Unidad1

ENTRETENIMIENTO 0:00:00.10

[JAKE] No! 0:08

[SIMON] Yeah! 0:09
[KELLY] Ha-ha! 0:09
[SIMON] I win again. 0:11
[KELLY] Jake, youre terrible at computer games. 0:12
[JAKE] Well, I dont play them all day, like Simon does. 0:14
[SIMON] Yeah, yeah. 0:17
[JAKE] I have other interests. 0:19
[KELLY] Let me guess. Stamp collecting? 0:20
[JAKE] Very funny. 0:23

[JAKE] Actually, I have lots of hobbies. I am interested in cooking, for example. 0:24
[JAKE] And I like running. And photography. 0:32
[KELLY] Photography? 0:36
[JAKE] Yeah. Im quite good at it. 0:37
[SALLY] Umm, can we see some of your pictures? 0:39
[JAKE] Uh, sure. 0:43
[KELLY] What is it? 0:50
[SIMON] I dont know. 0:52
[SALLY] His thumb? 0:56
[JAKE] Oh, uh, uh ... wrong picture. 0:58

[JOAN] Nice shirt, Todd. 0:04

[TODD] Oh, thanks, Joan. It's from Italy. 0:07
[JOAN] Cool. 0:11

[TODD] Yeah. Italy's great. I go there pretty often. My uncles from Milan. 0:13

[JOAN] Wow! I love traveling. But I don't have much money right now. 0:20
[TODD] Thats too bad. 0:27
[JOAN] Thats okay. I do fun things near home. 0:29
[TODD] Like what? 0:31

[JOAN] Well, like going to the theater. Umm, and I do a little oil painting. 0:35
[TODD] Nice. 0:42
[JOAN] And I have a little garden. 0:44
[TODD] Gardening? In an apartment? 0:47
[JOAN] Oh, just some flowers and things. On the balcony. 0:51
[TODD] Do you ever grow vegetables? 0:56
[JOAN] Sometimes. I have some tomatoes this year. 0:58
[TODD] Sweet. 1:03
[JOAN] They are, actually. Youd be surprised. 1:07

[BOB] Whoa! Look at that. 0:03

[BOB] I love my birthday presents. 0:07
[BOB] Thanks very much. 0:09
[BOB] Thanks, darling. 0:14
[BOB] Emma? Play us a song on your guitar. 0:22
[EMMA] Dad, I can't play the guitar. 0:27
[BOB] Yes, you can. 0:30
[BOB] Anyway, it's my birthday. 0:32
[EMMA] OK. 0:36
[BOB] Bravo! 1:44
[BOB] She can play the guitar. 1:49

[CARLOS] Hi, Joan. 0:07

[JOAN] Hi. Listen, Carlos, do you have any plans this weekend? 0:08
[CARLOS] Uhhh, no. Why? 0:15
[JOAN] Well, Henrique Gonzales is visiting. Hes the manager of the Mexico City
office. And Im out of town all weekend. 0:19
[CARLOS] Right ... 0:27
[JOAN] Can you show him around? 0:29
[JOAN] Carlos, its really important. Can you show him around? 0:33
[CARLOS] Of course, of course, I can show him around. Uhhh, whats he interested
in? 0:37
[JOAN] Well, I know he enjoys eating out. 0:43
[CARLOS] Well, I know a lot of good restaurants. 0:45
[JOAN] Oh, and hes really into art. 0:48
[CARLOS] Theres probably a good exhibition at the art museum. 0:50

[JOAN] Great. Thank you. Look - you can have two extra days' vacation for this. 0:52
[CARLOS] Really? Thanks! 0:58
[JOAN] No, thank you. 1:00

Unidad2
[SALLY] So, Todd? Are you coming to the party Friday night? 0:07
[TODD] Party? What party? 0:10
[SALLY] The party at my apartment? 0:13
[TODD] Oh, yeah. Umm, sure. Where do you live? 0:15
[SALLY] I live at 1215 Maple Road. 0:22
[TODD] 1215 Maple Road. 0:25
[SALLY] The cross street is 4th Avenue. 0:30
[TODD] Oh, right. I know Fourth Avenue. 0:33

[SALLY] I live in the apartment building between the library and the park. 0:35
[TODD] Okay. 0:38
[SALLY] Im on the 11th floor, number 17. 0:40
[TODD] All right. See you on Friday. 0:43

falta2-3
[SARAH] Concentrate on driving. We don't want to crash. 0:10
[SARAH] I think it's just up straight. 0:14
[SARAH] Turn right. 0:16
[SARAH] No. Left. 0:20
[MARK] Sorry. 0:26
[SARAH] It's a terrible map! 0:33
[MARK] So, where? 0:36
[SARAH] Umm ... We turned right. 0:39
[SARAH] Turn right. 0:45
[SARAH] Turn right here. 0:46
[SARAH] Just go straight, Mark. 0:50
[MARK] Let's park here, OK? 1:03

[CARLOS] Thats my hometown - Salvador. There.

