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$MODULE Book 10 · Lesson 2: Shopping, Introductions, and Main Ideas {st-page_051_001.jpg}
FORMAT: 2
DIOCO_DOC_ID: alc_english_book_10_lesson_2
DESCRIPTION: Shopping-center vocabulary, making introductions, adjective + infinitive, simple present as future, prepositions of place, and finding topics and main ideas of paragraphs.
TARGET_LANG_G: en
HOME_LANG_G: en
VOICE_DEFAULT: aoede | Clear, friendly American English narrator
VOICE_INTRO: aoede | Warm, friendly teacher voice
VOICE_PROMPT: gacrux | Questions and cues, read clearly
VOICE_RESPONSE: schedar | Model answers, warm and clear
VOICE: Frank | charon | Male voice
VOICE: Doris | gacrux | Female voice
VOICE: Steve | iapetus | Male speaker
VOICE: John | orus | Male speaker
VOICE: Don | umbriel | Male speaker
VOICE: Captain_James | achird | Male speaker
VOICE: Major_Stans | charon | Male speaker
VOICE: Captain_Gray | schedar | Male speaker
VOICE: Dorothy | aoede | Female speaker
VOICE: Chris | charon | Male speaker
VOICE: Tony_White | achird | Male speaker
VOICE: Travel_Agent | aoede | Female speaker
VOICE: David | alnilam
VOICE: Jane | aoede
VOICE: Jeff | orus
VOICE: Mrs_Smith | achernar
VOICE: Mrs_Barr | achernar
VOICE: Dr_Rivers | achernar
VOICE: Miss_Ash | aoede
VOICE: Mr_West | charon
VOICE: Mr_Farr | achird
VOICE: Tommy | schedar
VOICE: Col_Green | iapetus
VOICE: Sgt_Stacy | orus
VOICE: Gen_Briggs | alnilam
VOICE: Capt_Barber | achird
VOICE: Col_Flowers | charon
VOICE: Capt_Prince | schedar
VOICE: ID | achernar | speaker (auto)
VOICE: Narrator | achird | speaker (auto)
$LESSON 2-1: The Shopping Center
# Source: LLA 2A Figure 2 (kept over ST §The Shopping Center / §More About the Shopping Center — cross-source twin, cassette wins)
$DIALOGUE Ruth Goes Shopping {page_032_001.jpg}
ID: 2a-f2
INTRO: Welcome to Lesson 2. In this lesson you'll learn to shop at an American mall, introduce people politely, and say what you're glad — or afraid — to do. First, follow Ruth's shopping trip: listen and repeat each sentence.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
VOCAB: cafeteria
LINE: Ruth ate lunch in the cafeteria. {bk10-l2a-f2-ex.mp3}
VOCAB: mall
VOCAB: shopping center
LINE: A mall or shopping center has many different stores in it. {bk10-l2a-f2-01.mp3}
VOCAB: decided to
VOCAB: shop
LINE: Ruth decided to shop at the mall. {bk10-l2a-f2-02.mp3}
VOCAB: parking lot
LINE: She parked her car in the parking lot at the mall. {bk10-l2a-f2-03.mp3}
VOCAB: shop
LINE: First she went to a book shop in the mall. {bk10-l2a-f2-04.mp3}
VOCAB: upstairs
VOCAB: clothing store
LINE: Then Ruth went upstairs to the clothing store and bought a dress. {bk10-l2a-f2-05.mp3}
VOCAB: department store
LINE: She went to a department store. It sells clothes, furniture, and things for the house. {bk10-l2a-f2-06.mp3}
VOCAB: variety store
LINE: The variety store also sells different things, but they are smaller and cheaper things. {bk10-l2a-f2-07.mp3}
VOCAB: received
LINE: Ruth received her packages from the cashier. The cashier gave them to her. {bk10-l2a-f2-08.mp3}
VOCAB: downstairs
LINE: She went downstairs to the first floor. {bk10-l2a-f2-09.mp3}
VOCAB: go shopping
LINE: Ruth enjoys the mall and will go shopping again soon. {bk10-l2a-f2-10.mp3}
# Source: ST §The Shopping Center / §More About the Shopping Center (salvaged items from dropped TTS twins of LLA 2A Figure 2 and LLA 2B Figure 1)
$DIALOGUE More Shopping Words {st-page_053_001.jpg}
ID: l2-s1-b
INTRO: A few more mall words the tape didn't mention. Listen and repeat.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
VOCAB: pet shop
LINE: The pet shop sells cats, dogs, and birds.
VOCAB: adult
LINE: The mall has clothing stores for children and adults.
VOCAB: to let | let
LINE: You can't park in front of the mall. The police won't let you park there.
LINE: When you go shopping at a shopping center, you can compare the prices for things in different stores.
# Source: LLA 2A Figure 3
$SELECT Questions About Ruth
ID: 2a-f3
REFERENCE: 2a-f2
INTRO: Now some questions about Ruth's trip. Tap the correct answer, then repeat it aloud.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the correct answer.
REPEAT
PROMPT: Where did Ruth go? {bk10-l2a-f3-01-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | to the mall {bk10-l2a-f3-01-a.mp3}
OPTION: b | to the parking lot
OPTION: c | to her car
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Ruth went to the mall. {bk10-l2a-f3-01-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: Where did she park her car? {bk10-l2a-f3-02-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | in a garage
OPTION: b | on the street
OPTION: c | in the parking lot {bk10-l2a-f3-02-a.mp3}
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: She parked her car in the parking lot. {bk10-l2a-f3-02-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: Which store did she go to first? {bk10-l2a-f3-03-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | the variety store
OPTION: b | the clothing store
OPTION: c | the book shop {bk10-l2a-f3-03-a.mp3}
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: She went to the bookshop first. {bk10-l2a-f3-03-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: Where did Ruth buy a dress? {bk10-l2a-f3-04-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | the variety store
OPTION: b | the clothing store {bk10-l2a-f3-04-a.mp3}
OPTION: c | the drug store
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: She bought a dress at the clothing store. {bk10-l2a-f3-04-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: Can one buy a dress at a department store? {bk10-l2a-f3-05-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | maybe
OPTION: b | yes {bk10-l2a-f3-05-a.mp3}
OPTION: c | no
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Yes, a department store sells dresses. {bk10-l2a-f3-05-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: Can one buy a refrigerator at a variety store? {bk10-l2a-f3-06-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | maybe
OPTION: b | yes
OPTION: c | no {bk10-l2a-f3-06-a.mp3}
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: No, a variety store doesn't sell refrigerators. {bk10-l2a-f3-06-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: How do you say, "She got her packages"? {bk10-l2a-f3-07-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | She received them. {bk10-l2a-f3-07-a.mp3}
OPTION: b | She bought them.
OPTION: c | She shopped for them.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: She received them. {bk10-l2a-f3-07-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: What does Ruth like to do? {bk10-l2a-f3-08-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | park at the mall
OPTION: b | go shopping {bk10-l2a-f3-08-a.mp3}
OPTION: c | the mall
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Ruth likes to go shopping. {bk10-l2a-f3-08-fb.mp3}
# Source: ST §Logar Shopping Center Directory
$GRAMMAR Logar Shopping Center Directory
ID: l2-s3
INTRO: Here's the directory of the Logar Shopping Center — two floors, twenty stores. Get to know it; you'll answer questions about it next.
![A directory diagram of Logar Shopping Center showing first floor layout with store numbers 1 to 11 and second floor layout with store numbers 12 to 20](st-page_055_001.jpg)
**first floor**
1. PETE'S Pet Shop
2. GENE'S Variety Store
3. BEN'S Barbershop
4. MY CHILD Clothing Store
5. MYRA Women's Clothing Store
6. LEAD'S Department Store
7. HOMER'S Department Store
8. LEO'S Card Shop
9. STARR Shoe Store
10. FAST Chicken
11. NOVA Movie Theater
**second floor**
12. DAN'S Shoe Store
13. NEW AGE Bookstore
14. KARR'S Cafeteria
15. KID'S ROOM Clothes & Games
16. TV'S R US Shop
17. WORLD Travel Agency
18. EYEGLASS Shop
19. FOR MEN Clothing Store
20. SAM'S Drugstore
**stairs**
# Source: ST §Answer About the Directory
$PRODUCE Answer About the Directory
ID: l2-s4
REFERENCE
INTRO: Time to shop. Read each situation and type the store — or stores — where the shopper should go. The directory is right there if your memory isn't.
