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A: What's this, James! B: Yeah, Mom?
A: Why are there all these wet towels on the bathroom floor? Please pick them up and hang them up to dry.
B: Gosh, I'm really sorry, Mom. I forgot all about them. [4]
A: Justin, come help me. We need to wash these dishes before your mother gets home. B: Oh, Dad. I'd like to help, but I have to call Laurie. It's really important. [5]
A: Aimee, I think the dog is trying to tell you something!
B: Well, I can't possibly take him out right now. I'm doing my nails
(4) Apologies A
A: Hi. I'm your new neighbor, George Rivera. I live next door. B: Oh, hi. I'm Stephanie Lee.
A: So, you just moved in? Do you need anything? B: Not right now. But thanks.
A: Well, let me know if you do. Um, by the way, would you mind turning your stereo down? The walls are really thin, so the sound goes right through to my apartment.
B: Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't realize that. I'll make sure to keep the volume down. Oh, by the way, is there a good Italian restaurant in the neighborhood?
A: Yeah. There's a great one a couple of blocks from here. Try their lasagna. It's delicious!
(5) Apologies B
A: Hello. I'm sorry to bother you, but I think your car is parked in my space downstairs. B: Really?
A: Yes. Do you drive a blue Honda? B: Yes, I do.
A: Well, there's a blue Honda parked in space 13 and that's my space.
B: Oh, I'm so sorry. My son must have put it in the wrong space. Ours is the one right next to yours-number 12. Let me get my keys, and I'll go right down and move the car. A: Thanks.
B: And I'll make sure my son doesn't do it again. A: I appreciate it.
(6) Apologies C
A: Gee, Bob, you're really late. You said you'd be here at six, and look at the time: It's almost six thirty!
B: I'm really sorry. Tell you what: I'll pay for dinner. A: Oh, it's all right. You don't have to do that.
B: No, I want to pay. You had to wait for me almost half an hour. A: Well, hey, OK-if you insist. Thanks!
A: Hi, Sally. What happened to you on Sunday? B: Sunday? What do you mean?
A: You don't remember? I had a party, and I invited you.
B: Oh, gosh. Of course you did-and I completely forgot about it. I was busy all day helping
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my brother with his car, and I guess I just forgot. Sorry. How did the party go, anyway? A: It was great, but we missed you. B: Gee, now I really feel bad.
5. Transportation
(1) Transportation Problems A
A: Why is there never a bus when you want one?
B: Good question. There aren't enough buses on this route. A: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.
B: Good idea. You should say that we need more subway lines, too. A: Yeah. There should be more public transportation in genral. B: And fewer cars! There's too much traffic. A: Say, is that our bus coming? B: Yes, it is. But look. It's full!
A: Oh, no! Let's go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter I'm going to write.
(2) Transportation Problems B
A: So you are really going to write a letter to the paper?
B: Sure. I'm going to say something about the buses. They're too old. We need more modern buses… nice air-conditioned ones.
B: And they need to put more buses on the road.
A: Right. And there are too many cars downtown, and there isn't enough parking. B: That's for sure. It's impossible to find a parking space downtown these days. A: I think they should ban private cars downtown between nine and five.
B: Oh, you mean they shouldn't allow any cars except taxis and buses during the regular workday. Hmm… that sounds like a really good idea.
(3) Transportation Problems C
A: How long have you been living here? B: Oh, for over twenty years.
A: And have you noticed a lot of changes during that time?
B: Oh, yes, quite a few. This is a much nicer place to live now than it used to be. It's much greener. When I first moved here, there weren't many trees around. But over the last few years, the city has planted trees everywhere. It's made such a difference.
(4) Transportation Problems D
A: How do you like living here?
B: Well, it's an interesting city. But you really need a car here; otherwise, you can't go anywhere. There used to be a good bus system, but there isn't anymore. A: Why is that?
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B: Oh, I think they expect everyone to have a car, so they don't bother to provide decent bus service. It's getting worse and worse. These days, you have to wait for ages for a bus. And when one finally shows up, it's usually full!
(5) Solution Singapore
Quite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore. For example, motorists must buy a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown business district. They can go into the business district only if they have the pass displayed on their windshield.
Another thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to buy cars. People have to apply for a certificate if they want to buy a car. And the number of certificates is limited. Not everyone can get one.
There is also a high tax on cars, so it costs three or four times as much to buy a car in Singapore as it does in, say, the United States or Canada.
The other thing Singapore has done is to build an excellent pubic transportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there is also a very good taxi and bus system.
(6) Driving and Road Sings A
A: Um, have you noticed that police car behind us? B: Oh, yeah.
