Caros alunos: aqui vocês encontram diálogos que são impressindíveis para quem busca fluência em Inglês no menor tempo possível.

Após ouvir as conversações – sugiro que 03 vezes – tentem completar as lacunas, em um caderno, e somente depois de identificar as palavras ouvidas verifiquem se suas suposições estavam corretas.

Não se trata de uma tarefa fácil, mas sim de o melhor exercício para quem procura dominar a língua Inglesa.

Mais uma vez, nunca desistam diante do fracasso. Ele é apenas mais um troféu nas conquistas, ok?

Aproveitem muito bem todos os exercícios!!!

Grande abraço do

Gafa!

Diálogo #02 “A Day at School”

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A Day at School

Listen to the dialogue and complete the gaps:

Randall: Hello. Today I’m interviewing Joshua on his

going to a Japanese school. Now Joshua, what time do you go to

?

Joshua: Eight O’clock.

Randall: Eight O’clock. And do you

by yourself, or on a school bus?

Joshua: No, I have a group that goes with me.

Randall: So you go with a group?

Joshua:

.

Randall: Now what

of things do you take to school?

Joshua: I take my taiso fuku, that is gym clothes, and I take my backpack and my books [Oh, okay] and

like that.

Script

Randall: Hello. Today I’m interviewing Joshua on his experiences going to a Japanese school. Now Joshua, what time do you go to school?

Joshua: Eight O’clock.

Randall: Eight O’clock. And do you go by yourself, or on a school bus?

Joshua: No, I have a group that goes with me.

Randall: So you go with a group?

Joshua: Uh-huh.

Randall: Now what kinds of things do you take to school?

Joshua: I take my taiso fuku, that is gym clothes, and I take my backpack and my books [ Oh, okay. ] and stuff like that.

Randall: Okay and what is the first thing you do when you get to school?

Joshua: We do “kiritsu, rei.”

Randall: “Kiritsu” and “rei.” Now what are those?

Joshua: It means “stand up, bow.”

Randall: Stand up and bow.

Joshua: Uh-huh.

Randall: And what do you study at school?

Joshua: We study kokugo, that is writing and reading and stuff like that [ Okay ], and sansu, that’s math. [ Okay. ]. And, let’s see . . . , we do gym too.

Randall: Okay, and where do you eat lunch? Do you have a lunchroom or cafeteria?

Joshua: No, we eat in our classroom.

Randall: You eat in your classroom! [ Yeah. ]. Oh wow. That is very interesting. Now what time do you come home from school?

Joshua: We come home sometimes at 3:00 and sometimes at 2:00.

Randall: Okay, well thank you very much Joshua.

Joshua: You’re welcome.

Diálogo #03  “Clothing Styles”

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Clothing Styles

Choose the best option, according to the dialogue:

1. What does the man plan to wear during the summer months?

A. a cool hat

B. casual shoes

C. light pants

2. What is one thing the man is NOT going to pack for the winter season?

A. a coat

B. some sweaters

C. a jacket

3. What is the weather like in the spring?

A. It’s windy.

B. It’s rainy.

C. It’s cool.

4. What is an example of an occasion where the man might need formal clothes?

A. a party

B. a business meeting

C. a wedding

5. What did the man wear to his high school graduation?

A. jeans and tennis shoes

B. a casual shirt and tie

C. a suit and dress shoes

Script

Ashley: Hey, Jake. Are you ready for your trip?

Jake: Well, not really. I still have to buy some clothes.

Ashley: Well, what’s the weather like where you’re going?

Jake: Well, uh, it’s really hot in the summer, so I’m going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few t-shirts.

Ashley: What about the rest of the year?

Jake: People say that the fall can still be warm until November, so I’m going to buy some jeans and a few casual shirts.

Ashley: Will you need any warm clothes for the winter?

Jake: Well, the weather doesn’t get too cold, but it often snows in the mountains, so I’m going to buy a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat. I don’t have room in my suitcase to pack a coat, so I’m going to wait until I get there and buy it when I really need it.

Ashley: Are you going to take anything else?

Jake: They say it rains cats and dogs in the spring, but again, I’ll probably just wait and pick up a raincoat or an umbrella later on. But, I’m going to take a good pair of shoes because I plan on walking to and from school everyday.

Ashley: Do you need any clothing for formal occasions?

Jake: Well, you never know when you might needs something on the spur of the moment for a wedding or maybe someone’s graduation, or a nice date, so I’ll probably take some nice slacks, a dress shirt, and a couple (of) crazy ties or two.

Ashley: Um, that makes sense.

Jake: And I’ll just rent a suit or tuxedo if I need anything more formal. Hey, maybe I’ll get married.

Ashley: You? Married? Hah!

Jake: Wait. What are you trying to say?

Ashley: I just can’t imagine you decked out in a tuxedo for any formal occasion. [What?!] I mean, for high school graduation, you wore an old pair of jeans and tennis shoes.

Jake: Hey, there was a reason for that, so let me explain. [Yeah, ha, ha.] No, really. You see, it goes like this . . .

