Unit 5 The power of nature

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Text 1

W: Shall I get back by train?

M: Well, Mum, the train is almost as expensive as flying and takes much longer. I've booked a flight. It lands in Glasgow at 4 o'clock. And then we'll hire a car to drive you home.

Text 2

W: Excuse me, sir. Is there a barber's near here?

M: Yes, the nearest one is at the third crossing of this road.

Text 3

M: This matches that suit I have at home, doesn't it? I don't know how to tie it, though.

W: Don't worry, I do. My dad taught me how to do it when I was little.

Text 4

M: The doctor said if I kept smoking, I would increase my chance of having a heart attack.

W: Did he suggest losing some weight, too?

Text 5

M: Have you read this book, Helen?

W: No. What is it about?

M: It's about differences between men and women. I wouldn't say it's a scientific book, but it kept me laughing all the way through.

Text 6

M: Oh, what a surprise to see you! Is there a problem?

W: Yes, I think there is. I have been trying to call you all morning but I couldn't get an answer.

M: That's strange. Let me check my phone. I hope it isn't broken.

W: There is an important meeting at work this afternoon. I wanted to let you know about it.

M: Ah, when I saw you at the door, I thought someone might be ill or have had an accident.

W: No, nothing like that. I just couldn't get you on the phone. Is it switched on?

M: I'll have a look. Now I remember — I put it in my coat pocket and my coat is in the car! No wonder I couldn't hear you calling.

Text 7

W: Your backpack seems very heavy. I'm afraid that you will have to have it checked.

M: No problem. What about this small bag?

W: You can take it with you. What kind of seat would you like, one next to the window or one in the middle?

M: I'd like to have a good view from the window during the flight.

W: OK, I'll give you such a seat in the right row. And here is your ticket, passport and boarding pass. Please get on the plane at gate 17.

M: Thank you. And what is the latest time for me to get on the plane?

W: At 8 o'clock, fifteen minutes before the plane takes off. The plane is leaving on time.

M: Thank you very much.

W: You're welcome. Have a nice trip.

Text  8

W: I'm with Frank Irvine whose exhibition here at the Studio Design Center is attracting quite a bit of attention. Frank, you're not that young to be having the first major show.

M: Yes, I was born in 1948, after all.

W: When did you start getting interested in making pots?

M: Well, as a child, I was into engines. A bit late in the days, I ever started a degree in physics. But by the time I was twenty, I realized that there might be something else I wanted to do.

W: So what did you do?

M: Well, I started traveling. I went to America first where I met my wife, Carole.

W: And her father the potter Arthur Saunders?

M: Yes. I visited them quite a lot and saw her father working. And finally I asked if I could have a go. Once I'd started, I couldn't stop!

Text  9

M: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe, Dorothy. When are you leaving?

W: In just two weeks, and I am excited. I've been looking forward to this training program for a long time. But there're still a few things I need to do before I go.

M: Like what?

W: Like renewing my passport, and figuring out what to do with my apartment while I'm gone.

M: You are not going to give it up, are you?

W: No way. I'll never find another apartment like it around here. But I don't like the idea of paying three months' rent for an empty apartment either. So I'm looking for someone to take it while I'm away.

M: Um... let me think. Oh, I know just a person, an old colleague of mine, Jim Thomas. He is coming here to do some research this summer from June to August.

W: Well, that's exactly when I'll be away!

M: I'll tell you what — I'll be calling Jim later this week anyway, so I'll mention it to him.

W: Well, thanks, Bill.

Text 10

Welcome to Montfort School ICSE, Yercaud. Thank you for choosing our school and for joining the happy Montfort family, which has been educating boys and girls since 1917.We are so happy that you have taken time off to be with us today. It is with great pleasure that we have prepared some events that we hope will please you. At 9: 00 am, our headmaster will give you a welcome speech; this will be in the school hall. Please be seated by 8: 45 am. Following the speech, it's the guided tour of the exhibition at 9: 30 am. Here you can see the history of our school and our achievements in the field of education. The exhibition is laid out in the classrooms on the 2nd floor. 

Then the guided tour of science labs is at 10: 20 am. Here you can see the subjects that new students will be studying. You will also notice that our labs have excellent equipment. At 11: 00 am, you will be guided to practical areas, which cover our technical workshops. At Montfort, we believe in all-around development of our students. 

Lunch will be at 12: 00.It has been specially prepared for our guests. All our teachers and student leaders will be present to answer any questions that you have in your minds. We are so happy that you could be with us today.