At home1. Asking Mom for Permission*Mary: Hi Mom!Mom: Hi Mary! How was your day at school today?Mary: I had a good day at school. My classmates are eating ice cream at Mike’s Ice Cream Store this evening. Can I please go?Mom: Thank you for asking. Did you finish your homework from school?Mary: Yes, I finished my homework. Can I please go?Mom: Okay, you can go with your friends. What time will you be home?Mary: I will be home at eight o’clock this evening. Thanks, Mom!Mom: Have fun, Mary!2. What are you doing?*Sarah: Hello Ann, how are you?Ann: I’m well, thank you, Sarah. What are you doing today?Sarah: I am playing football with my school team. What are you doing?Ann: I am going to the art museum with my family. Is John playing football with you? Sarah: No, he isn’t. He is visiting his grandparents in their village today. Do you know what Tom is doing today?Ann: Yes, I do. Tom is working in the garden with his parents.Sarah: I hope you have a good day. I’ll see you later, A nn.Ann: Goodbye, Sarah!3. Family Duties**Mother: Joe, where are you?Joe: I’m here, Mother.Mother: Why aren’t you cleaning your room? I thought I told you to clean your room. Joe: I’m sorry. I was watching television. I promise that I will clean m y room later today. Mother: You need to clean your room now because you have other jobs to do today at home and you also need to finish your schoolwork.Joe: What other jobs do I need to do today?Mother: You must sweep the floors, feed the dog, and take these apples to your grandmother’s house.Joe: Okay. First, I will clean my room, then I will take the apples to grandmother’s, then I will feed the dog, and finally I will finish my schoolwork.Mother: What about sweeping the floors?Joe: I’m sorry. I don’t have time to do that today. I promise that I will sweep the floors tomorrow.Mother: That’s fine. Thank you for your help, Joe.4. Asking mom for permission II**Mom: Heather, have you finished your homework?Heather: No, Mom, I haven’t fi nished my homework yet. Mom, can I go to the movie theater with my friends at 7:00?Mom: You can go to the movie theater if you finish your homework first. Heather: But I already told my friends I could go to the movie theater. I will do my homework after the movie, Mom.Mom: If you want to go to the movie theater with your friends, you have to finish your homework first.Heather: Dad, can I go to the movies at 7:00 with my friends?Dad: What did your mother tell you?Heather: Mom said that I had to finish my homework first.Dad: Then I suggest you finish your homework, Heather.Heather: But the movie starts in thirty minutes and my friends are expecting me. Dad: If you finish your homework Heather, I will let you borrow the car.Heather: What time do I have to be home?Dad: At 10:00.Heather: Can I come home at 11:00?Dad: If your mother will let you.Heather: If I finish my homework, can I come home from the movie at 11:00, Mom? Mom: Yes, Heather, you can come home at 11:00 if you finish your homework. Heather: Thank you, Mom.Mom: You are welcome.Cathy: What’s for dinner?Larry: We are having fried chicken and mashed potatoes for dinner.Cathy: Do you have any fruits and vegetables?Larry: Why do you want fruits and vegetables?Cathy: I want fruits and vegetables because it is better for my body.Larry: You don’t like fried chicken and mashed potatoes?Cathy: No, can I have a salad instead?Larry: I can make you grilled chicken and peppers instead of fried chicken and mashed potatoes.Cathy: I would rather have a salad.Larry: I don’t have any salad.Cathy: Do you have an apple?Larry: I have two bananas.Cathy: Okay, I will have two bananas and a piece of grilled chicken for dinner. Larry: Okay, I will make you grilled chicken for dinner.Cathy: Thank you.Brady: Hey mom, can I help you?Mom: Thanks Brady, I’m just making some soup for lunch.Brady: What kind of soup?Mom: Cream of potato. Can you wash and peel these potatoes please?Brady: Sure! I love potato soup! With sour cream!Mom: When we make it together, it will be extra delicious.Brady: What’s next?Mom: Well, hand me that pot please, and I will boil the water.Brady: Here you go. What else?Mom: Well, now we will just wait for the potatoes to boil and then we will add salt, pepper, onions, garlic and milk.Brady: Yum! I’m already hungry! When will it be ready?Mom: In about an hour. Let’s get you a little snack for now.Brady: Thanks mom!7. Changing a