Vocabulary

• rest (noun): what is left over after everything else has be used, eaten, etc.
  - Wow. Your suitcase is already full of shirts and shoes. What are you going to do with the rest of your clothing?
• room (noun): space
  - Do you have any room in your backpack for a couple more books?
• pack (verb): fill a suitcase, box, or another container
  - You’d better start packing your bags tonight so we don’t have to rush out the door tomorrow.
• rain cats and dogs (idiom): rain very hard
  - Last night, I was walking home from work when it began raining cats and dogs. Unfortunately, I didn’t have my umbrella with me.
• pick up (phrasal verb): buy something
  - Could you pick up some white socks from the store on your way home from work?
• formal occasion (noun): an important event where people wear special clothing and behave politely
  - I sometimes rent a tuxedo for formal occasions. I don’t want to buy one that I will only wear once every few years.
• on the spur of the moment (idiom): without planning or preparation
  - She always makes decisions on the spur of the moment, so you never know what she’s planning.
• slacks (noun): good-quality pants
  - You don’t have to wear a suit to the event, but you might want to wear a pair of nice slacks and a conservative tie.
• make sense (idiom): have a clear meaning or a sensible explanation
  - It makes sense to ask teachers to wear a nice shirt and tie to work.
• be decked out (idiom): dressed in formal clothes for special occasions
  - Everyone was shocked when my brother came to the barbecue decked out in a white tuxedo. Then, we realized he came to propose to his girlfriend.

Diálogo # 04 “College Life”

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College Life

Listen to the dialogue and complete the gaps.

Maria: Oh, hi Dave. Long time, no see!

Dave: Hi Maria. I was in the

, so I thought I’d drop by.

Maria: Come on in. [Thanks.]

a seat. Would you like anything to drink? I have Sprite or orange juice.

Dave: Sprite would be fine. So, how have you been?

Maria: Not bad. And you?

Dave: Oh, I’m doing okay, but school has been really hectic these days, and I haven’t had time to

.

Maria: By the way, what’s your major anyway?

Dave: Hotel management.

Maria: Well, what do you want to do once you

?

Dave: Uh… I haven’t decided for sure, but I think I’d like to work for a hotel or travel

in this area.

Script

Maria: Oh, hi Dave. Long time, no see!

Dave: Hi Maria. I was in the neighborhood, so I thought I’d drop by.

Maria: Come on in. [Thanks.] Take a seat. Would you like anything to drink? I have Sprite or orange juice.

Dave: Sprite would be fine. Uh, so, how have you been?

Maria: Oh, not bad. And you?

Dave: Oh, I’m doing okay, but school has been really hectic these days, and I haven’t had time to relax.

Maria: By the way, what’s your major anyway?

Dave: Hotel management.

Maria: Well, what do you want to do once you graduate?

Dave: Uh… I haven’t decided for sure, but I think I’d like to work for a hotel or travel agency in this area. How about you?

Maria: Well, when I first started college, I wanted to major in French, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job using the language, so I changed majors to computer science. [Oh]. With the right skills, landing a job in the computer industry shouldn’t be as difficult.

Dave: So, do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school?

Maria: Well, fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship [Wow] that pays for all of my tuition and books.

Dave: Wow. That’s great.

Maria: Yeah. How about you? Are you working your way through school?

Dave: Yeah. I work three times a week at a restaurant near campus.

Maria: Oh. What do you do there?

Dave: I’m a cook.

Maria: How do you like your job?

Dave: It’s okay. The other workers are friendly, and the pay isn’t bad.

Vocabulary

• hectic (adjective): very busy
  - Life is always very hectic when you’re trying to work and go to school at the same time.
• major (noun or verb): course of study
  - I’m thinking about majoring in computer science next year. (verb)
  - What is your major? (noun)
• land (a job) (verb): to secure, win, or get a job
  - It is becoming increasingly difficult to land a job in the field of language teaching.
• work (your way) through (school) (verb): think through, in this case, work while going to school to support yourself
  - Since my parents had no money, I had no choice but to work myself through school
  - Sometimes we just have to work through many new experiences before we understand the language and culture.

Diálogo # 05 “Daily Schedule”

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Listen to the dialogue and complete the gaps:

Daily Schedule

Woman: So, what’s your usual day like? You always seem so

.

Man: Well, I

get up around 5:00 a.m. and work on the computer until 6:00 a.m.

Woman: Why do you get up so early?

Man: Well, I have to

home at twenty to seven (6:40 a.m.) so I can catch a bus at 7:00 o’clock . It takes me about twenty minutes to walk to the bus stop from my house.

Woman: And what time do you get to work?

Man: Uh, my bus

about an hour to get there, but it stops right in front of my office.

Woman: That’s nice. And what time do you get off work?

Man: Uh,

5:00 o’clock. Then, we eat dinner around 6:30, and my wife and I read and play with the kids until 8:00 or so.

Woman: So, when do you work on your website? You said one time that you create it at home?

Man: Well, my wife and I

watch TV or talk until 10:00 o’clock. She then often reads while I work on my site, and I sometimes stay up until the

hours of the morning, but I try to finish everything by one or two.

Woman: And then you get up at 5:00 a.m.?

Man: Well, yeah, but it’s important to live a balanced life. I enjoy what I do, but you have to set aside

for family and yourself.

Woman: I agree.

Man: But I think my wife has the toughest job. She

her whole day taking care of our family . . . taking the kids to school, working in the garden, buying

, taking the kids to piano lessons . . . [Wow!] That’s a full-time job, but she enjoys what she does.

Woman: Well, it sounds you’re a busy, but lucky man.

Man: I think so too.

