【ADSE提高版文本 by RBF】Tape 1 A Day in the Life of a Typical American White Collar Worker
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【ADSE提高版文本】Tape 1 A Day in the Life of a Typical American White Collar
Worker
Absolutely Don't Study English General Version
Tape 1 A Day in the Life of a Typical American White Collar Worker
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Situation 1 Getting Up in the Morning
Situation 2 Breakfast
Situation 3 Driving to Work
Situation 4 The Gas Station
Situation 5 Arriving at Work
Situation 6 Planning for the Meeting
Situation 7 The Secretary
Situation 8 Meeting the Boss
Situation 9 Going to Lunch
Situation 10 The Meeting
Situation 11 With a Co-Worker
Situation 12 Backing the Boss's Office
Situation 13 In the Parking Lot
Situation 14 In a Bar
Situation 15 Back at Home
Situation 16 Getting up in the Morning
Situation 17 Breakfast
Situation 18 At Dunkin Donuts
Situation 19 At the Office
Situation 20 Mr. Barnes' Office
Situation 21 James' Office
Situation 22 At the Restaurant
Situation 23 Back at the Office
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James: A Typical American White Collar Worker
Catherine: James' Wife
Steve: James' Colleague
Stacy: James' Secretary S-19 S-21 S-23
Lisa: Steve's Secretary S-7
Larry: James' Co-Worker S-11
Mr. Barnes: James' Boss S-8 S-12 S-20
Mr. Wang: James' Customer S-10
News: Radio S-3
Attendant: Gas Station S-4
Waitress: Restaurant S-9 S-22
Bartender: Bar S-14
Clerk: Dunkin Donuts S-18
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Situation 1 Getting Up in the Morning
(The alarm clock rings.)
Catherine: Honey, it's seven o'clock. Time to get up.
James: Okay, just a few more minutes.
Catherine: No. You told me to make sure you were up by seven.
James: I know but I can sleep till seven-thirty if I don't take a shower.
Catherine: James, you know that's impossible. You have a meeting with your
boss and later with an important client.
James: Christ, I almost forgot. That's what happens when I don't get
enough sleep.
Catherine: Enough sleep? You went to bed at ten. That's nine hours.
James: Do you have to be right all the time? But you are right; I'm
getting up.
Catherine: Jump in the shower, that will make you feel better. And I'll make a
pot of strong coffee, but what do you want for breakfast?
James: Something simple. How about a bagel and cream cheese.
Catherine: No problem. It'll be ready before you are.
James: Don't be so sure.
Catherine: Why wouldn't I be? You haven't beaten me yet.
James: True. But there's a first time for everything.
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Situation 2 Breakfast
James: Ah... The coffee smells great. Is that bagel ready? I'm starving.
Catherine: It's ready just like it always is and just like I told you it would
be.
James: What would I do without you? You're the best. (Takes a sip of
coffee.) And this coffee is pretty good, too.
Catherine: We both know you just like me for my cooking.
James: That's not so. In fact, I'm the one who made dinner of the last two
nights.
Catherine: Oh yeah. I guess that means it's my turn tonight.
James: Only if you want to. I don't mind cooking once a day, especially
when the weather is nice / and I can barbecue.
Catherine: Okay, but let's get back to breakfast; can I get you anything else?
James: A little more coffee would [will] be great, with a little more
sugar in it this time, please.
Catherine: Sure. Do you want another bagel or some fruit?
James: No, thanks. I'm just not that hungry in the morning. You know that.
Catherine: I know, but I was reading in a magazine that breakfast is the most
important meal of the day.
James: I've heard that too, but I just can't force myself to eat when I'm
not hungry.
Catherine: Why don't I pack you a snack for later in the morning? You could
eat it around ten when you get hungry.
James: That's a great idea. I always regret not eating breakfast right at
ten o'clock.
Catherine: What shall I make?
James: How about a beer?
Catherine: James, be serious.
James: Okay, how about an apple and some cheese?
Catherine: That's better. Just give me a minute to get it packed.
James: Take your time. I'm still early.
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Situation 3 Driving to Work
Catherine: Here it is James. Now get going, I don't want you to be late.
James: Thanks, dear. I'll be home a little late tonight. Remember the
client.
Catherine: Okay, but call if you are going to be home after ten.
James: I will. Bye.
Catherine: Bye.
(James gets in the car and leaves for work. He turns on the news.)
News: ...and there was an accident on highway 99. A truck turned over
blocking westbound traffic for about two miles. Drivers on highway 99 west might
want to take local road to work this morning. The current time is seven
forty-three on this sunny morning, and the temperature is seventy-six degrees.
The weather forecast for late today is mostly sunny, with some clouds forming in
the afternoon and a slight chance of showers in the early evening. We'll keep
you updated with more traffic and weather throughout the day, but now let's
enjoy forty-five minutes of commercial-free rock and roll.
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Situation 4 The Gas Station
James: Damn, I'm almost out of gas.
(James pulls into a gas station.)
Attendant: What can I do for you?
James: Fill it up with unleaded, please. And can you check the oil, too?
Attendant: Sure, pal.
(He opens the hood and checks the oil.)
Attendant: You're about a quart low, shall I put a quart in for you?
James: Please.
Attendant: You know, you could really use a new set of tires. The ones you
have are badly worn. I could do that for you right now; it wouldn't take more
than thirty minutes.
James: And the price?
Attendant: Well... that depends on how good a set of tires you want.
James: No. I'm late for work anyway. I'll just take the gas and oil today.
How much will that be?
Attendant: Let's see. Forteen for the gas / and two-fifty for the oil / makes
sisteen dollars and fifty cents.
James: Do you take credit cards?
Attendant: Only Visa and Master Card, not American Express.
James: Fine, here's my Visa.
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Situation 5 Arriving at Work
Steve: Good morning, James. You're early. What's up?
James: Morning, Steve. Early is right. I've got two important meetings
today; one with the boss and one with a client. You're pretty early yourself,
something important?
Steve: Yeah, I'm meeting a client, too. Someone from a big computer
company. I think their headquarters are in Taiwan, but this guy runs the New
York office.
James: Wang Computers. That's my client, too. But I think the owner is a
Chinese-American; I'm not sure if they even have an office in TaiWan. I guess
we're working on this account together.
Steve: Good. To tell you the truth / I was a little scared. The account is
really big; it's just too much work for one man. Say, what time do you meet with
the boss, Mr. Barnes?
James: Ten-thirty, Why?
Steve: I was right. We are on this account together. I'm scheduled to meet
with Mr. Barnes at ten-thirty, too.
James: Well then, partner, let's get busy preparing something for the
meeting.
Steve: Good idea. Where should we begin?
James: I don't know about you / but I always begin big projects by going
to the bathroom, and then with a hot cup of coffee. Can you wait for me?
Steve: Just hurry. I'll get the coffee ready.
James: That sounds like an excellent plan.
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Situation 6 Planning for the Meeting
James: I'm back.
Steve: Here is your coffee. You feeling better?
James: I feel like a Champ. Where should we begin?
Steve: As always, it's best to begin at the beginning. What have you
prepared for your meeting with Wang?
James: Basically, I just have an outline of a presentation of our
company's new software. I think our product is high quality and that the people
from Wang will realize that once they hear a description of it.
Steve: Well James, that is a little too simple. We know the product is
good, but we have to convince them of that too. Luckily, I put together a vedio
presentation on my notebook computer using our software. If they like the
presentation, and I am confident they will, then that automatically means that
they like our company's product.
James: Steve, that's why you are at the top of sales. You think of
everything in advance. I'm really just a computer software engineer; I can make
this stuff but I can't sell it.
Steve: Of course you can't. That's why Mr. Barnes put us together. I'll
take care of selling the software, and you can answer any tough technical
question that the people from Wang might ask. I'm as bad at science as you are
at sales.
James: Steve, you're too modest. You're great at sales, but I know you
know something about computers too. I still remember when we first started
working here; you taught me a thing or two about Apple Macintosh computers.
Steve: Sure I know about Macs, but that's just because I used one all
through college. Plus, any dummy can use a Mac.
James: I couldn't.
Steve: Not at first. But after about three days, you were already better
than me.
James: Okay, okay. So I'm a computer nerd.
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Situation 7 The Secretary
Steve: I'll call my secretary and have her make copies of your outline.
