ALVIN COOPERMAN &2 GEORGE LEFFERTS x gfEPISODES 1-6 e o CLASSROOM €_0- USERS E DRAMA CREATED BY ALVIN COOPERMAN & GEORGE LEFFERTS ® ° € « ° e . ‘Maxwell Macmillan International Publishing Group New York Oxford Singapore Sydney Collier Macmillan Canada ToromoCopyright © 1991 by Maxwvell Macmillan Intemational Publishing Group Al rights reserved. No part of this book or related videacassette may be reproduced of transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic oF mechanical, including nhatocopying, recording, oF any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Publisher. Collier Macmillan Canada 1200 Eglinton Avenue E. on Mills, Ontario MBC 3N1 Director: Karen Peratt Cover Design: BB8K Executive Editor: Mary Jane Peluso Illustrations: Duane Gillogly Series Editor: Howard Beckerman Interior Design: Publication Services, Inc. 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Avenue, New York, NY 10022 Printed in Singapore ISBN 0-02-332773-1a Introduction EPISODE 1 EPIsODeE 2 EPISODE 3 EPISODE 4 EPISODE 5 EPISODE 6 "46 Linden Street” Teleplay by George Lefierts “The Blind Date” teleplay by George Lefiens "Grandpa's Trunk” —Teleplay by Alvin Cooperman "A Piece of Cake” —Toleplay by Alvin Coopexman “The Right Magic” —Teleplay by Alvin Cooperman and George Lefierss “Thanksgiving” Teleplay by Alvin Caoporman andl George Letiens Contents @ 63 79“pt Welcome to Family Album, U.S.A. the exciting new American television series created to inspite English leaming around the world. In 26 episodes, vou will experience English in action and learn more about American culture. Family Album, U.S.A. is for everyone who has studied English for at least one year and wants improve his or her understanding of the language. Each television episode tells a story about the Stewarts, a typical American family living In New York ‘You will see the tamily in everyday situations, and you will share their many experiences as you hear English spoken naturally The unique format of each program includes the following. PREVIEW Before each ofthe three acts in an episode, a story preview sets the scene and introduces important vocabulary to aid comprehension. The preview usually asks a question for you to think about as you watch the act. Words on the screen help prepare you for the upcoming drama DRAMA Each episode tells a complete story. In every drama, you follow the lives of the Stewart family at work or at play. Each episode centers around one important event such #s a holiday celebration, a job interview, a wedding, or the bith of a baby. The language level in the dramas follows Sequence. Grammar and vocabulary are simpler in the earlier episodes, tn the later episodes, the language is more advanced FOCUS IN After each act, a lively “Focus In” segment calls your attention to idioms, grammar. pronunciation, Useful expressions, story comprehension, of important informetion about life_in the US. The Focus tn” segments entertain you with music, animation, and humor as they highlight language and American culture. Book I of this Classoom Video Course provides activities far Episodes 1-6 of the television series. On these pages, you will Find a unique way to use the Videos to study English. Each lesson follows this easy fonmat: PREVIEW activities correspond to the television previews VIDEO GAMES provide exciting scene-by-scene tasks for each af the three dramatic acts ina television episode: FOCUS IN activities help you practice the paints highlighted in the “Focus In” segments. INTERMISSION and! FINALE sections offer adclitional activities to help you develop language skills. “These ‘ctivties center around language and cultural points that are built into the television script THE CHARACTERS Here are the people you will meetin Family Album, U.S.A. MALCOLM STEWART also known as Grandpa, 72, 9 vetted engineer who comes to live with his son and his son’s family in Riverdale, New York PHILIP STEWART ——Malcoln’s son, 50, a doctor ELLEN STEWART Philip's wife, 50, a homemaker and a former music teacher RICHARD STEWART — Philip and Ellen’s older son, 20, a photographer MARILYN STEWART — Richard's wife, 29, a salesclerk in a boutique and a clothing designer ROBBIE STEWART Philip and Ellen's younger son, 17, @ senior in high school SUSAN STEWART Philip and Ellen's daughter, 28, a vice-president of a toy company, unmarried and living in/an apartment in Manhattan HARRY BENNETT an accountant, 34, a widower who dates Suzan MICHELLE BENNETT Harry's daughter, MOLLY BAKER 2 nurse, 45, who works with Philip in the hospital ALEXANDRA PAPPAS an exchange student fiom Greece, 16, Robbie's friend and other friends and business associates iv @ AetradiuctinEPISODE 1 “46 Linden Sheet” In this unit, you will practice... thanking and accepting thanks ACT PREVIEW SOUND ON Watch the preview to complete the sentences. Choose the correct words from the Word Box. Write the words on the blank lines. The first answer is given. its 3 WORD BOX the United States - ADE no meets shows forgets zs pictures & ——— photographer ickly Richard Stewart is a photographer au He Alexandra some He takes ‘of New York City pictures for Family Album, U.S.A on the Staten island Ferry. Ws an album of pictures of Richare Alexandra Pappas. Later, Richard leaves —___ And he something, 46 Lindon Street” © 12 @ EPISODE 1 ACT I VIDEO GAMES Scene 1: “Welcome to New York.” S HANDS ON Pegs SOUND OFF pee shaking hands sl waving People in Scene 1 shake hands. They also wave to each other. With the sound off, watch these actions in the scene. The sentences below show the order that people shake hands and wave in Scene 1. Underline the words in parentheses to show the correct actions and their function, of use, 1. Richard and Mrs. Vann (shake hands/wave) 4. Richard (waves tovshakes hands with] Mrs. Vann and ‘They are (saying good-bye/meeting). her son. 2. Richard (shakes Gerald’s hand/waves to Gerald). He is (saying good-byertrying to get their attention) He is thanking/meeting) the boy. 5. Alexandra (waves to/shakes hands with) Mrs. Vann 3. Richard (shakes Mrs. Vann’s handAvaves to Mrs. and Gerald. Vann) She is ‘saving good-bye/introducing hersetf He is (thanking/meeting) her. siving B. People in Scene 1 give and take things. With the sound off, watch the scene again to see who is giving and who is taking objects. Number the following sentences to show the correct order of these events in Scene 1. Write 1, 2, 3, or 4 on each blank line. a. Richard gives the reflector to Alexandra. ___b. Richard gives the camera to Alexandra, . Alexandra gives Richard her camera, d. Richard takes the reflector from Alexandra,BEHIND THE SCENES SOUND ON ras 310 With the sound on, watch the scene again. Then answer these questions. The first answer is given, 1, How do you know that Richard is 2 photographer? + He fakes many pictures. + He has an expensive camera.» He has a reflector. + He says he is preparing a book of photos. 2, How do you know that Alexandra is familiar with photography? 3. Does Alexandra want Richard to take her picture? How do you know? 4, [s Alexandra nervous about speaking English? How do you know? Scene 2: “Tell me about your book.” PICTURE THIS SQUND ON rsa Richard tells Alexandra about his book of photographs. He shows her some pictures of people at work. But you will rot see these pictures in the scene. Listen carefully to Richard. Which of the following pictures does he show Alexandra? Circle the number of each of those pictures. 1 2 4 5. 1 ie teacher Ee a ambulance driver doctor4 @ EPISODE1 YES OR NO? IN PAIRS. SOUND ON e2 Sr 0 Complete this activity with a partner. Take turns asking and answering the questions. The given. { two answers are About Richard About Alexandra 1. Is Richard writing a book? Is Alexandra from Greece? Yes, he is. Did she come to New York a year ago? Is her family living in New York? Does she speak English very well? Did she study English in school? 2. Is his book only about New York? No, it isn’t 3. Is the name of his book Family Album, USA? 4. Does Richard have a brother and a sister? 5. Is Richard single? Is she living with a Greek-American family? Scene 3: “It was nice meeting you.” WHAT'S NEXT? SOUND OFF oat IT With the sound off, watch the rest of Act 1 and try to guess the ending. Then read each paragraph below. Choose the correct story. Is it 1, 2, or 3% Circle the number of your choice. 1. Richard sees his bother Robbie waiting for him. He invites Alexandra to their house, but she says she is busy Richard is sorry, but he gives Alexandra a bag of photos. 2. Richard sees a beautiful boat. He wants to photograph it. He asks Alexandra to wait for him, and she says yes. He gives Alexandra a bag of food, but she doesn’t want it. 3. _ Richard remembers that he must meet his wife. He tells Alexandra his name, and he thanks her for her help. They say good-bye, and Richard leaves, Alexandra sees that he forgot to take one of his bags. Now, with the sound on, watch the scene to check your answer. FREEZE! WITH THE WHOLE CLass Saat p What will Alexandra do? Tell your opin jons. You will find out the answer in Act I! S Bs STORYTELLER STORYWRITERS an With your group, write the whole Choose one student to retell the Story otAAGL 1: Conse Bae iheshibee story of Act I fo the rest of your oe nowhere erie of your group to be the secretary. remember the details,ner, 9” FAMILY ALBUM, U.S.A. SOUND ON A. Watch the “Focus In” segment. Then match each description below with one of the pictures. Draw a line from the description to the correct photograph. The first answer is given. A. He's Richard's father. He's a doctor. 2. She’s Richard's mother. She's a homemaker. Susan Stewart 3. He's Richard’s brother. He goes to high school. Malcolm Stewart 4, She's Richard's sister. She works for a toy ‘company. 5. He's Richard’s grandfather. He lives in Florida, Philip Stewart 6, She's Richard's wife. She works in a boutique, Matias Ellen Stewart Robbie Stewart IN SMALL GROUPS BB. Now show your group any photographs of your family that you may have in your wallet. Tell EF Hp some facts aout the people in the pctres. a9 ACTI _ INTERMISSION PRONUNCIATION photo (noun): {fo't6} photograph (noun or verb): [fo'ta graf’) photographer (noun): [fa tog'ta far] photography (noun): [io tos’ra fel picture (noun): pik’chari photograph The word picture can refer to a painting, a drawing, or a photograph. Photo is a short way to say photograph. A photographer is a person who takes pictures with a camera. Photography is the art of taking pictures.6 @ EPISODE IN PAIRS 3) Practice reading the following paragraph toa partner, Richard Stewart is a photographer. He enjoys photography, and he takes many pictures, He likes to photograph people and places. He will use these photographs for Family Album, U.S.A., his book of photos of the United States With your partner, discuss your answers to the following questions. ‘You may use some of the phrases from the Conversation Box. CONVERSATION BOX 1. Do you take many photos? What do you like to photograph? | ike to photograph . .. 