INSTRUCTION: Type the name of the store or the kind of store.
INPUT: type
CHECK: llm
SHOW_PROMPT
RUBRIC: Treat the model answer as the factual key. Accept the listed store names in any order and with minor spelling variation; when the prompt asks for a specific number of places, require that many correct names.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Where can you buy children's clothes? Write down the names of three stores or kinds of stores.
RESPONSE: My Child Clothing Store, Lead's Department Store, Kid's Room Clothes & Games.
PROMPT: Mrs. Rust needs to buy some slacks for her husband. Where can she buy adult clothes for men? Write down three places.
RESPONSE: For Men Clothing Store, Lead's Department Store, Homer's Department Store.
PROMPT: Bill and Ned are hungry. Where can they go for lunch?
RESPONSE: Fast Chicken or Karr's Cafeteria.
PROMPT: Sue and Rose want to buy some clothes. Which stores should they visit?
RESPONSE: Myra Women's Clothing Store, Lead's Department Store, or Homer's Department Store.
PROMPT: Where can Howard get a haircut?
RESPONSE: Ben's Barbershop.
PROMPT: Where can John buy a birthday card? Write down three names or places.
RESPONSE: Leo's Card Shop, Gene's Variety Store, Sam's Drugstore.
PROMPT: Where can Mary Ann make reservations for her trip?
RESPONSE: World Travel Agency.
PROMPT: Which shoe store is upstairs?
RESPONSE: Dan's Shoe Store.
PROMPT: How many department stores are there downstairs? What are their names?
RESPONSE: There are two department stores downstairs. Their names are Lead's Department Store and Homer's Department Store.
PROMPT: Steve needs to buy paper and pencils. Where can he buy them? Write down the names of four places.
RESPONSE: Gene's Variety Store, Lead's Department Store, Homer's Department Store, Sam's Drugstore.
PROMPT: Where can Joe buy some tools?
RESPONSE: Lead's Department Store or Homer's Department Store.
# Source: LLA 2A Figure 5
$DIALOGUE Shopping at the Mall
ID: 2a-f5
INTRO: Frank and Doris talk about a day at the mall. Just listen — Doris did all the shopping; Frank only asks the questions.
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the dialogue.
Frank: Did you go shopping at the mall today? {bk10-l2a-f5-01.mp3}
Doris: I sure did. It was very crowded. At first I couldn't find a place in the parking lot. Finally I found one. {bk10-l2a-f5-02.mp3}
Frank: Where did you shop? {bk10-l2a-f5-03.mp3}
Doris: 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. {bk10-l2a-f5-04.mp3}
Frank: Did you go to any other stores? {bk10-l2a-f5-05.mp3}
Doris: Yes. I went to the book shop. I was looking for a book, but they didn't have it. {bk10-l2a-f5-06.mp3}
Frank: Did you have lunch at the cafeteria? {bk10-l2a-f5-07.mp3}
Doris: Yes, I did. It was delicious. {bk10-l2a-f5-08.mp3}
# Source: LLA 2A Figure 5 (questions)
$PRODUCE Questions About the Dialogue
ID: 2a-f5-b
REFERENCE
INTRO: Answer the questions about Frank and Doris's conversation aloud, then repeat the correct answer.
INSTRUCTION: Answer aloud with a full sentence.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
REPEAT
PROMPT: Where did the woman go shopping? {bk10-l2a-f5-09-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: The woman went shopping at the mall. {bk10-l2a-f5-09-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where did she park? {bk10-l2a-f5-10-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: She parked in the parking lot. {bk10-l2a-f5-10-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where did the woman shop and buy things? {bk10-l2a-f5-11-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: She shopped and bought things at the department store. {bk10-l2a-f5-11-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What other store did she go to? {bk10-l2a-f5-12-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: She went to the bookshop. {bk10-l2a-f5-12-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where did she eat lunch? {bk10-l2a-f5-13-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: She ate lunch at the cafeteria. {bk10-l2a-f5-13-a.mp3}
# SKIPPED (book): "A SHOPPING TRIP" — a co-constructed classroom storytelling activity with no fixed answers.
# SKIPPED (book): Reading Skill "WHERE AND WHAT TIME?" and "HOW MUCH?" — depends on a printed store ad or sign image that is missing from the source.
$LESSON 2-2: A Day at the Mall
# Source: LLA 2B Figure 1 (story)
$DIALOGUE Joan at the Shopping Center
ID: 2b-f1
INTRO: This part is built around a small drama: Joan loses her mother at the shopping center. Just listen to the story — it ends well.
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the story.
LINE: Joan went to the shopping center with her mother. {page_035_001.jpg} {bk10-l2b-f1-01a.mp3}
LINE: Her mother went up the stairs to the second floor. {page_035_002.jpg} {bk10-l2b-f1-01b.mp3}
LINE: Joan didn't see her mother leave. She was alone. {bk10-l2b-f1-01c.mp3}
LINE: When she realized that, she was afraid and she cried. {page_035_003.jpg} {bk10-l2b-f1-01d.mp3}
LINE: Everybody tried to help her. {page_036_001.jpg} {bk10-l2b-f1-01e.mp3}
LINE: Joan's mother came back down on the escalator. {page_036_002.jpg} {bk10-l2b-f1-01f.mp3}
LINE: Everyone was glad to see her. {bk10-l2b-f1-01g.mp3}
LINE: When Joan saw her mother, she was ready to go home. {page_036_003.jpg} {bk10-l2b-f1-01h.mp3}
LINE: The mother politely thanked everyone for their help. {bk10-l2b-f1-01i.mp3}
LINE: Joan decided to watch her mother more carefully next time. {page_036_004.jpg} {bk10-l2b-f1-01j.mp3}
LINE: After supper, she told her neighbor about her day in the mall. {page_037_001.jpg} {bk10-l2b-f1-01k.mp3}
# Source: LLA 2B Figure 1 (vocabulary)
$DIALOGUE Story Vocabulary
ID: 2b-f1-b
INTRO: Now the story's vocabulary, one word at a time. Repeat each word and its sentence.
INSTRUCTION: Repeat the word and the sentence.
REPEAT
VOCAB: supper
LINE: Another name for dinner is supper. {bk10-l2b-f1-02.mp3}
VOCAB: shopping center
LINE: Joan went to the shopping center with her mother. {page_035_001.jpg} {bk10-l2b-f1-03.mp3}
VOCAB: up
VOCAB: stairs
VOCAB: floor
LINE: Her mother went up the stairs to the second floor. {page_035_002.jpg} {bk10-l2b-f1-04.mp3}
VOCAB: alone
LINE: Joan didn't see her mother leave. She was all alone. {bk10-l2b-f1-05.mp3}
VOCAB: afraid
LINE: When she realized that, she was afraid and she cried. {page_035_003.jpg} {bk10-l2b-f1-06.mp3}
VOCAB: everybody
LINE: Everybody tried to help her. {page_036_001.jpg} {bk10-l2b-f1-07.mp3}
VOCAB: down
VOCAB: escalator
LINE: Joan's mother came back down on the escalator. {page_036_002.jpg} {bk10-l2b-f1-08.mp3}
VOCAB: everyone
LINE: Everyone was glad to see her. {bk10-l2b-f1-09.mp3}
VOCAB: ready
LINE: When Joan saw her mother, she was ready to go home. {page_036_003.jpg} {bk10-l2b-f1-10.mp3}
VOCAB: politely
LINE: The mother politely thanked everyone for their help. {bk10-l2b-f1-11.mp3}
VOCAB: decided
LINE: Joan decided to watch her mother more carefully next time. {page_036_004.jpg} {bk10-l2b-f1-12.mp3}
VOCAB: neighbor
LINE: After supper, Joan told her neighbor about her day at the mall. {page_037_001.jpg} {bk10-l2b-f1-13.mp3}
# Source: LLA 2B Figure 2
$SELECT True or False: Joan's Day
ID: 2b-f2
INTRO: True or false about Joan's day. Listen to each statement and tap your answer.
INSTRUCTION: Tap True or False.
