4-1 Return Call

Hi, Jerry. Sorry I missed your call. I was in the shower. P

Yeah, your sister told me. Are you going out tonight? P

No, just staying in tonight. You? P

Same. I've been working hard all week. I just need to relax for a night. P

That's good to hear. Give yourself a break once in a while. P

Yeah. Why are you staying in? P

I have to be up early for a meeting, over brunch. P

Brunch is the best. P

4-2 Visiting

Ask Jessie if she wants us to pick up anything on our way over. P

I asked, but she said she has everything. P

Well, let's get a cake or some drinks then. P

I'm sure she'd appreciate that. But, she's allergic to peanuts. P

Hmm, it's hard to find cakes without nuts. P

That's true. What else can we bring? P

What about ice cream? It'd be nice on a day like today. P

Yeah, it's so hot. Let's bring ice cream cones too. P

4-3 Animals

Dad! Did you see how that gorilla tried to grasp me when I gave him a banana? P

Yes, I was surprised. You shouldn't have gone that close. P

I just wanted to touch him. That's all. P

But you still took a picture with the king of the jungle, son. P

I was scared, dad! But that lion looked mild. P

Ha ha ha. Let's go home. It's getting dark. P

4-4 Coffee Shop Talk

Would you like whipped cream or ice cream on your coffees? P

On mine, I'll have both, please. On the other, no whipped cream, ice cream only. P

Okay, I'll be right back with your coffees. P

Thank you. And, please blend the ice cream into the coffee. P

You like it blended? Sure, I'll be right back with that. P

Excuse me, where is the bathroom? P

It's right over there. P

Oh, thank you. P

4-5 Reasoning

Why do you think it's easier by the fence? P

Because it is easier to create a design for your garden. P

What do you mean? P

You see, there's four sides to your garden if it's in the middle. P

Yes, if it's placed in the middle, as a square. There's four sides. P

Right. But against the fence, you have only one side to worry about. P

I see what you are saying. P

It's up to you where to place it. It's easier for me this way. P

4-6 Taxi-out

If you could slow down here, the turn is coming up. P

Is it this street here? Yellow Avenue? P

No, it's the next street. Make a right at the stop sign up there. P

This is a nice neighborhood, you live here? P

No, I'm staying at a friend's house. It's the second house on the left. P

Okay, the fare's seven dollars eighty. P

Here's a ten, you can keep the change. P

Thanks, have a good night, sir! P

4-7 Hotel Check-out

Good morning, ma'am. How may I help you? P

I'd like to check-out. Room 1114. P

Okay. May I have the key, please? P

Yes, it's right here. Do you take credit card? P

Yes, we take VISA, MasterCard, American Express. Did you enjoy your stay? P

Yes, I did. What's this extra charge of 25 dollars? P

That's for the room service you ordered this morning, ma'am. P

Oh, I see. I thought that it was complimentary! P

4-8 Restaurant Talk

How's your food? Do you like it? P

My food is great. The steak is very tender. P

They make the best steak here. I come here very often. P

Really? This is my first. How's your steak? It looks delicious. P

It's really good, only, I was hoping it would be a little more rare. P

You normally eat your steak rare? P

Yeah, but that's okay, it still tastes good. Aren't these potatoes tasty? P

They're really good. How do you think they made them? P

4-9 Catching Up

So, what's new with you? Feels like I haven't spoken to you in ages. P

Yeah, it's been a long time since we last spoke. P

How have you been? Last time we spoke you got that new job. P

Has it been that long? Wow. Well, I'm still with that company, and I really enjoy it there. P

