Conversation Video Scripts

Unit 1, Lesson 1, Ex. 4A Unit 1, Lesson 2, Ex. 4A

Su-min: Hey, Mehmet. How are you? Su-min: I see you’re working late, too.
Mehmet: I’m good. Thanks. How’s the new project Mehmet: Yeah. I was just emailing Claire about our
coming along? design meeting tomorrow. Do you want
Su-min: It’s going really well. I’m learning so to see some of the designs?
much, and everyone is so helpful. Su-min: These look wonderful!
Mehmet: Yeah, we have a great group of Mehmet: Thanks. I’ve been looking at them for
people here. so long, I don’t know what looks good
Su-min: I agree. I just met Flavio today. We had anymore. Anyway, I’ll figure it out. Hey,
a long conversation about soccer. that’s a beautiful bracelet!
Mehmet: Oh, yeah? I didn’t know you were Su-min: Thanks. My grandmother gave it to me.
into soccer. It’s one of the few pieces of jewelry that
Su-min: Oh, I love it! I watch all the Premiere I wear.
League games. Mehmet: It must be very special to you.
Mehmet: Me, too! Who’s your favorite team? Su-min: It is. It was a graduation gift, it even has
Su-min: Manchester United. a message from her on the inside. It’s in
Mehmet: No way! Mine, too! Hey, we have Korean, and it says, “My dear Su-min. I’m
something in common. so proud of you.”
Su-min: Sounds like it! I wonder what else we Mehmet: You know. I need a gift for my sister. It’s
both like. her birthday next week. I’d love to get
Mehmet: Well, I like traveling. I love going to her something like that. But I don’t know
new places. much about fashion or accessories.
Su-min Really? Same here! Have you gone Su-min: What are you talking about? You have
anywhere interesting lately? great style! Like your tie. It’s very cool.
Mehmet: Yeah, last year, I went to Mexico for the Where did you get it?
first time. I love the culture and the food Mehmet: I got it at a store where my cousin works.
there. I have some pictures here. Su-min: Well, if you want, I can help you shop for
Su-min: Wow! That’s amazing. I try to go your sister.
somewhere new every year. Like last Mehmet: Really? Thanks! Maybe tomorrow we can
year, I went to Japan and saw incredible look online for a bracelet like yours.
art exhibits. Su-min: Yeah, that sounds good!
Mehmet: Oh, just my news feed.
Su-min Ugh, politics?
Mehmet: Oh, you don’t like politics? I love it!
Unit 1, Lesson 2, Exs. 4B and 4C
Mehmet: That’s a beautiful bracelet.
Su-min Not me. I can’t stand all the arguing.
Su-min: Thanks. It’s one of the few pieces of
Mehmet: That’s what I love about it.
jewelry that I wear.
Mehmet: Well, I really like it.
Unit 1, Lesson 1, Exs. 4B and 4C Su-min: Thank you. By the way, that tie is very
Su-min: I just had a great conversation with a cool. Where did you get it?
colleague about soccer. Mehmet: I got it at a store where my cousin works.
Mehmet: Oh yeah? I didn’t know you were
into soccer.
Su-min: I love it!
Unit 2, Lesson 1, Ex. 4A
Scene 1
Mehmet: Me, too! We have something in common.
Su-min: Yes, sounds like it. I wonder what else we
Jim: Have you seen this design for the North
both like. Pole Ice Cream box?
Mehmet: I like politics.
Diana: Oh, that must be the new design. The
colors are beautiful. Mehmet did a really
Su-min: Not me. I can’t stand politics!
terrific job! Did you hear that?

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 Jim: Yeah. Sounds like thunder. There might Jim: Yeah. We were lucky. We didn’t lose
be a storm coming. The weather app power or anything.
says there’s a chance of rain today. Diana: Oh, thank goodness! That’s a relief!
Diana: That’s what mine said this morning, too. Jim: But I knew some people who lived near
Jim: The sky is getting dark. And it’s getting the water. They lost everything: their
really windy. I know it’s silly, but homes, cars, all of it.
thunderstorms make me nervous. Jim: What are you doing?
Diana: It’s not silly. They make me nervous, too. Diana: I’m checking to see if there is a hurricane
Jim: I don’t think I’ll go out for lunch today. in the forecast.
Diana: Good idea. You don’t want to be out in Jim: Diana, don’t worry. This is just rain. We
this weather. would know way in advance if there’s a
Scene 2 hurricane coming.
Jim: Well, look at that. Just in time for the trip
home. The weather’s clearing up.