2. For a book about the people and paces in your city ar town, 1 would like to take pictures of .. what pictures would you like to take? | enjoy taking pictures of... 5. Do you enjoy photography? Ace you a yood photographer? IN PAIRS e 8 GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS: Asking for Permission Richard wants to take a photograph of Mrs, Vann and Gerald. He asks, “May | take a picture of you and your little boy?” Use May J or Can 1 to ask for permission. May / is a more polite form. With a partner, play each of the following situations. In each situation, politely ask for permission to do several things. Use May I. Your partner will answer, “Yes, you may” or “No, you may not.” If the answer is no, tell why. Example: A student is talking to a teacher during a test. May ruse a pencil) ff Instead of pent | (No, you may-not. Ths ia vocabutary test 1. A child is talking to a parent 2. A worker is talking to a boss. 3. You are talking to a itiend.“18 Linden Sheet” © 7 USEFUL LANGUAGE In Act I, you heard ways to... + introduce yourself: + thank someone: + start talking to a stranger: My name is... 1 appreciate your help. Excuse me. rm... Thank you. + say good-bye after meeting + ask for permission Thanks again. igre er tke Feat ee May I take a picture of you and _* respond to someone thanking It was nice meeting you. your little boy? your Iwas a pleasure meeting you. + introduce a conversation: My pleasure. pe thera You're welcome, UN PARS t BQ INSTANT ROLE-PLAYS Practice this conversation with a partner; Then complete this conversation: Alter class Ata bus stop Az Excuse me, I'm = [think we're in the same class. B: Yes, hi. My name's ‘Az Say, where's room 3042 By | think it's that way. A: Thanks. | appreciate your help. B: You're welcome. At Excuse me. 'm — —— A: It was nice meeting you. B: It was nice meeting you, too. READ AND DISCUSS Read the paragraphs under “U.S. Life.” Then discuss your answers to the questions under “Your Turn.” oN YOUR OWN e U.S. LIFE SHALE CROUTS YOUR TURN The population of the United States is over 250 milion © $9 1. whatis your last name? sit common people, American family names—Adams, Barbarino, 8 s name or an unustial name? Chan, Gomez, Kirn, Kessler, Yamada—show that is . a. Does your hare have a meaning? people, or their parents or grandparents, come from Counties allover the world ‘Many people say that America is tke a "vegetable soup,” Lach national group is important and ads tothe “lavoro America. Alexandra i living with an Hispanic family. Hispanic-americans come from places such as Mexigo, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central America, and South America Ispanies, Creek-Americans, Chinese-Americans, and other people ftom around the world ate proud to remember their cultures and waditions, They often Speak their native languages and follow many of their Gld customs at home. At school or at work, and on rational halidays like Thanksgiving, however, everyone is"an American8 @ EPISODE 1 ACTH PREVIEW SOUND OFF With the sound off, watch the preview. Look for the three scenes in the pictures below. What are the people saying? Circle a, b, oF € Alexandra: a. Do you know Marilyn: a. Where’s my husband? — Richard: a. I'm sorry I'm so late. | Richard Stew b. What time is it? had a really bad day b. Can you tell me Are you late? b. Hi, Marilyn. | had a how to get to Linden very interesting day Street, in Riverdale? 1'm hungry, I’m ready €. Someone lost this for dinner bag. Can you take Now, with the sound on, watch the preview again to check your answers. ACT IL VIDEO GAMES Scene 1: “Can you help me?” HELPING OUT ea Match each of Alexandra’s questions with one of the policeman’s answers. Draw a line from each question to the correct answer. Alexandra Policeman 1. “Excuse me, officer. Can you help me? a. “Yes, the station’s that way 2. “Can you tell me how to get to Linden Street, in b. “Sure Riverdale?’ 3. “Is there a station near here?” c. "You should take the number 1 subway‘46 Linden Street” @ 9 worm Scone 2: “9s this pink too bright for me?” 2 q 3 ste TRY THIS ON FOR SIZE Follow the instructions for your group. Then work with a partner from the other group to complete the summary below. Choose your answers from the Word Box. (While GROUP A watches the scene, GROUP B should not watch the TV. While GROUP & listens to the scene, GROUP A should leave the room or hold their ears.) GROUP A GROUP B WORD BOX sweater green With the sound off, watch the scene. With the picture off, listen to the scene. Bebe ble SOUND ON eight SOUND OFF PICTURE OFF BAA LZ 9st i nine ten buy forget IN PAIRS fe & SUMMARY Richard’s wife Marilyn is a salesclerk in a boutique. She is helping a customer choose a = The customer vies ona one. But she and Marilyn agree that the color is to — ==. So Marilyn finds @ sweater Its size — But the customer needs sige Marlyn finds 2 sweater in the correct size. The customer tries ft 0 and decides to it 7 ” Scene 3:9 had a really, bad day. = UNDERSTUDIES © sou oN tons 1224 Watch the scene and listen to it carefully. Then work with a partner to act out the scene. It is not important to repeat Marilyn’s and Richard’s words exactly. Include these events: RICHARD. MARILYN + arrives at the boutique + makes a telephone call + tells Marilyn his problem + leaves the boutique with Richard + leaves the boutique with Marilyn [After you practice the scene, you may perform it for the whole class. ieee scr alae” Ssageed —aANK YOU" “YOU’RE WELCOME” SOUND ON Watch the “Focus In” segment. Then watch it again and sing along.10 @ EPISODE1 WITH THE WHOLE CLASS Sager’ GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS: The Order of Adjectives ACT IL INTERMISSION Richard lost a blue canvas bag. The order of adjectives is COLOR before MATERIAL COLOR MATERIAL A. Do you know the meaning ofall the adjectives in the two lists atthe leit? With green woolen your teacher’ help, try to find things in your classroom to show an example of blue canvas each adjective of color and material. Sav sentences with one adjective red cotton Example: This is a red shirt, Here's a wooden desk yellow paper B. Now use two adjectives to describe things in your classroom. Bown women Example: Thies a red cotton shirt, Here's a brown wooden desk ine alas G. Adjectives of SIZE tbig, small, large, little, medium-sized) come before color and arange Weather material SIZE + COLOR + MATERIAL, Richard lost a small blue canvas bag. an elite Now use three adjectives to describe things. Tell the size, the color, and the black silk materia white nvion Bray rubber In Act Il, you heard ways to... + describe something: a small canvas bag + compliment someone: | think it looks terrific on you. + make suggestions: Try this (sweater). How about green? IN PAIRS. ©» USEFUL LANGUAGE + apologize: Vm sorry V'm so late. Vm really sorry. + ask for help: Can you help me? + reassure someone: Don't worry. + ask if someone found something: Did anyone find a small canvas bag? t INSTANT ROLE-PLAYS Practice these conversations with a partner: In a shoe store A: I need a new pair of shoes. B: What size do you take? A: Size _. How about these tan ones! Bz I think they'll look terrific on you. Then complete these conversations: Ata fashion boutique 'm looking for a gift for my A: B: In a restaurant A: Can you help me? 2 What's the problem? : Ilost a black leather purse. Did anyone find it? No, I'm really sorry + Oh no! 2 Don't worry. Someone might find it. What's your name and address? Prere ‘Ata lost-and-found office Az Excuse me, | lost a(n) B: Where did you lose i?“48 Linden Shree ACT AL PREVIEW Hare ia Watch the preview to complete the sentences. Listen carefully to Philip, Richard, and Ellen. Write their words on the blank lines. Philip: Robbie, the dinner — chard: | keep thinking about Ellen: Don’t worry, Richard. ACT UL VIDEO GAMES Scene 1: "What's Robbie cooking for dinner?” THE RIGHT ORDER SOUND ON IN PAIRS. eo Watch the scene, Then work with a partner to say Philip and Ellen's dialogue in the right order. 15003 TH PHILIP ELLEN a hope it's pasta. — Well, Marilyn and Richard called. They'll be here soon, and then we'll eat _— And what's Robbie cooking for dinner? I's a surprise V’m tired and hungry. Well, she'll be here later. She has to work late tonight. _— Allright. Is Susan coming? — How are you?12 @ EPISODE Scene 2: “What's for dessert?” TABLE TALK e Gait souxp off 8 ~ ———lel With the sound off, watch the scene, Choose one member of the Stewart family. Watch him or her carefully. Tell your group about the person you watched, Use the following questions to help with your description. IN SMALLGROLPS 1, What does he or she look like? (Age? Hair color? Clothing?) 2, What did he or she do in this scene? 3, What do you think he or she said? IN FACT SOUND ON IN PAIRS ef Now, with the sound on, watch the scene. Then complete this activity with a partner. Take turns asking and answering the questions. If your answer is no, give the correct answer. The first two answers are given. 1. Did Ellen cook dinner? No, she didn’t 6. Does Robbie like cotiee ice cream? Robbie cooked dinner. Did Richard lose eight rolls of film? 2. Was the dinner delicious? Yes, it was, 8, Did Ellen ask Susan to help her? 3. Did Robbie make a cake for dessert? 9. Does Ellen think that someone will find Richard's 4, Is there ice cream in the freezer? film? 5. Are there three flavors of ice cream? Scene 3: “Nice ta meet you, Alexandra.” eS GUESS THE QUESTIONS SOUND ON 20:96 Before you watch the scene, guess each of Philip’s questions in his conversation with Alexandra, Write your answers on the blank lines. Then watch the scene to find out the answers. Philip: So, you're an exchange student, Where AlexandrazAt the Bronx High School of Science. Philip: Oh, that's a very good school. What a 2 Alexandra:Biology and mathematics, Richard tells me you're a doctor. Philip: Yes, a pediatrician. And what - 2 Alexandra:He’s a lawyer, in Thessaloniki BEHIND THE SCENES: Discuss your answers to the following questions. Explain your opinions. 1. How does Robbie feel about Alexandra? How does he show his feelings? ‘5 teaction to Alexandra? How do they show their feelings? 3. Did Alexandra leave her bag by accident or on purpose? What do you think? 