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$MODULE Book 4 · Lesson 4: Colors, Shopping, and the Seasons
FORMAT: 2
DESCRIPTION: Ask "what" questions; learn the colors; talk about music, dancing, and shopping; use this/that/these/those and ask about prices; more irregular past verbs; the seasons, months, and days; plus TH/D sound and spelling practice.
TARGET_LANG_G: en
HOME_LANG_G: en
VOICE_DEFAULT: aoede | Clear, friendly American English narrator
VOICE_PROMPT: gacrux | Questions and cues, read clearly
VOICE_RESPONSE: schedar | Model answers, warm and clear
VOICE: Mr_Hall | achernar | Male voice
VOICE: Tommy | schedar | Boy voice
VOICE: Jay | achird | Boy voice
VOICE: Ray | gacrux | Boy voice
VOICE: Tom | achernar | Male
VOICE: Ken | schedar | Male
VOICE: Jerry | achernar | Male
VOICE: Terry | schedar | Male
VOICE: Clerk | gacrux | Female
VOICE: David | achird | Male
VOICE: Friend | schedar | Male
VOICE: Jack | achernar | Male speaker
VOICE: Mike | achird | Male speaker
VOICE: Frank | achernar | Male speaker
VOICE: Harry | achernar | Male speaker
VOICE: ID | achernar | speaker (auto)
VOICE: Narrator | achird | speaker (auto)
$LESSON 4-1: Asking "What" Questions and Colors
# Source: LLA 4A Figure 1
$DIALOGUE Asking "What" Questions
ID: 4a-f1
INTRO: In this lesson you'll learn to ask questions with "what", name the colors, go shopping, use this-that-these-those, and talk about the seasons. First, listen to these short exchanges, then listen again and repeat each question.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
LINE: What work does John do? He's a Navy pilot. He flies a new airplane. What airplane is it? {bk04-l4a-f1-01.mp3}
LINE: What book are you reading? It's a textbook for one of my classes. What class is it? {bk04-l4a-f1-02.mp3}
LINE: What show did you watch on TV last night? I watched an old movie. What movie was it? {bk04-l4a-f1-03.mp3}
LINE: What languages do the students speak? Six students speak Arabic. Two speak different languages. What languages are they? {bk04-l4a-f1-04.mp3}
# Source: ST §What Suit Did He Wear Yesterday?
$DIALOGUE "What" Questions in the Past
ID: l4-s4
INTRO: Now the same kind of question, all about yesterday and last year. Listen and repeat each one.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat the sentences.
REPEAT
LINE: What show did you see yesterday?
LINE: What rank did he have four years ago?
LINE: What movie does she want to see?
LINE: What time did John start to work?
LINE: What game did they watch last night?
LINE: What city did the Adams visit last year?
LINE: What restaurant did you go to?
LINE: What car did you drive yesterday?
# Source: LLA 4A Figure 2
$PRODUCE Answer with the Cue Word
ID: 4a-f2
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: You'll hear a question and a cue word. Answer the question using that word, then repeat the correct answer.
INSTRUCTION: Answer the question aloud.
REPEAT
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: English
PROMPT: What language are you learning? {bk04-l4a-f2-ex-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: I'm learning English. {bk04-l4a-f2-ex-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: Lesson 4
PROMPT: What lesson are you studying today? {bk04-l4a-f2-01-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: I'm studying Lesson 4. {bk04-l4a-f2-01-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: Lesson 3
PROMPT: What lesson did you study yesterday? {bk04-l4a-f2-02-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: I studied Lesson 3 yesterday. {bk04-l4a-f2-02-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: Friday
PROMPT: What day did you take the test? {bk04-l4a-f2-03-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: I took the test Friday. {bk04-l4a-f2-03-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: a Navy uniform
PROMPT: What uniform is the captain wearing? {bk04-l4a-f2-04-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: The captain is wearing a Navy uniform. {bk04-l4a-f2-04-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: tennis and soccer
PROMPT: What sports do the students play? {bk04-l4a-f2-05-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: The students play tennis and soccer. {bk04-l4a-f2-05-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: Spanish and English
PROMPT: What languages does the sergeant speak? {bk04-l4a-f2-06-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: The sergeant speaks Spanish and English. {bk04-l4a-f2-06-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4A Figure 3
$PRODUCE Ask a "What" Question
ID: 4a-f3
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: Now you ask the questions. You'll hear a statement with one word emphasized — ask a "what" question about that word, then repeat the correct question.
INSTRUCTION: Ask a question aloud.
REPEAT
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: They're learning a *language*. {bk04-l4a-f3-ex-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: What language are they learning? {bk04-l4a-f3-ex-a.mp3}
PROMPT: The boys are playing a *game*. {bk04-l4a-f3-01-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: What game are they playing? {bk04-l4a-f3-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: We visited 3 *cities* in Texas. {bk04-l4a-f3-02-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: What cities did you visit? {bk04-l4a-f3-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: The children can watch a *show*. {bk04-l4a-f3-03-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: What show can they watch? {bk04-l4a-f3-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: She bought new *clothes* for work. {bk04-l4a-f3-04-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: What clothes did she buy? {bk04-l4a-f3-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: John's driving a different *car*. {bk04-l4a-f3-05-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: What car is he driving? {bk04-l4a-f3-05-a.mp3}
PROMPT: I want to see a *movie* downtown. {bk04-l4a-f3-06-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: What movie do you want to see? {bk04-l4a-f3-06-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4A Figure 4
$PRODUCE What ... Is It?
ID: 4a-f4
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: Same idea, shorter question. Listen to the statement, then ask a question with the emphasized word using "What ... is it?" or "What ... are they?". Repeat the correct question.
INSTRUCTION: Ask a question aloud.
REPEAT
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: They're learning a *language*. {bk04-l4a-f4-ex-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: What language is it? {bk04-l4a-f4-ex-a.mp3}
PROMPT: John has 3 new *tapes*. {bk04-l4a-f4-01-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: What tapes are they? {bk04-l4a-f4-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: He didn't like his last *base*. {bk04-l4a-f4-02-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: What base was it? {bk04-l4a-f4-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: We took a test one *day* last week. {bk04-l4a-f4-03-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: What day was it? {bk04-l4a-f4-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: The answers are on a different *page*. {bk04-l4a-f4-04-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: What page is it? {bk04-l4a-f4-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: I didn't answer two of the *questions*. {bk04-l4a-f4-05-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: What questions were they? {bk04-l4a-f4-05-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Lisa plays 3 *sports* very well. {bk04-l4a-f4-06-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: What sports are they? {bk04-l4a-f4-06-a.mp3}
# Source: ST §What Book Did You Study? (recast: original bare-cue ask-and-answer risks writer's block; the asking skill is drilled above with cassette audio, so this pass became personalized answering)
$PRODUCE Answer About Yourself
ID: l4-s5
INPUT: speak
CHECK: llm
SHOW_PROMPT
INTRO: Now some "what" questions for you personally. Answer each one about yourself in a full sentence — there's no answer key here, just honesty.
INSTRUCTION: Answer the question aloud about yourself.
RUBRIC: The learner answers a "what" question about themselves; there is no single correct answer. Accept any truthful, sensible answer that fits the question, including short forms and negative answers like "I didn't watch a show."
PROMPT: What show did you watch on TV recently?
RESPONSE: I watched the news.
PROMPT: What lesson did you study yesterday?
RESPONSE: I studied Lesson 4 yesterday.
PROMPT: What time did you get up this morning?
RESPONSE: I got up at 6:00.
PROMPT: What languages do you speak?
RESPONSE: I speak Arabic and English.
PROMPT: What clothes did you wear yesterday?
RESPONSE: I wore a blue shirt and black slacks.
PROMPT: What city do you want to visit?
RESPONSE: I want to visit San Antonio.
# Source: LLA 4A Figure 5 (part 1) — ST §Colors in the Rainbow dropped as TTS twin
$DIALOGUE Colors
ID: 4a-f5
INTRO: Eight colors, each with a sentence to make it stick. Listen and repeat.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
VOCAB: red
LINE: This is red. It's the color of apples. {page_068_001.jpg} {bk04-l4a-f5-01.mp3}
VOCAB: orange
LINE: This is orange. It's the color of oranges. {page_068_002.jpg} {bk04-l4a-f5-02.mp3}
VOCAB: yellow
LINE: This is yellow. Bananas are yellow. {page_068_003.jpg} {bk04-l4a-f5-03.mp3}
VOCAB: green
LINE: This is green. US dollars are green. {page_068_004.jpg} {bk04-l4a-f5-04.mp3}
VOCAB: blue
LINE: This is blue. Air Force uniforms are blue. {page_068_005.jpg} {bk04-l4a-f5-05.mp3}
VOCAB: purple
LINE: This is purple. Pat's new sweater is purple. {page_068_006.jpg} {bk04-l4a-f5-06.mp3}
VOCAB: pink
LINE: This is pink. Jan bought a pink blouse. {page_068_007.jpg} {bk04-l4a-f5-07.mp3}
VOCAB: brown
LINE: This is brown. Jim wears brown shoes. {page_068_008.jpg} {bk04-l4a-f5-08.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4A Figure 5 (part 2)
$PRODUCE What Color Is It?