[SALLY] Right. On the east coast. 0:03
[CARLOS] Yeah. 0:05
[SALLY] Wheres Rio? 0:07
[CARLOS] Its in the south. Down here. 0:08
[SALLY] How far is it from Salvador to Rio? 0:12
[CARLOS] Its about 1200 kilometers. 0:14
<start="00:17:450">[SALLY] So you live on the coast. 0:17
[CARLOS] Yeah. 0:19
[SALLY] I love the ocean. Do you know Big Sur? 0:21
[CARLOS] No. Wheres that? 0:24
[SALLY] Its in California. Its in the mountains, but its also on the coast. 0:26
[SALLY] There it is, on the west coast. Its so beautiful there. In the summertime, you
can go camping ... 0:34

Unidad3
[JOAN] Hey, Todd, you know Vancouver, right? 0:01
[TODD] Sure, I know Vancouver. 0:03

[JOAN] I have a meeting there on March 15th. Can you recommend a good hotel? 0:05

[TODD] How about the Hotel Anna? Its right downtown. The rates are reasonable. 0:10
[JOAN] Sounds good. How much is it a night? 0:18
[TODD] I think its around 200 a night. 0:22
[JOAN] Not bad. Is there a fitness center in the hotel? 0:26

[TODD] Yes, there is. Oh! And you get free wireless internet in your room. I love that. 0:30
[JOAN] What are the rooms like? 0:39
[TODD] Uh, theyre nice. The bathrooms are pretty small. But theyre modern and
clean. 0:40
[JOAN] Great! Thanks, Todd. The Anna sounds perfect. 0:47
[TODD] No problem. Have a good trip. 0:52
[JOAN] Thanks! 0:55

[CLERK] Hotel Anna. How can I help you? 0:12

[JOAN] Id like to make a reservation, please. 0:14
[CLERK] Certainly. For how many people? 0:17
[JOAN] Just me. 0:19
[CLERK] Okay, and when are you checking in? 0:21
[JOAN] March 15th, checking out March 19th. 0:23
[CLERK] Fifteenth to the 19th. So, thats four nights. Would you like a single room or
a double? 0:30
[JOAN] A single, please. Oh, and I need a nonsmoking room. 0:37
[CLERK] A nonsmoking single. Thats no problem. Would you like me to reserve it for
you now? 0:42
[JOAN] Whats the rate? 0:48
[CLERK] Two hundred and ten a night. 0:50
[JOAN] Okay. Yes, please reserve it. 0:52
[CLERK] Certainly. Can I have your name? 0:55
[JOAN] Joan Baxter. B-A-X-T-E-R. 0:58
[CLERK] And can I have your credit card number? 1:04
[JOAN] Mm-hmm. It's 3788-6672-4038-24. 1:06

[CLERK] Great. Just one moment ... All set. Can I help you with anything else? 1:15
[JOAN] No, thanks. 1:22
[CLERK] All right. Ill see you on March 15th. 1:24
[JOAN] Thank you. 1:26

[CLERK] Good afternoon. May I help you? 0:06

[JOAN] Yes, Im checking in. 0:07
[CLERK] May I see your passport? 0:08
[JOAN] Yes. Here you are. 0:11
[CLERK] Okay, welcome to the Hotel Anna, Ms. Baxter. 0:21
[JOAN] Thanks. 0:24
[CLERK] So thats two people, for four nights. 0:25
[JOAN] Umm, actually its for one person just me. 0:29
[CLERK] Oh. Im sorry. Ah, yes - a nonsmoking single. 0:34
[JOAN] Thats right. 0:39

[CLERK] And youre staying with us for four nights, checking out on the 19th? 0:39
[JOAN] Yes. 0:44
[CLERK] Okay. May I see your credit card, please? 0:45
[JOAN] Here you are. 0:49

[CLERK] Wonderful. Youre all set. Heres your credit card and passport. 0:50
[JOAN] Thank you. 0:57
[CLERK] And heres your key card. Youre in 1412. You can take the elevator behind
you. Would you like help with your luggage? 0:58
[JOAN] No, thanks, Im fine. 1:05
[CLERK] Have a pleasant stay. 1:06
[JOAN] Thank you. 1:08

[CLERK] Good morning. May I help you? 0:08

[JOAN] Yes, Id like to check out, please. 0:09
[CLERK] Certainly. How was your stay? 0:11
[JOAN] Pretty good. But the neighborhoods a little noisy. 0:13
[CLERK] Oh, Im sorry to hear that. 0:16
[JOAN] Its okay. I love the room. And the fitness centers amazing. 0:17
[CLERK] Great! Now, would you like to pay with your credit card? 0:22
[JOAN] Please. 0:25
[CLERK] Thats $996. 0:26
[JOAN] Really? That seems high. 0:29

[CLERK] Thats four nights, plus room service on Wednesday night. 0:33
[JOAN] Ah! Thats right. My ... my dinner on Wednesday night. 0:38
[CLERK] Correct. 0:42
[CLERK] Thank you. Would you like a receipt? 0:42
[JOAN] Yes, please. I need the receipt. 0:44
[CLERK] There you go. 0:49
[JOAN] Thank you. 0:50
[CLERK] Have a nice day. 0:57
[JOAN] Thank you. 0:59

Unidad4

[FELTON] Cindy, right? 0:11

[CINDY] Yeah. Oh, you're... uhhh ... Rupert. 0:11
[FELTON] No. Felton. 0:16
[CINDY] Oh, yeah! Felton. 0:17
[FELTON] That's right. 0:20
[FELTON] Umm, would you like to come to a party with me tonight? 0:21
[CINDY] Uhh, maybe. When is it? 0:26
[FELTON] It's tonight. 0:28
[CINDY] Oh, uh ... I'm afraid I'm busy on the weekend. 0:30
[CINDY] All weekend. 0:35
[FELTON] It's Tuesday. 0:38
[CINDY] Oh, I'm sorry. 0:40
[CINDY] I'm busy now. 0:42
[FELTON] Right. 0:47

