Unit 6A

Text 1

M: We are going to do the general cleaning after school.

W: Oh, but we usually do it every Wednesday, so why don't we do it tomorrow just as usual? 

Text 2

W: Who are you talking with?

M: My grandma. She knows how to use social media. 

W: Really? Wow, she is so cool! 

M: Yeah. And she does online shopping too. 

Text 3

M: I'm getting hungry.

W: We've got some cakes in the fridge if you want. They're strawberry-flavored.

M: I was thinking of having some biscuits, but now you've changed my mind. I want fresh strawberries. 

Text 4

M: Did you hear that Sam from the Paris office will be coming here? 

W: Will he be visiting our office or just taking a vacation?

M: He'll be heading up our Boston office. How lucky he is! 

Text 5

W: Andrew is partly right, but some information is still missing. Dan, can you help him out? You don't know, either? Matt, do you have the complete answer? 

M: Yes, I believe I do, Professor Ragaway. 

Text 6

M: Hey, Bea. I need some help piling these boxes. Would you please give me a hand? 

W: OK. And I need some help tidying up the house. How about helping me out after that?

M: OK. If you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.

W: I know you don't like doing housework, but I'll help you with the boxes if you promise to return the favor.

M: OK. I'll even clean windows. If we behave ourselves, Mom will give us pocket money. 

Text 7

M: Last night when I was looking at the sky, I was thinking, “How cool would it be to live on the moon?” People have been talking about it since the last century. I can't wait to go. I hope it happens.

W: Really? It is a little bit expensive to settle down on the moon. I mean, space shuttles are not cheap. 

M: Well, it's true. I've always wanted to be an astronaut, but not just an astronaut. I want to be a settler.

W: That seems kind of cool, but is it really practical? You'd have to build houses on the moon. Just think of how many trips you'd need to make back and forth to get the raw materials! 

M: Humans have always wanted to explore new areas. I think it's part of our nature. It could be a fresh start.

Text 8

W: Hello, welcome to The Daily Grind. What can I get for you?

M: Good morning! I actually have no idea what I want to drink today! Any recommendations?

W: Do you like your coffee black? Or do you prefer to add cream, sugar, or milk to it?

M: I definitely do not drink it black! The taste is so strong!

W: OK. Do you like sweet coffee? 

M: I guess so. To be honest, I'm not much of a coffee drinker. I've always been more of a tea drinker, but lately my friends have all started going out for coffee and juice. I feel like a fool when it is time to order because I have no idea what to get! 

W: Coming right up! You can pick up your drink at the end of the bar. Have a great day!

M: Thanks for your help! Where is your tip jar? 

W: Down at the end of the counter with the drinks.

M: Great! Have a great day!

Text 9

W: Thank you for helping me this weekend, Dave. I know three pets are a lot to handle.

M: No problem. You would do the same for me. So what do I need to know?

W: This is Buster. He likes his spot under the dinner table. Cutie is probably sleeping on my pillow right now, and Chee-Chee is in the cage by the fridge. 

M: Got it. What about their eating schedules?

W: Buster eats in the morning, afternoon and evening. Cutie is usually outside all afternoon catching mice. Feed her during the breakfast and dinner. Chee-Chee is easy. He just eats seeds. 

M: Is there anything else I need to know?

W: Don't worry if you can't find Cutie. She goes in and out of the window whenever she wants. With Buster, you need to take him for a walk per day. There's a park nearby, and I usually take him once a day.

M: I don't mind. I could get some exercise too. So when are you leaving?

W: Saturday morning. I fly home Tuesday night, but I won't get home until the following day. So you'll be all right? 

M: Of course. Have a good time on your trip!

Text 10

M: I discovered at an early age that I only did well in something if I enjoyed doing it. I didn't like maths at school so I never got good results, but sports was different. Now I work for Electra Bicycle, a company selling bikes. My first job after leaving school was in a bike shop. Then, I decided to go to college and study engineering, but I soon gave that up because I couldn't get enthusiastic about it. After that, I got a job working in a frozen food company. People there seemed to like the way I worked, as later they offered me the job of sales manager. I really enjoyed my time there and I managed to increase its sales greatly by improving customer service. I stayed with them for ten years before moving to Electra Bicycle. 

I started working with the staff of Electra Bicycle, showing them how to deal with the customers. Then I was promoted to the training organizer in the USA. Now I'm here in the UK and I'm the general manager. Although we haven't introduced any new products yet, our sales figures have improved due to increased TV advertising. We'll open six new stores next year and although I'm busy, I enjoy feeling I'm part of the company's success story.