ID: 4a-f5-b
REFERENCE
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: Now the colors come back by number. Look at the color, answer the question aloud, then repeat the correct answer.
INSTRUCTION: Answer the questions aloud.
REPEAT
PROMPT: What color is number 6? {page_068_006.jpg} {bk04-l4a-f5-09-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: It's purple. {bk04-l4a-f5-09-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What color is number 3? {page_068_003.jpg} {bk04-l4a-f5-10-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: It's yellow. {bk04-l4a-f5-10-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What color is number 8? {page_068_008.jpg} {bk04-l4a-f5-11-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: It's brown. {bk04-l4a-f5-11-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What color is number 5? {page_068_005.jpg} {bk04-l4a-f5-12-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: It's blue. {bk04-l4a-f5-12-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What color is number 1? {page_068_001.jpg} {bk04-l4a-f5-13-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: It's red. {bk04-l4a-f5-13-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What color is number 4? {page_068_004.jpg} {bk04-l4a-f5-14-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: It's green. {bk04-l4a-f5-14-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What color is number 2? {page_068_002.jpg} {bk04-l4a-f5-15-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: It's orange. {bk04-l4a-f5-15-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What color is number 7? {page_068_007.jpg} {bk04-l4a-f5-16-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: It's pink. {bk04-l4a-f5-16-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4A Figure 6 (part 1)
$DIALOGUE The Rainbow {page_069_001.jpg}
ID: 4a-f6
INTRO: Tommy and his dad are looking at a rainbow, and Dad has questions. Just listen.
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the dialogue.
VOCAB: rainbow
Mr_Hall: Do you see the rainbow, Tommy? {bk04-l4a-f6-01.mp3}
Tommy: Yes, Dad. Look at the colors in it. {bk04-l4a-f6-02.mp3}
VOCAB: color
Mr_Hall: What colors can you see in the rainbow? {bk04-l4a-f6-03.mp3}
Tommy: I can see red, yellow, and blue. {bk04-l4a-f6-04.mp3}
Mr_Hall: Orange and green are there too. {bk04-l4a-f6-05.mp3}
Tommy: Oh, I see orange and green now, and purple too. {bk04-l4a-f6-06.mp3}
Mr_Hall: Can you see brown in the rainbow? {bk04-l4a-f6-07.mp3}
Tommy: Brown? No, I don't see brown there. {bk04-l4a-f6-08.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4A Figure 6 (part 2)
$PRODUCE Questions About the Rainbow
ID: 4a-f6-b
REFERENCE
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: Now answer four questions about Tommy and the rainbow in full sentences, then repeat the correct answer.
INSTRUCTION: Answer aloud with a full sentence.
REPEAT
PROMPT: What are Mr. Hall and Tommy looking at? {bk04-l4a-f6-09-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: They're looking at a rainbow. {bk04-l4a-f6-09-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Does Tommy see red, yellow, and blue in the rainbow? {bk04-l4a-f6-10-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Yes, he sees red, yellow, and blue in the rainbow. {bk04-l4a-f6-10-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Does he see orange, green, and purple too? {bk04-l4a-f6-11-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Yes, he sees orange, green, and purple too. {bk04-l4a-f6-11-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Can Tommy see brown in the rainbow? {bk04-l4a-f6-12-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: No, he can't see brown in the rainbow. {bk04-l4a-f6-12-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4A Figure 7 (part 1)
$DIALOGUE Black-and-White TV {page_070_001.jpg}
ID: 4a-f7
INTRO: Jay and Ray are watching a western on a black-and-white TV. At least the bad man is easy to spot. Just listen.
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the dialogue.
VOCAB: black
VOCAB: white
Jay: Are you watching an old movie? {bk04-l4a-f7-01.mp3}
Ray: No, this is a new show. {bk04-l4a-f7-02.mp3}
Jay: Where are the colors? {bk04-l4a-f7-03.mp3}
Ray: It's a black-and-white TV. {bk04-l4a-f7-04.mp3}
Jay: Who are the two men in the picture now? {bk04-l4a-f7-05.mp3}
Ray: One is the good man, and one is the bad man. {bk04-l4a-f7-06.mp3}
Jay: Who is the bad man? {bk04-l4a-f7-07.mp3}
Ray: The one in the black hat. {bk04-l4a-f7-08.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4A Figure 7 (part 2)
$PRODUCE Questions About the TV Show
ID: 4a-f7-b
REFERENCE
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: Two quick questions about the show. Answer aloud, then repeat the correct answer.
INSTRUCTION: Answer aloud with a full sentence.
REPEAT
PROMPT: Are they watching a black-and-white TV? {bk04-l4a-f7-09-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Yes, they're watching a black-and-white TV. {bk04-l4a-f7-09-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What color is the bad man's hat? {bk04-l4a-f7-10-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: The bad man's hat is black. {bk04-l4a-f7-10-a.mp3}
# Source: ST §What Color Is Your Car?
$DIALOGUE What Color Is Your Car?
ID: l4-s7
INTRO: Jack asks David about his new car — Sara had strong feelings about the pink one. Listen and repeat each line.
INSTRUCTION: Repeat the dialog; then read it.
REPEAT
Jack: Did you buy a new car?
David: Yes, Sara and I looked at the cars on the weekend. We saw a black car {st-page_096_001.jpg}
LINE: and a white car. {st-page_096_002.jpg}
Jack: Did you see the pink cars? {st-page_096_003.jpg}
David: Yes, Sara wanted to buy one.
Jack: Well, did you?
David: No, we didn't. We bought a brown car. {st-page_096_004.jpg}
# SKIPPED (book): ST "WHAT COLOR IS THE CLASSROOM?" — open ask-and-answer pair task based on looking around the physical classroom; environment-dependent, not doable solo in the app.
$LESSON 4-2: Music, Dancing, and Shopping
# Source: LLA 4B Figure 1 — ST §He Records Music (l4-s14) dropped as TTS twin
$DIALOGUE Music and Dancing
ID: 4b-f1
INTRO: In this part you'll learn to talk about music, dancing, and buying things at a store. First, meet Henry — he likes music more than most people like anything. Listen and repeat.
INSTRUCTION: Repeat each word and sentence.
REPEAT
VOCAB: music
LINE: Henry likes music. {page_072_001.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f1-01.mp3}
LINE: He likes to listen to music. {page_072_001.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f1-02.mp3}
VOCAB: dance
LINE: He likes to dance. {page_072_002.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f1-03.mp3}
LINE: He went to a dance Friday night. {page_072_002.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f1-04.mp3}
VOCAB: records
VOCAB: recorded
LINE: Henry records good music. {page_072_003.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f1-05.mp3}
LINE: He recorded music on tape yesterday. {page_072_003.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f1-06.mp3}
VOCAB: headset
LINE: He has a headset for his radio and recorder. {page_072_004.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f1-07.mp3}
VOCAB: headphones
LINE: He puts on his headphones and listens to music. {page_072_004.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f1-08.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4B Figure 2 (part 1)
$DIALOGUE Henry's Tapes
ID: 4b-f2
INTRO: A short paragraph about Henry and his tapes. Just listen — the questions come next.
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the paragraph.
LINE: Henry listens to music every day. {page_073_001.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f2-01.mp3}
LINE: He records it on tapes with his recorder. {page_073_002.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f2-02.mp3}
LINE: In the morning, he listens to his tapes in his car. {page_073_003.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f2-03.mp3}
LINE: In the evening, he puts on his headset and listens to the tapes in his room. {bk04-l4b-f2-04.mp3}
LINE: Sometimes he takes his tapes to a dance. {bk04-l4b-f2-05.mp3}
LINE: Henry and his friends like to dance to the music on his tapes. {bk04-l4b-f2-06.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4B Figure 2 (part 2)
$PRODUCE Questions About Henry
ID: 4b-f2-b
REFERENCE
INTRO: Now answer the questions about Henry's music aloud in full sentences, then repeat the correct answer.