[SALLY] Hey, Todd! Thanks for coming. 0:04

[TODD] Thanks for inviting me. Its a great party. 0:06
[SALLY] Oh, hey - hows your wife feeling? 0:10
[TODD] Poor Angela. She still has that cold. 0:13
[SALLY] Im sorry to hear that. Give her my best. 0:17
[TODD] Thanks,
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[TODD] Eight-seven! Thats amazing! 0:30
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time next week. Angela and I are going to 0:33
Buenos Aires. 0:36
[SALLY] Wow! That sounds wonderful! 0:43
[TODD] Yeah. Im really excited. 0:46
[TODD] Yes, dear. Okay. 1:00
[TODD] Angela. I should go. 1:06
[SALLY] I understand. Thanks again for coming. 1:09

[SALLY] Hi, Joan. 0:06

[JOAN] Hi! 0:08
[SALLY] How are things? 0:09
[JOAN] Good! Im excited about my vacation. 0:10
[SALLY] Youre going on vacation? Great! Where are you going? 0:12
[JOAN] Im going to Scotland for two weeks. 0:16
[SALLY] Nice. What are you going to do there? 0:19
[JOAN] I have tickets for the Edinburgh Film Festival. 0:21
[SALLY] Fantastic! 0:23
[JOAN] Im going to see seven films in five days. 0:25
[SALLY] Wow. Thats a lot of movies. 0:29
[JOAN] You should see the film festival program. There are hundreds of movies! 0:31
[SALLY] What are you going to do after that? 0:36
[JOAN] Im going skiing in the mountains. Its beautiful this time of year. 0:38
[SALLY] Well, have a great holiday. 0:42
[JOAN] Thanks. 0:44

[CARLOS] Sorry. We, uh ... 0:14

[TODD] Oh, thats okay. I like the music. 0:16
[CARLOS] Yeah? Its samba. You know, everyone in Brazil is partying right now. 0:19
[TODD] Is it Carnival? 0:23
[CARLOS] Its Carnaval. 0:25
[TODD] Carnaval. Carnaval. 0:26
[SALLY] How do you celebrate? 0:31
[CARLOS] Well, there are street festivals. Some of my friends and I dance in the
samba schools. Oh - and we make acaraje at home. 0:32
[TODD] Aca- what? 0:41
[CARLOS] Acaraje. Its food. Made with beans and then fried. 0:42
[SALLY] Mmm. That sounds good. 0:47
[TODD] So, uh, how long does Carnaval last for? 0:49
[CARLOS] Well, the big events last four days. But my friends and I? We usually party
for a week. 0:54
[SALLY] Sounds fun. Hey, Todd, do you want to dance? 1:02
[TODD] Ah-ha-ha ... Ha-ha-ha-ha ... 1:07

Unidad5

[TODD] Hey, Sally. Can I ask you a question about computers? 0:10
[SALLY] Sure. 0:14

[TODD] My sons computers really old and slow. He needs something faster for his
classes. And for all those computer games he plays. 0:15
[SALLY] You want a laptop, not a desktop, right? 0:25
[TODD] Yes. Im thinking about the B-Tek 13-72. 0:28
[SALLY] Hmm. You need a better computer for gaming. 0:36
[SALLY] You should buy the 13-82. You see, the 82s faster and more powerful than
the 72. 0:41
[TODD] Yeah. And its also more expensive. 0:46

[SALLY] Twelve hundred dollars isnt bad - for a fast, powerful laptop. 0:49
[TODD] Hmmm. Okay. Thanks for your help. 0:55
[SALLY] No problem. 1:01

[TODD] Excuse me. Could you help me? 0:01

[TODD] I want to buy a new laptop. 0:06
[SALES CLERK] Sure. 0:08
[TODD] Im looking for the, umm ... Im looking for the ... Im looking for the ... the B-
Tek 13-82. 0:10
[SALES CLERK] Ahh, yes. Right over here. Its a great computer. Fast, powerful, and
very popular with young people. 0:24
[TODD] Yeah. How much is it? 0:35
[SALES CLERK] Its on sale this week, for $1,120. 0:39
[TODD] Thats a good price. Ill take it. 0:45
[SALES CLERK] How would you like to pay? 0:49
[TODD] By credit card. 0:52
[SALES CLERK] Could I see some identification? 0:54
[TODD] Heres my drivers license. 0:56
[SALES CLERK] Just a minute. 0:57
[SALES CLERK] Please sign here. 1:05
[SALES CLERK] Thank you. And heres your receipt ... 1:13
[TODD] Thank you. 1:20
[SALES CLERK] ... and credit card. 1:21
[TODD] Thank you. 1:22
[SALES CLERK] Youre welcome. Have a nice day. 1:26
[TODD] Thank you. 1:28

[MICHELLE] Excuse me. 0:03

[SALES CLERK] Yes? Can I help you? 0:05
[MICHELLE] I'd like to change this shirt. 0:06
[MICHELLE] Look. 0:18
[SALES CLERK] Oh, OK. Do you have the receipt? 0:22
[MICHELLE] Yes, I do... 0:26
[MICHELLE] There's a sale? 0:39
[SALES CLERK] Mm-hmm. 0:41

[JOAN] Gas prices are really going up fast. 0:02

[TODD] Yeah. I know. 0:05
[JOAN] And office supplies are going up, too. 0:08
[TODD] Ouch. 0:13
[JOAN] Yeah, that really is going to hurt. Also, next month, the rent on our buildings
going to increase. 0:15
[TODD] Oh, no. 0:23
[JOAN] Heres the letter. 0:25
[TODD] This is terrible. 0:30
[JOAN] Yep. Everything is going up. 0:33
[TODD] I do have some good news. 0:41
[JOAN] Hmm? 0:43
[TODD] Our sales are up this month. A lot. 0:45

