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Lesson 32:  MAKING APPOINTMENTS 

Basic patterns 

I need to make an appointment

how about sometime next week ?

that should be fine

 I'll set it up

 I wanted to set up a time to meet with you

 when would be a good time to get together? 

are you free later this week ?

when can I talk to you ?

what are you doing next Thursday ?

do you want to talk about this some other time ?

I want to make a reservation for next Friday 

I can come in tomorrow

 can you come in the afternoon ?

do you have any times available this week

 when is your next opening?

Dialogue 1:

can i help you?

yes, is this doctor fred's office?

 it is, is there something I can help you with?

yes I need to make an appointment

well let me see when the doctors available

 this is just a routine check up, it's not urgent 

how about sometime next week ?

that should be fine

 I got an opening on Wednesday and Thursday, both are in the afternoon 

Thursday should be good 

ok I'll set it up

 I have one more question

 yes 

do I need to bring any medical records ?

that might be helpful

alright I'll be here next week

Dialogue2:

hello, can I help you ?

yes I wanted to get a quick trim

 I'm sorry we're full today

would you like to come back another time ?

that would be nice

 I recommend that you make an appointment 

what days do you have available?

would you like to come in tomorrow?

 yes I would like that very much 

we have two times open 2:30 and 4:30 in the afternoon

 I prefer the 4:30 time 

ok I'll write that down here, try to come a little early

is there anything else I need to know?

 yes here is your appointment card, bring that with you when you come in 

great I guess I'll see you tomorrow 

see you then, have a nice day bye bye

Dialogue 3:

hi there, what can I do for you?

 yes I just needed to know about my car and maybe a new battery 

what kind of car is it?

It is 1998 Volkswagen Jetta 

how long have you had a battery in it ?

I had the current battery for about three years

yes it's time to get a new battery 

alright then can I get that done here

yes but we're full today 

you'll have to come back another time 

ok and I make an appointment for tomorrow

sure what time do you want come in?

anytime in the afternoon would be fine

how about 3 o'clock?

 that would be great, i 'll see you then

Dialogue 4:

hello Mr Taylor . can I ask you a favor?

sure , can. what do you need?

 I had some questions about our class there are some things that I'm having trouble with 

like what for example 

it's kind of complicated I wanted to set up a time to meet with you

 I see, when would you like to meet ?

any afternoon this week 

I'm teaching most afternoons, how about Friday?

Friday afternoon is good for me

well then, shall we meet at four o'clock ?

yes that sounds good, where shall we meet?

just in the student center 

ok I'll see you then 

i'll see you then can

dialogue 5:

Hello, is this doctor cooper's office?

 yes it is, what can I do for you?

 my dog needs some shots

 we can do that here, what kind of dog do you have ?

He is a German Shepherd, he is about a year old

what day would you like to come in?

 sometime early next week would be best for me

 how about next Tuesday morning 

that would be fine 

I'll just need some information, fill out this form please 

do you have a pen 

there's one on the desk

have you been here before?

No, a friend recommended this place to me 

in that case you may want to sign up for a new customer plan 

yes they see that on the form here I think I will sign up for that plan

 just let me know when you're finished

Substitution Drills:

1. is there something I can help you with ?

=>is there something I can aid you with?

