$MODULE Book 12 · Lesson 2: I've Made Up My Mind {st-page_043_001.jpg}
FORMAT: 2
DESCRIPTION: Education, careers, and decisions — plus already, still, yet, anymore, any longer, and no longer; the present perfect tense; and combining sentences with so and or.
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
INTRO: In this lesson you'll learn to talk about education, careers, and big decisions — and to say what you've already done, what you haven't done yet, and what you no longer do. First, here's how American schools fit together, from kindergarten all the way to a Ph.D.
Here is the American school system at a glance:
| SCHOOL | GRADES | DEGREE |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | | |
| Elementary | 1st-5th | |
| Middle | 6th-8th | |
| High | 9th-12th | diploma |
**Technical School**
May offer associate degrees, Electronics, Mechanics, Computers, etc.
INTRO: Sam runs into Mark, who has a big decision to make about college — and it shows. Just listen.
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the dialogue.
Sam: Hi, Mark. What's wrong? {bk12-l2a-f1-d1.mp3}
Mark: Oh, Sam, I'm so confused. {bk12-l2a-f1-d2.mp3}
Sam: About what? {bk12-l2a-f1-d3.mp3}
Mark: I've got to make a decision about college. My parents and I talked it over last night. Right now, I don't know if I want to go into a professional field or a technical field. {bk12-l2a-f1-d4.mp3}
Sam: You don't have to make a choice today. You've got plenty of time to think it over. You're only in your second year of high school. {bk12-l2a-f1-d5.mp3}
Mark: You're right. Maybe by next year it won't be so confusing. {bk12-l2a-f1-d6.mp3}
RESPONSE: Oh, Sam, I'm so confused. {bk12-l2a-f1-11-a.mp3}
PROMPT: About what? {bk12-l2a-f1-12-q.mp3}
TEMPLATE: I've got to make a decision about college. My parents and I talked it over last night. Right now, I don't know if I want to go into a professional field or a technical field.
RESPONSE: I've got to make a decision about college. My parents and I talked it over last night. Right now, I don't know if I want to go into a professional field or a technical field. {bk12-l2a-f1-12-a.mp3}
PROMPT: You don't have to make a choice today. You've got plenty of time to think it over. You're only in your second year of high school. {bk12-l2a-f1-13-q.mp3}
TEMPLATE: You're right. Maybe by next year it won't be so confusing.
RESPONSE: You're right. Maybe by next year it won't be so confusing. {bk12-l2a-f1-13-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Oh, Sam, I'm so confused. {bk12-l2a-f2-01.mp3}
TEMPLATE: About what?
RESPONSE: About what? {bk12-l2a-f1-d3.mp3}
PROMPT: I've got to make a decision about college. My parents and I talked it over last night. Right now, I don't know if I want to go into a professional field or a technical field. {bk12-l2a-f2-02.mp3}
TEMPLATE: You don't have to make a choice today. You've got plenty of time to think it over. You're only in your second year of high school.
RESPONSE: You don't have to make a choice today. You've got plenty of time to think it over. You're only in your second year of high school. {bk12-l2a-f1-d5.mp3}
# Source: ST §A Time for Decisions Parts I & II (merged)
$DIALOGUE A Time for Decisions
ID: l2-s4
INTRO: Meet Dan and Paula — a military man thinking about retirement, and a teacher who just got a job offer. Both of them have a decision to make, preferably before dinner gets cold.
INSTRUCTION: Repeat the new words, then read the paragraphs.