James: Are you sure that's okay? I mean, she doesn't really work for me.
What if she gets angry.
Steve: No problem. She works for me, and you and I are working on this
project together. Watch and learn. (Steve picks up the phone.) Lisa, could you
come in here please?
Lisa: I can but I won't. It's only eight fifty-five and I don't start
work until nine o'clock.
James: Well, Steve, I guess she knows who's the boss.
Steve: Very funny. We'll just have to wait for five minutes, That's all.
James: Whatever you say.
(At two minutes after nine o'clock.)
Steve: Lisa, do you think you could come in here now?
Lisa: Of course, Mr. Dawson; I'll be right in. (Lisa comes into the
office.) What do you need, sir?
Steve: Could you make Mr. Goddard here about twenty copies of his outline.
Lisa: Why, doesn't he have a secretary?
Steve: (A little angry.) Of course he does, but we're working on a project
together and I would really appreciate it if you would just cooperate with me
right now.
Lisa: All right, all right. You don't have to get mad. Did you say ten or
twenty copies?
James: Actually, ten will be fine. It's a small group today.
Steve: But I said twenty, so make it twenty.
Lisa: Yes, sir, Mr. Dawson.
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Situation 8 Meeting the Boss
(Mr. Barnes calls Steve on the intraoffice phone)
Mr. Barnes: Dawson?
Steve: Yes, this is he.
Mr. Barnes: Contact Goddard and come up to my office immediately. I want to
[wanna] go over today's meeting in advance.
Steve: Mr. Goddard is with me now; we'll come up right away. (Steve to
James.) Well, that was the old man; It's show time. And he sounds a little
nervous, which means we have to be even more careful.
James: I'll be extremely careful. I just don't want him to yell at me
again. I'm an engineer, not a secretary.
Steve: Be careful. Lisa might hear you. Anyway, let's go.
(Steve and James go up to Mr. Barnes' office and his secretary
sends them in. They knock on the door.)
Mr. Barnes: Come in.
James: Good morning, sir.
Steve: Good morning, Mr. Barnes. How are you?
Mr. Barnes: I'll be a lot better after this meeting is over. I hope you two
have done your homework / because this is a huge deal. If we can convince Wang /
about our company / then larger computer firms will follow. I don't have to tell
either of you that could mean millions of dollars. I'm counting on you.
Steve: Don't worry, Mr. Barnes. Sir, you can depend on us. Isn't that [Is
not] right, James?
James: Yes, I think, I mean of course you can.
Mr. Barnes: I had better be able to. And if you two do / a good job, I won't
forget it when it comes time for promotions either. I put you on this assignment
/ because you are my two best men; I know you won't disappoint me. Well, let's
hear about your ideas for the presentation. Goddard, would you like to start?
James: I think it might be best to let Mr. Dawson begin; he is the expert
at sales.
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Situation 9 Going to Lunch
Steve: Wow, that went pretty well. Mr. Barnes was easy today.
James: Easy on you maybe. I don't think he likes me.
Steve: Don't be ridiculous. He likes you, but he's a businessman like me /
and so I know how to talk to him.
James: I'm not so sure.
Steve: Well, I'm sure that I'm hungry. Why don't we continue talking over
lunch?
James: That sounds great; I'm starving.
(They walk outside the building to a restaurant.)
Steve: Do you like Italian food? This place is terrific.
James: Like it? I love it. Let's go in.
(They sit down and look at the menu for a while, then the waitress
comes.)
Steve: What are your specials today?
Waitress: Today we have roasted lamb and vegetable lasagna, I highly
recommend the lasagna.
James: The lasagna sounds good; I'll have that.
Waitress: And you, sir?
Steve: No. No vegetables for me. I want some meat. I'll try the lamb,
please.
Waitress: Also an excellent choice. Would you care for anything to [the]
drink?
Steve: Yes, I'll have a double martini.
James: Steve, what about the meeting?
Steve: Oh. Yes. Better make that / a mineral water.
James: I'll have some lemonade, please. And could you bring us some bread
to start.
Waitress: Of course, I'll be right back with that.
James: I like this place. They have really good service.
Steve: Just follow me and you won't go wrong.
James: Not with restaurants, at least.
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Situation 10 The Meeting
Steve: Good afternoon, gentlemen. Today my colleague, Mr. Goddard and I
will be introducing you to a revolutionary new software program. It combines all
the functions of various other programs -- word processing, translating,
financial management, graphic design / and more -- into one. I will be leading
the first part of the presentation, while Mr. Goddard will be answering
technical questions at the end.
Mr. Wang: I have a question from the beginning.
Steve: Yes. Please go ahead.
Mr. Wang: I'm wondering about the price of your program. In other words, will
it be cheaper to buy your product, or / should we just buy all {of} the others
separately?
Steve: I'm glad you asked that question, Mr. Wang. I was going to save
this part until the end of the meeting, but since you asked / I will tell you.
Our program is on average forty percent less expensive than it would be to buy
the programs it replaces separately.
Mr. Wang: And what about after-service and upgrades?
Steve: All our products are guaranteed for one year. As for upgrades, they
will also be free for one year and can be downloaded / from the internet.
Mr. Wang: I am also curious about compatibility with Apple computers. Do you
have a separate product for Apple or...?
Steve: Perhaps my colleague should answer that, as it is more on the
techinal side.
James: Mr. Wang, I developed this product to work on both PC's and Macs. I
assume your company is mainly interested in the PC version, but I assure you Mac
users will have no problems with our product either.
Mr. Wang: That's what I was afraid of. I want Mac users to have problems.
Otherwise / they'll keep buying from Apple / and not / from my company.
Steve: I apologize, sir, but I cannot help you with that.
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Situation 11 With a Co-Worker
Larry: Steve, James, how did the presentation go?
Steve: Don't ask.
James: Oh, it wasn't that bad. Steve did really well; I think they are
sold.
Steve: They were until you told them that we were making the same product
for their competitors. You never tell them that.
James: I am sorry, but I cannot lie just to make a sale. Maybe that's why
I'm terrible at sales.
Steve: Yeah, that's right. From now on you just stick to designing and
programming, and leave the selling to me.
Larry: Don't be too hard on him, Steve. Mr. Wang might appreciate his
honesty. Even if you have lied to him, he's a smart guy, especially when it
comes to computers, and he probably would have known anyway. Now he knows you
guys and our company are honest; we'll just see what happens.
James: True. And besides, Apple is really a tiny company when compared to
all these PC giants. I don't think Mr. Wang feels threatened by them.
Steve: I am sure we'll know soon enough.
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Situation 12 Backing the Boss's Office
Mr. Barnes: (Seeming quite upset) I hope you two know what you have done.
James: I'm sorry, Mr. Barnes. It was all my fault. Steve was doing just
fine until I opened my big mouth. I take full responsibility.
Steve: Yes, sir. I told him to keep quiet about that Mac stuff / and just
let me do the talking.
Mr. Barnes: Is that so?
James: Yes, sir.
Mr. Barnes: (Now seeming quite happy) Well, that's interesting since Mr. Wang
has [is] just signed a contract to order fifty-thousand units. Good job,
Goddard. He said he was impressed both by your technical knowledge / and your
honesty. As for you Dawson, we'll talk tomorrow; right now, I'm too happy to
think about anything negative.
Steve: But, Mr. Barnes, sir.
Mr. Barnes: That will be all.
James: Come on, Steve. You can only make it worse by talking now.
Good-bye, Mr. Barnes, and thank you.
Mr. Barnes: No, thank you, Goddard. You did a fine job today. This company
needs more men like you. We may be talking about a promotion soon. Now get out
{of} here.
James/Steve: Yes, sir. Good-bye.
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Situation 13 In the Parking Lot
Steve: James, wait. I really want to say I'm sorry for my behavior before.
James: Don't mention it.
Steve: No, really, I did a rotten thing back there and I just wanted to
apologize.
James: Forget about it. You are under a lot of pressure over the last few
weeks, I know how important this project was to you.
Steve: Yeah, but it was important to you too, and I shouldn't have turned
on you like that.
James: Well, you may have a chance to make it up to me.
Steve: How?
James: If I become vice president I'll need my own good men to work for
me.
Steve: Would you do that for me?
James: Of course I would. I've seen you work, and you're very talented.
Even today you were much better prepared than I was, I just got lucky.