[JOAN] Oh, you absolute star. That is brilliant. Todd, did you do all this? 0:50
[TODD] Well, not on my own, of course. 0:57
[JOAN] Im so proud of you. 1:00
[TODD] With a bit of help. 1:02
[JOAN] What, Collins? 1:03

Unidad6

[SIMON] So, hows your new job? 0:02

[KELLY] I love it! Im so happy I got it. 0:04
[SIMON] Cool. Thats great news. 0:06

[KELLY] Yeah. The pays higher than my last job, and my boss is really nice. 0:08
[SIMON] Where were you before? 0:13
[KELLY] Ugh. Sunset Computer Systems. 0:14
[SIMON] Mmm. How was it there? 0:16
[KELLY] It was terrible. The pay was low, my boss was horrible and business was
really bad. 0:19
[SIMON] How long were you there for? 0:25
[KELLY] I was there for eight months. Long enough. 0:27
[SIMON] Yeah. 0:29
[KELLY] But Im much happier at Nuway Networks. 0:31
[SIMON] Thats great. Hey! I have some news. 0:33
[KELLY] Oh, yeah? 0:37
[SIMON] I have a new job, too. 0:39
[KELLY] Really? 0:40
[SIMON] I cant tell you too much at the moment, because its a bit of a top secret,
but ... 0:41

[JOAN] Excuse me, everyone. 0:08

[JOAN] Id like to introduce Simon Price, our new director of engineering. 0:12
[JOAN] Uh, Simon comes to us from Dyna-Tek Systems. He was the engineering
manager there for three years. 0:17

[JOAN] He has a masters degree in computer science from Stanford University. 0:24

[JOAN] Um, Simon worked in Paris for three years, and he speaks fluent French. 0:30
[JOAN] So, uh, lets welcome Simon to his new company! 0:36

[SIMON] Thanks, everyone, for the warm welcome. Im really happy to be here. 0:40
[JOAN] Shall we? 0:45

[JOAN] So, did you meet anyone good last night? 0:00
[TODD] I got 20 business cards. I talked to a lot of people. A few of them, very
interesting. 0:02
[JOAN] How about for the Finance Department? 0:11
[TODD] Take a look at this one. I wrote some notes on the back. 0:15
[TODD] She has an MBA from Harvard. Right now, shes working at Network Tek as
the CFO. 0:21
[JOAN] Interesting. Is she available? 0:28
[TODD] She wants to talk to us. 0:31
[JOAN] Great! How about for HR? 0:32
[TODD] Umm, this guy looks good. 0:37
[TODD] Hes an HR manager in a small company in Springdale. 0:47
[TODD] He has a BA in HR management. 0:51
[JOAN] He looks okay. Thats it for HR? 0:55
[TODD] Yeah. Sorry. 1:00
[JOAN] Its not a problem. Thanks for going last night. 1:04
[TODD] Sure. 1:08
[JOAN] Tony said he was going to, but something came up ... 1:10

[TODD] Oh, Joan. Do you have a minute? 0:02

[JOAN] Sure. 0:05
[TODD] I found someone good for production manager. Her names Christina
Fernandez. 0:07
[JOAN] Great. Lets have a look. 0:13
[TODD] She worked at Parmatek for three years as a project manager. She was
responsible for the production schedule. 0:15
[JOAN] Uh-huh, thats good. 0:22
[TODD] And she reported to the vice president of production. 0:23
[JOAN] Where is she working now? 0:26
[TODD] Shes at Blue Sky Tech. 0:29
[JOAN] Whats her job title? 0:32

[TODD] Production manager. She got her BS in computer engineering in 2007. 0:33
[JOAN] She does sound good. 0:39
[TODD] Shall I call her for an interview? 0:41
[JOAN] Yes, call her. Oh, and, uh, send me her resume. 0:44
[TODD] Okay. 0:50
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No!
Yeah!
Ha-ha!
I win again.
Jake, youre terrible at computer games.
Well, I dont play them all day, like Simon does.
Yeah, yeah.
I have other interests.
Let me guess. Stamp collecting?
Very funny.

Actually, I have lots of hobbies. I am interested in cooking, for example.

And I like running. And photography.
Photography?
Yeah. Im quite good at it.
Umm, can we see some of your pictures?
Uh, sure.
What is it?
I dont know.
His thumb?
Oh, uh, uh ... wrong picture.

Nice shirt, Todd.

Oh, thanks, Joan. It's from Italy.
Cool.

Yeah. Italy's great. I go there pretty often. My uncles from Milan.

Wow! I love traveling. But I don't have much money right now.
Thats too bad.
Thats okay. I do fun things near home.
Like what?

Well, like going to the theater. Umm, and I do a little oil painting.
Nice.
And I have a little garden.
Gardening? In an apartment?
Oh, just some flowers and things. On the balcony.
Do you ever grow vegetables?
Sometimes. I have some tomatoes this year.
Sweet.
They are, actually. Youd be surprised.

Whoa! Look at that.

I love my birthday presents.
Thanks very much.
Thanks, darling.
Emma? Play us a song on your guitar.
Dad, I can't play the guitar.
Yes, you can.
Anyway, it's my birthday.
OK.
Bravo!
She can play the guitar.

Hi, Joan.
Hi. Listen, Carlos, do you have any plans this weekend?
Uhhh, no. Why?

Well, Henrique Gonzales is visiting. Hes the manager of the Mexico City office. And Im out o
Right ...
Can you show him around?
Carlos, its really important. Can you show him around?