light bulb***Linda: Oh, the light bulb just went out.Linda’s dad: We’d better replace it then. Will you help me with it?Linda: Sure.Linda’s dad: It’s pretty high up there, so I’m going to get the ladder. I want you to hold the bottom of it when I climb up there s o it doesn’t fall over.Linda: Okay, I can do that.Linda’s dad: You can hold onto the new light bulb too and just give it to me when I ask for it.Linda: Alright.Linda’s dad: I’ll climb up now, are you ready?Linda: Ready.Linda’s dad: Groans. This old light bulb is stuck. Ah, there it is. Here Linda, go ahead and give me the new bulb.Linda: Here you go.Linda’s dad: Thanks. Alright, that should do it. Why don’t you test it by flipping the switch.Linda flips the switch.Linda: Hey, it works!Linda’s dad: Thanks for your help Linda.Linda: No problem!8. My favorite Foods ***My name is Mary. I am 14 years old and I live in California. There are many things to eat in California and I like to eat many foods. My favorite food is pizza. I like pizza with lots of cheese and fresh tomatoes. My mother says that I shouldn’t eat too much pizza because it is not healthy. I also like to eat apples, bananas, oranges, bread and hamburgers. My doctor says that I should eat lots of fruits and vegetables to stay healthy. But I don’t like many vegetables. Potatoes, carrots, and cabbage are okay, and I like them better than most vegetables. I don’t like milk, cheese, or peppers at all!My name is Bob. I am 13 years old and I live in New York. People from all over the world come to New York, so I can eat food from all over the world without leaving my home city. My favorite food is Italian food like spaghetti and macaroni. I also like Chinese noodles and Indian curry. My father says that I should eat healthy food if I want to grow up to be big and tall. Fruits and vegetables are the healthiest foods to eat. I don’t mind eating vegetables with Japanese rice. But I don’t like fruit at all, and bananas and lemons are the worst! What do you like to eat?9. Cooking***Carol: You have a lovely house!Mary: Thank you. Carol. We call it a home.Carol: It's very close to work, isn't it?Mary: Yes, it is. I always walk to work - even when it rains!Carol: I usually take the bus. It takes so long!Mary: How long does it take?Carol: Oh, it takes about 20 minutes.Mary: That is a long time. Oh, here, I made some cake! Try some!Taking a bite of cakeCarol: This is delicious! Do you bake all of your own cakes?Mary: Yes, I usually bake something on the weekend. I like having something sweet in the house.Carol: You're a wonderful cook!Mary: Thank you, it's nothing really.Carol: I never cook. I'm just hopeless. My husband, Landon, usually does all the cooking. Mary: Do you often go out to eat?Carol: Yes, when he doesn't have time to cook, we go out to eat somewhere.Mary: There are some wonderful restaurants in the city.Carol: Too many! You can eat at a different restaurant every day. Monday - Chinese, Tuesday - Italian, Wednesday - Mexican, on and on...Mary: That gets very expensive though, doesn’t it?Carol: You’re right, it does.Mary: That’s why I like to cook at home. I make lots of different salads, casseroles and meat dishes and it isn’t very expensive.Carol: Well, you do have a talent in the kitchen!10. Interview of daily routine***A reporter is interviewing a famous actor about his daily routineInterviewer: Thank you for taking some time off from your busy schedule to answer afew questions about your life!Actor: It's my pleasure.Interviewer: Could you tell us about an average day in your life?Actor: Sure, I get up early, at 7 in the morning. Then I have breakfast. After breakfast, I go to the gym and work out1.Interviewer: Are you working on anything new now?Actor: Yes, I'm working on a new film called "The Man About Town".Interviewer: What do you do in the afternoon?Actor: First, I have lunch at about noon and then I go to the studio and shoot some scenes. Interviewer: Which scene are you acting out today?Actor: I'm acting in a scene about an angry lawyer.Interviewer: That's very exciting. What do you usually do in the evening?Actor: In the evening, I go home and have dinner. After dinner I take my dog, Penny, for a walk. When I get home, I sit in my big armchair and study my scripts.Interviewer: Do you go out at night?Actor: Not always, I like to go out on weekends.Interviewer: Do you have someone to help you with