2. Ishis family angry, happy, or amused at Robbie’46 Linden Shoot” @ 13 IN SMALL GROUPS " ge e § ACTH que ga INTRODUCTIONS SOUND ON 20ss7 2280 Watch the “Focus In” segment. Then work with a small group. Pretend you are all at a party. Introduce yourself and other people in your group. Respond to the introductions and start a conversation, Use the expressions in the boxes below. In your conversations, tell some interesting and true information about your life. TO RESPOND TO AN INTRODUCTION It’s nice/good/a pleasure to meet you. Hi Hello. How do you dor (formal) TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF My name is Vm TO INTRODUCE SOMEONE ELSE This is I'd like you to meet TO SAY GOOD-BYE AFTER A FIRST MEETING It was nice/good/a pleasure meeting you. ACT Il FINALE USEFUL LANGUAGE In Act III, you heard ways to... + introduce someone: + offer: + accept an offer: Let me introduce you. Would you like something to eat? Vd appreciate that. This is... Would you like to call home? oe Pe fapecant OTE + respond to an introduction Can I drive you home? No, thanks. How do you do? + thank someone: It’s nice to meet you. I'm so glad you took the time + correct yourself: and trouble to return (the bag). It’s Richard’s film! 1 + respond to thanks: ees ag TELEPLAYS ing around a dinner table with other members of your family. Talk 1g the doorbell rings. Who is at the door? dialogue. Then pra‘ A. With your group, imagine that you are sit about the day's events. While you are tall B. Be TV writers. Write some of your dinne whole class your dialogue and perform it for the14 @ EPISODE 1 READ AND DISCUSS Read the paragraphs under “U.S. Life.” Then discuss your answers to the questions under “Your Turn.” ON YouR OWN INSMALL GROUPS 9 U.S. LIFE © e 2 YOUR TURN When Richard Stewart introduced his family 10 BMW™ 1.00 you tee! comfortable with using Alexandra Pappas, he said, “This is my wife Marilyn a someone's first name immediately? And this is my mother, Ellen Stewart. .. and my father, 2. Do you think young people should call Dr. Philip Stewart.” Americans usually make introductions with frst names and last names. They usually don’t use Mr, Mrs. M5., for Miss in an introduction because they feel that these titles are very formal. In fact, if someone calls an American Mr., Mrs.,.Ms., or Miss, he or she usually says, “Please call me Dave (or Jane or Sandra).” Americans usually call you by your first name right away, oo, When they use first names, they are being friendly, not impolite. But if you are not comfortable with calling someone by his or her first name, especially an older person, don’t! Alexandra says, “Thanks, Mrs, Stewart Medical doctors, judges, college officials, military officers, and clergy are usually addressed with an ‘occupational title, however. Examples of occupational titles are Or. Stewart, Judge Brown, Dean Rafer, Captain Snyder, and Father O'Hara. Of course you can always be very polite and call a man Sir or a woman Ma‘am if you are not sure of his or her name. older people by their first name? 3. How do you feel when someone you don’t know well uses your first name? (ON YOUR OWN ® #a STORYWRITER By yourself, write about one of the following: + Write the story of this episode for someone who didn’t see it *+ Describe the Stewart family. How are they different from your own family? + Write about something important that you once lost. + Write about the first time you met someone you like very much,eoeeceeeseoe EPISODE 2 “The blind Date” Im this unit, you will practice... apologizing and accepting apologies ordering food in a restaurant ACT I PREVIEW SQUND ON 2450 Watch the preview to complete the sentences. Choose the correct words from the Word Box. Write the words on the blank lines. The first answer is given WORD BOX date Susan Stewart and Harry Bennett clon‘t very He's ___ somewhere in know each other, They have a dinner lost New York City. — tonight. tea 2 Excuse looking _—________ me, ma’am, I'm Bul Harry is late, —______ late. ior 83 Wooster Street Will Harry find Susan’s apartment?16 @ EPISODE 2 ACTA VIDEO GAMES Scene 1: “Can you help me?” RIGHT OR LEFT? SOUND OFF 26 3:00 To follow directions, you need to know your right from your left. Read the sentences below. Then, with the sound off, watch the scene. For each sentence, underline the word right or feft in parentheses. 1. Harry looks at the address in his (rightleft) hand and 3, Harry takes the address from his (ightlet® pocket and puts it in his (cighteit) breast pocket. dials the telephone with his (right/lef) hand 2. The street vendor points with his (right/left) hand, 4. Harty pushes the buzzer to Susan’s apartment with his (rightett) hand and holds the flowers with his (right/lef) hand, STREET TALK SOUND ON With the sound on, watch the scene again. Then complete the following sentences from the scene. Use the words and pictures at the bottom of the page to help you write the answers. 1. Harry: Where is 83 Wooster —_ 2 2. Vendor: Walk to the —___. then make a_____., Then wallk two to the —__ — 3. Susan: I'm on the, a) traffic light BA Gs. left turn blocks‘The Blind Date” @ 17 Scene 2: “Sorry I'm late.” IN TWO GROUPS e's ge es Ag MAKE A MATCH With the sound off, watch the video. Then follow the instructions for your group. Group A Match each sentence below with one of the pictures, Write the number of the correct, sentence in the circle at the top left of each picture, 1. Susan introduces Marilyn and Harry. 2. Harry asks Susan for the telephone number of the restaurant 3. Harry apologizes for being late| and gives Susan the flowers 4, Susan meets Harry. Group B Match each of the four dialogues below with one of the pictures. Write the letter of the correct logue in the box at the top right of each picture. a. Susan: Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister-in-law Marilyn. Marilyn Stewart, this is Harry Bennett Harry: Pleased to meet you. b. Harry: Do you know the phone number of the restaurant? I'd like to call home and leave the number with the baby-siter ure. The number is 555-1720. Hello, Harry. Its nice to meet you. Nice to meet you Susan. d. Harry: Sorry I'm late. The tralfic. The parking. | was lost Susan: What pretty flowers! Thank you. Oh, please come in. Don't worry about being late. I's fine. 1N PAIRS. es With the sound on, watch the scene again. Check your work with a partner from the other group. Then say the four dialogues above in the correct order.18 @ EPISODE 2 FIRST IMPRESSIONS SOUND ON Ly PAIRS. ro Ga What do you think about Harry and Susan? With the sound on, watch Act I again to answer the following questions. Explain the reasons for your answers. Two answers are given. Harry Susan 1. Is Harty a polite person? 1, Is Susan very upset? Yes, he is—because he’s bringing flowers to Susan. No, she isn’t—because she doesn’t mind that Harry 2. Does Harty live in Susan’s neighborhood? was late. 2. What is Susan wearing? What does this tell you about her? 3. Does Susan do a lot of cooking at home? 4. Will Susan like Harry? nr 9" FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS 3. Does Harry follow directions very well? 4. Was Harry married before? IN PAIRS Watch the “Focus In” segment. Then work with a partner. One of you will be Student A. The other will be Student B. + Student A will read the directions for MAP T to Student 8, while Student # will follow the directions on the map. + Student B will read the directions for MAP 2 to Student A, while Student A will follow the directions on the map. 2950-1139 right, Then go one block and turn leit. Go one block |] right again. Go one block and turn left. Go another and turn left again. Then go three blocks and turn bblock and turn right. Turn right at the first corner and go left. Where are you? At the school, the bus stop, or to the end of the street. Where are you? At the the library? post office, the shopping center, or the movie theater? start here + bus Wibrary stop post office school theatre shopping center MAP 1 MAP 2 jumn felt at the first corner. Go two blocks and tuen Turn right at the second corner, Go two blocks and turn stant here“The Blind date” @ 19 ACT INTERMISSION PRONUNCIATION: Telephone numbers You always pronounce the first three numbers of a telephone number by saying one number at a time. But you can say the last four numbers individually or in two parts. In scene 2, Susan and Harry said the restaurant telephone number in the following ways: Susan said the last four numbers in two parts: Susan: The number is five five five ... seventeen twenty. (17-20) ‘Then Harry verified the number—he repeated it to be sure he understood, He said the last four numbers individually: Harry: Five five five... one seven two oh, (1-7 - 2-0) IN Pais A. With a partner, read the following conversation. Then practice the conversation by ee using the telephone numbers of the four places below. Student A: Do you know the phone number of the bookstore? Student B: Sure. It's six seven four .. . eighty-eight forty-five, Student A: Six seven four... eight eight four five? Student B: Yes, that’s right THEATER SKATING RINK GAS COMPANY BOOKSTORE 395-5687 504-2390 674-8845 8. Do you know the following important telephone numbers in your area? Work in a HERSIALEGROURS small group to find out. Say each number if you know it. 1. emergency services (police/ambulancetfire) 4. your school’s main office 2. local telephone information 5. the local public library 3. long-distance telephone information 6. the number for the carrect time20 @ EPISODE 2 GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS: Apologizing, Making Excuses, Accepting an Apology Apologizing p Making Excuses p Accepting an Apology When you are sorry for bothering After you apologize, you often try ¥ After someone apologizes to you, or possibly for making a problem MW to explain by making excuses. I you might say something kind to for someone, you apotogize. accept the apology. Harry arrives late to Susan's Harry makes excuses for being Susan accepts Harry’s apology by apartment, To apologize, he says, WP late: To make excuses, he says, saying, “Don't worry about being “Sorry I'm late “The trafic. The parking. Iwas ate, I's fine.” lost.” Susan apologizes because her Susan makes an excuse for her» Because Hany was nervous, he apartment is not in order D messy apartment: She sav, D cidn'e say anything 10 accept She says, “Excuse the mess.” ‘just moved here.” Susan's apology. In this situation, someone might say, "It looks like a nice place” or “My place is much more messy.” a IN PAIRS eo With a partner, play each of the following situations. In each situation, apologize and also make an e partner will accept your apofogy to make you feel better. You can choose other expressions for apol the Conversation Box. 1. You forgot your mother's 2. You willed coffee on your You shouted at your coommate for birthday. friend's carpet. eating all the ice cream, CONVERSATION BOX + Please forgive me for (+ -ing verb) + Vm so sorry for (+ -ing verb)“The Blind Date” @ 21 In Act I, you heard ways to... + ask for help: Excuse me. Can you help me? + say good-bye to someone you just met: Hope to see you again. + apologize: Sorry I'm... Excuse the mess. Where is...2 Twas lost. USEFUL LANGUAGE + ask for directions: I'm looking for + give directions: Make a left turn. Then walk two blocks to the traffic light. + make excuses: 1 just moved here. + accept an apology: Don't worry about... 