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# HOW FAR IS IT TO ...? BOOK 10 LESSON 4

![A military officer talking to a boy sitting at a desk with an open book](images/page_129_001.jpg)

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### FUNCTION
- How's your family? Fine, thank you. And yours?
- How's the weather in Dallas? It's very pleasant right now.
- What kind of work do you do? I'm a salesman. I sell cars.

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### GRAMMAR
- Charles can/is able to take a vacation this year.
- Is it cold outside? It's 35 degrees. (Fahrenheit)
- What time is it? It's one thirty.
- How far is it to Austin? It takes about two hours to get there.

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### SKILLS
Circle the stressed syllable. Scan and answer the question. Read a paragraph and write the topic, the main idea, and select a title. Complete a sentence and write a paragraph. Select a summary. Match the sentence parts; put them in order.

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### VOCABULARY

| | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| be able to | how | cashier | news |
| collect | it (impersonal) | collection | newspaper |
| marry | married | company | niece |
| own | pleasant | cousin | occupation |
| take/took (distance/time) | single | dentist | parent |
| type | article | driver | relative |
| work on | aunt | folks | salesperson/people/man/woman |
| about | baby | grandfather | secretary |
| famous | boss | grandmother | uncle |
| far | business | grandparent | work |
| from | businessman/woman | magazine | writer |
| | | marriage | |
| | | nephew | |

get married
What (kind of work) do ... do?
It takes ... to ....

# CONTENTS OF BOOK 10 LESSON 4

| | ST Page |
|---|---|
| VOCABULARY: families and relatives | 123 |
| LISTENING SKILL: primary stress | 128 |
| VOCABULARY: occupations | 129 |
| READING SKILL: scan and provide | 135 |
| GRAMMAR: be able to | 136 |
| READING SKILLS: write the topic<br>write the main idea<br>select the title | 139 |
| GRAMMAR: impersonal "it"<br>and How far...? | 140 |
| WRITING SKILL: write a paragraph | 145 |
| FUNCTION: making small talk | 146 |
| READING SKILL: select the summary | 152 |
| WRITING SKILL: match phrases/clauses,<br>put in correct order | 153 |

## Vocabulary

### A FAMILY TREE

![Portrait of Paul Wright](images/page_131_001.jpg)
Paul Wright

![Portrait of Bertha Wright](images/page_131_002.jpg)
Bertha Wright

![Portrait of Kenneth Smith](images/page_131_003.jpg)
Kenneth Smith

![Portrait of Rita Smith](images/page_131_004.jpg)
Rita Smith

![Portrait of George Clyde](images/page_131_005.jpg)
George Clyde

![Portrait of Linda Clyde](images/page_131_006.jpg)
Linda Clyde

![Portrait of Frank Wright](images/page_131_007.jpg)
Frank Wright

![Portrait of Jane Wright](images/page_131_008.jpg)
Jane Wright

![Portrait of Rick Smith](images/page_131_009.jpg)
Rick Smith

![Portrait of Kathleen Clyde](images/page_131_010.jpg)
Kathleen Clyde

![Portrait of Matt Clyde](images/page_131_011.jpg)
Matt Clyde

![Portrait of Kevin Wright](images/page_131_012.jpg)
Kevin Wright

![Portrait of Julie Wright](images/page_131_013.jpg)
Julie Wright

![Portrait of Mark Clyde](images/page_131_014.jpg)
Mark Clyde

![Portrait of Little Matt Clyde](images/page_131_015.jpg)
Little Matt Clyde

![Portrait of Janet Clyde](images/page_131_016.jpg)
Janet Clyde

1. <u>grandfather</u>

   Paul Wright is Julie's grandfather. He's her father's father.

2. <u>grandmother</u>

   Rita Smith is Julie's grandmother on her mother's side of the family.

3. <u>grandparents</u>

   Kenneth and Rita Smith are Julie's grandparents on her mother's side.

4. <u>parents</u>

   Kathleen and Matt Clyde are Mark's parents.

5. <u>uncle</u>

   Frank Wright and Rick Smith are Mark's uncles.

6. <u>aunt</u>

   Jane Wright is Mark's aunt.

7. <u>nephew</u>

   Mark is Frank Wright's nephew.

8. <u>niece</u>

   Janet is Frank Wright's niece.

9. <u>cousins</u>

   The Wright children and the Clyde children are cousins.

10. <u>baby</u>

    Mark and Janet have a baby brother. Little Matt is ten months old.