INSTRUCTION: Answer aloud with a full sentence.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
REPEAT
PROMPT: What does Henry listen to every day? {bk04-l4b-f2-07-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Henry listens to music every day. {bk04-l4b-f2-07-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Does he record it on tapes? {bk04-l4b-f2-08-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Yes, he records it on tapes. {bk04-l4b-f2-08-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Does he record music with his radio or with his recorder? {bk04-l4b-f2-09-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: He records music with his recorder. {bk04-l4b-f2-09-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where does he listen to the tapes in the morning? {bk04-l4b-f2-10-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: He listens to the tapes in his car in the morning. {bk04-l4b-f2-10-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Does he listen to music with his headset? {bk04-l4b-f2-11-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Yes, he listens to music with his headset. {bk04-l4b-f2-11-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Does he take his recorder to dances? {bk04-l4b-f2-12-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: No, he doesn't take his recorder to dances. {bk04-l4b-f2-12-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What does he take to dances? {bk04-l4b-f2-13-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: He takes his tapes to dances. {bk04-l4b-f2-13-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What do Henry and his friends like to do? {bk04-l4b-f2-14-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: They like to dance to the music on his tapes. {bk04-l4b-f2-14-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4B Figure 3 (part 1) — ST §Ann and Harry Like to Dance (l4-s15) dropped as TTS twin
$DIALOGUE At the Music Store
ID: 4b-f3
INTRO: Henry goes shopping. Listen and repeat the new words about stores, clerks, and what things cost.
INSTRUCTION: Repeat each word and sentence.
REPEAT
VOCAB: store
LINE: Henry went to a music store downtown. {page_074_001.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f3-01.mp3}
LINE: He wanted to buy a tape at the store. {page_074_001.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f3-02.mp3}
VOCAB: clerk
LINE: Chuck is a clerk in the store. {page_074_001.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f3-03.mp3}
LINE: Three clerks work there. {page_074_001.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f3-04.mp3}
VOCAB: sell
VOCAB: sold
LINE: The store sells tapes and recorders. {page_074_002.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f3-05.mp3}
LINE: Chuck sold 3 tapes to Henry last week. {page_074_002.jpg} {bk04-l4b-f3-06.mp3}
VOCAB: help
VOCAB: helped
LINE: Chuck helped Henry in the store last week. {bk04-l4b-f3-07.mp3}
LINE: He wants to help him again. {bk04-l4b-f3-08.mp3}
VOCAB: cost
LINE: Tapes cost $6.50 now. {bk04-l4b-f3-09.mp3}
LINE: Last week they cost $7.95. {bk04-l4b-f3-10.mp3}
VOCAB: take
VOCAB: took
LINE: Henry wanted to take the tape. {bk04-l4b-f3-11.mp3}
LINE: He bought it and took it to his car. {bk04-l4b-f3-12.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4B Figure 3 (part 2)
$PRODUCE Questions About the Store
ID: 4b-f3-b
REFERENCE
INTRO: Answer the questions about Henry's trip to the music store aloud in full sentences, then repeat the correct answer.
INSTRUCTION: Answer aloud with a full sentence.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
REPEAT
PROMPT: Where did Henry go? {bk04-l4b-f3-13-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: He went to a music store downtown. {bk04-l4b-f3-13-a.mp3}
PROMPT: How many clerks work in the store? {bk04-l4b-f3-14-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: 3 clerks work in the store. {bk04-l4b-f3-14-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What does the store sell? {bk04-l4b-f3-15-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: The store sells tapes and recorders. {bk04-l4b-f3-15-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Who helped Henry last week? {bk04-l4b-f3-16-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Chuck helped Henry last week. {bk04-l4b-f3-16-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What did tapes cost last week? {bk04-l4b-f3-17-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Tapes cost $7.95 last week. {bk04-l4b-f3-17-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Did Henry take the tape? {bk04-l4b-f3-18-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Yes, Henry took the tape. {bk04-l4b-f3-18-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4B Figure 4
$SELECT Choose the Best Answer
ID: 4b-f4
INTRO: You'll hear a question you might hear in a store. Tap the answer that fits it best, then repeat that answer.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the best answer.
REPEAT
OPTION: a | Yes, I can buy two tapes. {bk04-l4b-f4-01-a.mp3}
OPTION: b | No, I don't work here. {bk04-l4b-f4-02-a.mp3}
OPTION: c | Yes, it does. It sells recorders, too. {bk04-l4b-f4-03-a.mp3}
OPTION: d | No, it costs $6.50 now. {bk04-l4b-f4-04-a.mp3}
OPTION: e | No, we don't have them in the store. {bk04-l4b-f4-05-a.mp3}
OPTION: f | Yes, please. I want to buy a tape. {bk04-l4b-f4-06-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Does the store sell tapes? {bk04-l4b-f4-01-q.mp3}
ANSWER: c
PROMPT: Excuse me, are you a clerk? {bk04-l4b-f4-02-q.mp3}
ANSWER: b
PROMPT: May I help you? {bk04-l4b-f4-03-q.mp3}
ANSWER: f
PROMPT: Does this tape cost $7.95? {bk04-l4b-f4-04-q.mp3}
ANSWER: d
PROMPT: Do you sell language tapes? {bk04-l4b-f4-05-q.mp3}
ANSWER: e
PROMPT: Do you want to take 2 tapes? {bk04-l4b-f4-06-q.mp3}
ANSWER: a
# Source: LLA 4B Figure 5
$SELECT Choose the True Statement
ID: 4b-f5
INTRO: Listen to a short situation and a question about it. Tap the correct answer, then repeat it.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the correct answer.
REPEAT
PROMPT: Henry wanted to listen to music. His friends didn't want to hear it. What did Henry put on? {bk04-l4b-f5-01-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | his headset
OPTION: b | his radio
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: He put on his headset. {bk04-l4b-f5-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Henry puts music on tape with his recorder. What does he do? {bk04-l4b-f5-02-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | He doesn't like music.
OPTION: b | He records music.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: He records music. {bk04-l4b-f5-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: It's Friday night. Henry's listening to music and dancing. Where is he? {bk04-l4b-f5-03-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | at a store
OPTION: b | at a dance
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: He's at a dance. {bk04-l4b-f5-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: There are 3 clerks in the music store. What do they do? {bk04-l4b-f5-04-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | They sell tapes.
OPTION: b | They buy tapes.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: The clerks sell tapes. {bk04-l4b-f5-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Henry has $7. He can buy 1 tape. What does 1 tape cost? {bk04-l4b-f5-05-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | $7.99
OPTION: b | $6.50
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: 1 tape costs $6.50. {bk04-l4b-f5-05-a.mp3}
PROMPT: The clerk answered Henry's questions, and he brought Henry the right tape. What did he do? {bk04-l4b-f5-06-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | He helped Henry.
OPTION: b | He didn't help Henry.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: The clerk helped Henry. {bk04-l4b-f5-06-a.mp3}
# Source: ST §He Went to the Store and Bought a Tie
$DIALOGUE Harry Buys a Tie {st-page_103_001.jpg}
ID: l4-s16
INTRO: Harry needed a new tie for the dance — Friday nights are serious business. Read and listen to the story of how he bought it.
INSTRUCTION: Read the story.
Narrator: Harry dances every Friday.
Narrator: Last Friday, he wanted to wear his new suit.
Narrator: On Thursday, Harry went to the store and bought a new tie.
Narrator: A clerk helped Harry. She said, "May I help you?"
Harry: Yes. I want to buy a tie.
Clerk: What color?
Harry: I want a red and yellow tie.
VOCAB: here you are
Clerk: Here you are.
Narrator: She brought six red and yellow ties.
Harry: I like this one. How much is it?
Clerk: It's $9.89.
Harry: Good. I want this tie.
Narrator: The clerk sold Harry the tie. Harry wore his new suit and his new tie to the dance.
# Source: ST §True or False (Harry's tie)
$SELECT True or False — Harry's Tie
ID: l4-s17
REFERENCE
SHOW_PROMPT
INTRO: Six statements about Harry and his tie. Tap True or False — and you can check the story if your memory slips.
INSTRUCTION: Tap True or False.
OPTION: T | True
OPTION: F | False
PROMPT: Harry likes to dance.
ANSWER: T
PROMPT: Harry bought a new suit last Thursday.
ANSWER: F
PROMPT: Harry helped the clerk.
ANSWER: F
PROMPT: He asked the clerk, "How much is it?"
ANSWER: T
PROMPT: Harry sold the tie.
ANSWER: F
PROMPT: The tie cost $9.98.
