Module 6 Animals in Danger
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Text 1
W:Tom, is Mark coming for dinner?
M:Yes. I told you last night, Jane.
W:Oh! Did you? Sorry, I must have forgotten.
Text 2
W:Where is Alice? We'd like her to stay for lunch.
M:Well, thanks a lot. But Alice and I have to meet my uncle at the airport.
Text 3
W:Hi, David. We had to start the lecture without you.
M:I know. My flight was late due to the heavy fog.
W:But you are just in time for the discussion.
Text 4
M:How much are the shoes?
W:Oh, they are 45 pounds a pair.
M:Do you have these shoes in a size 10?
W:Unfortunately, they have just sold out. But size 9 is in stock.
Text 5
W:Hi. I'm thinking of taking a trip during the winter holidays.
M:Where would you like to go?
W:Well, maybe somewhere pleasant and warm.
M:How about going to Singapore?
W:Good idea. I'll order a ticket as soon as I go to the office.
Text 6
M:Judy, why do you want to give up your present job?
W:I'd like to do something different.
M:Something different? What do you mean?
W:I want to travel. You know, I have never been to other countries.
M:Really?
W:Yes. I want to go to Australia, Canada, especially China.
M:What can I say? I'm really sorry. But I understand.
W:Thank you, Jack.
Text 7
M:It's so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for you?
W:I didn't know you were having problems. Maybe it's easier for me because I already speak two languages. Besides, I really work at it.
M:Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would help?
W:Well, you might try reading newspapers. And I always talk to Americans when I get a chance, though sometimes it's hard.
M:But how do you meet Americans? I only know few foreign students.
W:How about sitting next to an American at lunch, or have you ever thought of asking someone over to your house for dinner?
M:Those are good ideas. But I'm a little shy to speak English.
W:You won't learn if you don't try and speak. If I were you, I'd talk to your English teacher. He might have some good ideas.
Text 8
M:I can't believe it! I only got a "B" on my project.
W:Why are you complaining? That's not a bad grade.
M:I worked on it for weeks. I spent hours in the library checking on things. I really thought I'd done a good job. I even gave up last week's concert.
W:Well, getting a "B" is good. I just don't see why you're so upset.
M:But Tim didn't spend half as much time on his project and he still got an "A".
W:Tim always gets good grades on his projects. If you are truly dissatisfied, why don't you speak to the teacher to find out why you only got a "B"?
M:I'm really not in the mood to speak to that teacher.
W:Maybe your grade can be changed. If that can't be done, you can find out what was weak about it and try to improve on those points in your next project.
M:I suppose that's the best thing to do.
Text 9
W:Mr. Brown, when did you get home last night?
M:At about nine o'clock.
W:What did you do right after you entered your apartment?
M:Well, I made a cup of coffee and then watched the international news on TV.
W:When did you have supper?
M:At about a quarter to ten, I guess.
W:Did you stay at home the whole evening?
M:Yes. I had a good sleep at home.
W:But your friend said that he called you several times between ten and eleven, but you didn't answer.
M:Well, I think I was taking a shower at that time and didn't hear the calls.
W:No, you weren't. You were not even at home last night. You robbed a jewelry store on Peace Street.
M:I'm sorry, madam. I'll tell you the truth, but you must promise that I won't be sent to prison. You know, my mother is sick and I have to look after her every day.
Text 10
   Hello, everyone. My name is Karl Roberts, and I'll be your teacher of this course, Language and Culture. To begin with, please take a look at the teaching program in front of you. As you should all know by now, this course is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:50 in the afternoon. We will be meeting in this classroom for the first half of the course, but we will be using the research lab every other week in Room 405 during the last two months of the course. This is the text for the lesson, Beyond Language. Unfortunately, the books haven't come in yet, but you will be able to buy them at the bookstore the day after tomorrow. Again, as you can see on your course outline, your grade is determined by your performance in the midterm and final exams, classroom tests and your research work. My office hours are from 9:00 to 12:00 on Wednesdays, and you can set a time to meet me at other times as well.