Diana: Really? Do you think so?
Unit 2, Lesson 3, Exs. 4B and 4C
Jim: Sure. The sun is coming out. See? There’s Diana: Have you ever been in a hurricane?
a rainbow! The storm must be over. Jim: Yeah. I have.
Jim: Uh, Diana, you may not need all of that. Diana: Really? What happened?
Diana: Well, before I left Chile, I asked about Jim: It rained so hard that streets were
the weather here, and everyone said it flooded.
rained a lot. I…I like to be prepared! Diana: Oh no!
Jim: And the wind was so strong that trees
fell down.
Unit 2, Lesson 1, Exs. 4B and 4C Diana: Sounds like it was dangerous!
Diana: Did you hear that? Jim: It was. A lot of homes were damaged.
Jim: Yeah. Sounds like thunder.
Diana: The sky is getting dark. There might be
a storm coming. Unit 3, Lesson 1, Ex. 4A
Jim: I don’t think I’ll go out for lunch today. Liz: Good morning, Diana! How are you
Diana: Good idea. You don’t want to be out in today?
this weather. Diana: I’m good, thanks. How are you?
Liz: Doing great! Ready to figure this out!
Diana: So, you reviewed the notes from
Unit 2, Lesson 3, Ex. 4A everyone? I mean, about their
Jim: Ugh, more rain? experience with the printing company.
Diana: Yes, all the weather reports say it will rain Liz: Yes. But before we talk about the
all week. problems we had, let’s talk about what
Jim: Well, at least it’s not a hurricane. Have went right.
you ever been in a hurricane? Diana: Yeah. Good idea.
Diana: No, I haven’t. Have you? Liz: OK, so the brochures are beautiful. The
Jim: Yeah. About five years ago, I was visiting colors are nice. And the paper feels
my sister in Taipei and we got hit pretty really good, too!
hard. Well, they call it typhoon over Diana: Yes. I remember we used them because
there. But anyway, it was so bad that the their work was much better than anyone
whole country was affected. else’s.
Diana: Oh no! What happened? Liz: In the end, they delivered what we were
Jim: It rained so hard that all the streets were looking for.
flooded. A lot of people living in the Diana: Yes. They did.
flooded areas had to evacuate. Liz: So, now let’s talk about the problems we
Diana: What about you? had with them.
Jim: Fortunately, my sister’s neighborhood Diana: Yeah, it looks like everyone found them
didn’t flood. But the wind was so strong very difficult to work with. What went
that lots of trees fell down. And broken wrong?
branches were flying everywhere. Liz: Well, first, they didn’t communicate
Diana: Sounds like it was dangerous! clearly. They didn’t respond to emails
Jim: It was! very well. I often had to call them.
Diana: Was your sister’s place OK? Diana: So communication was a big problem.

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Liz: Right. And they didn’t follow instructions. Diana: Now…how do we make sure they follow
Remember when they used pink when our instructions? Maybe ask them for
we wanted red? daily reports?
Diana: Yes! That got me so frustrated! What was Liz: Hmm. I think that might be too much.
that all about? Let’s see if the meetings and more
Liz: I don’t know. I found that hard to communication help.
understand. I think our instructions were Diana: Sure. As long as we don’t get pink
pretty clear. brochures again!
Diana: OK, so these are pretty big problems.
How much of this should we
communicate to them? Unit 3, Lesson 2, Exs. 4B and 4C
Liz: All of it, I think. If we’re going to use Liz: How about we offer suggestions on how
them again, that is—are we? to work together more effectively?
Diana: That’s a great idea! What did you have
in mind?
Unit 3, Lesson 1, Exs. 4B and 4C Liz: Well, for one, we could set up weekly
Diana: So what went wrong? meetings.
Liz: Well first, they didn’t communicate Diana: I couldn’t agree more! That will give us
clearly. a specific time to discuss problems that
Diana: I agree. They didn’t respond to emails come up.
very well. Liz Exactly!
Liz: And they didn’t follow instructions.
Diana: Yes! That got me so frustrated!
Liz: Yeah, I found that hard to understand.
Unit 4, Lesson 1, Ex. 4A
Jim: Hey, Flavio. You seem lost in thought.
Too early in the morning for you?
