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School of Vision 2014

English Conversation for Beginner

2014

School of Vision

Teach by Mr. Ho Kimchhoin


Chapter 1 Meeting and Greeting People

Conversation 1

A: Hello! My name is Carlos.

B: Hello! I’m Kim. Nice to meet you.

A: Nice meeting you, too.

Conversation 2

A: Hi! How are you?

B: Fine, and you?

A: Fine, thanks. I’d like to introduce you to meet my husband, Michael.

B: Nice to meet you.

Conversation 3

A: What’s your last name?

B: Sandez.

A: Could you spell that, please?

B: S-A-N-D-E-Z

A: And your first name?

B: Maria

Conversation 4

A: What’s your address?

B: 10 Main Street.

A: And your telephone number?

B: 423-6978.

Conversation 5

A: What’s your name?

B: Kenji.

A: Where are you from?

B: Japan.

A: Oh. Are you from Tokyo?

B: I’m from Osaka.

Conversation 6

A: Hello! My name is Franco Rossi.

B: Hello! I’m Harry Miller.

A: Are you American?

B: Yes, I am. I’m from New York. How about you?

A: I’m Italian. I’m from Rome.

B: Nice to meet you.

A: Nice meeting you, too.


Testing:

What is your name? My name is

What her name? Her name is

What is your father’s name? His name s

Where are you from? I’m from

Where is he from? He’s from

Where are they from? They are from

Vocabulary

o Name:

o Surname:

o First name:

o Address:

o Meet:

o Nice:

o Introduce:

o Greet:

o Husband:

o Wife:

o Sister:

o Brother :

o Parents :

o Mother :

o Father :

o Friend :

o Country:

o City:

o Road:

o Street

o Avenue :

o Boulevard:

Practice the conversation with your partner.

Name Nationality Country City

What’s your name? What’s your nationality? What city are you from?Where are your from?


Chapter 2 People and Places

Conversation 1

A: Directory Assistance. What city?

B: Chicago. I’d like the number of Mary Nielson.

A: How do you spell that?

B: N-I-E-L-S-O-N

A: What’s street?

B: Hudson Avenue.

A: Just a moment… The number is 863-4227.

Conversation 2

A: Hello!

B: Hello! Fred?

A: I’m sorry. You have the wrong number.

B: is this 328-7178?

A: No, it isn’t.

B: Oh! I’m sorry.

Conversation 3

A: Hello! This is Make. Is Peter there?

B: No, he isn’t. He’s at the supermarket.

A: Oh! I see. I’ll call back later. Thank you.

Conversation 4

A: Hi! How are you today?

B: Fine. And you?

A: Fine, thanks. Where are you going?

B: To the library. How about you?

A: I’m going to the post office.

B: Well, nice meeting you.

A: Nice seeing you, too.

What are you doing? I’m fixing my car.

What’s John doing? He’s cleaning the garage.

What’s Linda doing? She’s studying.

What are you doing? We’re doing our homework.

Conversation 5

A: Hello! Steve? This is Jackie.

B: Hi! How are you doing?

A: Pretty good. How about you?

B: Okay. Listen, I can’t talk right now. I’m taking a shower.


A: Oh! Okay. I’ll call back later.

B: Speak to you soon.

A: Good-bye.

Vocabulary

Community

o Airport

o Clinic

o Bank

o Laundromat

o Library

o Mall

o Cinema

o Museum

o Park

o Post office

o School

o Hospital

Everyday Activities

o Brush (my) teeth

o Clean (my) room

o Clean the garage

o Comb (my) hair

o Cook dinner

o Do exercises

o Do (my) homework

o Eat lunch

o Feed the baby

o Fix (my) bicycle

o Take a shower

o Wash the dishes


Chapter 3 Getting Around Town

Conversation 1

A: Excuse me. Is there a post office nearby?

B: Yes. There’s a post office on Main Street.

A: On Main Street?

B: Yes. It’s on Main Street, next to the bank.

A: Thank you.

B: You’re welcome.

Conversation 2

A: Excuse me. Is there a Laundromat nearby?

B: Yes. There’s a Laundromat on Grand Avenue.

A: On Grand Avenue?

B: Yes. It’s on Grand Avenue, across from the bus station.

A: Thank you very much.


Conversation 3

A: Excuse me. Is there a drugstore nearby?

B: Yes. There’s a drugstore on River Street.

A: On River Street?

B: Yes. It’s on River Street., between the library and the clinic.

A: Thanks.


Conversation 4

A: Excuse me. Is there a drugstore nearby?

B: Yes. There’s a supermarket on Davis Boulevard.

A: On Davis Boulevard?

B: Yes. It’s on Davis Boulevard, around the corner from the movie theater.

A: Thanks very much.


Conversation 5

A: Excuse me. Does this bus go to Westville?

B: No, it doesn’t. It goes to Riverside.

A: Oh! I see. Tell me, which bus goes to Westville?

B: The number 30 bus.


Conversation 6


A: Is this bus Number 8?

B: Yes, it is.

A: Oh, good! I’m on the right bus!

Conversation 7

A: Does this plane go to Florida?

B: No, it doesn’t.

A: Oops! I’m on the wrong plane.

Conversation 8

A: Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get to the bus station?

B: Yes. Walk that way. The bus station is on the left, next to the post office.

A: Thank you>

Conversation 9

A: Excuse me. Can you please tell me how to get to the museum?

B: Yes. Walk that way to Second Avenue and turn right.

A: Uh-huh.

B: Then, go two blocks to Grove Street.

A: Okay.

B: Then, turn left on Grove Street and look for the museum on the right. Have you got that?

A: Yes. Thank you very much.

Conversation 10

A: Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get to the Franklin’s Department Store?

B: Sure. Take the Second Avenue bus and get of at Park Street.

A: I’m sorry. Did you say the Second Avenue bus?

B: Yes. That’s right.

A: And where do I get off?

B: At Park Street.


Conversation 11

A: Excuse me. I’m lost! Can you possibly tell me how to get to the Holiday Hotel?

B: Sure. Drive that way two miles. Then take the West Side Expressway and get off at Exit 14. Okay so far?

A: Yes. I’m following you.

B: Then turn right at Grand Avenue and look for the Holiday Hotel on the left. Have you got that?

A: Yes. I understand. Thanks very much.