OPTION: t | True
OPTION: f | False
PROMPT: Joan and her mother went to a shopping center. {bk10-l2b-f2-01.mp3}
ANSWER: t
FEEDBACK: Joan and her mother went to a shopping center. {bk10-l2b-f2-01-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: Joan and her mother went on the escalator to the second floor. {bk10-l2b-f2-02.mp3}
ANSWER: f
FEEDBACK: Joan's mother went up the stairs to the second floor. {bk10-l2b-f2-02-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: Joan wasn't afraid to be alone. {bk10-l2b-f2-03.mp3}
ANSWER: f
FEEDBACK: Joan was afraid to be alone. {bk10-l2b-f2-03-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: Everybody tried to help Joan. {bk10-l2b-f2-04.mp3}
ANSWER: t
FEEDBACK: Everybody tried to help Joan. {bk10-l2b-f2-04-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: Joan's mother came down on the escalator. {bk10-l2b-f2-05.mp3}
ANSWER: t
FEEDBACK: Joan's mother came down on the escalator. {bk10-l2b-f2-05-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: Joan didn't want to go home and eat. {bk10-l2b-f2-06.mp3}
ANSWER: f
FEEDBACK: Joan was ready to go home. {bk10-l2b-f2-06-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: Joan decided to watch her mother more carefully next time. {bk10-l2b-f2-07.mp3}
ANSWER: t
FEEDBACK: Joan decided to watch her mother more carefully next time. {bk10-l2b-f2-07-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: Joan didn't want to talk about her day at the mall. {bk10-l2b-f2-08.mp3}
ANSWER: f
FEEDBACK: After dinner, she told her neighbor about her day at the mall. {bk10-l2b-f2-08-fb.mp3}
# Source: LLA 2B Figure 3
$PRODUCE Spelling Practice
ID: 2b-f3
INPUT: type
CHECK: exact
INTRO: Spelling time. Listen to each word being spelled out, letter by letter, and type it.
INSTRUCTION: Type the word you hear spelled out.
PROMPT: shopping center. S-H-O-P-P-I-N-G, shopping. C-E-N-T-E-R, center. {bk10-l2b-f3-01.mp3}
RESPONSE: shopping center
PROMPT: upstairs. U-P-S-T-A-I-R-S, upstairs. {bk10-l2b-f3-02.mp3}
RESPONSE: upstairs
PROMPT: alone. A-L-O-N-E, alone. {bk10-l2b-f3-03.mp3}
RESPONSE: alone
PROMPT: afraid. A-F-R-A-I-D, afraid. {bk10-l2b-f3-04.mp3}
RESPONSE: afraid
PROMPT: everybody. E-V-E-R-Y-B-O-D-Y, everybody. {bk10-l2b-f3-05.mp3}
RESPONSE: everybody
PROMPT: supper. S-U-P-P-E-R, supper. {bk10-l2b-f3-06.mp3}
RESPONSE: supper
PROMPT: neighbor. N-E-I-G-H-B-O-R, neighbor. {bk10-l2b-f3-07.mp3}
RESPONSE: neighbor
PROMPT: mall. M-A-L-L, mall. {bk10-l2b-f3-08.mp3}
RESPONSE: mall
PROMPT: receive. R-E-C-E-I-V-E, receive. {bk10-l2b-f3-09.mp3}
RESPONSE: receive
PROMPT: cafeteria. C-A-F-E-T-E-R-I-A, cafeteria. {bk10-l2b-f3-10.mp3}
RESPONSE: cafeteria
# Source: ST §My Neighbor, Mrs. Wright
$DIALOGUE My Neighbor, Mrs. Wright
ID: l2-s10
INTRO: Meet Jane and her favorite neighbor, Mrs. Wright — sixty-five years old, lives alone, and an excellent cook. The story reuses the words you just practiced. Listen, read, and repeat.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each line.
REPEAT
LINE: Mrs. Wright and I live in the same apartment building. She's my favorite neighbor.
VOCAB: downstairs
LINE: She lives in a downstairs apartment.
VOCAB: upstairs
LINE: I live upstairs.
LINE: She's 65 years old and no one lives with her. She lives alone.
LINE: Sometimes we go shopping together.
VOCAB: polite
LINE: I help her take her packages to her apartment. She says that I'm very polite because I help her.
VOCAB: afraid (of)
LINE: I worry about her. I asked her, "Are you afraid to live alone?"
VOCAB: to shake | shook
LINE: She shook her head and said she wasn't afraid.
VOCAB: to write down | wrote down
LINE: One day I wrote down my phone number and stuck it on her phone table.
LINE: I told her to call me when she needed something. She was pleased and said, "Thank you."
LINE: Last Friday, she asked me to have supper with her.
LINE: I went to her apartment at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Wright is a very good cook. She cooked some delicious chicken with potatoes. I really enjoyed my supper.
VOCAB: to decide | decided
LINE: After I got home, I wanted to do something nice for her. I decided to buy her a pet.
LINE: I knew she liked cats. I went to the pet shop and found a beautiful cat. I bought the cat and took it to her.
VOCAB: to receive | receive
LINE: She was very glad to receive the little cat and called him Poly.
LINE: "Why did you call him Poly?" I asked. She said, "I always want to remember you, Jane, my very polite neighbor."
LINE: I was happy that she liked the cat, but I was happier that now she didn't live alone.
# Source: ST §Answer About Mrs. Wright
$PRODUCE Answer About Mrs. Wright
ID: l2-s11
REFERENCE
INTRO: Now answer questions about Jane and Mrs. Wright. Type your answers — the story is there to check if Poly's origin escapes you.
INSTRUCTION: Type your answer.
INPUT: type
CHECK: llm
SHOW_PROMPT
RUBRIC: Treat the model answer as the factual key. Accept any reasonable phrasing.
PROMPT: Why do you think Jane called Mrs. Wright her neighbor?
RESPONSE: Because they live in the same apartment building.
PROMPT: Is Mrs. Wright's apartment on the first floor or the second floor?
RESPONSE: It is on the first floor (downstairs).
PROMPT: Does Mrs. Wright's family live with her?
RESPONSE: No, she lives alone.
PROMPT: What does Mrs. Wright say about Jane?
RESPONSE: She says Jane is very polite.
PROMPT: Is Mrs. Wright afraid to live alone?
RESPONSE: No, she wasn't afraid.
PROMPT: What did Mrs. Wright do when she told Jane that she wasn't afraid?
RESPONSE: She shook her head.
PROMPT: What did Jane do with her phone number?
RESPONSE: She wrote it down and stuck it on Mrs. Wright's phone table.
PROMPT: What happened last Friday?
RESPONSE: Jane had supper with Mrs. Wright at 7:00 p.m.
PROMPT: What did Jane decide to do for Mrs. Wright?
RESPONSE: Jane decided to buy her a pet cat.
PROMPT: What did Mrs. Wright receive?
RESPONSE: She received the little cat.
PROMPT: Why was the cat called "Poly?"
RESPONSE: Because it reminded her of Jane, her very polite neighbor.
PROMPT: What made Jane happier?
RESPONSE: She was happier that now Mrs. Wright didn't live alone.
$LESSON 2-3: Making Introductions
# Source: ST §An Introduction
$DIALOGUE An Introduction
ID: l2-s5
INTRO: New part, new skill: introducing people. Listen to Steve introduce Don to John, and repeat each line.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each line.
REPEAT
VOCAB: Have you met
Steve: John, have you met Don Clark? {st-page_061_001.jpg}
John: No, I haven't. {st-page_061_001.jpg}
VOCAB: let
VOCAB: to introduce | introduce
VOCAB: Let me introduce
Steve: Well, let me introduce him to you. {st-page_061_001.jpg}
VOCAB: I'd like you to meet
Steve: John, I'd like you to meet Don Clark. {st-page_061_002.jpg}
VOCAB: It's a pleasure to meet you.
John: It's a pleasure to meet you. {st-page_061_002.jpg}
Don: Glad to meet you, too. {st-page_061_002.jpg}
# Source: ST §Pleased to Meet You
$DIALOGUE Pleased to Meet You {st-page_062_001.jpg}
ID: l2-s6
INTRO: A more formal introduction, this time between officers. Listen and repeat each line.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each line.
REPEAT
Captain_James: Major Stans, let me introduce Captain Gray. Major Stans, Captain Gray.
VOCAB: How do you do?
Major_Stans: How do you do, Captain Gray?
Captain_Gray: How do you do, sir? I'm pleased to meet you.
Major_Stans: Are you new in town?
Captain_Gray: Yes, I arrived just two days ago.
# Source: ST §Do You Want a Shake?
$DIALOGUE Do You Want a Shake? {st-page_063_001.jpg}
ID: l2-s7
INTRO: Dorothy wants to know why Chris is shaking a glass. Listen to the dialog, then repeat it — and pick up the verb "to shake" on the way.
INSTRUCTION: Listen, then repeat each line.
