Betty is talking to her husband Dan B: Don't you think it's time that we had a baby? D: We're much better off without children. Think of all the trouble raising them. B: But it's only natural that mar...
A 34-year-old married man who died recently had no children. When he died, his wife was not pregnant, either. But now that he's dead, he has a chance of becoming a father. How's that possible? After a...
Barney and Debbie are on vacation in Bangkok. D: So where are you taking me out to dinner tonight, Barney? B: Let's go to Phuket. It has the most beautiful sunsets that you will ever see. That's also...
Thai people believe that keeping monkeys happy brings good luck. So every year there's a day on which they have a special treat for monkeys called the Annual Monkey Feast. Hundreds of monkeys come fro...
Larry, who is from Taiwan, is studying in America. His classmate, Sue, who is American, is having a Thanksgiving Day party at her house. S: Hi, Larry. Are you doing anything for Thanksgiving? L: I don...
Thanksgiving which falls on the fourth Thursday of November, is one of the biggest American holidays. This holiday started in the early 1600's after settlers arrived in America. These people who came...
A mother and son are talking. S: I can't stand Dad's snoring anymore, mom. I didn't sleep a wink last night. M: I understand. Neither did I. But what can we do? S: I read in a magazine that there's so...
Millions of families have trouble falling asleep. Do you know why? There's someone in the family who has a snoring problem. The problem can be quite serious. In some cases, couples have to sleep in se...
Tess is a cashier at a fast-food restaurant. Michael is a customer in a hurry. T: Good afternoon, sir. How are you today? M: Save it,, lady. Just get me a burger and fries. T: Would you care for a dri...
Though it is generally accepted that junk food is not healthful, American fast-food restaurants are popping up all over the world. These restaurants are for people who are always in a rush. If they do...