REPEAT
Narrator: Meet Dan. {st-page_047_001.jpg}
VOCAB: career
VOCAB: all
Narrator: Dan has been in the military for 17 years. It has been his career all these years. {st-page_047_001.jpg}
VOCAB: future
Narrator: Dan has been thinking about his future. {st-page_047_001.jpg}
VOCAB: choice
VOCAB: retire
Narrator: He has two choices: he can retire from the military in four years, or he can stay in. {st-page_047_001.jpg}
VOCAB: make up one's mind | made up his mind
VOCAB: yet
Narrator: Dan hasn't made up his mind yet. {st-page_047_001.jpg}
Narrator: If he chooses to become a civilian, he has to be ready. {st-page_047_001.jpg}
VOCAB: profession
Narrator: He needs a new profession, so he's thinking about going to technical school to get his associate degree. {st-page_047_001.jpg}
VOCAB: talk over | talk it over
Narrator: He'll talk it over with his wife, Paula, this evening. {st-page_047_001.jpg}
Narrator: Meet Paula. {st-page_048_001.jpg}
VOCAB: professional
Narrator: Paula is a professional in the field of education. {st-page_048_001.jpg}
Narrator: She teaches Spanish at a high school. She has been a teacher in the same school for the last ten years. {st-page_048_001.jpg}
VOCAB: just
Narrator: This afternoon, Highland College just offered her a job. {st-page_048_001.jpg}
Narrator: She would like to change jobs because it would be good for her professional growth, but the job at the college is in the evening, and that's the time she spends teaching her children. {st-page_048_001.jpg}
VOCAB: think over | think it over
Narrator: She has to think it over and discuss the offer with Dan this evening. {st-page_048_001.jpg}
INTRO: Twelve statements about Dan and Paula. Tap True or False — you can look back at the story if their evening got away from you.
INSTRUCTION: Tap True or False.
OPTION: T | True
OPTION: F | False
PROMPT: Dan's career has been in the military.
ANSWER: T
PROMPT: Dan has been thinking about things he has already done.
ANSWER: F
PROMPT: One of Dan's choices is to retire from civilian work.
ANSWER: F
PROMPT: Dan decided to retire.
ANSWER: F
PROMPT: Dan may have a new profession in the future.
ANSWER: T
PROMPT: Dan may get an associate degree from a university.
ANSWER: F
PROMPT: Dan will discuss this with his wife.
ANSWER: T
PROMPT: Paula is in the field of education.
ANSWER: T
PROMPT: Another high school just offered her a job.
ANSWER: F
PROMPT: A job at a college would help her career.
ANSWER: T
PROMPT: She will teach her children in the morning.
ANSWER: F
PROMPT: She will think about this and talk to Dan.
ANSWER: T
# SKIPPED (book): Listening Skill "IT EAT IT" (circle the letter of the word that sounds different) — instructor-read sound discrimination with no recorded stimulus and no given words.
INTRO: In this part you'll learn to talk about job offers — accepting them, refusing them, and turning them down. Listen to each new word in a sentence, then repeat.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each sentence.
REPEAT
VOCAB: took
LINE: Larry took 6 math courses at the university. He studied 6 math courses. {bk12-l2b-f1-01.mp3}
VOCAB: accept
LINE: That new job is a promotion. I'm going to accept it. {bk12-l2b-f1-02.mp3}
VOCAB: offer
LINE: The Navy made John a good offer. They'll help pay for his education. {bk12-l2b-f1-03.mp3}
VOCAB: refuse
LINE: The last time we ate at that restaurant, the food was terrible. I refuse to go there again. {bk12-l2b-f1-04.mp3}
VOCAB: retire
LINE: Next year, James is going to retire. He plans to travel all over the United States. {bk12-l2b-f1-05.mp3}
VOCAB: just
LINE: I don't know where Captain Highland is. I just got here. {bk12-l2b-f1-06.mp3}
VOCAB: profession
LINE: Don is a doctor. He's part of the medical profession. {bk12-l2b-f1-08.mp3}
INTRO: You'll hear two short conversations, each followed by a question. Answer the question aloud in a full sentence, then check the model.
INSTRUCTION: Answer the question aloud.
PROMPT: Did you turn down that job at the phone company, Sam? ... I sure did, Bob. ... What profession did you decide on? ... I decided on a career in the military. ... What career did Sam choose? {bk12-l2b-f4-01-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Sam chose a career in the military. {bk12-l2b-f4-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where are you going on your vacation, Sally? ... I want to go to the beach. ... It's rainy and windy today. ... I hope it clears up before I go. ... Where does Sally want to go on her vacation? {bk12-l2b-f4-02-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Sally wants to go to the beach. {bk12-l2b-f4-02-a.mp3}
# DROPPED (twin): ST §Making Decisions word list — the same words are taught on cassette (2A and 2B vocabulary panels); "refusal" and "educator" stay tagged in the dialogs below.
# DROPPED (twin): ST §Making Decisions word list — the same words are taught on cassette (2A and 2B vocabulary panels); "refusal" and "educator" stay tagged in the dialogs below.