1 fine. + say a telephone number so someone can reach you: Til be at 555-1720. + accept a gifts What pretty flowers! IN PAIRS. eS INSTANT ROLE-PLAYS Practice this conversation with a partner: On the street ‘Az Excuse me. I'm new here, Where is the nearest subway station? Bi Thai's easy. Go three blocks and make a left A: Three blocks and a left? B: That’ right. The station will be on your right. As On the B: No problem ight, Thanks. | appreciate your help. Then complete this conversatio! In the school cafeteria A: Excuse me, I'm new here. Where are the rest rooms? READ AND DISCUSS Read the paragraphs under “U.S. Life.” Then discuss your answers to the questions under “Your Turn.” ON YOUR OWN, e U.S. LIFE Most Americans are happy to give directions on the: street. When Harry asked for directions, he started with, Fxcuse me. conversation with a stranger or to ask for information. When asking for directions, it often helps to add a litle explanation, such as i'm new here or I'm afiaidl mn fost. You can also start with a question, such as Do you know this area? Or Can you telf me how to get to...? Always repeat the directions after you hear them, Repeating will help you remember, and it shows the person helping you that you understand, This is the usual way to begin a IN SMALL GROUPS e a ao YOUR TURN 2. Do you have experience with asking ior directions in a strange city? 3. Do people aften ask you for directions? 4. Did you ever give the wrong directions to a place?22 @ EPISODE 2 ACT I PREVIEW SOUND OFF avassaz9 With the sound off, watch the preview. Look for the two scenes in the pictures below. What are the people saying? Circle a, 6, oF Somsak: a. What would you Harry: a, I'll have the mee like to eat? krob also. b. Would you like b. Tim hungry, too. something to eat? Like your Ate you hungry reslaurant tonight Now, with the sound on, watch the preview again to check your answers. ACT VIDEO GAMES Scene 1: “Gollou me, please. ” LOOK WHO'S TALKING sounD. s2e40 322 Watch the scene and listen to it carefully. Who said each of the following sentences? Write Harry, Susan, oF Somsak on each blank line. The first answer is given. 1. Somsak: Any friend of Miss Stewart's is welcome at 7,__: How about a California chablis? Somsak’s, 8.____: Harry, would you like to see a menu? 2 {ike it here 9. I have the mee krob also. 3 A special place for special people, 10. What is it? 4 Would you like something to drink? on I recommend rose-petal salad. U'd like a glass of ginger ale with ice 12. + Ill take care of everything, Do you have a dry white wine? 13. + | hope you're hungrye 23 Scene 2: “Here we are.” LISTEN IN SOUND ON Read the statements below. Then watch the scene and listen to it carefully. Which of the following items are true according to the information in the scene? Put a check (1) in the box only if_you are sure the sentence is true. F 1. Harry is older than Susan, 4. Susan is a vice-president of 7. Harry's daughter is nine _ a tay company — years old. 2. Harry is an accountant 5. Susan works six days a 8. Harry likes his job. week. [1 5. Harry is hungry [J 6. susan develops new toys, 9, Harry lives in the suburbs. BEHIND THE SCENES E © 8 Harry gets a telephone call at the end of this scene, and he has to leave the restaurant. Who is calling him? Here are three possibilities. With your group, think of reasons for these three people to call Harry. One example is given, A POLICE OFFICER HARRY’S BOSS THE BABY-SITTER | aR + Maybe someone stole Harry’s car. + Maybe...24 @ EPISODE 2 Scene 3: “Please forgive me.” SPLIT DIALOGUE eo Watch the scene to complete the sentences below. Work with a partner. One of you will complete Harry's lines; the other will complete Susan’s. Choose the correct words from the Word Box. Two answers are given. Play the scene as many times as necessary. Harry Susan WORD BOX 1. Please forgive me, Susan, but... I 1. What's the matter? have to leave. | temible, watt: 2. Ohno! Is it 2 but date 7 ; 3. Of course. I'm so —___ 2 My isn't feeling well sero for Michelle, And you didn’t have a 3. I don’t know. The ____ says feel to eat she has a stamachache, and she's phone 4. No, no. g0 ahead. crying. Fill have to go Will you forgive me? Please 5. We'll make another. Please don’t 4, Oh, it’s OK, Let me you erry —— home first baby-sitter 6. hope your daughter is — 5. I's our first forgive Soodthye 6. you. chance 7. Good-bye. home alll right take matter daughter Now watch the scene again. Check your answers with your partner. Then practice reading the dialogue together. ACT IL alae” OFFERING AND ORDERING WI THE WHOLE CLASS ou Sagan Watch the “Focus In” segment. Then watch it again and sing along.“The blind Date” @ 25 ACT IL INTERMISSION GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS: At a Restaurant When they ordered their food, Susan said, “I'd like the mee krob.” Harry said, “I'll have the mee krob also.” Fd like (+ noun phrase or infinitive phrase) HII Csimple verb) Use 1'd like (+noun phrase) to order food or drinks: | Use 1’ (+simple verb) to order food or drinks: + 17d like a hamburger. + 1 have a tuna salad sandwich. + Vd like a cup of coffee, + 1 tcy your special salad. + Vil take the soup of the day. You may also use I'd like (+ infinitive phrase): + 1'll begin with a glass of white wine. + I'd like to uy anew dish. + I'd like to begin with a salad. Iv pans e©® Use the menu below to practice ordering in a restaurant. Work with a partner, One of you will play the waiter; the ‘other will be the customer. Then change parts. Use expressions from the Conversation Box to offer and order. a actin CONVERSATION BOX Soup Waiter Entrees + What would you like to eat? cee cueetaeraytsiaee etetee 27° + Would you like (a salad)? Vegetable & Balm net 9.50 + Would you like something to drink? HAESTEAE Git biveappis Rims Borate, etree Sated 08 How about. MOTE RN Be _ May U recommend. 2 me RES Re Castomer veiewtrtaar a aa a EEE wit Pointe, * Vibthaves.3 Vl begin with ..- Vd like. Miltry.. What do you recommend? eat Oi (a) witb Mine Toty, Vegcinhten Desserts HOMEMADE FRUIT PIES Cipla; tReers of bkusborey> Sees eee EIQ GppiNe feomemadey Tsetse. o tewborry) Beverages26 @ EPISODE 2 USEFUL LANGUAGE In Act Il, you heard ways to + order something to eat or drink: + greet someone: + ask about a problem: I'd like the mee krob. Welcome! What's the matter? Til have the mee krob. + ask about someone's job: Is it serious? Do you have a dry white wine? What do you do? + express concern: + make a suggestion: eicuse youraclt I hope nothing is wrong. How about. Please forgive me. Thope your daughter is all right. Irecommend... 3 INSTANT ROLE-PLAYS Practice these conversations with a partner: Then complete these conversations: 2 party Ata class reunion A. Where do you work? AL Hi _.. What do you do now? B. I work at the Bay Comp B A. What de you do there? A. B. I'ma supervisor B. During the movie At the restaurant, as the waiter brings the check A. I'm sorry, Lhave to go. A. Ob no, left my wallet at home! B. What's the matter? B. A. I'm not feeling very well A. B. | hope it’s not serious B. A. Please forgive me. We didn’t see the end of the AL B. Don’t worry, We'll see it another time. B, ACT AIL PREVIEW ws 195 Watch the preview. Then guess the answers to the following questions. 1. What kind of food are Susan and 2, Why is Harry bringing something 3, Susan asks Harry, “Is there anyone Marilyn eating? to Susan? else in your life?” What does she mean?ACT AIL VIDEO GAMES Scene 1: You won't believe it, Marilyn! TABLE TALK SOUND ON 19864110 Use the expressions from the Phrase Box to write the missing questions in Susan and Marilyn's conversation. Then watch the scene to check your answers. Marilyn: cy) 2 The baby-sitter called. His daughter is sick PHRASE BOX Iihink she hes omachache, Fi sd fat ne hink she has a stomachache. He's a good father Nhs ‘ So... what do you think of him? @ What happened? He's very nice, But | think he was nervous algae MRT tonight. It was his first date in two years. z sf —__ — a I hope so FREEZE! WITH THE WHOLE CLASS sagen a Why did Harry come back? Discuss your opi jons. You will find out the answer in the next scene!28 @ EPISODE 2 Scene 2: “9 hope it's not toa late.” LISTEN IN. Read the statements below. Then watch the scene and listen to it carefully. Which of the following items are true according to the information in the scene? Put a check () in the box only if you are sure the sentence is true. 1. A neighbor let Harry into Susan's building, 2. Harry's daughter is feeling better 3. Harry bought the bonsai tree at a discount store. 4, Susan knew Harry would come back. Harry's daughter doesn’t like him to go on dates. 6, Marilyn is tired from working all day. Marilyn is going to a fashion show tomorrow Marilyn is sleeping at Susan’s apartment tonight Susan and Harry made a date to see each other next week. WITH THE WHOLE CLASS aeasee’, ‘Do you have a special woman in your life? 1 hope not because | like you. I'm having such a good time with you. I don't want to leave. Read Susan's and Harry’s thoughts above. Then watch the scene and listen to their conversation. What do Susan and Harty say to express these feelings? Tell your teacher {o stop the tape when you hear each answer.ACT IL qidei!" OCCUPATIONS Du WITHTHE WHOLE CLASS Sager’ Watch the “Focus ln" segment, Then watch it again and sing along. The pictures will help you follow the words to the song, svorks with numbers. She's a vicespresident— ident na npany. She's in business hey're all jl hat’s her job. ‘her job his job, They're all jobs. A nunse30 @ EPISODE 2 IN SMALL GROUPS a ACT It © es FINALE a BEHIND THE SCENES Se Answer these questions with your group. Tell your opinions and give a reason for each answer. Use one of the expressions from the Conversation Box to begin each answer. Some possible answers are given. 1. Will Harry call Susan soon? Thope so. They make a nice couple, + I don’t think so, He’s too shy. CONVERSATION BOX 2. Does Susan have time to cook? Tithipksen I-don’t think so, She eats at restaurants a fot. T hope so. Does Harry come from a large family? I don't think so. Will Harry remember how to get to Susan's apartment? Thope not. «Does Susan like children? 1. Would Harry like a new relationship in his bile? Would Susan? Will Susan call Harry if he is too shy to call her? PRONUNCIATION Harry says, “I think we're going to be good friends.” His informal pronunciation is “I think we're gonna be good friends.” When going to is a future auxiliary, you often hear gonna. But when going to is a main verb with a preposition, you don’t hear the gonna pronunciation. For example, in the sentence, “I'm going fo the store,” you never hear gonna because going is a main verb and fo is a preposition. You might hear gonna in only two of the follo ng sentences, Underline those two sentences. 1. I'm going to your house 3. Are you going to the movies tonight? 