=> is there something I can assist you with

=> is there something I can be of assistance with

2.  I need to make an appointment

=>  I need to set up an appointment

=>  I need to arrange an appointment 

=> I need to schedule an appointment

3.  it's not urgent

=>  it's not necessary

=>  it's not critical 

=> it's not important 

4. well let me see when the doctor is available

=> well let me see when the doctor is ready

=> well let me see when the doctor is in

=> well let me see when the doctor is here

5. this is just a routine check up

=> this is just an ordinary checkup 

=> this is just a regular checkup 

=> this is just a basic checkup 

6. I wanted to get a quick trim 

=> I wanted to get a quick haircut 

=> I wanted to get a quick shave 

=> I wanted to get a quick cut 

7.  I recommend that you make an appointment 

=> I suggest that you make an appointment 

=> i advise that you make an appointment 

=> I propose that you make an appointment 

8. yes I just need a tune up on my car and maybe a new battery 

=> yes I just need tune up on my truck and maybe a new battery 

=> yes I just need a tune up on my van and maybe a new battery 

=> yes I just need a tune up on my motorcycle and maybe a new battery 

9. yes but we're full today

=>  yes but we're busy today

=> yes but we are closed today

=> yes but we're shut down today 

10 there are some things that I am having trouble with 

=> there are some things that I am having difficulties with 

=> there are some  things that I am having problems with 

=> there are some things that I am having concerns with 

11. I wanted to set up a time to meet with you 

=> I wanted to set up a date to meet with you 

=> I wanted to set up a way to meet with you 

=> I wanted to set up a chance to meet with you 

12. bring that with you when you come in

=> carry that with you when you come in

=> have that with you when you come in

=> keep that with you when you come in

13. what kind of dog do you have ?

=> what type of dog do you have ?

=> what breed of dog do you have ?

=> what variety of dog do you have ?

14. my dog needs some shots 

=> my dog needs some injections 

=> my dog needs some medicine 

=> my dog needs some attention

15. I think I will sign up for that plan 

=> I think I will register for that plan 

=> I think I will join that plan 

=> I think I will consider that plan

veterinarians are doctors for animals

 some work with farm animals and theirmain customers are farmers 

others work with special animals such as racing horses or military dogs

 a few even work with wild animals

 like other doctors most veterinarians focus on some part of medical care 

most veterinarians work with domestic pets 

and animal has medical needs throughout its life 

when very young it is important to get certain injections to prevent some diseases 

it is also quite common to operate on the animal to make it unable to breed 

as the animal gets older it also needs more care just like people 

accidents of course may also occur and these are also treated by veterinarians

Gandhi once said that a nation can be judged by how its animals are treated

many Americans would agree with that statement

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LESSON 31: MAKING A PHONE CALL  

Basic patterns

Thank you for calling Joe's pizza

Hello

Is that I V ?

This is professor Smith 

I'll call you tomorrow 

To whom am i speaking?

whom am I talking to?

How can I direct your call ?

You got the wrong number 

what number is this ?

who do you want to talk to?

 he isn't here right now 

can I have him call you back?

can I call you back later ?

what number can I reach you at?

Dialogue 1:

Thank you for calling Joe's pizza, how may I help you ?

Yes, can I place an order for delivery?

yes, you may, go right ahead

I'd like two medium pizzas both with olives and ham

is that all?

I'd also like a two liter bottle of coke

would  you like any bread sticks?

Sure, that will be fine 

Your total comes to $17.80, can I have your address?

1480 poplar Dr, how long will it take ?

It should be there within 45 minutes 

Thanks

Thank you for calling Joe's goodnight

Dialogue 2

Hello 

Yes, is that I V?  this is professor Smith 

Oh hi professor, this is a  surprise

 I just called to see if you wanted to come over for dinner this Saturday night 

Really I'd love to, what's the reason ?

I'm just having a few students over for dinner since it is the end of the year 

What a great idea, it's just to celebrate the end of the school year

Yes I do this every year for some of my students 

Great, should I bring anything?

No just bring yourself.

Ok what time should I be there ?

Come here around seven o'clock, do you know how to get here? 

I think so it's just north of the school, right?

Yes that's right. I'll see you then

Dialogue 3:

Hello

 Jane. It is Dad

oh hi dad, what are you doing?

 I just thought I'd call to see how you're doing?