Script

Woman: So, what’s your usual day like? You always seem so busy.

Man: Well, I usually get up around 5:00 a.m. and work on the computer until 6:00 a.m.

Woman: Why do you get up so early?

Man: Well, I have to leave home at twenty to seven (6:40 a.m.) so I can catch a bus at 7:00 o’clock . It takes me about twenty minutes to walk to the bus stop from my house.

Woman: And what time do you get to work?

Man: Uh, my bus takes about an hour to get there, but it stops right in front of my office.

Woman: That’s nice. And what time do you get off work?

Man: Uh, around 5:00 o’clock. Then, we eat dinner around 6:30, and my wife and I read and play with the kids until 8:00 or so.

Woman: So, when do you work on your website? You said one time that you create it at home?

Man: Well, my wife and I often watch TV or talk until 10:00 o’clock. She then often reads while I work on my site, and I sometimes stay up until the early hours of the morning, but I try to finish everything by one or two.

Woman: And then you get up at 5:00 a.m.?

Man: Well, yeah, but it’s important to live a balanced life. I enjoy what I do, but you have to set aside time for family and yourself.

Woman: I agree.

Man: But I think my wife has the toughest job. She spends her whole day taking care of our family . . . taking the kids to school, working in the garden, buying groceries, taking the kids to piano lessons . . . [Wow!] That’s a full-time job, but she enjoys what she does.

Woman: Well, it sounds you’re a busy, but lucky man.

Man: I think so too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vocabulary

• catch (verb): to get on
  - I have to catch a bus in front of the bus station.
• get off work (verb): finish work
  - She seldom gets off work before 6:00 p.m.
• dinner (noun): sometimes supper
  - We seldom eat dinner after 8:00 p.m.
• stay up (verb): not go to bed
  - I almost never stay up past midnight.
• set aside (verb): reserve, allow, or give a certain amount to
  - You have to set aside enough time to study for your classes.
• toughest (adjective): most difficult, hardest
  - The toughest part about being a parent is setting aside time for both work, family, and self.
• take care of (verb): watch, look after
  - You should take care of yourself so you don’t get sick.
• groceries (noun): food and other items at a supermarket
  - Mom is going to pick up some groceries from the store for dinner.

Listen to the dialogue and complete the gaps:

Diálogo # 06 “A Fun Day”

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A Fun Day

Girl: Dad, I’m

today. I want to go to a

.

Dad: A movie today? Well, I don’t

. Here, let me look at the

. Okay, ah, here’s a movie that

in the afternoon at 2:45. Well, should we take mommy with us?

Girl: Yeah.

Dad: Okay, we have to wait for mommy because she’s at a

right now.

Girl: Okay.

Dad: Alright. And what should we do

we see the movie?

Girl: Go on a walk.

Dad: Well, where would you like to go on a walk ? Would you like to go

to the beach or through the park?

Girl: To the beach.

Dad: To the beach. Well that

great. And then maybe we can go out to eat tonight. Does that sound

?

Girl: Yeah [alright].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Script

Girl: Dad, I’m bored today. Can I go to a movie?

Dad: A movie today? Well, I don’t know. Here. Let me look at the newspaper. Okay. Ah, here’s a movie starts in the afternoon at 2:45. Well should we take mommy with us?

Girl: Yeah.

Dad: Okay, we have to wait for mommy because she’s at a meeting right now.

Girl: Okay.

Dad: Alright. And what should we do after we see the movie?

Girl: Go on a little walk.

Dad: Well, where would you like to go on a walk? Would you like to go down to the beach or through the park?

Girl: To the beach.

Dad: To the beach. Well that sounds great. And then maybe we can go out to eat tonight. Does that sound okay?

Girl: Yeah [alright].

Vocabulary

• yeah (adverb): informal for yes; also yep
  - May I use your pen.
  Yeah, sure.
• mommy (noun): an informal word for mother usually used by children; also mom.
  - Mommy. May I watch TV?

Listen to the dialogue and complete the gaps:

Diálogo # 07 “Family Activities”

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Family Activities

 

Emily: Welcome home, Dad.

Dad: Oh, Emily. How are you

?

Emily: Fine.

Dad: Good. And how was

today?

Emily: Really fun.

Dad: Good. And what did you do?

Emily: We made things.

Dad: And what

of things did you make?

Emily: We made books.

Dad: You made books! Okay. And what else?

Emily: We . . . we made paper kangaroos.

Dad: You made paper kangaroos? Okay, and what did you need to make your paper kangaroos? What kind of

did you need?

Emily: We used crayons, papers, glue, and we had to

directions.

Dad: Oh, Okay. Well good. And what did you do after school?

Emily: We went home, played

.

Dad: And did . . . Mom said you went to the junior high school.

Emily: I

my bike in the tennis court.

Dad: Did you go by yourself?

Emily: I went with the whole

, and we went with Nathan, Sara, Rachel.

Dad: You went with your

.

Emily: And my mom, and Aubrey and Joshua.

Dad: Well, that’s great. Well, let’s get

for dinner.

Emily: Okay.

Script

Emily: Welcome home, Dad.

Dad: Oh, Emily. How are you today?

Emily: Fine.

Dad: Good. And how was school today?

Emily: Really fun.

Dad: Good. And what did you do?

Emily: We made things.

Dad: And what types of things did you make?

Emily: We made books.

Dad: You made books! Okay. And what else?

