close them. Female: Number 11: This is more difficult. There are six letters. Put the letter A in box 1. Put the letter E in box 6. Now put the letter I in box 4. Listen very carefully: When you have problems you ask for it. Male: Number 12: Here is the last word exercise. This exercise is difficult, too. There are six letters again. Put the letter W in box 4. Put the letter S in box 3. (There are no help for this word exercise.) B. Discussion: Instructor: Frank and Peter want new bicycles. Petrol is very expensive so they both want to cycle to work. They are looking at advertisements. Frank: What about this Curzon bike. It?s very cheap. Only eighty pounds. Peter: Yes, but the Anderson bike is even cheaper. It?s sixty-five pounds. Frank: Hmmm. How old is the Anderson one? Peter: It?s a 1977 model. Frank: The Curzon is a 1979 model. It?s newer. Instructor: Frank and Peter are still looking at advertisements. They can?t decide which bike to buy. Peter: The Anderson bike looks very comfortable. Frank: Yes, but the Curzon looks bigger. Peter: I don?t want a big bike. I want a comfortable one. Frank: All right. The Anderson bike is good. But the Curzon is better. C. Interview: Instructor: Do you remember Regine? Where does she come from? Is she married? Where does she work? Listen to Regine speaking. Regine: My name is Regine. I?m German. I live in a small town. I?m not married. I live at home with my mother and father, my sister Heidi and my brother Rolf. I work in a department store. I sell writing paper, envelopes, ball pens, pencils and colored postcards. I walk to work every morning. I don?t work on Saturday afternoon or Sunday and I have a three-week holiday in the summer. Instructor: Regine was seventeen then. Now she?s twenty-two. Her life is very difficult. Listen to this television interview. Interviewer: Regine, at seventeen you worked in a big shop. Now you are the manager and you are only twenty-two. From seventeen to twenty-two, five years to success. Can you tell us the secret of your success? Regine: The „secret?, as you call it, is work. When I was seventeen, I lived at home. I walked to the shop every morning. I saved my money and I went to evening classes. I worked in a good department and I sold so much that I got a good commission. I really wanted to be a success. Now I?m the manager. Interviewer: Congratulations, Regine. But please tell us ... do you like your job? Are you happier? Regine: You are asking me two questions. The first answer is „yes? and the second answer is definitely „no?. Section Three: Dictation. Dictation 1: Good afternoon, my name is Schwartz. That is S-C-H-W-A-R-T-Z and I come from New York. My wife and I would like a double room with a shower. I have our passports here. We are hoping to stay for about a week. I have a question. Do you know where I can get two tickets for the performance at the theatre tonight? Dictation 2: On my first day in London I felt hungry, so I went into a restaurant and sat down at a table. I waited for ten minutes, but nobody came to serve me. Then I saw that there were no waiters. The customers stood in a queue and got their food themselves. That was my first experience of a self-service restaurant. Lesson Six Section One: Tapescript. Dialogue 1: — Is that Mr. Smith?s son? — No, it isn?t. It?s Mr. Morgan?s son. — Is he Irish? — No, he isn?t. He is Welsh. Dialogue 2: — Where are your parents now? — They are in Zagrepp. — Is that in Austria? — No. It?s in Yugoslavia. Dialogue 3: — Who is the girl by the door? — It?s Jone Smith. — Is she a nurse? — No. She?s a librarian. Dialogue 4: — My hat and coat, please. Here is my ticket. — Thank you, sir. Here they are. — These are not mine. They are Mr. West?s. — I?m sorry, sir. Are these yours? — Yes, they are. Thank you. Dialogue 5: — Whose handbag is that? — Which one? — The big leather one. — Oh, that?s Miss Clark?s. Dialogue 6: — What are you looking at? — I?m looking at some stamps. — Are they interesting? — Yes. They are very rare ones. Dialogue 7: — Where's Miss Green at the moment? — In her office. — What's she doing there? — She?s typing. I think. Dialogue 8: — Are there any pencils in the drawer? — No, I?m sorry. There aren?t any. — Are there any ball-point pens, then? — Yes. There are lots of ball-points. Dialogue 9: — I need some oil, please. — How much do you need, sir? — Three pounds, please. — Thank you, sir. Dialogue 10: — Is there any shampoo in the cupboard?— No, I?m sorry. There isn?t any. — Is there any soap, then? — Yes. There is a whole pack of soap. Dialogue 11: — Where does Miss Sue come from? — She comes from Tokyo. — What language does she speak, then? — She speaks Japanese. Dialogue 12: — What does Miss Jenkins do? — She is a nurse. — Where does she work? — At the Westminster Hospital. Dialogue 13: — Do you like your manager? — Yes. He is nice and kind. Is yours kind, too? — Oh, I?m sorry about that. Dialogue 14: — Is anyone attending to you, sir? — No. I should like to see some dressing gowns. — What sort are you looking for, sir? — I fancy a red, silk one. Section Two: Tapescript. A. Telephone Conversation 1: Instructor: Henry wants tickets for Romeo and Juliet so he tries to telephone the box office. First he hears: (wrong number tone). He has dialed the wrong number. Then he tries again. (busy tone) Henry is fed up but he must get some tickets. He tries again and finally, he gets through. (sound of phone ringing, receiver picked up) Clerk: Cambridge Theatre. Box Office. Henry: Have you got any tickets for Romeo and Juliet for this Saturday evening? Clerk: Which performance? 5 p.m. or 8.30 p.m.? Henry: 8.30 p.m. please. Clerk: Sorry, that performance is sold out. Henry: Well, have you got any tickets for the 5 p.m. performance? Clerk: Yes, we have tickets at 4.50 pounds, 5.50 pounds and 6 pounds. Henry: I?d like to reserve two seats at 4.50 pounds, please. Clerk: Right. That?s two tickets at 4.50 pounds. Saturday, 5 p.m. performance. What's the name please? Henry: Bishop. Henry Bishop. Clerk: Thank you. You?ll collect the tickets before 3 p.m. on Saturday, won?t you? Henry: Yes, of course. Thank you. Goodbye. B. Telephone Conversation 2: Clara: That number has been engaged for ages. Nobody can be that popular. I wonder if her number has been changed. I think I?ll try again. (Sound of dialing and ringing tone.) Sue: 334 6791. Clara: Is that you, Sue? Sue: Who's calling? Clara: This is Clara. Clara Ferguson. Don't you remember me? Sue: Clara! Of course I remember you. How are you? I haven?t heard from you for at least two years. What are you doing? Clara: Nothing very exciting. That?s one reason I?m ringing. I need some advice. Sue: Advice. Hmm. That?s good one. I?ve just been sacked. Clara: There are the pips. Hang on, Sue. Clara: What do you mean ... you?ve just been sacked? Sue, you?re the most successful woman I know. Sue: That?s probably why I?ve been sacked. But let?s talk about you. You said you needed some advice. Clara: I certainly do. I wanted to ask you about interviews. Have you had a lot of them? Sue: Yes, I have. Too many. Clara: So, could you tell me the sort of questions you're usually asked? Sue: Let me think. The first ten questions are almost always the same. I call them the „whys?, „hows?, „wheres?. (Sound of pips.) Clara: Not again. Don?t go away, Sue. I?ve got one more coin. Clara: Are you there, Sue? Sue: Yes, I?m still here. Clara: Sorry, I didn?t understand what you were telling me. Could you repeat it? Sue: It?s very boring, but here you are: I?m always asked: Why I want to leave my present job. Why I am interested in the new job. How I intend to get to work. How long I intend to stay in the job. Where I live. Where I went to school. How much I?m paid in my present job. How much I expect to be paid in the new job. Oh yes. I?m always asked if I?m married. (Sound of pips.) Clara: That?s it, Sue. No more coins. I?ll write to you soon... and many thanks. Section Three: Dictation. Dictation 1: I am not going out with George again. Last week he invited me to go to a football match. I do not like football, so it was silly of me to say yes. We did not have seats, so we had to stand for two hours in the rain. I was cold and wet and I could not see a thing. So I asked George to take me home. He got very angry and said some very unpleasant things. Dictation 2: Last week the sun shone and it got quite hot. I decided to put on my light grey summer trousers. But I got a shock. I could not put them on. They were too small. It is possible that they got smaller during the winter, but I do not think so. I am afraid I got bigger. So I am going to eat less and I am going to take more exercise. I am definitely going to lose some weight. Lesson Seven Section One: Tapescript. Dialogue 1: — Is that Mrs. Brown? — No, it isn?t. It?s Mrs. Bright. — Is she English? — No, she isn?t. She is American. Dialogue 2: — Where is Susan now? — She is in Glasgow. — Is Glasgow in England? — No. It?s in Scotland. Dialogue 3: — Who is the man over there? — It?s Mr. Watson. — Is he a teacher? — No. He is a doctor. Dialogue 4: — My bag, please. Here is my ticket. — Thank you, Madam. Here?s your bag. — This is not my bag. It?s Mrs. Brown?s. — I?m sorry, Madam. Is this yours? — Yes, it is. Thank you. Dialogue 5: — Excuse me, is this your book? — No. It?s not mine. — Whose book is it, then? — It?s Pedro?s, I think. Dialogue 6: — Whose bicycle is that? — Which one? — The old green one. — Oh, that?s Robert?s. Dialogue 7: — What are you looking at? — I?m looking at a photograph. — Is it interesting? — Yes, it?s a picture of my girlfriend. Dialogue 8: — Where's John at the moment? — In the garden. — What's he doing there? — He?s reading, I think. Dialogue 9: — Are there any oranges in the kitchen? — No, I?m sorry. There aren?t any. — Are there any bananas, then? — Yes. There are plenty of bananas. Dialogue 10: — I want some butter, please. — How much do you want, Madam? — Half a pound, please. — Thank you, Madam. Dialogue 11: — Is there any cream in the refrigerator? — No. There isn?t any, I?m afraid. — Is there any milk, then? — Yes, there is plenty of milk. Dialogue 12: — Where does Pedro come from? — He comes from Mexico City. — What language does he speak, then? — He speaks Spanish. Dialogue 13: — What does your friend do? — He is a bank clerk. — What does he work? — At the Middleland Bank in Birmingham. Dialogue 14: — Do you like your apple? — Yes. It?s nice and sweet. Is yours sweet, too? — No. Mine is rather sour. — Oh, I?m sorry about that. Dialogue 15: — Can I help you, Madam? — Yes. I want to see some cardigans. — What size do you take, Madam? — About fourteen inches, I think. Section Two: Tapescript. A. Problems: 1. I really need some new curtains but I?m afraid I can?t sew. 2. My problem is that I can?t find a job. Managers always say my hair is too long. 3. I do love listening to the radio but I?m afraid my radio isn?t working. 