I'm doing ok but I can't talk long right now 

I'm sorry is this not a good time

I'm just about to go out with some friends to dinner 

it's good to hear you're making friends 

i know i'm really happy here 

When will the time to call back ?

just call me about this time tomorrow I should be here

ok I'll do that have fun tonight 

I will it was good to hear from you

Ok I'll call you tomorrow I love you

Love you too dad bye

bye

Dialogue 4: 

hello

Yes, are you the guy selling his car?

yeah I am, my name's edmund 

my name's Alfred I saw your advertisement in the paper

alright so you want to buy the car 

well I'd like to take a look at it. it's a1978 Corvette, right?

that's right it's in good shape I just put the brakes on it

How much are you asking for it?

I was looking for $18,000 we can talk about that 

okay, do you mind if I come over and take a look?

sure no problem. what time is good for you?

tomorrow evening is that good for you?

I should be back from work by six. do you know where King Street is ?

yeah it's right behind the stadium 

that's right just go to the end of the street. last house on your left

great I'll see you then

Dialogue 5:

this is 911 emergency, how may I help you?

yeah there's been a car accident just outside my house 

can you tell me where you are located ?

I live at 14:11 tree Avenue a car just turned over 

can you tell me what happened?

yeah this car comes around the turn to fast, doesn't stop in time, it's a street sign and then flips over

 are there any other cars involved ?

No, just this one

has anyone come out of the car?

no no one's come out, I can't see inside the car, should I go check?

 no stay where you are

helpful will be there shortly, can I have your name? 

 yeah it's been sullivan 

thank you mr. Sullivan. just wait until an officer arrives

Substitution Drills:

1. is that all?

=> is that it?

=> is that everything?

=>  is there anything else?

2.  your total comes to $17.80

=>  your amount comes to 1780

=>  your bill comes to $17.80 

=> your charge comes to 1780

3. how long will it take?

=> how much time will it take ?

=> when will it get here ?

=> when should I expect it ?

4. I just called to see if you wanted to come over for dinner this Saturday night 

=> I just called to ask if you wanted to come over for dinner this Saturday night 

=> i just call to find out if you wanted to come over for dinner this Saturday night

=> i just called to know if you wanted to come over for dinner this Saturday night

5. I'm just having a few students over for dinner since it's the end of the year

=> I'm just bringing a few students over for dinner since it's the end of the year

=> I'm just inviting a few students over for dinner since it's the end of the year 

=> I'm just getting a few students over for dinner since it's the end of the year

6. come here around seven o'clock 

=> come here at roughly seven o'clock

=> come here at approximately seven o'clock 

=> come here at about seven o'clock seven 

7. I just thought I called to see how you're doing

=>  I just thought I called to see how you're feeling

=>I just thought I called to see how things are ?

=> I just thought I called to see how it's going 

8. I'm doing ok but I can't talk long right now 

=> I'm doing ok but I can't talk much right now 

=> I'm doing ok but I can't talk at all right now

=> I'm doing ok but I can't talk really right now 

9.  it's good to hear you're making friends

=>  it's good to hear your are meeting people 

=>it's good to hear you're getting to know people

=>  it's good to hear you're gaining friends 

10. it was good to hear from you 

=> it was nice to hear from you

=>  it was pleasant to hear from you

=>  it was uplifting to hear from you

11. I saw your advertisement in the paper 

=> I saw your ad in the paper 

=> I saw your notice in the paper

=>  I saw your posting in the paper 

12. how much are you asking for it 

=> how much do you want for it 

=> how much does it cost 

=> how much are you selling it for

13. can you tell me where you are located ?

=> can you tell me where you are calling from?

=> can you tell me where you are at?

=>  can you tell me where you are living?

14. I was looking for $18,000 but we can talk about that 

=> I was hoping for $18,000 but we can talk about that

=> I was asking for $18,000 but we can talk about that

=> I was wanting $18,000 but we can talk about that 

15. should I go check ?

=> should I go find out ?

=> should I go investigate?