Emily: We . . . we made paper kangaroos.

Dad: You made paper kangaroos? Okay, and what did you need to make your paper kangaroos? What kind of supplies did you need?

Emily: We used crayons, papers, glue, and we had to follow directions.

Dad: Oh, Okay. Well good. And what did you do after school?

Emily: We went home, played games.

Dad: And did . . . Mom said you went to the junior high school.

Emily: I rode my bike in the tennis court.

Dad: Did you go by yourself?

Emily: I went with the whole family, and we went with Nathan, Sara, Racheal.

Dad: You went with your cousins.

Emily: And my mom, and Aubrey and Joshua.

Dad: Well, that’s great. Well, let’s get ready for dinner.

Emily: Okay.

Diálogo #08 “First Date”

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Listen to the dialogue and complete the gaps:

First Date

Girl: He’s here. Bye Dad.

Dad: Wait, wait, wait . . . Where are you going?

Girl: Dad. I’ll already told mom. I’m going out

.

Dad: Who with? You mean you’re going on a date?

Girl: Yeah. Mom met Dirk

. [Dirk!?] He’s soocool. We’re going on a double-date with Cindy and Evan.

Dad: Dirk.

Girl: I have to go.

Dad: Wait, wait. I want to meet this

.

Girl: He’s waiting for me.

Dad: Well, so what are you going to do tonight? Going to the

?

Girl: Dad! We’re going out to eat, and then we’re going to

a movie.

Dad: What movie and what is it rated?

Girl: It’s a science fiction

called . . . well, I don’t know what it is called, but it’s rated PG.

Dad: And where’s the movie showing?

Girl: Down at the Campus Plaza Movie Theater.

Dad: Hey, I was thinking about seeing a movie down there tonight, too.

Girl: Ah, Dad.

Dad: Hey, Let me meet that guy.

[Father looks out the living room window . . .

Hey, that guy has a

!

Girl: Dad. That's not Dirk. That's his older brother. He's taking us there! Can I go now?

Dad: Well . . .

Girl: Mom said I could, and mom knows his

.

Dad: Well . . .

Girl: Dad.

Dad: Okay, but be home by 8:00.

Girl: Eight!? The movie doesn't

until 7:30. Come on, Dad.

Dad: Okay. Be

by 11:00.

Girl: Love you, Dad.

Dad: Love you, too.

Girl: Bye.

Dad:Bye.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Script

 

Girl: He's here. Bye Dad.

Dad: Wait, wait, wait . . . Where are you going?

Girl: Dad. I've already told mom. I'm going out tonight.

Dad: Who with? You mean you're going on a date?

Girl: Yeah. Mom met Dirk yesterday. [Dirk!?] He’s so cool. We’re going on a double-date with Cindy and Evan.

Dad: Dirk.

Girl: I have to go.

Dad: Wait, wait. I want to meet this guy.

Girl: He’s waiting for me.

Dad: Well, so what are you going to do tonight? Going to the library?

Girl: Dad! We’re going out to eat, and then we’re going to catch a movie.

Dad: What movie and what is it rated?

Girl: It’s a science fiction thriller called . . . well, I don’t know what it is called, but it’s rated PG.

Dad: And where’s the movie showing?

Girl: Down at the Campus Plaza Movie Theater.

Dad: Hey, I was thinking about seeing a movie down there tonight, too.

Girl: Ah, Dad.

Dad: Hey, Let me meet that guy.

[Father looks out the living room window . . .

Hey, that guy has a moustache!

Girl: Dad. That's not Dirk. That's his older brother. He's taking us there! Can I go now?

Dad: Well . . .

Girl: Mom said I could, and mom knows his parents.

Dad: Well . . .

Girl: Dad.

Dad: Okay, but be home by 8:00.

Girl: Eight!? The movie doesn't start until 7:30. Come on, Dad.

Dad: Okay. Be back by 11:00.

Girl: Love you, Dad.

Dad: Love you, too.

Girl: Bye.

Dad:Bye.

Vocabulary

• cool (adjective): someone who is good-looking or attractive
  - She thinks the guy is really cool, but she doesn't know him like I do.
• PG (noun): parental guidance
  - The movie is rated PG, so I think we should watch it before we take the kids to see it.
• come on (phrasal verb): used to express that something said is unreasonable
  - Come on, Mom. You can't expect me clean up my room before I go out tonight, can you? .

Choose the best option, according to the dialogue:

Diálogo # 09 "Joe's Hamburguer"

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Hamburguer Restaurant

1. Why does the customer not buy the recommended sandwich at the beginning of the conversation?

A. It is too expensive.

B. He is not interested in ordering a burger.

C. He fears the food will make him sick.

2. What does the combo meal NOT come with?

A. an order of fries

B. a dessert

C. a sandwich

3. How does the specialty drink get its name?

A. It contains a wide range of ingredients.

B. It is prepared in the kitchen sink.

C. It comes in a very large cup.

4. Why was the man surprised by the price of his meal?

A. He thought the drink should have been included.

B. He felt the meal was way overpriced.

C. He was charged for two sandwiches instead of one.

5. What does the customer decide to do at the end of the conversation?

A. He orders something from the restaurant menu.

B. He decides to look for another place to eat.

C. He plans to come in a week when the prices are lower.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Script

Server: Hi. Welcome to Joe’s Hamburger Restaurant. [Hi] Home of the one-pound super deluxe hot and spicy cheeseburger. Will this be for here or to go?