4. Just look at these shoes. They cost forty-five dollars last year and they have holes in them now. 5. Do you know anything about cars? My car is using too much petrol. B. Monologue: John Haslam is talking about his garden. You know, I don?t really like the country. It?s too quiet. There?s not enough movement, not enough action, not enough to do. But I?m like most other people: I need some peace and quiet sometimes, and this little garden is my peace and quiet. It?s big enough for me. During the summer I may spend three or four hours out here. But even in the winter I may come out here for an hour or two at the weekends, if the weather?s good. It?s a good place to sit with my typewriter. And it?s a good place to sit with a book and a drink. And do you know something? I spend as much time out of the house now as I did when I lived in the country. Funny, isn?t it? C. Telephone Conversation: (Sound of radio playing. Telephone rings.) Betty: Listen, Mum. The phone?s ringing. Can I answer it? Julie: Yes, of course. But please answer correctly. (Receiver being picked up.) Betty: (excited) Hello. This is Betty. Male Voice: (confused pause) Uh ... good evening. Is that 789-6 double 43? Betty: Yes, it is. Would you like to talk to my mother? Male Voice: Well ... I?d like to talk to Mrs. Henderson... Betty: Just a moment. I?ll tell her. Julie: Mrs. Henderson speaking. Who?s calling please? Male Voice: This is Brian Murphy, Mrs. Henderson. I?m your new neighbor. I moved in yesterday. Julie: Oh, good evening, Mr. Murphy. Welcome to Oak Lane. Can we give you any help? Male Voice: Sorry to bother you, Mrs. Henderson, but I?d like to ask you some questions. Julie: I?m never too busy to help a neighbor, Mr. Murphy. What would you like to know? Male Voice: Well, first, could you tell me what time the milkman calls? And which day do the dustmen come? Who?s the most dependable newsagent? (pause) Oh, yes... where is the nearest police station? Julie: My goodness. Mr. Murphy. You have got a lot of questions. Look, I have an idea. Why don?t you come to tea tomorrow afternoon? Then we can meet you and answer all your questions. Male Voice: That?s very kind of you, Mrs. Henderson. What time shall I come? Julie: Any time after 3 o?clock. We look forward to meeting you. Goodbye. Male Voice: Goodbye, Mrs. Henderson. (Receiver being replaced.) Section Three: Dictation. Dictation 1: Everything changes. Once a lot of people went to the cinema to see silent films. Then when talking pictures started nobody wanted to see silent films any more. But people still went to the cinema and everybody knew the names of all the great film stars. Now we have television. People sit at home night after night watching their favorite programs. But what is going to happen to the cinema? Dictation 2: Dear Mr. Scott, thThank you for your letter of 15 January. You say that you telephoned our office five times in two days and did not receive a reply. I am sorry about this, but we have had problems with our telephone. Yours sincerely, D. Renton Lesson Eight Section One: Tapescript. Dialogue 1: — Here comes my secretary. She is an extremely good-looking young woman, don?t you think? — Yes, but she isn?t very good at her work. — Perhaps you are right. But I like her all the time. Dialogue 2: — I?m going to buy a new carpet. — But you can?t do that. — Why can?t I? — We haven?t got enough money. Dialogue 3: — What are you going to do this afternoon? — I?m going to weed the garden. — Are you going to weed the garden tomorrow afternoon, too? — No. I?m going to paint the front door. Dialogue 4: — I?m going to sit on this chair. — But you mustn?t. — Why not? — Because it?s broken. Dialogue 5: — Do you like roast chicken? — Yes. I love it. Thank you. — Do you prefer brown meat or white meat? — I really don?t mind. Thank you. Dialogue 6: — Did you buy anything when you went to Paris? — Yes. I bought a briefcase. — What?s it like? — It?s a large, leather one. Dialogue 7: — Did you take a bus to the meeting place? — No. I went in Richard?s car. — Did Susan go in Richard?s car, too? — No. She took a taxi. Dialogue 8: — Excuse me, sir, is this your cigarette lighter? — I beg your pardon? — I said “Is this your cigarette lighter”. — Oh, yes, it is. Thank you so much. — Not at all. It?s a pleasure. Dialogue 9: — Are you engaged, Margaret? — Of course I?m not. Why do you ask, Nicholett? — I only wanted to practice my English. — Oh, I see. You want to make use of me. Dialogue 10: — Good evening, and how have you spent the day? — I serviced and cleaned the car till lunch time. — And what did you do after lunch? — I took the family into the country for a picnic. Dialogue 11: — Hello, Tony, where have you been? — Swimming. — Who did you go with? — I went with Mark and Elizabeth. Dialogue 12: — Hello, why haven?t you lit your cigar? — I haven?t brought my lighter. — I would lend you mine, if you like. — Thank you. That?s very kind of you. Dialogue 13: — Good evening. Can I help you? — Yes. I have injured my ankle. — What happened? — I fell off a ladder last night. Dialogue 14: — What are those trays made of? — They are made of plastic. — Are trays always made of plastic? — No. They are sometimes made of wood or metal. Dialogue 15: — What?s wrong? — I?m very thirsty. — Why not buy a cup of coffee, then? — Yes. That?s a good idea. I will. Dialogue 16: — Excuse me, but is it half past four yet? — I?m sorry, but I haven?t got a watch. Try the man with the walking stick. He has one. — Thank you. I will. Section Two: Tapescript. A. Likes and Dislikes. Listen to these people talking about things they like, things they don?t like and things they sometimes like. Kurt is talking to Georgina. Male: Do you like chocolate? Female: It depends. Instructor: Now look at the boxes. Listen again to the conversation and listen carefully to the question. Then put a tick in the correct box. Male: Do you like chocolate? Female: It depends. Instructor: Here is the question: Does she like chocolate? Is the tick under “sometimes”? “Sometimes” is the correct answer. Now listen to the next example and do the same. Male: Would you like a chocolate? Female: Not at the moment, thanks. Instructor: Here is the question: Does she like chocolates? Is the tick under “Don?t know”? “Don?t know” is the correct answer. Here are more conversations. Listen and tick the correct boxes. (a) Female: Do you like pop music? Male: It depends. Instructor: Does he like pop music? (b) Male: Would you like to come to a concert tonight? Female: Sorry. I?m afraid I can?t. Instructor: Does she like pop concerts? (c) Male: Do you like good coffee? Female: Mmmm. It?s delicious. Instructor: Does she like good coffee? (d) Female: Do you like English food? Male: Not all of it. Instructor: Does he like English food? (e) Male: Would you like a cup of tea? Female: I?d rather have a cool drink, please. Instructor: Does she like tea? (f) Female: Would you like an ice cream? Male: Well ... I never eat ice cream. Instructor: Does he like ice cream? (g) Male: Would you like to come to a football match tomorrow? Female: Football matches are usually awful. Instructor: Does she like football matches? (h) Male: Would you like to come to the cinema this evening? Female: That would be lovely. Instructor: Does she like the cinema? Does she like the boy? B. Window-shopping: Bob and Angela are window-shopping. The shop is closed, but they are talking about the sales next week. They are planning to buy a lot of things. Bob: Look at that, Angela. True-Value are going to sell hi-fi?s for 72.64 pounds. I?m going to buy one. We can save at least twenty pounds. Angela: Yes, and look at the washing machines. They?re going to sell some washing machines for 98.95 pounds. So we can save twenty-two pounds. A washing machine is more important than a hi-fi. Bob: By the way, Angela. Do you know how much money we?ve got? About two hundred pounds, I hope. Angela: Here?s the bank statement. I didn?t want to open it. Oh, dear. Bob: Well, come on. How much have we got? Angela: Only 150 pounds 16 C. Discussion: Susan is talking to Christine. Susan: I hear you and James are engaged at last. Christine: Yes, we are. Susan: When are you getting married? Christine: In the spring. Susan: Oh, lovely. Where?s the wedding going to be? Christine: Well ... we?re got sure yet, probably in St. Albans. Susan: Oh, yes, your parents live there, don?t they? Christine: Yes, that?s right. Susan: Where are you going to live? Christine: We?re going to buy a flat or a small house somewhere in South London. Susan: Are you going to give up your job? Christine: Yes, probably; but I may look for another one when we?ve settles in. Section Three: Dictation. Dictation 1: I have a watch. It is a Swiss watch. It is not new and my friends are sometimes a little rude about it. They tell me to buy a new one. But I do not want a new one. I am very happy with my old watch. Last week it stopped. So I took it to the shop. I did not ask for an estimate. Today I went to get it. Do you know how much I had to pay? Five pounds. Five pounds just for cleaning a watch. Dictation 2: Have you ever thought what it is like to be one or those beautiful girls that you see on the front of fashion magazines? They meet interesting people, they travel to exciting places, and sometimes they make a lot of money. But they have to work hard. They often have to get up very early in the morning, and of course they have to