11. <u>married</u>

    Frank Wright has a wife. He is married to Jane Smith.

12. <u>single</u>

    Rick Smith is single. He's not married.

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13. <u>marry</u> <u>get married</u>

Julie Wright's going to <u>marry</u> George White.
She'll <u>get married</u> in June.

14. <u>marriage</u>

Julie and George are getting married in June. Their <u>marriage</u> will be in the summer.

15. <u>folks</u>

Matt's <u>folks</u> will visit him next week. His parents will arrive Saturday, and his younger sister will arrive Sunday.

16. <u>relatives</u>

My aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins are all my <u>relatives</u>.

### WHO IS...?

Look at the chart and ask or answer these questions about Julie Wright's relatives.

EXAMPLE: Who are Julie's parents?
Frank and Jane Wright are her parents.

1. Who are Julie's grandparents on her father's side?
2. Who's Julie's grandmother on her mother's side?
3. Who's her grandfather on her mother's side?
4. Who are her uncles?
5. Who's Julie's aunt?
6. Who are Julie's cousins?

Now look at Kathleen and Matt Clyde and ask or answer questions about them.

1. How many children do they have?
2. What are their names?
3. Who is their niece?
4. Who is their nephew?
5. Is Matt Clyde single?
6. Who are Kathleen's folks?

### WHO ARE JANET CLYDE'S RELATIVES?

Look at the family tree (chart) and underline the correct answer.

This is Janet Clyde. Kathleen Clyde and Matt Clyde are her (parents, grandparents). Kenneth Smith is her (uncle, grandfather) and Rita Smith is her (grandmother, aunt) on her mother's side of the family. George and Linda Clyde are also her (grandparents, cousins).

Rick Smith and Frank Wright are two of Janet's (cousins, uncles). Jane Wright is her (aunt, niece). Kevin and Julie Wright are Janet's (nephews, cousins).

### HE'D LIKE TO GO NOW.

Use the words in the box and complete the paragraphs.

| | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| folks | get married | marriage | married |
| marry | nephew | relatives | single |

Julie Wright is getting married in June. She is going to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ George White. His \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ live in San Francisco, but they're coming to the wedding. All of Julie's \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ live right here, in San Antonio. All of them are coming to the wedding.

George's sister has a son, Pete. Pete is George's \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A year ago George told Pete, "I'll take you fishing before I \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_." Pete remembers that, and he'd like to go fishing now. He wants to go before the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. He knows George will be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for only two more months. After that, when he's \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, he may not be able to go fishing.

### Listening Skill

#### LISTEN!

Listen to the word and circle the number of the stressed syllable.

EXAMPLE: 1 <u>2</u> 3 4 5

1. 1 2 3 4 5
2. 1 2 3 4 5
3. 1 2 3 4 5
4. 1 2 3 4 5
5. 1 2 3 4 5
6. 1 2 3 4 5
7. 1 2 3 4 5
8. 1 2 3 4 5

### Vocabulary

WHAT KIND OF WORK DO YOU DO?

OR

WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION?

![#1 A cashier standing behind a register in a clothing store assisting a customer](images/page_137_001.jpg)

1. <u>cashier</u>

Ken is a cashier in a department store.

![#2 A female dentist examining a male patient's teeth in a dental chair](images/page_137_002.jpg)

2. <u>dentist</u>

Sue is a dentist.

![#3 A male and female real estate salesperson standing in front of a house sign that says SOLD](images/page_138_001.jpg)

3. <u>salespeople</u>

Joseph and Rita are salespeople. They sell houses. Joseph is a salesman, and Rita is a saleswoman.

![#4 A female secretary sitting at her desk typing on a typewriter](images/page_138_002.jpg)

4. <u>secretary</u>

Fran is a secretary. She types 85 words a minute. She types fast.

![#5 A businessman standing in front of a clothing window display labeled SOTO'S fashions](images/page_138_003.jpg)

5. <u>businessman</u> <u>boss</u>

Mr. Soto is a businessman. He has a business. He owns a clothing store. He's the boss in his store. He has a salesperson working for him.

![#6 A female and male taxi driver standing in front of a taxi car labeled M&H TAXI COMPANY](images/page_138_004.jpg)

6. <u>taxi driver</u> <u>company</u>

Myra is a taxi driver. She's also a businesswoman. She and her husband Hal own a taxi company together.

