Task 3: A Sudden Change in the Parrots Attitude A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of this birds mouth was rude. John tried every method to change the birds a...
Task 2: Put the cat out! A couple was going out for the evening to celebrate the wifes birthday. While they were getting ready, the husband put the cat out. The taxi arrived, and as the couple walked out of their home, the cat ran back into the house...
III. Listening In Task 1: Dogs arent allowed here! Manager: Im sorry. Miss, but dogs arent allowed in this theater. Mary: But I have a ticket for him. Manager: Im very sorry, but animals arent permitted. Mary: You dont understand. This is a special c...
II. Listening Skills 1. M: The police gave a few tickets out last week along Highway 15. W: In fact, quite a few tickets were given on that road. Q: What does the woman mean? 2. M: Who do you think is the smartest student in the class? W: Mary is sec...
Speaking Influence of a High-Profile Star Jill: Hey, isnt that the same jacket the soccer star Roberto wears in that magazine ad? Robert: The very same one indeed. Even the same color. Jill: But his would have bigger pockets to hold all the money the...
Task 3: An Introduction to Advertising Advertising has become increasingly specialized in modern times. In todays business world, supply usually outnumbers demand. There is great competition among different manufacturers of the same kind of product t...
Task 2: A Radio Commercial Are you looking for appliances or furniture to give new life to your home? Look no further! Here at Frontier Furniture, we have everything you need to give your home a new look and feel. Stereos, video machines, refrigerato...
VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking Task 1: Banning Cigarette Ads Nancy: Hey, Robert, what do you think about cigarette ads? Robert: Theyre disgusting. Many countries have banned tobacco ads completely. Nancy: I heard in the States advertises are n...
V. Lets Talk A Job Ad for a Friendly Employee A firm advertising for a friendly employee has been asked to change its wording because it discriminates against unfriendly people. Travelco, a travel agency, put in a request for a Friendly employee to p...
V. Lets Talk A Job Ad for a Friendly Employee A firm advertising for a friendly employee has been asked to change its wording because it discriminates against unfriendly people. Travelco, a travel agency, put in a request for a Friendly employee to p...