Of course, of course, I can show him around. Uhhh, whats he interested in?
Well, I know he enjoys eating out.
Well, I know a lot of good restaurants.
Oh, and hes really into art.
Theres probably a good exhibition at the art museum.

Great. Thank you. Look - you can have two extra days' vacation for this.
Really? Thanks!
No, thank you.
So, Todd? Are you coming to the party Friday night?
Party? What party?
The party at my apartment?
Oh, yeah. Umm, sure. Where do you live?
I live at 1215 Maple Road.
1215 Maple Road.
The cross street is 4th Avenue.
Oh, right. I know Fourth Avenue.

I live in the apartment building between the library and the park.
Okay.
Im on the 11th floor, number 17.
All right. See you on Friday.

Concentrate on driving. We don't want to crash.

I think it's just up straight.
Turn right.
No. Left.
Sorry.
It's a terrible map!
So, where?
Umm ... We turned right.
Turn right.
Turn right here.
Just go straight, Mark.
Let's park here, OK?

Thats my hometown - Salvador. There.

Right. On the east coast.
Yeah.
Wheres Rio?
Its in the south. Down here.
How far is it from Salvador to Rio?
Its about 1200 kilometers.
So you live on the coast.
Yeah.
I love the ocean. Do you know Big Sur?
No. Wheres that?
Its in California. Its in the mountains, but its also on the coast.

There it is, on the west coast. Its so beautiful there. In the summertime, you can go camping .

Hey, Todd, you know Vancouver, right?

Sure, I know Vancouver.

I have a meeting there on March 15th. Can you recommend a good hotel?

How about the Hotel Anna? Its right downtown. The rates are reasonable.
Sounds good. How much is it a night?
I think its around 200 a night.
Not bad. Is there a fitness center in the hotel?

Yes, there is. Oh! And you get free wireless internet in your room. I love that.
What are the rooms like?

Uh, theyre nice. The bathrooms are pretty small. But theyre modern and clean.
Great! Thanks, Todd. The Anna sounds perfect.
No problem. Have a good trip.
Thanks!

Hotel Anna. How can I help you?

Id like to make a reservation, please.
Certainly. For how many people?
Just me.
Okay, and when are you checking in?
March 15th, checking out March 19th.

Fifteenth to the 19th. So, thats four nights. Would you like a single room or a double?
A single, please. Oh, and I need a nonsmoking room.

A nonsmoking single. Thats no problem. Would you like me to reserve it for you now?
Whats the rate?
Two hundred and ten a night.
Okay. Yes, please reserve it.
Certainly. Can I have your name?
Joan Baxter. B-A-X-T-E-R.
And can I have your credit card number?
Mm-hmm. It's 3788-6672-4038-24.

Great. Just one moment ... All set. Can I help you with anything else?
No, thanks.
All right. Ill see you on March 15th.
Thank you.

Good afternoon. May I help you?

Yes, Im checking in.
May I see your passport?
Yes. Here you are.
Okay, welcome to the Hotel Anna, Ms. Baxter.
Thanks.
So thats two people, for four nights.
Umm, actually its for one person just me.
Oh. Im sorry. Ah, yes - a nonsmoking single.
Thats right.

And youre staying with us for four nights, checking out on the 19th?
Yes.
Okay. May I see your credit card, please?
Here you are.

Wonderful. Youre all set. Heres your credit card and passport.
Thank you.

And heres your key card. Youre in 1412. You can take the elevator behind you. Would you lik
No, thanks, Im fine.
Have a pleasant stay.
Thank you.

Good morning. May I help you?

Yes, Id like to check out, please.
Certainly. How was your stay?
Pretty good. But the neighborhoods a little noisy.
Oh, Im sorry to hear that.
Its okay. I love the room. And the fitness centers amazing.
Great! Now, would you like to pay with your credit card?
Please.
Thats $996.
Really? That seems high.

Thats four nights, plus room service on Wednesday night.

Ah! Thats right. My ... my dinner on Wednesday night.
Correct.
Thank you. Would you like a receipt?
Yes, please. I need the receipt.
There you go.
Thank you.
Have a nice day.
Thank you.

Cindy, right?
Yeah. Oh, you're... uhhh ... Rupert.
No. Felton.
Oh, yeah! Felton.
That's right.
Umm, would you like to come to a party with me tonight?
Uhh, maybe. When is it?
It's tonight.
Oh, uh ... I'm afraid I'm busy on the weekend.
All weekend.
It's Tuesday.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I'm busy now.
Right.

Hey, Todd! Thanks for coming.

Thanks for inviting me. Its a great party.
Oh, hey - hows your wife feeling?
Poor Angela. She still has that cold.
Im sorry to hear that. Give her my best.
Thanks, I will. So. Whats happening with you?
Oh, not much. Im going to a birthday party tomorrow night. My grandmothers. Shes 87.
Eight-seven! Thats amazing!
Yeah. It is. What about you? Anything new?
Well, Im taking some vacation time next week. Angela and I are going to Buenos Aires.
Wow! That sounds wonderful!
Yeah. Im really excited.
Yes, dear. Okay.
Angela. I should go.
I understand. Thanks again for coming.

Hi, Joan.
Hi!
How are things?
Good! Im excited about my vacation.
Youre going on vacation? Great! Where are you going?
Im going to Scotland for two weeks.
Nice. What are you going to do there?
I have tickets for the Edinburgh Film Festival.
Fantastic!
Im going to see seven films in five days.
Wow. Thats a lot of movies.
You should see the film festival program. There are hundreds of movies!
What are you going to do after that?
Im going skiing in the mountains. Its beautiful this time of year.
Well, have a great holiday.
Thanks.