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**HE'S A DENTIST, YOU'RE A PILOT, I'M A TAXI DRIVER.**

1. Select an occupation. You may use one of these occupations or add your own.

   cashier saleswoman taxi driver businessman
   secretary pilot dentist mechanic
   salesman doctor bank clerk waiter

2. Look at the example.

EXAMPLE: doctor
mechanic
secretary

S1: I'm a doctor.

S2: You're a doctor.
I'm a mechanic.

S3: She's a doctor.
You're a mechanic.
I'm a secretary.

3. After you select an occupation, write it down in the big rectangle on top of the page. Use big letters.

4. When the exercise begins, say your occupation and show your rectangle. Keep showing it until the last student finishes.

5. The last person must say all his classmates' occupations.

**IT'S NOT VERY FAR.**

Sam: How far is it <u>from</u> Houston <u>to</u> Dallas?
Jan: Oh, it's <u>about</u> two hundred and fifty miles.

Sam: Could you find out the exact number of miles for me?
Jan: Sure. Let me check my map. It's two hundred and forty three miles.

Sam: Which city do you think is nicer to visit?
Jan: Well, in my opinion, Houston is more <u>pleasant</u>.

Sam: That's good. I'm going to Houston first. Then, <u>from</u> there, I <u>might</u> drive to Dallas.
Jan: Well, have a good trip!
Sam: Thanks.

![A newspaper titled "The Dallas News" with headlines "Grand jury adjourns early" and "Record Tax Hikes Loom"](images/page_141_001.jpg)
![A small newspaper or magazine titled "WORLD NEWS"](images/page_141_002.jpg)

**MR. JACOBS WRITES ARTICLES.**

Mr. Jacobs is a <u>famous writer</u>. He lives in Dallas, but people everywhere know about him. He writes stories about different things. Then, he sells these stories or <u>articles</u> to <u>newspapers and magazines</u>. You can find some of his articles in magazines all around the world. He also writes newspaper articles for his town paper. These articles are usually about <u>local news</u>. For example, last week he wrote an article about <u>the new library</u> for the south side of the city; another article was about the high number of accidents on the weekends; and another was about the city water company.

Articles for magazines are usually longer. Of course, it also takes Mr. Jacobs longer to write them. Right now he's <u>working on</u> an article about the American family in today's world. Mr. Jacobs enjoys his work very much.

![A collection of twelve different coins displayed in two rows inside a box frame](images/page_142_001.jpg)

**DO YOU COLLECT ANYTHING?**

Bruce: What are you going to do this Saturday, Ben? Anything interesting?
Ben: Well, I'm going to add some coins to my <u>coin collection</u>. But that's <u>all</u>. Do you <u>collect</u> anything?

Bruce: No. I <u>only</u> <u>collect</u> my students' papers after they finish a test, but that's different.
Ben: What are YOU doing Saturday?

Bruce: I'm going to <u>work on</u> my car in the morning. I have to replace two tires. Then I want to go see the Dodgers. I have an extra ticket. Do you want to come with me?
Ben: Sure. Where can I meet you?

Bruce: At my apartment, about five.
Ben: Good! I'll see you then.

Circle T for true statements, circle F for false statements.

1. Ben collects coins. T F
2. Bruce collects papers from his students. T F
3. Ben has a coin collection. T F
4. Bruce has a paper collection. T F
5. Ben will repair his car. T F
6. Ben doesn't want to see the Dodgers. T F

## Reading Skill

**HOW MUCH?**

First read the questions. Then look at the picture. You will only see the picture for a short time. Then write the correct answer.

1. How much do 25" TV's usually cost?
   ________________________________________

2. How much do 19" TV's cost when they are on sale?
   ________________________________________

3. What is the name of the store?
   ________________________________________

4. How much do the radios cost now?
   ________________________________________

5. Are the stereo headphones on sale?
   ________________________________________

**FLOWERS**

1. What is the name of the flower shop?
   ________________________________________

2. Where does the flower shop deliver?
   ________________________________________

3. What is the phone number?
   ________________________________________

4. What is the address?
   ________________________________________

## Grammar

**BE ABLE TO**

| Be able to is used to express ability. It is the same as **can**. |
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| Present | John **is able to** speak three languages.<br>John **can** speak three languages. |
| Future | We'll **be able to** leave tomorrow.<br>We **can** leave tomorrow. |
| Past | I **wasn't able to** go last night.<br>I **couldn't** go last night. |

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**PATRICK WAS ABLE TO GO TO THE MOVIE.**

Read the sentences.