your housework?Actor: Of course! I am so busy; I don’t have any time to do chor es.Interviewer: Well, thank you for your time.Actor: No problem.11. Television Repair***1 ExerciseMary: Something has gone wrong with the TV.Joan: What’s the matter with it?Mary: It was working fine before, but now the picture is bad.Joan: Usually when mine does that I just hit it a few times and that fixes it. Mary: Hmm…I’ll try it.Mary hits the top of the TVMary: Oh no! That just made it worse!Joan: Well, what should we do now?Mary: I’ll call my husband, he’ll be able to fix it.Joan: Good idea!Mary dials her husband’s number on the phoneSteve: Hello.Mary: Hi Steve, the TV is broken. Do you think you can fix it?Steve: I’ll take a look at it when I get home, I’m almost there.Mary: Okay, thanks.Steve: No problem, see you in just a minute.Mary: Bye.Mary hangs up the phoneJoan: What did he say?Mary: He said he will try.Joan: Oh look, here he comes now.Steve opens the front door and comes inMary: Hi honey, how was your day?Steve: It was good, lets take a look at that TV.Joan: It was working fine just an hour ago, I don’t know what happened! Mary: See, the picture is bad.Steve: I’ll get my tools and see if I can get it to work.Steve gets his tools, then takes the TV apart and puts it back together again Steve: N ow lets try to turn it on and see…Mary: Nope, it’s just the same as it was.Steve: Oh well, I did my best.Joan: Time to call the repairman.Mary: They always cost a fortune! I guess we have no choice.English practice12. Toothache - You’d better*Justin: Hey Mika, how’s it going?Mika: Oh, just o.k. I have a bad toothache.Justin: Oh no! You’d better go to the dentist!Mika: Yeah, I will.Justin: Get well soon!Mika: Thanks a lot!13. Describing Appearance**A Telephone conversationBill: Hello, Jill. I’m calling to remind you to meet me at the airport tomorrow.Jill: I will remember to meet you at the airport tomorrow. But I have not seen you in seven years and I cannot remember what you look like. Are you tall or short?Bill: I am very tall. I am 6 feet and 2 inches tall.Jill: Please tell me more about yourself.Bill: I have a beard and a mustache. My hair is black but I like to wear a green hat. And I am still skinny.Jill: Do you still wear glasses?Bill: Yes, I still wear glasses. They are brown. Tomorrow, I will wear jeans and a black jacket.Jill: Thank you. I will see you tomorrow at the airport.Bill: Goodbye.14. Bad grades - You’d better**Daughter: Hey Dad!Dad: Hello dear! How was school today?Daughter: Well, I need to talk to you about that.Dad: What’s the matter?Daughter: Um, I got really bad grades in Spanish class.Dad: Oh no! Well, you’d better study hard and do your homework every day. Daughter: Yes, I will!15. Whose is this?**A mother is cleaning out a closetMom: Does anyone know whose coat this is?Son: It’s mine, mom. Thanks.Mom: And whose is this hat?Son: That’s also mine!Mom: And these shoes? Whose are these shoes?Son: Mom! Everything in the closet is mine!Mom: Well, put them in your room then! This is our family closet, not just yours. Son: Ok.16. Asking for clarification***Ellie: Hi Marco, how is your English coming along?Marco: Oh, it’s ok. It’s so hard for me to understand people when they speak so fast. Ellie: I know what you mean. When I was in Italy, it was difficult to understand everyone with their different dialects.Marco: I have an idea! Why don’t we start a language exchange club? Sometimes we can speak in English and sometimes in Italian. That way we can both get practice!Ellie: That’s a good idea! We can invite other students who are interested in reciprocating conversation.Marco: Wha- what-ing conversation?Ellie: Reciprocating.Marco: What does that mean?Ellie: It’s just a fancy word for exchange, something that is done by both people. Marco: Oh, thanks for the explanation. See, I need all the practice I can get!17. A Busy Day – have to***Two friends meet each other joggingBob: Hi Katherine, how are you today?Katherine: I'm great and you?Bob: VERY busy! I'm jogging now, but later I have to do a lot!Katherine: What do you have to do?Bob: Well, first of all, I have to do the shopping. We don't have anything to eat at home. Katherine: ... and then?Bob: Johnny has a basketball game this afternoon. I'm driving him to the game. Katherine: Oh, how is his team doing?Bob: They're doing very well. Next week, they're traveling to Toronto for a tournament. Katherine: That's impressive.Bob: Well, Johnny likes playing basketball. I'm happy he's enjoying it. What are you doing today?Katherine: I'm not doing much. I'm meeting some friends for lunch, but, other than that, I don't have much to do today.Bob: You're so lucky!Katherine: No, you're the lucky one. I'd like to have so many things to do.18. Where would you go?