Customer: Uh, to go.

Server: Okay. What would you like today? Would you like to try the one-pound super hot and spicy cheeseburger?

Customer: Uh. I don’t think so. I’d probably have heartburn for a week after downing that monster.

Server: Well. It’s our house special this week, and it comes with fries, and a large specialty drink called “Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink.”

Customer: A what? “Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink”? What in the world is that?

Server: Well, it’s a little mix of everything in a large cup: Pepsi, Sprite, Fanta Orange, and lemonade with crushed ice and a scoop of ice cream.

Customer: Ah, that sounds disgusting.

Server: Hey, it’ll grow on you.

Customer: Nay, I think I’ll just order a hamburger with some mustard and lettuce and a glass of water.

Server: Boring. Hey. Would you care for anything else like a side order of amazing cheesy onion rings?

Customer: No thank you. Onion rings usually don’t agree with me.

Server: Hmm. Okay. Your total comes to ten ninety ($10.90).

Customer: Ten ninety? For just a hamburger?! You’ve got to be kidding

Server: Well, the one-pound super deluxe hamburger is nine dollars.

Customer: Hey, I didn’t order a one-pound burger. I just wanted a simple burger. That’s all.

Server: Well, sir. Joe’s Hamburger Restaurant only serves one-pound burgers. [Man!] The one-pound super hot and spicy, the one-pound barbecue burger, the one-pound bacon cheese burger, the one-pound . . .

Customer: No, no. Those are all huge.

Server: Well, sir. If you really want something smaller [Yeah], you should order from the kids’ menu: The half-pound super hot and spicy burger, the half-pound barbecue burger, the half-pound bacon cheese burger, the half-pound . . .

Customer: No. Those are still giant burgers.

Server: Well, in these parts, we are hearty eaters.

Customer: Okay, but you said my total was ten ninety, but the burger only comes to ten bucks. What about the other ninety cents?

Server: Well, sir. We only serve natural spring water from yonder hills, and . . .

Customer: Okay, okay. I’ll take the giant burger and a bottle of your spring water. The sandwich should feed me for a week.

Vocabulary

• deluxe (adjective): of higher quality than similar products
  - She ordered a deluxe shake from the menu.
• to go: takeout
  - We ordered the food to go because we didn’t have time to sit down and eat.
• down something (verb): eat quickly
  - No one could believe that the woman downed fifteen hotdogs in twelve minutes.
• grow on someone (verb): develop a liking for someone or something over time
  - Eating raw fish is something that will grow on you if you eat it enough.
• not agree with someone (verb): become sick from something you eat
  - Boy, I feel really sick. That soup didn’t agree with me at all, and I feel like I’m going to throw up.
• hearty eater (noun): someone who enjoys eating a lot
  - That baby is a real hearty eater and eats constantly.

Diálogo# 10 “Happy Birthday”

[audio:http://www.ways-ingles.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/birthday.mp3]

Choose the best option, according to the text:

Happy Birthday

1. What is the boy’s name?

A. Matthew

B. Michael

C. Mitchell

2. How old is the boy turning in the conversation?

A. seven

B. eight

C. nine

3. What does he want to do first?

A. play outdoor games

B. open presents

C. eat cake and ice cream

4. Which statement is true about the game at the party?

A. You have to catch a large ball without dropping it.

B. You need to chase children around and touch them.

C. You need to hide somewhere so no one can find you.

5. Who is coming to the party?

A. aunts, grandparents, and cousins

B. grandparents, cousins, and uncles

C. friends, cousins, and grandparents

Script

Father: Hi Michael. Happy Birthday! How old are you today?

Son: Seven.

Father: Alright. Well, let’s sing Happy Birthday:

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Michael,
Happy Birthday to you.

Father: Alright. So what should we do first?

Son: How about cake and ice cream?

Father: Okay. Well, uh let . . . let’s light the candles. Okay, and make a wish! Don’t . . . don’t tell me.

Son: Don’t tell you?

Father: Yeah, don’t tell me. Okay, and go ahead and blow out the candles. Okay, let’s cut the cake, and then we can have cake and ice cream. And what do you want to do after the cake and ice cream?

Son: Play freeze tag.

Father: Now, how do you play tag?

Son: Um . . . one person is it, and the person who is it tries to tag everyone [Alright. And then . . . ] before I tag someone and then, another person tags me.

Father: Oh, wow. And whose coming over later today for your birthday?

Son: Well, everyone. Uh, my cousins, all my aunts and grandmas, grandpas.

Father: Alright. Well, Happy Birthday, Michael.

Vocabulary

• freeze (verb): become cold to the point of changing water to ice
  - It was so cold out last night that I thought I was going to freeze to death.
• tag (verb): touch a player, usually as part of a game
  - I tried to get away during the game at the park, but she tagged me on the back, so I was it.

Diálogo #11 “Heavenly Pies Restaurant”

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Listen to the dialogue and complete the gaps:

 

 

Restaurant

Waiter: Hi. Welcome to Heavenly Pies. May I

your order?

Man: Uh . . . yes. I’d like the chicken fried steak.

Waiter: Okay. Would you like fries, bread, or rice with your

?

Man: Umm. I’ll take the rice?

Waiter: Would you care for anything to drink?

