Take On Listening 1
Chapter Two Just the directions, Please
Part Two Main Dialogue
Exercise 1 Scanning for the Main Idea
Denise: Excuse me, miss, how much does it cost to ride BART?
Stranger: Well, that depends on your destination. From here to Glen Park
it’s only a dollar ten, but if you go as far as Fremont, it costs a lot more.
Tom: We’re going to Berkeley. Do you know what the fare is?
Stranger: in？
There are two stations in Berkeley. Which one are you interested
Denise: Oh, gee, I’m not sure. We’re from out of town. We’re visiting my sister. She told me her house is just a stone’s throw from the UC Berkeley campus. Which station is that?
Stranger: The downtown Berkeley station is really close to the university.
I’m sure that’s the one you want.
Denise: Tom, are you going to remember this, or should I be jotting this
down?
Tom: What is there to write down, Denise? The woman is giving us very simple directions. So, how much is the fare to downtown Berkeley?
Stranger: Let’s go take a look at the map over there. You see, the map
shows you how much it costs to go from one station to another. Ah, there it is: two dollars and sixty-five cents.
Tom: Two sixty-five? That’s highway robbery for such a short distance!
Denise: You think that’s expensive? Tom, from our house to Amherst it costs twice as much as that.
Tom: Yeah, but that’s an hour ride. You really get your money’s worth.
Stranger: Yeah … Uh … Well, did your sister explain which train to take?
Tom: Berkeley. We take the Berkeley train to Berkeley, right?
Stranger: Well, no actually. That’s just one stop on the Richmond line. Here, let me show you on this map. Here we are at Powell Street in San Francisco, and it’s basically a straight shot on the Richmond line to the downtown Berkeley station.
Denise: Yes, my sister said we wouldn’t have to change trains.
Stranger: Uh-oh, what time is it?
Denise: It’s 8:15.
Stranger: You can’t go directly to Berkeley from San Francisco after 8:04.
Tom: Uh-oh. Is there another train we can catch?
Stranger: Don’t worry. You can take the Pittsburg line. Look here, take the
Pittsburg line to the 12th Street station in Oakland, and then transfer to the Richmond train. The Richmond train will stop in Berkeley. Get off at the downtown station. From there you can walk to your sister’s house.
Denise: We want to be there by 9 o’clock. If we have to transfer, we might be late. Do you think we’ll make it in time?
Stranger: It doesn’t take that long. Let’s see; there’s a train from here at
8:34. you can get a Richmond train right away at 8:34, and you’ll arrive in Berkeley at 8:46.
Tom: Thank you very much for your help, Miss. You’re a very kind young lady.
Denise: And so pretty and smart, too! Tell me dear, I notice you’re not wearing a ring.
Stranger: Well, no, uh …
Denise: You know, my sister’s son is very handsome. I think you two would like each other …
Stranger: Uh, well; oh! I think I hear your train coming! You’d better hurry
so you don’t miss it!
Exercise 4 Vocabulary in Context
Narrator: 1. Sentence
Denise: Her house is just a stone’s throw from the UC Berkeley campus.
Narrator: Context
Denise: She told me her house is just a stone’s throw from the UC Berkeley campus. Which station is that?
Stranger: The downtown Berkeley station is really close to the university. I’m sure that’s the one you want.
Narrator: Sentence
Denise: Her house is just a stone’s throw from the UC Berkeley campus.
Narrator: 2. Sentence
Tom: How much is the fare to downtown Berkeley?
Narrator: Context
Tom: So, how much is the fare to downtown Berkeley?
Stranger: Let’s go take a look at the map over there. You see, the map
shows you how much it costs to go from one station to another. Ah, there it is: two dollars and sixty-five cents.
Narrator: Sentence
Tom: How much is the fare to downtown Berkeley?
Narrator: 3. Sentence
Tom: That’s highway robbery for such a short distance!
Narrator: Context
Stranger: Ah, there it is: two dollars and sixty-five cents.
Tom: Two sixty-five? That’s highway robbery for such a short distance!
Denise: You think that’s expensive? Tom, from our house to Amherst it costs twice as much as that.
Narrator: Sentence
Tom: That’s highway robbery for such a short distance!
Narrator: 4. Sentence
Stranger: It’s basically a straight shot on the Richmond line to the
downtown Berkeley station.
Narrator: Context
Stranger: Here we are at Powell Street in San Francisco, and it’s basically a
straight shot on the Richmond line to the downtown Berkeley station.
Denise: Yes, my sister said we wouldn’t have to change trains.
Narrator: Sentence
Stranger: It’s basically a straight shot on the Richmond line to the
downtown Berkeley station.
Narrator: 5. Sentence
Tom: That should be a snap.
Narrator: Context
Tom: Let’s see if I’ve got this right: We take the 8:18 Pittsburg train and arrive in Oakland at 8:34. then we take the 8:34 Richmond train to Berkeley. That should be a snap.
Stranger: Yeah, you’ll have no trouble.
Narrator: Sentence
Tom: That should be a snap.
Narrator: 6. Sentence
Denise: Tell me dear, I notice you’re not wearing a ring.
Narrator: Context
Denise: Tell me dear, I notice you’re not wearing a ring.
Stranger: Well, no, uh …
Denise: You know, my sister’s son is very handsome. I think you two would like each other.
Narrator: Sentence
Denise: Tell me dear, I notice you’re not wearing a ring.
Part Three Expansion: Charts and Schedules
Exercise 3A
The BART system is a modern metro that links thirty-nine stations throughout Northern California’s San Francisco Bay Area. The trains are operated by computers and the BART station platforms have electronic signs that light up with information about trains that will be arriving.
Exercise 3C
1. How long does it take to get from JFK Boulevard to Town Plaza? That’s JFK Boulevard to Town Plaza.
2. What is the fare from Oxford Avenue to College Avenue? That’s Oxford Avenue to College Avenue.
3. How much does it cost and how long does it take to go from Fifth Street/Florida to Grove Street.
4. How much is a round-trip from 75th Street to Kentucky Street? That’s a round-trip ticket from 75th Street to Kentucky.
5. How much time does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20th Street? Again, how much time does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20th Street?
6. You are at the Alabama Street station. It’s twelve noon and you just got on the train. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station? Again, it’s twelve noon and you’re going from Alabama Street to Madrid Avenue. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station?
7. What time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal? Again, what time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal?
8. What time does the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminal arrive in Yonkers? That’s the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers.
9. How many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from4:20 PM until 7:53 PM? Again, how many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from 4:20 PM until 7:53 PM?
10. How long is the trip from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal? Again, that’s the time from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal.
11. Which trains from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal do not stop at 125th Street? Again, which trains do not stop at 125th Street going from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal?
12. Look at your watch. What time is it right now? what time will the next train from Grand Central Terminal arrive at 125th Street? Again, using the time now,
when will the next train from Grand Central Terminal arrive at 125th Street?