***Pam: If you could go anywhere right now, where would you go?Michael: Oh, that’s a tough question! If I could go anywhere right now, I would go to Hawaii. The beach, the fruit, the sun…Pam: Yeah, Hawaii would be nice. I would rather go someplace metropolitan though. If I could go anywhere right now I would go to Singapore. There it is neither hot nor cold and it is very clean.Michael: Wow, Singapore. I guess I never thought about traveling to Asia.Pam: Don’t you know what a big world we live in? There is so much to explore! Michael: You’re right! But I would rather wait until I have some money saved, then I will travel!Pam: Until then, let’s talk about all the fabulous places there are to visit…At school19. Asking Permission to Be Excused*Eric: Mr. Smith, may I go to the bathroom?Mr. Smith: Not right now, Eric. You need to be working on your essay.Eric: But I really need to go to the bathroom.Mr. Smith: Why didn’t you go during your break?Eric: I had to go see Mrs. Miller to get help with a math problem.Mr. Smith: Okay, that was a good use of your time. You may go, but come right back, okay?Eric: Okay, thank you.20. About my vacation*Kate: What did you do on vacation?Jon: I went hiking with my best friend. What did you do?Kate: I rested a lot and went to the movie theater with my friends. Where did you and your friend go hiking?Jon: We went to the mountains and we slept in a tent. It was very cold but we enjoyed it. Kate: My friends do not like cold weather. They like warm weather. That is why they stayed at home during vacation.Jon: What movie did you watch with your friends?Kate: It was a mystery movie. We liked it very much, but it was scary.Jon: I went to the movie theater yesterday, but I did not watch a mystery movie. I do not like scary movies. That is why I watched a comedy. It was very funny and not scary.21. After School Plans I**Tom: Kate, what are you doing after school?Kate: Oh, nothing much. I will just walk home through the park and do my homework. You?Tom: I was thinking about going bowling. Do you want to go?Kate: Oh, that sounds fun! I haven’t bowled in ages! I don’t think I’m any good. Tom: Oh, it will be fine! I am meeting my cousins there and they can drive you home afterwards.Kate: Okay, thanks for the invitation!Tom: No problem. I will meet you at the entrance at 3 PM.Kate: Okay! See you after school.22. After School Plans II**Sue: Hey Markie! How are you?Mark ie: I’m fine, thanks! Hey, what are you doing after school?Sue: I have to go home and watch my little brother. My parents are going out tonight. Markie: Oh, that’s too bad! I wanted to invite you to my house.Sue: Oh, well thanks anyway! Maybe another time.Markie: Cool, let me know when you have time.Sue: Okay, I will.23. After School Plans III*Nat: Are you busy now?June: No, do you want to do something together?Nat: Sure. We can go to my house and play video games.June: No, I want to be outside. How about volleyball?Nat: Okay! Let’s play in the park.June: Come on, let’s go!24. School Dance**Thomas: Hello Ellen! How are you today?Ellen: Hello Thomas! I am great. How are you?Thomas: I am fine. Do you know about the dance next Friday?Ellen: Yes, I know about it. Are you going to it?Thomas: Yes, I am going. I love to dance and listen to music. Are you going to the dance? Ellen: No. I really want to go but I have to stay at home.Thomas: Why? Did you get in trouble?Ellen: No. My sister’s birthday is also next Friday and my mother is cooking a special dinner.25. On the way to school**Two friends walking to schoolDamon: Good morning, Betsy.Betsy: Good morning.Damon: Did you finish your French homework?Betsy: Of course. I love French!Damon: What’s your first class today?Betsy: I have Science, it’s on the second floor so I have to hurry. What about you? Damon: I have P.E.2 so I have to hurry too and get changed in the locker room.Betsy: Okay, see you at lunch.Damon: Okay, bye.26. Conversation with the teacher**2 Physical educationSally: Hi Mr. Henry.History Teacher: Good