Man: Yeah. I’ll take a medium juice.

Waiter: I’m sorry. We

have large or small.

Woman: Well, in that case, uh, I’ll have a small one.

Waiter: Okay. A small juice. And what

of dressing would you like with your salad. It comes with the fried steak.

Script

Waiter: Hi. Welcome to Heavenly Pies. May I take your order?

Man: Uh . . . yes. I’d like the chicken fried steak.

Waiter: Okay. Would you like fries, bread, or rice with your meal?

Man: Umm. I’ll take the rice?

Waiter: Would you care for anything to drink?

Man: Yeah. I’ll take a medium juice.

Waiter: I’m sorry. We only have large or small.

Man: Well, in that case, uh, I’ll have a small one.

Waiter: Okay. A small juice. And what kind of dressing would you like with your salad. It comes with the fried steak.

Man: What dressings do you have?

Waiter: We have French, Italian, blue cheese, and ranch.

Man: Oh! Ranch, please.

Waiter: Would you like anything else?

Man: Well, I’d like to see you pie menu. That’s the main reason why I like to dine here.

Waiter: Oh, I’m so sorry, but we aren’t serving pies today.

Man: Huh?

Waiter: Well, you see, Dave, our baker, slipped on a banana peel back in our kitchen two days ago, and injured his back. [Oh] He’ll be out for at least two weeks. In the meantime, we’re serving ice cream sundaes instead. Sorry.

Man: Wow. I’m sorry to hear that. I hope he gets better soon.

Vocabulary

• meal (noun): a portion of food served and eaten at one time
  - This restaurant serves delicious meals at a reasonable price.
• care for (verb): informal, to want or wish for something
  - Would you care for another drink?
• dine (verb): to eat dinner
  - How about dining at my house tonight?
• injure (verb): to cause physical damage to someone
  - He injured his back when he tried to lift those heavy boxes.

Diálogo # 12 “Nice to Meet You”

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Listen to the dialogue and complete the gaps:

 

Nice to Meet You

Teacher: Oh, hi. What was your name again. I can’t keep straight all the students’ names this being the

day of school.

Student: It’s okay. I have a

time remembering names myself.

Teacher: How, uh, Karen, right?

Student: No, it’s Nancy. My mom’s name is Karen.

Teacher: Nancy. Okay. I think I

you were from England.

Student: Well, I was

there, but my parents are American. I grew up in France.

Teacher: Oh, a world traveller!

Student: But then we

here when I was nine.

Teacher: So, what does your father do now?

Student: Well, he’s a

professor, and he is in Scotland at the moment.

Teacher: How

! What does he teach?

Student: He teaches chemistry.

Teacher: Oh, chemistry, and uh, what about your mother?

Student: She works full time at home.

Teacher: Oh, and what, does she have her own

or something?

Student: Nah, she takes care of me.

Teacher: Well, being a homemaker can be a real hard, but

job.

Student: I

so too.

Script

Teacher: Oh, hi. What was your name again. I can’t keep straight all the students’ names this being the second day of school.

Student: It’s okay. I have a hard time remembering names myself.

Teacher: How, uh, Karen, right?

Student: No, it’s Nancy. My mom’s name is Karen.

Teacher: Nancy. Okay. I think I heard you were from England.

Student: Well, I was born there, but my parents are American. I grew up in France.

Teacher: Oh, a world traveller!

Student: But then we moved here when I was nine.

Teacher: So, what does your father do now?

Student: Well, he’s a college professor, and he is in Scotland at the moment.

Teacher: How interesting. What does he teach?

Student: He teaches chemistry.

Teacher: Oh, chemistry, and uh, what about your mother?

Student: She works full time at home.

Teacher: Oh, and what, does she have her own business or something?

Student: Nah, she takes care of me.

Teacher: Well, being a homemaker can be a real hard, but rewarding job.

Student: I think so too.

Vocabulary

• keep straight (verb): remember clearly
  - You need to keep the facts straight if you want to pass the test.
• nah: no (informal)
  Do you want to come to the party?
  Nah. I have other plans that evening.
• homemaker (noun): housewife
  - His wife is a homemaker.

Diálogo # 13 “Phone Message”

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Listen to the dialogue and complete the answers:

Phone Message

Little Girl: Hello.

Caller: He, he.., hello? Uh, yeah. Is . . . uh . . . your dad home?

Little Girl: Just a

please.

Older Sister: Hello.

Caller: Uh . . . yeah . . . uh hello? Yeah, um . . . is . . . uh . . . Nick home please?

Older Sister: Oh, he can’t

to the phone right now.

Caller: Okay, well, um, yeah, I need to talk to your dad. Um, yeah, could you . . . um . . . take a

?

Older Sister: Yeah.

Caller: Yeah. This is . . . my name’s Nick Johnson. And if . . .

Older Sister: The

number?

Caller: Yeah if you could tell him. Yeah, the phone number is 589 [Uh-huh]

.

Older Sister: 589-

?

Caller: Yeah, right and if you could tell him to call me

between 7:00 and 8:30?

Older Sister: Okay.

Caller: Alright, and uh. Now, I think . . . are you his

?

Older Sister: Yeah.

Caller: Yeah, now what’s your name?

Older Sister: I . . . I’m not supposed to

that.

Caller: Ah, that’s really

. Alright, well just tell him I called.

Older Sister: (O)kay.