Part Four Focus: Yes/No and Information Questions
Exercise 1
1. Was her flight from New York on time?
2. Did you get the rental car information?
3. Which bus do I take to go downtown?
4. Is Alice meeting us at the train station?
5. Why was the man yelling at the stranger?
6. Are you going to call the travel agent today?
7. How long do we have to wait for the next bus?
8. Where are you going after the meeting?
9. What did you do with your extra ticket?
10. Were you going to go to the airport alone?
Exercise 2
1. What time did the plane arrive?
2. How often do you take the bus?
3. Did someone meet them at the airport?
4. Why didn’t she tell us she would be late?
5. Who will pay for the extra ticket?
6. Were you at the bus station yesterday?
7. How far is it from here to New Jersey?
8. Which bus do you think we should take?
9. Whose purse was left on the bus?
10. Are you meeting your brother at the bus station?
Part Five Listening Practice
Exercise 1
1. How much is the fare to Kansas St.?
2. When is the next Yonkers train?
3. Does this bus go to City Hall?
4. How long does it take to get to Park Lane?
5. Which line do I need to take to get to the MacAuthur station?
6. Can you tell me how far the trip from Boston to San Diego is?
7. What’s the fastest way to get to Grand Central Terminal from here?
8. Do you know where the train for Atlanta stops?
Exercise 2
1. The 12:20 train to Seattle will leave in two minutes.
2. The next train to Yonkers will leave from Grand Central Terminal in ten minutes.
3. A round-trip ticket from JFK Boulevard to Kansas St. is $2.90.
4. We’re sorry, but the 12:10 train to Riverdale will be six minutes late.
5. The bus from Los Angeles to Burbank leaves every fifteen minutes at that time of the day.
6. The next Fremont train will leave from platform number 4 in half an hour.
Exercise 3
1. Question: Where does this person want to go?
A: Pardon me, how much does it cost to go to the Jefferson Auditorium?
B: That’s $ 1.80 one way, but you can’t go directly there after 6:00 PM.
2. Question: What time will the next bus for Chicago leave?
A: Excuse me, when does the next bus to down town Chicago leave?
B: Let’s see. One just left at 8:00. the schedule says that that bus leaves every fifteen minutes, so …
A: Uh-oh; it’s already 8:10. I’d better hurry!
B: Ooh, I hope you make it.
3. Question: What is the total round-trip fare for the children?
A: May I help you?
B: Yeah, we’d like to get tickets from Portland to Long Beach.
A: When are you planning on going?
B: We were thinking of going the week of June 15th.
A: Good. That’s far enough in advance to take advantage of our supper-saver fares. If you purchase your tickets thirty days in advance, it will only cost $240 round trip.
B: $240. That sounds good.
A: How many people are in your party?
B: There’s my wife and me, plus our two kids.
A: Ooh, we have a special discount available for our young travelers. Let’s see, kids under twelve fly for half price and those under three can go for free.
B: Well, Evelynne is six and Renee is one.
A: Very good. Let me check the computer to see which flights are open the week of the 15th.
Exercise 4
1. It’s really easy to get to school from my house by bus.
2. Greenwich is very close to London.
3. I take a 20-minute bus ride from home to work every day.
4. I leave my house each day at 8 AM.
5. we’re going to Hawaii for our next vacation.
6. According to this, the train to Vancouver will arrive in ten minutes.
7. Do I need a Bakerloo or a Victoria train to get to Picadilly Circus?
8. How much is a ticket to Baltimore and then back again?
9. You need to take a #5 bus to the Berman Station. Then, catch a #12.
10. This bus is too crowded between 7AM and 9AM.
Part two LISTENING ATTACK STRATEGIES
EXERCISE 1 1.Using What You Already Know
Directions: Now, listen to a short conversation between a student and counselor. Look at your list above as you listen. Circle all the words that you hear.
Student: Excuse me.
Counselor: yes?
Student: Do I need to make an appointment to register for an ESL class?
Counselor: No, but you first have to take a placement test.
Student: A test?
Counselor: We need to find out what your ESL level is.
Student: Oh, okay. Where do I go to take the test?
Counselor: We will be giving the test tomorrow at 3 o’clock in room 303.
Student: yes.
Counselor: Good, Now, let me give you some forms to fill out so we can begin the registration process. Please write your name and address here, and your ID number here.
Student: Okay. What do I write under teacher and section?
Counselor: You can leave those blank. We’ll fill it in tomorrow.
EXERCISE 2 Directions: Now, listen to what they say.
Student A: I didn’t really understand what Ms. Smith was saying about the id, the superego and the ego.
Student B: Oh, that’s easy. Look here on page 53. The id is the part of our personality that wants instant gratification. The ego tries to help the id get what it wants, but in a logical and practical way. The superego is like the personality’s police force. It monitors the id and the ego.
Student A: Oh, I think I’m getting it. You mean the id. ego and superego are all part of our personality?
Student B: Right. They are all interacting.
Student A: Do you think we’ll need to give definitions?
Student B: I don’t know. We may just have to match the names with the definitions. But we’d better study this some more just to be safe.
2. for the Main idea
Directions: listen to the conversation to find the main idea. The two speakers have a problem. What is it? In the blank spaces, write down the main idea and any
words that help you guess what the problem is.
A: I can’t believe it’s closed! I’ve got a class form 7 o’clock-10 o’clock. what am I going to do?
B: Well, these are some food machines in the Student Union. You could always go these.
A: No way! I tried that once last semester and I got as sick as a dog. There’s got to be something better.
B: Well, we can go down to Main Street. There are a couple of place that I’m sure are open.
A: We’d never make it back in time. It’s already 6:40. I think I’ll pass out if I don’t get something. I came here right form work. I didn’t have time to stop by my apartment.
B: I think there’s a stand in front of Smith Hall. You can at least get something warm there.
A: well, I guess we don’t have any other choice.
B: Yeah, it’s either the canteen or three hours of listening to your stomach growl!
3.Scanning for the important points
Directions: Listen to the speaker. When you hear the bell, circle the important point.
Teacher: good evening class. Before we begin tonight’s lesson, I want to remind you about next Thursday’s midterm. Remember to review chapters one through eight in the book. You will be responsible for knowing all of the information in the chapters plus all of the other topics we have discussed in class. This test will include multiple choice, True/False, and essay question. you will not be able to use any books, notes or dictionaries.
(Bell sound)
Now, last week, I spoke about the importance of using note cards and visual aids to prepare your speeches. Tonight I’m going to talk about specific things that will help you with your speech delivery. Please take careful notes so you can use those techniques to improve your speech delivery.
The fist and perhaps the most important element of good speech delivery is eye contact. It is extremely important, especially in the English-speaking world, to make eye contact with your entire audience. This may be very difficult for you if you come from a culture where making direct eye contact is a sign of disrespect. But, you really need to practice this skill until you are comfortable looking directly at all of your audience members when you are speaking to them. Please don’t
direct your attention to just one person or one side of the room, and really be sure not to stare into the eyes of anyone for too long of a period.
(BELL SOUND)
Next, you need to make sure that when you talk to your audience, you are enthusiastic about your topic and excited to share it with your audience. Vitality is a way of maintaining the audience’s attention and indicating to them that you firmly believe in what you are saying. Volume, intonation, facial expressions, and gestures all add to the vitality of your speech. Think about a speaker you really liked. Did he or she just stand there and read words from a piece of paper? No, of course not. Probably the speaker was full of life and his or her energy forced you into becoming involved in caring about the topic of the speech.
(BELL SOUND)
4. Inferencing (Making intelligent guesses)
Directions: Listen to the conversation, and circle the answers that you feel are true. Then, discuss with your teacher how you used inferencing to decide.
Dr. Stevens: Ted, can I speak to you a minute?
Ted: Yes, Doctor Stevens?
Dr. Stevens: I finished reading your essay and before I return it to you, I was hoping you might be able to come in and speak with me about it.
Ted: Oh, uh, Okay, sure.
Dr. Stevens: Can you come during my office hours?
Ted: I think so. When are they again?