Steve: It wasn't all luck. You have so much more technical knowledge than
I do, and you're not afraid to tell the truth.
James: Exactly, and that's why, like today, we make a good team. I'd hate
to lose you and I know the company would too.
Steve: I'm not so sure about that after hearing Mr. Barnes today.
James: That's nonsense. He just tried to scare you. And besides, if he's
so happy with my performance, he'll have to listen when I tell him you're one of
the best men at his company.
Steve: I hope you're right.
James: You know I'm right. Would you like something [some] to drink?
Steve: Not only would I like it, I need it.
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Situation 14 In a Bar
Bartender: What can I get for you / gentlemen tonight?
James: I'd like a gin and tonic, please.
Steve: Make mine a double scotch, straight up.
Bartender: Did you have a rough day?
Steve: I don't want to [wanna] talk about it? but let's just say you
should keep the bottle close at hand.
Bartender: [Now] I understand.
James: Hey, where's my gin and tonic?
Bartender: Okay, okey. Just give me a second here.
(Bartender goes to make the drinks.)
Steve: Man, I just wanted to apologize again for...
James: (Cutting Steve off.) Stop. We're at a bar now, not at the office,
and I don't want to talk about work. I said it was okay and I meant it. If it's
really still bothering you we can talk about it on Monday.
Steve: You are right. I'll shut up now.
Bartender: (Returning with a drink in each hand.) Here's a gin and tonic for
you, and a double scotch, straight up, for my friend who had the hard day. I
hope this helps.
Steve: You know it will. James, a toast to your coming promotion.
James: No, you are getting ahead of yourself. First, let's drink to our
successful deal today. Cheers.
(They touch glasses.)
Steve: Cheers, to a good day's work.
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Situation 15 Back at Home
Catherine: Wow, you're home early. It's only eight forty-five.
James: Yeah, it was a strange day at the office.
Catherine: Why? Did your presentation go poorly?
James: No. Nothing like that. In fact, it went really well. It's just that
I had some trouble with a colleague.
Catherine: Who?
James: Do you remember Steve Dawson?
Catherine: Let me think. Didn't I meet him at the Christmas party?
James: Yes. That's him.
Catherine: That's right [fine]. I told you to be careful when working with
him. He seems so aggressive. What did he do?
James: Oh, nothing really. I just thought we were supposed to be working
together, but he seemed to be working against me.
Catherine: I told you to watch out for him. I remember I said...
James: (Cutting her off.) Yes, you told me. But I don't want to [wanna]
talk about it now. Tomorrow is Saturday and I just want to [wanna] rest.
Besides, we haven't had much time together either. How was your day?
Catherine: The same as always. I like teaching but sometimes the children are
so wild.
James: But they love you and need you, just like me.
Catherine: Oh, stop. And, anyway, I don't want to [wanna] talk about my day
either. Have you eaten?
James: Not since lunch. You?
Catherine: I was waiting for you. I thought you might be home early.
James: Great. What do you want?
Catherine: Let's order some Chinese food. I feel like staying at home and
watching a vedio.
James: Perfect.
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Situation 16 Getting up in the Morning
(The alarm goes off but James is already up.)
James: Catherine, are you going to sleep all day or do I get some
breakfast?
Catherine: Ah... What are you doing up so early? You never get up before me!
James: I'm so excited about the deal with Wang yesterday / that I'm
actually looking forward to going to work.
Catherine: James honey, It is so nice to see you happy about your job. I know
how long you have been waiting for some recognition from your boss. And look,
now your honesty and hard work are paying off.
James: Well, are you just going to lie in bed? Why don't you make some
eggs, toast and coffee while I take a shower?
Catherine: All right, all right, I'm getting up.
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Situation 17 Breakfast
Catherine: Are two eggs going to be enough?
James: Plenty [Pleny]. I wouldn't mind another cup of coffee, though.
Catherine: You should eat a little more. It looks like you are going to have a
big day at the office.
James: You may be right. But I can't really think of food right now, I've
got too many other things on my mind.
Catherine: I just don't want you to run out of energy today.
James: Don't worry. I'll stop off on the way to the office at Dunkin
Donuts and pick up a few donuts in case I get hungry between now and lunch.
Catherine: Oh, James! Donuts? Why don't you eat a more nutritious breakfast?
You are not a college kid anymore.
James: You're right, but the fact is I love donuts; always have, always
will. Well, I should get going. I want to get to the office a little early
today, I have to figure out a way to smooth things out between Steve and Mr.
Barnes.
Catherine: Okay, honey. Have a good day. Ah... What time will you be home?
James: I have a feeling Mr. Barnes is planning to take us out to dinner
tonight to celebrate yesterday's deal.
Catherine: Would it do any good for me to ask you not to drink too much at the
dinner tonight?
James: Probably not.
Catherine: Hn... I didn't think so, but you know I had to ask anyway.
James: Don't worry honey. If I drink tonight I'll take a texi home.
Catherine: Okay. Have a good day. I'll see you tonight.
James: See you tonight.
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Situation 18 At Dunkin Donuts
(James enters Dunkin Donuts.)
Clerk: Good morning. Welcome to Dunkin Donuts.
James: Good morning. Are the donuts fresh this morning?
Clerk: Yes sir, we made them about an hour ago.
James: Good. In that case I'd better pick up a few for the rest of guys at
the office. Do you have a special if I order more than a dozen?
Clerk: As a matter of fact, we are having a September special. For every
dozen donuts you order we'll give you a thirteenth donut free.
James: In that case, give me a dozen chocolate and a dozen jelly filled?
Clerk: Yes sir, here you are. Will that be all?
James: Also, would you fill my thermos up with coffee? We have a coffee
machine at the office, but it's not as good as your coffee.
Clerk: There you are, sir. Two dozen donuts / and one thermos of coffee.
That will be six dollars and seventy-five cents.
James: All I have is a fifty dollar bill. Can you make change this early
in the morning?
Clerk: No problem. Here is your change. Have a nice day.
James: Thanks. You too.
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Situation 19 At the Office
(When James arrives at the office his secretary is already there.)
James: Good morning, Stacy.
Stacy: Good morning, Mr. Goddard. Mr. Barnes asked to see as soon as you
got in.
James: Did he say what it is about?
Stacy: No, but he said to ask you to come up to his office as soon as you
arrive. I assume it's about the Wang account.
James: I'm sure you are right. Thank you, Stacy. By the way, I brought
some donuts. Feel free to help yourself.
Stacy: Mr. Goddard! You know I'm trying to watch my weight.
James: I forgot. Anyway, why don't you put them out so everyone in the
office can help themselves.
Stacy: What's the special occasion? I don't recall you ever bringing
donuts for everyone before.
James: Let's just say that I'm in a good mood today. Well, I'd better get
up to Mr. Barnes' office. Wish me luck.
Stacy: Good luck!
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Situation 20 Mr. Barnes' Office
(James knocks on Mr. Barnes' door and enters his office.)
James: You asked for me, sir?
Mr. Barnes: Ah, Goddard. Good, come right in. Listen, I want to ask your
opinion about a few things. First, let me tell you again how pleased I am at the
way you handled the Wang account. As you know this is a huge account / and it's
going to require its own management team.
James: Thank you, sir.
Mr. Barnes: Wang computers wants us to not only develop a new set of software
for the new operating system we are designing for them, but they also wants us
to develop new marketing strategies for this system. Something similar to what
Apple did with their new line of Macintosh computers. That was a brilliant
marketing idea to build the processor right into the monitor. And you know how
successful they were in developing great advertising for their new products.
James: Yes sir. Apple was able to regain their share of the market with
the combination of a great product and good advertising.
Mr. Barnes: Well, Goddard. I need the team that can do the same thing for us
and Wang computers. I am thinking of making you the man in charge of putting
this team together and managing it. Do you think you could handle an assignment
like that?
James: Do you mean that I could choose my own team?
Mr. Barnes: With my approval of course.
James: Yes sir. I think with the right people working with me, that I can
make the most of our partnership with Wang computers.
Mr. Barnes: Good. That's what I wanted to hear. I am promoting you to the
Executive Director in charge of the Wang account. Now, you are going to need a
good assistant. Do you have anyone in mind?
James: Yes sir, I do. Steve Dawson.
Mr. Barnes: Dawson!? From what I saw at the meeting yesterday, he didn't seem
to be a team player. He was looking out for his own interest.
