#### TAPE — Figure 1 (clip filenames start: bk10-l2a-f1-NN.mp3)
Transcript (clean text):
American Language Course, Book 10, Lesson 2A.
Hello.
Open your book to the activities for Lesson 2A.
Look at Figure 1.
Listen to a paragraph.
First, circle the letter of the topic of the paragraph.
Then, circle the letter of the main idea.
Listen.
Number 1: "Jan was hungry.
She wanted a candy bar.
She finally found a vending machine.
It took her money, but it didn't give her any candy or her money back.
She shook the machine.
She was angry.
She didn't have any more change." It always happens.
Machines don't always work when you need them.
Select the topic.
The answer is A.
The topic of the paragraph is "Vending Machines." Now select the main idea.
The answer is B.
The main idea is: "Machines don't always work."
Number 2: "When you lend a friend money, you sometimes hurt your friendship.
When a friend asks to borrow some money, you should tell him you can't lend it to him.
That's my advice.
Why?
Because you won't feel good around him until he gives you back the money.
It may be difficult, but it's better not to lend money to a friend."
Select the topic.
The answer is C.
The topic of the paragraph is "Money and Friendship." Now select the main idea.
The answer is A.
The main idea is: "Don't lend money to friends."
Number 3: "Nell works in a bank.
She opens and closes accounts for people every day.
She gives them the checkbooks for their checking accounts.
She cashes checks, takes deposits, and helps people make deposits to or withdrawals from their savings accounts.
Bank work isn't easy, but Nell likes it very much."
Select the topic in Number 3.
The answer is B.
The topic is "Nell's Work." Now select the main idea.
The answer is C.
The main idea is: "Nell likes to work in the bank."

Segment timings (seconds):
  [8.72-12.72] American Language Course, Book 10, Lesson 2A.
  [19.12-19.60] Hello.
  [20.40-22.88] Open your book to the activities for Lesson 2A.
  [29.10-30.86] Look at Figure 1.
  [30.86-32.14] Listen to a paragraph.
  [32.85-36.29] First, circle the letter of the topic of the paragraph.
  [37.09-39.73] Then, circle the letter of the main idea.
  [40.45-40.93] Listen.
  [42.27-45.36] Number 1: "Jan was hungry.
  [45.92-47.44] She wanted a candy bar.
  [48.37-50.77] She finally found a vending machine.
  [51.49-56.29] It took her money, but it didn't give her any candy or her money back.
  [57.01-58.45] She shook the machine.
  [58.77-60.21] She was angry.
  [60.96-65.20] She didn't have any more change." It always happens.
  [65.92-68.56] Machines don't always work when you need them.
  [73.58-74.70] Select the topic.
  [81.22-82.82] The answer is A.
  [83.54-89.52] The topic of the paragraph is "Vending Machines." Now select the main idea.
  [96.34-97.70] The answer is B.
  [98.34-101.78] The main idea is: "Machines don't always work."
  [104.42-111.45] Number 2: "When you lend a friend money, you sometimes hurt your friendship.
  [111.62-116.98] When a friend asks to borrow some money, you should tell him you can't lend it to him.
  [117.70-119.14] That's my advice.
  [119.97-120.53] Why?
  [121.09-124.93] Because you won't feel good around him until he gives you back the money.
  [125.65-129.81] It may be difficult, but it's better not to lend money to a friend."
  [136.45-137.57] Select the topic.
  [144.42-145.78] The answer is C.
  [146.58-153.02] The topic of the paragraph is "Money and Friendship." Now select the main idea.
  [159.10-160.46] The answer is A.
  [161.18-164.54] The main idea is: "Don't lend money to friends."
  [166.66-170.40] Number 3: "Nell works in a bank.
  [171.04-174.32] She opens and closes accounts for people every day.
  [175.50-178.62] She gives them the checkbooks for their checking accounts.
  [179.42-187.42] She cashes checks, takes deposits, and helps people make deposits to or withdrawals from their savings accounts.
  [188.48-192.32] Bank work isn't easy, but Nell likes it very much."
  [196.19-198.03] Select the topic in Number 3.
  [204.51-205.98] The answer is B.
  [206.70-211.86] The topic is "Nell's Work." Now select the main idea.
  [218.90-220.58] The answer is C.
  [221.54-225.14] The main idea is: "Nell likes to work in the bank."