Dr. Stevens: Tuesday and Thursday from 3 o’clock to 4:30.
Ted: That’s no problem. Oh, wait a minute, I have football practice every day from 2 o’clock until 5 o’clock.
Dr. Stevens: Hmm, Well, how about if we get together tomorrow right before class?
Ted: sure.
5. Scanning for Specific piece of information
Directions: Listen to the recorded message, and fill in the chart with the specific information.
You have read the student Union Activity Hotline, The following is a list of information and events for Thursday, September 18.
The Student Union is open from 7:00 AM. To 11:30 PM. The cafeteria will be serving breakfast from 7 o’clock until 8:30, lunch from 11 o’clock until 1 o’clock, and dinner from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock. The snack bar will be open from 9:00AM.-8:00 PM.
Assembly member Carole will be speaking on the topic : “ Parity pay for women: it’s Still Not Here.” Assemblywoman Berg will speak in the Oak Room from 9 o’clock till 10 o’clock. Admission is free, and a question/answer period will follow.
The student Council will meet in room 27 from noon until 1:30. Elections will be held for major offices. All students are welcome.
The campus folk dance club meets in Green Room from 2 o’clock until 5 o’clock today. All are welcome to attend; dance experience is not necessary.
Bette Milder will be performing live in the Campus Corner Cabaret. The show
begins at 8 o’clock. Tickets are available at the Ticket office. All seats are$ 7.00.
Tonight’s movie, the experimental “Dial Tones” will be shown in the Union theater at 7:00 and 9:00PM. Tickets for both shows are $5.00 and are available at the ticket office.
If you missed anything on this recording, please press the pound key for the message to repeat. Thank you for calling the Student Union.
6. Using context clues
Directions: Listen to the tape.
Student A: Let’s exchange phone numbers. That way, if one of us is absent, we can call each other for the homework assignments.
Student B: That’s a great idea. My number is 555__
Student A: Wait a second, this pen just died. Let me get another one.
Student B: Here take my pencil.
Student A: Thanks. Okay, what was it?
Student B: 555-1234
Narrator：You may not have understood the sentence, wait a second, this pen just died. However, by focusing on the context around the sentence, it is easy to make a good guess.
Listen to the sentence and its context again.
Narrator：Sentence
Student A: Wait a second , this pen just died.
Narrator： context
Student A: Wait a second , this pen just died.
Student A: here take my pencil.
Narrator：Sentence
Student A: Wait a second , this pen just died.
Narrator：What does Wait a second , this pen just died mean? Look in your book and circle the correct answer.
Directions: You will hear five short dialogues, Each dialogue will contain a sentence with vocabulary words you may not know. After you hear the sentence a second time, circle the answer with the same meaning.
Narrator：1. Sentence
B: He’s a real stickler.
Narrator： context
A: Who is your history professor?
B: I’m in Dr. Leydorf’s Class.
A: Oh, how is he?
B: The class is interesting and I really like him, but he’s a real stickler. If you’re more than fifteen minutes late, he marks you absent, and you have to hand in every assignment on time or he lowers your grade.
A: Oah! He sounds really tough.
Narrator： Sentence
B: He’s a real stickler.
Narrator：2. Sentence
B: You could have knocked me over with a feather!
Narrator： context
A: How did you do on your composition?
B: Oh, you won’t believe it. I hadn’t worked on it very long and I didn’t have time to check it over. When the teacher returned it to me with an “A” on it, you could have knocked me over with a feather!
A: Wow. That’s great. You must be really smart.
B: Or else just lucky.
Narrator： Sentence
B: You could have knocked me over with a feather!
Narrator：3. Sentence
B: I’ve got to cram for a test.
Narrator： context
A: Let’s go to a movie tonight.
B: sorry, I’ve got to cram for a test tonight. I haven’t have a chance to study before now.
A: Well, how about going to the late show?
B: No, I’m going to need a good night’s sleep. I want to make sure that I’m ready for the test.
Narrator：Sentence
B: I’ve got to cram for a test.
Narrator：4. Sentence
A: Let’s get cracking.
Narrator： context
A: All right , we promised each other we’d got this report done today. Let’s get cracking.
B: Aw, it’s such a beautiful day. Can’t we go for a walk and do this later?
A: No, we’ll need to return these books to the library by five o’clock. We really have to do this now.
Narrator：Sentence
A: Let’s get cracking.
Narrator：5. Sentence
B: Fat chance
Narrator： context
A: Gee, it’s already a quarter after ten. Maybe Ms. Hughes is absent today.
B: Fat chance. She’s never been absent a day in her life. I was in her class last year and she even came in when she had the flu.
A: Well, I guess she really like teaching. Oh, here she comes now.
Narrator：Sentence
B: Fat chance
7. Using Structure and intonation clues
Using Structure
Directions: Listen to the sentences. Decide whether each indicates present or future time. Circle the answer.
1. I’m taking biology 101 this semester.
2. I’m going to the student union at 7:00.
3. We are discussing parapsychological phenomena.
4. When are you returning to the computer lab?
5. We’re meeting with Dr. Stevens at the end of the lesson.
Directions: Listen to the sentences, and circle the sentence that has the same meaning.
1. I’m transcribing my sociology notes.
2. John is defending his dissertation on Tuesday.
3. We are forming a study group on the first day of class.
4. I’m applying for financial aid to help pay my tuition and expenses.
5. Ms. Wilson is correcting our essays over the weekend.
Directions: Listen to the sentences, and circle the sentence that best follows.
1. The professor is coming.
2. The professor is coming in a little while.
3. The Shakespeare Theater Group is performing Romeo and Juliet on the 17th.
4. The Shakespeare Theater Group is performing Romeo and Juliet.
5. The campus bookstore is having a big sale on all college sweatshirts.
6. The campus bookstore is having a big sale on all college sweatshirts during Spring Break.
Using intonation clues
Directions: Listen to the speaker. Write the numbers on the lines.
1. I really wanted the new David Sedaris book. The professor in my contemporary lit class praised it all last semester. The bookstore hasn’ t been able to get a single copy for the last month. Oh, well Maybe I can find a copy on the Amazon.com.
2. I used the new computer registration system to charge my tuition on my credit card, and they totally messed it up. They were supposed to charge me$ 500 for two art classes, and instead, it says that I’m enrolled in three history classes to the tune of $900. This is ridiculous.
3. Today is my graduation Day. I am done! Now, I can finally spend my weekends doing something other than cramming for exams and writing term
papers. Yippee!
4. This Schedule is baffling. It says that English 90 is offered at both the midtown and downtown campuses, but the times are vague. Look here; does this nine mean AM or PM? Hmm, I’m stumped.
5. Oh yeah. I absolutely recommend professor Ponz. She’s a real dilly, let me tell you. If you enjoy writing endless term papers on meaningless subjects, participating in class activities that have zero relevance to the topic of the course, she’s the teacher for you.
Chapter Three Good Neighbors
Part Two Main Dialogue
Exercise 1 Scanning for the main idea
Ruth: Good morning, David. Wow, what happened to you?
David: Hey, Ruth. Boy, do I need coffee. I was up till 2:30 last night for the second night in a row.
Ruth: More trouble with the lovebirds?
David: Yeah, good ‘ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night.
Ruth: Were they breaking dishes again?
David: No, I don’t think they have any dishes left after the last fight. They were yelling about his old girlfriend.
Ruth: Haven’t you spoken to them? I mean, don’t they know they’re keeping you up all night?