morning Sally.Sally: I’m sorry I wasn’t at school yesterday. I wasn’t feeling very well.History Teacher: I am happy to see that you feel better today.Sally: Thank you. What was our homework for today?History Teacher: To read chapter 6 in your book, about World War I. Today we will discuss it.Sally: Thank you very much Mr. HenryHistory Teacher: Mm hmm. See you in class.27. Professions**Paul: Hi MaryMary: Hi Paul. How are you?Paul: I am good, Mary.Mary: What is your father’s profession?Paul: My father is an engineer.Paul: What does your father do Mary?Mary: My father is a teacher.Paul: Wow, that’s what I want to be when I grow up.Mary: You want to be a teacher?Paul: Yes, I want to be a teacher.Mary: Why do you want to be a teacher, Paul?Paul: I want to be a teacher because I like school and want to help kids learn. Paul: What do you want to be when you grow up Mary?Mary: I want to be a doctor because I like science.28. After Graduation**Teacher: Natasha, are you excited to graduate next week?Natasha: Yes, I am very excited!Teacher: What will you do after you graduate?Natasha: I will attend the university.Teacher: What will you study?Natasha: I will study English and teaching.Teacher: Do you want to be an English teacher?Natasha: Yes, after I finish university, I plan to be a teacher. I will take many courses in English because I want to be an English teacher.Teacher: What do your parents think?Natasha: My father wants me to study law because he is a lawyer. My mother wants me to study literature because she is an author. But they are both happy that I am going to the university. Do you enjoy teaching?Teacher: Yes, I enjoy teaching very much. It is difficult, but it is rewarding. I think you will be a great teacher.29. Plans for the Future***Jim: Can you believe that we are about to graduate, Paul?Paul: I know, Jim. Are you going to get a job after school?Jim: I think that I am going to go to university after school.Paul: What do you want to study in university?Jim: I want to be a lawyer because I think that people deserve to be treated equally. What are you going to do after school?Paul: My dad wants me to be an engineer, but I want to be a chef.Jim: Why do you want to be a chef?Paul: I like cooking for my friends and family. Someday, I want to own a restaurant. Jim: What are you going to do after school, Sally?Sally: I think I am going to be an actress. I have always liked the theater, and I enjoy performing in front of people.Jim: Can I have your autograph in case you’re famous one day?Sally: Sure Jim, and if I get in trouble, you can defend me.30. Picking out a book at the library***Melissa: Excuse me, I’m looking for a book. Can you help me?Librarian: Of course, what are you looking for?Melissa: I’m looking for a book on zoology.Librarian: Are you looking for a specific book, or just one on the topic of zoology?Mel issa: I don’t have a particular one in mind, I’m just looking for a book to help me write a report.Librarian: Okay, the books in the library are organized by topic. Let me take you to the section about zoology.Melissa: Thanks!Librarian: There are lots of books here, you can browse for a few minutes and find what you need.Melissa: How many books am I allowed to check out at once?Librarian: You can have up to five books at one time. Anything else I can help you with? Melissa: That’s all fo r now.Librarian: When you’re ready to check out, I’ll be up front to help you with that. Melissa: Thanks so much for your help!Librarian: You’re welcome.31. My dreams and goals***Teacher: Today, I would like to hear about your dreams and goals for the future. Even if you don’t know for sure what you would like to do or where you would like to be, it is still good to talk about your future. Any thoughts?Student 1: My dream is to become a pilot. I have always wanted to learn how to fly and fly all around the world.Teacher: That’s an excellent dream. Who else wants to share?Student 2: My goal for the next few years is to finish college with a bachelor’s degree, and my dream is to join the Peace Corps.Teacher: That’s great! Why the Peace Corps?Student 2: Because I want to help people in different countries and also to travel. Teacher: Very nice. You see, we all have different goals, dreams and aspirations. Each one of us is unique and we want different things out of life. It is important to always have dreams and goals, as they help