2. When are you going to call me? 4. We're going to have a good time. IN Pains, & ® DATING SERVICE A dating service introduces single people to each other. People give this type of company personal information. The dating service tries to match singles who might be compatible, who might become good friends because they have the same interests, Read Harry’s Personal Data Form, Then read the way he tells this information at an interview at a dating service ‘Complete the blank Personal Data Form below. Then your partner will interview you to help you find a date. “Hi, im Harry Bennett. PERSONAL DATA FORM Frm 33 and about PERSONAL DATA FORM average height. 'm an Harry Bennett accountant. | love ine 33 numbers. My favorite ait 10" solve a cea Heights Occupation: Certified Public ay places Occupation: Accountant and playing tennis. Hobbies: reading mystery novels Hobbies: foreign travel tennis“The Blind Dale” @ 31 USEFUL LANGUAGE In Act III, you heard ways (0... + ask about a past event: + accept an excuse: + introduce anew idea in a What happened?. Not at all. conversatio + ask about a problem: + invite someone to enter: Speaking of. What's wrong? Come in. Join us. You know something? + express surprise: + make a promise: + wish someone a safe trip: You won't believe itt I promise 1 won't leave early. Have a safe ‘rip home. + leave someone after a date: + leave a group of people: Thad a nice evening. Vim going to excuse myself. + excuse yourself for making a+ ask if someone has another surprise visit at a late hour: relationship right now: T hope it’s not too late. Isthere anyone else in your life? e INSTANT ROLE-PLAYS Practice these conversations with a partner: ‘Then complete these conversations: During a meeting A the ofc A. I'm going to excuse myselt. | have a plane to catch, | A. You won't believe it! B. Whore can we reach your b. A, I'll be at (213) 555-2367. You can reach me there. A B. Havea sae tp. &. Ava neighbor’ house at 10 Ps Ata neighbor's house at 7 Ant A. hope is not to lat. A. Thopesiesinet too er B. Notatall cant help you! a AA The lights are ou In my apartment need to | A. por fash Here fou se b. A Thank. bring it ight back A B. Dent worry. Bring i back tomo 8 aa eo © “2 e® Ey TELEPLAYS Imagine that you want to arrange a date between two of your friends or two people in your class. What would you tell each one about the other? Be TV writers. Write a script about the date hetween the two people in Part A. What happened when they went out together?32 @ EPISODE 2 READ AND DISCUSS Read the paragraphs under “U.S. Life.” Then discuss your answers to the questions under “Your Turn.” ‘oN YOUR OWN IN SMALL GROUPS 6 U.S, LIFE e e YOUR TURN an Harry and Susan went on a blind date, aa They didn’t know each other before. Blind dates are common in the United States. A family member or fiend may know a man and a woman who have a fot in common—who share the same interests or background. So the friend or family member will arrange a blind date for the man and woman to meet. Some people enjoy blind dates very much, ‘They like meeting and finding out about someone new. Other people get very nervous at the idea of meeting and spending time with someone they don’t know Single people can also meet each other through clubs and organizations, such as church or political groups, or through dating, services. 1. Did you ever go on a blind date? Who arranged the date? Did you have a good time? 2. Do you enjoy matching single men with single women? 3. Do you prefer to be with a person similar to yourself? Or do you believe that “opposites attract”? ON YOUR OWN ot STORYWRITER By yourself, write about one of the following: + White the story of this episode for someone who didn’t see it. + Describe one of the characters in this episode. How is this person similar to you—but also different from you? + Write about your first date with someone,eoceeseoeeee EPISODE 4 “A Piece of Cake” In this unit, you will practice... ‘ways of saying something is easy or difficult pronouncing can or can’t before verbs using How much and How many ACT PREVIEW SOUND ON 2450" 25 Watch the preview to complete the sentences. Choose the correct words from the Word Box. Write the words on the blank lines. The first answer is given, WORD BOX make 80 bet hour hard aerobics class feel exercise easy “I bet | can ‘one in your this morning and not a thing. ‘A Piece of Cake” @ 4930 @ EPISODE 4 ACTI VIDEO GAMES Scene 1: “ BODY LANGUAGE SOUND OFF Body language means the way people stand, sit, or move, Body language often shows a person’s real feelings. With the sound off, watch the scene. Look at Marilyn's and Richard’s body language and pause at the times below. Circle a or b to show the way Marilyn and Richard feel. 1 3 PAUSEAT 26:08, PAUSAT 26:58 Pal 39 Marilyn feels Richard is Richard is asad b. tired a. kidding b. serious a, worried b. sure 2, 4. 6 PAUSEAT 26:20 PAUSE AT 27:10 PAUSEAT Richarcl feels Marilyn —__ Marilyn is a. sad_b. happy a. agrees b, disagrees a. convinced —_b. not convinced Now, with the sound on, play the scene again and check your answers. UNDERSTUDIES SOUND ON IN Pains /\\ 256-278 Watch the scene again and listen to it carefully. Work with a partner to act out the scene. It is not important to repeat Marilyn’s and Richard's words exactly. Include these events: MARILYN RICHARD. + arrives home after her aerobics class + says he could easily work out in Marilyn’s aerobics + talks to Richard about her class class + tells Richard the day and time of the next aerobics _* agrees to go to the aerobics class tomorrow morning at class ten o'clock Alter you practice the scene, you may perform it for the whole class.‘A Piow of Cabs” @ 51 Scene 2. “Its going ts be « piece of cake.” esassn THE SUBTEXT SOUND ON 1 I don't think you're 0 strong. 2 Would you like to find out who's right? Read Marilyn’s and Richard's thoughts above. Then watch the scene and listen to their conversation. What do Marilyn and Richard say to express these thoughts? Tell your teacher to stop the tape when you hear each answer. THE BET What's the bet? Write Marilyn or Richard on the blank lines. 1. can exercise for one hour with no problem, then __ will cook dinner for the entire family 2. if _____ can’t exercise for one hour, then will cook dinner for the entire family. Scene 3: “94's all set.” LISTEN IN SOUND ON 29:06" 20005 Read the statements below. Then watch the scene and listen to it carefully. Which of the following items are true according to the information in the scene? Put a check (4) in the box only if you are sure the sentence is true. 1, Jack Davis is the boss at the 3. Beiore joining a class, 5. Marilyn will watch Richard aerobics center students must write some exercise information, [_] 2. There are three aerobics 4, Richard will photograph the 6. Susan will come for dinner classes each day class. Richard will bicycle to the clas.52 @ EPISODE 4 so a” IDIOMS IN ACTION Sager’ A. Watch the “Focus In” segment. Then watch it again and sing along, sone IN PAIRS. eS B. With a partner, try to remember the different ways to say It’s easy and It's difficult. List each of those expressions in the correct box below. One answer is given. It’s easy. It’s difficult. Ws a piece of cake. . Ask your partner some questions about his or her physical abilities. Begin each question with Can you...? If ‘your partner's answer is yes, he or she will answer with one of the expressions from the first box above. i the answer is no, your partner can use one of the expressions from the second box above or from the Conversation Box below. Here are two examples: A: Can you hold your breath for a minute? B: Yes, it's a piece of cake. CONVERSATION BOX No way! You've got to be ki Not on your life! Not in a million years! A: Can you swim for an hour without stopping? B: No way! ingtACT INTERMISSION USEFUL LANGUAGE In Act I, you heard ways to... + express a possibility: J could work out in your class...» + say something is easy: Ws rough. Its tough. + say something is jcult: No problem. + express certainty: It’s a snap. =. without a doubt No sweat. Tet 1 can... It’s a piece of cake. + say to telephone someone: Give him a call. + say you're leaving for a place: Vm on my way over. + remind someone about something: And that includes Susan. Don't you forget. + say something is arranged: We all set. IN Pains. Practice this conversation with a partner: At home A. I'm on my way to the store. Is there anything you'd like me to get? B, Yes. Could you stop at the bakery and pick up a chocolate cake? A. A chocolate cake? B. Yes. It's Marion’s birthday. We're having a party, A. Oh, | bet she'll be surprised. Did you invite everyone? B, Irs all set t INSTANT ROLE-PLAYS ‘Then complete this conversation: In class Student: Teacher: Student: Teacher: Student: Teacher: T bet 1 can finish this entire test in twenty minutes. READ AND DISCUSS Read the paragraphs under “U.S. ON YOUR OWN e These days, Americans are paying attention to their health. They ate eating right and exercising to stay in shape. Aerobics is a popular form af exercise in the United States, This type of exercise helps breathing, and builds a strong heart. Jogging, swimming, and bicycle riding are just three kinds of aerobic exercise, Americans are also watching their diet. Many people in the U.S. are eating food with less fat, salt, and sugar. Products without cholesterol, such as oat bran, are becoming very popular with Americans. U.S. LIFE "Then discuss your answers to the que: IN SMALL GROUPS, & es ag is under “Your Turn.” YOUR TURN 1. Do you exercise to stay in shape? What types of exercises do you do? Demonstrate them for your group. 