Unit 3, Lesson 2, Ex. 4A Flavio: No. I was just thinking about how things
Diana: I want to talk about the new printing used to be.
company we used for the brochures. I Jim: Used to be? What do you mean?
thought about it and the problems we Flavio: Oh, sorry…I forgot my phone today,
had with them, but I think we should give so I feel a little lost…Which got me
them one more chance. thinking…What did we use to do before
Liz: I agree. We just need to figure out how all this technology? We work online, we
to work with them better. bank online, we shop online…
Diana: OK. So we need to give them some Jim: Oh, I get what you’re saying. I hate
feedback. What were the major issues shopping in stores, so I just go online,
again? choose what I want, pay, and someone
Liz: Um, communication was poor and they delivers it. Done!
didn’t always follow instructions. Flavio: Yeah, so easy! I message my friends
Diana: Right. Why don’t we give them that all the time, even when I’m out of the
feedback with the specific examples that country. But before, it was a lot harder to
we discussed last week? stay in touch.
Liz: Got it. How about we also offer some Jim: You’re right about that. My sister has a
suggestions on how to work together 3-year-old. But they live in Taipei, so I
more effectively? don’t see them often. But we video chat
Diana: That’s a great idea! What did you have all the time. And you know what? My
in mind? niece learned how to do it. She calls me
Liz: Well, for one, we could set up weekly whenever she gets her hands on my
meetings so that we can communicate sister’s phone!
better. That will give us a specific time to Flavio: Yeah kids. They’re so good with
discuss problems that come up, instead technology! I turn off all the settings and
of waiting for them to answer our emails. let my nephew play with my phone. And
Diana: I couldn’t agree more! OK. We could he finds games in it I didn’t even know
make weekly meetings part of our were there! Amazing.
agreement next time. Jim: Speaking of turning off settings, I used
Liz: Perfect! to get a lot of calls from my brother. I
would answer, and he would say nothing.

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 I thought he was just playing around, Jim: Definitely! But my friend is in a band, and
so I hung up. Then one day, we went he’s playing on Saturday afternoon at the
running together. My phone rang, and it music festival downtown.
was my brother. But he was right next to Flavio: What kind of music does he play?
me. Then I figured it out. He was pocket Jim: Rock, with a little jazz mixed in.
dialing me all that time. He had no idea! Flavio: I was in a band in college. I played jazz
Flavio: I do that to my wife sometimes! guitar.
Jim: Uh-oh. This is probably my niece again… Jim: No kidding. Do you still play?
Hey, Suzie. What are you doing? Flavio: Not as much as I’d like.
Jim: You should come on Saturday. Their
guitarist is amazing. I can introduce you.
Unit 4, Lesson 1, Exs. 4B and 4C Flavio: Yeah, that sounds great! I can see the
Flavio: I was thinking about what we used to photography show sometime next week.
do before all this technology.
Jim: What do you mean?
Flavio: Well, before social media, I would stay Unit 4, Lesson 2, Exs. 4B and 4C
in touch with my friends much less Flavio: What kind of movies do you like?
frequently. Jim: All kinds. But I don’t like suspense
Jim: What do you do now? movies too much.
Flavio: Now I message them all the time. Flavio: Yeah. I don’t either. I like science fiction.
Jim: So do I! A good sci-fi movie can really
make you think.
Unit 4, Lesson 2, Ex. 4A Flavio: I agree.
Flavio: So, what are you working on these days?
Jim: I just finished writing the North Pole Ice
Cream ads. It was a lot of work, and really Unit 5, Lesson 1, Ex. 4A
stressful. Mehmet: You haven’t been here before, have you?
Flavio: I can imagine. You should do something Liz: No, it’s my first time. The atmosphere
to relax. is great: it’s casual, cozy, and not too
Jim: Yeah, maybe I’ll go see a movie tonight. crowded. And I love the modern style.
Flavio: What kind of movies do you like? Mehmet: Yeah, it’s a nice place. It’s only been
Jim: All kinds. But I don’t like suspense open for a few months. And just wait
movies too much. until you taste the food!
Flavio: Yeah, I don’t either. I like comedies and Mehmet: Is something wrong?
science fiction. Liz: My 2:00 meeting just got moved to 1:30.
Jim: So do I. A good sci-fi movie can really Mehmet: We should be okay. The service here is
make you think. very efficient.
Flavio: I agree. Do you know Tom Perry’s Liz: Sorry about that. I was looking forward to
movies? a long lunch, for a change.
Jim: Are you kidding? He’s the best! Did you Mehmet: Long lunch? What’s that?
see his last movie? Server: Good afternoon. How’re you folks today?
Flavio: Yeah. That was one of my favorites. It was Mehmet: Great, thanks. But I’m afraid we’re in a bit
so creative! of a rush.