Sorry. We, uh ...

Oh, thats okay. I like the music.
Yeah? Its samba. You know, everyone in Brazil is partying right now.
Is it Carnival?
Its Carnaval.
Carnaval. Carnaval.
How do you celebrate?

Well, there are street festivals. Some of my friends and I dance in the samba schools. Oh -
Aca- what?
Acaraje. Its food. Made with beans and then fried.
Mmm. That sounds good.
So, uh, how long does Carnaval last for?
Well, the big events last four days. But my friends and I? We usually party for a week.
Sounds fun. Hey, Todd, do you want to dance?
Ah-ha-ha ... Ha-ha-ha-ha ...

Hey, Sally. Can I ask you a question about computers?

Sure.

My sons computers really old and slow. He needs something faster for his classes. And for a
You want a laptop, not a desktop, right?
Yes. Im thinking about the B-Tek 13-72.
Hmm. You need a better computer for gaming.

You should buy the 13-82. You see, the 82s faster and more powerful than the 72.
Yeah. And its also more expensive.

Twelve hundred dollars isnt bad - for a fast, powerful laptop.

Hmmm. Okay. Thanks for your help.
No problem.

Excuse me. Could you help me?

I want to buy a new laptop.
Sure.

Im looking for the, umm ... Im looking for the ... Im looking for the ... the B-Tek 13-82.

Ahh, yes. Right over here. Its a great computer. Fast, powerful, and very popular with young
Yeah. How much is it?
Its on sale this week, for $1,120.
Thats a good price. Ill take it.
How would you like to pay?
By credit card.
Could I see some identification?
Heres my drivers license.
Just a minute.
Please sign here.
Thank you. And heres your receipt ...
Thank you.
... and credit card.
Thank you.
Youre welcome. Have a nice day.
Thank you.

Excuse me.
Yes? Can I help you?
I'd like to change this shirt.
Look.
Oh, OK. Do you have the receipt?
Yes, I do...
There's a sale?
Mm-hmm.

Gas prices are really going up fast.

Yeah. I know.
And office supplies are going up, too.
Ouch.

Yeah, that really is going to hurt. Also, next month, the rent on our buildings going to increas
Oh, no.
Heres the letter.
This is terrible.
Yep. Everything is going up.
I do have some good news.
Hmm?
Our sales are up this month. A lot.

Oh, you absolute star. That is brilliant. Todd, did you do all this?
Well, not on my own, of course.
Im so proud of you.
With a bit of help.
What, Collins?

So, hows your new job?

I love it! Im so happy I got it.
Cool. Thats great news.

Yeah. The pays higher than my last job, and my boss is really nice.
Where were you before?
Ugh. Sunset Computer Systems.
Mmm. How was it there?

It was terrible. The pay was low, my boss was horrible and business was really bad.
How long were you there for?
I was there for eight months. Long enough.
Yeah.
But Im much happier at Nuway Networks.
Thats great. Hey! I have some news.
Oh, yeah?
I have a new job, too.
Really?

I cant tell you too much at the moment, because its a bit of a top secret, but ...

Excuse me, everyone.

Id like to introduce Simon Price, our new director of engineering.

Uh, Simon comes to us from Dyna-Tek Systems. He was the engineering manager there for thr

He has a masters degree in computer science from Stanford University.

Um, Simon worked in Paris for three years, and he speaks fluent French.
So, uh, lets welcome Simon to his new company!

Thanks, everyone, for the warm welcome. Im really happy to be here.

Shall we?

So, did you meet anyone good last night?

I got 20 business cards. I talked to a lot of people. A few of them, very interesting.
How about for the Finance Department?
Take a look at this one. I wrote some notes on the back.

She has an MBA from Harvard. Right now, shes working at Network Tek as the CFO.
Interesting. Is she available?
She wants to talk to us.
Great! How about for HR?
Umm, this guy looks good.
Hes an HR manager in a small company in Springdale.
He has a BA in HR management.
He looks okay. Thats it for HR?
Yeah. Sorry.
Its not a problem. Thanks for going last night.
Sure.
Tony said he was going to, but something came up ...

Oh, Joan. Do you have a minute?

Sure.

I found someone good for production manager. Her names Christina Fernandez.
Great. Lets have a look.

She worked at Parmatek for three years as a project manager. She was responsible for the pr
Uh-huh, thats good.
And she reported to the vice president of production.
Where is she working now?
Shes at Blue Sky Tech.
Whats her job title?

Production manager. She got her BS in computer engineering in 2007.

She does sound good.
Shall I call her for an interview?
Yes, call her. Oh, and, uh, send me her resume.
Okay.
No!
Yeah!
Ha-ha!
I win again.
Jake, youre terrible at computer games.
Well, I dont play them all day, like Simon does.
Yeah, yeah.
I have other interests.
Let me guess. Stamp collecting?
Very funny.

Actually, I have lots of hobbies. I am interested in cooking, for example.

And I like running. And photography.

Photography?
Yeah. Im quite good at it.
Umm, can we see some of your pictures?
Uh, sure.
What is it?
I dont know.
His thumb?
Oh, uh, uh ... wrong picture.

Nice shirt, Todd.

Oh, thanks, Joan. It's from Italy.
Cool.

Yeah. Italy's great. I go there pretty often. My uncles from Milan.

Wow! I love traveling. But I don't have much money right now.

Thats too bad.

Thats okay. I do fun things near home.
Like what?

Well, like going to the theater. Umm, and I do a little oil painting.