REPEAT
Dorothy: Chris, why are you shaking that glass?
Chris: I'm making a chocolate shake.
Dorothy: How do you make it?
VOCAB: to shake | shake
Chris: Well, I put some milk, chocolate, and ice cream in a glass with a top on it. Then I shake it. It's a delicious drink. Would you like one?
Dorothy: No, thanks.
# SKIPPED (book): "RULES FOR INTRODUCTIONS" — instructor-read listening exercise with no text provided.
# Source: ST §Introductions: Men to Women
$DIALOGUE Introductions: Men to Women
ID: l2-s16
INTRO: There are rules for polite introductions. Rule one: introduce men to women — speak to the woman first. Listen and repeat.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each line.
REPEAT
Narrator: Introduce men to women. Speak to and look at the woman first. Tell her the man's complete name. Then tell the man the woman's complete name. {st-page_073_001.jpg}
David: Hello, John. I'd like you to meet a friend of mine. Jane, this is John Green. John, Jane Woods.
Jane: Hello, John. It's nice meeting you.
Jeff: Hello, Mrs. Smith. How are you?
Mrs_Smith: I'm fine, thanks. How are you?
Jeff: I'd like you to meet my brother, Mark.
Mrs_Smith: How do you do, Mark? I'm glad to know you.
# Source: ST §Introductions: Younger to Older
$DIALOGUE Introductions: Younger to Older
ID: l2-s17
INTRO: Rule two: introduce younger people to older people — the older person hears the name first. Listen and repeat.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each line.
REPEAT
Narrator: Introduce younger people to older people. Look at or speak to the older person first. {st-page_074_001.jpg}
Mrs_Barr: Dr. Rivers, have you met Miss Betty Ash? She'll start your English class next week.
Dr_Rivers: I'm happy to know you, Miss Ash. I hope you'll like my class.
Miss_Ash: How do you do, sir?
Mr_West: Mr. Farr, I want you to meet my son Tommy.
Mr_Farr: It's nice to meet you.
Tommy: Thank you, sir.
# Source: ST §Introductions: Lower to Higher Rank
$DIALOGUE Introductions: Lower to Higher Rank
ID: l2-s18
INTRO: Rule three: introduce people of lower rank to people of higher rank. Generals first, sergeants second. Listen and repeat.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each line.
REPEAT
Narrator: Introduce people of lower rank to people of higher rank. Look at or speak to the person of higher rank and introduce the person of lower rank. {st-page_075_001.jpg}
Col_Green: General Briggs, let me introduce Sergeant Mark Stacy. Sergeant Stacy is going to be your new driver.
Sgt_Stacy: How do you do, sir?
Gen_Briggs: Welcome, sergeant. I understand you're a very good driver.
Capt_Barber: Colonel Flowers, do you know Captain Phillip Prince?
Col_Flowers: It's a pleasure to meet you, Captain Prince.
Capt_Prince: Thank you, sir.
# SKIPPED (book): "LET ME INTRODUCE YOU TO ...." and "HOW DO YOU DO, ...." — open-ended role-play / group practice introducing classmates.
# Source: ST §Everyone / Everybody
$GRAMMAR Everyone and Everybody
ID: l2-s8
INTRO: One small grammar point before we move on. "Everyone" and "everybody" mean the same thing — and both take a singular verb, even though they mean a crowd.
| | | |
|---|---|---|
| Does | everyone<br>everybody | like to go to the mall? |
| | | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes, | everyone | likes to go to the mall. |
| No, not | everybody | |
# Source: ST §Ask and Answer: Everyone / Everybody
$PRODUCE Ask and Answer: Everyone or Everybody
ID: l2-s9
INTRO: Use each cue to ask a question with "everyone" or "everybody", then answer it yes or no. Remember: singular verb.
INSTRUCTION: Ask the question and answer yes or no.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: llm
SHOW_PROMPT
RUBRIC: Accept a question using everyone or everybody with a singular verb, followed by a logical yes/no answer — complete or short, with either "everyone" or "everybody".
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: like to go to the mall
RESPONSE: Does everyone like to go to the mall? Yes, everybody likes to go to the mall.
PROMPT: like weekends
RESPONSE: Does everyone like weekends? Yes, everybody likes weekends.
PROMPT: is tired today
RESPONSE: Is everyone tired today? No, not everybody is tired today.
PROMPT: go shopping at the mall
RESPONSE: Does everybody go shopping at the mall? Yes, everyone goes shopping at the mall.
PROMPT: want more chicken
RESPONSE: Does everyone want more chicken? No, not everybody wants more chicken.
PROMPT: in this office have a holiday on Monday
RESPONSE: Does everyone in this office have a holiday on Monday? Yes, everybody in this office has a holiday on Monday.
PROMPT: like to have free time
RESPONSE: Does everybody like to have free time? Yes, everyone likes to have free time.
PROMPT: enjoy parties
RESPONSE: Does everyone enjoy parties? Yes, everybody enjoys parties.
PROMPT: work on weekdays
RESPONSE: Does everybody work on weekdays? No, not everyone works on weekdays.
PROMPT: get up late on weekends
RESPONSE: Does everyone get up late on weekends? No, not everybody gets up late on weekends.
PROMPT: in class speak English
RESPONSE: Does everyone in class speak English? Yes, everybody in class speaks English.
$LESSON 2-4: Glad to Meet You — Adjective + Infinitive
# Source: ST §Predicate Adjective + Infinitive (grammar)
$GRAMMAR Adjective + Infinitive
ID: l2-s12
INTRO: In this part you'll learn the pattern behind "pleased to meet you": an adjective followed by an infinitive — glad to help, ready to go, afraid to ask.
The infinitive form of the verb (to eat, to leave, to say, etc.) can sometimes follow an adjective in the pattern:
**Subject + BE + adjective + infinitive.**
| | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted isn't | ready | to leave | the party. |
| Col Davis will be | pleased | to speak | at graduation. |
| Calvin was | upset | to hear | about the accident. |
| Janet is | happy | to be | back in town. |
| Frank was | glad | to help | Judy move. |
| Lt Brooks is | sorry | to say | good-bye to his men. |
| Is Linda | afraid | to live | alone? |
# Source: ST §Predicate Adjective + Infinitive (sentences)
$DIALOGUE Adjective + Infinitive in Sentences
ID: l2-s13
INTRO: Here's the pattern in ten everyday sentences. Listen and repeat each one.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each sentence.
REPEAT
LINE: When will you be ready to go?
LINE: I'm pleased to be here today.
LINE: Mrs. Johnson isn't afraid to live alone.
LINE: Peter is glad to be a student in the United States.
LINE: The major was sorry to hear the bad news.
LINE: Was Arthur upset to see his score?
LINE: Robert was very happy to see you last night.
LINE: The children aren't ready to eat.
LINE: Pvt Andrews is afraid to talk to the captain.
LINE: Kevin will be glad to help you move.
# Source: LLA 2B Figure 4
$PRODUCE Make a New Sentence
ID: 2b-f4
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
REPEAT
INTRO: Now drill the pattern. Listen to the short sentence, use the words on the screen to combine them into one sentence with a to-infinitive, then repeat the correct answer.
INSTRUCTION: Say the new combined sentence aloud.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Sam was glad. {bk10-l2b-f4-ex.mp3}
TEMPLATE: He *has* a new car.
RESPONSE: Sam was glad to have a new car. {bk10-l2b-f4-ex-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Fran is pleased. {bk10-l2b-f4-01.mp3}
TEMPLATE: She *has* a new coat.
RESPONSE: Fran is pleased to have a new coat. {bk10-l2b-f4-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Roger is sorry. {bk10-l2b-f4-02.mp3}
TEMPLATE: He's *leaving* Texas.
RESPONSE: Roger is sorry to leave Texas. {bk10-l2b-f4-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Jane is afraid. {bk10-l2b-f4-03.mp3}
TEMPLATE: She's *going* to the doctor's.
RESPONSE: Jane is afraid to go to the doctors. {bk10-l2b-f4-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Lil was happy. {bk10-l2b-f4-04.mp3}
TEMPLATE: She *got* the message.
RESPONSE: Lil was happy to get the message. {bk10-l2b-f4-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Max was surprised. {bk10-l2b-f4-05.mp3}
TEMPLATE: He *lost* his ID.
RESPONSE: Max was surprised to find his ID under the bed. {bk10-l2b-f4-05-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 2B Figure 5
$PRODUCE Answer with an Infinitive
ID: 2b-f5
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
REPEAT
INTRO: Same pattern, now in answers. Listen to the question, answer it aloud using the words on the screen, then repeat the correct answer.