Jim: Right! Remember that scene when Server: No problem. Would you like something
they’re in the museum and they walk into to drink while you look at the menu?
the photos? Liz: Just water for me, thanks.
Flavio: Totally awesome. I thought it was Mehmet: I’ll have the iced tea, please. It’s not
interesting that the main characters were sweetened, is it?
photographers. Server: No, it’s not.
Jim: Absolutely—I loved that—I’m really into Mehmet: Good. I’ll have that.
photography.
Server: OK, I’ll get your drinks and be right back
Flavio: Oh, you are? Have you seen the new to take your order.
photography show at the Art Institute?
Liz: Sorry—what is she having, over there.
Jim: No, but I want to.
Server: That’s the fish chowder.
Flavio: I haven’t either, I was planning to go this
Liz: Mmm. It looks good, doesn’t it?
weekend. Are you interested in going?
Server: OK, so back in a minute!

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Liz: Everything looks so good! It’s going to Server: Absolutely. And would you like a soup
be hard to decide! Hmm. The salads or salad?
look great. Mehmet: Salad, please.
Mehmet: They are. And they grow their own Server: What kind of dressing would you like?
vegetables right here. We have Russian, blue cheese, Italian…
Liz: You’re kidding. We’re in the middle of Mehmet: Italian, please.
the city! Server OK, I’ll put your order in right away.
Mehmet: No, really they do. They have a rooftop Liz: I’m so glad I ordered the salad.
garden. Lots of places are doing that Mehmet: Yeah, I’ve had it here. It’s really delicious.
these days. Liz: I’m sure it is, but that’s not the reason.
Liz: I love that! Vegetables fresh from the Mehmet: So what is the reason?
garden. How are the sandwiches? Have Liz: The salad doesn’t come with a side of
you had them? questions!
Mehmet: The chicken sandwich is the best. The
grilled onions on it are mmm. It’s perfect.
Liz: This is why I like eating with you. I think Unit 5, Lesson 2, Exs. 4B and 4C
you enjoy food as much as I do! Mehmet: So, what do you feel like?
Liz: The salmon looks good, but I had it last
night. I’d rather try something else.
Unit 5, Lesson 1, Exs. 4B and 4C Mehmet: Well, how about the salad with grilled
Mehmet: You haven’t been here before, have you? shrimp?
Liz: No. It’s my first time. The atmosphere Liz: Perfect! So, what are you having?
is great, casual, not too crowded. And I Mehmet: I usually order fish, but I’m not in the
love the modern style. mood today. Maybe the steak sandwich?
Mehmet: Yeah, it’s a nice place. And just wait until Liz: The steak sandwich looks good.
you taste the food!

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Flavio: Long day, huh?
Mehmet: So, what do you feel like? The salmon
Su-min: Yeah, it sure was. I can’t wait to get to the
is great.
gym. After sitting in all those meetings, I
Liz: I love salmon, but I had it last night. I’d need to move around.
rather try something else.
Flavio: I agree.
Mehmet: Well, how about the salad with grilled
Su-min: I like your gym bag!
shrimp?
Flavio: Oh thanks.
Liz: Perfect! So, what are you having?
Su-min: Staying in shape can be tough when you
Mehmet: I usually order fish, but I’m not in the
travel a lot. How do you do it?
mood today. Maybe the steak sandwich?
Flavio: Who says I’m in shape? Honestly, going
Liz: The steak sandwich looks good.
to the gym isn’t really my thing. I prefer
Mehmet: It does, but I’m trying not to eat doing stuff outdoors, like hiking or
red meat. cycling.
Liz: Oh, come on, one steak won’t hurt you. Su-min: You do? I go outdoors as often as I can,
Mehmet: Oh why not? To a great meal! but I usually exercise at the gym.
Liz: Yes! Flavio: Do you go every day?
Server: How are you doing? Ready to order? Su-min: Yeah, just about. I tend to be a bit hyper,
Liz: Yes, please. I’ll have the salad with and exercise calms me down.
grilled shrimp! Flavio: You, hyper? Never! So, what kind of
Server: Great choice! And for you, sir? exercise do you like to do?
Mehmet: The steak sandwich, please. Su-min: Well, I’m really into running these days.
Server: How would you like the steak? Flavio: Running is good.