Caller: Okay, bye.

Older Sister: Bye.

Script

Little Girl: Hello.

Caller: He, he.., hello? Uh, yeah. Is . . . uh . . . your dad home?

Little Girl: Just a minute please.

Older Sister: Hello.

Caller: Uh . . . yeah . . . uh hello? Yeah, um . . . is . . . uh . . . Nick home please?

Older Sister: Oh, he can’t come to the phone right now.

Caller: Okay, well, um, yeah, I need to talk to your dad. Um, yeah, could you . . . um . . . take a message?

Older Sister: Yeah.

Caller: Yeah. This is . . . my name’s Nick Johnson. And if . . .

Older Sister: The phone number?

Caller: Yeah if you could tell him. Yeah, the phone number is 589 [Uh-huh] 7248.

Older Sister: 589-7248?

Caller: Yeah, right and if you could tell him to call me tonight between 7:00 and 8:30?

Older Sister: Okay.

Caller: Alright, and uh. Now, I think . . . are you his daughter?

Older Sister: Yeah.

Caller: Yeah, now what’s your name?

Older Sister: I . . . I’m not supposed to tell that.

Caller: Ah, that’s really smart. Alright, well just tell him I called.

Older Sister: (O)kay.

Caller: Okay, bye.

Older Sister: Bye.

Diálogo #14 “Shopping for the Day”

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Choose the best option, according to the text:

 

Shopping for the Day

1. What is the girl shopping for?

A. a present for her mother

B. a present for a friend

C. a present for her father

2. How much is the black wallet?

A. $49.95

B. $40.95

C. $44.95

3. Why doesn’t the girl like the brown wallet?

A. There isn’t a place to put pictures.

B. It’s too big and heavy.

C. She doesn’t like the color.

4. About how much does the girl have to spend?

A. $5.00

B. $10.00

C. $13.00

5. What does the girl decide to buy?

A. a black wallet

B. a brown belt

C. a tie

Script

Man: Hi young lady. How may I help you?

Girl: Well, . . . yeah. I’m looking for a Father’s Day’s gift.

Man: Okay. How about getting your father a new wallet?

Girl: Hmm. How much is that wallet?

Man: Huh . . . which one?

Girl: The black one.

Man: Oh. It’s only $40.95.

Girl: Huh? That’s too expensive for me. Do you have a cheaper one?

Man: Hmm. How about this brown leather one?

Girl: Umm. . . I don’t think my father will like the design on the outside, and it doesn’t have a place to put pictures. How much is it anyway?

Man: It’s $25.99.

Girl: Humm. I don’t have that much money.

Man: Okay. How much do you have to spend?

Girl: I’m not sure [money falling on the table]. Probably about ten dollars or so. I’ve been helping my mom around the house for the past week to earn some money. This is all I have.

Man: Hmm. How about this tie?

Girl: That’s real pretty, but the price tag says $13.99, and I know I don’t have that much money.

Man: Well, let’s just say the tie just went on sale. How about $5.00. What do you say?

Girl: Oh, thanks. I’ll take it.

Diálogo #15 “What’s the Matter?”

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Choose the best option, according to the text:

 

What’s the matter?

1. What’s the matter with Steve?

A. He has a cold.

B. He has the flu.

C. He has a stomachache.

2. How long has Steve been sick?

A. since Friday

B. since Saturday

C. since Sunday

3. How often should Steve take the medicine the doctor prescribes?

A. three times a day with meals

B. four times a day before meals

C. three times a day after meals

4. What does Carla suggest he do?

A. take herbal medicine

B. see another doctor

C. eat chicken soup

5. What does Steve decide to do?

A. talk to another friend

B. listen to Carla’s suggestion

C. see the same doctor again

Script

Carla: So, how are things going, Steve?

Steve: Well, to be honest Carla, I was feeling great on Saturday, but I started to feel sick Sunday afternoon. I thought I’d get better, but I feel worse than before. And I’m really worried because I’m scheduled to give a presentation at work on Friday, so I have to be better by then.

Carla: Well, what seems to be the problem?

Steve: Well, I thought I had the flu, but the doctor said it was just a bad cold. He gave me some cold medicine to take care of my stuffy nose and fever. I’m supposed to take the medicine three times a day after eating, but it doesn’t seem to help. He also told me to stay off my feet for a day or so, but I’m so busy these days.

Carla: Listen, forget about that medicine! I have just the thing to get rid of bad colds. You see, my mom is really into herbal medicine.

Steve: Oh, no thanks.

Carla: Ah, come on! Give it a try. You just take some of my mom’s herbal tea and drink it four times a day. Believe me. You’ll be up and dancing around in no time.

Steve: Dancing around in no time, right? Well, I guess. Nothing else seems to be doing the job.

Carla: Great. I’ll come by your place at 7:30. See you then.

Vocabulary

• flu (noun): informal for influenza, like a very bad cold with chills and fever
  - Sometimes, doctors have to be very discreet when talking with their family about patients.
• stuffy (adjective): closed or blocked
  - I have a really stuffy nose and can’t breathe very well.
• be supposed to (verb): expected to do something
  - She was supposed to stay in bed and rest, but she went to work instead.
• seem (verb): appear
  - My dad didn’t seem very sick this morning, but he got worse during the rest of the day.
• stay off your feet (idiom): put into action
  - If you want to get better, you have to stay off your feet for a few days.
• get rid of (phrasal verb): do away with, eliminate
  - Try my garlic soup. It’ll help get rid of your bad stuffy nose.
• come on: said to encourage someone to do something
  - Come on! Call and make an appointment to see the doctor. You’re not going to get better on your own.