Vocabulary

Bus station Shopping mall

Department store Train station

Drugstore Theater

Grocery store Transportation

Hotel Boat


Fire station Bus

Gas station Plane

Parking lot Ship

Supermarket Train

Post office Exit

Chapter 4 Housing and Food

Conversation 1

A: We’re looking for a two-bedroom apartment downtown.

B: I think I have an apartment for you.

A: Oh! Good. Can you describe it?

B: Yes. It has two bedrooms, a large living room, and a very nice kitchen.

Conversation 2

A: Is there a refrigerator in the kitchen?

B: Yes, there is. There’s a very nice refrigerator in the kitchen.

A: And how many windows are there in the living room?

B: Hmm. Let me see. I think there are four windows in the living room.

Conversation 3

A: How many is the rent?

B: It’s $700 a month.

A: Does that include utilities?

B: It includes everything except electricity.

A: Hmm. $700 a month plus electricity?

B: That’s right. Do you want to see the apartment?

A: Yes. I think.

Conversation 4

A: Where do you want this sofa?

B: That sofa? Hmm. put it in the living room.

A: And how about these chairs?

B: Those chairs? Let me see. Please put them in them n the dining room.

Conversation 5

A: What are you looking for?

B: A cookie.

A: I’m afraid there aren’t any more cookies.

B: There aren’t?


A: No. I’ll get some more when I go to the supermarket.

Conversation 6

A: What are you looking for?

B: Milk.

A: I’m afraid there isn’t any more milk.

B: There isn’t?

A: No. I’ll get some more when I go to the supermarket.

Conversation 7

A: Excuse me. Where are the carrots?

B: They’re in Aisle J.

A: I’m sorry. Did you say “A”?

B: No. “J”

A: Oh! Thank you.

Conversation 8

A: Hmm! This cake is delicious!

B: I’m glad you like it.

A: What’s in it?

B: Let me think…. Some eggs, some sugar, some flour, and some raisins.

A: Well, it’s excellent.

B: Thank you for saying so.

Conversation 9

A: Hmm! These egg rolls are delicious!

B: I’m glad you like them.

A: What’s in them?

B: Let me see…. Some cabbage, some pork, some shrimp, and some bean sprout.

A: Well, they’re excellent.



Vocabulary

Housing

o Balcony

o Bathroom

o Bedroom

o Dining room

o Kitchen

o Living room

o Cabinet

o Closet

o Dishwasher

o Fireplace

o Refrigerator

o Shower

o Stove

o Window

o Apartment

o Building

o Elevator

o Floor

o Parking lot

o Parking space

o Electricity

o Heat

o Parking fee

o Rent

o Utilities

Foods

o Apple

o Banana

o Bean sprouts

o Bread

o Butter

o Cabbage

o Cake

o Carrot

o Coffee

o Cookie

o Flour

o Ice-cream

o Lettuce

o Orange

o Pork

o Potato

o Raisin

o Rice

o Shrimp

o Sugar

o Tomato

o Yogurt

Furniture

o Bed

o Lamp

o Picture

o Rug

o Plant

o Sofa `


Chapter 5 At Work

Conversation 1

A: What do you do?

B: I’m a teacher.

A: Oh! Really? What do you teacher?

B: I teach Biology.

Conversation 2

A: What does your husband do?

B: He’s a chef.

A: That’s interesting. Where does he work?

B: He works at the Lakeview Restaurant.

Conversation 3

A: What does your wife do?

B: She’s a bilingual secretary.

A: That’s very interesting. What languages does she speak?

B: She speaks English and Spanish.

Conversation 4

A: Can you fix cars?

B: Yes. I can. I’m an experienced mechanic.

YOUR TURN

Five Things I Can Do! Five Things I Can’t Do!

Conversation 5

A: Please give this to Mr. Sophal in the Personnel Office.

B: I’m sorry, but I’m new here. What does he look like?

A: He’s short, with black hair.

B: Okay. I’ll do it right away.

Conversation 5A

A: Please give this to Miss Newman on the third floor.

B: I’m sorry. But I’m new here. What does she look like?

I can sing! I can’t dance!


A: He’s short, with straight brown hair.

B: Okay. I’ll it right away.

Height Weight Hair

Very tall

Tall

Average height

Short

Very short

Very thin

Thin

Heavy

Very heavy

Straight

Wavy

Curly

Light

Dark

Brown

Black

Blond/Blonde

Red

Gray

Conversation 6

A: Please give this package to Mr. Morrison.

B: I’m sorry, but I’m new here. Where does he work?

A: In the Shipping Department.

B: Where’s the Shipping Department?

A: On the firs floor.

B: Tell me. What does Mr. Morrison look like?

A: He’s tall, whit light brown hair.

B: Is his hair curly?

A: No. It’s straight.

Conversation 7

A: Am I stocking the shelves all right?

B: Yes. You are. You’re stocking them very well.

A: Thanks.

Conversation 7A

A: Am I shampooing Mr. Baxter all right?

B: Yes, you are. You’re shampooing her very well.

A: Thanks.

Conversation 7B

A: Am I guarding the president all right?

B: Yes, you are. You’re guarding him very well.

A: Thanks.

Conversation 8

A: Are you busy after work today?

B: Hmm. What day is it?

A: It’s Monday.

B: I’m afraid I’m busy. I coach my daughter’s soccer team on Saturday.


Cross Talk

Conversation 9

A: How often do you talk to your kids in college?

B: We usually call them on Sunday evenings.

A: Do they ever call you?

B: Never. We always call them.

Conversation 10

A: Do you and your girlfriend see each other often?

B: Not really. We always go out on Saturday nights, but we rarely see each other the rest other week.

A: Why?

B: She usually does her homework after school, and I’m always at football practice. We never see each on weekday evenings because we both work.

Conversation 11

A: How often do you see your parents?

B: Not very often. They live far away.

A: Do you and your family go to visit them?

B: Sometimes, but we usually talk to them on the telephone.

A: Do the ever visit you?

B: No. They rarely visit us. We usually visit them.

Conversation 12

A: What kind of TV shows do you like?

B: I like news programs. How about you?

My favorite day of the week is Monday. On Monday morning, I play tennis in the park with my friends.

My favorite day of the week is Saturday. On Saturday night, I go the movies with my girlfriend.