Mehmet: Medium rare. Su-min: Actually, I’m training for the Seoul
Server: And what kind of potatoes would International Marathon.
you like? Flavio: You are? That’s great! You know, I ran my
Mehmet: Actually, I’d prefer a side of the seasonal first marathon last year.
vegetables, if that’s OK? Su-min: You did? And I thought you said you
were out of shape! Hey, I’ve got an

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 idea. How about coming with me to the Flavio: When we come home after work, we
gym tonight? I know you prefer being turn off our phones. No email, no social
outdoors, but my gym has an awesome media, no texting...
indoor track. Su-min: You’re kidding, right?
Flavio: That’s really nice of you, but… Flavio: No, not at all.
Su-min: Not at all. You’d be helping me—I hate Su-min: But what if there’s an emergency?
running alone. Flavio: Honestly Su-min, was that email from
Flavio: But… Mexico really an emergency?
Su-min: Oh, don’t worry, you don’t have to run Su-min: Well, maybe not. But after I saw it, how
with me! I wouldn’t want to slow you could I focus on my workout?
down. Flavio: Exactly! That’s why we turn off our
Flavio: Oh no, that’s not it at all! I’d love to phones at home. OK, try this. Close your
join you, but I’m on my way to the eyes and imagine you’re back at the gym
laundromat. I’ve been traveling for two last night, just before your phone went
weeks and I don’t have any clean clothes. off.
Su-min: Oh. I just saw your gym bag and Su-min: OK? So?
assumed. Flavio: How are you feeling?
Flavio: Well, you weren’t totally wrong. There Su-min: Pretty good. I was still thinking about
are some work-out clothes in here but, work, but I wasn’t worried about it. And
believe me, you don’t want me putting then my phone went off, and…
them on right now! Flavio: Wait. Close your eyes again. Now,
imagine that everything is exactly the
same, except for one thing—no phone.
Unit 6, Lesson 1, Exs. 4B and 4C Su-min: What happened, did I lose it?
Su-min: Staying in shape can be tough when Flavio: No, you decided to leave it in your
you’re really busy. Do you do any kind locker.
of exercise? Su-min: OK. OK, OK! No phone, no email, no
Flavio: I like doing things outdoors, like hiking stress, I finish my workout, and I feel
and cycling. better today.
Su-min: You do? That’s cool. Flavio: Exactly!
Flavio: How about you? Su-min: Thanks, Flavio. That’s great advice. I’ll be
Su-min: I’m really into running these days. sure to leave my phone in the locker at
the gym tonight.
Unit 6, Lesson 2, Ex. 4A
Flavio: Hey Su-min. How was running last night? Unit 6, Lesson 2, Exs. 4B and 4C
Su-min: Hi, Flavio. Not so great. Flavio: Hey, you need to take a break or you’re
Flavio: What happened? going to burn out!
Su-min: Just as I started running, my phone went Su-min: I know. I was going to make more time
off. It was an email from Mexico about for myself, but...
those new marketing plans, so I went Flavio: I know it’s hard. But it’s not healthy for
back to the office. you to work like this.
Flavio: Oh, Su-min! That’s not good! You need
to take a break or you’re going to burn
out! Unit 7, Lesson 1, Ex. 4A
Su-min: I know. I said I was going to make more Su-min: Hey Jim, I need to send out emails for
time for myself—and I was really going to the North Pole Ice Cream marketing
do it, but… plan, but I can’t remember where the
Flavio: But what? email list is. Do you know where I can
Su-min: Somehow work always gets in the way. find it?
How do you manage stress and keep a Jim: Sure, just give me a second.
work–life balance? Su-min: No problem. And can you tell me what
Flavio: I don’t have “the answer” but my wife the password is for the North Pole
and I do have one rule that works pretty files? I just tried to access them, but the
well for us. password didn’t work.
Su-min: What’s that? Jim: It’s northpole-- one word, no spaces or
capital letters.

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Su-min: Oh yeah, that’s right! I was using a capital Jim: I’ve been meaning to ask you: How’s
N. Thanks! your internship going?
Jim: No worries. Su-min: It’s going great. Better than I expected,
Su-min: Do you know what time the marketing honestly.
meeting is? Jim: Oh, yeah?