James: Well, yes. It did seem that way, but there are a few things you
should know about Steve Dawson, sir. First, he has been with the company much
longer than I have without a promotion / and the Wang account was his big
chance. That is why he was so aggressive. Second, when I came into the company,
there were so many things that I didn't know. Steve was never selfish with his
time and he taught me a lot. Third, I think if he is given a chance, he can
develop a great advertising package for the new system we are developing for our
partnership with Wang computers. Last but not least, Steve and I really work
well together.
Mr. Barnes: I must say, I am impressed with your loyalty. All right then, I
want you to take Dawson to lunch today / and inform him of his promotion / to
Assistant Executive Director in charge of the Wang deal.
James: Thank you, sir. I can assure you that you won't regret your
decision.
Mr. Barnes: All right, Goddard. That's all. You can go.
James: Yes, sir.
Mr. Barnes: Oh, Goddard, one more thing.
James: Sir?
Mr. Barnes: You can put the lunch bill on your new executive expense account.
James: Yes, sir!
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Situation 21 James' Office
James: Stacy, would you get Steve Dawson on the line for me, please?
Stacy: Right away, Mr. Goddard. (Dials Steve's extension) Mr. Dawson, this
is Mr. Goddard's office, please hold for Mr. Goddard.
James: (Speaking on the phone) Good morning Steve, how's it going?
Steve: James! Yeah... I'm okay. How are you?
James: I'm doing pretty well this morning. But you don't sound so good. Is
something wrong?
Steve: Well, it's just that I've been worrying all night about what
happened yesterday. I still feel terrible about the way I acted in the meeting.
James: Listen, I told you last night to forget about it.
Steve: I know you did. But I can't get over it so easily. I really feel
like I let you down yesterday.
James: Look, do you have any plans for lunch today?
Steve: Nothing special, why?
James: Then why don't you let me buy you lunch today?
Steve: Actually, I feel like I should buy you lunch.
James: No, today lunch will be on me. Should we meet at twelve o'clock,
then?
Steve: All right, I'll see you at noon.
James: See you then, Bye.
Steve: Bye.
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Situation 22 At the Restaurant
Steve: Wow, this is a really expensive place. Are you sure you want to eat
here? Why don't we just go get a couple of sandwiches?
James: Don't worry about that.
(The waitress greets them.)
Waitress: Good afternoon. How many people today?
James: Just the two of us.
Waitress: Would you like a booth?
James: That will be fine, thank you.
Waitress: All right, follow me please.
(James and Steve are seated.)
Waitress: Here is our lunch menu with the specials listed on the right. I
would especially like to recommend the steak and lobster combination. The
lobster is very fresh.
Steve: I think I will just have the soup and salad special, please.
James: What are you talking about? Why don't we both get the steak and
lobster special? It sounds great.
Steve: But James, that will be a sixty dollar lunch bill. I know what your
salary is / and you can't afford lunches like this.
James: Don't worry about it. This goes on a company credit card.
Steve: But / we don't have company credit cards.
James: As of today, I have one.
Steve: James! {Does} that mean that you got a promotion?
James: Let's order first, then I'll tell you all about it. Waitress, We'd
like two of the steak and lobster specials.
Waitress: Yes, sir. And how would you like your steak?
James: Medium rare, please.
Waitress: And you, sir?
Steve: Make mine medium well, please.
Waitress: Fine. Anything to drink today?
James: Yes, I believe we will have two glasses of your best red wine.
Waitress: Very good. Will that be all?
James: Yes, Thank you.
Steve: Would you tell me what's going on? I'm dying of curiously.
James: I met Mr. Barnes this morning and we had a very interesting talk
about the Wang account.
Steve: What did he say?
James: Well, first of all, you are looking at a new Executive Director in
charge of the Wang account development team.
Steve: Are you serious? Congratulations James, you really deserve it. Wow!
An executive position, I can't believe it.
James: That's not all. Mr. Barnes thinks that what this account really
needs is not only technical support / but a new promotional strategy to
emphasize the strengths of our software and Wang's operating systems. My new job
is to put together and supervise team / to continue technical development and
support. In addition, as I just mentioned, the team will have to come up with a
new and innovative marketing strategy for the product.
Steve: That all sounds great, James. I'm really happy for you. If I {had}
been just a little more of a team player, perhaps Mr. Barnes would {of} promoted
me to the team as well. I guess I really missed my chance yesterday.
James: Well, that is what I wanted to talk to you about over lunch today.
Even though things didn't go that well for you yesterday, I understand why it
happened. I know how much stress you {have} been under at work to bring in a big
contract.
Steve: To be honest, I haven't been sleeping very well because of the
stress.
James: Also, I remember how much you helped me when I first joined the
company. That is why I want you to be my right hand man on the new team. Mr.
Barnes authorized me to offer you the Assistant Executive Director's position.
Steve: You're not joking, are you? You are being serious with me?
James: I'm being totally serious.
Steve: I can't believe it. This is the chance I've been waiting for. But,
I don't understand. Yesterday Mr. Barnes looked like he was ready to fire me.
What changed his mind?
James: I don't think he was really that mad at you. But he did ask me who
I wanted to be second hand command on my team / and I said that I wanted you.
Steve: After yesterday you would still do this for me?
James: Like I said before, I understand why you acted the way you did
yesterday. I also need your advertising expertise on the team.
Steve: I don't know what to say. This is the promotion I've been waiting
for.
James: Congratulations, Steve.
(Waitress brings the food and drinks.)
Waitress: Here are your orders and your drinks. Enjoy your meal.
James/Steve: Thank you.
Waitress: If there is anything else I can get you, please let me know.
(James picks up his wine glass.)
James: Let's make a toast to our new team.
Steve: Cheers!
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Situation 23 Back at the Office
James: Stacy, could you come in to my office for a minute?
Stacy: I'll be right there, Mr. Goddard.
James: Sit down, Stacy.
Stacy: Thank you.
James: Stacy, do you like working for me?
Stacy: Yes, Mr. Goddard. Very much.
James: Well, I have been promoted to executive position, and I'm going to
need a secretary that can handle the pressure. Do you think you can do the job?
Of course there would be a raise with the new job.
Stacy: Congratulations, Mr. Goddard! That's a great news! Of course I
would like to continue to work for you in your new position. And don't worry, I
can handle it.
James: Good, that's settled then. Just one thing, if I need you to start
working before nine o'clock, I hope you don't complain.
Stacy: Of course, Mr. Goddard. You won't hear me complain.
James: Good, then let's start packing for the move to our new office.