A: I like game shows.

B: What’s your favorite program?

A: “Guess the Price.” How about you?

B: “Newsmakers.”

TV Shows Movies Music SportsSitcomsDramasGame showsTalk showsNews programsChildren’s programs

Romantic movieComedyWesternCartoonAdventure movieScience fiction movieAction movieHorror movie

Classical musicPopular musicRock musicCountry musicJazzRep music

BaseballBasketballFootballHockeySoccerVolleyballBadmintonGolf

Job Skills

o Assemble o Deliver o Design o Fix o Guard o Play o Sell o Speak o Stock o Teach o Work o Write

Occupation

o Architect o Assembler o Baker o Chef o Delivery man o Mechanic o Repairperson o Salesperson o Secretary o Security guard o Teacher o Writer


Chapter 6 Health and Emergencies

Conversation 1

A: You know… you don’t look very well. Are you feeling okay?

B: No, not really.

A: What’s the matter?

B: I have a headache.

A: I’m sorry to hear that.

Conversation 1A

A: You know… you don’t look very well. Are you feeling okay?

B: No, not really.

A: What’s the matter?

B: I have a stomachache.

A: I’m sorry to hear that.

Conversation 2 Conversation 2A

A: Excuse me. Can you help me? A: Excuse me. Can you help me?

B: Yes. B: Yes.

A: I have a bed cold. What do you recommend? A: I have a toothache. What do you recommend?

B: I recommend Maxi-Fed Cold Medicine. B: I recommend Taylor’s Aspirin.

A: Maxi-Fed Cold Medicine? A: Taylor’s Aspirin?

B: Yes. B: Yes.

A: Where can I find it? A: Where can I find it?

B: It’s in Aisle 2 on the right. B: It’s in Aisle 1 on the left.

A: Thanks. A: Thanks very much.

Conversation 3 Conversation A

A: Excuse me. Can you help me? A: Excuse me. Can you help me?

B: Yes. B: Yes.

A: I have a backache. What do you recommend? A: I have terrible sore throat. What do you recommend?


B: I recommend Brown’s Pain Pills. B: I recommend Victor’s Throat Lozenges.

A: Brown’s Pain Pills? A: Victor’s Throat Lozenges?

B: Yes. B: Yes.

A: Where can I find them? A: Where can I find them?

B: They’re in Aisle 3 on the top shelf. B: They’re in the front near the cash register.

A: Thank you. A: Thank you very much.

Conversation 4

A: Doctor’s Office.

B: Hello. This is John Stevens. I’m feeling very well.

A: What’s the problem?

B: My right foot hurts very badly.

A: I see. Do you want to make an appointment?

B: Yes, please.

A: Can you come in tomorrow morning at 9:00?

B: Tomorrow morning at 9:00? Yes. That’s fine. Thank you.

Conversation 5

A: Happy Pet Animal Hospital.

B: Hello. This is Charlie Green. My parrot, Will, isn’t feeling very well.

A: What’s the problem?

B: He isn’t eating or talking.

A: I see. Do you want to make an appointment?

B: Yes, please.

A: Can you come in this Friday at 1:00?

B: This Friday at 1:00? Yes. That’s fine. Thank you.

Conversation 6

A: I have just on more question.

B: All right.

A: Do you smoke?

B: No, I don’t.

A: Okay. I think that’s all the information I need for your medical history. The doctor will see you shortly.


B: Thank you.

Conversation 7

A: Touch your toes.

B: My toes?

A: Yes.

Conversation 7A

A: Sit on the tables

B: On the tables?

A: Yes.

Conversation 8

A: Take off your shirt.

B: Your shirt?

A: Yes.

Conversation 8A

A: Hold your breath.

B: Hold my breath?

A: Yes.

Conversation 9

A: Lie on your back.

B: My back?

A: Yes.

Conversation 9A

A: Roll up your sleeve.

B: My sleeve?

A: Yes

Conversation 10

A: I’m concerned about your weight.

B: My weight?

A: Yes. You should go on a diet.

B: I see.

A: I suggest that you lose 15 pounds.

B: I understand. Thank you for the advice.

Conversation 10A

A: I’m concerned about your lungs.

B: My lungs?

A: Yes. You should stop smoking.

B: I see.

A: I suggest that you quit immediately.

B: I understand. Thank you for the advice.

Conversation 11

A: Here’s your medicine.

B: Thank you.

A: Be sure to follow the directions on the label. Take one tablet three times a day.

B: I understand. One tablet three times a day.

A: That’s right.

Conversation 12


A: Police.

B: I want to report an emergency!

A: Yes?

B: I think that my father it having a heart attacks!


B: Diane Perkins.

A: And Address?

B: 76 Lake Street.

A: Telephone number?

B: 293-7637.

A: All right. We’ll be there right away.

B: Thank you.

Conversation 12A

A: City Hospital.


A: Yes?

B: I think that my wife is choking and can’t breathe.


B: Neal Stockman.

A: And the address?

B: 193 Davis Avenue.

A: Telephone number?

B: 458-9313.


B: Thank you very much.

Vocabulary

Health

o Allergy o Backache o Bleeding o Choking

o Cold o Dizzy o Earache o Headache o Heart attack o Heart disease


o Sore throat o Stiff neck o Stomachache o Toothache o Gums o Lungs

Medicine

o Aspirin o Cold medicine o Cough syrup o Ear drops o Medication o Penicillin o Throat lozenges o Capsule o Pill o Tablet o Teaspoon

Emergencies

o Ambulance o Fire department o Hospital


Chapter 7 Shopping

Conversation 1

A: May I help you?

B: Yes. Please. I’m looking for a belt.

A: What size do you want?

B: Size 36.

A: And what color?

B: Black.

A: Okay. Let’s see…a size 36 black belt. Here you are.


Conversation 2

A: How does the jacket fit?

B: It’s too short.

A: Do you want to try on another one?

B: Yes, please.

A: Okay. Here I think this jacket will fit better.

B: Thanks very much.

Conversation 3

A: Excuse me. Where are the rest rooms?

B: They’re on the fourth floor.

A: Yes.

B: Thanks.

Conversation 1A

A: May I help you?

B: Yes, please. I’m looking for socks.

A: What size do you want?

B: Extra-large.

A: And what color?

B: Red, white, and blue.