2. Do you ever make bets? If so, what was the last bet you made?54 @ EPISODE 4 Read the three summ: Circle A, B, or C. A Jack Davis says Richard is in very g00d condition and doesn’t need to do aerobics. Instead, Jack offers Richard $200 to photograph the class. When Richard gets hame, he tells Marilyn that he eacned $200, He lost the bet because he didn’t exercise. But he is happy because he has enough money to take the family to dinner at a nice restaurant, ACT II PREVIEW SOUND ofr 22-3259 Jack Davis wants some photos of his class. He offers Richard free lessons in exchange for photographing the lass. Richard agrees. When Richard gets home, he tells Marilyn that they are going to get a month of free dancing lessons. Now, with the sound on, watch the preview to check your answer. ACT I VIDEO GAMES below. Then, with the sound off, watch the preview. Guess which summary is correct. c Jack Davis wants some photos of his class, He offers Richard free lessons in exchange tor photographing an aerobics class. Richard agrees, ‘When Richard gets home, he doesn't tell Marilyn what happened. She thinks he exercised. Marilyn is surprised to see that Richard isn’t tired, Scene 1: “Maybe you can photograph a class...” Watch the scene and listen to i HEALTH FORM SOUND ON, S00 6 Naner 2 ss Occupation: Age: 30 Sex: M F Blood Pressure: (Sitting) Blood Pressure: (Standing) — Date of last complete physical: carefully. Use the information irom the scene to fill in this health form for Richard. Do you have any back problems? Yes No Do you have any knee problems? Yes No‘A Place of Cabs” @ 55 InaWo arours Scone 2: “Strotele up.” ee ge on i eS Aa MOVE TO THE MUSIC Watch the scene and listen to it carefully. Then follow the instructions for your group. GROUP B Look at the drawings of the exercises done in Jack Davis’ aerobics class, What is the correct order of the exercises? Write 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 in the box at the top right of each drawing. O° GROUP A Look at the drawings of the exercises done in Jack Davis’ aerobics class. Find the correct word or phrase below to describe each exercise. Write the letter of the correct answer in the circle at the top left of each dra - push 9. tango . stretch left siretch right sunrise twist 4 ne ange O Oy ESaaae’ Watch the scene again. Then stand up and exercise along with the video! Name each exercise as you do it.56 @ EPISODE 4 Scene 3: “Andi your logs don't bunt?” RICHARD’S CONDITION SOUND ON — S506 3718 Watch the scene. How does Richard describe his ph I condi mn? Draw a line between each adjective at the left and the correct noun or noun phrase at the right. The first answer is given. 1. ideal, a. health 2. wonderful blood pressure 3. excellent . heart 4, perfect 4. condition ged YES OR NO? er Watch the scene again. Complete this activity with a partner. Take turns asking and answering the questions. Two answers are given About Richard 1. Is Richard tired? th No, he isn’t. 2. Did Richard go to the aerobics class today? Yes, he did. 3. Did he exercise? 4, Does Richard tell Marilyn the truth? About Marilyn Marilyn surprised? 2. Does she think Richard attended the class? 3. Does she think he is in good condition? IN SMALL GROUPS: 2 er 5. Does he lie? C2 STORYTELLER The joke is on Marilyn. Choose one student to retell the story of Act II to the rest of your group. Help him or her to remember the details. sa STORYWRITERS With your group, write the whole story of Act Il. Choose one member of your group to be the secretary.WITHTHE WHOLE cLAss en" S28 et sass 24. actu 440 PRONUNCIATION SOUND ON Watch the “Focus In” segment twice, The second time, your teacher will pause after each of the following lines. Repeat each line and use the same pronunciation that Jack or Richard uses. 1. Jack Davis: What do you do for a living, Mr. Stewart? 2. Jack Davi What do you photograph? 3. Richard: What do you mean? 4 Did you ever think of photographing an aerobics class? 3. Don’t you think it'd be a good subject? 6. Jack Davis: Maybe you can photograph a class ACT IL INTERMISSION PRONUNCIATION: can/can’t In the “Focus In” activity above, you heard Jack Davis say, “Maybe you can photograph a class...” Jack didn’t pronounce the a in can. Instead, he said en. This is the correct pronunciation of can before a verb. But it is necessary to pronounce the a in the negative form, can’t. Also, the negative form is stressed (strong), but the positive form is unstressed (weak). A. Compare the pronunciation of the two sentences in each of the following pairs. Practice saying them. 1. I can type fast. / 1 can’t type fast. 3. We can go tomorrow. / We can’t go tomorrow. 2. She can do it. / She can’t do it 4. You can take the bus. / You can't take the bus 1N PAIRS eR B, Complete these two sentences with true information about yourself. Say each sentence to your partner. Then your partner will ask you a question about the information, 1. E know that | can — a 1 know that't ¢an'.——— an -58 @ EPISODE4 USEFUL LANGUAGE In Act Ul, you heard ways to... + ask about someone's job: What do you do for a living? + make a suggestion: Did you ever think of photographing an ‘aerobics class? How about today? IN PAIRS eo Practice these conversations with a partner: INS Ava party A: What do you do for a living? B: I'm an opera singer. That sounds exciting. Do you enjoy traveling? + propose a deal: Maybe you can photograph a class, and I can give ‘you and Mrs. Stewart a manth of classes—free. + persuade someone: Don't you think it/d be a good subject? { STANT ROLE-PLAYS Then complete these conversations: Ata party A: What do you do for a living? B: I'ma schoolteacher : Not really. Ava disco Ata gym A: Did you ever think of dancing professionally? At Did you every think of playing basketball Bs Not really. professionally? AA: You're very good . B: B: Thanks. You are, too. AP A: I’m a television producer. Maybe you can teach me B: wo dance, and I can get you on a TV show A: ACT II PREVIEW souyo on Watch the preview to complete the sentences. blank lines. 1. Richard: 2. Marilyn: Remember, 3. Richard: 3921 9956 . Listen carefully to Richard and Marilyn. Write their words on the entire family, entire family‘A Puce of Cabs” @ 59 ACTA VIDEO GAMES Scene 1: “Marilyn, I have te tell you something.” UNDERSTUDIES on sou! IN PAIRS. eR sors Watch the scene and listen to it carefully. Work with a partner to act out the scene. It is not important to repeat Marilyn’s and Richard’s words exactly. Include the following informatic MARILYN RICHARD + says that instead of exercising, he photographed + suggests that they both go to the advanced class the clas at four o'clock + says the bet is still on + asks about the bet + explains the bet After you practice the scene, you may perform it for the whole class Scene 2: “Don't forget to breathe.” LISTEN IN SOUND ON sist 9 ‘A. Read each of the words below. Then watch the scene and listen to it carefully. Which of the following words does the instructor use to describe an exercise? Check ({Z) only the words you hear. 1. stretch 4. jump 7. pony 2. skip 5. twist 8 hop 3. scissors 6. tango 9. kick B. Now listen to the scene again to check your answers,60 @ EPISODE 4 Scene 3: “Thank you, gach, bud no thank you. " IN PAIRS, WHAT ARE THEY SAYING? es soup oF 45:20" 48:28, With the sound off, watch the scene. Look for the three scenes in the pictures below. What are the people saying? Circle a, b, oF c. Richard: a. Is it over already? Jack: a. Could you take same more Marilyn: a. | think we'll cook dinner b. It was a piece of cake. photos? tonether, . Marilyn, I'm exhausted, . Is this your very first b. Let me show you some can’t move. advanced aerobics class? more exercises, ¢. Could you try to raise your How did you fall down? knees more next timez with the sound on, watch the scene to check your answers. ACT II aie” “HOW MUCH” AND “HOW MANY” SOUND ON Now, ee rel Watch the “Focus In” segment. Then complete the activity. Marilyn asks, “Richard, how much broccoli do | need for seven people?” Use How much with uncountable nouns such as water and rice. Use How many with countable nouns such as apples and oranges. In the scene, Richard doesn’t answer Marilyn's question. But he might say, “One bunch should be enough.” Ask your partner about ach item on the grocery list below. Use How much or How many in each question. Your partner may answer by using one of the expressions from the Phrase Box. __— do I need ior —________ people? Bi should be enough PHRASE BOX bunch / bunches of broccoli loaf / loaves of bread head / heads of lettuce pound / pounds of potatoes pound / pounds of steak quart / quarts of ice cream a bunch of broccoliACTIN FINALE VOCABULARY AND EXPRESSIONS “A Puce of Cabs” @ 61 Use the words or phrases from the Word and Phrase Box to replace the underlined parts of this summary of Episode 4. On the lines below the summary, rewrite the paragraph and use the new vocabulary from the box. Marilyn came home ftom her exercise class, and she felt very tired. She was in a new, more difficult class. Richard laughed and said that her class was very easy. He said that he could exercise in her class. Marilyn didn’t think that Richard was in such good physical condition. $0 Marilys and Richard made an agreement. The winner hd to cook dinner for the whole family. Richard called Jack Davis, the instructor, to say that he was leaving right away. Everything was arranged. But instead of exercising, Richard made a deal with Jack to photograph the class. Richard arrived home, feeling great, and Marilyn was suprised, Later, Richard told Marilyn the truth, and they decided to go together to a class. They had to turn from side to side, jump on one leg, and do other exercises without resting or an hour. Just when Richard thought he couldn’t keep going, the instructor said to g0 faster. Richard was almost not able to finish ‘Matilyn won the bet, but she agreed to cook dinner together with Richard. Marilyn was certainly “a good sport" HY WORD AND PHRASE BOX’ pick up the pace hop nonstop ‘on his way over advanced aerobies set exhausted a piece of cake abet work out entire twist barely last great shape62 @ EPISODES USEFUL LANGUAGE In Act IM, you heard ways to... + introduce an explanation: have to tell you something. (or: I have something to tell you.) + react to news you expected: Tknew itt This is fun. + remind someone: Remember. Don’t forget to... + say you're enjoying something: + threaten or warn someone: Just wait. + refuse an offer: Thank you... but no thank you. + say something is finished: That's it for today. ee Practice this conversation with a partner: At home, after the party Son: Mom, | have to tell you something Mom: Yes, what is it? Son: | got a speeding ticket when I was driving your car. Mom: | knew it! You act crazy when you're out late with your friends Son: I'm sorry. I was only going 40 miles an hour in a 35-mile zone, Mom: Well, that’s it for this month. No more driving for you! Son: I know. Mom: Just wait until your father hears about this, He'll be upset. Son: 1 promise | won't do it again. INSTANT ROLE-PLAYS Then complete this conversation: At home, at the end of the school term Daughter: Dad, | have something to tell you. Dad: Daughter: | got a “D” in my European history class Yes, what is it? Dad: Daughter: Dad Daughter: Dad: Daughter: READ AND DISCUSS Read the paragraph under “U.S, Life.” Then discuss your answers to the questions under “Your Turn.” (ON YOUR OWN e U.S. LIFE Many Americans see their doctor once a year for a complete physical, or checkup. During complete physical examination, the doctor checks the patient’s pulse and blood pressure. In addition, he may order blood tests and a chest X-ray. When the results of these tests are completed, the doctor gives the patient a report on his or her general health. The doctor may also recommend a fitness program ia diet ‘ar exercise} for good health IN SMALL GROUPS *e g YOUR TURN 9 1. When was your last complete physical? 