=>  should I go look ?

many things in America can be done by telephone

 the most common service by telephone is perhaps food delivery

 a wide variety of food can be ordered by phone and delivered to the home 

there are also many other services 

people can call and have flowers delivered to someone

 they can call and have their laundry picked up and washed

 they can even call and order products they have seen on tv

 the telephone was invented in the United States and almost every house has at least one telephone inside 

the impact of the telephone on american society has been great

there are few aspects of American life that do not in some way involved making a telephone call

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A: I really like your shoes.
B: Thank you!
A: Where did you buy them?
B: I bought them at a store in the mall.
A: Were they very expensive?
B: They were around $40.
A: They look very comfortable.
B: They are extremely comfortable.
A: Do they come in many other colors?
B: I saw several different ones when I bought them.
A: Maybe I'll buy myself a pair.
B: They are definitely worth the money.

2.Phân biệt :  call, phone, telephone, ring

In spoken English, it is usual to say that you call or phone someone
• He calls me almost every day.
• Phone me when you get there.
In spoken British English, it is also very usual to say that you ring someone
• Have you rung Kim yet?
It is fairly formal and not very usual in spoken English to say that you telephone someone.
!! Do not say that you 'call to' someone
• I called him (NOT called to him) to let him know.
!! There is no verb 'phone call‘
• I need to call (NOT to phone call) Monica.
You can also say that you give someone a (phone) call or, in British English, give them a ring
• Give me a call sometime.
• I think I'll give Mum a ring.
!! Do not say 'give someone a phone'.

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A: Where are you going?
B: I'm going to buy some flowers for Tet holidays.
A: Who are the flowers for?
B: My mom, my sister, and my girlfriend.
A: Wow, you are very thoughtful.
B: I don't really know which flowers to buy, though.
A: Well, for your girlfriend, something romantic.
B: Red roses, of course.
A: For your mother, something that smells nice.
B: Carnations! She loves carnations.
A: And for your sister?
B: I'll buy her some pink roses. Thanks for your help!


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Lesson 15: Certainty and Uncertainty

Basic patterns:

to be honest I'm not certain 

maybe 

I couldn't say for sure

i couldn't say for definite

i couldn't say absolutely

I'm positive that he did it

I'm certain of it

I'm not sure that's a good idea

I can't be certain of what time i left the office

I have no idea where my shoes are

I'm not certain if he's telling the truth

are you certain this is what you want to do

i swear  this is the truth

i have no doubt about how I feel

absolutely

Dialogue 1:

did you hear about Jerry?

 yeah he's supposed to be real sick 

that's what I heard too

do you know why he's sick?

no, to be honest I'm not certain 

I thought it was just an ordinary flu 

that's probably is, but it seems to be a little worse than that 

maybe I think the doctor isn't sure 

did the doctor even have a guess?

he said it could be an infection

well that's not very helpful it could be more specific

I know especially since we work with Jerry 

yeah I hate to catch when he has 

me too I wish we could know for sure

Dialogue 2

do you have any idea where we are right now ?

I couldn't say for sure 

what would you guess ?

well we turned off of Houston Avenue about five minutes ago

 that sounds right, yes I think that's true 

ok and I think we headed south but I'm not positive about that

 no we turned left about a minute ago so we're no longer pointing south 

your right, we must be headed east again 

and we've been driving about a minute East already 

so we're somewhere near the harbor 

I wish we knew for certain where the highway was 

no way to tell I think we should keep going east

if you're confident that this is east ok we'll go this way

well I can't be certain but let's keep this direction and try 

at this point what harm could it do 

that's exactly what I was thinking

Dialogue 3

where are you going?

 I'm going to mister Hamptons office

 what for ?

well if you must know I'm turning in a late assignment

the only reason I ask is there not certain he's there right now 

why not?

 I thought I saw him left school about 30 minutes ago 

that's awful what can I do now?

can you turn it in tomorrow ?