A: Okay. Let’s see… extra-large, red, white, and blue socks. Here you are.


Conversation 2A

A: How do these pants fit?

B: They’re too long.

A: Do you want to try on another pair?

B: Yes, please.

A: Okay. Here I think these pants will fit better.


Conversation 3A

A: Excuse me. Where is the elevator?

B: It’s in the back of the store.

A: Yes.

B: Thanks very much.

Conversation 4

A: I’d like to buy this watch.

B: Okay. That’s twenty-six ninety-five.

A: Excuse me, but I don’t think that’s the right price. I think this watch is on sale this week.

B: Oh! You’re right. It’s ten percent off. I’m sorry.

A: That’s okay.

B: With the tax, that comes to twenty-five dollars and forty-six cents.


Conversation 4A

A: I’d like to buy these earrings.

B: Okay. That’s twelve fifty.

A: Excuse me, but I don’t think that’s the right price. I think these earrings are on sale this week.

B: Oh! You’re right. They’re half price. I apologize.

A: That’s okay.

B: With the tax, that comes to six dollars and fifty-six cents.

Conversation 5

A: I want to return this fan.

B: What’s the matter with it?

A: It’s too noisy.

B: Do you want to exchange it?

A: No. I’d like a refund, please.

B: Okay. Do you have the receipt?

A: Yes. Here you are.

Conversation 5A

A: I want to return these jeans.

B: What’s the matter with them?

A: They’re to short.

B: Do you want to exchange them?

A: No. I’d like a refund, please.

B: Okay. Do you have the receipt?

A: Yes. Here you are.

Conversation 6

A: I’d like to mail this package.

B: Where’s it going?

A: To Detroit.

B: How do you want t send it?

A: Firs class, please.

B: Do you want to insure it?

A: Hmm. I don’t know.

B: Well, is it valuable?

A: All right. That’s four dollars and thirty-seven cents, please.


Vocabulary

Clothing

Bathrobe

Coat

Jacket

Raincoat

Skirt

Tie

Watch

Gloves

Pants

Wallet

Colors

Black

Gold

Green

Pink

Yellow

Belt

Dress

Purse

Shirt

Suit

Vest

Boots

Jeans

Shoes

Socks

Blue

Gray

Red

Silver

Blouse

Hat

Necklace

Rubbers

Sweater

Sweatshirt

Pajamas

Earrings

Sneakers

Stockings

Brown

Purple

Orange

White


Chapter 8 Recreation

Conversation 1

A: What are you going to do this weekend?

B: I’m going to go dancing. How about you?

A: I’m going to see a play.

B: Well, have a good weekend.

A: You, too.

Conversation 2

A: What do you want to do today?

B: I don’t know. What’s the weather like?

A: It’s raining. Do you want to see a movie?

B: Sure. That’s a good idea.

Conversation 3

A: Do you want to go out for dinner tonight?

B: Tonight? I’m afraid I can’t. I have to work late.

A: That’s too bad.

B: Maybe we can go out for dinner some other time.

Conversation 4

A: Did you have a nice weekend?

B: Yes, I did.

A: What did you do?

B: I played golf with my friends.

Conversation 5

A: Did you have a nice weekend?

B: No, I didn’t

A: What happened?

B: I studied for the exam.

Conversation 6

A: Let’s do something outdoors today.

B: All right. But I don’t want to play tennis. We played tennis last weekend.


A: Okay. What do you want to do?

B: I want to go jogging.

A: All right. That sounds like fun.

Conversation 7

A: Where were you yesterday evening? I called you, but you weren’t home.

B: That’s right. I wasn’t. I was at the movies.

A: Oh! What movie did you see?

B: I saw “Dancing in the Park.”

A: Did you enjoy it?

B: Yes. It was excellent.

Conversation 8

A: What do you like to do for exercise?

B: I like to do yoga. How about you?

A: I like to swim.

B: That’s interesting. Did you swim today?

A: Yes, I did. I swam this morning. How about you? Did you do yoga today?

B: Yes, I did. I did yoga after work.

A: Oh! That’s interesting.

Vocabulary

Recreation and Entertainment

Stadium Beach

Bike ride Concert

Concert hall Country fair

Dancing Garden

Mountain Movies

Museum Park

Party Picnic

Restaurant Theater

Walk Zoo


Weather

Cloudy Snowy

Rainy Hot

Cold Hazy

Foggy Humid

Sunny Windy

Everyday Activities

Bake Clean

Drive Fix

Paint Plant

Play Read

Relax Rest

Study Visit

Wash Write


Chapter 9 Friends and Neighbors

Conversation 1

A: Hello! I’m your neighbor. My name is Helen.

B: Hi! I’m Maria. Nice to meet you.

A: Nice meeting you, too. Tell me, where are you from?

B: I’m from Mexico. And you?

A: Spain.

- Which apartment do you live?- What’s your major?- What floor do you live on?- Why are you here?

Conversation 2A

A: Excuse me. I’m new here. Can I ask you a question?

B: Sure.

A: Is there a laudromat in the neighborhood?

B: Yes. There’s a laudromat around the corner

A: Around the corner?

B: Yes


Conversation 2B

A: Excuse me. I’m new here. Can I ask you a question?

B: Certainly.

A: Where’s the bus stop?

B: It’s down the block.

A: Yes.


Conversation 3

A: Pardon me. Can I ask you a question? A: Pardon me. Can I ask you a question?

\B: Certainly. B: Certainly.

A: Can I park my car here? A: Can I hag my laundry on the balcony?

B: Yes, you can. B: No, you can’t.


A: Thanks. A: Oh! Okay. Thanks.

- Leave my bicycle here?- Put my garbage bags here?- Plant a garden in the back of the building?- Use my fireplace?

Conversation 4

A: Can I help you take out the garbage? A: Can I help you pick up your things?

B: No. That’s okay. I can take it out myself. B: No. That’s okay. I can pick them up myself.

A: Please. Let me help you. A: Please. Let me help you.

B: Well, all right. If you don’t mind. B: Well, all right. If you don’t mind.

A: No, not at all. A: No, not at all.

B: Thanks. I appreciate it. B: Thanks. I appreciate it.

-hang up your laundry

- put away these chairs

- carry those bags

- cut down that tree

- clean up this mess

Conversation 5

A: Could I ask you a favor?

