Beta Intermediate Module

BIM Track 1 Text

a. How are you? My name is Irenne Rogers. I'm married and I have 4 kids. I
don't have much time for myself but if I had I would take a Spanish course to become a
bilingual secretary. They are very much in demand these days and I could have a higher
salary.

b. Hi! What's up? I'm Jose Rodriguez. I'm a mechanic. My dream is to have
my own car repair service. I'm tired working for somebody else. If I had a lot of money I
would certainly become an independent worker.

c. Hello! Nice to meet you. My name is Heather Davis. I'm a
hairdresser. I have my own beauty salon. If I changed my occupation, I would work on
something related to music. I just love it!

d. Hi, there! My name is Jimmy. I'm a student and I'm 9 years old. I love
outdoor sports. If I were an adult I would like to be a successful professional soccer
player on an Italian soccer team.

BIM Track 2 Text
Michael : My name is Michael. I'm a guitar player and I'd like to be in a band. I
wouldn't like to work in an office.
Caroline : My name is Caroline. I enjoy traveling. I'd love to visit exotic places in
Asia and Africa. I wouldn't like to travel alone though.
Susan : My name is Susan. I'm a secretary. I'd like to go out on my day off. I
wouldn't like to go out with a friend. I'd love to do it with my boyfriend.
Brian : My name is Brian. I don't have a girlfriend. I'd love to meet a nice girl. I
wouldn't like to be alone for the rest of my life.
William : My name is William. I enjoy sports. I'd love to go to the Olympics.
Gladys : My name is Gladys. I'm out of cash. I'd like to win a million bucks.
Roger : My name is Roger. I'm unemployed. I'd like to find a good job. I
wouldn't like to stay home doing nothing.
Dawn : My name is Dawn. I'm very interested in ecological issues. I wouldn't
like to see plants and animals die.

BIM Track 3 Text

Hi, my name is Cathy. I get up at 8 o'clock. I have breakfast with my family and then I go
to school. I stay there until 4 o'clock. After that, I go home where I do my homework, I
watch TV and I call my friends.

I'm Robert. I have a very busy life. I get up at 7 o'clock everyday. I have a cup of coffee
when I arrive at the office at 9 o'clock. I have meetings in the morning. I don't stop until I
have lunch around 2 PM. I finish my work around 6 PM. Then I go to play tennis at my
club.



BIM Track 4 Text
(Ring-ring...)
Peter : Hello. Peter speaking.
Sean : Hello Peter! This is Sean.
Peter : How are you, Sean?
Sean : I'm fine. Sorry, am I interrupting anything?
Peter : Nope. I'm on my day off. I was washing my car. What about you?
Sean : I was watching TV. I was thinking about last night's party.
Peter : Were you at Dave's party last night?
Sean : Yeah. I had a great time. Everybody was dancing all night long.
Peter : Wow! What were Lucy and Dave doing?
Sean : Lucy was laughing all the time and Dave was trying to pick up girls.

Peter : Really! and what about you?
Sean : Well..., mm.. I was convincing the girls that I was a better date.
Peter : Sure, loverboy. Ha, ha.



BIM Track 5 Text
Friends say to me, "Timmy, your family is very boring." For instance, yesterday, when I
arrived from school they were doing their daily routines. My sister Ann was talking on
the phone with a friend and my brother Ben was listening to music in his bedroom.
Cookie, our German Shepherd was sleeping on a couch. My mother was parking her car
in the garage and my father was cooking lunch for us in the kitchen. I started to think
about what my friends said to me. When I was resting in my room, I realized what
my friend meant. If boring meant normal, I wanted to belong to this very boring family.
They're great!!