#### TAPE — Figure 2 (clip filenames start: bk10-l2a-f2-NN.mp3)
Transcript (clean text):
Go to Figure 2, look at the example, listen and repeat the word "cafeteria".
Listen to the sentence and repeat it, then repeat the word and underline it when you hear it.
Now repeat: "Ruth ate lunch in the cafeteria."
Repeat and underline "cafeteria".
Now listen, repeat, and underline.
Number 1, repeat: "mall".
"Shopping center".
A mall or shopping center has many different stores in it.
Repeat and underline: "mall".
"Shopping center".
Number 2, repeat: "decided to".
"Shop".
Ruth decided to shop at the mall.
Repeat and underline: "decided to".
"Shop".
Number 3, repeat: "parking lot".
She parked her car in the parking lot at the mall.
Repeat and underline: "parking lot".
Number 4, repeat: "shop".
First she went to a bookshop in the mall.
Repeat and underline: "shop".
Number 5, repeat: "upstairs".
"Clothing store".
Then Ruth went upstairs to the clothing store and bought a dress.
Repeat and underline: "upstairs".
"Clothing store".
Number 6, repeat: "department store".
She went to a department store.
It sells clothes, furniture, and things for the house.
Repeat and underline: "department store".
Number 7, repeat: "variety store".
The variety store also sells different things,
but they are smaller and cheaper things.
Repeat and underline: "variety store".
Number 8, repeat: "received".
Ruth received her packages from the cashier.
The cashier gave them to her.
Repeat and underline: "received".
Number 9, repeat: "downstairs".
She went downstairs to the first floor.
Repeat and underline: "downstairs".
Number 10, repeat: "go shopping".
Ruth enjoys the mall and will go shopping again soon.
Repeat and underline: "go shopping".

Segment timings (seconds):
  [2.02-9.10] Go to Figure 2, look at the example, listen and repeat the word "cafeteria".
  [10.58-17.10] Listen to the sentence and repeat it, then repeat the word and underline it when you hear it.
  [18.26-22.64] Now repeat: "Ruth ate lunch in the cafeteria."
  [27.79-30.35] Repeat and underline "cafeteria".
  [32.85-35.89] Now listen, repeat, and underline.
  [38.06-41.98] Number 1, repeat: "mall".
  [44.06-45.18] "Shopping center".
  [48.37-52.37] A mall or shopping center has many different stores in it.
  [58.99-62.61] Repeat and underline: "mall".
  [65.44-66.56] "Shopping center".
  [72.61-79.95] Number 2, repeat: "decided to".
  [79.97-80.45] "Shop".
  [83.84-86.08] Ruth decided to shop at the mall.
  [91.68-95.04] Repeat and underline: "decided to".
  [99.01-99.57] "Shop".
  [104.80-109.10] Number 3, repeat: "parking lot".
  [112.82-116.74] She parked her car in the parking lot at the mall.
  [123.10-126.88] Repeat and underline: "parking lot".
  [133.90-140.43] Number 4, repeat: "shop".
  [140.45-143.01] First she went to a bookshop in the mall.
  [148.67-151.31] Repeat and underline: "shop".
  [156.02-160.26] Number 5, repeat: "upstairs".
  [163.26-163.95] "Clothing store".
  [168.48-173.20] Then Ruth went upstairs to the clothing store and bought a dress.
  [179.62-182.74] Repeat and underline: "upstairs".
  [187.31-188.00] "Clothing store".
  [193.23-197.61] Number 6, repeat: "department store".
  [201.69-203.44] She went to a department store.
  [209.12-214.16] It sells clothes, furniture, and things for the house.
  [220.62-224.46] Repeat and underline: "department store".
  [230.26-234.57] Number 7, repeat: "variety store".
  [238.95-242.42] The variety store also sells different things,
  [247.41-249.95] but they are smaller and cheaper things.
  [255.94-259.62] Repeat and underline: "variety store".
  [265.82-269.50] Number 8, repeat: "received".
  [272.53-275.49] Ruth received her packages from the cashier.
  [282.08-283.92] The cashier gave them to her.
  [289.30-292.58] Repeat and underline: "received".
  [297.13-301.24] Number 9, repeat: "downstairs".
  [305.09-307.81] She went downstairs to the first floor.
  [314.45-317.73] Repeat and underline: "downstairs".
  [325.81-329.13] Number 10, repeat: "go shopping".
  [333.39-337.63] Ruth enjoys the mall and will go shopping again soon.
  [344.56-347.92] Repeat and underline: "go shopping".