INTRO: Back to Dan and Paula. Paula has made her decision about the job offer — without much of a discussion, as Dan is about to find out.
INSTRUCTION: Repeat the new words, then read the dialog.
REPEAT
VOCAB: turn down | turn it down
Paula: After the kids and I got home from school, I decided I didn't want the job, Dan. I'm going to turn it down.
Dan: Don't you want to hear what I have to say?
VOCAB: educator
VOCAB: educate
VOCAB: take
Paula: Yes, but first, remember, I am a mother and an educator so I want to educate my children first. If I take the job at Highland College, I won't have time to teach them.
VOCAB: confused
Dan: Now I'm confused, Paula. You've always said you need professional growth, and now that you have a chance, instead of accepting a better job, you're going to refuse it.
VOCAB: decision
VOCAB: instead
Paula: Now, now, Dan. Don't you start with me! I know that deep down you're happy with my decision. Why don't we talk about your school instead?
NOTES: "Don't you start with me!" = Don't make problems. / "deep down" = inside
# Source: ST §Dan Changes His Mind About His Field
$DIALOGUE Dan Changes His Mind
ID: l2-s10
INTRO: After dinner, it's Dan's turn. He's been rethinking his plans for civilian life — medical training is out, electronics is in.
INSTRUCTION: Repeat the new words, then read the dialog.
REPEAT
Dan: I've been thinking about the future, Paula. If I retire in four years, I need to have a career as a civilian. I need to go back to school.
VOCAB: change one's mind | changed your mind
Paula: You really should. Do you still want to get some medical training, or have you changed your mind?
VOCAB: course
Dan: I think I'd like to take more courses in electronics.
VOCAB: already
Paula: That's good, since you've already taken courses in that field.
VOCAB: tour of duty
Dan: Yes, and I sure have enjoyed them. Now that we've made all these plans, I hope they don't send me on an overseas tour of duty.
Paula: I think you've been out of the country enough.
VOCAB: refusal
Dan: Paula, I'm still a little confused. Are you sure you're happy with your refusal?
VOCAB: confusing
Paula: It's really not so confusing, Dan. I'm not really happy, but I think this is what I have to do. All of us have to make some choices we don't like.
# Source: ST §Decisions About Their Careers (recast as cued Q&A — bare-word cue production avoided)
$PRODUCE Dan and Paula: Say It in a Sentence
ID: l2-s12
INTRO: One last pass through Dan and Paula's story. Answer each question aloud in a full sentence, using the cue word on the screen.
INSTRUCTION: Answer aloud in a full sentence. Use the word shown.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: llm
SHOW_PROMPT
RUBRIC: The learner must use the cue word shown in a grammatically correct full sentence; treat the model answer as the factual key and accept any phrasing of the same fact about Dan and Paula.
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: (career)
PROMPT: What has Dan's career been all these years?
RESPONSE: Dan's career has been in the military.
TEMPLATE: (choices)
PROMPT: How many choices does Dan have for his future?
RESPONSE: Dan has two choices for his future.
TEMPLATE: (retire)
PROMPT: What might Dan do in four years?
RESPONSE: Dan might retire in four years.
TEMPLATE: (make up his mind)
PROMPT: Has Dan decided about his future?
RESPONSE: Dan hasn't made up his mind yet.
TEMPLATE: (profession)
PROMPT: What does Dan need if he becomes a civilian?
RESPONSE: Dan needs a new profession.
TEMPLATE: (offered)
PROMPT: What did Highland College do this afternoon?
RESPONSE: Highland College offered Paula a job.
TEMPLATE: (professional growth)
PROMPT: Why would a new job be good for Paula?
RESPONSE: A new job would be good for Paula's professional growth.
TEMPLATE: (think over)
PROMPT: What does Paula have to do with the offer?
RESPONSE: Paula has to think the offer over.
TEMPLATE: (discuss)
PROMPT: Who does Paula need to discuss the offer with?
RESPONSE: Paula needs to discuss the offer with Dan.
TEMPLATE: (turn down)
PROMPT: What is Paula going to do with the job?
RESPONSE: Paula is going to turn down the job.
TEMPLATE: (educate)
PROMPT: What does Paula want to do first?