ANSWER: F
$LESSON 4-3: This, That, These, Those
# Source: LLA 4C Figure 1
$DIALOGUE This, That, These, Those
ID: 4c-f1
INTRO: In this part you'll learn to point with words: this and these for things near you, that and those for things farther away. Listen and repeat each sentence.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
LINE: That coffee. That coffee is cold. {page_076_001.jpg} {bk04-l4c-f1-01.mp3}
LINE: This coffee. This coffee is hot. {page_076_002.jpg} {bk04-l4c-f1-02.mp3}
LINE: Those gloves are Sarah's. {bk04-l4c-f1-03.mp3}
LINE: These gloves are Jane's. {bk04-l4c-f1-04.mp3}
LINE: This hat isn't the captain's. {bk04-l4c-f1-05.mp3}
LINE: This hat is the major's. {bk04-l4c-f1-06.mp3}
LINE: The teacher asked these questions. {bk04-l4c-f1-07.mp3}
LINE: The teacher didn't ask those questions. {bk04-l4c-f1-08.mp3}
LINE: Is that train on time? {bk04-l4c-f1-09.mp3}
LINE: No, that train is 20 minutes late. {bk04-l4c-f1-10.mp3}
LINE: Are those students in the military? {bk04-l4c-f1-11.mp3}
LINE: Yes, those students are Army officers. {bk04-l4c-f1-12.mp3}
# Source: ST §This, That, These, Those (grammar table; examples lifted from LLA 4C Figure 1)
$GRAMMAR Near and Far: This, That, These, Those
ID: l4-s22
INTRO: One small table sorts all four pointing words. Take a look before the drills.
Use **this** and **these** for things **near** you. Use **that** and **those** for things **not near** you.
| | NEAR | NOT NEAR |
|---|---|---|
| **SINGULAR** | this | that |
| **PLURAL** | these | those |
One thing: {This coffee is hot.} — {That coffee is cold.}
More than one: {These gloves are Jane's.} — {Those gloves are Sarah's.}
# Source: LLA 4C Figure 2
$PRODUCE Complete the Dialogue
ID: 4c-f2
INPUT: type
CHECK: exact
INTRO: Tom and Ken are looking around a base. Listen to each line and type "this", "that", "these", or "those" to complete it, then repeat the sentence.
INSTRUCTION: Type the missing word.
REPEAT
TEMPLATE: Tom: Do you like ____ base?
PROMPT: Do you like this base? {bk04-l4c-f2-01.mp3}
RESPONSE: Do you like this base? {bk04-l4c-f2-01.mp3}
ACCEPT: this
TEMPLATE: Ken: Yes, it's a good base.
TEMPLATE: Tom: Did you like your last base?
TEMPLATE: Ken: No, ____ base was old and small.
PROMPT: No. That base was old and small. {bk04-l4c-f2-02.mp3}
RESPONSE: No. That base was old and small. {bk04-l4c-f2-02.mp3}
ACCEPT: that
TEMPLATE: Tom: Is ____ building the new BX?
PROMPT: Is that building the new BX? {bk04-l4c-f2-03.mp3}
RESPONSE: Is that building the new BX? {bk04-l4c-f2-03.mp3}
ACCEPT: that
TEMPLATE: Ken: Yes, and ____ one is the new commissary.
PROMPT: And this one is the new commissary. {bk04-l4c-f2-04.mp3}
RESPONSE: And this one is the new commissary. {bk04-l4c-f2-04.mp3}
ACCEPT: this
TEMPLATE: Tom: Where do the enlisted men and women live?
TEMPLATE: Ken: They live in ____ barracks.
PROMPT: They live in these barracks. {bk04-l4c-f2-05.mp3}
RESPONSE: They live in these barracks. {bk04-l4c-f2-05.mp3}
ACCEPT: these
TEMPLATE: Tom: Where do the officers live?
TEMPLATE: Ken: They live in ____ buildings.
PROMPT: They live in those buildings. {bk04-l4c-f2-06.mp3}
RESPONSE: They live in those buildings. {bk04-l4c-f2-06.mp3}
ACCEPT: those
# Source: LLA 4C Figure 3
$PRODUCE Change the Sentence
ID: 4c-f3
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: Now move the pointing word next to its noun: "This is an old movie" becomes "This movie is old." Listen, say the new sentence aloud, then repeat the correct one.
INSTRUCTION: Change the sentence and speak it aloud.
REPEAT
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: This is an old movie. {bk04-l4c-f3-ex1-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: This movie is old. {bk04-l4c-f3-ex1-a.mp3}
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Is that a new dictionary? {bk04-l4c-f3-ex2-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Is that dictionary new? {bk04-l4c-f3-ex2-a.mp3}
PROMPT: This is the teacher's pen. {bk04-l4c-f3-01-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: This pen is the teacher's. {bk04-l4c-f3-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Those are Bobby's socks. {bk04-l4c-f3-02-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Those socks are Bobby's. {bk04-l4c-f3-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: That's a new hat. {bk04-l4c-f3-03-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: That hat is new. {bk04-l4c-f3-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: These are Lieutenant Miller's boots. {bk04-l4c-f3-04-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: These boots are Lieutenant Miller's. {bk04-l4c-f3-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Are these Linda's clothes? {bk04-l4c-f3-05-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Are these clothes Linda's? {bk04-l4c-f3-05-a.mp3}
PROMPT: This isn't Dan's dictionary. {bk04-l4c-f3-06-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: This dictionary isn't Dan's. {bk04-l4c-f3-06-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Was that a good show? {bk04-l4c-f3-07-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Was that show good? {bk04-l4c-f3-07-a.mp3}
PROMPT: That isn't the correct answer. {bk04-l4c-f3-08-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: That answer isn't correct. {bk04-l4c-f3-08-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Is this a good restaurant? {bk04-l4c-f3-09-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Is this restaurant good? {bk04-l4c-f3-09-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Are those new slacks? {bk04-l4c-f3-10-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Are those slacks new? {bk04-l4c-f3-10-a.mp3}
# Source: ST §Complete the Sentences
$PRODUCE This or These? That or Those?
ID: l4-s25
INTRO: Type the correct pointing word from the two choices shown. Singular or plural — that's the whole game.
INSTRUCTION: Type the correct word from the choices in parentheses.
INPUT: type
CHECK: exact
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: ____{This} pen belongs to John. (this, these)
RESPONSE: This pen belongs to John.
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: ____{Those} books belong to his sister. (that, those)
RESPONSE: Those books belong to his sister.
TEMPLATE: Who lives in ____{that} house? (that, those)
RESPONSE: Who lives in that house?
TEMPLATE: I like ____{this} car. (this, these)
RESPONSE: I like this car.
TEMPLATE: ____{These} pens are black. (this, these)
RESPONSE: These pens are black.
TEMPLATE: Put on ____{this} headset and listen to the tape. (this, these)
RESPONSE: Put on this headset and listen to the tape.
TEMPLATE: ____{Those} shoes are big. (that, those)
RESPONSE: Those shoes are big.
TEMPLATE: He bought the shoes at ____{that} store. (that, those)
RESPONSE: He bought the shoes at that store.
# Source: ST §Do You Like This Shirt or That One?
$DIALOGUE More This and That Sentences
ID: l4-s24
INTRO: Ten more sentences with this, that, these, and those. Read each one as it plays.
INSTRUCTION: Read the sentences.
LINE: Who lives in that house?
LINE: Those brown shoes belong to Peter.
LINE: I like this car.
LINE: This pen is black.
LINE: These pants are new.
LINE: Put on this headset and listen to the tape.
LINE: Who lives in those barracks?
LINE: I didn't see that movie.
LINE: Those shoes are big.
LINE: He bought the shoes at that store.
# Source: LLA 4C Figure 4 — ST §Over Here, Over There (l4-s21) dropped as TTS twin
$DIALOGUE Over Here and Over There
ID: 4c-f4
INTRO: Two more pointing phrases: over here, near you, and over there, farther away. Listen and repeat each sentence.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
VOCAB: over here
VOCAB: over there
LINE: The sweaters are over here. {page_079_001.jpg} {bk04-l4c-f4-01.mp3}
LINE: The jackets are over there. {page_079_001.jpg} {bk04-l4c-f4-02.mp3}
LINE: Your books are over here. {bk04-l4c-f4-03.mp3}
LINE: Larry's books are over there. {bk04-l4c-f4-04.mp3}
LINE: This is my jacket over here. {bk04-l4c-f4-05.mp3}
LINE: Is that your jacket over there? {bk04-l4c-f4-06.mp3}
LINE: Is this your car over here? {bk04-l4c-f4-07.mp3}
LINE: No, that's my car over there. {bk04-l4c-f4-08.mp3}
LINE: The headphones aren't over here. {bk04-l4c-f4-09.mp3}
LINE: Are they over there? {bk04-l4c-f4-10.mp3}
LINE: Is the dictionary over there? {bk04-l4c-f4-11.mp3}
LINE: It's not over here. {bk04-l4c-f4-12.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4C Figure 5
$PRODUCE Answer with Over Here or Over There
ID: 4c-f5
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: You'll hear a question and a cue: here or there. Answer using "over here" or "over there", then repeat the correct answer.
INSTRUCTION: Answer the question aloud.