David: I think when they’re fighting, they don’t care about anything else. I banged on the ceiling with a broom for about five minutes and they kept yelling.
Ruth: They sound like very selfish people.
David: You’ve got that right, Ruth.
Ruth: Why don’t you just call the landlord?
David: He doesn’t care if I’m unhappy. He wants me to move! I’ve lived in the building the longest, and with rent control, I pay half as much as they do. If I move, he can jack up the price.
Ruth: What about the other neighbors? Can’t you all get together and complain?
David: Are you kidding? I have had problems with everybody in that building! Rob and Steve, the people who live next door to Michael and Betty, crank-up the
volume of their stereo at all hours of the night.
Ruth: that’s terrible!
David: Yeah, those two guys are so busy throwing parties that they probably never even hear the fighting.
Ruth: Well, there has to be someone in your building who you like.
David: There is Mrs. Anderson, the woman who lives below me. She’s 87years old, as sweet as can be with a heart of gold. Unfortunately, she’s a little deaf and I’m sure she never hears any of the noise in the building. Actually, as much as I like her, she’s also a problem.
Ruth: How so?
David: Her niece phones from out of state every Sunday morning at 6:30 to check on her. The trouble is because she’s deaf, she screams into the phone, and it wakes me up.
Ruth: Every Sunday?
David: Yes, and the sound of her voice goes right up through the floor. “Hello? Yes, dear. It’s so good to hear our voice.” She’s more reliable than an alarm clock!
Ruth: Wow, that sounds like a real nightmare!
David: It’s not her fault, poor old thing. She’s just very old and her health isn’t good.
Ruth: I’m pretty lucky. The biggest problem I have is the garbage collectors waking me up at 5:30 in the morning three times a week when they empty the cans. But, I can usually fall asleep again after they leave.
David: At least your neighbors put their garbage into the cans! Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson, is sometimes such a pig. He never seems to throw away his garbage. Whenever I walk by his door I have to hold my nose.
Ruth: Maybe you just need to start looking for a new place to live.
David: And give up my book?
Ruth: Book? What book?
David: I told you about my book didn’t I? I’m writing a book about a guy who lives in an apartment building with a bunch of crazy people. I hope it’ll be a big Hollywood movie someday.
Ruth: That sounds fantastic, but can’t you write the book in a nice quiet apartment in another building?
David: No way! Every week I get a new idea for a chapter from somebody in the building. If I move now, I’ll never be able to finish the book!
Exercise 4 Vocabulary in Context
NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCE:
David: Yeah, good ‘ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night.
NARRATOR: CONTEXT
David: Yeah, good ‘ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night.
Ruth: Were they breaking dishes again?
David: No, I don’t think they have any dishes left after the last fight. They were yelling about his old girlfriend.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE:
David: Yeah, good ‘ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night.
NARRATOR: 2. SENTENCE:
David: If I move, he can jack up the price.
NARRATOR: CONTEXT
David: He doesn’t care if I’m unhappy. He wants me to move! I’ve lived in the building the longest, and with rent control, I pay half as much as they do. If I move, he can jack up the price.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE:
David: If I move, he can jack up the price.
NARRATOR: 3. SENTENCE:
Ruth: How so?
NARRATOR: CONTEXT
David: Actually, as much as I like her, she’s also a problem.
Ruth: How so?
David: Her niece phones from out of state every Sunday morning at 6:30 to check on her. The trouble is because she’s deaf, she screams into the phone, and it wakes me up.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE:
Ruth: How so?
NARRATOR: 4. SENTENCE:
David: She’s more reliable than an alarm clock!
NARRATOR: CONTEXT
David: The trouble is because she’s deaf, she screams into the phone, and it wakes me up.
Ruth: Every Sunday?
David: Yes, and the sound of her voice goes right up through the floor. “Hello? Yes, dear. It’s so good to hear our voice.” She’s more reliable than an alarm clock!
NARRATOR: SENTENCE:
David: She’s more reliable than an alarm clock!
NARRATOR: 5. SENTENCE:
David: poor old thing.
NARRATOR: CONTEXT
David: It’s not her fault, poor old thing. She’s just very old and her health isn’t good.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE:
David: poor old thing.
NARRATOR: 6. SENTENCE:
David: Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson, is sometimes such a pig.
NARRATOR: CONTEXT
David: At least your neighbors put their garbage into the cans! Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson, is sometimes such a pig. He never seems to throw away his garbage. Whenever I walk by his door I have to hold my nose.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE:
David: Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson, is sometimes such a pig.
Part Three Expansion
Section 1: Household furnishings
Exercise 1D:
1.
Husband: Honey, I think it’s time we redid this room.
Wife: Gee, I kind of like it the way it is.
Husband: Oh, come on. Look at this floor—it’s totally scratched. It needs to be refinished or carpeted.
Wife: Yeah, and while we’re at it, we might as well paint the wall around the fireplace. There are smoke stains all over it from last year’s Christmas party.
Husband: Now you’re talking! Why don’t we wallpaper the other three walls in here too? Then if we get some new drapers and maybe a couple of lamps—
Wife: Wait a second. This is getting out of hand. Why don’t we just move the armchair over to cover the scratched floor and save ourselves a lot of money and trouble.
2.
Painter: Good morning. I’m from Daniel’s Paint-O-Rama.
Woman: Oh, good. Come on in. would you like some coffee?
Painter: Maybe later. Now, have you decided on the color?
Woman: I was thinking white might be nice.
Painter: I wouldn’t have white in this room. It would get dirty pretty quickly.
Woman: Couldn’t we use enamel paint? It’s easy to clean, right?
Painter: But it smells horrible and takes a long time to dry. You won’t be able to use this room until tomorrow.
Woman: Oh, my. Well, I guess we could go to a restaurant…
Painter: Why don’t you choose a color that goes with your linoleum? I could mix up a shade of latex semi-gloss that matches this blue.
Woman: What about the latex semi-gloss in white? Couldn’t I wash that down if it got dirty?
Painter: Yes, you could, but you’ll still have to do it more often than if you choose another color. And if you clean it too often, the finish will start to rub off.
Woman: Maybe we’d better stick with the enamel then.
3.
Tenant: Look at the ceiling; it’s cracked and peeling over here; there’s a big water stain on the wall in the corner, and--
Landlord: Okay, why don’t you get some paint and fix it up and I’ll pay for it.
Tenant: I don’t think that’s going to fix the problem. It’s happened before and I don’t feel like wasting my time and energy covering up a problem that’s just going to happen again.
Landlord: well, I’m not sure what else you want me to do. I said I’d pay to fix it.
Tenant: I want you to find out what’s causing this!
Landlord: Well, I’ll talk to Steven upstairs and warn him to be more careful in the future.
Tenant: I don’t think Steven is the problem. The last time this happened he wasn’t even home. Besides, he’s always been a considerate neighbor.
Landlord: Maybe you steam up the room yourself. That can cause a lot of chipping and peeling. A small room like this full of steam can do a lot of damage.
Tenant: Look, don’t try to turn this around on me. I always leave the window and door open so it doesn’t steam up. Either you send someone over to repair this, or else I’ll get somebody and deduct the cost from the rent. It’s up to you.
4.
Meg: Tony? Tony? Tony!
Tony: Huh? What?
Meg: I can’t stand it. It’s freezing in here. Aren’t you cold?
Tony: Well, turn the heat on.
Meg: I tried. There’s no heat coming up.
Tony: What time is it?