#### TAPE — Figure 3 (clip filenames start: bk10-l2a-f3-NN.mp3)
Transcript (clean text):
Look at figure 3.
Listen to a question.
Select the answer.
Number 1: Where did Ruth go?
The answer is A.
Repeat: Ruth went to the mall.
Number 2: Where did she park her car?
The answer is C.
Repeat: She parked her car in the parking lot.
Number 3: Which store did she go to first?
The answer is C.
Repeat: She went to the bookshop first.
Number 4: Where did Ruth buy a dress?
The answer is B.
She bought a dress at the clothing store.
Number 5: Can one buy a dress at a department store?
The answer is B.
Repeat: Yes, a department store sells dresses.
Number 6: Can one buy a refrigerator at a variety store?
The answer is C.
Repeat: No, a variety store doesn't sell refrigerators.
Number 7: How do you say, "She got her packages"?
The answer is A.
Repeat: She received them.
Number 8: What does Ruth like to do?
The answer is B.
Repeat: Ruth likes to go shopping.

Segment timings (seconds):
  [2.34-3.46] Look at figure 3.
  [4.26-5.38] Listen to a question.
  [5.94-7.06] Select the answer.
  [8.99-14.61] Number 1: Where did Ruth go?
  [17.26-19.18] The answer is A.
  [19.74-22.38] Repeat: Ruth went to the mall.
  [26.93-32.61] Number 2: Where did she park her car?
  [35.39-37.39] The answer is C.
  [37.79-41.47] Repeat: She parked her car in the parking lot.
  [47.15-51.76] Number 3: Which store did she go to first?
  [57.70-59.62] The answer is C.
  [60.10-63.22] Repeat: She went to the bookshop first.
  [68.54-74.07] Number 4: Where did Ruth buy a dress?
  [76.45-78.37] The answer is B.
  [78.77-81.25] She bought a dress at the clothing store.
  [87.44-92.11] Number 5: Can one buy a dress at a department store?
  [96.77-98.45] The answer is B.
  [99.09-103.41] Repeat: Yes, a department store sells dresses.
  [108.70-113.71] Number 6: Can one buy a refrigerator at a variety store?
  [118.77-120.69] The answer is C.
  [121.17-126.45] Repeat: No, a variety store doesn't sell refrigerators.
  [133.14-139.04] Number 7: How do you say, "She got her packages"?
  [144.69-146.69] The answer is A.
  [147.01-149.57] Repeat: She received them.
  [155.89-159.09] Number 8: What does Ruth like to do?
  [164.26-166.10] The answer is B.
  [166.50-169.62] Repeat: Ruth likes to go shopping.