B: What is it?

A: Could you lend me a hammer?

B: All right.

A: Are you sure?

B: Yes. I’d be happy to lend you a hammer.

A: Thanks. I appreciate it.

- help me star my car- lend me some flour- help me with my shopping bags- take care of Billy for few minutes- pick up my mail while I’m away.

Conversation 6

A: You know, I knocked on your door several times last week, but you weren’t home.

B: No, I wasn’t. I was in Detroit.


A: Oh! What did you do there?

B: I visited my daughter and her husband.

A: Oh! That’s nice.

Conversation 7

A: What are you doing?

B: I’m trying to fix my kitchen sink.

A: What’s wrong with it?

B: It’s leaking.

A: I see. And you’re trying to fix it yourself?

B: Yes. But I’m having a lot of trouble.

A: You know, maybe you should call a plumber.

B: Hmm. You’re probably right.

- Call an electrician (this light) it doesn’t work.- Call the carpenter (my front door) it doesn’t close.- Call the gas company (my stove) the oven doesn’t go on.- Call the superintendent (this radiator) it doesn’t get hot.- Call a plumber (my toilet) it doesn’t flush.

Conversation 8

A: Ace Plumbing Company.

B: Hello! Do you fix kitchen sinks?

A: Yes. What’s the problem?

B: My kitchen sink is leaking.

A: I see. We can send a plumber at two o’clock this afternoon. Is that okay?

B: Two o’clock this afternoon? Yes, that’s fine.

A: Okay. What’s the name?

B: Eric. Jensen.

A: Spell the last name, please.

B: J-E-N-S-E-N.

A: And the address?

B: 93 Cliff Street.

A: Phone number?

B: 010 61 43 57


A: All right. A plumber will be there at two o’clock this afternoon.

B: Thank you.

Housing Household Fixtures and Appliances

Apartment Kitchen sinks

Balcony Light

Basement Oven

Building Radiator

Doorbell Stove

Fireplace Toilet

Front door

Garbage Household Repairs

Garbage bags Carpenter

Garden Electrician

Laundry Gas Company

Neighbor Plumber

Superintendent

Personal Information

Community Address

Bus stop Last name

Laundromat Phone number

Mail

Supermarket


Chapter 10 Calling People and Going Places

Conversation 1

A: Excuse me. Could you please tell me how to make a long-distance call?

B: Sure. Dial “one.” Dial the area code. Then, dial the local phone number. Have you got it?

A: I think so. Let me see. I dial “one.” I dial the area code. And then I … Hmm. Could you repeat the last step?

B: Yes. I understand. Thanks very much.

Conversation 2

A: Operator.

B: I want to make this a collect call, please.


B: Edward Bratt.

A: Did you say Edward Pratt?

B: No. Edward Bratt.

A: All right. One moment, please.

Conversation 3

A: May I please speak to Betty?

B: I’m afraid she isn’t here right now.

A: Oh! I see. When will she be back?

B: She’ll be back in an hour.

A: Okay. Thanks. I’ll call back then.

Conversation 4

A: May I please speak to Mrs. Arnold?

B: I’m sorry. She isn’t here right now.

A: I see. Will she be back soon?

B: She won’t be back until there. May I ask whose calling?

A: This is Bob Maxwell.

B: Do you want to leave a message?

A: Yes. Please ask her to call me when she gets back.

B: All right. I’ll give her the message.

A: Thank you.


Conversation 5

A: When is the next bus to Buffalo?

B: It’s at 4:10.

A: At 4:10.

B: I’d like a roundtrip ticket, please.

A: All right. That’ll be twenty-four dollars and fifty cents ($24.50).

Conversation 6

A: Excuse me. Please fasten your seat belt!

B: I’m sorry. I didn’t hear you. What did you say?

A: I said, “Please fasten your seat belt!”

B: Oh! Okay.

Conversation 7

A: Police.


A: Yes. Go ahead.

B: A car just hit a pedestrian.

A: Where?

B: On Washington Street, between second and Third Avenue.

A: Did you say Second and Third Avenue?

B: Yes. That’s right.


B: Diane Lockwood.


Vocabulary Checking

Telephone Fasten

Area code Lean

Coin slot Ride

Collect call Smoke

Home call Stand

Local phone number


Long-distance call Emergency

Message Accident

Operator Emergency

Pay phone Heart attack

Person-to-person call Pedestrian

Receiver

Charge Hit

Dial Mug

Report

Transportation Rob

Boat Run over

Bus Run into

Train Ship

Plane

Ticket

One-way ticket

Round-trip ticket

Chapter 11 Food


Conversation 1

A: o we need anything from the supermarket?

B: Yes. We need a quart of milk.

A: A quart?

B: Yes.

A: Anything else?

B: No, I don’t think so.

A: Okay. I’ll get a quart of milk.

B: Thanks.

- A pound of apples- A gallon of orange juice- Two boxes of rice- A dozen eggs- Two jars of mayonnaise

Conversation 2

A: Could you do me a favor?

B: Sure. What is it?

A: We need a few things from the supermarket.

B: What do you want me to get?

A: A can of tuna fish, a loaf of white bread, and a head of lettuce. Anything else?

B: No. That’s all. Thanks.

- A dozen oranges- A pound of butter- A bunch of bananas- A gallon of skim milk- A bottle of ketchup- A jar of mayonnaise- A pint of vanilla ice cream- A half a dozen eggs- Two bunches of grapes- A bag of potato chips- Two loaves of whole wheat bread- Half a gallon of apple juice- A jar of peanut butter- A quart of chocolate milk- A box of chocolate chip cookies

Conversation 3


A: May I help you?

B: Yes. Please. I want a pound of roast beef.

A: Anything else?

B: Yes. A dozen rolls.

A: All right. That’s a pound of roast beef and a dozen rolls. Is that it?

B: Yes. That’s it.

- Four pieces of chicken- A pound of American cheese- A pound of ground beef- Two lamb chops- Three donuts- A loaf of whole wheat bread- A pound of potato salad- Half a pound of Swiss cheese- A dozen hot dogs- Three jars of mustard

Conversation 4

A: That’ll be seven twenty-five ($7.25).

B: Seven twenty-five?

A: Yes.

B: Here’s ten ($10).

A: All right. Your change is two dollars and seventy-five cents ($2.75).