INSTRUCTION: Answer aloud using the cue words.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Is he happy? {bk10-l2b-f5-ex.mp3}
TEMPLATE: yes, *go* home
RESPONSE: Yes, he's happy to go home tomorrow. {bk10-l2b-f5-ex-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Was Jane afraid? {bk10-l2b-f5-01.mp3}
TEMPLATE: yes, *lose* her wallet
RESPONSE: Yes, she was afraid to lose her wallet. {bk10-l2b-f5-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What was he scared to do? {bk10-l2b-f5-02.mp3}
TEMPLATE: *cross* the highway
RESPONSE: He was scared to cross the highway. {bk10-l2b-f5-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Were they happy? {bk10-l2b-f5-03.mp3}
TEMPLATE: no, *move* out of town
RESPONSE: No, they weren't happy to move out of town. {bk10-l2b-f5-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Is it dangerous here? {bk10-l2b-f5-04.mp3}
TEMPLATE: yes, *swim*
RESPONSE: Yes, it's dangerous to swim here. {bk10-l2b-f5-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Is John glad? {bk10-l2b-f5-05.mp3}
TEMPLATE: no, *change* jobs
RESPONSE: No, he's not glad to change jobs. {bk10-l2b-f5-05-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 2B Figure 6
$PRODUCE Ask a Question
ID: 2b-f6
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
REPEAT
INTRO: Your turn to ask. Use the words on the screen to form a question aloud, then repeat the correct question.
INSTRUCTION: Ask the question aloud.
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: you / ready / eat
RESPONSE: Are you ready to eat? {bk10-l2b-f6-ex.mp3}
TEMPLATE: you / ready / go
RESPONSE: Are you ready to go? {bk10-l2b-f6-01.mp3}
TEMPLATE: he / sad / leave
RESPONSE: Is he sad to leave? {bk10-l2b-f6-02.mp3}
TEMPLATE: it / safe / play here
RESPONSE: Is it safe to play here? {bk10-l2b-f6-03.mp3}
TEMPLATE: you / afraid / swim
RESPONSE: Are you afraid to swim? {bk10-l2b-f6-04.mp3}
TEMPLATE: they / ready / eat
RESPONSE: Are they ready to eat? {bk10-l2b-f6-05.mp3}
TEMPLATE: she / happy / leave
RESPONSE: Is she happy to leave? {bk10-l2b-f6-06.mp3}
# Source: ST §Yes, I'll Be Happy To...
$PRODUCE Yes, I'll Be Happy To
ID: l2-s15
INTRO: Now be polite under pressure. Answer each request or remark using the cue in parentheses — "Yes, I'll be happy to help," and so on.
INSTRUCTION: Answer aloud using the cue.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: llm
SHOW_PROMPT
RUBRIC: The learner must form a polite response using the cue adjective + an infinitive verb phrase that logically answers the prompt.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: I'm late. Can you pick up my clothes at the laundry? (yes/happy)
RESPONSE: Yes, I'll be happy to pick up your clothes.
PROMPT: The movie starts at 1730. Are you ready to go? (no/but/ready)
RESPONSE: No, but I'll be ready to go soon.
PROMPT: Sgt Campos lost his wallet. Did you know that? (yes/sorry)
RESPONSE: Yes, I'm sorry to hear that.
PROMPT: It's very dark in here. Are you afraid to be alone? (no/not afraid)
RESPONSE: No, I'm not afraid to be alone.
PROMPT: There's Terry. Do you want to meet her? (yes/pleased)
RESPONSE: Yes, I'll be pleased to meet her.
PROMPT: Oh no! I don't have enough money. Can I borrow some? (yes/glad)
RESPONSE: Yes, I'll be glad to lend you some.
PROMPT: Jim made a low score on his quiz. Did he see it? (yes/and/upset)
RESPONSE: Yes, and he was upset to see it.
PROMPT: It's 5:30! I have to finish this today. Would you help me? (yes/glad)
RESPONSE: Yes, I'll be glad to help you.
PROMPT: Are you in Jane's class? She really needs help with her French. (no/but/happy)
RESPONSE: No, but I'll be happy to help her.
$LESSON 2-5: The Plane Leaves at Nine — Simple Present as Future
# Source: ST §Simple Present as Future
$GRAMMAR Simple Present as Future
ID: l2-s19
INTRO: In this part you'll learn a handy trick: English uses the simple present for scheduled future events — "The plane leaves at nine."
Sometimes we use the simple present tense to express a future action.
| | | |
|---|---|---|
| The bus | will arrive | tomorrow. |
| | is going to arrive | |
| | is arriving | |
| | arrives | |
# Source: ST §Tony's Plane Arrives at 3:05
$DIALOGUE Tony's Travel Plans
ID: l2-s20
INTRO: Tony checks his trip with a travel agent. Notice how the present tense does all the future work — the plane hasn't moved yet. Listen and repeat.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each line.
REPEAT
Tony_White: Hello, Ms. Dodson. Am I leaving on Monday?
Travel_Agent: Yes, you are. You need to be at the airport at 2 o'clock.
Tony_White: What time will the plane take off?
Travel_Agent: Your plane takes off at 2:45.
Tony_White: When is the plane going to land in Florida?
Travel_Agent: The plane lands at 8:35 that evening.
Tony_White: Will someone pick me up at the airport?
Travel_Agent: Yes, the hotel car picks you up at 8:45 and takes you to the hotel.
Tony_White: When will I return?
Travel_Agent: Sunday morning. Your plane leaves Florida at 9:00 a.m. It arrives here at 3:05 that afternoon.
Tony_White: Thank you for the information.
Travel_Agent: Here's a schedule for the trip, sir. Have a good time.
Tony_White: Thanks again.
# Source: ST §The Game Starts Tonight
$PRODUCE The Game Starts Tonight
ID: l2-s21
INTRO: Change each sentence to the simple present tense for a future action, then check the model.
INSTRUCTION: Say the sentence in the simple present.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
SHOW_PROMPT
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: The game will start tonight at 1800.
RESPONSE: The game starts tonight at 1800.
PROMPT: The train will not arrive at 7:30 tomorrow evening.
RESPONSE: The train does not arrive at 7:30 tomorrow evening.
PROMPT: Col Swanson will speak to the men today.
RESPONSE: Col Swanson speaks to the men today.
PROMPT: Jane is answering the phone from 9:00 until 10:30 tomorrow.
RESPONSE: Jane answers the phone from 9:00 until 10:30 tomorrow.
PROMPT: Larry is going to drive to Dallas next Monday.
RESPONSE: Larry drives to Dallas next Monday.
PROMPT: The plane is not taking off at 9:45 tomorrow.
RESPONSE: The plane does not take off at 9:45 tomorrow.
PROMPT: Thirty students are graduating next Thursday.
RESPONSE: Thirty students graduate next Thursday.
PROMPT: Mel is going to learn how to operate the machine tomorrow.
RESPONSE: Mel learns how to operate the machine tomorrow.
PROMPT: Kevin will ride with John on Thursday.
RESPONSE: Kevin rides with John on Thursday.
# Source: ST §When Does He Leave?
$PRODUCE When Does He Leave?
ID: l2-s22
INTRO: Now work backwards. Read each sentence and ask a question about the underlined word or words.
INSTRUCTION: Ask a question about the emphasized word(s).
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
SHOW_PROMPT
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: He'll leave *tomorrow*.
RESPONSE: When does he leave?
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Joe plays *baseball* next Friday.
RESPONSE: What does Joe play next Friday?
PROMPT: *Mr. Davis* teaches from 1200-1400 next week.
RESPONSE: Who teaches from 1200-1400 next week?
PROMPT: Captain Lawrence is leaving at *1600* Thursday afternoon.
RESPONSE: What time is Captain Lawrence leaving Thursday afternoon?
PROMPT: Al will swim at *Gill's gym* today.
RESPONSE: Where will Al swim today?
PROMPT: Charlie is coming home at *7:00*.
RESPONSE: What time is Charlie coming home?
PROMPT: Mrs. Smith will cook fish on *Friday*.
RESPONSE: When will Mrs. Smith cook fish?
PROMPT: *The Green's* check in at 4:00 tomorrow.
RESPONSE: Who checks in at 4:00 tomorrow?
# Source: ST §Yes, It Leaves...
$PRODUCE Yes, It Leaves At...