be very careful about what they eat. Lesson Nine Section One: Tapescript. Dialogue 1: — I?m going to clean the blackboard. — But you can?t do that. — Why can?t I? — We haven?t got a duster. Dialogue 2: — I?m going to drink some of this milk. — But you mustn?t. — Why not? — Because it?s sour. Dialogue 3: — Excuse me, Madam, did you drop your glove? — I beg your pardon? — I said “Did you drop your glove”. — Oh, yes, I did. Thank you very much. — Not at all. It?s a pleasure. Dialogue 4: — Are you a millionaire, Peter? — Of course I?m not. Why do you ask, Roberto? — I only wanted to practice my English. — Oh, I see. You want to make use of me. Dialogue 5: — Where have you been? — To the cinema. — Who did you go with? — I went with Jone Judge. Dialogue 6: — What can I do for you? — I have damaged my wrist, doctor. — How did you do that? — I fell on it while I was playing tennis. Dialogue 7: — What?s wrong? — I have a pain in my chest. — Why not go and see your doctor? — Yes. That?s a good idea. I will. Dialogue 8: — Excuse me, but is it seven o?clock yet? — I?m sorry, but I haven?t a watch. Try the lady over there. She will know. — Thank you. I will. Dialogue 9: — What are you going to do this evening? — I?m going to play cards. — Are you going to play cards tomorrow evening, too? — No. I?m going to make a new dress. Dialogue 10: — Do you like boiled eggs? — Yes. I love them. Thank you. — Do you prefer hard ones or soft ones? — I really don?t mind. Thank you. Dialogue 11: — Did you buy anything when you were in the town? — Yes. I bought a blouse. — What?s it like? — It?s a blue one with a high neck. Dialogue 12: — Did you walk to the match? — No. I went by car. — Did John go by car, too? — No. He cycled. Dialogue 13: — Hello, and how did you spend the holiday? — I played tennis till lunch time. — What did you do after lunch? — I went for a swim with John. Dialogue 14: — Hello, why aren?t you playing tennis? — I haven?t brought my racket. — You can borrow mine, if you like. — Oh, thank you. That?s very kind of you. Dialogue 15: — What are those shirts made of? — They are made of cotton. — Are shirts always made of cotton? — No. They are sometimes made of wool or nylon. Section Two: Tapescript. A. An invitation to a Volleyball Match. Female: I?ve got two tickets for a volleyball match this evening. Why don?t you come? Male: Uh ... no, thanks. I ... I?m not very interested in volleyball. Female: Oh, why not? Have you ever seen it played? Male: No, I haven?t, but I really don?t th ... Female: That?s what I thought. You don?t know what you?re missing. Male: Don?t I? Why? Female: Because it?s very fast, with lots of action. Male: Really? Who?s playing? Female: Two of the best women?s teams in the world, one from Finland and the other from Belgium. Male: Hmm. It sounds exciting. Female: Yes, it is! Very! Male: Hmm. Well, perhaps I?ll come after all. Female: Good! Now ... uh ... could you ... uh ... could I have five pounds, please? Male: Five pounds? What for? Female: Your ticket, of course. I bought two of them in advance, hoping I?d persuade you to come with me. Male: Oh ... uh ... You know, I?ve just remembered something. Female: What? Male: I?ve got to see some friends this evening. Female: Oh ... I see ... I mean ... you won?t be coming, after all, then? Male: No, not unless ... Female: Unless what? Male: Perhaps you could let me have the ticket for a bit less? Let?s say three pounds. Female: But you said you had to meet some friends! Male: Come on. I was only joking. Here?s your five pounds. Of course I?ll come. B. Telephone Conversation. (sound of telephone ringing) Tom: Tom Haley speaking. Philip: Hello, Tom. It?s Philip. I waited for a phone call from you but I can?t wait any longer. Tell me about your first week. Tom: Hmmmmmm. It wasn?t easy. Philip: Wasn?t it? Why? What did you have to do? Tom: On Monday and Tuesday, I lifted heavy boxes. On Wednesday, I put hundreds of bottles and tins and packets on shelves. Philip: Was it boring? Tom: Yes, very boring. And I dropped a lot of boxes. Philip: Did you break anything? Tom: Oh, just a few jars of jam and a lot of bottles of tomato juice. Philip: Ugh. What a mess. So tell me about Thursday. Tom: I?m afraid I was two hours late ... and the supervisor was really angry. Then I put price labels on bottles and tins and packets. Very confusing. Philip: Did you put the right labels on them? Tom: Not always. I made one or two mistakes. Philip: Only one or two? What did you do on Friday and Saturday? Tom: I didn?t do very much. I was fed up. The supermarket was open until 9 p.m. They wanted me to work overtime but I went home at six. Philip: I see. Have you still got a job? Tom: I don?t know. I have to see the supervisor tomorrow. Philip: Well, you?d better get up early. Good luck! C. Monologues: 1. I hate the stairs. Sometimes the lift isn?t working and you have to use the stairs. I can?t get up the stairs by myself; it?s my back, you see. Jane, my friend, lives on the ground floor; that?s much easier. Nearly every morning I stop there for a cup of tea before I come back up here. 2. I don?t mind living in a tall building. I don?t mind the stairs. I quite like the exercise. Of course, it?s difficult for older people but I don?t mind. If you live on the top floor, like Mrs. Green, it?s not easy. And I don?t like the ground floor; I don?t think it?s safe. But I like my place. I?ve got three floors below me and three above, I feel very safe. My Mum lives here too, on the ground floor. 3. Alice comes every morning. Well, nearly every morning. She?s not young any more, you see, she?s seventy-eight next birthday, and it?s difficult for her to walk up to the top floor. I can?t go up; I can?t move. It?s my leg; I?ve got a bad leg. Carol comes to see me sometimes. She lives here too, you know, in another flat. She?s my daughter. Section Three: Dictation. Dictation 1: We are going to Scotland for our holiday. We are leaving early on Saturday morning and I hope we will get to York about eleven o?clock. We are spending the night in York, then on Sunday we are driving up to Scotland. We are going to stay at a lovely little hotel near a lake. Of course we will probably get some rain, but I am sure we will have a fantastic holiday. Dictation 2: People often ask me for my telephone number. But I have not got a telephone, so I tell them to ring me at work. Why don?t I have a telephone? I think the telephone is expensive and I prefer to write a letter. There aren?t many people I want to speak to in the evening and I do not want to speak to anybody at breakfast time. When I want to use the telephone in the evening, I can always use the box at the end of the road. Section Four: Sing a Song. Tapescript. Song: Maybe it?s because I?m a Londoner That I love London so.Maybe it?s because I?m a Londoner That I think of her wherever I go. I get a funny feeling inside of me Just walking up and down. Maybe it?s because I?m a Londoner That I love London town. Lesson Ten Section One: Tapescript. A. Dialogues Dialogue 1: — Can I help you? — Yes, please. I?d like some instant coffee. — Certainly. How much would you like? — A large jar, please. Dialogue 2: — That?s a very nice cardigan. Is it new? — Yes. It was very cheap. I got it in a sale. — I like it very much. It suits you very well. — Oh, thank you. Dialogue 3: — Do you read many novels? — Yes. I suppose I?ve read about four novels this year. — I see. And what was the last novel you read? — Let me see. It was A Man in Havana. — And when did you read it? — I read it on Tuesday evening. — Why did you read it? — Well ... Dialogue 4: — Do you smoke? — Yes, I do. — How long have you been smoking for? — Six years. — And how many cigarettes have you smoked during that time? — Thousands! Dialogue 5: — I was just about to have a swim when I saw the shark! — That?s nothing. I was in the middle of swimming when I saw the shark. — What happened? — I started swimming for the shore, of course.B. Hotel English Yvonne Deraine is staying at the Hotel Neptune. She goes to the Reception Desk and asks: Yvonne: Can I have breakfast in my room? Clerk: Certainly, madam. Breakfast is served in your room from 7 o?clock until 10. Here is the menu. Yvonne: Thank you. (looks at the menu) I?d like to have the Continental Breakfast. Clerk: Yes, madam. And at what time would you like it? Yvonne: About half past eight, I think. Clerk: 8.30. Very good, madam. And what kind of fruit juice would you like? We have pineapple, orange, grapefruit... Yvonne: I think I?d like the pineapple please. Clerk: Pineapple juice. And would you prefer tea or coffee? Yvonne: Coffee please. Clerk: Thank you very much. Goodnight. * * * At 8.30 the next morning, there is a light tap at Yvonne?s door. Yvonne: Y-es... Come in. Maid: I?ve brought you your breakfast, madam. Yvonne: Oh yes. Thank you. Could you put it on the desk over there please? Maid: Shall I pour you a cup of coffee straight away, madam? Yvonne: No, thanks. I?ll pour it myself in a minute. Maid: Is there anything else, madam? Yvonne: No—no, I don?t think so, thank you. Section Two: Tapescript. A. Discussion: Eddie is talking to Tom. Eddie: Have you ever been really frightened? Tom: I supposed so, once or twice. Eddie: Can you remember when you were most frightened? Tom: That isn?t difficult. Eddie: What happened? Tom: Well, we used to have a favorite picnic place beside a lake. We had a boat there. I was there with some friends and I decided to swim to a little island. It didn?t look far and I started swimming ... but half way across I realized it was a lot further than I thought. I was getting very tired. I shouted. Luckily my friends heard me and brought the boat. I thought I was going to drown. I?ve never been more frightened in my life. B. Forum: Should school children take part-time jobs? This is a discussion which will appear in a magazine. Editor: This month our panel looks at part-time jobs. Are they good for school children or not? Headmaster: Definitely not. The children have got two full-time jobs already: growing up and going to school. Part-time jobs make them so tired they fall asleep in class. Mrs. Barnes: I agree. I know school hours