I don't think so, I'm not sure but I'd rather not wait 

maybe you could just slip it under his door 

that's a good idea I hope that is acceptable to mr. Hampton 

i'm sure he'll accepted even if it is late 

thanks for the idea I'll go over there now

ok good luck

Dialogue 4:

did you see the newspaper today? they're starting dismissed murder trial 

that's what I heard. do you think he did it ?

I'm positive that he did it 

how can you be so sure ?

he confessed to the police

He said that they forced him to confess 

oh come on how would they force him to confess ?

I'm sure they have ways, besides, his lawyer wasn't informed so the confession doesn't count

well they also found his fingerprints at the scene ?

that makes sense he says he found the body 

I don't believe him

 I'm not so sure what motive did he has 

how should I know he's crazy 

all that's not fair

do you think the police made a mistake, could you do a better job ?

maybe not, but the police make mistakes all the time

well I think he did it, I'm certain of it 

with that kind of logic, it's a good thing you're not on the jury, I'm certain that much

Dialogue 5

dear, did you call the plumber yet ?

no, I told you I'll take care of the sink myself 

please don't try that again 

what, don't you have any confidence in my abilities

 no I don't,  call the plumber

 why do you say that

remember the washing machine, you didn't do a very good job with that

 yes but I learned ,I'm certain I can fix the sink ,just give me a chance 

not this time we can afford a plumber call him

ok fine I'll call a plumber

Substitution drills:

1. do you know why he is sick?

do you know why he is ill ?

do you know why he is not well ?

do you know why he is unhealthy ?

2. I think the doctor isn't sure

I think the doctor doesn't know

I think the doctor can't say

I think the doctor isn't certain

3. did the doctor even have a guess?

did the doctor even have a theory?

did the doctor even have an idea?

did the doctor even have a clue?

4. I couldn't say for sure

I couldn't say for certain

I couldn't say for definite

I couldn't say absolutely

5. do you have any idea where we are right now?

do you have any idea where we are at this time?

do you have any idea where we are at this moment?

do you have any idea where we are currently?

6. I wish we knew for certain where the highway was

I wish we knew for certain where the road was

I wish we knew for certain where the street was

I wish we knew for certain where the interstate was

7. well if you must know I'm turning in a late assignment

well if you must know I'm handing in a late assignment

well if you must know I'm giving a late assignment

well if you must know I'm finishing a late assignment

8. can you turn it in tomorrow?

can you turn it in next week?

can you turn it in later ?

can you turn it in now ?

9. I hope that is acceptable to mr. Hampton

I hope that is OK with Mr Hampton

I hope that is alright with Mr Hampton

I hope that is fine with Mr Hampton

10. did you see the newspaper today ?

did you hear the radio today ?

you see the news today ?

do you see the TV today ?

11.  he says that they forced him to confess

he says that they made him confess

he says that they compelled him to confess

he says that they induced him to confess

12. what motive did he have ?

what reason did he have?

what caused did he have  ?

what incentive did he have ?

13

no I told you I'll take care of the sink myself

no I told you I'll fix the sink myself

no I told you I'll repair the sink myself

no I told you I'll see to the sink myself

14. don't you have any confidence in my abilities

don't you have any faith in my abilities

don't you have any trust in my abilities

don't you have any belief in my abilities

15

he's crazy

he's mad

He is insane

he's mentally ill

Monologue:

pam was glad that Olivia was not on a jury

juries decide if a person is guilty or innocent of a crime in most serious trials in america

this is a tradition dating back to medieval England

today a jury is a group of 12 people selected from all walks of life

they are not experts on the law

the experts are the lawyers 1 for the accused and one for the government who must convince the jury of their side

many americans tried to avoid jury duty for that reason

it often means that they are isolated from their families and have to miss work

on the other hand some particularly exciting or famous trials can be very interesting for those on the jury 

a famous murder trial would be an  interesting distraction from ordinary life

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lesson 14: Plans and Decisions