ID: l2-s23
INTRO: Ask and answer using the cues — planes, games, and check-out times. Say both the question and the answer.
INSTRUCTION: Ask and answer based on the cues.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: llm
SHOW_PROMPT
RUBRIC: The learner must form a simple-present question from the first cue and answer it correctly based on the second cue. Either "the" or "your" is fine in the question, and the answer may be full or short (e.g. "Yes, it does.").
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: plane/leave/tonight (yes)
RESPONSE: Does your plane leave tonight? Yes, it does.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: plane/leave/tonight (no/tomorrow/morning)
RESPONSE: Does your plane leave tonight? No, it leaves tomorrow morning.
PROMPT: plane/arrive/afternoon (yes/2 p.m.)
RESPONSE: Does the plane arrive in the afternoon? Yes, it arrives at 2 p.m.
PROMPT: plane/arrive/afternoon (no/tomorrow/4 p.m.)
RESPONSE: Does the plane arrive in the afternoon? No, it arrives tomorrow at 4 p.m.
PROMPT: game/start/8 o'clock (yes/exactly)
RESPONSE: Does the game start at 8 o'clock? Yes, exactly at 8.
PROMPT: game/start/8 o'clock (no/7:30)
RESPONSE: Does the game start at 8 o'clock? No, it starts at 7:30.
PROMPT: students/check in/tomorrow (yes/7 a.m.)
RESPONSE: Do the students check in tomorrow? Yes, they check in at 7 a.m.
PROMPT: students/check in/tomorrow (no/next Monday)
RESPONSE: Do the students check in tomorrow? No, they check in next Monday.
PROMPT: graduate/next year (yes/next May)
RESPONSE: Do you graduate next year? Yes, I graduate next May.
PROMPT: graduate/next year (no/year after next)
RESPONSE: Do you graduate next year? No, I graduate the year after next.
PROMPT: start/new job/Monday (yes/8 a.m.)
RESPONSE: Do you start your new job on Monday? Yes, I start at 8 a.m.
PROMPT: start/new job/Monday (no/next month)
RESPONSE: Do you start your new job on Monday? No, I start next month.
PROMPT: check out/hotel/tomorrow (yes/3 p.m.)
RESPONSE: Do you check out of the hotel tomorrow? Yes, I check out at 3 p.m.
PROMPT: check out/hotel/tomorrow (no/day after tomorrow)
RESPONSE: Do you check out of the hotel tomorrow? No, I check out the day after tomorrow.
# Source: ST §Martin AFB Graduation Day Schedule
$GRAMMAR Graduation Day Schedule
ID: l2-s24
INTRO: Here's Lt Wilson's graduation-day schedule at Martin AFB, hour by hour. You'll ask and answer questions about it next.
| Time | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 0900 | Information Desk | fill out graduation forms |
| 1000 | book room | check in books |
| 1100 | gym | graduation |
| 1200 | mess hall | lunch |
| 1300 | barracks | check out of room |
| 1430 | airport | plane departs |
# Source: ST §On Graduation Day
$PRODUCE On Graduation Day
ID: l2-s25
REFERENCE
INTRO: Ask and answer questions about Lt Wilson's schedule, using the simple present for his future day. Say both parts aloud.
INSTRUCTION: Ask and answer about the schedule item.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: llm
SHOW_PROMPT
RUBRIC: Treat the model answer as the factual key. Accept any reasonable question about the event's time, place, or activity, with a matching correct answer using the simple present.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: 1100 gym graduation
RESPONSE: What time is the graduation? The graduation is at 1100.
PROMPT: 0900 Information Desk fill out graduation forms
RESPONSE: What does he do at 0900? He fills out graduation forms at the Information Desk.
PROMPT: 1000 book room check in books
RESPONSE: Where does he check in books? He checks in books at the book room.
PROMPT: 1200 mess hall lunch
RESPONSE: What time does he have lunch? He has lunch at 1200 in the mess hall.
PROMPT: 1300 barracks check out of room
RESPONSE: Where does he check out of his room? He checks out of his room at the barracks at 1300.
PROMPT: 1430 airport plane departs
RESPONSE: What happens at 1430? His plane departs from the airport.
$LESSON 2-6: Topics, Main Ideas, and Paragraphs
# Source: LLA 2A Figure 1
$SELECT Topics and Main Ideas
ID: 2a-f1
INTRO: New part, new skill: finding what a paragraph is about. The topic is the subject in a few words; the main idea is the point. Listen to each paragraph, then choose.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the correct answer.
PROMPT: 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. {bk10-l2a-f1-01a.mp3}
OPTION: a | vending machines {bk10-l2a-f1-01b.mp3}
OPTION: b | more change
OPTION: c | a candy bar
ANSWER: a
PROMPT: The topic of the paragraph is "Vending Machines." Now select the main idea. {bk10-l2a-f1-02a.mp3}
OPTION: a | Jan wanted a candy bar.
OPTION: b | Machines don't always work. {bk10-l2a-f1-02b.mp3}
OPTION: c | Jan shook the machine.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: The main idea is: "Machines don't always work." {bk10-l2a-f1-02c.mp3}
PROMPT: 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. {bk10-l2a-f1-03a.mp3}
OPTION: a | giving money back
OPTION: b | feeling good
OPTION: c | money and friendship {bk10-l2a-f1-03b.mp3}
ANSWER: c
PROMPT: The topic of the paragraph is "Money and Friendship." Now select the main idea. {bk10-l2a-f1-04a.mp3}
OPTION: a | Don't lend money to friends. {bk10-l2a-f1-04b.mp3}
OPTION: b | Don't ask friends for advice.
OPTION: c | Friends don't pay back money.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: The main idea is: "Don't lend money to friends." {bk10-l2a-f1-04c.mp3}
PROMPT: 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. {bk10-l2a-f1-05a.mp3}
OPTION: a | Nell's bank
OPTION: b | Nell's work {bk10-l2a-f1-05b.mp3}
OPTION: c | Nell's help
ANSWER: b
PROMPT: The topic is "Nell's Work." Now select the main idea. {bk10-l2a-f1-06a.mp3}
OPTION: a | Nell's bank cashes checks.
OPTION: b | Nell opens and closes accounts.
OPTION: c | Nell likes to work in the bank. {bk10-l2a-f1-06b.mp3}
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: The main idea is: "Nell likes to work in the bank." {bk10-l2a-f1-06c.mp3}
# SKIPPED (book): ST Listening Skills (topic / main idea) — instructor-read paragraphs with no recorded stimulus or printed text; the same skill is covered here by LLA 2A Figures 1 and 6.
# Source: LLA 2A Figure 6 (paragraph 1)
$DIALOGUE Paragraph: Apartment Managers
ID: 2a-f6
INTRO: Now no choices to lean on — you'll find the topic and main idea yourself. First, listen to this paragraph about a hard-working profession.
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the paragraph.
LINE: Apartment managers have a difficult job. {bk10-l2a-f6-01.mp3}
LINE: They make appointments, show the people the empty apartments, and take deposits on the rent. {bk10-l2a-f6-02.mp3}
LINE: They also have to talk to people when things in the apartments break or don't work. {bk10-l2a-f6-03.mp3}
LINE: Many times they have to work longer than 8 hours a day. {bk10-l2a-f6-04.mp3}
LINE: It's not an easy job. {bk10-l2a-f6-05.mp3}
# Source: LLA 2A Figure 6 (topic & main idea 1)
$PRODUCE Topic and Main Idea: Apartment Managers
ID: 2a-f6-b
REFERENCE
INTRO: Type the topic and the main idea of the paragraph you just heard. Short phrases are fine.
INSTRUCTION: Type the topic or main idea.
INPUT: type
CHECK: llm
RUBRIC: For the topic, accept "apartment managers" or similar phrases. For the main idea, accept statements indicating that apartment managers have a difficult, hard, or demanding job.
PROMPT: Write the topic. {bk10-l2a-f6-06-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Apartment managers.
PROMPT: The topic is "Apartment managers." Now write the main idea. {bk10-l2a-f6-07-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Apartment managers have difficult jobs.
# Source: LLA 2A Figure 6 (paragraph 2)
$DIALOGUE Paragraph: Jane's Animals
ID: 2a-f6-c
INTRO: One more paragraph — this one has two dogs, a cat, and a bird in it. Just listen.
INSTRUCTION: Listen to the paragraph.