are short, but there?s homework as well, and children need a lot of sleep. Mr. Barnes: Young children perhaps, but some boys stay at school until they?re eighteen or nineteen. A part-time job can?t harm them. In fact, it?s good for them. They earn their pocket-money instead of asking their parents for it. And they see something of the world outside school. Businessman: You?re absolutely right. Boys learn a lot from a part-time job. And we mustn?t forget that some families need the extra money. If the pupils didn?t take part-time jobs they couldn?t stay at school. Editor: Well, we seem to be equally divided: two for, and two against. What do our readers think? Section Three: Spot Dictation 1: Philip Andrew is (16) and he is about to (leave school). He comes to me (for advice) every week. He is looking for (an interesting job) and he would like (good wages). One of his friends (works) in (a supermarket). Another friend (works) in (a factory). Philip thinks (supermarket jobs) are not (well paid). And (factory jobs) are (boring). Spot Dictation 2: And finally, some news from (the United States). David Thomas, the Californian (pop singer), is (sixteen) today and he is giving (a party) for (sixty guests). His young friends (have bought) him a Rolls-Royce, (the most expensive) one they could find. David is (famous) because he is (the fastest driver) and (the youngest pop star) in the state of (California). He is flying to (Paris) tomorrow. Lesson Eleven Section One: Tapescript. A. Dialogues Dialogue 1: — What are you going to do after this lesson? — I?m probably going to have a cup of tea. What about you? — Oh, I?m going to the post office. — I see. Dialogue 2: — Can you come and see me at nine o?clock? — I?m afraid not. You see, I?m meeting Mr. Green at nine. Dialogue 3: — I hear you are playing at a concert tomorrow. How do you feel about it?— Oh, I?m really worried about it. — I?m not surprised. So would I be. Dialogue 4: — What are your plans for tomorrow, Brenda? — Well, first, I?m going to do the washing up. — Poor you! While you?re doing the washing up, I?ll be having breakfast in bed. — It?s alright for some people. Dialogue 5: — I?d like to withdraw fifty pounds from my deposit account. — Certainly. Would you please sign this form? — Oh, yes. There you are. — How would you like the money? — In fives, please. — Fine. Here you are. — Thanks. Goodbye. Dialogue 6: — How are you, Brenda? — Fine, apart from the backache. — Oh, dear, I?m sorry to hear that. — Yes. My back?s killing me. — Oh, I hope you?ll soon feel better. — Thanks. B. Restaurant English: Dialogue 1: Man: Waitress! This meat is like old leather! It?s enough to break every tooth in your head. Waitress: Perhaps you?d like to change your order, sir. The sirloin is very tender. Dialogue 2: Woman: John, look what that waiter?s gone and done! Spilt soup all over my new dress! Waiter: I?m terribly sorry, madam. Perhaps if I could sponge it with a little warm water... Man: Leave it alone man, you?ll only make it worse. Woman: I want to speak to the Manager! Waiter: Very good, madam. Manager: I do apologize for this unfortunate accident, madam. If you would like to have the dress cleaned and send the bill to us, we will be happy to take care of it. Woman: Oh, no, it doesn?t matter. Forget it. It probably won?t stain very much. Dialogue 3: Man: Waiter, this just won?t do. This wine?s got a most peculiar flavor. Waiter: Yes, sir. I?ll take it back. Perhaps you would like to choose another wine instead, sir? Section Two: Tapescript. A. Telephone Conversation: — Hello. — Hello. Who?s that? — It?s me. — Who?s me? — Why, me, of course. — Yes, I know. It?s you. But who are you? — I?ve told you who I am. I am ME. — I know you are you, but I still don?t know who you are. Anyway, I don?t want to talk to you whoever you are. I really wanted Mrs. Jones. — Who do you want? — Mrs. Jones! — Mrs. Jones? Who?s Mrs. Jones? — Why, Mrs. Jones lives where you are, doesn?t she? — There is no Mrs. Jones here. What number do you want? — I want Bournemouth, 650283. — This is Bournemouth, 650823. — Oh, dear, I am sorry. I must have dialed the wrong number. — It?s quite alright. — I?ll try dialing again. Sorry to have troubled you. — It?s quite alright. Goodbye. — Goodbye. B. Discussion: Remembering with regret. Two old men are talking about the days gone by. Listen. — The beer?s just like water. They don?t make it as strong as they used to. — No. Things aren?t what they used to be, are they? — The pubs aren?t any good nowadays. — No. But they used to be good when we were young. — The trouble is that the young people don?t work hard. — No, but they used to work hard when we were young. C. Monologue: Ten years ago, I loved watching television and listening to pop records. I hated classical music. But I liked playing tennis. Five years ago I still liked playing tennis, but I loved classical music. Now I prefer classical music. I like playing squash. But I hate television. D. Music or Money? Mr. Davies is talking to his son Martin. Mr. Davies: (quietly) Why aren?t you doing your homework? Martin: I?ll do it later, Dad. I must get these chords right first. Our group?s playing in a concert on Saturday. Mr. Davies: (laughs) Oh, is it? You?ll be making records next, will you?Martin: We hope so. The man from „Dream Discs? is coming to the concert. So I?d better play well. Mr. Davies: You?d better get on with your homework! You can practice all day Saturday. Martin: Oh, Dad. You don?t understand at all. This concert could change my life. Mr. Davies: It certainly could! You?ve got exams next month. Important ones. If you don?t get a good certificate, you won?t get a decent job. Martin: (rudely) I don?t need a certificate to play the guitar. And I don?t want a boring old job in a bank either. Mr. Davies: (angrily) Oh, don?t you? Whose boring old job paid for this house? And for that guitar? Martin: (sighs) Yours, I know. But I?d rather be happy than rich. Section Three: Tapescript. Dictation 1: Letter Dictation. Write your address, your phone number and the date. The letter is to Winnipeg Advanced Education College. Winnipeg, W-I-double N-I-P-E-G, Advanced Education College, Hillside Drive, Winnipeg. Dear Sir or Madam. Please send me details of your courses in Computer Programming. New line. Thanking you in advance. Your faithfully, and then sign your name. Dictation 2: Write your address, your telephone number and the date. To Sea View Hotel. Sea View, S-E-A-V-I-E-W Hotel, Harbour Road, Cork, Ireland. Dear Sir or Madam. I would like to book a double room with bath for two weeks from the first to the fourteenth of August inclusive. New line. I look forward to receiving your confirmation. Yours faithfully and then sign your name. Lesson Twelve Section One: Tapescript. A. Dialogues: Dialogue 1: — Do you think you could stop whistling? I?m trying to write an essay. — Oh, I?m sorry. I thought you were in the other room. Dialogue 2: — Is it alright if I leave my rucksack on the back seat? — Yes, of course. Go head. — And would you mind if I took off my shoes? My feet are killing me. — Well, I?d rather you didn?t. It?s rather a hot day. Dialogue 3: — Hello, Charles, I haven?t seen you all day. What have you been doing? — Actually I?ve been working on my first novel. — Oh, yes. How far have you got with it? — Well, I thought of a good title, and I made a list of characters, and I?ve designed the front cover. — Have you started writing it yet? — Oh, I?ve written two pages already. — Only two? — Well, yes. I haven?t quite decided yet what happens next. Dialogue 4: — I saw an accident yesterday. — What were you doing at the time? — I was queueing for the cinema. — And what did you do when you saw the accident? — I rushed forward to see if I could help. Dialogue 5: — Hmm. You are a good squash player. How long have you been playing? — I have been playing since the beginning of the last term. What about you? — Me? Oh, I?ve been playing about two years now—But I?m still not very good. Dialogue 6: — I?ve got a watch with a silver strap. — That?s nothing. I?ve got one with a gold strap. — I?ve got a watch that tells you the date. — That?s nothing. I?ve got one that tells you the date and the day. B. Restaurant English: Dialogue 1: Woman: Look at these glasses, this one?s even got lipstick on it. Waiter: I?m very sorry, madam. I?ll bring you clean ones right away. Dialogue 2: Man: Head waiter, I want to have a word with you. Head Waiter: Yes, sir. Is there something wrong, sir? Man: Something wrong? I should think there is something wrong. My wife and I have been kept here waiting nearly an hour for our meal! Head Waiter: I?m terribly sorry about that, sir. Our staff has been kept unusually busy this evening. I?ll see to it personally myself. Now, if you wouldn?t mind just telling me what you ordered. Dialogue 3: Woman: This coffee is practically cold. Waiter: I am sorry, madam. I?ll bring you a fresh pot straight away. Section Two: Tapescript. A. Description: This table shows the number of commuters into central London between 7.