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From: "赤竹笛(Red Bamboo Flute)" <x_ta...@sina.com>
Newsgroups: cn.edu.lang.english
Subject: EC推荐外加ADSE经验谈
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 15:41:26 +0800
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这里（CELE）有购买EC的吗？说来也是组友大力推荐我才留意的，都很久没买过杂志了。
（《英语角》，美语有声杂志月刊，外文出版社，书带合计每期￥13.60，我都是八折￥10.90得到，不过若算上去文化市场的125公车费，也差不多了。^o^）
如果是的话，不知你有没注意最近两期“美语发音秘诀”里面的编者按？贯穿着ADSE的思想哎～～
“在找上述对话的中文译文吗？EC编辑建议你给自己放一天假，忘了单词、短语和句型，就当自己是咿呀学语的小孩，把全部精神放在耳朵和舌头上，跟着磁带把语音语调模仿到最像，先别管懂不懂。”
这个栏目不错，说实话在去年看之前我还真不知道英语也有略读、缩读、音变什么的，还以为只日语一家独有呢！EC“美语发音秘诀”强烈建议修行ADSE者参考！其实英文口语最难也就是那些“of”、“is”、“are”之类看似平常的小词！同时也建议参照鄙人《论ADSE》中收录之“抬杠”文字，在“西陆BBS各路诸豪ADSE论集”里面。
而且它2003.3期最后“回音壁”栏目编辑对口语不佳者的提议也是半套ADSE思想！
“记住：不要去死记硬背，只要努力去模仿音带中外籍老师的音调和语气，尽量做到绘声绘色，长此以往……”
上周去朋友家才发现NBC系列剧《Friends》开始风靡，好像EC也开始自第一“Season”加以逐集推介，不练ADSE、不怕英文随即译成中文的可以参考。只是为ADSE计，没到那个程度（即未结束Step
3之前）的ADSE实行者最好还是不要看，不妨先收下留待以后。英汉对照更是进行ADSE之大敌，相信不必再多言这里。
说来惭愧，去年这个时候我开始进行ADSE第一阶段，一月狂听两盘ADSE General
Vision配套磁带，但之后就开始打鱼晒网，泡新闻组，写文章，眼睛状况不妙……等我结束网络上ADSE的宣传，已经是去年年底。然后好歹抄读一月柯林斯，不幸过年杂事多多，杂看之外再关注经济类文章，学习制做PDF电子书，一直到现在才算是重新开始ADSE。
只是，去年此时我实在做地差，所以现今重新返工，弄上mp3文件以及sitman复读机，Step
2跟读对比大声模仿朗读中。其实如果你是真心要做，模仿朗读中就会不知不觉中记住的，之后Step
3也是一样，大声朗读后的记住纯粹是结果附带性质的，所以对ADSE严格要求的不背诵不必挂怀，只是尽力去照要求做即可！当然还是“宁要朗读，不要背诵”！^o^
我可是前车之鉴，要不自己早就……
对ADSE大家也不必人人如我这般热心，毕竟人跟人需要、目的有不同，跟朋友提过若别人无意也不必苦力宣传，等你自己神功练成就是最好的广告，之后周围友朋不招自来！^o^同收宣传之奇效。
OK，不多讲，继续模仿朗读去了。
赤竹笛
20:47 2003-3-12
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【ADSE提高版文本】Tape 2 A Day in the Life of a College Student
Absolutely Don't Study English General Version
Tape 2 A Day in the Life of a College Student
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Mike: A College Student
Charles: Mike's Roommate
Bill: Mike's Friend S-11 S-12 S-13 S-14 S-21 S-24
Sarah: Mike's GirlFriend S-2 S-3 S-5 S-14
Lisa: Sarah's Roommate S-5
Cindy: Sarah's Roommate S-10
Nancy: Mike's schoolmate S-19 S-20
Kristina: Charles' Friend S-22 S-23
Mimi: Bill's GirlFriend S-24
Prof. Clark: History Class S-2
Waiter: Brunch S-3
Saleswoman: clothing store S-6
Driver: Taxi S-7
Professor: English Class S-8
Sociology Class S-19
Doorman: Hyatt Hotel S-13
Woman: grand ballroom S-13
Waitress: Brew Pub S-15
Employee: Someday Cafe S-17
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Situation 1 Waking Up Late
(Charles and Mike are roommates in a college dormitory.)
Charles: Mike, don't you have a class at noon?
Mike: Huh?
Charles: I said it's eleven forty-two, and you have a history class at
twelve.
Mike: What? Eleven forty-two? Why didn't you wake me up earlier?
Charles: Because I am not your mother. And because, if you must know, I had
an English literature class until eleven.
Mike: (Crawling out of bed.) Yeah, whatever, it's my fault anyway. I
shouldn't be out drinking till three AM when I have class the next morning.
Charles: Oh, you finally figured that out, huh? By the way, that's exactly
what you said last Thursday morning when you got up late. You're hopeless.
Mike: I thought we decided that you weren't my mother. Are you finished
with your lecture?
Charles: Yes. And you are going to be late for yours if you're not careful.
It is already eleven fifty-three.
Mike: Eleven fifty-three?! Quit talking with me or I'll never get ready.
Have you seen my American history textbook?
Charles: .....
Mike: I asked you a question!
Charles: I thought you told me to quit talking to you, something about
making you late.
Mike: Okay, okay, I'm sorry. Where is the book?
Charles: It's right over there on your desk.
Mike: (Grabbing the book and running for the door.) You bastard.
Charles: You're welcome.
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Situation 2 A History Lecture
(Sitting down in the back of the lecture hall.)
Mike: I thought for sure I'd be late.
Sarah: Hey, Mike. You are late. But so is Professor Clark. He's getting
old. Maybe he forgot about class today.
Mike: We should be so lucky. No, I'm just happy that he's later than me.
I was really worried.
Sarah: Oh, here he comes.
(Entering from the front the room and walking up to the podium.)
Prof. Clark: Good morning, class, or should I say good afternoon? Twelve
o'clock classes always confuse me. In any case, let's begin today's lecture.
Today I want to speak about the American Civil War, which I am assuming all of
you read about last week in a book by Huntington. The Civil War can be analyzed
in many ways, but today I want to discuss it as a result of economics. The
Northern United States industrialized rather early and had little need for slave
labor in their society. The southern states, on the other hand, had an economy
based on agriculture, particularly cotton. This caused a much higher demand for
slaves to supply manual labor in the fields. Eventually this fundamental
difference economic structures led to a difference in ideology. And, as
ideological differences often do, this led to a conflict which eventually
resulted in war. In this way, the Civil War is not unlike the Cold War between
the United States and the Soviet Union, which was also largely caused by
differing economic systems.
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Situation 3 Brunch
(Class ends and Sarah and Mike walk out of the building.)
Sarah: Mike, would you like to have lunch?
Mike: I'd love to. But it's actually brunch for me. I woke up late and
haven't eaten anything.
Sarah: Sure, brunch is good too. I know a place that serves breakfast all
day. And they have great sandwiches too. I already had breakfast.
Mike: Great. I can have some pancakes, and you get whatever you want. I
just can't start the day with a sandwiches.
(Sarah and Mike walk across campus to a restaurant.)
Sarah: Here it is. What do you think?
Mike: It looks good. But I'll have to try the food before I really tell
you what I think.
Sarah: Fair enough.
Waiter: How many?
Mike: Just two.
Waiter: Please, sit anywhere you'd like.
(Sarah and Mike go sit down.)
Waiter: Can I get you something to start?
Sarah: Do you have decaf coffee?
Waiter: We sure do.
Sarah: I'd like a cup of decaf and some water, please.
Mike: Can I get an orange juice?
Waiter: One decaf and one O.J.?
Sarah: And don't forget the water.
Waiter: Oh yeah, and the water. (The waiter returns with the drinks.) Are
you ready to order?
Mike: Yes. I'd like the blueberry pancakes with a side order of two
eggs, over easy, and some bacon, extra crispy.
Sarah: And I'll have a turkey sandwich on wheat bread, no mayonnaise,
please.
Waiter: The sandwich comes with your choice of fresh fried or salad, which
one would you like?
Sarah: Salad, please. And could you put the dressing on the side?
Waiter: Of course. That will just be a minute.
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Situation 4 Back in the Dorm Room
Charles: Did you make it to class on time?
Mike: No, but neither did the professor, so it was no problem. Maybe he
was out drinking last night too.
Charles: I doubt it. But at least you didn't get in trouble. Your have
class even earlier tomorrow morning; I hope you aren't going out again tonight.
Mike: We'll see. Besides, you don't need to worry about me. My grades
are fine.
Charles: That's true. But I still worry.
Mike: Why?
Charles: Because when you wake up late, or forget something, or whatever,
you always yell at me.
Mike: Sorry. It's just that I'm not used to living away from home. I'm
only a freshman. This is the first time I haven't had my parents to wake me up,
make me breakfast, and all that stuff.
Charles: Yeah, I remember how it was. I mean, I'm only a junior, but it
seems like I've been away from home forever. Still, during my first year of
college, I was just like you. It just takes a while to get used to managing your
own time. You'll be doing it in no time.
Mike: I sure hope so. This is no way to live.
Charles: You say that every day and then go out every night.
Mike: That's true. In fact, Sarah invited me to a party today at her
sorority.
Charles: A sorority party, hub? Not that's different. Do you think I could
join you?
Mike: I'll see what I can do.
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Situation 5 A Telephone Conversation
(Mike calls Sarah on the phone.)
Mike: Hello, may I speak with Sarah?
Lisa: May I ask who is calling?
Mike: It's Mike Watson, from her U.S. history class.
Lisa: Okay, just a second. I'll get her.
(Sarah picks up the phone.)
Sarah: Hello.
Mike: Hi, Sarah. It's Mike.
Sarah: Didn't we just see each other? You must really like me.
Mike: You know I do. But that's not why I called. You know my roommate
Charles? Well he wants to come with me to the party tonight.
Sarah: Charles? Isn't he kind of a bookworm? Why does he want to come to
the party?
Mike: Yeah, he does study a lot, but he is not a bad guy. And there will
be so many girls tonight, maybe even he can get lucky.