Diálogo #16 “Spending Money”

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Listen to the dialogue and complete the gaps;

Spending Money

Joshua: Dad. Allowance day. Can I have my allowance?

Father: Oh. I

about that.

Joshua: You ALWAYS forget.

Father: I

I do. How much do I owe you?

Joshua: Just $13.

Father: Thirteen dollars!? Why do I

you that much? Just seems like I paid you the other day.

Joshua: No. You forget  every

, and it has been piling up.

Father: Well, I’m not sure if I have that much.

Joshua: Go to the

. You have lots of money.

Father: Lots of money, uh? Uh, well, I think the bank is closed.

Joshua: Then, what about your

money jar under your bed?

Father: Oh, I guess I could do that. So, what are you going to do with the money?

Joshua: I’m going to put some in

, give

to the poor people, and use the rest to buy

.

Father: Well, that’s sounds

, Joshua.

 

 

 

 

 

Script

Joshua: Dad. Allowance day. Can I have my allowance?

Father: Oh. I forgot about that.

Joshua: You ALWAYS forget.

Father: I guess I do. How much do I owe you?

Joshua: Just $13.

Father: Thirteen dollars!? Why do I owe you that much? Just seems like I paid you the other day.

Joshua: No. You forget every Saturday, and it has been piling up.

Father: Well, I’m not sure if I have that much.

Joshua: Go to the bank. You have lots of money.

Father: Lots of money, uh? Uh, well, I think the bank is closed.

Joshua: Then, what about your secret money jar under your bed?

Father: Oh, I guess I could do that. So, what are you going to do with the money?

Joshua: I’m going to put some in savings, give some to the poor people, and use the rest to buy books.

Father: Well, that’s sounds great, Joshua.

Diálogo #17 “Tell me about yourself”

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Listen to the dialogue and complete the gaps:

Tell me about yourself

Hi. My name’s Greg, and I’m

from Denver, Colorado, but my family moved to Arizona when I was about 3, so I grew up in there. I graduated from high school about three years ago, and I am currently

a university in my city. I’m a

, and I am

in

with a minor in Spanish. I also work part time as a

at a

store. Life is really busy, but I enjoy hiking, reading, and

out with friends in my free time. When I

, I want to work for a

in this area.

Script

Hi. My name’s Greg, and I’m originally from Denver, Colorado, but my family moved to Arizona when I was about 3, so I grew up in there. I graduated from high school about three years ago, and I am currently attending a university in my city. I’m a junior, and I am majoring in economics with a minor in Spanish. I also work part time as a cashier at a grocery store. Life is really busy, but I enjoy hiking, reading, and hanging out with friends in my free time. When I graduate, I want to work for a company in this area.

Vocabulary

• originally (adverb): in the beginning, in the first place
  - My mom is originally from a small town in Texas.
• currently (adverb): now, at this time
  - She is currently working as a server at a restaurant.
• attend (verb): go to
  - I want to attend a school near my family.
• junior (noun): third-year student
  - He is only a junior, so he has another year to graduate.
• major in (verb): have as one’s main field of study
  - I’m thinking about majoring in restaurant and hotel management.
• cashier (noun): a person who receives and pays out money at a store
  - Kathy found a job as a cashier at a restaurant.
• grocery store (noun): supermarket
  - My brother works full time as the manager of a grocery store.
• hang out (phrasal verb): spend time with, socialize
  - We usually hang out with friends after school.

Diálogo #18 “Where are you from?

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Where are you from?

 

Choose the best option, according to the text:

1. What is the woman’s name?

A. Julie

B. Jenny

C. Jane

2. Where is the woman from originally?

A. Argentina

B. the United States

C. Chile

3. About how old was the man when he returned to the United States?

A. 7 years old

B. 10 years old

C. 17 years old

4. What is the man studying?

A. physics

B. biology

C. psychology

5. What is the woman’s job?

A. sales representative

B. computer programmer

C. receptionist

Script

Tom: Hi. I don’t think we’ve met. My name’s Tom.

Jenny: Hi, Tom. Nice to meet you. My name is Juanita, but everybody calls me Jenny.

Tom: Nice to meet you, Jenny. So, where are you from?

Jenny: Well, originally I’m from Argentina, but we moved to the United States when I was about five years old. My parents now live in Chile. That’s where they first met. How about you, Tom?

Tom: I was born in Fresno, California, and we lived there until I was seven. Then, since my father worked for the military, we moved all over the place.

Jenny: Oh yeah? Where are some of the places you’ve lived?

Tom: Mostly, we were overseas. We spent a total of ten years in Korea, Germany, and Okinawa, Japan. We were transferred back to the States three years ago, but I think my parents would have liked to live overseas for at least 20 more years.

Jenny: Wow. It sounds like you’ve had an interesting life. So, what do you do now?

Tom: I’m a student at Purdue University.

Jenny: Oh really? What are you studying?

Tom: I’m majoring in psychology. How about you? What do you do?

Jenny: Well, I’m working as a sales representative for Vega Computers downtown.

Tom: No kidding! My brother works there too.