RESPONSE: Paula wants to educate her children.
TEMPLATE: (confused)
PROMPT: How did Dan feel about Paula's decision?
RESPONSE: Dan was confused by Paula's decision.
TEMPLATE: (instead of)
PROMPT: What does Paula want to do instead of taking the new job?
RESPONSE: Paula wants to teach her kids instead of taking the new job.
TEMPLATE: (decision)
PROMPT: How did Paula make her decision?
RESPONSE: Paula made a decision without discussion.
TEMPLATE: (change his mind)
PROMPT: What did Dan do about medical training?
RESPONSE: Dan changed his mind about medical training.
TEMPLATE: (take courses)
PROMPT: What does Dan want to take now?
RESPONSE: Dan wants to take courses in electronics.
TEMPLATE: (tour of duty)
PROMPT: What does Dan hope he doesn't get?
RESPONSE: Dan hopes he doesn't get an overseas tour of duty.
TEMPLATE: (refusal)
PROMPT: What did Dan ask Paula about her decision?
RESPONSE: Dan asked if Paula is happy with her refusal.
TEMPLATE: (confusing)
PROMPT: What does Paula say about her choice?
RESPONSE: Paula says her choice is not confusing.
$LESSON 2-3: Already, Still, Yet — and the Present Perfect
INTRO: This part is about small words with big jobs — already, still, yet, anymore — and the present perfect tense they love to travel with. First, listen to each one in a sentence and repeat.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
VOCAB: already
LINE: Lieutenant Adams already knows Captain Jones. He met him last night. {bk12-l2a-f3-05.mp3}
VOCAB: no longer
LINE: Mr. Flores no longer works here. He retired last month. {bk12-l2a-f3-06.mp3}
VOCAB: yet
LINE: Ms. Sampson hasn't typed that letter yet. She's been very busy. {bk12-l2a-f3-07.mp3}
VOCAB: anymore
LINE: I don't go to Lee High School anymore. I graduated last year. {bk12-l2a-f3-08.mp3}
VOCAB: any longer
LINE: Jim's not going to technical school any longer. He finished and got a job. {bk12-l2a-f3-09.mp3}
VOCAB: still
LINE: Beth is still living in Chicago. She's lived there for 6 years now. {bk12-l2a-f3-10.mp3}
$GRAMMAR Already, Still, Yet, Anymore, Any Longer, No Longer
ID: l2-s13
INTRO: Here's how each of these time words works, and where it goes in the sentence. Take a minute with this — the drills that follow use all of them.
We use **already** to say something happened before now or before this time. It is used in questions and affirmative statements.
> {Ed already has a high school diploma.}
> {Mr. Smith is already here.}
> {Are they already in elementary school?}
We use **still** to say that a situation is continuing. It usually goes in the middle of the sentence with the verb. It is used in questions and in affirmative and negative statements.
> {Ed still doesn't have a college degree.}
> {It was warm yesterday, and it's still warm today.}
> {Are you still waiting?}
We use **yet** to ask or talk about something that did not happen before now, but might in the future. It goes at the end of the sentence. It is used in questions and negative statements.
> {I'm very hungry. Is dinner ready yet?}
> {Can you wait ten minutes? John isn't here yet.}
We use **anymore**, **any longer**, and **no longer** to say that a past situation does not exist.
**Anymore** and **any longer** are used in questions and negative statements. They go at the end of the sentence.
> {Is he in high school anymore?}
> {She isn't in the army any longer.}
**No longer** is used in affirmative statements. It goes in the middle of the sentence with the verb.
INTRO: Read the sentence on the screen and type the missing time word — already, still, yet, and friends. Then listen to the completed sentence and say it back.
INSTRUCTION: Type the missing word.
REPEAT
TEMPLATE: Frank studied French for three years. He ____ knows how to speak that language.
PROMPT: Frank studied French for 3 years. He knows how to speak that language. {bk12-l2a-f4-01-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Frank studied French for 3 years. He already knows how to speak that language. {bk12-l2a-f4-01-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: already
TEMPLATE: Major Gunther moved last month. He ____ lives here.
PROMPT: Major Gunther moved last month. He lives here. {bk12-l2a-f4-02-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Major Gunther moved last month. He no longer lives here. {bk12-l2a-f4-02-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: no longer
TEMPLATE: It's 9:30, and I haven't eaten dinner ____.