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m. daily. The total number is 1,023,000. Of these, 405,000 travel by underground—that?s 29% of the total, and 28% travel by British Rail—that?s 391,000 people daily. Ten per cent use both rail and underground, and ten per cent, 99,000 people, travel by bus. That means a total of 778,000 people, 77%, on public transport. The remainder use private transport. One hundred and ninety-seven thousand come by car and rest come either by motorbike or bicycle. This means 4% come by motorbike or bicycle, and 19% by car. B. Conversation: Mrs. Nicholas went away for a fortnight. Before she went, she called in at the local police station and talked to the policeman on duty. Mrs. Nicholas: I?m going away to the seaside for a few days and I?d like you to keep an eye on my home while I?m away. Policeman: Certainly, Madam. What?s your name and address? Mrs. Nicholas: The name?s Nicholas, and the address is 14 Spring Vale. Policeman: Thank you. You?ll lock all the doors, and make sure all the windows are shut, won?t you? Mrs. Nicholas: Of course. Policeman: And you?ll remember to cancel the milk. Mrs. Nicholas: Yes, I?ve already done that. Policeman: And the papers. Mrs. Nicholas: Yes. Policeman: And you won?t leave any ladders about. Mrs. Nicholas: No, we haven?t got a big ladder. Policeman: That?s fine. Are you friendly with the people next door? Mrs. Nicholas: Yes, we are. Policeman: Well, I think you?d better tell them you?re going away, too. Ask them to give us a ring if they see or hear anything suspicious. Mrs. Nicholas: Yes, I will. Thank you. C. A Party: There is a party in progress and one person A is standing by the drinks table serving drinks. B approaches and A offers her a drink. B: I thought you might be here. A: Ah, hello. How are you? B: Not bad. How are you? A: All right, I suppose. B: What are you drinking? A: Some sort of wine. Do you want some? B: No, I think I?d prefer beer. Have they got any? A: Yes, there?s some over there. (B pours out a drink.) B: Well, what do you think of the party? A: It?s not bad. I?m not really in the mood for a party, though. B: Why?s that? A: I don?t know, really. I suppose I?m a bit tired. (During the last exchange C has approached the table to get a drink. A offers C a drink but accidentally drops it.) A: Oh, sorry about that. C: (annoyed) I should think so! A: Don?t worry. It?s not too bad. C: What do you mean? It?s gone all over my trousers—I only bought them last week. A: There?s no need to shout. C: (loudly) I?m not shouting. A: Yes, you are. C: (very loudly) No, I?m not! B: (wanting to calm the situation) Look, why don?t you dry them with this? C: (ignoring B) You should watch what you?re doing! A: What do you mean? It was your fault! B: How about another drink? (C ignores B.) C: Anyway, don?t I know you? B: Do you want another drink? (C ignores B.) A: You might do. C: You didn?t go to St. Mark?s School, did you? A: Yes, I did actually. C: Yes, I remember now. You were going out with that awful girl, weren?t you? A: What do you mean? C: You know, the one with the big nose. What happened to her? A: We got married, actually. In fact, that?s her over there. C: Yes... Section Three: Dictations: 1. A woman went into a bar and asked for a glass of water. The barman pointed a gun at her. She thanked him and went out. 2. A man was found lying dead in the middle of a desert. He had a pack on his back. 3. A woman dialed the number on the telephone. Someone answered and said, “Hello.” She put the phone down with a happy smile. 4. A man is found dead in the room. There is no furniture, and all the doors and windows are locked from the inside. There is a pool of water on the floor. 5. There is a man on the bed and a piece of wood on the floor. The second man comes into the room with sawdust on his hands, smiles and goes out again. Section Thirteen Section One: Tapescript. A. Dialogues: Dialogue 1: — Can I help you, sir? — We want a meal. — What sort of meal? A hot one or a cold one? — A salad, I think. — Which one, sir? A ham or a beef salad? — What?s this sort of salad in English? — Which one are you looking at, sir? — That one over there, next to the bread rolls. — That?s a beef salad, sir. — Thank you. Is there any rye bread? — No, I?m sorry. There are plenty of rolls. Dialogue 2: — Excuse me, sir, where do you come from? — We come from Copenhagan. — You speak English very well. — Thank you. — What are you doing at the moment? — We?re visiting London. — What do you both do? — We are teachers. Dialogue 3: — Do you like your salad? — Yes. It?s nice and fresh. Is yours good, too? — No. Mine is rather tasteless. — You need some salt and some olive oil. Dialogue 4: — Allow me to fetch you a chair. — Thank you, but I?ve just asked the waiter to get me one. — Let me get you a drink, then. — Thank you again, but look, John?s bringing me one now. — I don?t seem to be very useful, do I? — Don?t say that. There?s always another time, you know. B. Restaurant English: Dialogue 1: Man: Three gin and tonics please. Waitress: I?m sorry, sir, but we?ve not allowed to serve drinks before twelve o?clock midday. Would you like me to bring you something else? Some coffee? Dialogue 2: Man: Waiter, this table-cloth is a disgrace. It?s covered with soup stains. Waiter: Oh, I?m so sorry, sir. It should have been changed before. If you?ll just wait one moment ... Dialogue 3: Man: Waiter. I can?t quite understand how you manage to get ten marks plus twelve marks plus sixty-five marks fifty pennies to add up to one hundred and seventy-seven marks fifty pennies. Waiter: One moment, I?ll just check it, sir. You?re quite right, sir. I can?t understand how such a mistake could have been made. I do apologize, sir. Section Two: Tapescript. A. Discussing Past Events: Interviewer: Now let?s go back to your first novel, Rag Doll. When did you write that? Writer: Rag Doll, yes. I wrote that in 1960, a year after I left school. Interviewer: How old were you then? Writer: Um, eighteen? Yes, eighteen, because a year later I went to Indonesia. Interviewer: Mm. And of course it was your experience in Indonesia that inspired your film Eastern Moon. Writer: Yes, that?s right, although I didn?t actually make Eastern Moon until 1978. Interviewer: And you worked in television for a time too. Writer: Yes, I started making documentaries for television in 1973, when I was thirty. That was after I gave up farming. Interviewer: Farming? Writer: Yes, that?s right. You see, I stayed in Indonesia for eight years. I met my wife there in 1965, and after we came back we bought a farm in the West of England, in 1970. A kind of experiment, really. Interviewer: But you gave it up three years later. Writer: Well, yes. You see it was very hard work, and I was also very busy working on my second novel, The Cold Earth, which came out in 1975. Interviewer: Yes, that was a best-seller, wasn?t it? Writer: Yes, it was, and that?s why only two years after that I was able to give up television work and concentrate on films and that sort of thing. And after that... B. Telephone Conversation: Shop Assistant: Harling?s Hardware. Customer: Hello. I?d like to buy a new fridge. I can?t afford a very expensive one, and it mustn?t be more than 140 cm high. Shop Assistant: Right. I think I have one here. Wait a moment. Yes, here we are. It?s 50 cm wide and 130 cm high. Customer: Oh. And how much is it? Shop Assistant: It?s one hundred and twenty-nine pounds, very cheap. Customer: I?ll come over and have a look at it. C. Conversation at Perfect Partners Ltd, a Dating Agency: A: Good morning. Can I help you? B: Yes. I?d like to find my perfect partner. A: I see. Well, if you could just answer a few questions? B: Certainly. A: First of all, what age would you like your partner to be? B: About twenty. Not more than twenty-five, anyway. A: Okay. And what sort of build? B: What do you mean? A: Well, would you like someone who is very slim or would you prefer someone rather more plump? B: Ah, I see what you mean. I don?t think I mind, actually. A: And what about height? B: Oh, not too tall. A: So, medium-height? B: Yes, and long hair. A: Any particular color? B: No. As long as it?s long, it doesn?t matter what color. A: Good. Now, is there anything else at all? B: Well, obviously I?d like someone good-looking. A: Well, we?ll see what we can do. Would you like to fill in this form in the next room and I?ll call you soon. (enters C) C: Hello. Is this the Perfect Partners office? A: That?s right. C: I?m interested in meeting someone new. A: Well, you?ve certainly come to the right place. What sort of person are you looking for? C: Oh, someone tall, dark and handsome. A: I see. And what sort of age? C: Oh, mid-twenties, I suppose. A: Well, I might have just the person for you. Could I just ask how old you are? C: Twenty-four. A: Good. Could you just wait here a minute? (C puzzled) (A goes and fetches B) A: This doesn?t usually happen, but I think I?ve found just the person for you. B: Oh, no! C: Not you! B: What are you doing here? C: I think I should be asking you that. B: Well, I just wanted to ... (interrupted by A) A: Excuse me, but what?s going on? C: That?s my husband. B: And that?s my wife. A: But you?re just right for each other, from what you told me. (Pause) B: Yes ... I see what you mean. C: I suppose it?s true. You are what I?m looking for. B: Oh, darling. Why did we ever leave each other? C: I don?t know, but it?s not too late, is it? B: No. (they embrace) A: Excuse me. B&C: (surprised) Sorry? A: That?ll be twenty-five pounds please! Section Three: Dictation. 47 Riverside Road, London SE1 4LP. th10 May, 1989 Dear Chris, Thanks for your letter. I?m sorry I haven?t answered it sooner but writing is difficult at the moment. I fell off my bike last week and broke my arm. It isn?t anything very serious and I?ll be OK in a few weeks. Your holiday sounds fantastic. I?m sure you?ll enjoy it. Someone at work went to Jamaica last year and had a wonderful time. When are you going exactly? I hope you?ll have good weather. There isn?t really much more news from here. I?ll write a longer letter in a few weeks. Send me a postcard and give my regards to everyone. Yours Kim. Lesson Fourteen Section One: Tapescript. Dialogue 1: — I want to fly to Geneva on or about the first. — I?ll just see what there is. — I want to go economy, and I?d prefer the morning. — Lufthansa Flight LH 203 leaves at 0920. — What time do I have to be there? — The coach leaves for the airport at 0815. Dialogue 2: — You must have some more chicken. — No, thanks. I?m supposed to be slimming. — Can?t I tempt you? — Well, maybe I could manage a very small piece.Dialogue 3: — I expect you could do with a cup of tea, couldn?t you? — I?d rather have a cup of coffee, if you don?t mind. — Milk and sugar? — A milky one without sugar, please. Dialogue 4: — What would you like to drink? — A black coffee for me, please. — How about something to eat? — Yes, I?d love a portion of that strawberry tart. — Right. I?ll see if I can catch the waitress?s eye. Dialogue 5: — Can I take your order, sir? — Yes. I?d like to try the steak, please. — And to follow? — Ice-cream, please. Dialogue 6: — Can I help you, madam? — Is there a bank at this hotel? — Yes, madam, the International Bank has an office on the ground floor of the hotel. — Is it open yet? — Yes, madam, the bank is open from Monday to Friday from 9.30 a.m. till 3.00 p.m. — Thank you. Dialogue 7: — Can I still get breakfast in the brasserie? — Yes, sir, if you hurry you can just make it—breakfast is served until 10.30. Dialogue 8: — How soon do I have to leave my room? — Normally it?s by 12 noon on the day of your departure. — Well, you see, my plane doesn?t go till half past five tomorrow afternoon. — I see. Which room is it, madam? — Room 577—the name is Browning. You may keep the room till 3 p.m. if you wish. — Oh, that?s nice. Thank you very much. Section Two: Tapescript. A. Telephone Conversations: Conversation 1: Mrs. Henderson has just answered the telephone. Frank wasn?t in so she had to take a message for him. Listen to the conversation and look at the message she wrote.Julie: 789 6443. Who?s calling, please? Paul: Paul Clark here. Can I speak to Mr. Henderson, please? Julie: Sorry, he?s out at the moment. Can I take a message? Paul: Yes, please. Could you tell him that his car will be ready by 6 p.m. on Thursday? Julie: Yes, of course. I?ll do that. What?s your number, in case he wants to ring you? Paul: 2748 double 53. Julie: (repeating) 2... 