LINE: Jane likes animals. {bk10-l2a-f6-08.mp3}
LINE: She has 2 dogs, a cat, and a bird. {bk10-l2a-f6-09.mp3}
LINE: She keeps her cat and bird in the house. {bk10-l2a-f6-10.mp3}
LINE: She has a yard with a fence, and her dogs stay outside in the yard. {bk10-l2a-f6-11.mp3}
LINE: She is good to her animals, and she likes to play with them. {bk10-l2a-f6-12.mp3}
# Source: LLA 2A Figure 6 (topic & main idea 2)
$PRODUCE Topic and Main Idea: Jane's Animals
ID: 2a-f6-d
REFERENCE
INTRO: Same job as before: type the topic and the main idea of the paragraph you just heard.
INSTRUCTION: Type the topic or main idea.
INPUT: type
CHECK: llm
RUBRIC: For the topic, accept "Jane's animals," "Jane's pets," or similar phrases. For the main idea, accept statements indicating that Jane likes her animals or pets.
PROMPT: Write the topic. {bk10-l2a-f6-13-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Jane's animals.
PROMPT: The topic is "Jane's animals." Now write the main idea. {bk10-l2a-f6-14-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Jane likes animals.
# Source: ST §Mrs. Lewis's Classes
$DIALOGUE Mrs. Lewis's Classes
ID: l2-s31
INTRO: A short paragraph about Mrs. Lewis and her two language classes. Read and repeat — you'll outline it next.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each line.
REPEAT
LINE: Mrs. Lewis teaches different languages.
LINE: She teaches French and German.
LINE: In her French class, she has four men and six women.
LINE: In her German class she has more men than women.
LINE: She has eight men and three women.
LINE: It doesn't matter to Mrs. Lewis. She enjoys both of her classes.
# Source: ST §Complete the Outline: Mrs. Lewis's Classes
$PRODUCE Outline: Mrs. Lewis's Classes
ID: l2-s32
REFERENCE
INTRO: Now organize what you read. Complete the outline of the paragraph, one slot at a time — the paragraph is there to check.
INSTRUCTION: Complete the outline from the paragraph.
INPUT: type
TEMPLATE: Mrs. Lewis's Classes
SLOT: 1 | First class | French class
SLOT: 2 | Number of men | four men
SLOT: 2 | Number of women | six women
SLOT: 1 | Second class | German class
SLOT: 2 | Number of men | eight men
SLOT: 2 | Number of women | three women
# Source: ST §Many Languages
$DIALOGUE Many Languages
ID: l2-s33
INTRO: One more paragraph to outline — Mr. Gill's class, where everyone seems to speak at least two languages. Read and repeat.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each line.
REPEAT
LINE: Mr. Gill's English class has students from many different countries.
LINE: Some of his students are from Spain, France, and Saudi Arabia.
LINE: His students often speak two languages.
LINE: Most of the students from Spain speak Spanish and French.
LINE: Those from France speak French and German.
LINE: Some of the Saudi Arabians go to school in France.
LINE: Those students can speak Arabic and French.
LINE: Mr. Gill enjoys his class. He has learned many interesting things about the world from his students.
# Source: ST §Complete the Outline: Mr. Gill's Students
$PRODUCE Outline: Mr. Gill's Students
ID: l2-s34
REFERENCE
INTRO: Complete the outline of Mr. Gill's class — three countries, two languages each. The paragraph is there if you need it.
INSTRUCTION: Complete the outline from the paragraph.
INPUT: type
TEMPLATE: Mr. Gill's Students
SLOT: 1 | First country | Spain
SLOT: 2 | First language | Spanish
SLOT: 2 | Second language | French
SLOT: 1 | Second country | France
SLOT: 2 | First language | French
SLOT: 2 | Second language | German
SLOT: 1 | Third country | Saudi Arabia
SLOT: 2 | First language | Arabic
SLOT: 2 | Second language | French
# Source: ST §Match the Sentences: My Apartment
$SELECT Match the Sentences: My Apartment
ID: l2-s35
INTRO: These sentence parts make a little story about furnishing an apartment. Match each beginning with its ending.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the ending that completes each sentence.
OPTION: a | I bought a new stove and refrigerator.
OPTION: b | I bought a new sofa and end tables.
OPTION: c | but now I enjoy my apartment more.
OPTION: d | for my apartment.
TEMPLATE: First, for my living room,
ANSWER: b
TEMPLATE: All these things were expensive,
ANSWER: c
TEMPLATE: I got some new things
ANSWER: d
TEMPLATE: Then for my kitchen,
ANSWER: a
# Source: ST §Order the Sentences: My Apartment
$SELECT Order the Story: My Apartment
ID: l2-s36
ORDER
INTRO: Same story, whole sentences this time. Put them in order so the story makes sense.
INSTRUCTION: Put the sentences in the correct order.
TEMPLATE: Put the story in order.
OPTION: a | I got some new things for my apartment.
OPTION: b | First, for my living room, I bought a new sofa and end tables.
OPTION: c | Then for my kitchen, I bought a new stove and refrigerator.
OPTION: d | All these things were expensive, but now I enjoy my apartment more.
ANSWER: a,b,c,d
# Source: ST §Match the Sentences: The Trip
$SELECT Match the Sentences: The Trip
ID: l2-s37
INTRO: Another story in pieces — Fred and Jane's vacation. Match each beginning with its ending.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the ending that completes each sentence.
OPTION: a | and stayed overnight in many nice hotels.
OPTION: b | a vacation.
OPTION: c | enjoyed their trip.
OPTION: d | rolls of film.
OPTION: e | took a lot of pictures of mountains and lakes.
TEMPLATE: They used many
ANSWER: d
TEMPLATE: Fred and Jane both
ANSWER: c
TEMPLATE: They took a long trip
ANSWER: a
TEMPLATE: They went sightseeing every day and
ANSWER: e
TEMPLATE: Fred and Jane took
ANSWER: b
# Source: ST §Order the Sentences: The Trip
$SELECT Order the Story: The Trip
ID: l2-s38
ORDER
INTRO: Now put Fred and Jane's trip in order, from packing to happy memories.
INSTRUCTION: Put the sentences in the correct order.
TEMPLATE: Put the story in order.
OPTION: a | Fred and Jane took a vacation.
OPTION: b | They took a long trip and stayed overnight in many nice hotels.
OPTION: c | They went sightseeing every day and took a lot of pictures of mountains and lakes.
OPTION: d | They used many rolls of film.
OPTION: e | Fred and Jane both enjoyed their trip.
ANSWER: a,b,c,d,e
# SKIPPED (book): Writing Skill "HOW DO I DO IT?" — filling out personal data forms.
$LESSON 2-7: Around the Mall — Prepositions, Review, and Dictation
# Source: ST §Logar Shopping Center Directory (prepositions)
$DIALOGUE Where in the Mall? {st-page_085_001.jpg}
ID: l2-s28
INTRO: Last part. First: saying where things are — next to, above, behind, across from. Look at the mall directory, listen to each sentence, and repeat it.
INSTRUCTION: Look at the directory, listen, and repeat.
REPEAT
LINE: Pete's Pet Shop is across from Homer's Department Store.
LINE: Dan's Shoe Store is in the mall.
LINE: Bernice bought her new glasses at the Eye Glass Shop.
LINE: Karr's Cafeteria isn't by the mall. It's in the mall.
LINE: Leo's Card Shop is on the first floor.
LINE: Part of Starr Shoe Store is in back of Fast Chicken.
LINE: The World Travel Agency is next to the Eyeglass Shop.
LINE: The escalator is in front of Karr's Cafeteria.
LINE: Sam's Drugstore is above Nova Movie Theater.
LINE: Myra's Women's Clothing Store is below Kid's Room.
LINE: Pete's Pet Shop is near Ben's Barbershop.
LINE: Part of Gene's Variety Store is behind Pete's Pet Shop.
LINE: The first floor is below or under the second floor.
# Source: ST §On It, Under It, By It!
$PRODUCE On It, Under It, By It {st-page_087_001.jpg}
ID: l2-s29
INTRO: You'll see a picture of a living room — a man, a girl, a cat, and some furniture. Answer each question aloud with a preposition of place.
INSTRUCTION: Answer the questions about the picture.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: llm
SHOW_PROMPT
RUBRIC: Treat the model answer as the factual key. Accept any phrasing that states the same location with a correct preposition of place.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Is the sofa by the door?
RESPONSE: Yes, the sofa is by the door.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Where's the picture?
RESPONSE: The picture is by the window.
PROMPT: Is the girl sitting on the desk?