B: Thank you.

A: Have a nice day.

Conversation 5

A: Welcome to Burger Town. May I help you?

B: Yes. I’d like a hamburger and an order of French fries.

A: Do you want anything to drink with that?

B: Yes. I’d have a cup of coffee.

A: Okay. That’s hamburger, an order of French fries, and a cup of coffee. Is that for here or to go?

B: For here.

A: That comes to three dollars and thirteen cents ($3.13), please.

B: Here you are.

A: And here’s your change. Your food will be ready in a moment.


- A cheeseburger, a small order of French fries, a small orange soda- A roast beef sandwich, a small salad, a chocolate shake- Two fish sandwiches, two large orders of French fries- Two tacos, an order of refried beans, a large iced tea- 20 pieces of chicken, two containers of coleslaw- Ten lemonades

Conversation 6

A: What would you like?

B: I’d like the chicken.

A: All right. And would you prefer rice or a baked potato with that?

B: I’d prefer a baked potato.

A: And would you like anything to drink?

B: Yes. Let me see… I’ll have a glass of milk.

A: Okay. That’s the chicken with a baked potato, and a glass of milk.

- The fish, noodles, a cup of coffee Noodles or rice?- The meat loaf, mashed potatoes, a Pepsi French fries or mashed potatoes?- The lamb chops, spaghetti, a cup of tea Spaghetti or rice?- The roast beef, rice, a glass of mineral water Rice or baked potatoes?- The “special of the day”, baked bean, an iced tea Noodles or baked beans?

Conversation 7

A: Would you like a few more meatballs?

B: They’re delicious… but no, thank you.

A: Oh! Come on! Have a few more.

B: All right. But please… not too many.

A: Would you like a little more salad?

B: It’s very good… but no thank you.

A: Oh! Come on! Have a little more.

B: All right. But please… not too much.

Conversation 8

A: Your cake was delicious. Can you tell me the recipe?

B: Certainly. First, mix together a cup of flour, a teaspoon of salt, and two tablespoons of water.

A: I see.

B: Then, add half a cup of sugar. Are you with me so far?


A: Yes. I’m following you.

B: Okay. Next, add two eggs.

A: Uh-huh.

B: And then, put the mixture into a baking pan and take for one hour at 350 degrees. Have you got all that?

A: Yes. I’ve got it. Thank you.

Chapter 12 Personal finances

Conversation 1

A: Which refrigerator do you like?

B: I like this one. It’s very large.

A: I know. It’s larger than that one, but it’s also more expensive.

B: Hmm. You’re right.

A: I don’t think we can afford it.

B: I suppose not.

Conversation 2

A: Which sofa do you like?

B: I like this one. It’s very comfortable.

A: I know. It’s more comfortable than that one, but it’s also more expensive.

B: Hmm. You’re right.

A: I don’t think we can afford it.

B: I suppose not.

- Air-conditioner (quiet)- Rug (attractive)- Crib (nice)- Stereo system (good)- Computer (powerful)- Tie (conservative)- Motor (modern)- CD player (pretty)

Conversation 3

A: May I help you?


B: Yes. I’m looking for a firm mattress.

A: Take a look at this one. It’s the firmest mattress in the store.

B: How much is it?

A: Three hundred dollars ($300)

B: I see. Can you show me ales expensive one?

A: Certainly. I’ll be happy too.

Conversation 4

A: You know… I think we should stop at the bank.

B: Why? Do we need cash?

A: Yes. Remember… We have to buy stamps at the post office, and we’re going to take the kids to the zoo tomorrow.

B: You’re right. I forgot. How much do you think we should get?

A: I think forty dollars ($40) will be enough.

B: I think so, too.

- Buy food for the weekend, see a move tonight- Buy a birthday present for Uncle Sao, drive to the beach tomorrow- Get an anniversary gift for your wife, visit my sister in Los Angeles on Saturday- Get more dog food for Rover, go waterskiing this weekend

Conversation 5

A: I’d like to deposit this in my savings account.

B: All right. Please print your name on the deposit slip.

A: Oh! Did I forget to print my name on the deposit slip?

B: Yes, you did.

A: Sorry.

- Make a withdrawal sign your name on the withdrawal slip- Cash this check endorse it- Deposit this in my checking account put your address on the deposit slip- Make a withdrawal write the amount on the withdrawal slip- Cash this check write your account number on the back


Conversation 6

A: What are you doing?

B: I’m balancing the checkbook.

A: Oh! I forgot to tell you. I wrote a check to Dr. Anderson for Billy’s examination.

B: Oh! Do you remember the amount?

A: Yes. Seventy-five dollars ($75)

B: Okay. Thanks.

Conversation 7

A: It’s 10:15. Time for a break! I’m going to get a cup of coffee. Do you want anything?

B: Sure, if you don’t mind. Please get me a cup of coffee, too. That’s fifty cents, right? Here are two quarters. And let’s see… how much are the donuts?

A: Forty-five cents.

B: Okay. Could you also get me a donut? Here’s a quarter, a dime and 2 nickels.

A: All right.

B: Oh! One more thing! Could you also get me a bag of potato chips? They’re thirty-five cents. Here’s a quarter. A nickel, and 5 pennies.

A: Hmm. I don’t think the machine takes pennies.

B: You’re right. What can I get for thirty cents?

A: Not much these days!

- A penny 1 cent- A nickel 5 cents- A dime 10 cents- A quarter 25 cents

Conversation 8

A: Why are you banging on the vending machine?

B: I’m trying to buy soda, but I just lost my money.

A: What did you put in?

B: Two quarters and a dime.

A: Sixty cents? That’s too bad! You should call the number on the machine and ask for your money back.

B: I will.


Conversation 9

A: Did you remember to pay the telephone bill?

B: The telephone bill? That isn’t due you.

A: Are you sure?

B: Yes. I’m positive. Look! Here’s the bill. It’s due on January 10th

A: Oh! Okay.

- Christmas December 25th

- Thanksgiving October 31st

- Halloween 4th Thursday in November- Labor ay 1st Monday in September- Independence Day July 4th

- Valentine’s Day February 14th

Conversation 10

A: Southeast Electric Company. May I help you?

B: Yes. I think there’s a mistake on my electric bill.

A: Oh! What’s the problem?