Jim: The what? Su-min: Yeah. I was, you know, a little nervous
Su-min: The marketing meeting. I deleted it from at first.
my calendar by mistake. Jim: Well, that’s understandable. But I’ll bet
Jim: Mm, sorry, no idea. you weren’t as nervous as I was when I
Su-min: Really? I was sure we all got the invite started here!
yesterday. Can you check your calendar? Su-min I’m not so sure about that! I was actually
Never mind. I’ll check my email. Jim, a little scared of everyone. But people
when you have a minute, can you explain here aren’t as intimidating as I thought.
how you install the Image View software? Jim: I know exactly what you mean. I was
Jim: Sure. Open up the link and look for intimidated too when I was an intern.
version 5.1 of the file. In fact, I was so nervous the first couple
Su-min: Just a sec. OK, I’m there. of weeks that I kept forgetting my
Jim: Now click on “direct download” next to boss’s name.
the file. Click “yes” to the pop-up window Su-min: What? I’d be so embarrassed.
request. Wait for the pop-up window. Jim: Yeah. And my co-workers thought this
Su-min: The pop-up window? Oh, there it is! was very funny.
Thanks. Su-min: Not funny at all!
Jim: No problem. Jim: I know! They kept calling my boss
Su-min: Hm. Strange. I wonder why that pop-up different names on purpose just to
window didn’t come up before? confuse me more.
Jim: Hm? I’m sorry, but I have to finish this Su-min: That sounds terrible!
stuff for Diana before lunch. Jim: No. They knew how nervous I was.
Su-min: What? You have to finish today? I thought They were just trying to make me
you had until Friday. feel comfortable.
Jim: Me, too. But Diana just told me this Su-min: Oh. I get it. Yeah, everyone is really
morning that she needs it today. supportive here.
Su-min: Oh Jim, I am so sorry for bothering you Jim: Well, you’re here to learn and they
so much. know that.
Jim: It’s OK. I’m almost done. Su-min: Totally. And I am learning so much!
Su-min: Just one more thing… Like, I didn’t know how many people
Jim: Su-min! I need 30 minutes. were involved in creating a design
Su-min: OK. I won’t bother you again until after plan. Or how complicated it was to
lunch, is that OK? plan a meeting when people are in
Jim: Yep. Thanks! four different time zones.
Jim: You can say that again. It takes a week
just to get everyone in a meeting at the
Unit 7, Lesson 1, Exs. 4B and 4C same time. Oh! I have a meeting! Got
Su-min: Can you explain how you install the to go!
Image View software?
Jim: Sure. Open up the link and look for
version 5.1 of the file.
Unit 7, Lesson 2, Exs. 4B and 4C
Jim: How’s your internship going?
Su-min: Just a sec. OK, I’m there.
Su-min: It’s going great. Better than I expected.
Jim: Now click on direct download next to the
file and wait for the pop-up window. Jim: Oh, yeah?
Su-min: Got it. Thanks! Su-min: Yeah. I was a little nervous at first.
Jim: No problem. Jim: Well, that’s understandable. But I’ll bet
you weren’t as nervous as I was when I
started here!
Unit 7, Lesson 2, Ex 4A Su-min I’m not so sure about that! I was actually
Jim: Hey, Su-min. a little scared of everyone. But people
Su-min: Hey, Jim. here aren’t as intimidating as I thought.

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 Unit 8, Lesson 1, Ex. 4A Diana: If I get sick, I’ll miss work, and we won’t
meet our deadline. And if we don’t
Mehmet: Are you OK, Diana?
meet the deadline, we’ll probably lose
Diana: I’m not sure. I feel kind of strange—hot the North Pole Ice Cream business.
and cold at the same time. And I think I Mehmet: I know. The deadline is really important.
might be getting a rash. We can’t miss it. But a mask, really?
Mehmet: Do you have any allergies? What did you Diana: Yeah. It’s helpful. Oh, wait. I have an
have for lunch? extra mask. Here take it.
Diana: I don’t think so. Just a chicken sandwich. Mehmet: You want me to wear this? Hm. OK.
Mehmet: Do you have a stomachache? Maybe it’s not such a bad idea. You
Diana: No, but I think I might have a fever. know my sister is visiting me this
Mehmet: Do you have a cough? You could be weekend, and I was planning to show
coming down with the flu. her the city and I shouldn’t get sick.
Diana: Oh no. I’ve had a flu shot. Diana: OK, so you can’t get sick either. Do you
Mehmet: What are you looking for? want it?
Diana: I’m looking for my ginger tea. I take it at Mehmet: Sure. Better to be safe than sorry.
the first sign that I might be getting sick. Diana: Here you go!
Oh, thank goodness, here it is. Mehmet: Thanks!
Mehmet: Wow, you really do believe in ginger tea, Diana: Aren’t you going to put it on?
don’t you? Mehmet: Oh. OK. Now?
Diana: Absolutely! It really works. Diana: Yes!
Mehmet: Maybe you should leave now and get Mehmet: I’ll see you later at the team meeting.
some rest. Diana: Yup. See you there!