Basic patterns
I'll keep thinking about it
we may just share my car for a while
we need need to start a college fund for Tyler
do you know what you're doing after graduation?
i haven't made up my mind yet
I'll let you know what I decide
i have to make a difficult choice
decide quickly
I hadn't anticipated that
what do you plan to do about this mess?
disaster was a result of poor planning
I plan to take the next train out of here
I intend to buy a new house
i have only the best intentions
everything is going according to plan

Dialogue 1
what are you reading honey ?
it's something set by the University of Ohio dad
I thought you were thinking about going to Florida State University
I was but this looks interesting
why is that?
 it's hard to say I think I just like the feel of Ohio better
 is that all, no other difference?
well I think ohio has the better biology department than florida
is that what you want to study ?
I think so, but I may change to my mind after four years
just make sure you decide on something you enjoy, that's the most important thing
that's also the most difficult thing I'll keep thinking about it

Dialogue 2:
today was just awful
why? what happened ?
I was two hours late for work that's stupid car broke down again
 agian, we just had it serviced last month
I think we need to give up and admit that the car has died
yeah I guess you're right
do you think we can afford another ?
we may just have to share my car for awhile
yes but that's awfully inconvenient
I agree but what can we do?
 my friend's father owns a car dealership maybe he can help us
maybe we can afford too much right now.

Dialogue 3:
do you know what we need to do ?
what ?
we need to start a college fund for Tyler
but he's not yet four years old, he won't be in college for another fourteen years
yes but it's never too early to start saving
do you really think so ?
I just read an article about how expensive colleges already it's only going to get more expensive
I have heard that some families start very early saving for college
I think we should as well if you want I'll call an accountant tomorrow
ok give him a call and see what he says

Dialogue 4:
hey Sean do you know what you're doing after graduation?
no idea what about you?
 actually I've been considering a job in China
really, doing what?
 teaching English
are you going to take the job?
 I'll probably take it, it's a big change
I don't know anything about the place
I think I like it how bad could it be
it's probably a good opportunity and you won't have a better time later in life
that's probably true I think it could be interesting
 anyway it sounds better than my plans, good luck

Dialogue 5
i'm thinking about quitting my job
 well this is a sudden decision
 actually I've been sort of thinking about it for a little while
you could have told me earlier
I'm telling you now anyway I haven't made up my mind yet
why do you want to quit ?
I'm just not happy there I don't think I have much of a future with my company
what do you think you want to do?
 I don't know I haven't really thought about it
well you probably should think about it before you do anything too drastic

Substitution drills

1. I thought you were thinking about going to Florida State University
I thought you are planning to go to Florida State University
I thought you are wanting to go to Florida State University
I thought you were intending to go to Florida State University

2. just make sure you decide on something you enjoy
just make sure you choose something you enjoy
just make sure you pick something you enjoy
just make sure you select something you enjoy

3. I think I just like the feel of Ohio better
I think I just like the impression of Ohio better
i think I just like the idea of Ohio better
i think I just like the atmosphere of Ohio better

4. that stupid Car broke down again
that stupid car fell apart again
that stupid car stopped working again
that stupid car died again

5. we just had it serviced last month
we just had it repaired last month
we just had it fixed last month
we just had it maintained last month

6. yes but that's awfully inconvenient
yes but that's awfully difficult
yes but that's awfully impractical
yes but that's awfully awkward

7. we need to start a college fund for Tyler
we need to start a college savings for Tyler
we need to start a college account for Tyler
we need to start college plan for Tyler

8. but he's not yet four years old
but he's not even four years old
he's not quite four years old
but he's almost four years old

9. I just read an article about how expensive colleges already
I just read a report about how expensive colleges already
i just read a book about how expensive colleges already
i just read a piece about how expensive colleges already

10. hey Sean do you know what you're doing after graduation?
hey Sean do you know what you're doing after finishing school?
hey Sean do you know what you're doing after college?
hey Sean do you know what you're doing after school is over?