#### TAPE — Figure 4 (clip filenames start: bk10-l2a-f4-NN.mp3)
Transcript (clean text):
Now look at Figure 4: listen to the words and circle the number of the strong syllable.
The strong syllable is called a stressed syllable.
Listen to the example: "apologize," "apologize." The second syllable is stressed; circle the number 2.
Now listen and circle.
Number 1: "bicycle,"
"bicycle."
Number 2: "complete,"
"complete."
Number 3: "automobile,"
"automobile."
Number 4: "different,"
"different."
Number 5: "information,"
"information."
Number 6: "insurance," "insurance."
Number 7: "immediately," "immediately."
Number 8: "signature," "signature."
Number 9: "gymnasium,"
"gymnasium."
Number 10: "identification,"
"identification."
Check your work.
Number 1 is 1: "bicycle." Number 2 is 2: "complete." Number 3 is 1: "automobile." Number 4 is 1: "different." Number 5 is 3: "information." Number 6 is 2: "insurance." Number 7 is 2: "immediately." Number 8 is 1: "signature."
Number 9 is 2: "gymnasium." Number 10 is 5: "identification."

Segment timings (seconds):
  [2.11-7.50] Now look at Figure 4: listen to the words and circle the number of the strong syllable.
  [8.50-11.62] The strong syllable is called a stressed syllable.
  [12.72-24.03] Listen to the example: "apologize," "apologize." The second syllable is stressed; circle the number 2.
  [27.12-28.64] Now listen and circle.
  [29.89-32.86] Number 1: "bicycle,"
  [34.75-35.79] "bicycle."
  [38.64-41.20] Number 2: "complete,"
  [42.83-43.87] "complete."
  [48.33-51.34] Number 3: "automobile,"
  [53.17-54.29] "automobile."
  [58.16-61.07] Number 4: "different,"
  [62.67-63.55] "different."
  [67.26-70.54] Number 5: "information,"
  [72.09-73.23] "information."
  [77.79-82.95] Number 6: "insurance," "insurance."
  [87.75-93.03] Number 7: "immediately," "immediately."
  [96.93-102.69] Number 8: "signature," "signature."
  [106.35-109.65] Number 9: "gymnasium,"
  [111.63-112.83] "gymnasium."
  [116.13-119.67] Number 10: "identification,"
  [121.41-123.03] "identification."
  [128.19-129.03] Check your work.
  [132.87-165.75] Number 1 is 1: "bicycle." Number 2 is 2: "complete." Number 3 is 1: "automobile." Number 4 is 1: "different." Number 5 is 3: "information." Number 6 is 2: "insurance." Number 7 is 2: "immediately." Number 8 is 1: "signature."
  [168.45-176.61] Number 9 is 2: "gymnasium." Number 10 is 5: "identification."

#### TAPE — Figure 5 (clip filenames start: bk10-l2a-f5-NN.mp3)
Transcript (clean text):
Go to Figure 5.
Now listen to a dialogue.
Did you go shopping at the mall today?
I sure did.
It was very crowded.
At first I couldn't find a place in the parking lot.
Finally I found one.
Where did you shop?
I shopped at the department store.
I ordered a dress from there last week, and I went to pick it up.
While I was there I bought some other things.
Did you go to any other stores?
Yes, I went to the bookshop.
I was looking for a book, but they didn't have it.
Did you have lunch at the cafeteria?
Yes, I did.
It was delicious.
Answer these questions about the dialogue.
Number 1: Where did the woman go shopping?
Repeat: The woman went shopping at the mall.
Number 2: Where did she park?
Repeat: She parked in the parking lot.
Number 3: Where did the woman shop and buy things?
Repeat: She shopped and bought things at the department store.
Number 4: What other store did she go to?
Repeat: She went to the bookshop.
Number 5: Where did she eat lunch?
Repeat: She ate lunch at the cafeteria.