REPEAT
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Where is your car? Here. {bk04-l4c-f5-ex-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: It's over here. {bk04-l4c-f5-ex-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where is my notebook? Here. {bk04-l4c-f5-01-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Your notebook's over here. {bk04-l4c-f5-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where is the colonel? There. {bk04-l4c-f5-02-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: The colonel is over there. {bk04-l4c-f5-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where are the headsets? Here. {bk04-l4c-f5-03-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: The headsets are over here. {bk04-l4c-f5-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where do you live? There. {bk04-l4c-f5-04-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: I live over there. {bk04-l4c-f5-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where is the dining hall? There. {bk04-l4c-f5-05-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: The dining hall is over there. {bk04-l4c-f5-05-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where are the maps? Here. {bk04-l4c-f5-06-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: The maps are over here. {bk04-l4c-f5-06-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where did you work? There. {bk04-l4c-f5-07-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: I worked over there. {bk04-l4c-f5-07-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where were the tapes? Here. {bk04-l4c-f5-08-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Over here. {bk04-l4c-f5-08-a.mp3}
# Source: ST §I Like Those Shoes
$DIALOGUE I Like Those Shoes {st-page_110_001.jpg}
ID: l4-s23
INTRO: Jack and Mike are shoe shopping, and Mike has opinions. Read the dialog as it plays — every pointing word from this part is in it.
INSTRUCTION: Read the dialog.
Jack: Do you like these shoes over here or those shoes over there?
Mike: I like these shoes over here. I don't like those shoes.
Jack: Do you like this color?
Mike: No. I don't like this color. I like that one.
$LESSON 4-4: How Much Does It Cost?
# Source: LLA 4C Figure 6
$DIALOGUE Asking About Prices
ID: 4c-f6
INTRO: In this part you'll learn to ask what things cost — better to know before the money leaves your pocket. Listen and repeat the questions.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat the questions.
REPEAT
LINE: How much does the recorder cost? {bk04-l4c-f6-01.mp3}
LINE: How much does it cost? {bk04-l4c-f6-02.mp3}
LINE: How much did those tapes cost? {bk04-l4c-f6-03.mp3}
LINE: How much did they cost? {bk04-l4c-f6-04.mp3}
LINE: How much does this dress cost? {bk04-l4c-f6-05.mp3}
LINE: How much is this dress? {bk04-l4c-f6-06.mp3}
LINE: How much are those shoes? {bk04-l4c-f6-07.mp3}
LINE: How much are they? {bk04-l4c-f6-08.mp3}
LINE: How much was our dinner? {bk04-l4c-f6-09.mp3}
LINE: How much was it? {bk04-l4c-f6-10.mp3}
# Source: ST §How Much...? (grammar; tables recomposed as tappable full questions)
$GRAMMAR How Much...?
ID: l4-s11
INTRO: There are two ways to ask about a price: with the verb "cost", or with a form of "be". Here's the pattern.
Use **how much** with **cost**, or with a form of **be**. The meaning is the same.
**One thing (singular):**
- Now: {How much does the shirt cost?} = {How much is the shirt?} = {How much is it?}
- Past: {How much did the shirt cost?} = {How much was the shirt?} = {How much was it?}
**More than one (plural):**
- Now: {How much do the shoes cost?} = {How much are the shoes?} = {How much are they?}
- Past: {How much did the shoes cost?} = {How much were the shoes?} = {How much were they?}
# Source: ST §How Much Does It Cost?
$DIALOGUE Price Questions and Answers
ID: l4-s12
INTRO: Now questions and answers together, with real prices attached. Listen and repeat each exchange.
INSTRUCTION: Repeat and then read the questions and answers.
REPEAT
LINE: How much is the blue shirt? It's $15.00.
LINE: How much does the suit cost? It costs $250.00.
LINE: How much did your new car cost? It cost $15,000.00.
LINE: How much was it? It was $2.95.
LINE: How much did your black pants cost? They cost $18.00.
LINE: How much were they? They were $51.99.
# Source: LLA 4C Figure 7 (part 1)
$DIALOGUE A New Recorder
ID: 4c-f7
INTRO: Jerry wants a new recorder, and Terry wants the numbers. Listen and repeat each line.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
Jerry: I want a new recorder. {bk04-l4c-f7-01.mp3}
Terry: Me too. How much does a recorder cost now? {bk04-l4c-f7-02.mp3}
Jerry: I don't know. My recorder is 5 years old. {bk04-l4c-f7-03.mp3}
Terry: How much did it cost 5 years ago? {bk04-l4c-f7-04.mp3}
Jerry: It was $50. {bk04-l4c-f7-05.mp3}
Terry: That store sells good recorders. How much are recorders there? {bk04-l4c-f7-06.mp3}
Jerry: $90. {bk04-l4c-f7-07.mp3}
Terry: How much are they at the BX? {bk04-l4c-f7-08.mp3}
Jerry: They're $80. {bk04-l4c-f7-09.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4C Figure 7 (part 2)
$PRODUCE Questions About the Recorders
ID: 4c-f7-b
REFERENCE
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: Now answer the questions about recorder prices aloud, then repeat the correct answer.
INSTRUCTION: Answer the questions aloud.
REPEAT
PROMPT: How much was Jerry's recorder 5 years ago? {bk04-l4c-f7-10-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: It was $50, 5 years ago. {bk04-l4c-f7-10-a.mp3}
PROMPT: How much are recorders at the store? {bk04-l4c-f7-11-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: They're $90 at the store. {bk04-l4c-f7-11-a.mp3}
PROMPT: How much do recorders cost at the BX? {bk04-l4c-f7-12-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: They cost $80 at the BX. {bk04-l4c-f7-12-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4C Figure 8
$PRODUCE Clothing Prices {page_081_001.jpg}
ID: 4c-f8
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: You'll see a clothing store's price list. Listen to each question, answer aloud with a full sentence and the price, then repeat the answer.
INSTRUCTION: Answer aloud based on the picture.
REPEAT
PROMPT: How much do men's suits cost? {bk04-l4c-f8-01-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Men's suits cost $175. {bk04-l4c-f8-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: How much are women's suits? {bk04-l4c-f8-02-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Women's suits are $150. {bk04-l4c-f8-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: How much are men's slacks? {bk04-l4c-f8-03-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Men's slacks are $55. {bk04-l4c-f8-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: How much do women's dresses cost? {bk04-l4c-f8-04-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Women's dresses cost $85. {bk04-l4c-f8-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: How much are men's jackets? {bk04-l4c-f8-05-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Men's jackets are $100. {bk04-l4c-f8-05-a.mp3}
PROMPT: How much are women's blouses? {bk04-l4c-f8-06-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Women's blouses are $35. {bk04-l4c-f8-06-a.mp3}
PROMPT: How much do men's shirts cost? {bk04-l4c-f8-07-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Men's shirts cost $30. {bk04-l4c-f8-07-a.mp3}
PROMPT: How much do women's coats cost? {bk04-l4c-f8-08-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Women's coats cost $200. {bk04-l4c-f8-08-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4C Figure 9
$PRODUCE Ask About the Price
ID: 4c-f9
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: You'll hear a sentence with a price and then a new word. Ask a new "how much" question using that word, then repeat the correct question.
INSTRUCTION: Ask a question about the price.
REPEAT
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: The recorder costs $75. *radio* {bk04-l4c-f9-ex1-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: How much does the radio cost? {bk04-l4c-f9-ex1-a.mp3}
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: The blue dress is $50. *yellow* {bk04-l4c-f9-ex2-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: How much is the yellow dress? {bk04-l4c-f9-ex2-a.mp3}
PROMPT: The black shoes are $50. *brown* {bk04-l4c-f9-01-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: How much are the brown shoes? {bk04-l4c-f9-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: The red skirt costs $35. *blouse* {bk04-l4c-f9-02-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: How much does the red blouse cost? {bk04-l4c-f9-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: This coat costs $74.99. *that* {bk04-l4c-f9-03-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: How much does that coat cost? {bk04-l4c-f9-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Mike's shirt was $25. *tie* {bk04-l4c-f9-04-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: How much was Mike's tie? {bk04-l4c-f9-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: The orange T-shirt costs $12.95. *sweater* {bk04-l4c-f9-05-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: How much does the orange sweater cost? {bk04-l4c-f9-05-a.mp3}
PROMPT: The shoes over here are $37.50. *over there* {bk04-l4c-f9-06-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: How much are the shoes over there? {bk04-l4c-f9-06-a.mp3}
PROMPT: A razor costs $3.99 in the BX. *commissary* {bk04-l4c-f9-07-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: How much does a razor cost in the commissary? {bk04-l4c-f9-07-a.mp3}
PROMPT: The beef was $2.37 last week. *this week* {bk04-l4c-f9-08-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: How much is the beef this week? {bk04-l4c-f9-08-a.mp3}
# Source: ST §How Much Is It? (picture ask-and-answer)
$PRODUCE How Much Is It?
ID: l4-s13
INTRO: Now you run both sides of the counter. Look at the picture, ask a "how much" question about the item, and answer with the price shown.