1. Will Robert be able to go to the party?
2. I don't think he'll be able to go.
3. Diane isn't able to move the refrigerator.
4. We were able to leave early.
5. They weren't able to fix my car.
6. Is grandmother able to take the trip?
7. Was the secretary able to fix the typewriter?
8. Was your nephew able to read that magazine?
9. Jennifer's cousin will be able to drive next month.
10. Were you able to get yesterday's newspaper?

**A CAT IS ABLE TO CLIMB TREES.**

Change from <u>can</u> to <u>be able to</u>.

EXAMPLES: A cat <u>can</u> climb trees.
A cat <u>is able to</u> climb trees.

<u>Can</u> you finish your work?
<u>Are</u> you <u>able to</u> finish your work?

1. I can touch my toes.
2. Can a dog swim?
3. They can be here tomorrow morning.
4. Animals can't speak.
5. Jim can play basketball well.
6. How fast can a fish swim?
7. Linda can speak four languages.
8. What languages can you speak?

**WERE YOU ABLE TO GO?**

Ask a past tense question with <u>be able to</u> and the words given. Another student will answer.

EXAMPLE: go to the BX last Saturday
Were you able to go to the BX last Saturday?
Yes, I was. OR No, I wasn't.

1. speak English when you were young
2. see your friend at the airport last night
3. cook your own food while you were on vacation
4. take a vacation last year
5. get your own apartment
6. go to Los Angeles last summer
7. sleep late last Sunday

**HE WASN'T ABLE TO GO.**

Read the paragraphs. Use <u>be able to</u> and answer the questions.

On Friday, Jim invited Ken to a party. He wasn't able to go because he had to work. On Sunday, Stan invited him to the movie. He wasn't able to go the movie because he had to study for a test. On Tuesday, Jack asked him to go to dinner with him. He didn't have to work, and he didn't have to study. At last, he was able to do something with a friend!

1. Why wasn't Ken able to go to the party?
2. Was Ken able to go to the movie?
3. What was Ken able to do?

Jim collected coins on his last vacation to Europe. He got coins from England, France, and Germany. He wasn't able to get coins from Italy or Greece, but his friends in Switzerland are going to send him some of those coins next month. He'll have a large selection of coins in his collection.

4. Was Jim able to collect coins from Germany?
5. Was he able to get coins from Italy or Greece when he was on vacation?
6. Do you think he'll be able to get some coins from those countries?

# Reading Skills

**WRITE THE TOPIC.**

Read the paragraph. Then write the topic.

Peg and Paul visit their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee, for two weeks every summer. Their cousin Mark visits with them, too. The children really enjoy staying with their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Lee take them swimming and sightseeing often. Mr. Lee also takes the boys fishing. Peg doesn't go with them because she doesn't like to fish. When the boys go fishing, Peg and her grandmother go shopping. Peg, Paul, and Mark think two weeks is not long enough for a visit with their grandparents. They'd like to stay all summer.

_________________________________________________________________

**WRITE THE MAIN IDEA.**

Read the paragraph again. Write the main idea in a complete sentence.

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

**WHAT DO YOU WANT TO CALL IT?**

Read the paragraph again. Select the best title.

a. Peg, Paul, and Mark
b. Summer With Grandfather and Grandmother
c. Swimming and Sightseeing in the Summer

# Grammar

**IS IT GOING TO BE COLD ALL DAY?**

**IT'S ....**

Use it when you talk about weather, temperature, time, or distance.

1. S1: Is it cold outside?
   S2: Yes, it's 35 degrees. (Fahrenheit)

2. S1: What time is it?
   S2: It's 5:30.

3. S1: Is it time for lunch?
   S2: No, it's only 10:15.

4. S1: Is it raining?
   S2: Yes, it's raining very hard.

5. S1: Is it going to be hot today?
   S2: No, it's going to be cool all day.

6. S1: How far is it to Austin from here?
   S2: It's about 78 miles.

**IT'S COLD AND WINDY.**

Read the weather chart and answer the teacher's questions. Then look at the chart again. One student will ask about the weather and another student will use the chart and answer the question.

| CITY | WEATHER | TEMPERATURE |
|---|---|---|
| New York | windy and cold | 35° |
| Atlanta | sunny and cool | 52° |
| Washington D.C. | cloudy and cold | 42° |
| Los Angeles | cloudy and warm | 68° |
| Houston | rainy and warm | 74° |

**TIME AROUND THE WORLD**

Look at the clocks and answer the questions.