Segment timings (seconds):
  [1.82-3.10] Go to Figure 5.
  [3.58-4.86] Now listen to a dialogue.
  [7.54-9.38] Did you go shopping at the mall today?
  [10.53-11.33] I sure did.
  [11.49-12.69] It was very crowded.
  [13.17-15.49] At first I couldn't find a place in the parking lot.
  [16.21-17.57] Finally I found one.
  [18.45-19.25] Where did you shop?
  [20.27-21.95] I shopped at the department store.
  [22.51-25.55] I ordered a dress from there last week, and I went to pick it up.
  [26.48-28.40] While I was there I bought some other things.
  [29.12-30.48] Did you go to any other stores?
  [31.28-32.88] Yes, I went to the bookshop.
  [33.44-35.68] I was looking for a book, but they didn't have it.
  [36.54-38.06] Did you have lunch at the cafeteria?
  [38.86-39.66] Yes, I did.
  [39.66-40.62] It was delicious.
  [43.66-45.90] Answer these questions about the dialogue.
  [47.10-50.38] Number 1: Where did the woman go shopping?
  [54.69-58.10] Repeat: The woman went shopping at the mall.
  [64.24-66.72] Number 2: Where did she park?
  [71.36-74.24] Repeat: She parked in the parking lot.
  [79.07-83.15] Number 3: Where did the woman shop and buy things?
  [88.98-93.46] Repeat: She shopped and bought things at the department store.
  [98.93-102.45] Number 4: What other store did she go to?
  [108.98-111.46] Repeat: She went to the bookshop.
  [116.11-119.31] Number 5: Where did she eat lunch?
  [123.82-127.02] Repeat: She ate lunch at the cafeteria.

#### TAPE — Figure 6 (clip filenames start: bk10-l2a-f6-NN.mp3)
Transcript (clean text):
Look at Figure 6.
Listen to a paragraph.
First, write the topic, then write the main idea of the paragraph in a complete sentence.
Listen.
Paragraph 1: "Apartment managers have a difficult job.
They make appointments, show the people the empty apartments, and take deposits on the rent.
They also have to talk to people when things in the apartments break or don't work.
Many times they have to work longer than 8 hours a day.
It's not an easy job."
Write the topic.
The topic is "Apartment managers." Now write the main idea.
The main idea is, "Apartment managers have difficult jobs."
Listen to the second paragraph.
Jane likes animals.
She has 2 dogs, a cat, and a bird.
She keeps her cat and bird in the house.
She has a yard with a fence, and her dogs stay outside in the yard.
She is good to her animals, and she likes to play with them.
Write the topic.
The topic is "Jane's animals." Now write the main idea.
The main idea is, "Jane likes animals." You may write the topic and main idea in different words, but the ideas should be the same.
Look on the answer page for this lesson for examples.
Discuss your topic and main ideas with your teacher after lab.
This is the end of Lesson 2A, Book 10.

Segment timings (seconds):
  [1.86-2.50] Look at Figure 6.
  [3.86-5.06] Listen to a paragraph.
  [5.81-11.89] First, write the topic, then write the main idea of the paragraph in a complete sentence.
  [12.78-13.10] Listen.
  [14.78-19.97] Paragraph 1: "Apartment managers have a difficult job.
  [20.86-26.86] They make appointments, show the people the empty apartments, and take deposits on the rent.
  [28.00-32.88] They also have to talk to people when things in the apartments break or don't work.
  [33.92-37.36] Many times they have to work longer than 8 hours a day.
  [38.08-39.76] It's not an easy job."
  [45.01-45.97] Write the topic.
  [56.85-62.10] The topic is "Apartment managers." Now write the main idea.
  [84.85-88.85] The main idea is, "Apartment managers have difficult jobs."
  [91.09-92.61] Listen to the second paragraph.
  [94.67-96.27] Jane likes animals.
  [96.91-100.19] She has 2 dogs, a cat, and a bird.
  [100.83-103.39] She keeps her cat and bird in the house.
  [104.11-108.91] She has a yard with a fence, and her dogs stay outside in the yard.
  [109.97-113.73] She is good to her animals, and she likes to play with them.
  [119.36-120.32] Write the topic.
  [131.14-136.34] The topic is "Jane's animals." Now write the main idea.
  [157.26-167.89] The main idea is, "Jane likes animals." You may write the topic and main idea in different words, but the ideas should be the same.
  [169.17-172.05] Look on the answer page for this lesson for examples.
  [172.94-176.38] Discuss your topic and main ideas with your teacher after lab.
  [187.89-191.25] This is the end of Lesson 2A, Book 10.