INSTRUCTION: Look at the picture. Ask and answer a "how much" question aloud.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: llm
RUBRIC: Treat the model answer as the key. Accept any correctly formed "how much" question about the same item, followed by an answer giving the same price as the model; small wording differences are fine.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: {st-page_101_005.jpg}
RESPONSE: How much do the shoes cost? They cost $31.20.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: {st-page_101_002.jpg}
RESPONSE: How much is the hat? It's $15.00.
PROMPT: {st-page_101_001.jpg}
RESPONSE: How much are the men's shirts? They are $16.95.
PROMPT: {st-page_101_003.jpg}
RESPONSE: How much are the men's slacks? They are $24.50.
PROMPT: {st-page_101_004.jpg}
RESPONSE: How much are the belts? They are $12.00.
PROMPT: {st-page_101_006.jpg}
RESPONSE: How much is the dress? It's $35.00.
# Source: LLA 4C Figure 10 (part 1)
$DIALOGUE In the Clothing Store {page_083_001.jpg}
ID: 4c-f10
INTRO: David wants a yellow sweater, and the clerk knows exactly where to look. Listen and repeat each line.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
Clerk: May I help you? {bk04-l4c-f10-01.mp3}
David: Yes. I want a yellow sweater. Do you have one? {bk04-l4c-f10-02.mp3}
Clerk: I don't know. Let's look over there. {bk04-l4c-f10-03.mp3}
David: There's a yellow one. How much is that sweater? {bk04-l4c-f10-04.mp3}
Clerk: It's $45. I see one over here too. {bk04-l4c-f10-05.mp3}
David: How much does it cost? {bk04-l4c-f10-06.mp3}
Clerk: $37.50. {bk04-l4c-f10-07.mp3}
David: Good. May I put it on? {bk04-l4c-f10-08.mp3}
Clerk: Yes, here you are. Do you like the sweater? {bk04-l4c-f10-09.mp3}
David: Yes, I do. I want to take it. {bk04-l4c-f10-10.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4C Figure 10 (part 2) — role-play pass
$PRODUCE Play David's Part {page_083_001.jpg}
ID: 4c-f10-b
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: Your turn to be David. Listen to the clerk, then say David's line aloud.
INSTRUCTION: Read David's lines aloud.
PROMPT: May I help you? {bk04-l4c-f10-11-q.mp3}
TEMPLATE: Yes, I want a yellow sweater. Do you have one?
RESPONSE: Yes. I want a yellow sweater. Do you have one?
PROMPT: I don't know. Let's look over there. {bk04-l4c-f10-12-q.mp3}
TEMPLATE: There's a yellow one! How much is that sweater?
RESPONSE: There's a yellow one. How much is that sweater?
PROMPT: It's $45. I see one over here too. {bk04-l4c-f10-13-q.mp3}
TEMPLATE: How much does it cost?
RESPONSE: How much does it cost?
PROMPT: $37.50. {bk04-l4c-f10-14-q.mp3}
TEMPLATE: Good! May I put it on?
RESPONSE: Good. May I put it on?
PROMPT: Yes, here you are. Do you like the sweater? {bk04-l4c-f10-15-q.mp3}
TEMPLATE: Yes, I do. I want to take it.
RESPONSE: Yes, I do. I want to take it.
# Source: ST §At the Clothing Store
$DIALOGUE Buying a Blue Shirt
ID: l4-s26
INTRO: One more store visit — Frank wants this shirt, but in blue. Listen and repeat, then read the dialog.
INSTRUCTION: Repeat and then read the dialog.
REPEAT
Clerk: Hello. May I help you?
Frank: Yes, thank you. Do you have this shirt in blue?
Clerk: Yes, we do. Right over here.
Narrator: ...
Clerk: Here you are.
Frank: Thank you. How much does it cost?
Clerk: It's $16.89.
# SKIPPED (book): ST "CHOOSE AND MEMORIZE" (fill-in-the-blank pair dialog role-play) — open, co-constructed conversation; $CHAT would fit but isn't supported.
# Source: LLA 4C Figure 11 (part 1)
$DIALOGUE A Break at the Snack Bar
ID: 4c-f11
INTRO: Tom and a friend head for the snack bar, but there's a problem with a hat. Just listen.
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the dialogue.
Tom: I want to take a break. {bk04-l4c-f11-01.mp3}
Friend: Me too. {bk04-l4c-f11-02.mp3}
Tom: Let's go to the snack bar. {bk04-l4c-f11-03.mp3}
Friend: Okay. {bk04-l4c-f11-04.mp3}
Tom: Where's my hat? {bk04-l4c-f11-05.mp3}
Friend: Here it is, Tom. {bk04-l4c-f11-06.mp3}
Tom: Thanks. Oh no. This isn't my hat. {bk04-l4c-f11-07.mp3}
Friend: Whose hat is it? {bk04-l4c-f11-08.mp3}
Tom: The captain's. It has his name in it. {bk04-l4c-f11-09.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4C Figure 11 (part 2)
$PRODUCE Whose Hat Is It?
ID: 4c-f11-b
REFERENCE
INPUT: type
CHECK: exact
INTRO: One question about the dialog. Type your answer — the captain would like this settled.
INSTRUCTION: Type the answer.
TEMPLATE: Whose hat does Tom have?
RESPONSE: He has the captain's hat. {bk04-l4c-f11-10.mp3}
ACCEPT: The captain's. | The captain's hat. | Tom has the captain's hat.
$LESSON 4-5: Seasons, Months, and Days
# Source: LLA 4D Figure 1 — ST §The Four Seasons vocab panel (l4-s1) dropped as TTS twin
$DIALOGUE The Seasons of the Year {page_084_001.jpg}
ID: 4d-f1
INTRO: This part covers the four seasons, the months that belong to them, and the days of the week. Listen to the sentences about the seasons, then repeat them.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
VOCAB: winter
LINE: The winter months are December, January, and February. {bk04-l4d-f1-01.mp3}
VOCAB: spring
LINE: The spring months are March, April, and May. {bk04-l4d-f1-02.mp3}
VOCAB: summer
LINE: June, July, and August are the summer months. {bk04-l4d-f1-03.mp3}
VOCAB: fall
LINE: September, October, and November are the fall months. {bk04-l4d-f1-04.mp3}
VOCAB: seasons
LINE: Winter, spring, summer, and fall are the seasons of the year. {bk04-l4d-f1-05.mp3}
VOCAB: autumn
VOCAB: cool
LINE: Fall, or autumn, isn't cold; it's the cool season. {bk04-l4d-f1-06.mp3}
VOCAB: warm
LINE: Spring isn't hot; it's the warm season. {bk04-l4d-f1-07.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4D Figure 2 (part 1)
$DIALOGUE The Four Seasons
ID: 4d-f2
INTRO: Two short paragraphs about what we wear and do in each season. Just listen — the questions come next.
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the paragraphs.
LINE: The four seasons of the year are different; winter is the cold season. {bk04-l4d-f2-01.mp3}
LINE: We wear coats, boots, hats, and gloves in the winter. {bk04-l4d-f2-02.mp3}
LINE: In the spring, the days are warm; children like to play outside in the spring. {bk04-l4d-f2-03.mp3}
LINE: They're tired of winter. {bk04-l4d-f2-04.mp3}
LINE: We sometimes buy new clothes in the spring. {bk04-l4d-f2-05.mp3}
LINE: We wear cool clothes in the summer; it's the hot season. {bk04-l4d-f2-06.mp3}
LINE: We like to swim and eat our meals outside. {bk04-l4d-f2-07.mp3}
LINE: Children don't go to class in the summer. {bk04-l4d-f2-08.mp3}
LINE: In the fall, the days are cool; children go to school and begin their new classes in September. {bk04-l4d-f2-09.mp3}
LINE: We wear sweaters and go to football games in the autumn. {bk04-l4d-f2-10.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4D Figure 2 (part 2)
$PRODUCE Questions About the Seasons
ID: 4d-f2-b
REFERENCE
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: Now answer the questions about the seasons in full sentences, then repeat the correct answer. There are fourteen — the seasons are thorough.
INSTRUCTION: Answer aloud with a full sentence.