Meg: It’s about 5:30. The heat should be on by now. This is the third time this week that we haven’t gotten heat until after 8:00. Isn’t that against the law?
Tony: Yeah, the heat is supposed to be on between 5 AM and 11 AM every day. What he’s doing is illegal.
Meg: I’m going to call the Housing authority and report him.
Tony: Maybe we should talk to him first.
Meg: We already complained in the note we sent with the rent check last week. I’m tired of waiting for him to give us enough heat. If we don’t’ do something right away, you’re going to wake up next to an icicle one morning.
Section 2: Tenants’ rights
Exercise 1
1. It is against the law to change your locks.
2. A tenant must clean an apartment when he or she moves in.
3. It is always illegal for a landlord to enter your apartment without your permission.
4. You should always keep the receipts that you make.
5. You can deduct money from the rent to pay for a window that you broke.
6. A landlord must fix any problem within thirteen days.
7. If you change the locks on your apartment, you have to pay for it yourself.
8. A landlord must tell you three days before he or she enters your apartment.
9. If you want a bigger sink, your landlord must pay for it.
10. Tenants who have trouble with their landlords can get help from special housing. Agencies.
Exercise 2
1.
Recording: You have reached the offices of the City Housing Authority. Our hours are 10 to 4 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; and 10 to 3 on Friday. Our offices are closed on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday and all legal holidays. This office handles tenant and landlord disputes. At the sound of the tone, please leave your name, phone number, and a brief description of your problem. Thank you for calling, and have a wonderful day.
Mr. Hansen: Uh, yeah. Umm. My name is Henry Hansen. I own a multiple dwelling apartment building on 24th and Pine Avenue. One of my tenants has been complaining about a leak in his bathroom that we think is coming from the apartment upstairs. The problem is that I can’t get into the upstairs unit. The tenant is never home and he keeps telling me that he’s too busy to let me in to have a look. I’ve been trying to get in for over three weeks. The leak is really
starting to cause a lot of damage, and the downstairs tenant is very angry. I need to get in to that apartment.
2.
Vivian: Hey Susan, how’s it going?
Susan: Terrible. I’m really angry at Pat, my landlord.
Vivian: Why? What did he do this time?
Susan: When I came home yesterday, the front door was wide open, the cat was hiding in the closet, and there was Pat--
Vivian: Uh oh. “Mr. Fix-it” strikes again. What was your landlord, quote,
fixing this time?
Susan: You should have seen it. He must have had seventeen different wrenches, pliers, hammers, and screwdrivers spread out all over my kitchen floor just to change a little washer in the leaky sink.
Vivian: Well that’s good. You’ve been complaining about that for a long time.
Susan: Yeah, but he didn’t even tell me that he was coming. He just showed up while I was at work. He does this all the time. Once, when I was throwing a
dinner party for eight people, I spent all day cooking and cleaning, and when I ducked out for a minute to buy some wine, “good ole” Pat snuck in to repair the broken light in my bedroom closet. I nearly had a heart attack when I walked in and found him there.
Vivian: At least he fixed the light. My landlord doesn’t’ even return my phone calls when I have complaints.
Susan: But it’s creepy not knowing when Pat is going to show up.
Vivian: Look, your rent is dirt cheap, and you have a landlord who cares about the condition of your building. I don’t think you have anything to complain about.
3. (Phone ringing)
Advocate: Tenants Advocacy Resource center. May I help you?
Tenant: Yes, I’m having a problem with my landlord and I need your help.
Advocate: What’s the problem?
Tenant: I moved into my apartment two and a half years ago. I was really happy at first. I mean, the neighborhood is great, the apartment gets good light, the neighbors are considerate, and the rent is actually quite reasonable.
Advocate: It sounds O.K. so far.
Tenant: The landlord is even a nice enough guy, but he and I just can’t seem to agree on repair costs.
Advocate: Has he been unwilling to make repairs?
Tenant: It’s not that he’s unwilling. He just takes too long. When I first moved in, the heater was broken, and it took him three months to fix it.
Advocate: Not having heat in the winter is an emergency situation. You only have to wait three days. Your landlord—
Tenant: No, it wasn’t an emergency. I moved in the summer, so I didn’t need the heater right away, but still, it took him three months.
Advocate: And what’s your current problem?
Tenant: Two weeks ago was my thirtieth birthday. My friends threw me a surprise party. They showed up with a ton of food and a keg of beer, and they even had a live rock and roll band. It turned into an all-night party, and—
Advocate: And your neighbors started complaining about the noise.
Tenant: No, we cleaned up the glass and covered the open window with a board. The first day the next day, I got a repair person to come over and fix the
window. Since he was already here, I had him fix the broken stove which I had been complaining to the landlord about for over two months. I figured I’d kill two birds with one stone. Then, last week, when I mailed in the rent check, I deducted the repair costs. Of course, I remembered to include copies of the receipts. But, this morning, my landlord called me and said that he won’t pay for the repairs. He said I owe him the amount that I deducted from the rent check. That doesn’t seem fair. What should I do?
Part Four Focus: Affirmative and negative
Yes/No Questions
Exercise 1
1. Can’t a landlord throw you out without 30 days notice?
2. Don’t you own your own room?
3. Did you complain to the housing authority about your broken toilet?
4. Didn’t you have a view from the apartment on Main Street?
5. Are the utilities included in the rent?
6. Can’t the landlord evict you because you complain to the housing authority?
7. Aren’t you going to stop paying your rent until the landlord fixes your sink?
8. Don’t you have a two-bedroom condominium?
9. Isn’t Pete’s apartment under rent control?
10. Did Barbara just refinish her hardwood floors?
Exercise 2
11. Can’t a landlord throw you out without 30 days notice?
12. Don’t you own your own room?
13. Did you complain to the housing authority about your broken toilet?
14. Didn’t you have a view from the apartment on Main Street?
15. Are the utilities included in the rent?
16. Can’t the landlord evict you because you complain to the housing authority?
17. Aren’t you going to stop paying your rent until the landlord fixes your sink?
18. Don’t you have a two-bedroom condominium?
19. Isn’t Pete’s apartment under rent control?
20. Did Barbara just refinish her hardwood floors?
Exercise 3A
Cindy: Well, I’ve just moved here from Chicago. I don’t know anyone in this city yet, but the people at work are very friendly. I work downtown and don’t have a car, so I’d really like to find a place that has a bus line that goes directly downtown. Even though I’m single, I would like a two-bedroom apartment, but I can only pay $600 a month. Since I’m new in this city, I don’t have any furniture, so I’ll need a furnished place. Now, I don’t need a very big kitchen. I don’t really like to cook. But I must have a bathtub.
Exercise 3B
1. Now let’s see. Don’t you need s one-bedroom apartment?
2. Didn’t you say you wanted to drive to work?
3. Didn’t you tell me you found a job?
4. Can’t you pay $700 a month?
5. Don’t you live with someone?
6. Didn’t you live in Chicago before?
7. Don’t you have some friends in this city?
8. Won’t you need a garage?
9. Didn’t you want a furnished apartment?
10. Don’t you prefer a place with a bathroom?
Part Five Listening Practice
Exercise 1
1. Haven’t you moved in yet?
2. What’s your new apartment like?
3. When will the landlord fix the stove?
4. Where is all of that noise coming from?
5. What seems to be the problem?
6. How do you like your new house?
Exercise 2
1. He suggested that I deduct the cost from next month’s rent.
2. Doesn’t this city have rent control?
3. Poor Mr. Thompson. His heater is broken again.
4. There’s one-bedroom apartment with a garage, and a studio with a view.
5. I don’t want Jeffrey to move in with me because Edward says he’s a real pig in the kitchen.
6. My bathroom sink is broken again.
7. Sam is looking for a studio apartment near his office.
Exercise 3
1. Question: Where is this conversation probably taking place?
Advocate: How can I help you?