PROMPT: It's 9:30, and I haven't eaten dinner. {bk12-l2a-f4-03-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: It's 9:30, and I haven't eaten dinner yet. {bk12-l2a-f4-03-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: yet
TEMPLATE: Lt Emery has a tour of duty in Germany. He doesn't work at this base ____.
PROMPT: Lieutenant Emery has a tour of duty in Germany. He doesn't work at this base. {bk12-l2a-f4-04-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Lieutenant Emery has a tour of duty in Germany. He doesn't work at this base any longer. {bk12-l2a-f4-04-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: any longer | anymore | any more
TEMPLATE: My daughter got married three weeks ago. She doesn't live here ____.
PROMPT: My daughter got married 3 weeks ago. She doesn't live here. {bk12-l2a-f4-05-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: My daughter got married 3 weeks ago. She doesn't live here any longer. {bk12-l2a-f4-05-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: any longer | anymore | any more
TEMPLATE: Ms. Smith hasn't come for her appointment yet. The doctor is ____ waiting.
PROMPT: Mrs. Smith hasn't come for her appointment yet. The doctor is waiting. {bk12-l2a-f4-06-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Mrs. Smith hasn't come for her appointment yet. The doctor is still waiting. {bk12-l2a-f4-06-a.mp3}
INTRO: Play both parts: ask a question about Barbara with the word on the screen, then answer it yourself. The story is there if you need to check a fact.
INSTRUCTION: Ask and answer a question about the paragraphs using the given word.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: llm
SHOW_PROMPT
RUBRIC: The learner must produce a grammatically correct question using the prompted adverb (still, already, yet, anymore, no longer, any longer) based on Barbara's story, followed by a matching short or long answer. (e.g. prompt "still" -> "Is Barbara still a secretary? Yes, she is.")
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: still
RESPONSE: Is Barbara still a secretary? Yes, she is.
PROMPT: already
RESPONSE: Does Barbara already have a degree? Yes, she already has an associate degree.
PROMPT: yet
RESPONSE: Is she a college student yet? No, she isn't a college student yet.
PROMPT: no longer
RESPONSE: Does she like her job? No, she no longer likes her job.
PROMPT: anymore
RESPONSE: Does she want to work for a big company? No, she doesn't want to work for a big company anymore.
INTRO: Already and yet keep company with the present perfect tense — have or has plus the past participle. Read these short exchanges and tap any line to hear it.
**Present Perfect Tense** (have/has + past participle)
> Doug: {Have you ever been to France?}
> Dave: {No, I never have. Have you?}
> Rick: {Don't hang up! I haven't talked to Tom yet.}
> Jack: {Too late. He's already hung up.}
> Mike: {Has Tony chosen a university yet?}
> Cory: {No, he hasn't decided anything about his future.}
> Carl: {How much money have you spent today?}
> Nick: {Not much. I've only bought a magazine.}
> Greg: {Have you lent Aldo any money today?}
> Fred: {Yes, I have. He's already borrowed $5.00 from me.}
INTRO: Each question comes twice — once you answer yes with "already", once you answer no with "yet". Type the short answer using the cue words, then repeat the model.
INSTRUCTION: Type the answer using the cue words.
REPEAT
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: yes, already
PROMPT: Have you finished your homework yet? {bk12-l2c-f2-ex-q1.mp3}
RESPONSE: Yes, I've already finished it. {bk12-l2c-f2-ex-a1.mp3}
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: no, yet
PROMPT: Have you finished your homework yet? {bk12-l2c-f2-ex-q2.mp3}
RESPONSE: No, I haven't finished it yet. {bk12-l2c-f2-ex-a2.mp3}
TEMPLATE: yes, already
PROMPT: Has Janet graduated from college yet? {bk12-l2c-f2-01-q1.mp3}
RESPONSE: Yes, she has already graduated. {bk12-l2c-f2-01-a1.mp3}
# Source: ST §Tony Has Made a List (cues recast as display-only TEMPLATEs — checkmarks shouldn't be read by TTS)
$PRODUCE Tony Has Made a List
ID: l2-s22
INTRO: Tony is getting ready for a trip to Miami, and he has a to-do list. A checkmark means it's done. Say a sentence about each item — he has already done it, or he hasn't done it yet.