REPEAT
PROMPT: Are the seasons of the year different or the same? {bk04-l4d-f2-11-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: The seasons of the year are different. {bk04-l4d-f2-11-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Is winter the cold season? {bk04-l4d-f2-12-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Yes, winter is the cold season. {bk04-l4d-f2-12-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What clothes do we wear in the winter? {bk04-l4d-f2-13-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: We wear coats, boots, hats, and gloves in the winter. {bk04-l4d-f2-13-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Are the days warm in the spring? {bk04-l4d-f2-14-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Yes, the days are warm in the spring. {bk04-l4d-f2-14-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where do children like to play in the spring? {bk04-l4d-f2-15-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Children like to play outside in the spring. {bk04-l4d-f2-15-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What do we sometimes buy in the spring? {bk04-l4d-f2-16-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: We sometimes buy new clothes in the spring. {bk04-l4d-f2-16-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Do we wear warm clothes in the summer? {bk04-l4d-f2-17-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: No, we don't. We wear cool clothes in the summer. {bk04-l4d-f2-17-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Is summer the hot season? {bk04-l4d-f2-18-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Yes, summer is the hot season. {bk04-l4d-f2-18-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What do we like to do in the summer? {bk04-l4d-f2-19-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: We like to swim and eat our meals outside. {bk04-l4d-f2-19-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Do children go to class in the summer? {bk04-l4d-f2-20-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: No, children don't go to class in the summer. {bk04-l4d-f2-20-a.mp3}
PROMPT: When are the days cool? {bk04-l4d-f2-21-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: The days are cool in the fall. {bk04-l4d-f2-21-a.mp3}
PROMPT: When do students begin their new classes? {bk04-l4d-f2-22-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Students go to their new classes in September. {bk04-l4d-f2-22-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What do we wear in the autumn? {bk04-l4d-f2-23-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: We wear sweaters in the autumn. {bk04-l4d-f2-23-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Do we go to baseball games in the autumn? {bk04-l4d-f2-24-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: No, we go to football games in the autumn. {bk04-l4d-f2-24-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 4D Figure 3
$SELECT True or False — The Seasons
ID: 4d-f3
INTRO: Listen to each statement about the seasons and months. Tap True or False, then repeat the correct statement.
INSTRUCTION: Tap True or False.
REPEAT
OPTION: t | True
OPTION: f | False
PROMPT: A year has 4 seasons. {bk04-l4d-f3-01-q.mp3}
ANSWER: t
FEEDBACK: Repeat: "A year has 4 seasons." {bk04-l4d-f3-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Spring is the hot season. {bk04-l4d-f3-02-q.mp3}
ANSWER: f
FEEDBACK: "Spring is not the hot season." Repeat: "Summer is the hot season." {bk04-l4d-f3-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Winter is the cold season. {bk04-l4d-f3-03-q.mp3}
ANSWER: t
FEEDBACK: Repeat: "Winter is the cold season." {bk04-l4d-f3-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Fall and autumn are the same. {bk04-l4d-f3-04-q.mp3}
ANSWER: t
FEEDBACK: Repeat: "Fall and autumn are the same." {bk04-l4d-f3-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Fall is the season before winter. {bk04-l4d-f3-05-q.mp3}
ANSWER: t
FEEDBACK: Repeat: "Fall is the season before winter." {bk04-l4d-f3-05-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Summer is the season after winter. {bk04-l4d-f3-06-q.mp3}
ANSWER: f
FEEDBACK: "Summer is not the season after winter." Repeat: "Spring is the season after winter." {bk04-l4d-f3-06-a.mp3}
PROMPT: June is in the spring. {bk04-l4d-f3-07-q.mp3}
ANSWER: f
FEEDBACK: "June is not in the spring." Repeat: "June is in the summer." {bk04-l4d-f3-07-a.mp3}
PROMPT: August is one of the winter months. {bk04-l4d-f3-08-q.mp3}
ANSWER: f
FEEDBACK: "August is not one of the winter months." Repeat: "August is one of the summer months." {bk04-l4d-f3-08-a.mp3}
PROMPT: February is one of the winter months. {bk04-l4d-f3-09-q.mp3}
ANSWER: t
FEEDBACK: Repeat: "February is one of the winter months." {bk04-l4d-f3-09-a.mp3}
PROMPT: April is in the fall. {bk04-l4d-f3-10-q.mp3}
ANSWER: f
FEEDBACK: "April is not in the fall. April is in the spring." Repeat: "April is in the spring." {bk04-l4d-f3-10-a.mp3}
# Source: ST §Name the Season
$PRODUCE Name the Season
ID: l4-s2
INTRO: Read each clue and type the season it describes: spring, summer, fall, or winter. Cold coffee is not a clue.
INSTRUCTION: Type the correct season (spring, summer, fall, or winter).
INPUT: type
CHECK: exact
TEMPLATE: It's the month of November. It's cool outside.
RESPONSE: fall
ACCEPT: fall | autumn
TEMPLATE: It's very hot. I want to drink cold tea.
RESPONSE: summer
ACCEPT: summer
TEMPLATE: Put on your coat. It's very cold.
RESPONSE: winter
ACCEPT: winter
TEMPLATE: It's April. It's warm outside.
RESPONSE: spring
ACCEPT: spring
TEMPLATE: Brrr! I want hot coffee. I'm very cold.
RESPONSE: winter
ACCEPT: winter
TEMPLATE: Let's swim. It's very hot.
RESPONSE: summer
ACCEPT: summer
# Source: LLA 4D Figure 4 — ST §The Day After Tomorrow Is Friday (l4-s3) dropped as TTS twin
$DIALOGUE Days of the Week
ID: 4d-f4
INTRO: Now the days of the week, plus two useful long phrases: the day after tomorrow, and the day before yesterday. Listen and repeat.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
VOCAB: the day after tomorrow
LINE: Today is Tuesday. {bk04-l4d-f4-01a.mp3}
LINE: Tomorrow is Wednesday. {bk04-l4d-f4-01b.mp3}
LINE: The day after tomorrow is Thursday. {bk04-l4d-f4-01c.mp3}
LINE: Thursday is the day after tomorrow. {bk04-l4d-f4-01d.mp3}
VOCAB: the day before yesterday
LINE: Today is Tuesday. {bk04-l4d-f4-02a.mp3}
LINE: Yesterday was Monday. {bk04-l4d-f4-02b.mp3}
LINE: The day before yesterday was Sunday. {bk04-l4d-f4-02c.mp3}
LINE: Sunday was the day before yesterday. {bk04-l4d-f4-02d.mp3}
# SKIPPED (book): ST "Make statements like the examples." (Today is Sunday...) — open free-production task with no given stimuli.
# Source: LLA 4D Figure 5
$PRODUCE What Day Is It?
ID: 4d-f5
INPUT: type
CHECK: exact
INTRO: A little calendar arithmetic. Listen to the statement and the question, type the correct day of the week, then repeat the answer.
INSTRUCTION: Type the correct day of the week.
REPEAT
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: It was ____.
PROMPT: Today is Friday. What was the day before yesterday? {bk04-l4d-f5-ex-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: It was Wednesday. {bk04-l4d-f5-ex-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: Wednesday
TEMPLATE: It was ____.
PROMPT: Today is Wednesday. What was the day before yesterday? {bk04-l4d-f5-01-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: It was Monday. {bk04-l4d-f5-01-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: Monday
TEMPLATE: It is ____.
PROMPT: Today is Thursday. What is the day after tomorrow? {bk04-l4d-f5-02-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: It is Saturday. {bk04-l4d-f5-02-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: Saturday
TEMPLATE: It's ____.
PROMPT: Today is Monday. What is the day after tomorrow? {bk04-l4d-f5-03-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: It's Wednesday. {bk04-l4d-f5-03-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: Wednesday
TEMPLATE: Today is ____.
PROMPT: The day before yesterday was Tuesday. What is today? {bk04-l4d-f5-04-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Today is Thursday. {bk04-l4d-f5-04-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: Thursday
TEMPLATE: Tomorrow is ____.
PROMPT: The day after tomorrow is Sunday. What is tomorrow? {bk04-l4d-f5-05-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Tomorrow is Saturday. {bk04-l4d-f5-05-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: Saturday
$LESSON 4-6: More Irregular Verbs
# Source: ST §Irregular Verbs
$DIALOGUE Irregular Past Forms (1)
ID: l4-s18
INTRO: This part gives you more irregular verbs — the ones that refuse to take -ed like everyone else. Listen and repeat each pair: present, then past.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat these irregular verbs (present — past).
REPEAT
LINE: begin — began
LINE: drink — drank
LINE: sit — sat
LINE: swim — swam
LINE: come — came
LINE: get up — got up
LINE: know — knew
LINE: write — wrote
LINE: drive — drove
LINE: wake up — woke up
LINE: speak — spoke
LINE: choose — chose
LINE: eat — ate
LINE: take — took
LINE: take off — took off
LINE: stand — stood
LINE: see — saw
LINE: wear — wore
# Source: ST §More Irregular Verbs
$DIALOGUE Irregular Past Forms (2)
ID: l4-s19
INTRO: More pairs. A few don't change at all — put, cost, read — which is the least an irregular verb can do for you. Listen and repeat.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat these irregular verbs (present — past).
REPEAT
LINE: hear — heard
LINE: say — said
LINE: have — had
LINE: do — did
LINE: sell — sold
LINE: leave — left
LINE: sleep — slept
LINE: buy — bought
LINE: bring — brought
LINE: put — put
LINE: put on — put on
LINE: read — read
LINE: cost — cost
LINE: fly — flew
LINE: go — went
# Source: ST §The Smiths Were in Houston Last Month
$PRODUCE The Smiths in Houston
ID: l4-s20
INTRO: The Smiths went to Houston last month and had a very full calendar. Type the past tense of the verb in parentheses to tell their story.