7...4, 8... double 5...3. Thank you. Goodbye. Conversation 2: Male: 268 7435. Who?s calling? Female: This is Helen Adams. Could I speak to my husband? Male: Sorry, Mr. Adams is out. Can I take a message? Female: Could you tell him that my mother is arriving on Thursday? At about 1 p.m. Male: Right, Mrs. Adams. I?ll do that. Where are, in case he wants to ring you? Female: I?m not at home. The number here is 773 3298. Male: (repeating the number) 773 3298. Thank you. Goodbye. Conversation 3: Female: 575 4661. Who?s calling, please? Male: This is Mr. Jones from the Daily Star. I?d like to talk to Mr. Henderson. Female: Sorry, I?m afraid he isn?t in. Can I take a message? Male: Yes... Please tell him that the advertisement will definitely be in Friday?s paper. That?s th Friday, the 13of this month. Female: Certainly, Mr. Jones. What?s the phone number, in case he has forgotten. Male: My number? (astounded) The number of the Daily Star? Everyone knows it. (chanting) 123 4567. Female: (laughing and repeating) 1-2-3-4-5-6-7. Thank you, Mr. Jones. B. Shopping. Shopkeeper: Yes, Mrs. Davies? What could we do for you today? Mrs. Davies: I want to order some foods. Shopkeeper: Well, I thought that might be the reason you came here, Mrs. Davies. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. Mrs. Davies: But I want rather a lot, so you?ll have to deliver it. Shopkeeper: That?s perfectly all right. You just order whatever you like and we?ll send it straight round to your house this afternoon. Mrs. Davies: Right. Well, first of all I want two boxes of baked beans. Shopkeeper: You mean two tins? Mrs. Davies: No, I mean two boxes. Two boxes of tins of baked beans. Shopkeeper: But each box contains forty-eight tins. Are you really sure you want so many? I mean, it would take a long time to eat so many. Mrs. Davies: Who said anything about eating them? I?m saving them. Shopkeeper: Saving them? Mrs. Davies: Yes, for the war. Shopkeeper: War? Are we going to have a war? Mrs. Davies: You never know. I?m not taking any chances. I read the papers. You?re not going to catch me stuck in the house without a thing to eat. So put down two boxes of baked beans, will you? And three boxes of rice, five boxes of spaghetti and you?d better send me a hundred tins of tomato sauce to go with it. Have you got that? Shopkeeper: Yes, two boxes of baked beans, three boxes of rice, five boxes of spaghetti and a hundred tins of tomato sauce. But I?m not sure we have all these things in stock. I mean not that amount. Mrs. Davies: How soon can you get them, then? Shopkeeper: Well, within the next few days. I don?t suppose you?ll be needing them before then, will you? Mrs. Davies: You never can tell. It?s touch and go. I was watching the nice man on the television last night. You know, the one with the nice teeth. Lovely smile he?s got. And he said, „Well, you never can tell.? And that set me thinking, you see. Anyway, you just deliver them as soon as you can. I shan?t be going out again after today. Now ... now what else? Ah yes, tea and sugar. I?d better have a couple of boxes of each of those. No...no make if four of sugar. I?ve got a sweet tooth. Shopkeeper: So two boxes of tea and four boxes of sugar. Anything else? It doesn?t sound a very interesting diet. How about half a dozen boxes of tinned fish? Mrs. Davies: Fish? No, can?t stand fish. Oh, but that reminds me, eight boxes of cat food. Shopkeeper: Cat food? Mrs. Davies: Yes. Not for me. You don?t think I?m going to sit there on my own, do you? Section Three: Spot Dictation. Spot Dictation 1: A (sailor) once went into (a pub) in a very dark street in (Liverpool). He got (very drunk) there and staggered out (around 11 p.m.). Around (midnight), one of his friends found him (on his hands and knees) in the gutter. “What are you doing (there)?” he inquired. “I?m looking for (my wallet). I think I lost it in that dark street (down there),” he said. “Well, if you lost it (in that street), why are you looking for it (here)?” the friend (demanded). The sailor thought for a moment. “Because (the light) is better here,” he answered. Spot Dictation 2: A famous (85)-year-old (millionaire) once gave a lecture at (an American university). “I?m going to tell you how to live (a long, healthy life) and how to get (very rich at the same time),” he announced. “The (secret) is very (simple).” “All you have to do is (avoid bad habits) like (drinking) and (smoking). But you have to (get up early) every morning, (work) at least (10 hours) a day and (save every) penny, as well,” he said. A young man in (the audience) stood up. “My father did (all those things) and yet he died (a very poor man) at the age of only (39). How do you (explain that)?” he asked. The millionaire thought (for a moment). “It?s very simple. He didn?t (do them) for (long enough),” he answered. Lesson Fifteen Section One: Tapescript. Dialogue 1: — What flights are there from London to Vienna tomorrow? — If you?d like to take a seat, I?ll find out for you. — I?d like to travel first class, please. — BEA Flight BE 502 takes off from Heathrow at 0925, and flies direct. — What time have I got to get there? — You?ll have to be at West London Air Terminal by 0810 at the latest. Dialogue 2: — Another piece of meat pie? — No, thanks, really. I?m on a diet. — Please do. You?ve hardly eaten anything. — It?s delicious, but I don?t think I ought to. Dialogue 3: — How about a nice cup of tea before you go? — Yes, I?d love one. — How do you like it? — A strong one with three spoons for me, please. Dialogue 4: — What are you going to have to drink? — I?d like something cool. — Would you care for some cake? — Yes, I?ll try a piece of cheese cake. — It certainly looks tempting. I wouldn?t mind some myself. Dialogue 5: — Have you chosen something, sir? — Yes, I think I?ll have the curry, please. — What would you like afterwards? — I?d like some fruit if you have any. Dialogue 6: — Would you like a cigarette? — No, thanks. I?m trying to cut down. — Go on. I owe you one from yesterday. — OK, but next time you must have one of mine. Dialogue 7: — I wonder if you could help me—I?m looking for a room. — I have got a vacancy, yes. — What sort of price are you asking?— Eight pounds fifty a week excluding laundry. — Would it be convenient to see the room? — Can you call back later? We?re right in the middle of lunch. Dialogue 8: — Will Dr. Black be able to see me at about 9.15 tomorrow? — Sorry, but he?s fully booked till eleven unless there?s a cancellation. — Would ten to one be convenient? — Yes, he?s free then. Dialogue 9: — Can you fix me up with a part-time job? — Anything in particular that appeals to you? — I was rather hoping to find something in a school. — Have you done that kind of thing before? — Yes, I was doing the same job last summer. — I might be able to help you, but I?d need references. Section Two: Tapescript. A. Quick Lunch: Mr. Radford has just dropped in for a quick lunch. Waitress: A table for one, sir? Mr. Radford: Yes, please. Waitress: Are you having the set lunch? Mr. Radford: Yes. Waitress: What would you like to start with? Mr. Radford: What?s the soup of the day? Waitress: Mushroom. Mr. Radford: Yes, please. I?ll have that. Waitress: And for your main course? Mr. Radford: The plaice, I think, and apple tart to follow. Waitress: Would you like something to drink with your meal? Mr. Radford: Yes. A lager please. Waitress: Thank you. B. Dinner: Waiter: Good afternoon. Mr. Blackmore: Good afternoon. I have a table for two under the name of Blackmore. Waiter: Yes, sir. Would you like to come this way? Mr. Blackmore: Thank you. Waiter: Can I take your coat, madam? Mrs. Blackmore: Thank you. Waiter: Will this table do for you? Mr. Blackmore: That will be fine, thanks. Waiter: Would you like a drink before your meal? Mrs. Blackmore: Yes. A dry sherry, please. Mr. Blackmore: Half of bitter for me. Waiter: Are you ready to order? Mr. Blackmore: Yes, I think so. Waiter: What would you like for starters, madam? Mrs. Blackmore: I can?t decide. What do you recommend? Waiter: Well, the prawns are always popular. The pate is very good... Mrs. Blackmore: The prawns then please, for me. Waiter: And for you, sir? Mr. Blackmore: I think I?ll try the soup. Waiter: Very good, sir. And to follow? Mrs. Blackmore: Rack of lamb, I think. Waiter: And for you, sir? Mr. Blackmore: I?ll have the steak. Waiter: How would you like your steak done, sir? Mr. Blackmore: Medium rare, please. Waiter: Thank you. Would you like to see the wine list? Mr. Blackmore: Do you have a house wine? Waiter: Yes, sir. Red or white? Mr. Blackmore: Do you have half bottles of half carafes? Waiter: Yes, sir. Mr. Blackmore: One of each then, please. C. Interview: Reporter: Now, Susan. You?ve had a few minutes to rest. Can you tell us something about yourself? How old are you and what do you do? Susan: I?m twenty-two and I?m a bus conductress. Reporter: A