RESPONSE: No, she's not sitting on the desk, she's sitting at the desk.
PROMPT: Where is the cat?
RESPONSE: The cat is near the sofa.
PROMPT: Where is the man sitting?
RESPONSE: He's sitting in the armchair.
# Source: ST §Ask with Where
$PRODUCE Ask with Where
ID: l2-s30
INTRO: Someone needs something — you supply the "where" question and a sensible answer. Say both parts aloud.
INSTRUCTION: Ask a question with "where" and answer it.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: llm
SHOW_PROMPT
RUBRIC: Accept a "where" question logically related to the prompt, and a reasonable answer providing a location.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Jerry is looking for his father.
RESPONSE: Where is his father? He's sitting in the chair.
PROMPT: June wants an apple.
RESPONSE: Where is the apple? It's on the table.
PROMPT: I'm tired. I want to sit down.
RESPONSE: Where can I sit? You can sit on the sofa.
PROMPT: I want to call my friend.
RESPONSE: Where is the phone? It's on the desk.
PROMPT: Teddy, we need to feed the cat.
RESPONSE: Where is the cat? It's under the table.
PROMPT: I heard that you have a new picture.
RESPONSE: Where is the picture? It's on the wall.
# SKIPPED (book): "WHO IS SITTING ...?" — classroom-dependent visual task.
# Source: ST §Make One Sentence (kept as a spaced retrieval pass; TTS twin of LLA 2B Figure 4)
$PRODUCE Make One Sentence (Review)
ID: l2-s14
INTRO: Remember adjective + infinitive from earlier? Prove it. Read the two sentences, then combine them into one, aloud — no tape to help this time.
INSTRUCTION: Read the two sentences. Then say one combined sentence.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
SHOW_PROMPT
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Harry is happy. He has a new car.
RESPONSE: Harry is happy to have a new car.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Lt Anderson was upset. He saw the high bill.
RESPONSE: Lt Anderson was upset to see the high bill.
PROMPT: Jane isn't afraid. She lives alone.
RESPONSE: Jane isn't afraid to live alone.
PROMPT: Jack was pleased. He heard from Ted.
RESPONSE: Jack was pleased to hear from Ted.
PROMPT: The captain is ready. He's going to the gym.
RESPONSE: The captain is ready to go to the gym.
PROMPT: Dennis is glad. He has a new bicycle.
RESPONSE: Dennis is glad to have a new bicycle.
PROMPT: Mr. Stevens was sorry. He heard about the accident.
RESPONSE: Mr. Stevens was sorry to hear about the accident.
PROMPT: Susan and Peggy aren't ready. They are going to the mall.
RESPONSE: Susan and Peggy aren't ready to go to the mall.
PROMPT: Maggie was upset. She lost her money.
RESPONSE: Maggie was upset to lose her money.
PROMPT: Frank was happy. He learned how to drive.
RESPONSE: Frank was happy to learn how to drive.
PROMPT: Nancy was glad. She received a letter from her brother.
RESPONSE: Nancy was glad to receive a letter from her brother.
PROMPT: Joe Montana was upset. He broke his leg.
RESPONSE: Joe Montana was upset to break his leg.
# Source: LLA 2A Figure 4
$SELECT Strong Syllables
ID: 2a-f4
INTRO: Ears only now. Listen to each word and tap the number of its strongest syllable — the one the speaker leans on.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the number of the stressed syllable.
OPTION: 1 | 1
OPTION: 2 | 2
OPTION: 3 | 3
OPTION: 4 | 4
OPTION: 5 | 5
OPTION: 6 | 6
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: apologize
PROMPT: apologize. {bk10-l2a-f4-00.mp3}
ANSWER: 2
TEMPLATE: bicycle
PROMPT: bicycle. {bk10-l2a-f4-01.mp3}
ANSWER: 1
TEMPLATE: complete
PROMPT: complete. {bk10-l2a-f4-02.mp3}
ANSWER: 2
TEMPLATE: automobile
PROMPT: automobile. {bk10-l2a-f4-03.mp3}
ANSWER: 1
TEMPLATE: different
PROMPT: different. {bk10-l2a-f4-04.mp3}
ANSWER: 1
TEMPLATE: information
PROMPT: information. {bk10-l2a-f4-05.mp3}
ANSWER: 3
TEMPLATE: insurance
PROMPT: insurance. {bk10-l2a-f4-06.mp3}
ANSWER: 2
TEMPLATE: immediately
PROMPT: immediately. {bk10-l2a-f4-07.mp3}
ANSWER: 2
TEMPLATE: signature
PROMPT: signature. {bk10-l2a-f4-08.mp3}
ANSWER: 1
TEMPLATE: gymnasium
PROMPT: gymnasium. {bk10-l2a-f4-09.mp3}
ANSWER: 2
TEMPLATE: identification
PROMPT: identification. {bk10-l2a-f4-10.mp3}
ANSWER: 5
# Source: ST §Writing Skill: Mary
$PRODUCE Complete the Paragraph: Mary
ID: l2-s26
INTRO: A short paragraph about Mary and her test score. Type the missing words to complete it. More than one good answer is possible, so just be logical.
INSTRUCTION: Type the missing words to complete the paragraph.
INPUT: type
CHECK: llm
LONGFORM
RUBRIC: Treat the model answer as a guide, not the only key. Accept any words that complete the paragraph logically and grammatically, whether the learner types only the missing words or the full paragraph; reject completions that make a sentence nonsensical or ungrammatical.
TEMPLATE: Mary is a ____ girl because she made a ____ score on her test. Now she can ____ her weekend. She knows she will ____.
RESPONSE: Mary is a happy girl because she made a high score on her test. Now she can enjoy her weekend. She knows she will graduate.
# Source: ST §Writing Skill: The Mall
$PRODUCE Complete the Paragraph: The Mall
ID: l2-s27
INTRO: One more paragraph — everything you know about malls, with gaps. Type the missing words. More than one good answer is possible, so just be logical.
INSTRUCTION: Type the missing words to complete the paragraph.
INPUT: type
CHECK: llm
LONGFORM
RUBRIC: Treat the model answer as a guide, not the only key. Accept any words that complete the paragraph logically and grammatically, whether the learner types only the missing words or the full paragraph; reject completions that make a sentence nonsensical or ungrammatical.
TEMPLATE: People like to shop at a ____. They can park in the ____. There are ____ and many other kinds of stores. Often there are many places to ____ at while you shop. It's ____ to ____ at a ____.
RESPONSE: People like to shop at a mall. They can park in the parking lot. There are department stores and many other kinds of stores. Often there are many places to eat at while you shop. It's nice to go shopping at a shopping center.
# Source: LLA 2B Figure 7
$PRODUCE Dictation: At the Bank
ID: 2b-f7
INPUT: type
CHECK: exact
LONGFORM
INTRO: One last exercise: dictation about opening a bank account. Listen to each sentence and type exactly what you hear. That's Lesson 2 — see you at the bank, and in Lesson 3.
INSTRUCTION: Type the sentence you hear.
PROMPT: Do you know how to open an account at a bank? {bk10-l2b-f7-01.mp3}
RESPONSE: Do you know how to open an account at a bank? {bk10-l2b-f7-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: First select a bank near your home or office. {bk10-l2b-f7-02.mp3}
RESPONSE: First select a bank near your home or office. {bk10-l2b-f7-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Then go to the bank and speak to the bank clerk. {bk10-l2b-f7-03.mp3}
RESPONSE: Then go to the bank and speak to the bank clerk. {bk10-l2b-f7-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: It's best to take your ID with you. {bk10-l2b-f7-04.mp3}
RESPONSE: It's best to take your ID with you. {bk10-l2b-f7-04-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: It is best to take your ID with you.
PROMPT: The bank clerk will ask for your name and address. {bk10-l2b-f7-05.mp3}
RESPONSE: The bank clerk will ask for your name and address. {bk10-l2b-f7-05-a.mp3}
PROMPT: He'll also ask about your job. {bk10-l2b-f7-06.mp3}
RESPONSE: He'll also ask about your job. {bk10-l2b-f7-06-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: He will also ask about your job.
PROMPT: It's good to have a savings account and a checking account. {bk10-l2b-f7-07.mp3}
RESPONSE: It's good to have a savings account and a checking account. {bk10-l2b-f7-07-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: It is good to have a savings account and a checking account.
PROMPT: Open both of them. {bk10-l2b-f7-08.mp3}
RESPONSE: Open both of them. {bk10-l2b-f7-08-a.mp3}