Tenant: The heater in my apartment is broken. A asked the landlord to fix it four weeks ago, but he still hasn’t done it. He says that since my rent is too low, I have to pay for a new heater. Is that true?
Advocate: No, it isn’t. The law in this city says that your landlord must make sure that your heater works.
Tenant: Bur, I’ve asked him many times to fix it, and he won’t do it. I don’t have the money to move to another apartment! And, if I make trouble, he might make me leave!
Advocate: Don’t worry, that won’t happen. We will help you deal with your landlord. First, we’ll write him a letter, and if that doesn’t work, we’ll talk legal action.
2. Question: How many rooms are there in this house?
Agent: Come right this way, Ms Lindeman. Take a look at the view from that window. Isn’t it spectacular?
Ms. Lindeman: oh my, yes, it is quite lovely, but this room isn’t big enough for my desk. I do need a large space for my desk.
Agent: No problem. It’s just you and your husband, right? So you could use
the second bedroom as an office.
Ms. Lindeman: yes…. But what if we have guests—I really don’t like having my guests sleep in the living room.
Agent: No, I agree, but you could put a sofa bed in the dining room. You know the dining room has a really lovely picture window—the sofa bed would go very well under that window.
Ms. Lindeman: Oh I don’t think I want a sofa bed in the dining room.
Agent: it’s really a very big room. And speaking of big, you have got to see the kitchen. It’s the most modern updated kitchen I’ve show anyone in a long time…
3. Question: Who is causing noise problems in the building?
(Doorbell)
Rob: Yes?
Adele: Hi. My name’s Adele. I’m your downstairs neighbor.
Rob: Oh, hi. My name’s Rob; Rob Adams.
Adele: Yeah, well listen, Rob, we need to talk about the noise problem.
Rob: I’m glad you stopped by, Adele. I’ve been having a problem with noise myself.
Adele: Well, I’m sure it’s not coming from my apartment. I never play my stereo after nine at night because I go to bed early. Unfortunately, you don’t …
Rob: I didn’t realize my stereo was waking you up.
Adele: I don’t think you’re playing it that loud, Rob. It’s just that I can feel the vibrations through the ceiling. All that thump-thump-thumping drives me crazy.
Rob: Yeah, I guess it would. Stereos are almost as annoying as the sound of a TV bright and early in the morning.
Adele: You can hear my TV?
Rob: It makes me up all the time.
Adele: Gee, these walls are a lot thinner than I thought …
Rob: Uh-huh; and since our schedules are so different, we’re going to have to make some changes.
4. Question: what kind of place will Alice probably get?
Frank: So Alice, how do you like where you’re living?
Alice: Well Frank, the neighborhood is very safe and shopping is really convenient. But I’m kind of getting ready to look for a new place.
Frank: Why? What’s the matter?
Alice: I don’t know. I guess it’s just such an old house. There’s always something going wrong. Last week it was the water heater. This week the sink got stopped up. And there’s always the lawn.
Frank: Yeah, I guess it must be difficult. Having your own home is lot of work. If something breaks you have to fix it. How about selling your house and buy a Cando? They just built those beautiful new Candos over by the golf course. I bet you can get a great place with two bathrooms and a private deck for a good price.
Alice: I’m just not crazy about Candos. They feel like apartment. But you pay almost as much as you would for a house.
Frank: well, now that your kids are grown, you really don’t need that much room. Maybe you should rent a four-room place at a pretty reasonable rate. If you had any trouble, all you’d need to do is call the landlord to come and fix it.
Alice: Oh, I’m too used to having privacy and not worrying about noise. No, I just need a place that’s in better condition. I don’t want to spend all my time
fixing things. Still, I want my own place. But next time, I want a place that’s in perfect condition. No more fixer-uppers.
Exercise 4
1. Don’t forget to sign your complete name and add the date. Otherwise, it won’t be legal.
2. I’m warning you. If you don’t pay the rent by Friday, you’re out of here.
3. My landlord’s fantastic. Every time I have a problem, he’s there the next day.
4. My neighbors were at it again until 7 AM this morning.
5. I’m looking for an apartment that’s too expensive, but I’m willing to pay enough for a nice place.
6. In my new apartment, I’ll have my own room, where ii can keep my computer, and where no one will bother me.
7. My landlord just raised my rent from $800 to $1200 a month.
8. Sam spilled a glass of red wine on the couch and I can’t get it out.
9. Oh boy! The kitchen sink is full of water and the plunger won’t work.
10. The total for my electric, gas and water bills was over $250 last month.
Chapter Four A Healthy Excuse
Part Two Main Dialogue
Exercise 1 Scanning for the main idea
Mother: Christine, it’s time to get up. You don’t want to be late for school.
Chris: I don’t feel well, Mom.
Mother: Oh, what’s wrong?
Chris: I don’t know…I’m just a little under the weather, that’s all.
Mother: Do you have a fever? Come here, let me feel your head…you don’t seem to have a fever; maybe I should get the thermometer…
Chris: It’s mostly in my stomach.
Mother: Well, what exactly is wrong? Are you nauseous; do you have gas pains; do you have heartburn?
Chris: No, not exactly. My stomach just feels funny.
Mother: Was it something you ate? You didn’t throw up, did you?
Chris: No.
Mother: What did you and your friends eat at the mall last night?
Chris: The usual junk. You know, burgers and fries.
Mother: I hope you weren’t drinking with your friends last night. You know what will happen if I find out you were up to that again.
Chris: Mom, I promise you I wouldn’t do that.
Mother: I should hope not. I’m sure you know how many young people die behind the wheel every year because of alcohol. Drinking and driving do not mix.
Chris: Yes, mother…
Mother: You have to be very careful. There are a lot of kids getting into trouble just to be part of the “in” crowd. You shouldn’t have to do bad things just to be popular.
Chris: Mom, please give it a rest. I don’t feel well, remember?
Mother: Okay, now can you tell me what else hurts besides your stomach? Is your throat sore?
Chris: A little.
Mother: Ooh, it could be that nasty flu that’s going around. Three people in my office were out with it last week. Open your mouth; let me take a look.
Chris: Aahh…
Mother: Well. I can’t see any inflammation and your glands look normal.
Chris: But it hurts.
Mother: You certainly look fine. But then again, I’m not a doctor. Maybe we should give Dr, Lewis a call. Maybe he can see us this afternoon.
Chris: No, it’s probably just a 24-hour flu. If I stay home and rest today, I’m sure I’ll be fine tomorrow.
Mother: No, Christine, I’m a little concerned. I don’t know how to treat this. Your temperature seems normal; your throat looks fine and your color is good. But, something is wrong. I would feel better if we called the doctor.
Chris: But it’s just my stomach!
Mother: Is it diarrhea? Do you have cramps?
Chris: Yes.
Mother: Well, which one?
Chris: Uh, cramps I guess.
Mother: You guess? What’s going on here, Christine?
Chris: I told you, I don’t feel—
(Telephone rings)
Mother: Hang on a minute. Hello? Yes? Oh, hello dear. What’s that? Oh, oh yes; I’ll be sure to tell her. Good-bye.
Chris: Who was that?