bus conductress! So you?re used to collecting money. Who taught you to cycle? Susan: Nobody. I taught myself. I?ve been cycling since I was five. Reporter: And who bought that beautiful racing cycle for you? Susan: I bought it myself. I worked over-time. Reporter: Good for you! And what are you going to do now? Susan: Now? If you mean this minute, I?m going to have a long hot bath. Reporter: You must need to relax. Again, congratulations. That was Susan James, winner of this year?s London to Brighton cycle race. D. Why can?t I do what I like? I hope I never grow old! My grandfather lives with us and he?s making my life a misery. When I was small he was kind and cheerful. But now he?s always complaining and criticizing. I mustn?t interrupt when he?s talking. It?s rude. He doesn?t like my clothes. „Nice girls don?t dress like that.? I shouldn?t wear make-up. „Natural beauty is best.? Sometimes he interferes with my homework. „When I was young we used to do maths differently,? he says. Honestly, he?s so old he doesn?t know anything. But that doesn?t stop him criticizing me. He doesn?t like my friends of my favorite records. „You?re making too much noise,? he calls. „I can?t get to sleep.? When he?s not complaining he?s asking questions. „Where are you going? Where have you been? Why aren?t you helping your mother?? He thinks I?m six, not sixteen. Anyway, why can?t I do what I like? It?s my life, not his. Section Three: Dictation. Philip is a very interesting boy. He is clever but he doesn?t like school. He hates studying but he is very keen on learning new practical skills. In his spare time he often repairs motorbikes. He likes helping the neighbours in their vegetable gardens, too. Lesson Sixteen Section One: Tapescript. Dialogue 1: — How shall I do it, sir? — Just tidy it up a bit, please. — Do you want some spray? — No, nothing at all, thank you very much. Dialogue 2: — Is anybody looking after you? — No. I?m after a size 40 V-neck pullover in grey. — The best I can do is a 36. — Could you order me one? — I should imagine so, yes. If you leave your address, I?ll contact you. Dialogue 3: — How much is this greetings telegram to Germany, please? — I?ll just make sure. Anything else? — Yes. Half a dozen air mail labels and a book of stamps. — Seventy-five pence exactly, please. Dialogue 4: — I keep feeling dizzy, and I?ve got a headache. — How long has this been going on? — It came on yesterday. — I should say you?re generally run down. — What ought I to do? — It?s nothing serious, but you?d better stay in bed for a day or two. Dialogue 5: — Mrs. Hughes, this is Peter Brown. — How do you do? — How do you do? — How do you find things over there? — If it wasn?t for the climate, I?d like it very much. — It won?t take you long to settle down. Dialogue 6: — If you?ll excuse me, I really should be off now. — Not yet surely. Have another drink at least. — No, thank you all the same. — Oh dear! What a pity! — Thank you very much indeed for the delicious meal. — Thank you for coming. Dialogue 7: — I?m afraid I didn?t quite hear what you said. — I said, „There?s no rush, I can take you in the car.? — Won?t it make you late? — No, I?m going right past your place. Dialogue 8: — That radio?s terribly loud. Could you turn it down a fraction? — Sorry! Is it disturbing you? — Yes, and something else—wouldn?t it be an idea to buy your own soap? — Sorry! I didn?t realize you felt so strongly about it. Section Two: Tapescript. A. The Snack Bar: Two customers are at the “Happy Hamburger”. Waiter: Can I take your orders, please? st1 Man: Yes. A Maxi Quarterpounder for me, please. With chips. Waiter: Anything else, sir? st1 Man: A banana long boat, I think. Waiter: What would you like to drink with your meal? st1 Man: Can I have a beer? Waiter: I?m sorry, sir, we are not licensed to sell alcohol. st1 Man: A cold milk then, please. Waiter: And for you, sir? nd2 Man: I?ll have the cheeseburger with a green salad, please. Waiter: And to follow? nd2 Man: I?ll decide later. Waiter: And to drink? nd2 Man: Cola, please. B. Hotel English: Dialogue 1: — Can I get breakfast in my room? — Certainly, sir. It?s served in your room from 8 until 10. — How do I order it? — Just ask for Room Service on the phone, or I can make a note of it if you like, sir. — Yes, I?d like it at 8.30 tomorrow morning—that?s the continental breakfast. — Very good, sir. Dialogue 2: — I?ve just spilled some soup on my best dress, and we?re leaving first thing the day after tomorrow. How on earth can I get it cleaned? — If you hand it in for dry cleaning before 9 tomorrow morning, it?ll be returned to you the same day. I can get you Room Service and arrange it now if you like, madam. — Oh, could you really? That would be wonderful. Dialogue 3: — I?ll be needing an early call tomorrow—can you fix that for me? — There?s an automatic waking device in the panel at the head of your bed. You just set it to the time you want. Dialogue 4: — I thought you had TV in all your rooms here. — I?m afraid not, sir, but we can install one in your room. — Will that be extra? — Yes, sir. Our charge for a color TV is four Finnish marks per day. — Well, I?ll have to ask my wife what she thinks. — Very good, sir, and if you decide to rent one, would you please call Room Service? Dialogue 5: — (Sarcastically) Are you free to answer my question at last? — Yes, of course, madam—as you see, we?ve been rather busy to day. — So it seems. I tried to find a maid this morning, but there wasn?t anyone there. — When you want Room Service, madam, just lift the phone in your room and ask for Room Service. — Oh, that?s how you do it—and how was I supposed to know? C. Parties. Background sound of voices / glasses clinking / ice. Interrupted by doorbell. Mrs. Phillips: How nice to see you, Mrs. Adams. Do come in. I?ll take your coat. Henry ... Henry ... Mr. and Mrs. Adams are here. Mrs. Adams: It?s very kind of you to invite us. Is it a special occasion? Mr. Phillips: Good evening, Mrs. Adams. Good evening, sir. What would you like to drink? Mr. Adams: My wife is driving tonight so I?ll need something strong. Mr. Phillips: Follow me. Everyone?s in the sitting room. Background sounds of subdued merriment, voices, glasses, interrupted by the sound of metal on glass. Pause while noises stop. Mr. Phillips: Ladies and gentlemen, I?d like to tell you the reason for this party. Of course, we?re always delighted to see all of you but ... what I want to say is ... Helen has just won a prize. She entered a competition and we?re going to Bermuda on a free holiday. Background sounds of congratulations. „Well done, Helen.? „Congratulations.? „What a surprise. When are you leaving?? Mr. Phillips: Now I?d like to ask my wife to tell you about her success. Helen? Mrs. Phillips: Well, all I can say is: what a surprise! I had no idea I was going to win. I didn?t even know I was going to enter the competition. Henry did all the work, didn?t you, Henry? He told me how to fill in the form, how to answer the questions and how to write one sentence about Fluorex Toothpaste. The strange thing is ... we?ve never used it. D. Discussion: James and Patrick were alone in the office. Patrick: You?re not looking very cheerful. What?s the matter with you? James: Oh, nothing special. I?m just a bit fed up. Patrick: With the job? James: With everything, with catching the same train every morning, sitting in the same office all day, watching the same television programs... Patrick: You need a holiday. James: It wasn?t always like this, you know. Patrick: How do you mean? James: Well, our great-great-grandfathers had more fun, didn?t they? I mean, they hunted for their food and grew their own vegetables and did things for themselves. We do the same sort of job for years and years. There?s no variety in our lives. Patrick: You need a holiday. That?s what?s the matter with you. Section Three: Tapescript. Dictation: 1. What was the worst problem you encountered in your present job? 2. How did you handle it? 3. Why do you want to leave your present job? 4. What are you most proud of having done in your present job? 5. Why do you think you are qualified for this job? 6. What sort of boss would you most like to work for? 7. Supposing a member of your staff was frequently away from work, claiming to be ill, what action would you take? 8. If you were working as a part of the team, what unspoken rules of behavior would you observe? 9. How long do you plan to stay in this job? Lesson Seventeen Section One: Tapescript. Dialogue 1: — What?s the postage on these letters to Thailand, please? — I?ll have to check. Do you need anything else? — Yes. A three pence stamp, please. — That?ll be eight-five pence in all. Dialogue 2: — I wish you wouldn?t have your TV so loud. — Sorry! Were you trying to sleep? — Yes, and while I think of it—please ask when you borrow the iron. — I really ought to have known better. Sorry! Dialogue 3: — Wendy, I?d like you to meet my brother, Sam. — How do you do? — How do you do? — What do you think of life in England? — I?m still feeling pretty homesick. — It?s bound to be strange at first. Dialogue 4: — It?s time we were off. — So soon? Can?t you stay a little longer? — I wish I could, but I?m late already. — What a shame! — Thank you for a wonderful meal. — I?m glad you enjoyed it. Dialogue 5: — Sorry, but I didn?t quite catch that. — I said, „Can I give you a lift?? — Isn?t it out of your way? — No, it?s on my way home. Dialogue 6: — I feel shivery and I?ve got a pain in my stomach. — How long have you had it? — The best part of a week. — By the sound of it, you?ve caught a chill. — What should I do? — I?ll give you something for it, and come to see you in a couple of days. Section Two: Tapescript. A. Restaurant English: Dialogue 1: Woman: I?d like the continental breakfast, please. Waiter: Yes, madam. What sort of fruit juice would you like to start with? Woman: The pineapple juice. Waiter: Would you prefer honey, marmalade or jam? Woman: Oh, marmalade, please. Waiter: And what would you like to drink, madam? Woman: Coffee, please, black coffee. Dialogue 2: Head Waiter: “Deep Sea Restaurant”. Head Waiter. Good morning. Woman: I?d like to