Diana: I can’t do that—I have a meeting with Co-worker: What are you wearing?
clients in an hour. I think I’ll be fine. You
Mehmet: It’s a mask. It’s a long story. Never mind.
know, I might not have a fever; I think it’s
just a little hot in here.
Mehmet: Yes, but you might still be coming down Unit 8, Lesson 3, Exs. 4B and 4C
with a cold. Mehmet: Diana? What’s wrong? Why are you
Diana: Don’t worry! I’m feeling better already. I wearing a mask?
told you—the tea really works! Oh, here, Diana: Oh, this. I’m just being careful. It’s the
take one! flu season.
Mehmet: But I’m feeling fine. Mehmet: You’ve had the flu shot, right?
Diana: Take one—it’s flu season, and I don’t want Diana: Yes, of course. But you never know. If
you getting sick! I get sick, I’ll miss work, and we won’t
Mehmet: OK, thanks. meet our deadline.

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Mehmet: Do you have a stomachache? Jim: So did you have a good weekend?
Diana: No, but I think I might have a fever. Flavio: It was okay. I didn’t do much. How
Mehmet: Do you have a cough? You could be about you?
coming down with the flu. Jim: Oh not too much. I went skydiving!
Diana: Oh no, not again! Flavio: Huh? Skydiving? But wait—you’re afraid
Mehmet: What are you looking for? of heights! You won’t even look out the
Diana: I’m looking for my tea. I take it when I window of a tall building!
think I might be getting sick. Jim: Yup. That was the old me!
Flavio: What do you mean? What happened?
Unit 8, Lesson 3, Ex 4A Jim: Well, I’ve been afraid of heights since I
was a teenager—and I was embarrassed.
Mehmet: Diana, what’s wrong? Why are you
So, I told myself that I’d do something
wearing a mask? about it someday.
Diana: Oh, this! I’m just being careful. It is the flu Flavio: And you just decided to jump out of
season. a plane?
Mehmet: But didn’t you say you had the flu shot?
Diana: Yes, of course. But you never know.
Mehmet: But…

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Jim: No, I’ve been thinking about this fear a fully awake by then and starting to
lot lately, and I promised myself that this wonder what everyone was looking at.
year I was finally going to deal with it. Jim: Oh no…what were they looking at?
Flavio: OK. Go on. Flavio: So I tried to look at myself in the elevator
Jim: So I signed up for a class. It was for mirrors, but there were so many people
people afraid of heights. And it was that I couldn’t see anything.
really helpful. We talked about our fear, Jim: Was it something you were wearing?
and did some mental exercises. Then Flavio: Wait. Every time someone got off the
the final test was jumping out of a plane. elevator, they each gave me a quick look.
And I did it! Jim: Oh, man!
Flavio: You must be proud of yourself. Flavio: Finally, just when I reached my floor, I
Jim: I am. We each jumped with an instructor. saw myself in the mirror.
And we all got pictures of ourselves. Jim: What? Come on, tell me.
See? Flavio: I was wearing two different shoes.
Flavio: Incredible! I’ll go with you next time! Jim: So what? I’ve done that.
Jim: Next time? Oh no! I am never doing that Flavio: And I had only shaved half my face!
again! Jim: You’ve got to be kidding! That’s a good
one!
Unit 9, Lesson 1, Exs. 4B and 4C
Jim: I went skydiving last weekend! Unit 9, Lesson 2, Exs. 4B and 4C
Flavio: Skydiving? But wait—you’re afraid Flavio: You’ll never believe what happened
of heights! last week.
Jim: Not anymore! I promised myself that Jim: Yeah? What?
this year I was finally going to deal with Flavio: Well, I got dressed for work in the
my fear. dark because I didn’t want to wake up
Flavio: Incredible. You must be proud of Carmen and the baby.
yourself. Jim: Makes sense.
Flavio: While I was waiting for the bus, a couple
Unit 9, Lesson 2, Ex 4A of people gave me strange looks.
Jim: Oh no!
Jim: So how are Carmen and the new
baby doing?
Flavio: They’re great! Thanks. Look here’s a Unit 10, Lesson 1, Ex 4A
picture of the baby. Liz: Being stuck in an elevator is not my idea
Jim: She’s beautiful! of a good time. But I’m glad that I’m
Flavio: Thanks. Yeah. But she never sleeps! And not alone.
that means we don’t sleep either. Su-min: Yeah. Me, too. When did they say that
Jim: Oh, man. How do you work? someone will be here?