A: [Police siren] Oh, no! I'd better pull over. B: May I see your driver's license, please?
A: Sure, of course. Did I do something wrong, Officer?
B: Well, for one thing, you went over a double yellow line back there to pass a car. A: Oh.
B: A double yellow line means” no passing.” You can only pass when there's a broken yellow line on your side. A: Oh.
B: And another thing! You were in the left-turn-only lane, but you didn't turn! You went straight through the intersection instead. A: Oh, I guess I did, Officer,… but…
B: Yes, you did! Don't you know that if there's a sign with an arrow pointing to the left, you have to turn left when you're in that lane? A: Oh, yeah, you're right-
B: Of course, I'm right! My goodness! How did you ever pass your driving test and get a license?
A: Gosh, I'm sorry, Officer.
(7) Driving and Road Sings B
A: You know, these highways are really great, but the road signs are pretty confusing. B: Hmm. What do these lines on the road mean? A: They must mean you aren't allowed to pass here.
B: No. I don't think so. I'm going to pass this car in front of us. It's going too slow. Now, I wonder what that sign up ahead means.
A: It may mean you've got to take a left in this lane.
B: Or maybe it means you can turn left if you want to. I think I'll just go straight.
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6.Food and Cook
(1) Order Dishes A
A:Hi.May I take your order? B:Yes.I’ll have a cup of coffee. A:Cream and sugar? B:Oh,yes,please. A:And you?
C:I’d like a chicken sandwich.And I’ll have some chips…oh,you call them french fries here.right,I’ll have some french fries,please.
A:All right.One coffee with cream and sugar and a chicken sandwich with french fries.Uh,anything else?
C:Yes,I’d like an iced tea,please. A:One iced tea.Thank you.
B:Oh,wait a minute!What kind of desserts do you have? A:Well,we have pie,cake,ice cream, chocolate mousse… B:Oooo!What kind of pie do you have?
A:I think today we have apple,cherry,lemon…
B:Hmm…I think I’ll have a piece of apple pie with my coffee.How about you,Tina? C:Oh,maybe I’ll have a piece later…or…I’ll have some of yours!
A:Then it’s one coffee,one apple pie,one chicken sandwich,an order of french fries,and an iced tea.Right? B:Yes,thank you. C:Thanks.
(2) Order Dishes B
C:Oh,here comes our waiter!
B:Yeah,I wondered what took so long. A:Whew!Here you are!
C:Uh,I ordered french fries with my chicken sandwich,and you brought me…ugh!…mashed potatoes with gravy!
A:Oh,you ordered french fries? C:Yes!
A:Well,then,OK.
B:Uh,and could I have the apple pie I ordered? A:What apple pie?Did you order apple pie?
B:Uh-huh.Yeah,I did…with my coffee.Remember? A:Really?Gee,how did I forget that? C:Uh,can I ask you a question? A:Yes?
C:How long have you been a waiter?
A:Who me?Oh,uh,today is my first day.Well,I’ll…I’ll get your apple pie and the french fries right away.Sorry about that. B:Oh,that’s OK.
C:Yeah,thanks.Good luck!
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A:Thanks!
(3) Order Dishes C [1]
A: Have you finished with this? B: No, I'm still drinking it. Thanks. [2]
A: Did you order this?
B: Yes, that's mine. Mmm, it looks great and smells delicious! [3]
A: Don't you like it?
B: I haven't tasted it yet. I'm waiting for the waitress to bring me a fork. [4]
A: Did you enjoy it?
B: Well, it was a little tough. I think it was cooked for too long. [5]
A: How is it?
B: Great. Just the way I like it: black and strong. [6]
A: Your turn or mine?
B: It's my treat this time. You paid last time. Remember.
(4) Cooking A
A:What’s your favorite snack?
B:Oh, it's a sandwich with peanut butter, honey, and banana. It's really delicious! A:Uh! I've never heard of that! How do you make it?
B:Well, first, you take two slices of bread and spread peanut butter on them.Then cut a banana into small pieces and put themon one of the slices of bread. Finally, pour some honey over the bananas and put the other slice of bread on top. Yum! A:Yuck! It sounds awful!
(5) Cooking B
A:I’ll tell you what my favorite snack is-baked apple. B:Backed apple?
A:Ah, it’s delicious and healthy. B: So, how do you make it?
A:You take out the core of the apple with the apple corer.Then you fill the central of the apple with brown sugar and some raisins.Next, put it in a pan with a little water and bake it in the oven for about 45 minutes. B: Hmm, that does sound good.
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