Sarah: I wouldn't bet on it. But, yes, I'll put his name on the guest
list. How do you spell his last name?
Mike: M-A-L...
(Cutting Mike off.)
Sarah: Wait, wait. Let me get a pen and paper. What was that again?
Mike: His last name is spelled M-A-L-I-Z-E-W-S-K-I.
Sarah: Got it. Are you guys coming together?
Mike: Yeah. Should we bring anything?
Sarah: No. We have that all taken care of. But be sure to dress nicely.
It's a semi-formal event.
Mike: Don't worry. We'll both in suits.
Sarah: And ties, right?
Mike: Right, right. Although Charles'tie might be a clip-on.
Sarah: Oh, you are so bad. I'll see you at seven. Don't be late.
Mike: Okay, seven o'clock. I'll see you then. Bye.
Sarah: Bye.
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Situation 6 Buying a Shirt
Mike: Charles, you're on the list for tonight, but we have to wear
suits.
Charles: No problem. I've got plenty of suits.
Mike: I know, but I don't. I only have one and it's not the greatest.
Still, it'll pass. The real problem is I have no shirt or tie.
Charles: I've got plenty of those too.
Mike: I know, Charles. But you're five-seven and I'm six-two. I hardly
think I'll be wearing any of your clothes.
Charles: I see what you mean. But you could borrow one of my ties, right?
Mike: True. But that still leaves me shirtless. I've got to go get one.
(Mike goes outside, catches a taxi, and heads for a local men's
clothing store.)
Saleswoman: May I help you find something?
Mike: Please. I need a dress shirt for tonight?
Saleswoman: Did you have any particular style in mind?
Mike: No. Just something plain. What do you have in a white oxford cloth
with button down collars?
Saleswoman: We have a very nice shirt for Ralph Lauren, but it has the Polo
mark on it. Is that okay?
Mike: Fine, fine.
Saleswoman: What size are you?
Mike: I'm not sure. My mom buys all my clothes. But I think I'm about a
sixteen inch neck and thirty-three inch sleeve. Does that sound about right?
Saleswoman: Probably for the neck, but you're pretty tall. Let's try
thirty-five inch sleeve.
Mike: You're the pro, whatever you say.
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Situation 7 In a Taxi
Driver: Where to pal?
Mike: To Carleton College, please. Do you know where Elliot House is?
Driver: Elliot's house? I thought you wanted to go to Carleton.
Mike: I do. And it's not Elliot's house, it's Elliot House. That's the
name of my dormitory.
Driver: Oh, why didn't you say so? And no, I don't know where it is.
Mike: That's all right. Just go to the college and I'll give you
directions from there.
Driver: You got it. (They arrive at the front gate of the college.) We are
here. Now where to?
Mike: Make a right turn at the gate, then go down two streets and take
left.
Driver: Will that be a left on Broadway?
Mike: Yes, Elliot House is at 357 Broadway.
Driver: Good for Elliot House. But Broadway is a one-way street. I can
only turn right.
Mike: Woops, sorry about that. I don't have a car and so I never pay
attention to which streets are one-way.
Driver: Don't worry about it, kid. I know a shortcut anyway. I'll take the
first left instead of the second, and then go around the back of your dorm.
Mike: Great. It's a good thing you know the streets around here better
than I do.
Driver: That's my job. I get paid to know these streets. Where are you
from, not from around here I guess?
Mike: No. I'm just here for school. I'm an originally from Delaware.
Driver: Nice state, Delaware. Well, here we are. That'll be seven dollars
and fifty cents.
Mike: Here's nine, keep the change.
Driver: Thanks.
Mike: No, thank you.
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Situation 8 Charles' English Class
(After Mike leaves, Charles goes off to his second English
literature class of the day. He arrives early, takes his seat and waits for the
professor to begin.)
Professor: Good afternoon, class. Today we are going to discuss the reasons
for Shakespeare's near universal acceptance and popularity the world over. It is
not the English literature is superior to the literatures of other countries or
that Shakespeare was a better writer than other authors. Although he was, of
course, a great writer, still, I believe the universality of his themes and
stories which makes him great. Almost anyone from any country at any time in
history can identify with these themes. For all people in all times experience
love, hatred, jealousy and greed. Everyone at one time or another has
questioned the meaning of existence, or wanted to take revenge on an enemy. Yes,
class, it is these subjects and questions which transcend time and place that
make Shakespeare not only popular but also great.
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Situation 9 Getting Ready for the Party
(Mike comes out of the bathroom.)
Mike: Damn, I cut myself shaving.
Charles: No problem, just put some toilet paper on it.
Mike: I know that, but I'm going to have a big scab on my neck all
through the party.
Charles: No one will notice it.
Mike: Why not?
Charles: Because of that big pimple you have on your chin. They'll all be
too busy staring at that to notice a little cut on your neck.
Mike: Thanks a lot. If I keep talking to you I'll be too embarrassed to
go to this party at all. And I'm the one who got you invited. You owe me.
Charles: Sorry, I was just trying to help. Here, let me get you that tie.
Mike: That's more like it. Now you're making yourself useful.
Charles: Do you like stripes or solids?
Mike: Give me a stripe one. My shirt is solid white; I don't want to
look too plain.
Charles: Good thinking. Do you want a matching handkerchief?
Mike: God no. Charles, this is only a semi-formal occasion. Don't get
too fancy.
Charles: I know, but when I dress up I like to go all out.
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Situation 10 Calling for Directions
(Mike calls Sarah's sorority to get directions to the party.)
Mike: Hello, may I speak with Sarah, please?
Cindy: Sarah's not here. Can I take a messasge?
Mike: No, no message. I was just calling for directions to the party
tonight. Do you know where it is?
Cindy: Sure, I'm going too. It's in the grand ballroom of the Hyatt
Hotel.
Mike: And what's the best way to get there from school?
Cindy: Would you be driving?
Mike: Well, I won't. But my friend Bill has a car, and my roommate and I
will be going with him.
Cindy: Okay, it's really easy. Just go straight down Main Street heading
toward downtown. Then turn right on Brattle Street, you know where Brattle is,
right?
Mike: Yeah, isn't there a Gap clothing store on the corner?
Cindy: Right. And from there just go down about four blocks and Hyatt is
on the corner of Brattle and Kearney Street. And the grand ballroom is on the
second floor. Did you get all that?
Mike: Got it. Anything else I should know?
Cindy: No, just be there a little early or all the good food will be
gone.
Mike: Okay, we'll be there at eight o'clock sharp.
Cindy: Fine, but the party starts at seven.
Mike: That's right. I forgot. We'll be there no later than quarter after
seven, okay?
Cindy: Great. See you then.
Mike: See you then. Bye.
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Situation 11 Mike Introduces Charles to Bill
(Bill arrive at the dormitory to drive Mike and Charles to the
party. He knocks on their door.)
Charles: Who is it?
Bill: It's Bill. Is Mike in?
Mike: Yeah, Bill, I'm right here. Come on in. (Bill comes into the
room.) Bill, how are you? I'd like you to meet my roommate, Charles.
Bill: (Reaching out to shake Charles' hand.) Nice to meet you, Charles.
My name's Bill Rodriguez.
Charles: Hi, my name's Charles Malizewski. Nice to meet you too.
Bill: What year are you, Charles?
Charles: I'm a junior. How about you?
Bill: I'm a freshman. Mike and I entered together. What's your major?
Charles: I'm majoring in English literature, and you?
Bill: Engineering, even though I'm terrible at math and science.
Charles: I'm just the opposite. Math and science are easy for me, but I
really like English lit. But I'm really not good at it.
Bill: Well, you can't be good at everything.
Charles: I guess not.
Mike: Are you girls done chatting yet? We're going to be late.
Bill: Very funny. And don't worry, it's only six twenty. We've got
plenty of time. You just keep getting ready; I'm enjoying talking to Charles.
So, Charles, where are you from?
Charles: Delaware, have you ever been there?
Bill: Sure, I'm from Pennsylvania, but my grandparents live in Delaware.
I go there every summer. It's great.
Charles: Where in Pennsylvania are you from?
Bill: A little town outside of Philadelphia. You've probably never heard
of it.
Charles: Probably not. But I do know Philadelphia.
Mike: Charles, everyone knows Philadelphia. Let's get going.