Flavio: I have no idea. Seriously, half the time Liz: In about 15 to 20 minutes.
I don’t even know my own name. You’ll Su-min: That’s not too bad. I think that this is the
never believe what happened last week. first time we’ve talked about something
Jim: Yeah? What? that’s not about work.
Flavio: I overslept and was running late. Plus, Liz: I know. It’s awesome that you’re running
I got dressed for work—in the dark— a marathon! Why are you doing it?
because I didn’t want to wake up Su-min: I like to challenge myself. Also, I’m raising
Carmen and the baby. money for charity.
Jim: Makes sense. Liz: Wow. Good for you! So, how’s the
Flavio: So I just grabbed my things and rushed training going?
out the door. While I was waiting for the Su-min: It’s going well! I found some trainers to
bus, a couple of people gave me strange work with at the gym here. They’re
looks. But I didn’t care. I was half asleep very helpful.
and just worried about making it to work Liz: I’m sure you’ll do great. Did I tell you that
on time. I’m moving to New York?
Jim: Right. Su-min: No, you didn’t. That’s exciting! So you’ll
Flavio: Then when I was getting on the elevator be working in this office?
at work, I got some more looks. I was

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 Liz: Yeah... I actually got a promotion last Liz: I would work with local schools to start
week, and one of my responsibilities is to reading programs.
lead the team here. Su-min: That’s a great idea. Why reading
Su-min: Congratulations! So, when’s the move? programs?
Liz: Next month. I can’t believe I’m leaving Liz: Reading is probably the most important
Lima and moving to New York and I’ll be skill for young students. The office in
living on my own for the first time. It’s a Lima has a reading program with some
big change. local schools. We connect with students
Su-min: Wow. That is a big change. But I know on video calls, and we read with them
that they’re lucky to have you here. for 30 minutes a day. You can do this
Liz: Thanks. And I’m sure going to miss my during the work day. The students love it,
mom’s cooking! and I get to see them improve from one
Su-min: Speaking of food! Did you taste the soup month to the next.
that Mehmet brought in yesterday? Su-min: That sounds great! I’d love to volunteer
Liz: Yum, it was so good. Did you know he for a program like that.
wants to open a Turkish restaurant Liz: What about you? What would you do, if
some day? you didn’t have to work?
Su-min: Wait—he made that soup? Su-min: I would also work with children, but
Liz: Yup. He’s an amazing cook. children in hospitals. Right now, I spend
Su-min: I had no idea. one afternoon a week at the Lenox
Liz: Can we please talk about something Hospital around the corner from the
besides food? office here. The children and I spend
Su-min: OK, OK, sorry. Did you know that Diana time reading together and telling stories.
wants to start her own business? Honestly, if I had more time, I would do it
every day.
Liz: Really? What kind of business?
Liz: I would, too.
Su-min: An art gallery. Not right away. She says
she enjoys her job now, but she really Su-min: Hey, when you move here, maybe we
loves finding new artists and supporting can volunteer together at a…
them. Intercom: Hey, there. We’ll have the elevator
Liz: I can see that. She’s so artistic. Has it moving again in a few minutes. Is
been 20 minutes yet? I can’t believe I left everyone OK?
my phone on my desk! Liz: Finally! Yes, we’re fine. Thank you!
Su-min: Me, too! I was just going downstairs to Su-min: Thank goodness! I was really beginning
grab a coffee. They’ll be here soon. to think that we’d be stuck in here
all day!
Liz: Me, too!
Unit 10, Lesson 1, Exs. 4B and 4C Su-min: Hey, it was really good talking to you.
Liz: It’s awesome that you’re running a Liz: Same here! Want to go get something
marathon! So why are you doing it? to eat?
Su-min: I like to challenge myself. Also, I’m raising Su-min: Yeah. Great idea!
money for charity.
Liz: Wow. Good for you! How’s the training
going?
Unit 10, Lesson 2, Exs. 4B and 4C
Su-min: It’s going well! I found some trainers to Su-min: If you didn’t have to work, what would
work with at the gym here. They’re you do?
very helpful. Liz: That’s a good question. I’d like to help
Liz: I’m sure you’ll do great! children get a better education.
Su-min: What about you? What’s going on in Su-min: How would you do that?
your life? Liz: I’d work with local schools to start
reading programs. What about you?
What would you do?
Unit 10, Lesson 2, Ex. 4A
Su-min: Liz, if you didn’t have to work, what
would you do?
Liz: Hmm. That’s a good question. I’d help
students get a better education.
Su-min: How would you do that?

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