B: I believe I was charged too much.

A: I see. What is your name?

B: San Socheat.

A: And your account number?

B: 666 22 6789

A: And what is the amount on your bill?

B: Four hundred and thirty dollars ($430)

A: All right. Please hold and I’ll check our records.

B: Thank you.


Chapter 13 At Work

Conversation 1

A: Could you please give this report to Mr. Rithivong?

B: Certainly. I’ll give him the report right away.’

A: Thank you.

B: My pleasure.

- Give this package to Ms. Kesor in Shipping- Mail this letter to Mr. Socheat- Fax this memo to the Board of Directors- Write a thank-you note to my father in-law- Send this announcement to all our customers- Send these invitations to the targeted persons- Read a bedtime story to the children

Conversation 2

A: Would you like me to set up the conference room?

B: Sure. If you don’t mind

A: Not at all. I’d be happy to set it up.

B: Thanks. I really appreciate it.

- Hang up these signs- Put away the dishes- Give out the reports- Clean up the supply room- Take down the Christmas decorations- Cut down the trees

Conversation 3

A: You’re a very accurate translator.

B: Do you really think so?

A: Absolutely! You’re translating very accurately!


- Graceful dancer dance, gracefully- Neat worker work, neatly- Careful painter paint, carefully- Good typist type, well- Fast assembler assemble, fast- Good teacher teach, well- Beautiful singer sing, beautifully


Conversation 4

A: Am I painting fast enough?

B: Actually, you should try to type faster.

A: Oh! Okay. I’ll try. Thanks for telling me.

A: Am I speaking to the customers politely?

B: Actually, you should try to speak more politely.

A: Oh! Okay. I’ll try. Thanks for telling me.

Conversation 5

A: I’m really sorry, but I won’t be able to work this weekend.

B: Oh! Why not?

A: I have to attend a wedding out of town.

B: No problem. It’s okay.

Additional ideas

- Go to a meeting Pick up my wife at Phnom Penh International Airport- Type the annual report today Go to the doctor- See your presentation meet with the boss- Stay until the end of the meeting leave work early today- Set up the conference room unload the delivery truck

Conversation 6

A: You won’t believe what happened!

B: What happened?

A: Mary cut herself, and she’s bleeding very badly.

B: Tell her to press on the cut! I’ll call the doctor!

Practiceo Ricky burned himself on the stove. Tell him to put cold water on the burn! I’ll get the first-aid kit!o Kithy hurt herself on her machine! Turn off the power! I’ll call the hospital!o I poked myself in the eye! Don’t touch your eye! I’ll call a doctor!o Sally and I cut ourselves in Biology lab! Let’s go to the nurse’s office right away!o Bob and Tim spilled soup all over themselves! Tell them to keep calm! I’ll get the first-aid kit!


Chapter 14 Rules and Regulations

Conversation 1

A: Am I allowed to swim her?

B: Yes, you are.

A: Thanks.

A: Am I allowed to smoke here?

B: No, you aren’t.

A: Oh! Okay. Thanks.

Conversation 2

A: Excuse me. You aren’t allowed to park here.

B: Oh!

A: Yes. There’s the sign.

B: Hmm. “Parking for Handicapped only”. I didn’t see the sign. Thanks for telling me.

A: You’re welcome.

- Smoke No Smoking- Walk Keep off the grass- Come in Do Not Enter

Conversation 3

A: Oh! My goodness!

B: What’s the matter?

A: Didn’t you see the sign?

B: The sign? No. What did it say?

A: “No Right Turn on Red”.

B: “No Right Turn on Red”?!

A: Yes.

B: Oh! My goodness!

Conversation 4

A: Let me see your license.

B: Here you are, Officer. What did I do wrong?

A: You were speeding.


B: I was speeding?

A: Yes. I’m going to have to give you a ticket.

B: Oh!

You went through a red light.You were driving on the wrong side of the road.You drove through a stop sign.You were going 90 miles per hour.You made an illegal U-turn.

Rules of the Building

Don’t hang laundry on the balcony.Don’t park in front of the entrance.Don’t go on the roof.Don’t leave garbage in the halls.Don’t make noise after 11 PM.Don’t put things on the window ledges.

Conversation 5

A: Excuse me, but I don’t think you’re allowed to hang your clothes there.

B: Oh!

A: Yes. Tenants aren’t allowed to hang laundry on the balcony. It’s one of the rules of the building.

B: Oh! I didn’t know that. Sorry.

A: That’s okay.

- Leave your car here- Play your stereo so loud at this hour- Put flowers there- Put up that antenna- Put your garbage there

Conversation 6

A: Hello! This is Mr. Reth in Apartment 8.

B: Yes? What can I do for you?

A: I’m wondering… When are you going to fix my sink?

B: Well, Mr. Reth, I’m very busy right now. I’ll try to fix it soon.

A: You know, you promised to fix it several weeks ago. I’m afraid I’m going to have to call the Health Department.

B: Now, Mr. Reth. I’m sure that won’t be necessary. I promise I’ll fix your sink this week.

A: Thank you very much.


- Repair our toilet call the Housing Authority- Spray our apartment cal the Health Department- Return our security deposit go to court

Conversation 7

A: Before you begin your ne job, I’d like to tell you about two important rules here at Van’s ice Cream Shop.

B: Yes?

A: First of all, you must always wear your uniform.

B: I understand.

A: Also, you mustn’t make the sundae too large.

B: I see.

o Van Construction = wear protective glasses go into the restricted areao The Socheat Company = type all your reports on the computer eat at your workstationo Burger king = greet the customers with a \smile chew gumo R Toy Factory = punch in by 8 A.M. leave the work area without

permissiono The Federal intelligence Bureau = work quickly and accurately ask too many questions

Conversation 8

A: You know… in my opinion, they should have more buses on this route in the morning.

B: Why do you say that?

A: The lines at the bus stops arte long, the buses are too crowded, and the people are often late for work.

B: Hmm. You should write to the mayor.

A: Write to the mayor?

B: Yes. Really, you ought to write to the mayor and express your opinion.

A: That’s a good idea. I will.

Some Forms of Citizen ParticipationWrite to / call the presidentWrite to / call our congressman / senatorWrite to / call the governor / mayor / city managerSpeak at a town meetingSend a letter to the newspaperCall a radio talk show


Chapter 15 Schools, Family an Friends

Conversation 1

A: Hello! I’m Vannakreth.