Bill: You're right. It's always good to arrive a bit early. Let's go.
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Situation 12 Driving to the Hotel
(Mike, Charles and Bill are all in Bill's car.)
Bill: What's the best way to get there?
Mike: (Looking in the pockets for the directions.) I wrote down the
directions but can't seem to find them. Anyway, I think I remember. It's at the
Hyatt, do you know how to get there?
Bill: No.
Mike: Charles, do you?
Charles: No.
Mike: That's all right. I think I remember. Take a left here and get on
Main Street.
Bill: Okay. (Bill turns left.) And which way should I turn on Main
Street?
Mike: Towards downtown.
Bill: That will be another left turn, right?
Mike: Right.
Bill: Do you mean make a right turn or that a left turn is correct?
Mike: A left turn is correct.
Bill: Are you sure about that?
Mike: Yes, I'm sure. What I'm not sure about is where to turn after
that. It was either on Brattle or Barry Street.
Charles: Oh yeah, now I remember. The Hyatt is on the corner of Brattle and
Kearney.
Bill: That sounds right. So that means a right turn on to Brattle,
right?
Charles: Correct.
Bill: And from there it's easy.
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Situation 13: Arriving at the Party
(Mike, Charles and Bill arrive at the hotel and the doorman for
directions.)
Mike: Excuse me, but can you tell us where the grand ballroom is?
Doorman: Of course, sir. The grand ballroom is located on the second floor
in the rear of the hotel.
Mike: Thank you.
(Mike, Charles and Bill go up to the second floor and arrive the
entrance to the grand ballroom. There is a woman standing in front of the door.)
Woman: Good evening, gentleman. May I see your invitations?
Bill: Mike, you didn't tell me about any invitations.
Charles: Yeah, Mike. I thought you called Sarah and took care of it.
Mike: I did. Look, Miss...
(The woman cuts Mike off.)
Woman: My name is not Miss, it's Barbara.
Mike: I'm sorry, Barbara. If I could just go in there and talk to my
friend Sarah, I'm sure she can straighten this out.
Woman: I'm sorry, Not without an invitation.
Mike: Yes, I understand. But to get our invitation I have to go in and
talk to Sarah.
Woman: Well, okay, but only you, your friends will have to wait here
until you all have invitations.
Mike: That's fine, I'll be right back. (Mike goes in, finds Sarah and
returns with three invitations.) Here you are, Barbara, three invitations, sorry
to bother you.
Woman: No bother, I was just doing my job.
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Situation 14: At the Party
Sarah: You guys finally made it!
Mike: Thanks to you.
Bill: Yeah, Sarah, thanks a lot.
Sarah: Don't mention it. What fun is a sorority party if no guys show up?
Charles: True, but I really appreciate you getting me in on such short
notice.
Sarah: Don't mention it. Any friend of Mike's is a friend of mine. Hey,
that's a nice tie, is it a clip-on?
(Sarah smiles, Mike and Bill try not to laugh.)
Charles: No, I tied it myself. Do you really like it?
Sarah: Yeah, and the stripes make you look taller.
Charles: I'll take all the help I can get.
Mike: Come on, Charles, Sarah's my date. Let me talk to her a little.
Why don't you and Bill go meet some nice girls?
Bill: I didn't come here and meet nice girls.
Sarah: You devil. I know what kind of girls you like.
Bill: Then introduce me to a couple of them.
Sarah: I'm sorry, Bill, but you'll just have to be content with one
tonight.
Bill: Whatever you say, where is she?
Sarah: Give me a second and I'll find someone.
Bill: Ok, but only one second.
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Situation 15 At a Brew Pub After the Party
(After the party Bill goes home with his new girlfriend, while
Mike and Charles go out for a beer.)
Mike: Charles, how about a beer before going home?
Charles: That sounds good. I didn't meet a single girl tonight.
Mike: Sarah tried to introduce you, but you're so shy.
Charles: I know, I know. I don't want to think about it. Let's go to a brew
pub.
Mike: What's brew pub?
Charles: Oh yeah. I forgot you are a freshman. A brew pub is bar at
restaurant where they brew their own beer. They have lots of different beers and
all of them are fresh and homemade.
Mike: Sounds interesting. Is it far away?
Charles: No. It's right around the corner. Come on.
(Mike and Charles go into the brew pub, sit down and are greeted
by the waitress.)
Waitress: Good evening. Will you be having dinner or just beer?
Charles: Just beer. What do you have?
Waitress: Do you like light or dark beers?
Charles: Dark. What about you, Mike?
Mike: Me too.
Waitress: For dark beers we have a honey porter, and oatmeal stout, and
special winter ale.
Charles: I'll take a stout.
Mike: Could I have the winter ale, please?
Waitress: Sure, one stout and one ale coming right up.
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Situation 16 The Morning After
(Charles and Mike both wake up late.)
Mike: Hey, Charles, do you know what time it is?
Charles: Let me check. It's twelve fifteen.
Mike: Damn, I knew we shouldn't have had those last two beers.
Charles: What? You're the one who insisted we stay until that place closed.
Mike: Yeah, but you're older than I am. You should have known better.
Charles: Okay, whatever you say. But don't yell at me next time I tell you
to stop drinking.
Mike: Well, I can't promise anything, but I'll try.
Charles: By the way, don't you have class at one o'clock?
Mike: Class? What class?
Charles: Your Sociology class, perhaps?
Mike: That's right. I forgot. How is it that you remember my schedule
better than I do?
Charles: Maybe because you always yell at me if I don't. Besides, I've been
here longer than you so I'm used to a college schedule.
Mike: True. And even if I yell at you that doesn't mean I don't
appreciate all your help. I really do.
Charles: Don't mention it. I think of you as a little brother. I have a
baby brother who's the same age as you.
Mike: Hey, wait a minute. I'm not baby.
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Situation 17 Going for Coffee
Mike: Charles, I have time for a cup of coffee, do you?
Charles: Are you buying?
Mike: Sure. It's the least I can do for all your babysitting.
Charles: I never said you were a baby. And yes, I'd love some hot coffee.
Mike: Good, because I know a great cafe that just opened across the
street from school. It's called Someday Cafe.
Charles: Someday Cafe, that's a cool name. But is the coffee any good?
Mike: Good? It's great. I always get the double latte, but their normal
coffee is tasty too.
Charles: Sounds good, let's go.
(Charles and Mike quickly get dressed and go to the cafe.)
Employee: Hello, what would you like this afternoon?
Mike: I'll have a double latte, please.
Employee: And you?
Charles: Could I please have a large coffee?
Employee: Of course. That's one double latte and one large coffee, right?
Charles: Right. How much is that?
Mike: No, I said that I was paying.
Employee: Well, that will be four dollars and fifty cents for whoever is
paying.
Mike: That will be me. Here is five dollars.
Employee: Thank you. Here is your change.
Mike: Thanks. Charles, let's go sit over by the window.
Charles: Okay, how about on that sofa?
Mike: Okay.
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Situation 18 A Political Discussion
(Charles and Mike go sit down on a sofa by the window.)
Mike: What do you think about the upcoming elections?
Charles: Didn't your parents teach you not to discuss politics in the
morning?
Mike: What do you mean morning? It's already twelve forty.
Charles: Yes, but I've been awake less than an hour, so to me it is still
the morning.
Mike: Well, that's too bad because this election is important, and I
want to talk about it.
Charles: Yes, I can tell. You really aren't going to give up, are you?
Mike: Nope.
Charles: Okay, then, what is so important that you must talk about it
before I finish my coffee?
Mike: It's Major Jamison. He's a thief and he just can't be elected.
Charles: Listen, Mike. Politics are politics. Even if we elect a new major,
he will turn out just the same as Jamison.
Mike: No, that's not true. Larry Strauss is running for major too and
he's an honest man.
Charles: You really are a baby. You are so naive. Anyone who wants to be a
politician is already dishonest.
Mike: I don't believe that. You are only twenty years old. Why are you
so cynical?
Charles: I'm not cynical, I'm realistic.
Mike: No, really. Why are you so sure politicians are dishonest.
Charles: Well, if you must know, my father is a politician.
Mike: Really?
Charles: Yes, really.
Mike: What does he do?
Charles: He is a state senator.
Mike: How long has he been a senator?
Charles: As long as I can remember. And he's always been crooked so don't
tell me you think politicians are honest.