BIM Track 6 Text

1.- Albert : Will you be able to meet me at 7 tonight, Tanya?
Tanya : Sorry, Albert, I am baby-sitting until 9, so I won't be able to meet you
at 7.
2.- Tanya : But Albert, let's see a movie tonight at 9.
Albert : I'm free after 6 tonight, Tanya. So, I will be able to see a movie tonight
at 9.
3.- Barry : Marilyn, will you be able to take the kids to
school at 8 in the morning?
Marilyn : Oh, Barry! I sleep until 8 o'clock, so I will not be able to take them.
4.- Marilyn : By the way, Barry. Will you be able to take
the dog to the vet at 10 a.m. today?
Barry : Well, I arrive home from work at 8, but I sleep
from 9 to 5. So, I won't be able to take the dog
to the vet.
5.- Sheila : Can you attend the symphony at 8, Hank? I have
a free ticket.
Hank : Let's see. I have class today only until 4, so I
will be able to attend the symphony.
6.- Hank : Hey, Sheila, are you shopping with us this
afternoon at 5? You love to shop.
Sheila : Yes, but I help the children with their homework
at that time. So, I will not be able to shop
with you.
7.- Sarah : So, Tim, are you doing anything tonight at 10?
There's a new restaurant I want to try out. Will
you be able to invite me out to eat?!
Tim : Sorry, Sarah. Another girl has the same idea for
me tonight at 9! So, I won't be able to invite
you out to eat at 10 tonight.
8.- Tim : But, I don't have plans for lunch today. Will you
be able to visit my house at 1 o'clock? I like
your cooking.
Sarah : Hmm. Maybe another man likes my cooking
better! I won't be able to visit your house at 1
o'clock.



BIM Track 7 Text

TA: Good afternoon, Crash and Burn Travel Agency.
UB: Oh, hello. What time does your tour bus leave today?
TA: Sorry, it leaves in the morning, every day from 9 until 11
UB: All right, then. Good-bye.



PH: Psychic Hotline. Good morning, can I help you?
GS: Yes, please. I want to know at what time my boyfriend will call today?
PH: Well, Susie, you have a long wait: He will call you tonight at 11:59 p.m.
GS: Okay. Thanks anyhow.



MS: Good morning. Arm and Leg Mechanic Shop.
JP: Hi, this is John Q. Public. My car is being fixed in your shop.
MS: Oh, yeah. The 1923 Model T Ford.
JP: That's right. At what time will it be ready?
MS: It'll be all set to go by 4 o'clock this afternoon. Bring your checkbook!



ER: Good evening. E. Coli Restaurant. This is Cookie.
CF: Hi, Cookie. This is Chip. What time do you closed tonight?
ER: We're open till midnight. Tomorrow we open at 9 a.m.
CF: Okay. See you. Have a good night.




BF: Hey, Marge. This is Bill. What time is that movie on TV.
tonight?
MB: The one I was telling you about? It starts at 10 o'clock.
BF: Thanks. Good night.



BIM Track 8 Text

Greta : Hi, Herbie! This is Greta. What's new?
Herbie : Hello, Greta. I'm planning for my 50th birthday.
Greta : Oh, really? Wow, what are you going to do?
Herbie : I'm going to take a trip around the world!
Greta : Oh, really? When are you going to leave?
Herbie : I'm going to get on the plane this Friday.
Greta : Wow. Are you going to invite me with you, Herbie?
Herbie : Sorry, Greta. My wife is going to go with me.
Greta : Of course. I'm just joking. What is going to be your first stop on the
trip?
Herbie : We are going to fly directly to Chile. We are going to tour South
America.
Greta : Wow. How much time are you going to have for vacation?
Herbie : I am going to have eight weeks free, so we are going to travel a lot.
Greta : Great! Are you going to pack a lot of warm clothing? It's winter there.
Herbie : Well, actually, the climate in South America is
Mediterranean, so we are going to wear shorts and T- shirts. We are not
going to visit any place with extreme weather.
Greta : Ah, I see. Are you going to go with a group, or just the two of you?
Herbie : We are going to take a second honeymoon, so we will be alone.
Greta : A second honeymoon! Wasn't the trip to celebrate your 50th birthday?
Herbie : When you are my age, Greta, you are going to understand an
opportunity for a second honeymoon is going to seem like a good excuse!
Greta : To tell the truth, Herbie, the reason I'm calling is to tell you about my
first honeymoon. I am going to get married in three weeks!



BIM Track 9 Text

Child : Mommy, Mommy, I don't like this food.
Mother : You have to clean your plate, my child.
If you finish all of your food, I will give you ice cream for dessert.
Child : But, Mommy!
If I swallow these vegetables, I will vomit!
Mother : Silly boy. You won't vomit
If you eat your vegetables, you will grow up to be big and strong.
Child : No, Mommy.
I will turn green as a lima bean if I eat these
vegetables.
Mother : Ho, ho!
Will you say moo if you eat your steak?
Child : No, Mommy.
If you make me laugh I will choke!
Mother : And, if you drink your water, will you become a fish?
Child : Okay, Mommy.
I will not become a bean, a cow, or a fish. But...
if I clean my plate, will you tell me a story at
bedtime?
Mother : Yes, my son.
If you finish everything, I will read a story from your favorite book.
Child : All right, Mommy.
And, if you drink another glass of milk, you will prevent osteoporosis
in your old age.
Mother : Correct, little man.
If we both eat and drink good things, we will have a healthy future.