I'm glad to hear that. How long has it been then? P

I've been with them for almost 9 months now. P

No way! Time flies, doesn't it? P

Definitely. We really need to catch up then, don't we! P

4-10 Message

Hi, may I speak to Clara please? P

I'm sorry, she's in the shower. Who's speaking? P

This is Jerry. I'll try again in about an hour? P

Umm, she just went in. Can I take a message? P

Oh, sure. Could you tell her that Jerry called? I'm returning her phone call. P

Jerry. Okay, where can she reach you? Does she have your number? P

Tell her to call my cell phone, please. She has the number. P

Great. Thanks, Jerry, I'll give her the message. She'll call you back. P

4-11 Shows

Did you catch Les Miserable last time it was in town? P

No, but I've already seen it a long time ago. P

Did you like it? I thought it was amazing. P

I don't remember much, I was about ten. What was most impressive about it? P

The cast was great. The lead, Jean Valjean gave an excellent performance. P

It sounds like you really enjoyed it. P

I did. Have you seen many musicals? P

Not as many as I'd like. I want to watch Wicked before it leaves. P

4-12 Restaurant

Hello, I'm with the McGregor party. P

Yes, I see your reservation. The table is being set now. P

The table isn't ready? How long is the wait? P

There, it's ready. Follow me, I'll show you to your seat. P

Oh, good. Lead the way! P

Here's your table. Can I start you with anything to drink? P

I'll wait for my party to arrive. But I'll have some water for now. P

Sure. Please, take a look at the menu while you are waiting. P

4-13 Movie

We're almost at the front of the line. P

Finally! Do you know what you want to watch? P

No, I didn't think about it. Which movie do you want to see? P

Anything but that horror flick, I can't watch horror movies. P

Okay, how about the new action movie? The one with Jack Nicholson. P

I almost forgot about that one! Yes, I want to see it. It got excellent reviews. P

Okay, good, you order the tickets. But it's my treat. P

Then, I'll get the popcorn. Two adults, please. P

4-14 Phone Call

Hello? Hello? Are you there? P

Hello? Is this Jerry? Sorry, I must have dialed the wrong number. P

Hey, Clara. No, it's me. P

Oh! Your voice sounded different there. P

Yeah, the line wasn't clear, I think there was an echo. What's up? How are you? P

Nothing really, I just called to chat. Are you busy? P

Actually, yeah, I'm on the other line right now. Can I call you back later? P

Sure, call me back! Sorry for keeping you. I'll talk to you soon, bye! P

4-15 Quality

Wow! You're right, this mall has everything. Look! There's a Casual Curb store. P

Do you like that store? You can go in. I'll wait here. P

Why? You don't like it? P

No, the clothes seem cheap, and I don't like the style very much. P

Well, it's for casual-sporty clothes. Yeah, I guess you like the dressier places. P

I like trendy styles, too. I prefer stores with good quality clothing. P

Good quality, meaning, more expensive. P

Hey... Oh, look, a shoe store. Perfect! Let's go take a look around. P

4-16 Friend's House

Hi, Jessie! We're here! P

Hi, Isabelle. Hi, Tony. I'm so glad you could make it. Come on in. P

Here, we brought a little something: coffee flavored ice cream. P

Oh, you shouldn't have, but thank you. The hamburgers are just about done. P

I can smell the barbecue. Smells fantastic. Can I help with anything? P

Everything's set, I'll be right out after I finish washing the lettuce. P

No, I insist. I will do that, you should go check on the burgers. P

Okay, fine. Thanks. But come out quickly, they're almost ready! P

4-17 Paying

These super centers are busy all the time. No matter the time or day. P

Yeah, it's crazy. But I always come back to save a buck. P

Same here. Check out, line 2 looks the shortest. Is it an express lane? P

Yes, it is one. We have way more than 12 items. Let's go to the fourth lane. P

Okay. So what's the total? P

Before tax, about fifty or fifty-five. After taxes, I'd say sixty to seventy dollars? P

That's it? Our cart is packed! This place is good! Are we going to pay together or separately? P

Put it together. But I don't have cash on me, so I'll pay by card. You can pay me back later. P

4-18 Amusement Park

Wow! Look at all these people in the amusement park! P

We should have avoided the weekend. P

I know, but we had no choice. Let's ride as much as we can. P

What do you want to ride first? P

Let me see, I want to ride a roller coaster first! P

Are you sure you wouldn't cry? P

Of course! I love to ride thrilling rides! P

Alright! Let's stand in line. P

4-19 The Plan

You can take the subway to the St. Lawrence Market. P

I've heard of that place before. P

It's a popular place. So, from St. Lawrence Market, walk along the Harbourfront, and end up at CN Tower and Sky Dome. P

Oh, that sounds interesting. P

You should have lunch in the rotating restaurant in the CN Tower. P

That's a good idea. P

Then, you can take the underground PATH to the Eaton Centre. P

And that's where I'll do my shopping! P

4-20 Rating

How did you like the movie? P

It was fantastic! There was so much action! Did you like it? P

Yes, I loved it! It was very suspenseful. P

I know, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. P

Do you remember the scene when they jumped off the roof? P

That was really well done. I'd give the effects in that scene 5 stars. P

I'd rate the whole movie 5 stars! Except that one character, the reporter. P

Yeah, she got on my nerves too. Ha ha. P

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