B: Oh! Rithivong’s father. I’m pleased to meet you.

A: Nice to meet you, too Tell me, how is Rithivong doing in Math this year?

B: He’s doing very well. He works very hard, and his grades are excellent. You should be very proud of him.

A: I’m happy to hear that. Thank you.

Subject: History, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, Geography, Physical Education, Physics, Philosophy…

Conversation 2

A: Hello?

B: Hello. Is this Mr. Johnson?

A: Yes, it is.

B: This is Mrs. Smith, the school principal, calling.

A: Yes?

B: Micheal started a fight in the school cafeteria this morning.

A: He did?

B: I’m afraid he did.

A: All right. I promise I’ll speak to him about this when he gets home. Thanks for letting me know.

B: You’re welcome. Good-bye.

o Wendy’s History teacher Wendy isn’t doing her History homework.o Diana’s homeroom teacher Diana came to school late everyday this week.o School nurse Richard didn’t come for his eye test today.o Coach Henry won’t take a shower after gym class.o Patty’s guidance counselor Patty is cutting classes every day.

Conversation 3

A: Whose sock is this? Is it yours?

B: No. It isn’t mine. I think it’s Dad’s.

A: Gee, I don’t think so. His is larger.

B: I’ll ask him.


A: Whose sneakers are these? Are they yours?

B: No. They aren’t mine. I think they are Mom’s.

A: Gee, I don’t think so. Hers are smaller.

B: I’ll ask her.

Conversation 4

A: How much longer will you be talking on the phone?

B: For another half hour.

A: For another half hour.

B: Uh-huh. I’ll be talking no the phone for another half hour. Is that okay?

A: I guess so.

o Vacuum the rugso Use the bathroomo Watch this programo Use the hair dryero Practice the piano

Conversation 6

A: What’s new with you? A: What’s new with you?

B: Not much. How about you? B: Not much. How about you?

A: I have some good news. A: I have some bad news.

B: Really? What is it? B: Really? What is it?

A: I just got a raise. A: My husband just got fire last week.

B: That’s great! Congratulation! B: That’s too bad! I’m sorry to hear that.

There’s going to be a hurricane this weekend! – I heard it on the radio.The man next – door just got arrested! – The neighbors are whispering about it.The boss just announced that ten people are going to get fired! – I overheard it in the cafeteria.They’re going to cancel our senior class picnic! – Someone in Science Class told me.

Conversation 7

A: I really like your new laptop computer. It’s very light!

B: Thanks.

A: How much does it weight?

B: It weighs about two pounds.


o Car smootho Rug colorfulo Kitten cuteo Haircut flatteringo Motorcycle powerful

Conversation 8

A: What are you going to d this weekend?

B: I’m not sure. I’ll probably stay home and study English. How about you?

A: I don’t know. I might go to a museum, or I might spend some time with my grandparents. I’m not sure yet.

B: Well, whatever you decide to do, I hope you enjoy yourself.

A: Thanks. You too

o What are you going to do on your next day off?o What are you going to do on your next vacation?o What are you going to do over the holiday?o What are you going to do when you finish college?


Chapter 16 Strategies for Communicating and Saying Good-bye

Conversation 1

A: Excuse me. I’m sorry to interrupt, but we’re out of fries.

B: Did you say pies?

A: No. Fries.

B: Oh! Okay. Thank you.

We need some more nails. It’s very popular.Mrs. Hall is on the phone. Mrs. Hill?There’s a broken window on the 5th floor. The 6th floor?Tim Ross wants to see you. The boss?Room 15 is ready. Room 50?

Conversation 2

A: Our computers are down.

B: I’m afraid I’m not following you. What does that mean?

A: That means they aren’t working right now.

B: Oh! I understand.

The new Van Album is very hot right now. It’s very popular.Mr. Hasin threw in the towel today. He quit.We’re overbooked. There aren’t any more seats on the plane.Your test results are negative. You’re in excellent health.This is my treat. I’ll pay for the dinner.

Conversation 3

A: You know… the boss is in a terrible mood today.

B: I agree. He is.

A: We probably shouldn’t bother him.

B: You’re right. I was thinking the same thing.

The soup is cold. It doesn’t taste very good.This movie isn’t very good. We should probably leave now.It looks like a storm is coming. We should probably get out of the pool.Tiger and Cat don’t look very healthy. We should call the vet.Our English teacher taught us a lot. W should have a party for her.

Conversation 4

A: You know… I think this bread is stale.

B: Oh! Why do you say that?

A: It feels very hard. Don’t you agree?


B: No, not really. I disagree.

We should repair our house. The color is fading.This yogurt tastes just like ice-cream. It’s very rich and creamy.The coach is upset with me. He shouts at me a lot.This elevator isn’t very safe. It’s making strange noises!The new office assistant likes you. He smiles at you all the time.

Conversation 5

A: By the way, what time is it?

B: It’s 1:30

A: Oh! It’s late! I’ve really got to go now. I have to get back to work.

B: Okay. See you soon.

A: Good-bye.

o Pick up my kids at schoolo Get to classo Get to the bank by 4:00o Be at the White House in ten minuteso Mail these letters before the post office closeso Join the wedding party at 5:30

Conversation 6

A: You know, I think I should be going now. I’ve got to pick up my wife at the office.

B: I should be going, too.

A: So long.

B: See you soon.

o Get to my next performanceo Catch the 7:00 traino Be home before darko Buy some food for dinnero Meet with my advisor in five minutes

Conversation 7

A: You know… I think English is an easy language to learn. Don’t you agree?

B: Well, I’m not so sure. Why o you say that?

A: The grammar rules are very easy. Don’t you think so?

B: No, not really. I disagree. In my opinion, English is a very difficult language.

A: Oh? What makes you say that?

B: You don’t always pronounce English words the way you spell them.



A: Hmm. Maybe you’re tight.

Popular music today is terrible. The words don’t mean anything and the songs all sound the same.Popular music today is wonderful. The songs are exciting, and the performers are all very talented.Pepsi tastes much better than Coke. Pepsi is more refreshing.Coca-Cola tastes better than Pepsi. Coca-Cola is sweeter.Taxes are too high. Too much of our paycheck goes to the government.

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