INSTRUCTION: Type the correct past tense of the verb in parentheses.
INPUT: type
CHECK: exact
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: The Smiths ____{bought} a ticket. (buy)
RESPONSE: The Smiths bought a ticket.
TEMPLATE: Capt Smith and his wife ____{flew} to Houston last month. (fly)
RESPONSE: Capt Smith and his wife flew to Houston last month.
TEMPLATE: They ____{drove} downtown. (drive)
RESPONSE: They drove downtown.
TEMPLATE: They ____{ate} at a restaurant downtown. (eat)
RESPONSE: They ate at a restaurant downtown.
TEMPLATE: They ____{spoke} to their old friends. (speak)
RESPONSE: They spoke to their old friends.
TEMPLATE: They ____{saw} pictures of his children. (see)
RESPONSE: They saw pictures of his children.
TEMPLATE: They ____{bought} T-shirts for their friends in Ohio. (buy)
RESPONSE: They bought T-shirts for their friends in Ohio.
TEMPLATE: They ____{went} to a baseball game one night. (go)
RESPONSE: They went to a baseball game one night.
TEMPLATE: They ____{chose} to see a show downtown, too. (choose)
RESPONSE: They chose to see a show downtown, too.
TEMPLATE: They ____{left} Houston last night. They were sad. (leave)
RESPONSE: They left Houston last night. They were sad.
$LESSON 4-7: Sounds, Spelling, and Skills
# Source: LLA 4A Figure 8 — ST Listening Skills "SAME/DIFFERENT" and "THEY/DAY" dropped: instructor-read with no stimuli; this cassette figure covers the same /ð/ vs /d/ skill
$SELECT Same or Different? — TH and D
ID: 4a-f8
INTRO: This last part sharpens your ear and your spelling, then finishes with some punctuation. First: you'll hear two words. Tap Same if they sound the same, or Different if they don't — TH and D like to impersonate each other.
INSTRUCTION: Tap Same or Different.
OPTION: s | S (Same)
OPTION: d | D (Different)
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: they, day {bk04-l4a-f8-ex.mp3}
ANSWER: d
PROMPT: thigh, die {bk04-l4a-f8-01.mp3}
ANSWER: d
PROMPT: dare, dayer {bk04-l4a-f8-02.mp3}
ANSWER: s
PROMPT: than, dan {bk04-l4a-f8-03.mp3}
ANSWER: d
PROMPT: those, those {bk04-l4a-f8-04.mp3}
ANSWER: s
PROMPT: thine, dine {bk04-l4a-f8-05.mp3}
ANSWER: d
PROMPT: their, there {bk04-l4a-f8-06.mp3}
ANSWER: s
PROMPT: tide, tide {bk04-l4a-f8-07.mp3}
ANSWER: d
PROMPT: brother, brother {bk04-l4a-f8-08.mp3}
ANSWER: s
PROMPT: seed, sid {bk04-l4a-f8-09.mp3}
ANSWER: s
PROMPT: breathe, breed {bk04-l4a-f8-10.mp3}
ANSWER: d
# Source: ST §Then / Den
$DIALOGUE Say the Pairs: Then and Den
ID: l4-s8
INTRO: Now say the pairs yourself — TH word first, D word second. Read each pair aloud.
INSTRUCTION: Read the words.
REPEAT
LINE: they — day
LINE: lathe — laid
LINE: there — dare
LINE: loathe — load
LINE: then — den
LINE: breathe — breed
LINE: though — dough
LINE: bathe — bayed
LINE: than — Dan
LINE: seethe — seed
# Source: ST §Write: d
$PRODUCE Spelling: The Letter D
ID: l4-s9
INTRO: Type the missing letter "d" to complete each word.
INSTRUCTION: Type the missing letter "d".
INPUT: type
CHECK: exact
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: sa____{d}
RESPONSE: sad
TEMPLATE: ____{d}ay
RESPONSE: day
TEMPLATE: ____{d}esk
RESPONSE: desk
TEMPLATE: frien____{d}
RESPONSE: friend
TEMPLATE: ____{d}octor
RESPONSE: doctor
TEMPLATE: buil____{d}ing
RESPONSE: building
TEMPLATE: foo____{d}
RESPONSE: food
TEMPLATE: Mon____{d}ay
RESPONSE: Monday
TEMPLATE: ____{d}rive
RESPONSE: drive
TEMPLATE: to____{d}ay
RESPONSE: today
TEMPLATE: playe____{d}
RESPONSE: played
# Source: ST §Write: th
$PRODUCE Spelling: TH
ID: l4-s10
INTRO: Same drill, other sound. Type the missing letters "th" to complete each word.
INSTRUCTION: Type the missing letters "th".
INPUT: type
CHECK: exact
TEMPLATE: ____{th}at
RESPONSE: that
TEMPLATE: mo____{th}er
RESPONSE: mother
TEMPLATE: ____{th}ere
RESPONSE: there
TEMPLATE: loa____{th}e
RESPONSE: loathe
TEMPLATE: bro____{th}er
RESPONSE: brother
TEMPLATE: ____{th}eir
RESPONSE: their
TEMPLATE: ba____{th}e
RESPONSE: bathe
TEMPLATE: ____{th}ese
RESPONSE: these
TEMPLATE: ____{th}e
RESPONSE: the
TEMPLATE: bo____{th}er
RESPONSE: bother
# Source: ST §Speaking Skill: The OY Sound
$DIALOGUE The OY Sound
ID: l4-s27
INTRO: Ten words with the OY sound, as in "boy". Read each one aloud.
INSTRUCTION: Read these words.
REPEAT
LINE: boy
LINE: toy
LINE: joy
LINE: join
LINE: coin
LINE: oil
LINE: voice
LINE: noise
LINE: soil
LINE: point
# Source: ST §Speaking Skill: The LONG I Sound
$DIALOGUE The Long I Sound
ID: l4-s28
INTRO: And ten words with the long I sound, as in "time". Read each one aloud.
INSTRUCTION: Read the words.
REPEAT
LINE: fine
LINE: dime
LINE: drive
LINE: time
LINE: wife
LINE: write
LINE: like
LINE: library
LINE: nice
LINE: my
# SKIPPED (book): ST "CIRCLE THE SAME WORD AS THE KEY WORD" (Exercises A and B) — timed speed-reading/scanning drills; no workable solo interaction.
# SKIPPED (book): ST "HE WANTED TO BUY A COAT." — listen-and-complete paragraph read by the instructor; no recorded stimulus. Convertible later with chosen items + TTS.
# Source: ST §Alphabetical Order (kept as $SELECT ORDER per format v2.2; see report)
$SELECT Alphabetical Order
ID: l4-s29
ORDER
INTRO: Put each set of words in alphabetical order. When the first letters match, look at the second and third.
INSTRUCTION: Put the words in alphabetical order.
TEMPLATE: Put these words in alphabetical order.
OPTION: a | bed
OPTION: b | begin
OPTION: c | beef
OPTION: d | belt
OPTION: e | before
ANSWER: a,c,e,b,d
TEMPLATE: Put these words in alphabetical order.
OPTION: a | downtown
OPTION: b | door
OPTION: c | does
OPTION: d | doctor
OPTION: e | dollar
ANSWER: d,c,e,b,a
TEMPLATE: Put these words in alphabetical order.
OPTION: a | dispensary
OPTION: b | different
OPTION: c | dime
OPTION: d | dinner
OPTION: e | did
ANSWER: e,b,c,d,a
# Source: ST §Put in the Punctuation
$PRODUCE Punctuation and Capital Letters
ID: l4-s30
LONGFORM
INTRO: Last activity. Type each sentence with correct capital letters and punctuation — this time, strictness is the whole point. That's the end of Lesson 4. Nicely done.
INSTRUCTION: Type each sentence with correct punctuation and capital letters.
INPUT: type
CHECK: exact
NORMALIZE: strict
TEMPLATE: sam likes to play baseball
RESPONSE: Sam likes to play baseball.
TEMPLATE: he doesnt like to play basketball
RESPONSE: He doesn't like to play basketball.
TEMPLATE: he plays baseball with his friends on saturday mornings
RESPONSE: He plays baseball with his friends on Saturday mornings.
TEMPLATE: sam likes to watch baseball games too
RESPONSE: Sam likes to watch baseball games, too.
TEMPLATE: last sunday there was a big baseball game on television
RESPONSE: Last Sunday there was a big baseball game on television.
TEMPLATE: did sam watch it
RESPONSE: Did Sam watch it?
TEMPLATE: he did
RESPONSE: He did.