![An analog clock showing 4:00](images/page_150_001.jpg)
PARIS

![An analog clock showing 3:00](images/page_150_002.jpg)
LONDON

![An analog clock showing 10:00](images/page_150_003.jpg)
SAN SALVADOR

![An analog clock showing 10:00](images/page_150_004.jpg)
BANGKOK

![An analog clock showing 6:00](images/page_150_005.jpg)
RIYADH

![An analog clock showing 6:00](images/page_150_006.jpg)
ANKARA

![An analog clock showing 12:00](images/page_150_007.jpg)
SEOUL

![An analog clock showing 12:00](images/page_150_008.jpg)
TOKYO

![An analog clock showing 12:00](images/page_150_009.jpg)
RIO DE JANEIRO

![An analog clock showing 5:00](images/page_150_010.jpg)
CAIRO

![An analog clock showing 10:00](images/page_150_011.jpg)
MEXICO CITY

![An analog clock showing 5:00](images/page_150_012.jpg)
BEIRUT

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# HOW FAR IS IT TO UNCLE STEVE'S HOUSE?

1. S1: How far is it to Houston?
   S2: It's about 250 miles.

2. S1: How far did Sgt Mitchell drive yesterday?
   S2: He drove 650 miles.

3. S1: How far is it to San Francisco?
   S2: I don't know in miles, but it takes four and a half hours by plane.

4. S1: How far is Aunt Julie's house?
   S2: It takes about thirty minutes to get there.

5. S1: How far is it to your grandmother's house?
   S2: It's not far. She lives right outside the city.

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# IT TAKES ABOUT ....

EXAMPLES: MILES BETWEEN TEXAS CITIES

| AUSTIN | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | DALLAS | | |
| 164 | 245 | HOUSTON | |
| 78 | 270 | 197 | SAN ANTONIO |

EXAMPLE: How far is it to Dallas?

It's 270 miles from San Antonio to Dallas.
It's about 270 miles.
It takes about 5 hours to get there by car.
It takes about an hour by plane.

![A map of the United States showing major cities (Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Boston, New York City, Washington D.C., Miami) along with a distance chart below listing mileages between these cities](images/page_152_001.jpg)

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# Writing Skill

## SELECT A WORD.

Select a word and complete the sentence. Then write a paragraph.

1. finger, leg, arm,
2. school, library, mess hall
3. ate, studied, slept
4. some money, some soup, a book

Mark's (1) is broken. David took him to the (2). They both (3) while they were there, and Mark returned (4).

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1. money, food, books
2. library, store, bank
3. closed, open, quiet
4. advice, food, newspapers
5. desk, machine, salad
6. dessert, dictionary, withdrawals
7. cakes, library books, deposits

Phil needed some (1). He went to the (2), but it was (3). He asked a man for some (4). The man said, "Use the (5) for (6) or (7)."

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# Function

## LET'S TALK ABOUT OUR FAMILIES.

Repeat and read these dialogs about our families.

1. How's your family?
   Fine, thank you. And yours?

2. How're your children?
   They're all well, thank you.

3. How's your wife?
   She's fine, thanks.

4. How's your uncle feeling?
   He's better, thanks.

5. How's the new baby?
   She's fine, thanks. Please come and see her.

6. My daughter called last night.
   Did she have any news?

7. I talked to my parents yesterday.
   How are they?

8. How's your son Robert?
   He's fine. He has a new job.

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## LET'S TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER.

Repeat and read these dialogs about the weather.

1. How's the weather in Dallas?
   It's very pleasant right now.

2. How do you like this rainy weather?
   It's good weather for my vegetables.

3. Do you think it'll snow today?
   Yes, it may. Look at those clouds.

4. When do you think the weather will change?
   I don't know, but I hope it rains soon.

5. How's the weather in Houston?
   Very hot this time of year.

6. That was a nice shower this afternoon.
   Yes, it cooled things off.

7. Is it always this hot in Dallas?
   No, it's only hot in the summer.

8. Is the weather colder in Houston or Dallas?
   It's colder in Dallas. In the winter it snows there.

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## LET'S TALK ABOUT OCCUPATIONS.

Repeat and read these dialogs about occupations.