Mother: That was Kathy
Chris: What did she want?
Mother: She called to wish you good lucky today.
Chris: Good luck?
Mother: Uh-huh. Your big algebra test—that you didn’t study for last night—is today.
Chris: I, I, well…
Mother: Sounds to me like your mysterious illness is a case of algebraitis, and I’ve got just the cure. You get dressed right now and march off to school, young lady.
Chris: But, I, I—
Mother: And we’ll talk about this when you get home.
Exercise 4 Vocabulary in Context
NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCE
Chris: I’m just a little under the weather, that’s all.
NARRATOR: CONTEXT
Chris: I don’t feel well, Mom.
Mother: Oh, what’s wrong?
Chris: I don’t know … I’m just a little under the weather, that’s all.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE
Chris: I’m just a little under the weather, that’s all.
NARRATOR: 2. SENTENCE
Mother: I’m sure you know how many young people die behind the wheel every year because of alcohol.
NARRATOR: CONTEXT
Mother: I hope you weren’t drinking with your friends last night. You know what will happen if I find out that you were up to that again.
Chris: Mom, I promised you I wouldn’t do that.
Mother: I should hope not. I’m sure you know how many young people die behind the wheel every year because of alcohol. Drinking and driving do not mix.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE
Mother: I’m sure you know how many young people die behind the wheel every year because of alcohol.
NARRATOR: 3. SENTENCE
Mother: There are a lot of kids getting into trouble just to be part of the “in” crowd.
NARRATOR: CONTEXT
Mother: Drinking and driving do not mix.
Chris: Yes, mother ….
Mother: You shouldn’t have to do bad things just to be popular.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE
Mother: There are a lot of kids getting into trouble just to be part of the “in” crowd.
NARRATOR: 4. SENTENCE
Chris: Mom, please give it a rest.
NARRATOR: CONTEXT
Mother: You have to be very careful. There are a lot of kids getting into trouble just to be part of the “in” crowd.
Chris: Mom, please give it a rest. I don’t feel well, remember?
NARRATOR: SENTENCE
Chris: Mom, please give it a rest.
NARRATOR: 5. SENTENCE
Mother: It could be that nasty flu that’s going around.
NARRATOR: CONTEXT
Mother: Ooh, it could be that nasty flu that’s going around. Three people in my office were out with it last week.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE
Mother: It could be that nasty flu that’s going around.
NARRATOR: 6. SENTENCE
Mother: Well, I can’t see any inflammation, and your glands look normal.
NARRATOR: CONTEXT
Mother: Open your mouth; let me take a look.
Chris: Aahh…
Mother: Well, I can’t see any inflammation, and your glands look normal.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE
Mother: Well, I can’t see any inflammation, and your glands look normal.
NARRATOR: 7. SENTENCE
Mother: I don’t know how to treat this.
NARRATOR: CONTEXT
Mother: I don’t know how to treat this. Your temperature seems normal; your throat looks fine and your color is good. But, something is wrong. I would feel better if we called the doctor.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE
Mother: I don’t know how to treat this.
Part Three Expansion
Section 1: Illness
Exercise 1B:
1.
(Telephone rings)
Jim: Hello.
Marty: Hi. It’s Marty. How are you? We missed you at the game today
Jim: Yeah. I’ve been in bed for a couple of days.
Marty: Oh gee. What’s wrong?
Jim: Oh, I’m just a little under the weather, I guess. My nose is topped up and I’ve just felt crummy.
Marty: Yeah, everybody seems to have something that’s going around. Have you seen a doctor?
Jim: No. I just got some non-prescription nasal spray at the drugstore and I’m drinking plenty of fluids. One more day of rest and I’m sure I’ll be back to work. I had chills the first day and my stomach was upset, but now it’s really only my nose.
Marty: Well that’s good. Listen, I won’t keep you any longer. I’m sure you’ll want to rest. Do you think you’ll be going to the game on Wednesday?
Jim: Oh, I’m sure. I’ll be fine by then.
Marty: Great. Well, take care. I’ll see you on Wednesday.
Jim: Yeah. Thanks for calling.
Marty: Bye.
2.
Doctor: O. K., Mike. You said it’s around your stomach. Please take off your shirt.
Mike: O.K…. The rash is all over my right leg, too, Doctor.
Doctor: I’ll look at that in just a minute. Have you been out in the woods lately?
Mike: Yes. I went for a hike in the country on Saturday.
Doctor: Uh-huh; and when did you first notice the rash?
Mike: On Monday. At first I thought it was very uncomfortable. I washed it with antiseptic soap, but that didn’t’ seem to help, and by Tuesday, it started to itch and burn.
Doctor: Did you notice if you had a fever or not?
Mike: I didn’t take my temperature, but aside from the itching, I feel fine.
Doctor: And, any difficulty breathing?
Mike: No.
Doctor: Sore throat or runny nose?
Mike: No.
Doctor: O.K. I think you’re going to be fine. I’m going to prescribe some cream that will help with the rash.
Mike: Thanks, doctor.
Doctor: And make sure to thoroughly wash all clothing that you were wearing during your hike last Saturday.
3.
Mindy: What is it Lou? Your stomach again?
Lou: No, no … I’m all right.
Mindy: Lou, I can tell when you get that look on your face.
Lou: It’s nothing. Probably too much food at dinner. Ooh… Uh!!
Mindy: Lou, that’s it! You’re going back to the doctor tomorrow. This has gone on too long!
Lou: No … Listen, I’ll take some Fizz-Away and I’ll be fine in the morning.
Mindy: Fizz-Away? Fizz-Away is an over-the-counter antacid. That’s not going to help you, Lou. Your problem is too serious for antacid to help you. You know, if you don’t watch out, you’re going to end up on the surgeon’s table just like your brother.
Lou: Oh, don’t be silly. He never took care of himself and he drank like a fish. It’s different with me. I just eat a little too much sometimes.
Mindy: look, this a problem that runs in your family. Your father had it, your brother, your Uncle Leo…
Lou: Mindy, this is not a hereditary condition.
Mindy: No, but they say that lifestyle and poor eating habits create the problem and that is something that you get from your family.
Lou: Listen, this is ridiculous. Ooh…Ow…Oh! Where’s the Fizz-Away? It’s
burning.
Mindy: Oh, Lou. This can’t go on!
Lou: Look, it was probably just the fried chicken at dinner.
Mindy: Here, take this. Now, I’m not taking no for an answer. You’re going to the doctor tomorrow and that’s final! Fried chicken! How come I don’t have any pain? I ate the same food that you had.
Lou: Oh, okay, okay; I’ll go. Ow!
Exercise 2B
Section 2: AIDS
1
Al: Did you see this article about the blood shortage?
Bev: No, what does it say?
Al: Al the blood banks in town are reporting record shortages. Not enough people are giving blood and the hospitals are running out.
Bev: That’s terrible. If somebody has an accident or needs surgery, blood is
very important.
Al: Yeah, it says here that unless something is done soon, there’s going to be real trouble.
Bev: Well, then, go get your coat; let’s go.
Al: Huh?
Bev: Let’s go to the blood bank right now and make a donation!
Al: But, giving blood hurts! And besides, I don’t know if it’s such a safe thing to do.
Bev: What are you talking about?
Al: Well, what about AIDS? Why do you think fewer people are giving blood? I bet they’re afraid they might get infected somehow.
Bev: Oh, I hadn’t thought about that. Why don’t we call the blood bank and ask them? Then we can find out for sure.
Al: Good idea.