Nice.
And I have a little garden.
Gardening? In an apartment?
Oh, just some flowers and things. On the balcony.
Do you ever grow vegetables?
Sometimes. I have some tomatoes this year.
Sweet.
They are, actually. Youd be surprised.

Whoa! Look at that.

I love my birthday presents.
Thanks very much.
Thanks, darling.
Emma? Play us a song on your guitar.
Dad, I can't play the guitar.
Yes, you can.
Anyway, it's my birthday.
OK.
Bravo!
She can play the guitar.

Hi, Joan.
Hi. Listen, Carlos, do you have any plans this weekend?
Uhhh, no. Why?
Well, Henrique Gonzales is visiting. Hes the manager of the Mexico City office. And Im out of town all
weekend.
Right ...
Can you show him around?
Carlos, its really important. Can you show him around?

Of course, of course, I can show him around. Uhhh, whats he interested in?

Well, I know he enjoys eating out.

Well, I know a lot of good restaurants.
Oh, and hes really into art.
Theres probably a good exhibition at the art museum.

Great. Thank you. Look - you can have two extra days' vacation for this.

Really? Thanks!
No, thank you.
So, Todd? Are you coming to the party Friday night?
Party? What party?
The party at my apartment?
Oh, yeah. Umm, sure. Where do you live?
I live at 1215 Maple Road.
1215 Maple Road.
The cross street is 4th Avenue.
Oh, right. I know Fourth Avenue.

I live in the apartment building between the library and the park.

Okay.
Im on the 11th floor, number 17.
All right. See you on Friday.

Concentrate on driving. We don't want to crash.

I think it's just up straight.
Turn right.
No. Left.
Sorry.
It's a terrible map!
So, where?
Umm ... We turned right.
Turn right.
Turn right here.
Just go straight, Mark.
Let's park here, OK?

Thats my hometown - Salvador. There.

Right. On the east coast.
Yeah.
Wheres Rio?
Its in the south. Down here.
How far is it from Salvador to Rio?
Its about 1200 kilometers.
So you live on the coast.
Yeah.
I love the ocean. Do you know Big Sur?
No. Wheres that?
Its in California. Its in the mountains, but its also on the coast.

There it is, on the west coast. Its so beautiful there. In the summertime, you can go camping ...

Hey, Todd, you know Vancouver, right?

Sure, I know Vancouver.

I have a meeting there on March 15th. Can you recommend a good hotel?

How about the Hotel Anna? Its right downtown. The rates are reasonable.

Sounds good. How much is it a night?

I think its around 200 a night.
Not bad. Is there a fitness center in the hotel?

Yes, there is. Oh! And you get free wireless internet in your room. I love that.

What are the rooms like?

Uh, theyre nice. The bathrooms are pretty small. But theyre modern and clean.

Great! Thanks, Todd. The Anna sounds perfect.

No problem. Have a good trip.
Thanks!

Hotel Anna. How can I help you?

Id like to make a reservation, please.
Certainly. For how many people?
Just me.
Okay, and when are you checking in?
March 15th, checking out March 19th.

Fifteenth to the 19th. So, thats four nights. Would you like a single room or a double?

A single, please. Oh, and I need a nonsmoking room.

A nonsmoking single. Thats no problem. Would you like me to reserve it for you now?

Whats the rate?

Two hundred and ten a night.
Okay. Yes, please reserve it.
Certainly. Can I have your name?
Joan Baxter. B-A-X-T-E-R.
And can I have your credit card number?
Mm-hmm. It's 3788-6672-4038-24.

Great. Just one moment ... All set. Can I help you with anything else?

No, thanks.
All right. Ill see you on March 15th.
Thank you.

Good afternoon. May I help you?

Yes, Im checking in.
May I see your passport?
Yes. Here you are.
Okay, welcome to the Hotel Anna, Ms. Baxter.
Thanks.
So thats two people, for four nights.
Umm, actually its for one person just me.
Oh. Im sorry. Ah, yes - a nonsmoking single.
Thats right.

And youre staying with us for four nights, checking out on the 19th?

Yes.
Okay. May I see your credit card, please?
Here you are.

Wonderful. Youre all set. Heres your credit card and passport.

Thank you.
And heres your key card. Youre in 1412. You can take the elevator behind you. Would you like help with
your luggage?
No, thanks, Im fine.
Have a pleasant stay.
Thank you.

Good morning. May I help you?

Yes, Id like to check out, please.
Certainly. How was your stay?
Pretty good. But the neighborhoods a little noisy.
Oh, Im sorry to hear that.
Its okay. I love the room. And the fitness centers amazing.
Great! Now, would you like to pay with your credit card?
Please.
Thats $996.
Really? That seems high.

Thats four nights, plus room service on Wednesday night.

Ah! Thats right. My ... my dinner on Wednesday night.

Correct.
Thank you. Would you like a receipt?
Yes, please. I need the receipt.
There you go.
Thank you.
Have a nice day.
Thank you.

Cindy, right?
Yeah. Oh, you're... uhhh ... Rupert.
No. Felton.
Oh, yeah! Felton.
That's right.
Umm, would you like to come to a party with me tonight?
Uhh, maybe. When is it?
It's tonight.
Oh, uh ... I'm afraid I'm busy on the weekend.
All weekend.
It's Tuesday.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I'm busy now.
Right.

Hey, Todd! Thanks for coming.