1. What kind of work do you do?
   I'm a salesman. I sell cars.

2. How's your work?
   Not good. I'm looking for another job.

3. Do you have a job?
   No, I'm out of work right now.

4. What kind of job do you have?
   I'm a taxi driver.

5. Where do you work?
   I'm a secretary at the First State Bank.

6. What are you working on?
   I'm writing an article for the Dallas Times.

7. What kind of job are you looking for?
   I think I'd be a good salesman.

8. What kind of work would you like to do?
   I'd like to be a nurse.

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# OH, THEY'RE FINE

Look at the chart. Take a role.

EXAMPLE:

A  
| Greet.<br>(Hello. How are you?) |
|---|

B  
| Respond.<br>(Fine. It's good to see you.) |
|---|

A  
| Ask about family.<br>(How's your family?) |
|---|

B  
| Respond.<br>(Oh, they're fine, thank you.) |
|---|

1.  
A  
| Greet. |
|---|

B  
| Respond. |
|---|

A  
| Ask about family. |
|---|

B  
| Respond. |
|---|

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2.  
A  
| Greet. |
|---|

B  
| Respond. |
|---|

A  
| Talk about weather. |
|---|

B  
| Respond. |
|---|

3.  
A  
| Greet. |
|---|

B  
| Respond. |
|---|

A  
| Ask about his/her job. |
|---|

B  
| Respond. |
|---|

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# LET'S TALK.

Take a role. Make a conversation with another student.

<u>At Lunch</u>

**Ted:** You're having lunch with your friend Ralph. You're a single man. You sell insurance and you're the best salesman in your office. You're happy, and you like your job.

**Ralph:** You're having lunch with your friend Ted. You're a married man. You have three children. You're a car salesman, but you don't sell many cars. You're looking for a new job because you need more money for your family.

<u>At the Gym</u>

**Larry:** While you're working out at the gym, you meet a friend, Doug. You usually come to the gym during your lunch hour, but today you came after work. You work in an office building downtown. You got married a few months ago.

**Doug:** You meet a friend when you stop at the gym to work out after you finish work at 5:00. This is the first meeting with your friend Larry in a long time, but you worked in the same office two years ago. You are single, but you are going to get married next month.

<u>At the Snack Bar</u>

**Leo:** You stop at a snack bar on a rainy day to get something to eat. You're in a shopping center. You are shopping for a pair of shoes. You are a teacher. You're not married. A young woman sits down beside you.

**Betty:** You sit down in the only empty seat at a snack bar. You're very tired because you shopped all morning. You want to have a snack and a little rest before you drive home on the wet streets. You're not married. You have a job in a restaurant. You work at night.

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<u>On an Airplane</u>

**Robert:** You are flying to Denver to look for a job. You are married and have two children. The youngest child is just a baby. Your wife works in a hospital. You live in Florida, and this is your first visit to Denver.

**Clyde:** You are flying back home to Denver after a business trip to Dallas. You are married. You're sitting beside a young man. He looks worried.

<u>At the Department Store</u>

**Sam:** You're shopping in a department store when you see a good friend, Gene. You have three children. Your children and your friend's children go to the same schools. Your wives are friends, too.

**Gene:** You meet a good friend at a department store where you are shopping. You see Sam often. Your families are good friends, too. Your wife, Rona, is the manager of a restaurant. Sometimes you work there on weekends when your wife needs extra help. You and Rona have two sons, Max and Burt.

## Reading Skill

### WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

Read the paragraph. Select the best summary.

> My dentist is a good doctor and a good businessman. He checks my teeth every six months. When it's time for a visit, his secretary calls me. Most people don't like to visit a dentist. My dentist and his secretary make my visits pleasant. A good businessman keeps his customers happy.

a. Dentists are good businessmen. They work on people's teeth and call them every six months.
b. Most people don't like to visit dentists, but usually they have a pleasant visit.
c. A good businessman keeps his customers happy. A good dentist and his secretary can make a visit pleasant.

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## Writing Skill

### THE DINNER PARTY

Match a sentence part in Column A with a sentence part in Column B and make a sentence. Put the sentences in correct order.

| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| _____ 1. Sally is having a dinner | a. of tomatoes and onions. |
| _____ 2. She always uses carrots | b. soup with cheese. |
| _____ 3. Second, she'll serve a salad | c. party tomorrow night. |
| _____ 4. Finally, for dessert she'll | d. but Sally likes dinner parties. |
| _____ 5. First, she'll serve onion | e. when she makes this dish. |
| _____ 6. Then for the meat dish she'll | f. serve pie and ice cream. |
| _____ 7. That kind of meal is a lot of work, | g. serve chicken and vegetables. |

Correct Order: ______, ______, ______, ______, ______, ______, ______

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