2.
Mom: Hi, honey; how was your day?
Dad: Okay. Things were busy all day. How about you?
Mom: I got three new clients this afternoon.
Dad: That’s great. Where’s Bobby?
Mom: He’s upstairs playing. I got a call this morning from Ms. Langsford.
Dad: Who?
Mom: The director of Bobby’s day care.
Dad: Oh?
Mom: She wants us to attend a special parents meeting next Wednesday.
Dad: Really? What’s up?
Mom: One of the kids in Bobby’s play group has been diagnosed with AIDS.
Dad: Wow. Do you know who it is?
Mom: Jason Mitsumoto.
Dad: Jason? Isn’t that the little boy Bobby always plays with?
Mom: Uh-huh. His mother had the HIV virus and didn’t know it. Jason was born with it.
Dad: have Jason’s parents taken him out of the school?
Mom: No. They want to keep his life as normal as possible until he’s too sick to attend.
Dad: Well, I’m not sure I want our son playing with a child who has AIDS.
Mom: I’m nervous, too. Why don’t we attend the meeting and find out what’s going on.
Part Four Focus: Number stress
Exercise 1
1. My appointment is at 2:15.
2. You need to get a yearly check-up after you turn fifty.
3. The new patient is in room 1335.
4. Your appointment with Dr. Stevens is on April 30th.
5. Your daughter was born at exactly 3:40 yesterday afternoon.
6. Johnny’s cut required over fourteen stitches.
7. Thelma Watkins didn’t see a doctor until she was sixteen years old.
8. That medical center has seventy nurses on staff.
9. The patient in room six is ninety years old.
10. George was really sick last year. He was in bed for eighteen days.
Exercise 2
1. Thirteen students at Christine’s school have the flue.
2. That x-ray cost him $90.
3. I bought some vitamins for $18.
4. To stay healthy you should drink more than sixty ounces of water each day.
5. At least 50% of the people in my office got poison oak at the company
picnic.
6. A new allergy treatment is discussed on page 314 in the new medical journal.
7. This medicine is only good for sixteen days.
8. Doctors now say that many people develop allergies after age thirty.
9. The new baby was nineteen inches and six pounds fifteen ounces.
10. My friend told me that 80% of the people with asthma are over seventy.
Part Five Listening Practice
Exercise 1
1. How are you feeling today?
2. What kind of symptoms are you experiencing?
3. Has your child had a vaccination yet?
4. What kind of prescription did the doctor give you?
5. I’m having trouble breathing. What should I do?
6. What do you need for your first aid kit?
7. What is the treatment for allergies?
Exercise 2
1. Tim is in bed with the measles.
2. Ms. Pinter needs radiation treatment.
3. Let’s see. You gave me two dollars and the antacid cost a dollar fifty.
4. Be careful. There’s something going around.
5. Mrs. Blackstone has just found out that she has poison oak.
6. The doctors don’t know how to treat Mr. Mason’s illness.
7. When I went to the drugstore, I got a bottle of cough medicine for Bob and some deodorant for Jerry.
Exercise 3
1. Question: What illness does this person have?
Husband: You were in there for a long time!
Wife: It looks a while for the doctor to get to me. Have ever seen the clinic this crowed before?
Husband: So, what did Dr. Johnson do?
Wife: Not too much, really. He checked my heart and my lungs—you know, the usual stuff—and asked me some questions.
Husband: Did you ask him about your hair?
Wife: Uh-huh. He said that it won’t start growing back until after the last chemo treatment.
Husband: And does he know if the treatment is working?
Wife: No, he couldn’t say for sure. He did tell me that all of my symptoms—the diarrhea, vomiting, and fever are very normal and that my body is pretty strong.
Husband: But I want to know if this is working.
Wife: I guess we’ll just have to wait and see. My chances are pretty good. We caught it early, and since I began treatment right away, I should be all right.
Husband: I sure hope so.
Wife: Yes, I want to live a long, long term.
2. Question: Which symptoms does Mary have?
Mom: Hi, honey; how was school today?
Mary: Okay, I guess.
Mom: Come here a minute, Mary; let me have a look at you. Are you feeling all right? You don’t look good.
Mary: I’m just a little tired…
Mom: Let me feel your forehead. Goodness, you’re burning up! I think you may be coming down with something.
Mary: Come on, Mom; I’m fine. Janet and I just ran from the bus stop, that’s why I’m not.
Mom: No, I don’t think that explains this. How does your throat feel?
Mary: Fine.
Mom: How about your stomach? You haven’t had diarrhea, have you? Last
time you were sick, you had diarrhea and chills, remember?
Mary: My stomach’s fine, Mom.
Mom: How about your head, does it hurt?
Mary: I told you I feel okay.
Mom: I would feel better if you took some aspirin and rested just to be sure you’re not getting that bug that’s been going around.
Mary: But, Mom; tonight’s Emily’s birthday party! I don’t want to miss it. Everybody’s going to be there.
Mom: I’m sorry honey; if you’re sick, you’re going to have to stay home.
3. Question: Why is the woman going to the doctor?
Female 1: I can’t believe I’m leaving for Africa in twelve days!
Female 2: Are you all set to go?
Female 1: I think so. I’ve already gotten my ticket, my passport, and my visas.
Female 2: What about clothing? Is the weather going to be extreme where you’re going?
Female 1: No, not really. I did a web search about that, and I’m just going to bring my usual camping gear.
Female 2: That’s convenient.
Female 1: There are only two more major things that I need to do on my check list and I’ll be ready to leave.
Female 2: Yeah?
Female 1: I need to swing by Star Drugs and get my prescriptions refilled, and then I need to see Dr. Garrison for my shots.
Female 2: Ow. That doesn’t sound like fun.
Female 1: I know, but it’s worth it for a trip to Africa!
4. Question: why is this person visiting the doctor?
Doctor: Okay. Let me just ask you a few questions,
Patient: All right, Doctor.
Doctor: Now do you have any chronic health problems?
Patient: Well, nothing very serious, although I do have allergy problems
sometimes.
Doctor: Have you been tested for hay fever? I can give a test today.
Patient: No, I don’t think I need a test. If I have a problem, I buy over-the-counter antihistamines, and they work fine.
Doctor: Okay. Now, let me ask another question. Have you ever had any serious illnesses?
Patient: No, I’ve been lucky. I’m really pretty healthy. I’ve just had the usual childhood diseases.
Doctor: And your family? Has anyone in your family suffered from any serious diseases?
Patient: My grandmother died of cancer and mu uncle has heart trouble, but everyone else is in good shape.
Doctor: No diabetes or high blood pressure?
Patient: Not that I know of.
Doctor: Great. Now, the nurse will be in s second to take a blood test. I’m going to send the test off to the lab.
Patient: Should I call you in a few days?
Doctor: No, I’ll call you if there are any problems.
Exercise 4
1. A: Now, don’t worry. This will only hurt for a sec…
B: Ouch!
2. Ooh, that’s a nasty cut. You really need to take care of it.
3. Eddy’s having trouble breathing. What should he take?
4. (Shivering) Ooh. I don’t know what happened. Suddenly, I feel terrible.
5. (Read with nasal congestion) I was awake all night because I really had trouble breathing.
6. Now, I want you to take two of these three times a day.
7. Take this and you’ll stop sneezing in less than an hour.
8. If you go back to work tomorrow, everyone will catch what you have.
9. Oh look! What are all those red spots on your arms?
10. At that time of the year, I sneeze all day and all night.
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