BIM Track 10 Text

Samantha : Hi, Grandpa. Is there anything I can do to help you
prepare for your anniversary party?
Grandpa : What did you say, Samantha? Speak up! I don't hear as well as when I
was young.
Samantha : Are you ready for the 50th anniversary party? Are there any
final details?
Grandpa : I guess we're ready. There's food on the table. And
there're some drinks in the fridge.
Samantha : But... Grandpa! There's no food on the table! And, there are not any
drinks here!
Grandpa : What's that you're saying? Speak louder, please!
Samantha : I said: There isn't any food, and there are no beverages in the fridge.
Grandpa : Strange... Is there any other place I put it by mistake?
Samantha : Hmm. Let's see. Oh, look! You have it all in the guest room! Why is it
here?
Grandpa : What's that? Is it in the visitor's bedroom? Is there any time to change
it?
Samantha : Yes, Grandpa. There are a few minutes before the visitors
arrive.
Grandpa : What? Are there people in the house already? How many visitors are
there now?
Samantha : There aren't any at the house, yet, Grandpa. How much champagne did
you drink?
Grandpa : I'm drinking a little champagne. Is there anything bad about celebrating
early?
Samantha : There are a lot of expectations for an elegant party, Grandpa. And we
have a lot to do before the others arrive. Grandma will be very angry.
Grandpa : Yes! I'm hungry, too. Are there any hors d'oeuvres? Is there any fruit?

Samantha : Yes, Grandpa. There is some fruit. And there are some nuts here also.
Grandpa : Thank you, Samantha. There are not many granddaughters as patient as
you.
Samantha : And, there is no person in this world with the patience of my
grandmother.
Grandpa : Ha, ha, ha! There are many people who say the same thing to us.




BIM Track 11 Text The Persistent Suitor

George : Hi, Martha. How's it going?
Martha : Oh, hello, George. I'm okay. What about you?
George: Fine, thanks. Hey, do you want to go to the movies with me this weekend?
Martha : I'm sorry, George, but I already have plans for the weekend.
George : Well, would you like to go to the theater with me tomorrow?
Martha : Hmmm. What's playing?
George : There's a revival of Hair at the University Theater.
Martha : No thank you George. I don't like musicals.
George : How about going to a restaurant with me tonight?
Martha: I'm afraid my mother is expecting me for dinner this evening. She's making
lasagna.
George: Oh. I see. Well, can you meet me for a cup of coffee after class?
Martha : All right, George. What time shall we meet?
George : Is 3:30 okay for you?
Martha : Perfect. Where?
George: Let's get together at the library. I'll be waiting for you. We can walk from there.
Martha : Okay, George. I'll see you at the library at 3:30.
George : Great! Thanks, Martha.
Martha : Bye-Bye, George.


BIM Track 12 Text

Tom : Hello
Janet : Hi, Tom! This is Janet. What are you doing?
Tom : Hello, Janet. I'm thinking about my future.
Janet : Oh, really? Wow. What are you thinking about?
Tom : I'm wondering where I will be in 5 more years. How will the world be?
Janet : Really! I know that I will be working in a big company and I think the
world will be the same as it is now.
Tom : I think the world will be different.
Janet : What do you mean by different?
Tom : We will travel to space and to other planets. There will be cars that use
water instead of gasoline. Also the cars will be able to fly. There won't be
any traffic on the ground. Everything in our houses will be activated with
our voices.
Janet : Do you really think that it will be that way?
Tom : Of course, my dear. We are in the 21st century. The future is out there
for us to explore.
Janet : In that case, I want one of those cars that fly! And, where can I buy
tickets to go to the moon this summer?



BIM Track 13 Text

George : Honey, where are the car keys?
Martha : They're here on the table, sweetheart. Where are you going?
George : I'm going to the supermarket.
Martha: Oh, good! Can you bring a can of coffee? We're expecting visitors.
George : Of course! Do we need sugar also?
Martha: Yes dear, please bring home a pound of sugar. Oh! and some tea.
George : O.K. I will bring home a package of tea. How about milk?
Martha : You're right! We need a carton of milk too.
George : All right, see you soon.
Martha : Darling, one more thing, a box of chocolate
George: Uhm, but you are on a diet, honey. Don't you prefer a bottle of fruit juice?
Martha : You are very romantic, my dear. But I prefer a bag of candy.
George: Very well. By the way, say thank you to the bread when I come back home.
Martha : What? Why?
George: Because, at first, I was going to the supermarket only for a loaf of bread.