INSTRUCTION: Say what Tony has already done or hasn't done yet.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: buy film
RESPONSE: Tony hasn't bought film yet.
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: borrow camera ✓
RESPONSE: He has already borrowed a camera.
TEMPLATE: get traveler's checks
RESPONSE: He hasn't gotten traveler's checks yet.
TEMPLATE: find map of Miami
RESPONSE: He hasn't found a map of Miami yet.
TEMPLATE: call travel agent ✓
RESPONSE: He has already called a travel agent.
TEMPLATE: pick up airline tickets
RESPONSE: He hasn't picked up the airline tickets yet.
TEMPLATE: make hotel reservation ✓
RESPONSE: He has already made a hotel reservation.
TEMPLATE: send shirts to laundry
RESPONSE: He hasn't sent his shirts to the laundry yet.
TEMPLATE: mail hotel room deposit ✓
RESPONSE: He has already mailed the hotel room deposit.
RUBRIC: The learner must form a present perfect question using the cue (e.g. "Have you ever played soccer?") and give a matching short or full-sentence answer ("Yes, I have" or "Yes, I have played soccer"). The answer may truthfully be yes or no — learner's choice.
RUBRIC: The learner must ask a present perfect question starting with "how many" using the cue words, and then provide a plausible answer — a short phrase (e.g. "Three.") or a full present perfect sentence. Any plausible quantity is acceptable.
INTRO: Last one for this part — type the combined sentence, using the conjunction in parentheses. Capital letters and punctuation count this time, so type carefully.
INSTRUCTION: Type the combined sentence. Use the conjunction in parentheses.
INPUT: type
CHECK: exact
NORMALIZE: strict
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: Susan retired at age 62. Her husband kept working. (but)
RESPONSE: Susan retired at age 62, but her husband kept working.
TEMPLATE: Tom refused to go to the party. His wife did, too. (and)
RESPONSE: Tom refused to go to the party, and his wife did, too.
TEMPLATE: He didn't get the job. He cannot pay the rent. (so)
RESPONSE: He didn't get the job, so he cannot pay the rent.
TEMPLATE: It's raining today. I will take my umbrella. (so)
RESPONSE: It's raining today, so I will take my umbrella.
TEMPLATE: Will you go to college? Will you get a job? (or)
RESPONSE: Will you go to college, or will you get a job?
TEMPLATE: Alex went to college. Mary didn't. (but)
RESPONSE: Alex went to college, but Mary didn't.
TEMPLATE: Tom wanted to be a doctor. He didn't want to go to college. (but)
RESPONSE: Tom wanted to be a doctor, but he didn't want to go to college.
TEMPLATE: Tom learned English at the university. His future looks good. (and)
RESPONSE: Tom learned English at the university, and his future looks good.
TEMPLATE: Did Alex select a career in mechanics? Did he select a career in the military? (or)
RESPONSE: Did Alex select a career in mechanics, or did he select a career in the military?
INTRO: In this part you'll put your decision words to work in real conversations. First, a review by ear: listen to each word and its example, then answer the question aloud.
INSTRUCTION: Answer the question aloud.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
REPEAT
PROMPT: Career. Larry wants a career in the military. He wants to work in the military for 20 years. What does Larry want? {bk12-l2d-f1-01.mp3}
PROMPT: High school. John will be 18 years old when he finishes his last year of high school. How old will John be when he finishes high school? {bk12-l2d-f1-07.mp3}
PROMPT: Talk over. Her husband wants to buy a new car. They're going to talk it over tonight. Is her husband going to buy a new car? {bk12-l2d-f1-09.mp3}
INTRO: A son comes home with a job offer, and his mother is ready to talk it over — whether he wants to or not. Just listen.
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the dialogue.
Son: Mom, I got a job offer from the phone company today. {bk12-l2d-f2-01.mp3}
Mom: Is it a good offer? {bk12-l2d-f2-02.mp3}
Son: I think so. It pays $75 more a month than the job I have now, and they will pay me for any college courses that help me with the job. {bk12-l2d-f2-03.mp3}
Mom: It sounds good. {bk12-l2d-f2-04.mp3}
Son: Well, I'll think it over. They don't need an answer until Wednesday. {bk12-l2d-f2-05.mp3}
Mom: Just remember, I'm here if you want to discuss it. {bk12-l2d-f2-06.mp3}
INTRO: Now you're the mother. Listen to your son, then say your line aloud.