11. actually I've been considering a job in China
actually I've been looking into a job in China
actually I've been thinking about a job in China
actually I've been planning on a job in China

12.  I don't know anything about the place
I don't know anything about the nation
i don't know anything about the country
i don't know anything about the area

13. I'm thinking about quitting my job
I'm thinking about leaving my job
I'm thing about terminating my job
I'm thinking about ending my job

14.  well this is a sudden decision
well this is a sudden plan
well this is a sudden choice
well this is a sudden moved

15. well you probably should think about it before you do anything too drastic
well you probably should think about it before you do anything too sudden
well you probably should think about it before you do anything too rash
well you probably should think about it before you do anything too hasty

Monologue:
what is a biggest challenges for many American parents is paying for their child's college education, over the past two decades ,college costs have risen greatly, only the wealthier families can afford to pay for college directly from their income, most other families have to pay indirectly, many students have some of their education and a few have all paid for by scholarships , money they receive and do not need to pay back, this can come from many sources. more commonly students and their families have to take out a variety of loans which can take years to pay back, the problem is that the best schools are not affordable for poor students . unless they receive the scholarship for some exceptional ability . this can be a problem later in life for getting the best jobs.

A: I want to buy this, but $40 is too expensive.
B: It is a high-quality item, and worth every penny.
A: It looks a little bit dirty.
B: It is just dusty from being on the shelf.
A: If no one has bought it, it can't be so valuable.
B: It is my last one because I almost sold out.
A: I'll buy it if you cut the price in half.
B: That is too cheap! I'll make no money.
A: This product is cheap quality! I'll lose money.
B: I'll give it to you for $35.
A: Make it $30 and you've got a deal.
B: Alright, $30 sounds fine.

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Lesson 13: Requests

Basic patterns:
I keep asking her to turn down her music
It is small request
she has to turn it down
I'm just requesting that you keep him in your yard
I need to borrow your computer
can I see that book?
could you move over a little bit?
your requested to be in court next week
my request for a raise was rejected
can I make one small request?
that is pretty big request
why don't you just request some help at work?
this is one of the most requested songs on the radio
could you give me a hand with this box?
would you mind being a little bit quieter?

dialogue 1
Bobby, have you finished cleaning up your room ?
no mom
have you even started?  it doesn't look like it
i'll clearn it, I promise
yeah man this place is a mess
I know I know
I make a simple request and look what I get
ok mom I'll clean it up
when
when my favorite television show is over
wrong answer Bobby
but mom
get up there and clean now
ok I'm going

Dialogue 2
Janice we've got to talk , it's a small request
what about
its your roommate Sharon
and
I keep asking her to turn down her music
I didn't know was that loud
 if not until you leave then she turns it up
really I wasn't aware of that
yeah she does and is often when I'm trying to study it comes right through my wall
I'll talk to her
good she has to turn it down and she ignores me whenever I ask
ok I'll get her to stop
 thanks I appreciate it

Dialogue 3
Hey Adam,
what
 it's your dog he keeps coming into my yard in tearing it up
how do you know, there are lots of dogs in this neighborhood
I've seen him just this morning
prove it
look don't make this difficult I'm just requesting that you keep him in your yard
I do you get some defense sometimes
well that's not my problem
are you saying it's my problem
yes it's your dog
what are you going to do about ?
if I have to I'll call the police I even got pictures of your dog coming over here
ok if you're so upset about it I'll see what I can do

Dialogue 4
how's it going kathy? you look good today
what do you want then ?
why do you think I want something ?
because you're being nice to me that means you want something from me
well now that you mention it I did need to borrow your computer
why?
I've got to finish my essay tonight and my computer is broken
so you want to come over and break my computer
no I just needed for an hour please I'm begging you
why should I say yes
because you're a good person
no I'm not but you can use it for one hour, that's it
thank you so much I really appreciate
it don't make me regret it one hour that's it
1 hour,  I understand I'll see you tonight