Mike: Look, Charles. I don't want to talk about politics.
Charles: What? You're the one who started this discussion.
Mike: I know, and now I'm ending it. I have class at one.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Situation 19 Sociology Class
(Mike arrives early and takes a seat near the front.)
Nancy: Hey, Mike, you're never early, what's up?
Mike: I know, but I was having a terrible discussion on politics with my
roommate Charles and I just had to run away. I just can't discuss politics in
the morning.
Nancy: I know what you mean. I hate talking about politics. I can't
believe Charles would do that.
Mike: Yeah, it's very rude, isn't? Well, that's why I am early.
(The professor comes in and sits at a table at the front of the
room.)
Professor: Good afternoon. Last week we were discussing the theory of
functionalism. This theory, in brief, states that all people are in a certain
socio-economic position for a reason. It further states that each of these
positions serves a function and so should naturally be perserved. Although such
a theory seems valid at first glance, there are many problems with it. Today I
will like to discuss some of the weak point of the theory of functionalism. One
of these, for example, is that it does not explain the great difference in
opportunities given to the rich as opposed to the poor. Rather , it assumes that
the poor have no money because this is their natural condition. Can anyone think
of any more shortcomings of functionalism?
Nancy: Well, it's not only money that they don't have. If they don't have
money, that also limits their chances of education, medical care and other
important services.
Professor: Excellent point. Would anyone like to add something?
Mike: I think it is all the fault of dishonest politicians.
Professor: (Looking confused.) Interesting. I am not sure I understand what
you mean, but, yes, many politicians are corrupt.
Mike: They sure are. Like my roommate's dad...
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Situation 20 The Laundromat
(Class ends and Mike and Nancy leave together.)
Nancy: Hey, what are you doing now?
Mike: Nothing, why?
Nancy: Oh, I was just going to do my laundry and I was wondering....
Mike: (Interrupting her.) I'd love to, but there is only one washing
machine in our dorm, right?
Nancy: Right. But I know of a cool laundromat about a block from school.
How does that sound?
Mike: It sounds all right. What's so cool about this particular place?
Nancy: Well, while you wash your clothes, you can do a lot of other
things too.
Mike: Other things? Like what?
Nancy: Well, they have a coffee bar.
Mike: No. I just had coffee before class.
Nancy: They also have a snack bar with really good pizza and sandwiches.
Mike: Aha, pizza, that's more like it. I'm really hungry.
Nancy: Good. If you come with me, I'll buy you some pizza.
Mike: It's a deal. But I should warn you, I eat a lot.
Nancy: That's all right. I just got paid at work yesterday so I have some
extra money.
Mike: I wish my girlfriend had some extra money sometimes - I pay for
everything.
Nancy: Maybe you should think about getting a new girl friend.
Mike: Don't say that. Sarah is a great girl.
Nancy: I know. I was only joking.
Mike: Oh, good.
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Situation 21 Meeting Bill
(Mike and Nancy finish their laundry, and Mike leaves for home. He
meets Bill on the way.)
Bill: Hey, Mike, where are you going with that laundry in your hand?
Mike: What's up, Bill?
Bill: Nothing much. I just left that girl I met at the party.
Mike: But it's three thirty, have you been together since last night?
Bill: Yep.
Mike: You dog.
Bill: No, it's not what you think. She is a very nice girl and we just
sat up and talked all night.
Mike: I thought you didn't want to meet a nice girl.
Bill: Actually I didn't at first. But once I started talking with her it
was different.
Mike: This is not like you. What was so different?
Bill: She is intelligent and funny and...
(Bill stops and thinks without saying anything.)
Mike: And what?
Bill: And beautiful.
Mike: You sound like you're in love.
Bill: I think I am.
Mike: But I thought you didn't believe in love at first sight.
Bill: I didn't before last night, but now I'm not so sure.
Mike: Wow, of all my friends you are the last person I expected to be
saying this.
Bill: I'm surprised too, but it's all true. What can I say?
Mike: You don't have to say anything. I think it's great. But I have to
run. My laundry is going to get wrinkled.
Bill: What? I may be in love for the first time in my life, and you're
worried about your laundry?!
Mike: Sorry. Hey, why don't you come to my room and we can talk about it
there?
Bill: That's a great idea. Let's go.
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Situation 22 The Internet
(Charles and his friend Kristina are back in the dorm room using
the internet.)
Charles: Kristina, do you usually use Netscape Navigator or Internet
Explore when you surf the web?
Kristina: Charles, I don't know anything about computers. That's why I'm
here to learn from you.
Charles: Oh, right. Well, personally, I only use Netscape. It's the best
and besides I don't like using anything from Microsoft.
Kristina: Charles, let's start at the beginning. What on earth does "surfing
the web" mean?
Charles: I forgot. You really are a beginner. "Surfing the web" means
exploring the world wild web.
Kristina: That's nice. And what, may I ask, is the world wide web?
Charles: That's just like saying the internet.
Kristina: Okay, that's not so difficult to understand.
Charles: No, it isn't. You'll understand all this in no time.
Kristina: I sure hope so. Not knowing about the internet makes me feel so
premodern.
Charles: Well, the internet will have you feeling postmodern.
Kristina: At this point, I'd be happy with just plain modern.
Charles: I think we can do that. Here, let's go to my homepage.
Kristina: Um, I don't want to sound dumb, but what's the homepage.
Charles: Don't worry about it and don't ask so many questions. Just listen,
watch and learn, soon you will undertand everything.
Kristina: Is it really that easy?
Charles: Yes, I'm telling you. All you have to do is be able to read and
push buttons. There is nothing more to it.
Kristina: That much I think even I can do.
Charles: I'm sure you can.
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Situation 23 Mike and Bill Arrive
(Just as Charles and Kristina are finishing their internet
session, Mike and Bill arrive at the door.)
Mike: Hi, you guys. Are you busy because we can go somewhere else?
Charles: No, we were just finishing.
Kristina: Yeah, I have to get home for dinner anyway.
Mike: Okay, but I don't want to rush you.
Charles: No rush. We're leaving. Bye.
Kristina: See you later, Mike, Bill.
(Charles and Kristina leave.)
Mike: Okay, they're gone now. Tell me more.
Bill: There's nothing to tell. I just think I'm in love.
Mike: Love? That's ridiculous. You don't even know her.
Bill: So what? Don't you believe in love at first sight?
Mike: Yes, as a matter of fact, I do. But you don't and you never have.
Bill: But I do now, people can change, you know?
Mike: I know. I guess I'm just surprised to be hearing this from you,
the one who change girlfriend every week.
Bill: Hey, don't tell her that, okay? I mean, we just met and I don't
want her to get the wrong the idea.
Mike: You mean the right idea, don't you?
Bill: Come on, Mike. I'm asking you for a favor here.
Mike: Bill, you know you don't have to worry about me. I may tease you
but I'm your friend. I'll tell her nothing but good thing about you.
Bill: I know I could trust you.
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Situation 24 Mike Meets Mimi
(Bill decides to introduce Mike to his new girlfriend, Mimi.)
Bill: Mike, today's the day I want you to meet Mimi.
Mike: Great, but who is Mimi?
Bill: Mimi is my new girlfriend, you know that.
Mike: No, you told me her name is Margaret.
Bill: Well, it is, but her friends all call her Mimi.
Mike: Wow, you really are in love.
Bill: What? Because I call her Mimi?
Mike: Forget it. Let's go meet her.
(Mike and Bill go outside where Mimi is waiting for them. Bill and
Mimi forget Mike is there.)
Bill: Hi, sweetheart.
Mimi: Hi, honey.
(Mike makes a sour face.)
Mike: Excuse me, but are you going to introduce me?
Bill: Oh, sorry. Mimi, this is Mike.
Mimi: It's so nice to meet you. Bill has told me so much about you.
Mike: That was fast considering you two just met a couple of days ago. I
guess there's not much to tell about me.
Mimi: Oh, stop. Anyway, my name is Margaret, but you can call me Mimi.
Mike: Thank you. My name is Mike, you can call me Mike.
Bill: Stop joking around, Mike. He's a really nice guy once you get to
know him.
Mimi: I'm sure he is.
Bill: Let's go get some icecream. It's hot as hell out here and we can
talk in there.
Mimi: That's a great idea.
Mike: Sarcastically. Yeah, you're a genius.
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