INSTRUCTION: Read the mother's lines aloud.
REPEAT
PROMPT: Mom, I got a job offer from the phone company today. {bk12-l2d-f2-01.mp3}
TEMPLATE: Is it a good offer?
RESPONSE: Is it a good offer? {bk12-l2d-f2-02.mp3}
PROMPT: I think so. It pays $75 more a month than the job I have now, and they will pay me for any college courses that help me with the job. {bk12-l2d-f2-03.mp3}
TEMPLATE: It sounds good.
RESPONSE: It sounds good. {bk12-l2d-f2-04.mp3}
PROMPT: Well, I'll think it over. They don't need an answer until Wednesday. {bk12-l2d-f2-05.mp3}
TEMPLATE: Just remember, I'm here if you want to discuss it.
RESPONSE: Just remember, I'm here if you want to discuss it. {bk12-l2d-f2-06.mp3}
INTRO: Switch roles — this time you're the son with the offer. You begin the conversation.
INSTRUCTION: Read the son's lines aloud.
REPEAT
TEMPLATE: Mom, I got a job offer from the phone company today.
RESPONSE: Mom, I got a job offer from the phone company today. {bk12-l2d-f2-01.mp3}
PROMPT: Is it a good offer? {bk12-l2d-f2-02.mp3}
TEMPLATE: I think so. It pays seventy-five dollars more a month than the job I have now. And they will pay for any college courses that help me with the job.
RESPONSE: I think so. It pays $75 more a month than the job I have now, and they will pay me for any college courses that help me with the job. {bk12-l2d-f2-03.mp3}
PROMPT: It sounds good. {bk12-l2d-f2-04.mp3}
TEMPLATE: Well, I'll think it over. They don't need an answer until Wednesday.
RESPONSE: Well, I'll think it over. They don't need an answer until Wednesday. {bk12-l2d-f2-05.mp3}
PROMPT: Just remember, I'm here if you want to discuss it. {bk12-l2d-f2-06.mp3}
INTRO: Read each situation, then ask the person a question about their decision — any correct question that fits the situation works.
INSTRUCTION: Read the information, and then ask a question about the decision aloud.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: llm
SHOW_PROMPT
RUBRIC: The learner must ask a grammatically correct question about the decision relevant to the prompted situation.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Your friend is trying to select a college.
RESPONSE: Have you made up your mind about a college?
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Your sister is trying to choose a car.
RESPONSE: Which car did you decide to buy?
PROMPT: Your friend lives on base. He wants to move off base, so he is looking for an apartment.
RESPONSE: Have you decided on an apartment?
PROMPT: Your friend has talked to you about his vacation. He has been thinking about two different places.
RESPONSE: Which place have you decided to go to for your vacation?
PROMPT: Your friend will be graduating from high school soon. She wants to be a mechanic. She is thinking about two different technical schools.
RESPONSE: Have you made up your mind about which technical school to go to?
PROMPT: Your friend has just received a job offer from a large department store. You want to know what she will decide.
RESPONSE: Have you decided to accept the job offer?
# SKIPPED (book): "WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?" (answer instructor-read open questions) and "WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? WHY? HOW?" (open pair task) — instructor-led / pair activities with no solo path.
# SKIPPED (book): "WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?" (answer instructor-read open questions) and "WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? WHY? HOW?" (open pair task) — instructor-led / pair activities with no solo path.
INTRO: Now put questions and answers together in one conversation. Read what each person wants to know and what the other decided, then act out the whole exchange aloud.
INSTRUCTION: Read the chart aloud by asking and answering questions about the decision.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: Al wants to know: Is Ed going to take a vacation? / when? / where? / who? / why? / how?
TEMPLATE: Ed has decided: He is going on a vacation. / the beach / with family / fly / in the winter / Florida
RESPONSE: Have you made a decision about a vacation? Yes, I've decided to take two weeks. Where did you decide to go? We're thinking of going to Florida. Is your family going with you? Yes, the kids want to go to the beach. When are you going? In the winter. Are you going to drive or fly? We'll fly down.