BIM Track 14 Text

Hi! I'm Bill. I'm sharing an apartment in Miami with my roommates, Andy and Monica.
She is a very tidy girl. So everything is in its place in her room. All of her clothes are in
her closet, the make-up is in her drawer and her books are on the shelves. On the
contrary, Andy is very messy. His clothes are all over the room, his books are on the
floor and his cordless phone near the shower. My room is not incredibly tidy nor messy.
My jeans are on top of the closet and my tennis shoes are on the bottom. It's just that I
put all the rest of my stuff under my bed!



BIM Track 15 Text

a.- Hello. My name is Henry Flanagan and I'm a grandfather. I can do almost
everything my grandchildren can do. I can climb trees and fly kites. I can play checkers.
But I can't dance!

b.- Hi! What's up? My name is Mary Deacon and I'm a teenager. I think that
my parents are too strict. I can't watch TV on weekdays. I can't call my friends on the
telephone. I can't use my mother's credit card. But I can play sports after school.

c.- Hello! Nice to meet you. My name is Jeremy Harris. I am a mechanic. I
can fix car engines. I can look at brakes. I can check the oil. I can't repair electrical
problems.

d.- Hey there. I'm Jamie Zimmerman, the local doctor. I can help you if you
are sick. I can treat a stomach-ache. For a headache, I can write a prescription for you. I
can't operate because I'm not a surgeon.

e.- How's it going? Um, my name is Ben Thompson. I'm a high school
student, and I can do many things. I can throw a baseball very fast. I can eat a lot of food.
I can run long distances. Oh, yeah, I can drive a car. I can't talk to girls, though. They
make me nervous.

f.- Hello, this is my little son, Derrick. He is a very special baby. He can say
"mommy"(but he can't say Daddy). He can drink alone from his bottle, but he can't eat
alone! He cannot sleep for an entire night. We can't sleep for an entire night! He can cry
with a very loud voice!



BIM Track 16 Text

Matthew : Hi, Emily. This is Matthew. How are you?
Emily : Matthew? Weren't you on vacation in Italy?
Matthew : Yes, I'm calling long distance!
Emily : You're joking! How is it there?
Matthew : Well, it's beautiful and fascinating. The art and
the people are terrific! But the weather is not very
friendly today.
Emily : What do you mean? What's the weather like
today?
Matthew :It's rainy and cold. The temperature is about 5
degrees Celsius, and all of my clothes are wet.
I was walking in the pouring rain without an
umbrella.
Emily :That's terrible, Matt. Was the weather good yesterday.
Matthew : Oh, yes! Yesterday it was sunny, with no clouds
in the sky. The temperature was around 20
degrees Celsius (which is about 85 degrees Fahrenheit). But I was in
museums all day.
Emily : Hmm. Why don't you dry your clothes and go to
another museum until the stormy weather passes?
Matthew : Yes, I'm planning to do that. But, I am calling to say I miss you.



BIM Track 17 Text

D : Gordon, love of my life, are you crazy? Why are you
putting the car in the living room?
G : I'm changing the furniture, Darlene, my sweetie pie. How do you like
our bed in the kitchen?
D : I don't like our bed in the kitchen, and I really don't like the television in
the bathroom.
G : Honey bunch, after 5 years of marriage we need some
changes. Can you help me carry the sink?
D : Yes, my big strong man. But let's take it out of our
dining room and put it back in it's place.
G : Aw, Darlene, my wife and my life, we have to be
creative to keep the fires burning!
D : I agree, Gordon, my lovey-dovey. Mmm. But, first, let's get the bathtub
out of the bedroom.
G : Yes, my dear. Whatever you say.
D : Ahh... There's no place like home! Doesn't it feel good to have all the
furniture back in it's place?
G : I guess so. But why are you sitting on the sofa in the
middle of our kitchen?
D : Fair is fair, Gordy. You have the refrigerator in the living room while
you're watching TV.
G : Of course. It's reasonable. A man gets tired of running to another room
for a drink.
D : And a woman gets sick of standing next to a stove. My new way of
cooking is very comfortable.
G : Uh-oh. I think some more changes are coming.