reserve a table for five. Head Waiter: And was that today, madam? Woman: Of course. Head Waiter: At what time, madam? Woman: Oh, about three o?clock, I suppose. Head Waiter: I?m afraid we only serve lunch until 3 p.m., madam. Woman: Oh well, two o?clock then, and it must be by a window. Head Waiter: Very good, and what name, please? Woman: Bellington, Mrs. Martha Bellington. Head Waiter: Very good, Mrs. Bellington. A table for five at 2 p.m. today. Dialogue 3: Head Waiter: “Deep Sea Restaurant”. Good morning. Man: Do you have a table for two this evening? Head Waiter: Certainly, sir. At what time was it? Man: What time does the band start playing? Head Waiter: At 8 p.m., sir. Man: Right. Make it 7.30 then, and near the dance floor if possible. Head Waiter: Very good, sir. And what name, please? Man: Kryzkoviak. Head Waiter: Could you just repeat that, please? Man: Kryzkoviak, that?s Polish, you know. K-R-Y-Z-K-O-V-I-A-K. Head Waiter: Yes. Thank you. Mr. Kryzkoviak. We look forward to seeing you. B. In the cinema: — What shall we do tonight? — How about the cinema? — That?s a good idea. We haven?t been for ages. — What would you like to see? — Oh, I don?t know. Spy Story? — Spy Story? That terrible, old film? — But it?s got James Perevelle in it. I?m still trying to write a story about him, you know. — But I?ve seen it before. — Never mind. Perhaps you?ll like it better the second time. (In the cinema) — (You look so beautiful in that dress. Why do you have to die?) — Would you like an ice cream? — Shhhh. No, thank you. — (Let?s run away together and forget about the whole world.) — What about some chocolates? — Shut up! I?m watching the film. — Well, I?m gonna get myself some chocolates. — (Just you and me and nobody else.) (After the film) — That was really wonderful. — Wonderful? Don?t be silly. — He?s a fantastic actor. — Do you feel alright? — Of course, I do. — I just wondered. You don?t usually like rubbish films like that. — It wasn?t rubbish at all. Some of the films you like are really terrible, though. C. A Science Fiction Story: The spaceship flew around the new planet several times. The planet was blue and green. They couldn?t see the surface of the planet because there were too many white clouds. The spaceship descended slowly through the clouds and landed in the middle of a green forest. The two astronauts put on their space suits, opened the door, climbed carefully down the ladder, and stepped onto the planet. The woman looked at a small control unit on her arm. „It?s all right,? she said to the man. „We can breathe the air ... it?s a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen.? Both of them took off their helmets and breathed deeply. They looked at everything carefully. All the plants and animals looked new and strange. They could not find any intelligent life. After several hours, they returned to their spaceship. Everything looked normal. The man switched on the controls, but nothing happened. „Something?s wrong,? he said. „I don?t understand ... the engines aren?t working.? He switched on the computer, but that didn?t work either. „Eve,? he said, „we?re stuck here ... we can?t take off!? „Don?t worry, Adam,? she replied. „They?ll rescue us soon.? Section Three: Dictation. There were angry scenes yesterday outside No. 10 Downing Street as London school teachers protested about their salaries and conditions. London teachers are now in the second week of their strike for better pay. Tim Burston, BBC correspondent for education was there. Lesson Eighteen Section One: Tapescript. Dialogue 1: — Cigarette? — No, thanks. Not before lunch. — Please have one. It?s a new brand.— I honestly don?t feel like one at the moment, thanks. Dialogue 2: — I believe you take in foreign students. — Yes, if you don?t mind sharing. — How much is it? — Nine pounds per week including heating. — Do you think I could have a look at it, please? — We?re having it decorated at the moment. Will Friday do? Dialogue 3: — I wonder whether the dentist could fit me in early tomorrow? — I?m afraid there?s nothing before midday. — How about 12.45? — Sorry, but that?s taken, too. Dialogue 4: — I was wondering whether you needed any part-timers. — What were you thinking of? — A hotel job of some sort. — Have you ever done anything similar? — Not so far, no. — There?s nothing at present, but look back in a week. Dialogue 5: — How do you want it, sir? — Just a trim, please. — Would you like it washed? — No, thank you. Just leave it as it is. Dialogue 6: — Are you being served? — No. What have you got in the way of brown suede jackets, size forty-two? — Sorry, but we?re sold right out. — Are you likely to be getting any more in? — I should think so, yes. If you leave your phone member, I?ll ring you. Dialogue 7: — Eastbourne 54655. — Hello. John here. Can I speak to Mary, please? — Hold the line, please. — OK. — Sorry, but she?s out. — Would you tell her I rang? — I?d be glad to. Dialogue 8: — 486-4459. — Hello. David Black speaking. May I have a word with June? — I?ll just see if she?s in. — Right you are. — I?m afraid she?s not here. — Could you take a message? — Yes, of course. Section Two: Tapescript. A. Interview: Elina Malinen was in fact invited for an interview at the “Bon Appetit Restaurant”. Here is part of the interview. Johnson: Good evening, Miss Malinen. Won?t you sit down? Elina: Good evening. Thank you. Johnson: Now, I notice you left the Hotel Scandinavia in 1980. What are you now doing in England? Elina: I?m spending a few months brushing up my English and getting to know the country better. Johnson: And you want to work in England too. Why? Elina: I?m keen on getting some experience abroad, and I like England and English people. Johnson: Good. Now I see from the information you sent me that you?ve worked in your last employment for nearly four years. Was that a large restaurant? Elina: Medium—size for Finland, about forty tables. Johnson: I see. Well, you?d find it rather different here. Ours is much smaller, we have only ten tables. Elina: That must be very cosy. Johnson: We try to create a warm, intimate atmosphere. Now, as to the job, you would be expected to look after five tables normally, though we get in extra staff for peak periods. Elina: I see. Johnson: I?m the Restaurant Manager and Head Waiter, so you?d be working directly under me. You?d be responsible for bringing in the dishes from the kitchen, serving the drinks, and if necessary looking after the bills. So you?d be kept pretty busy. Elina: I?m used to that. In my last position we were busy most of the time, especially in summer. Johnson: Good. Now, is there anything you?d like to ask about the job? Elina: Well, the usual question—what sort of salary were you thinking of paying? Johnson: We pay our waiters forty pounds a week, and you would get your evening meal free. Elina: I see. Johnson: Now, you may have wondered why I asked you here so late in the day. The fact is, I would like to see you in action, so to speak. Would you be willing to act as a waitress here this evening for half-an-hour or so? Our first customer will be coming in, let me see, in about ten minutes? time. Elina: Well, I?m free this evening otherwise. Johnson: Good. And in return perhaps you will have dinner with us? Now, let me show you the kitchen first. This way, please... B. Discussion: (sound of kettle whistling) Tom: Well, what?s the forecast? Are we going to have more snow? And ... is your mother awake? Helen: Hang on, Dad. The first answer is „yes? and the second is „no?. Let?s have a cup of tea. Tom: That?s a good idea.... Where?s Jean? Where?s your mother? Jean, how about some breakfast? Helen: Shh. Mother?s still asleep, as I?ve told you. Tom: And what about the twins? Where are Peter and Paul? Helen: They were sick all night. That?s why Mum is so tired today. And ... they?re having a birthday party tomorrow. Remember? Tom: Another birthday? Helen, look at the clock. It?s 8.45. Let?s go. We?re going to be late. C. Past Mistakes: — Me, officer? You?re joking! — Come off it, Mulligan. For a start, you spent three days watching the house. You shouldn?t have done that, you know. The neighbors got suspicious and phoned the police ... — But I was only looking, officer. — ... and on the day of the robbery, you really shouldn?t have used your own car. We got your number. And if you?d worn a mask, you wouldn?t have been recognized. — I didn?t go inside! — Ah, there?s another thing. You should?ve worn gloves, Mulligan. If you had, you wouldn?t have left your fingerprints all over the house. We found your fingerprints on the jewels, too. — You mean ... you?ve found the jewels? — Oh yes. Where you ... er ... „hid? them. Under your mattress. — My god! You know everything! I?ll tell you something, officer—you shouldn?t have joined the police force. If you?d taken up burglary, you?d have made a fortune! D. Monologue: Why do people play football? It?s a stupid game, and dangerous too. Twenty-two men fight for two hours to kick a ball into a net. They get more black eyes than goals. On dry, hard pitches they break their bones. On muddy ones they sprain their muscles. Footballers must be mad. And why do people watch football? They must be mad too. They certainly shout and scream like madmen. In fact I?m afraid to go out when there?s a football match. The crowds are so dangerous. I?d rather stay at home and watch TV. But what happens when I switch on? They?re showing a football match. So I turn on the radio. What do I hear? „The latest football scores?. And what do I see when I open a newspaper? Photos of footballers, interviews with footballers, reports of football matches. Footballers are the heroes of the twentieth century. They?re rich and famous. Why? Because they can kick a ball around. How stupid! Everyone seems to be mad about football, but I?m not. Down with football, I say. Section Three: Dictation. (sound of knocking at door) Mrs. Brink: Come in. Oh, it?s you again, Tom. What have you done this time? Tom: I?ve cut my finger and it?s bleeding a lot. Mrs. Brink: Let me see, Tom ... Hmmm, that is a bad cut. I can clean it and put a plaster on it, but you?ll have to see the doctor.