Thanks for inviting me. Its a great party.
Oh, hey - hows your wife feeling?
Poor Angela. She still has that cold.
Im sorry to hear that. Give her my best.
Thanks, I will. So. Whats happening with you?
Oh, not much. Im going to a birthday party tomorrow night. My grandmothers. Shes 87.
Eight-seven! Thats amazing!
Yeah. It is. What about you? Anything new?
Well, Im taking some vacation time next week. Angela and I are going to Buenos Aires.
Wow! That sounds wonderful!
Yeah. Im really excited.
Yes, dear. Okay.
Angela. I should go.
I understand. Thanks again for coming.

Hi, Joan.
Hi!
How are things?
Good! Im excited about my vacation.
Youre going on vacation? Great! Where are you going?
Im going to Scotland for two weeks.
Nice. What are you going to do there?
I have tickets for the Edinburgh Film Festival.
Fantastic!
Im going to see seven films in five days.
Wow. Thats a lot of movies.
You should see the film festival program. There are hundreds of movies!
What are you going to do after that?
Im going skiing in the mountains. Its beautiful this time of year.
Well, have a great holiday.
Thanks.

Sorry. We, uh ...

Oh, thats okay. I like the music.
Yeah? Its samba. You know, everyone in Brazil is partying right now.
Is it Carnival?
Its Carnaval.
Carnaval. Carnaval.
How do you celebrate?
Well, there are street festivals. Some of my friends and I dance in the samba schools. Oh - and we make
acaraje at home.
Aca- what?
Acaraje. Its food. Made with beans and then fried.
Mmm. That sounds good.
So, uh, how long does Carnaval last for?
Well, the big events last four days. But my friends and I? We usually party for a week.

Sounds fun. Hey, Todd, do you want to dance?

Ah-ha-ha ... Ha-ha-ha-ha ...

Hey, Sally. Can I ask you a question about computers?

Sure.

My sons computers really old and slow. He needs something faster for his classes. And for all those
computer games he plays.

You want a laptop, not a desktop, right?

Yes. Im thinking about the B-Tek 13-72.
Hmm. You need a better computer for gaming.

You should buy the 13-82. You see, the 82s faster and more powerful than the 72.

Yeah. And its also more expensive.

Twelve hundred dollars isnt bad - for a fast, powerful laptop.

Hmmm. Okay. Thanks for your help.

No problem.

Excuse me. Could you help me?

I want to buy a new laptop.
Sure.

Im looking for the, umm ... Im looking for the ... Im looking for the ... the B-Tek 13-82.

Ahh, yes. Right over here. Its a great computer. Fast, powerful, and very popular with young people.

Yeah. How much is it?

Its on sale this week, for $1,120.
Thats a good price. Ill take it.
How would you like to pay?
By credit card.
Could I see some identification?
Heres my drivers license.
Just a minute.
Please sign here.
Thank you. And heres your receipt ...
Thank you.
... and credit card.
Thank you.
Youre welcome. Have a nice day.
Thank you.

Excuse me.
Yes? Can I help you?
I'd like to change this shirt.
Look.
Oh, OK. Do you have the receipt?
Yes, I do...
There's a sale?
Mm-hmm.

Gas prices are really going up fast.

Yeah. I know.
And office supplies are going up, too.
Ouch.

Yeah, that really is going to hurt. Also, next month, the rent on our buildings going to increase.

Oh, no.
Heres the letter.
This is terrible.
Yep. Everything is going up.
I do have some good news.
Hmm?
Our sales are up this month. A lot.

Oh, you absolute star. That is brilliant. Todd, did you do all this?

Well, not on my own, of course.

Im so proud of you.
With a bit of help.
What, Collins?

So, hows your new job?

I love it! Im so happy I got it.
Cool. Thats great news.

Yeah. The pays higher than my last job, and my boss is really nice.

Where were you before?

Ugh. Sunset Computer Systems.
Mmm. How was it there?

It was terrible. The pay was low, my boss was horrible and business was really bad.

How long were you there for?

I was there for eight months. Long enough.
Yeah.
But Im much happier at Nuway Networks.
Thats great. Hey! I have some news.
Oh, yeah?
I have a new job, too.
Really?

I cant tell you too much at the moment, because its a bit of a top secret, but ...

Excuse me, everyone.

Id like to introduce Simon Price, our new director of engineering.

Uh, Simon comes to us from Dyna-Tek Systems. He was the engineering manager there for three years.

He has a masters degree in computer science from Stanford University.

Um, Simon worked in Paris for three years, and he speaks fluent French.

So, uh, lets welcome Simon to his new company!

Thanks, everyone, for the warm welcome. Im really happy to be here.

Shall we?

So, did you meet anyone good last night?

I got 20 business cards. I talked to a lot of people. A few of them, very interesting.

How about for the Finance Department?

Take a look at this one. I wrote some notes on the back.

She has an MBA from Harvard. Right now, shes working at Network Tek as the CFO.
Interesting. Is she available?
She wants to talk to us.
Great! How about for HR?
Umm, this guy looks good.
Hes an HR manager in a small company in Springdale.
He has a BA in HR management.
He looks okay. Thats it for HR?
Yeah. Sorry.
Its not a problem. Thanks for going last night.
Sure.
Tony said he was going to, but something came up ...

Oh, Joan. Do you have a minute?

Sure.

I found someone good for production manager. Her names Christina Fernandez.

Great. Lets have a look.

She worked at Parmatek for three years as a project manager. She was responsible for the production
schedule.
Uh-huh, thats good.
And she reported to the vice president of production.
Where is she working now?
Shes at Blue Sky Tech.
Whats her job title?

Production manager. She got her BS in computer engineering in 2007.

She does sound good.

Shall I call her for an interview?
Yes, call her. Oh, and, uh, send me her resume.
Okay.
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