TEMPLATE: John wants to know: Is Paul going to rent a house or an apartment? / when? / where? / why? / how many?
TEMPLATE: Paul has decided: He is going to rent a house. / needs more rooms / near work / three bedrooms / next week
RESPONSE: Are you going to rent a house or an apartment? I am going to rent a house. When are you going to rent it? Next week. Where will it be? Near work. Why a house? Because I need more rooms. How many bedrooms? Three bedrooms.
TEMPLATE: Sam wants to know: Is Pat going to buy a new or a used car? / when? / where? / how much / why?
TEMPLATE: Pat has decided: He is going to buy a new car. / cheaper / this month / about $8,000 / in Houston
RESPONSE: Are you going to buy a new or a used car? I'm going to buy a new car. When are you buying it? This month. Where are you going to buy it? In Houston. How much will it cost? About $8,000. Why in Houston? Because it's cheaper.
TEMPLATE: Mark wants to know: Is Nick going to college? / when? / where? / why? / how?
TEMPLATE: Nick has decided: He's going to a university. / less expensive / fly / in the fall / state university
RESPONSE: Are you going to college? I'm going to a university. When are you going? In the fall. Where is it? It's a state university. Why are you going there? Because it's less expensive. How will you get there? I'll fly.
INTRO: Last part — everything from this lesson working together: reading, listening, and a dictation. Start by reading these two short paragraphs; questions follow.
**Paragraph 1**
Carl just graduated from high school. He will go to a university next fall. He has chosen teaching as his profession. He will take courses in English, math, and, of course, education.
**Paragraph 2**
Patty is a teacher. She has two teaching fields. She teaches English, and she teaches German. She has four classes of English and two classes of German.
INTRO: Listen to each short exchange and decide how the person feels. Nobody in these dialogs is having a great day.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the correct feeling.
PROMPT: Sergeant Matthews, it's 12:45 and I haven't had lunch yet. — Don't worry, Sergeant Adams. I'll wait here until you come back. — Sergeant Adams is... {bk12-l2d-f8-01.mp3}
OPTION: a | sick
OPTION: b | hungry {bk12-l2d-f8-01-a.mp3}
OPTION: c | excited
ANSWER: b
PROMPT: Mark, wake up. It's after 7. Your bus will be here in 30 minutes. — Mom, my stomach hurts. I want to stay home today. — Mark is... {bk12-l2d-f8-02.mp3}
OPTION: a | angry
OPTION: b | early
OPTION: c | sick {bk12-l2d-f8-02-a.mp3}
ANSWER: c
PROMPT: Carla! I've been accepted at the university. — That's great, Lori. — Lori is... {bk12-l2d-f8-03.mp3}
OPTION: a | happy {bk12-l2d-f8-03-a.mp3}
OPTION: b | upset
OPTION: c | sad
ANSWER: a
PROMPT: Private Walters, I told you to clean this floor. — I'm sorry, Sergeant Allen. I thought you said to clean this door. — Sergeant Allen is... {bk12-l2d-f8-04.mp3}
OPTION: a | excited
OPTION: b | sad
OPTION: c | angry {bk12-l2d-f8-04-a.mp3}
ANSWER: c
PROMPT: Hey, Jack. Your yard really looks nice. — Thanks. It took me all day to do it. It was a lot of work. — Jack is... {bk12-l2d-f8-05.mp3}
INTRO: One last task: listen to a short paragraph and type its main idea in your own words. Then this lesson is officially behind you — a decision you can be happy with.
INSTRUCTION: Type the main idea.
RUBRIC: Accept any reasonable summary indicating that learning a language takes time and hard work but is achievable with daily practice.
PROMPT: Learning a language is not easy. It takes a lot of time and lots of hard work. You must practice speaking, reading, and writing the new language as often as you can. You must learn to think in that language, not in your own. If you study every day, you'll be speaking this new language very soon. {bk12-l2d-f9-01.mp3}
RESPONSE: The main idea is that learning a new language isn't easy, but if you study hard, you can do it.
# SKIPPED (book): Listening/Reading Skill "SUMMARIES" (read each paragraph, give an oral summary) — paragraph composition/summarizing is deferred.