Dialogue 5:
oh, this is bad
what
look what I got in the mail
it says you are hereby requested to appear in traffic court on Tuesday 8 a.m.
it's because I didn't pay that speeding ticket from last month
what? why not ?
I don't know I just forgot
is it too late to pay ?
my campaign court now but it will cost more
may be used to drive slower
very funny maybe you should shut up
sorry don't be so sensitive
this is going to cost me $200
don't look at me I'm broke
I guess I'm going to court on Tuesday
I guess so make sure you drive slow on the way there

Substitution drills

1.Bobby have you finished cleaning up your room?
Bobby, have you finished straightening up your room?
Booby, have you finished tidying up your room?
Bobby, have you finished dusting your room?

2. young man this place is a mess
young man this place is a dump
young man this place is a disaster
young man this place is a shambles

3.I make a simple request and look what I get
I make a simple demand and look what I get
I make us simple requirement and look what I get
I make a simple appeal and look what I get

4. I keep asking her to turn down her music
I keep asking her to turn off her music
keep asking her to soften her music
I keep asking her to quiet down her music

5. I didn't know it was that loud
i didn't know it was that noisy
I didn't know it was that high
i didn't know it was that annoying

6. and she ignores me whenever I ask
and she doesn't listen to me whenever I ask
and she pays no attention to me whenever I ask
and she disregards me whenever I ask

7. he keeps coming into my yard and tearing it up
he keeps coming into my yard and destroying it
he keeps coming into my yard and ruining it
he keeps coming into my yard and messing it up

8. I'm just requesting that you keep him in your yard
I'm just requesting that you can find him in your yard
I'm just requesting that you restrict him in your yard
I'm just requesting that you pannish him in your yard

9. well that's not my problem
well  that's not my fault
well that's not my concern
well that's not my responsibility

10. I even got pictures of your dog coming over here
i even got pictures of your dog trespassing
i even got pictures of your dog entering my property
I even got pictures of your dog sneaking in

11. you look good today
you look nice today
you look wonderful today
you look incredible today

12. I've got to finish my essay tonight and my computer has broken
I've got to finish my report tonight and my computer has broken
I've got to finish my paper tonight and my computer has broken
I've got to finish my project tonight and my computer has broken

13. it's because I didn't pay that speeding ticket from last month
it's  because I didn't pay that speeding fine from last month
it's because I didn't pay that speeding citation from last month
it's because I didn't pay that speeding violation from last month

14. maybe you should drive slower
maybe you should drive more slowly
maybe you should drive less fast
maybe you should drive not as fast

15. well don't look at me I'm broke
well don't look at me I'm poor
well, don't look at me I'm without money
well don't look at me I'm penniless

Monologue:
Americans occasionally get into trouble while driving, one of the most common problems is driving too fast, to prevent this, state governments put police on the highways, the police use laser devices to determine the speed of other cars, if another vehicle is driving too fast then it can be stopped by the police. a car may also be pulled over if the driver is driving unsafely or some part of the car is not safe. in these cases the person must pay a fine either by mail or by going to court, another common problem is driving after drinking too much alcohol, the person may be driving a stolen car or maybe wanted for another crime, sometimes the police may see something illegal in the car although they cannot search it without the drivers permission, in these more serious cases the person is quickly arrested, state police also help drivers when they are having some problem or when they have injure in an accident

A: Are you interested in buying this bike?
B: That thing? I don't think so.
A: I assure you, it is a wonderful sale.
B: It looks rusted.
A: That can be fixed with a light coat of paint.
B: The chain looks old.
A: Just oil it a little, and it will be good as new!
B: The seat is uncomfortable.
A: All great bikes have high seats like this.
B: Well, how much are you asking for it?
A: For this fantastic find, only $140.
B: No way! If it's so valuable, sell it to the museum!

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