us to become better people.Student 1: What is your dream?Teacher: Well, I love teaching, but soon I want to start a family. This is my goal for right now, and my dream is to see my family grow and be happy.32. American Library****Librarian: Hello, how can I help you?Brian: I’m looking for a book about psychology.Librarian: Are you looking for a specific book?Brian: No, but it is about a specific topic. I’m interested in language in an imals. Librarian: Oh, I see. Our books are organized by topic and then by author in alphabetical order.Brian: So, where can I start looking?Librarian: Our psychology section is over there, but if you want to find a book on one particular topic, the best way is to search for it using the computer.Brian: How do I do that?Librarian: Let’s just sit down at a computer here and I’ll show you.Brian: Okay.Librarian: All the books in the library have a record in the computer. You can search for any book you want by topic, author, title, or publication date.Brian: Wow! So, to find a book on language in animals…Librarian: You would just select that you want to search by topic and then type “language” and “animals” into the box.Brian: And click “search.”Librarian: Yes, and the results will come up right here.Brian: It looks like it’s finished.Librarian: Yes, it found 137 books about the topics “language” and “animals.”Brian: That’s great!Librarian: Now you can look at the information about each of these books and see which one you would like to check out.Brian: I see, it gives me a short description about each book.Librarian: Yes, exactly.Brian: What about this one, “The Language Instinct.”Librarian: No one has checked it out, so it’s currently available.Brian: But how do I find this book in the library?Librarian: That’s easy, you just look at the call number. It’s right here.Brian: PSY.926.453.21WLibrarian: That tells you it is in the psychology section. The books are in order by number. The smallest numbers start on the left and they get bigger as you move to the right.Brian: Let’s see if we can find it then.Librarian: Just write down the number on a little piece of paper so you don’t forget it and go look for it!Brian: Okay, P-S-Y-9-2-6-4-5-3-2-1-W. And I look over here….aha! There it is. “The Language Instinct.”Librarian: Now, if you want to check it out, just bring it to the counter over there and show the librarians working at the counter your library card.Brian: Library card?Librarian: If you don’t have one yet, they will get you one.Brian: Okay, thanks!Librarian: You’re welcome, enjoy your book!Brian: Thanks, bye.Using the phone33. Wrong number*The phone ringsRhonda: Hello?Ken: Hello, this is Ken. May I speak with Andy?Rhonda: Who?Ken: Andy! Is Andy home?Rhonda: I’m sorry; you’ve got the wrong number!Ken: Oh, isn’t this 555-2121?Rhonda: Nope, its 554-2121Ken: Oh, I’m sorry!Rhonda: No problem.34. Phone conversation*Phone is ringingThora’s Dad: Hello?Jill: Hello! This is Jill. May I speak with Thora?Thora’s Dad: Hi Jill. Oh course, I’ll get her.Thora comes to the phoneThora: Hello?Jill: Hi Thora, its Jill!Thora: Hi Jill! How are you?Jill: I’m ok, and you?Tho ra: I’m good. What’s up?Jill: I was calling to see if you want to come over for dinner tonight. Thora: Oh, ok! What time?Jill: Seven o’clock.Thora: Great, see you then!Jill: See ya!35. Calling information**Phone rings.Operator: Hello, this is information. What city, please.Joe: Louisville, KentuckyOperator: And what is the name of the listing?Joe: Chris’ Auto Parts.Operator: Just one moment, I’m looking.Joe: Okay, thanks.Operator: Here it is. The phone number for Chris’ Auto Parts is (761) 555-1734. Would you like the address for this listing?Joe: No thank you, the phone number is all I need.Operator: Would you like me to connect you for an extra fee of fifty cents?Joe: No thanks, goodbye.Operator: Bye.36. Taking a message I**The phone rings. Cindy answers it.Cindy: Hello?Mark: Hi, is Cathy there?Cindy: No, she’s not here right now. Can I take a message?Mark: Yeah, just tell her that Mark called and that I’m going to the movies with some friends this afternoon if she wants to come.Cindy: Okay, I’ll let her know when she gets home. Anything else?Mark: Yeah, tell her her friend Carla will be there too.Cindy: Okay.Mark: Please make sure she gets the message.Cindy: I will, I promise.Mark: Thanks, bye.Cindy: Bye.37. Ordering a pizza for delivery**。