2. Describe the perfect fitness program for“The Right Magic” In this unit, you will practice... ale making suggestions talking about the weather describing a sequence ACT I PREVIEW SOUND ON 10" 186 Watch the preview to complete the sent the blank lines. The first answer is given, \ces. Choose the correct words from the Word Box. Write the words on WORD BOX am pretty could Maybe 1. Robbie: Dad and I were _ planning togotothe but he to work today 5 4. Grandpa: You're working Ponies hard — days guess 5. Philip: _ It 2. Grandpa: ___your dad and 1 take you has with us. fishing 3. Robbie: But Dad is always so 3. Robbie: But D: a these busy What does ip decide to do? “The Right Magic” @ 6364 @ EPISODES —_ a VIDEO GAMES Scene 1: “But Dad is always 40 busy.” LISTEN IN s Qn Read the statements below. Then watch the scene and listen to it carefully. Which of the following items are true 2 Put a check (#) in the box only if you are sure the sentence is true. according to the information in the sce [J 1. Grandpa made a lot of bacon [_] 4. Philip has to work today 2. Robbie has a new math for breakiast _ program for his computer 2, Robbie plays baseball 5. Grandpa played baseball 8. Grandpa has never used a when he was young computer beiore, 3. The weather is good today 6. In school, Robbie is having 9. Robbie is not busy tomorrow problems with math SPLIT DIALOGUE IN Pains SOUND ON gr Watch the scene. Fill in each blank with the correct verb or auxiliary from the Word Box. Work with a partner. One of you will complete Grandpa's lines; the other will complete Philip's. Play the scene as many times as necessary. GRANDPA WORREOX PHILIP 1. Robbie you understand 1. 1 really — bad about it, but they feel — me at the hospital today, in the him to the game today Saad children’s ward 21 oT 2, Maybe we - = 3. Definitely. We ES some time together next weekend ‘ou and Robbie and me. 3. I sure do... Well, I've got to un, Dad, our it hing ip? take ie - Remember. See Now wateh the scene again. Check a your answers with your partner. Then ‘ reading the dial sae practice reading the dialogue 5 together.Scene 3: “IU be like old times..." ON THE PATIO IN PAIRS SOUND 0} ee Watch the scene and listen to it carefully. Then work with a partner to ask and answer the following questions. 407 6 1, When is Robbie's birthday? 2. When did Philip and Robbie last go fishing together? 3. How many fish did they catch? 4 J. What happened the first time Philip and Grandpa went fishing together? . What type of work was Philip planning to do tomorow? 6. What's the weather going to be like? HOW DOES GRANDPA FEEL? on Sag: oe Read the three possible explanations of Grandpa’s feelings in Act 1. Which paragraph best deseribes his feelings? Circle A, B, of C. Explain your choice. If you wish, you may watch Act I again to find the answer. Ta7 601 Grandpa is lonely, He wants Grandpa is concerned that his son Grandpa is worried about getting old. ‘cone in the family to spend Philip is not able to spend time with He wants to learn about new things, more time with him, So he asks the family. He wants Philip to relax such as how to use a computer. | Robbie to teach him how to use the more and enjoy life, He wants Philip also wants to do some of the things Computer. He also wants Philip and 1 share with Robbie some of the he did when he was younger, suck Rahbie to spend time with him next experiences he and Philip shared as go fishing weekend, when Philip was growing up66 @ EPISODE 5 ACT I altel” WEATHER SOUND ON 6:02 801 A. Watch the “Focus In” segment. Then answer the questions below. Circle the letter of each correct answer. 1. Which city will be very hot a. New York b, Miami. St. Louis. d. Denver e. Los Angeles 2. Whieh city will be very cold? a. New York —b. Miami €. Si. Louis d. Denver e. Los Angelos 3. Which city will have rain? a. New York —b. Miami €, St. Louis d. Denver e, Los Angeles 4. Which city will be windy? a. New York —b, Miami ¢. St. Louis ds Denver e, Los Angeles 5. Which city will have snow? a. New York by Miami, St. Louis. ds Denver Los Angeles B. Watch the “Focus In” segment again, Underline the words you hear about each city or area, The answers for New York City are given. 1. New York City: Statue of Liberty subway skyscrapers sunny mild cloudy warm ishing 2. the Southeast: gorgeous Miami vacation sport hot Fahrenheit Celsius. beach 3. St. Loui gateway West cool school windy rain highway — Midwest 4, the Rocky Mountains: freezing cold outside Denver Colorado temperature ow skiing . the West Coast: Las Vegas Los Angeles. California cars ‘ocean Disneyland drive coast“The Right Magic” @ 67 WN eon ee ao C. What is the weather going to be like in other places? Choose some cities you know and give a weather forecast, a report about the weather in the near future. Use words or phrases from each box below. A B é ‘The weather will be... sunny mild It'll be a beautiful day to... cloudy warm Its going to be... cool windy Il be a perfect day for... freezing raining) We expect... degrees snowing) WIL be a perfect place for... Fahrenheit Celsius ACTI INTERMISSION ners GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS: es Negative yes/no Questions This morning, Philip told Grandpa about his plans to work at the hospital tomorrow. But row Philip says he can go fishing tomorrow. So Grandpa has a reason to believe that Philip doesn’t have to work tomorrow. Grandpa asks, “Don’t you have to work?” Philip has to work tomorrow. But now he's talking about going fishing tomorrow. Ask a negative yes/no question when you thought that something was true, but now you have a reason not to be sure. Compare Do you have to work? (1 don’t know the answer.) Don’t you have to work? (I thought the answer was yes. But now I’m not sure.) Write a negative yes/no question for each situation below. Use the underlined information in your question. The first answer is given, 1. Your friend bought tickets for a baseball game today. You thought, “He's going to the game.” But now your friend says he will watch TV all day. You ask, “Aren't you going to the game?” 2. Your friend has a computer in his office. You thought, "He knows how to use the computer.” But now your friend says he ahways uses a typewriter to write letters, You ask, i 3. Your friend called to tell you to get ready for a delicious fish dinner. She was fishing all day. You thought, “She caught a lot of fish,” But now she comes home and suggests going out to a restaurant for dinner, You ask 4. You heard the weather forecaster on the radio say, “I's going to rain today.” But now your friend says he will zo to the beach, You ask, *68 @ EPISODES USEFUL LANGUAGE In Act |, you heard ways to... + ask for an obje Hand me two eggs. + talk about the weather: Its a perfect day .... little cloudy but nice and warm. [The] radia says [itll be] sunny and mild. + talk about activities with go: 0 fishing (also: go bowling, ‘go shopping. go running, {go swimming, go dancing) + make suggestions: How about some bacon? Maybe you can teach me how to work on a computer someday. Can you come fishing with me tomorrow? Maybe we should do it again. + say you're ina hurry and must leave: Wve got to run. + check information you thought you knew: Don’t you have to work? + remember the past: It be like old times. t INSTANT ROLE-PLAYS IN Pains Practice these conversations with a partner: Saturclay afternoon at home A: Aren't you going bowling with Henry this afternoon? B: No. I really feel bad about it, but | have to fix this leaky faucet Hand me the wrench, and Ill fix it for you. Thanks! But aren't you going swimming today? No. The radio says i'l rain, sa I'm staying home. Thanks for your help. Don’t thank me. I love working around the house. Then complete these conversations: Saturday afternoon at the college dormitory A: Aren't you going to the hig football game this afternoon? On the way to the beach resort Wile Husband: When did we last visit this reson? I remember exactly. It was on our fifth wedding anniversary, three years ago. Wife: Maybe we can swim at that white sand beach again Husband: Great idea! 11 be just like ole! times. Wife: The children will be thrilled. Husband: Me, 100, (On the way to the cabin in the woods A: When did we last go up © the cabin? 8:The Right Magic” @ 69 READ AND DISCUSS Read the paragraphs under “U.S. Life.” Then discuss your answers to the questions under “Your Turn. (ON YOUR OWN, e USS. LIFE More than fifty years ago, al the New York World's Fair, the forecast for American life was ge @ & something like this: “In the future, technology a site a higher standard of ling toto saving machines will give Ameri time.” But this forecast was only parlly true. Modern machines, like Robbie's home computer, make work simpler, but life is also more camplicated In many American families, both the husband and wite have jobs. This gives them less free time. Like Philip, many Americans have trouble finding time for personal activities such as fishing. But most Americans are able to enjoy some leisure time. Because they are so busy, many Americans need to plan their leisure time careiully ACT IL PREVIEW SOUND ON 07 He IN SMALL GROUPS. YOUR TURN - How many hours of leisure time do you have each week? . What are your favorite leisure activities? Watch the preview to complete the sentences. Choose the correct words from the Word Box. Write the words on the blank lines, WORD BOX teaches alone 80 got named Coming up in Act Il, Grandpa, Philip, and Robbie fishing, trouble AN A young boy Albert is fishing, too. But he’s — Grandpa Robbie his fisherman's = “Fish, fish me a fish And Robbie gets But later, there's —70 @ EPISODES ACT IL VIDEO GAMES. Scone 1:9 just sau a big one!” LISTEN IN BAS 1056 Read the statements below. Then watch the scene and listen to it carefully. Which of the following items are true according to the information in the scene? Put a check () in the box only if you are sure the sentence is true. 1. Robbie is hungry 5. Albert is ten years old, 9. Philip is worried about — Albert. [J 2. Phitip has fished in this lake 6. Albert is on vacation 10. The water in the lake is before, deep, L_] 3. Grandpa taught Philip how —[_] 7. Alben’s father is at the 11, Albett is not a good to fish: lodge, fisherman, 4. There are big fish in this _] 8. Alber doesn’t know how to 12, It is going to rain soon. lake swim, WITH THE WHOLE CLASS THE SUBTEXT iaase’ 1 2 : I'm afraid be might fall into the water. Robbie: I'm hungry. Grandpa: Shouldn't you be here with an adult? Read Philip's, Grandpa’s, and Robbie’s thoughts above. Then watch the scene again and listen to the men’s conversation. What do the characters say to express these thoughts? Tell your teacher to stop the tape when you hear each answer.‘The Right Magic” @ 71 Scene 2: “See, it works!” WHAT’S GOING ON? IN SMALL GROUPS SOUND ON * fetureorr wn ao ior With the picture off, listen to the scene. Try to guess the action, Read each paragraph below. With your group, choose the correct story. Circle the number of your group’s choice. 1. Grandpa tells Robbie his magic way to catch a fish. When he turns his hat around, it drops into the water. Robbie repeats the magic words and catches a fish. With his fishing rod, Philip is able to get Grandpa's hat out tf the water. The men decide to build a fire to dry the hat. They ask Albert to join them, but he wants to keep fishing. Grandpa tells Robbie his magic way to catch a fish. Robbie repeats the magic words ancl catches a big fish Grandpa can’t get Robbie's fish into the net, but then Philip catches a fish. The men decide to build a fire to cook the fish for lunch, They ask Albert to join them, but he wants to keep fishing. 3. Grandpa tells Robbie his magic way to catch a fish. Robbie repeats the magic words and catches a big fish. Philip feels something on his fishing line, too. But when he pulls it out of the water, there is a boot on the line The men ask Albert to help them build a fire, but he wants to keep fishing, Now, with the picture on, watch the scene to check your answer. UNDERSTUDIES IN GROUPS OF THREE ee to repeat Grandpa’s, Philip’s, and Robbie’s words exactly. Include the following information: GRANDPA PHILIP ROBBIE + teaches Robbie his magic way to + tells Robbie he wants to catch his + says he wants to buy lunch catch a fish lunch, not buy it + repeats the magic words + says the magic words + asks Grandpa to say the magic + feels a fish on the line + asks Grandpa to get the net + tells Philip that Philip forgot to say + invites Albert to help them build a the magic words fire for cooking + catches a boot Alter you practice the scene, you may perform it for the whole class.72 @ EPISODES Scene 3: “Breathe, Albert!” WHAT IS HE SAYING? SOUND OFF Perens) With the sound off, watch the scene. Look for the three scenes in the pictures below, What is Philip saying? Circle a bore. Philip: a. Do vou like your Philip: a. Easy does it, Robbic Robbie, find his fish rare, medium, or b. Never mind, Robbic father right now well done? I can do it alone. b. Robbie, call an ambulance b. Chope you like you Help me liit him out right away fish well done. of the water, Son © Robbie, run to the Him sorry 1 burned car! Bring a blanket this fish and my medical be Now, with the sound on, watch the scene to check your answers. FREEZE! WITH THE WHOLE CLASS isdases ao Will Albert survive? Tell your opi i iy in IN SMALL GROUPS ACTIL 4 DESCRIBING A SEQUENCE SOUND ON . You will find out the answer in Act IK, 1357 156 Watch the “Focus In” segment, Then do the activities below. SS WORD BOX MO First... STORYTELLER plexi STORYWRITERS Choose one student from your groap Sree With your group, write the whole to retell the story of Act Il to the rest ane atc story of Act Il. Choose one member of the class. Help him or her Finally. ‘of your group to be the secretary. to remember the details. Use the words and expressions from the Word Box. Use the words and expressions from sates the Word Box.“The Right Magic” @ 73 ACT IL INTERMISSION USEFUL LANGUAGE In Act II, you heard ways to... + tell someone to do something + correct someone in a joking way: + greet someone informally: Burned, you mean. Ai, there! slowly and carefully + say you're starting fo do something: + say no emphatically: Easy does it Here we g0. Not a chance! + encourage someone: No way! That's i Come on. That a boy/girl fe ® Practice this conversation with a partner. Aiter falling on the ski slope As Hi there! Can | help you? 1B Thanks, | can’t get myself up. ‘At Easy does it. That a boy B: Thank you, [At This is an exciting hill, iso i B: Dangerous, you mean, Az Would you like to follow me down? Down the steep way? Sure, Come or B: Nota chance! Don't wory. I'l go slowly Well, Ok. Here we go. inPamns, i INSTANT ROLE-PLAYS Then complete this conversation: After playing 18 holes of golf Well, that was fun Want to play another nine holes? ACT HL PREVIEW SOUND ON 1343166 Watch the preview, With your partner, fake turns asking and answering the following questions. Answer yes, no, or We'll wait and see. 1. Does Philip find Alberts father at the lorlge? 2, Docs Philip take Albert to the hospital 3, Does Grandpa want to continue fishing? 4. Does Philip go back to the car to get a jacket? 5. Docs Philip receive a call irom the hospitale 6. Will Rabbie be disappointed?74 @ EPISODES ACT Ht VIDEO GAMES Scene 1: “Upeur dad is quite a guy.” IN TWO GROUPS MAKE A MATCH egy With the sound off, watch the video. Then follow the instructions for your group, te 1807 GROUP A Match each sentence below with one of the pictures. Write the number of the correct sentence in the circle at the top left of each picture. 1. Albert’s father thanks Robbie for pulling his son from the lake. Grandpa suggests getting back to their fishing 3. Philip takes Albert to his father. 4. Philip gets a call from the hospital 2, GROUP B Match each of the four pieces of dialogue below with one of the pictures. Write the letter of the correct dialogue in the box at the top right of each picture a. Philip: Uh-oh. It’s probably the hospital. | have to get to a phone. b. Father: tm very grateful, Robbie. ¢. Grandpa: Well, what do you say we get back to our fishing? Philip: ‘That's a great idea, | want my daddy! We'll take you to him. 1N PAIRS ©> With the sound on, watch the scene again. Check your work with a partner from the other group. Then say the four pieces of dialogue above in the correct order.73 NN OTHER WORDS... SOUND ON Which word or phrase do the characters use to express each of the following meanings? Watch the scene again to find the answers. When you hear the correct word or phrase, write it on the line next to the meaning. 1. a wonderful man 2. thankful OO 3. Good-bye _— 4. Let 3. Thete’s a problem. Scene 2: “We had a good day.” SPLIT DIALOGUE IN GROUPS OF THREE SOUND ON. ees Watch the scene fo complete the sentences below. Work with two other students. One of you will complete Ellen’s lines; one will complete Grandpa’s; the thied student will complete Robbie's. Choose the correct words from the Word Box. Play the scene as many times as necessary. ELLEN GRANDPA ROBBIE WORD BOX 1. Why are you 1. Philip togo 1. He had an so early? back to the 2, No, Mom. We had a 2. Oh, that’s 100 2. We had a — time, Robbie. Did "day. Robbie pulled a 3, Yeah, we lots it spoil your ? boy of the of them. Look! They hac! 3. Wel you do any —§ ——— aon frozen fishing? fish at the 4. Oh, you had supermarket a bad day, 4, And Dad 1 his life, He's a tertific il Mom, caught did down really good ‘emergency water doctor fun special hospital Check your answers with your group. Then practice reading the dialogue together.76 @ EPISODES Scene 3: “Why don't we do it again?” LISTEN IN SOUND ON Read the statements below. Then watch the scene and listen to it carefully. Which of the following items are true according to the information in the scene? Put a check (i) in the box only if you are sure the sentence is true. 1. Philip is tired this evening. [_] 4. Philip wanted to be a doctor 7. Robbie wants Grandpa to go shen he was Robbie's age fishing vith thom 2. Philip’s patient will be OK 5. Philip wants to go fishing 8. Grandpa wanis Philip and again next Saturday. Robbie to spend time alone. Robbie is thinking about 6. Robbie agrees to go 9. Grandpa is going to learn becoming a doctor. how to use the computerMAKING SUGGESTIONS SOUND ON uate 22:81 WITH THE WHOLE CLASS RSASeS ‘A. Watch the “Focus In” segment. Then watch it a sing along. Here are the words to the song, and Philip: Maybe we can spend some time together next weekend. Maybe Mavbe Maybe we can spend some time together Maybe we can slay at home, Maybe get away Qh, yeah! Cause | really like to be with you. know we'll have fun Whatever we do. And maybe we can do it again another day Maybe we can go bowling. ‘And golf would be fun to play. Maybe we can play baseball Or go fishing on a summer— Fishing on a summer day! Grandpa: What do you say we get back to our fishing? What do you say What do you say What do you say we get back to our fishing? What do you say we fish? That’s what we want to do! So let's get back to it right away. We don’t want to waste this beautiful day. ‘What do you say we keep on fishing till the day is through? Philip: Why don’t we do it again? Why don't we do it Why don’t we do it Why don’t we do it again? Why don’t we find the time? Hey, what do you say? There are lots of things that we can do. And | enjoy spending time with you. So why don’t we do it again another day? nme ee 2 B, Make some suggestions for each situation below. Use the expressions from the Conversation Box. 1, Suggest ideas for a big party on Saturday night 2. Suggest things you can do to help the environment 3, Suggest ways 1 Improve your English S g < YY ue DVS a (on CONVERSATION BOX Maybe (we) can (++ simple verb) Maybe (we) could (+ simple verb) Maybe (we) should (+ simple verb) What do you say we (+ simple verb) Why don’t we (+ simple verb) Let's (+ simple verb) How about (+ -ing verb)78 @ EPISODE 5 ACT UL FINALE In Act Il, you heard ways to... + make suggestions: What do you say we get back to ‘our fishing? Why don’t we do it again? + say good-bye informally: So ong. + say you admire someone: Your dad is quite a guy. + react to bad news: Ubroh. USEFUL LANGUAGE + express thanks: How can 1 thank all of you? V'm very grateful... V'm so thankful to all of you. + apologize: 1 guess I ruined your day. READ AND DISCUSS. Read the paragraphs under “U.S. Life.” Then discuss your answers to the questions under “Your Turn.” ‘ON YOUR OWN U.S. LIFE Most Americans probably don't believe that actions like Grandpa's “tisherman’s magic” will affect their lives, Grandpa tells Robbie that to catch a fish, he should say, "Fish, fish, send me a fish.” This is a superstition, a belief that something brings good of bad luck—without a scientific feason to think 50. But there are some traditional signs of good luck and bad luck in the U.S., and Americans do pay’ attention to them sometimes. People sometimes say that the following actions bring good luck knocking on wood finding a four-leaf clover carrying a rabbis foot hanging a horseshoe over your door Some people believe that these events cause bad luck: walking under a ladder breaking a mirror seeing a black cat cross in front of you Although people may say that they don’t believe in these superstitions, they often try to avoid the signs of bad luck and are happy to have a sign of good! luck YOUR TURN IN SMALL GROUPS, - What are some common superstitions in ef QT weteemior ore seein 2. Can you tell about a time when you felt lucky—or unlucky? te =) knocking on wood a four-leaf clover a rabbit’s foot a horseshoe BS 2 ih walking under a ladder seeing a black cat ross in front of you breaking a mirrorCLASSROOM VIDEO COURSE Bring a brand-new American television series into your classroom. Shore the joys and sorrows of the Stewarts, a typical American family. 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