English Recordings

Unit 2: MAKING ARRANGEMENTS

READ:

On March 3, 1847, Alexander Graham Bell was born in Edinburgh. He was a Scotsman although he later emigrated, first to Canada and then to the USA in the 1870s.

In America, he worked with deaf-mutes at Boston University. Soon, Bell started experimenting with ways of transmitting speech over a long distance. This led to the invention of the telephone.

Bell and his assistant, Thomas Watson, conducted many experiments and finally came up with a device that they first introduced in 1876. Bell said on the telephone: ‘Mr. Watson, come here. I want you.’ This was the first telephone message.

Traveling all over America, Bell demonstrated his invention to the public at countless exhibitions, and by 1877 the first telephone was in commercial use.

Unit 2: MAKING ARRANGEMENTS

LISTEN:

Secretary: Kingston Junior High School. Good afternoon.

Woman: Good afternoon. Could I talk to the principal, please?

Secretary: I’m afraid Mr. Kelvin is out at the moment. Would you like to leave a message?

Woman: Uhm, no. But I’d like to make an appointment to see him.

Secretary: I think he will be available on Tuesday.

Woman: Tuesday’s Ok. Can I see him in the morning?

Secretary: Sure, you can. What time would you like to come?

Woman: Is 10.30 OK?

Secretary: I’m sorry. The principal will have a school visit at 10.30. What about 9.45?

Woman: 9.45? Let me see. Yes, It’s alright.

Secretary: What’s your name, please?

Woman: My name’s Mary Nguyen.

Secretary: Is that N-G-U-Y-E-N?

Woman: Yes, that’s right Mrs. Nguyen.

Secretary: And your address, please?

Woman: Number 23, 51st Street. My telephone number is 64 68 37 20 942.

Secretary: Thank you, Mrs. Nguyen.

Woman: Thank you very much. Goodbye.

Secretary: Goodbye.

Unit 2: MAKING ARRANGEMENTS

SPEAK

Hello. 9 210 752

Hello. Can I speak to Eric, please? This is Adam.

Hello, Adam. How are you?

I’m fine. I’m going to a pop concert at the City Concert Center tonight. Would you like to come?

Which band is it?

It’s The Kids in Town. You like it, don’t you?

Yes. What time can we meet?

Is 7.15 OK? The concert starts at 7.45. Let’s meet inside the center, at the café corner.

That’s fine. See you at 7.15. Thank you, Adam.

Bye, Eric.

Bye.

Unit 2: MAKING ARRANGEMENTS

LISTEN AND READ:

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Can I speak to Hoa, please? This is Nga.

Hello, Nga.

I’m going to see the movie Dream City at 6.45 this evening. Would you like to come?

Of course, but wait a minute. I have to ask my aunt and she’s downstairs. Hold on… OK, Nga. Aunt Thanh says I can go. Oh, where’s it on?

At Sao Mai Movie Theater. It’s a bit far from your house, I’m afraid.

Well, I know where it is, but I’m using my cousin’s bike tonight.

OK, Hoa. Let’s meet outside the theater.

Is 6.30 all right?

That’s fine. See you at 6.30. Bye.

Bye, Nga.

build a sand castle
hike a lot
learn how to scuba dive
travel by plane
read a very funny story
play a lot of computer games
eat lots of ice cream
spend a week in New York
climb a mountain
sunbathe on the beach every day
go fishing
surf a huge wave
sleep in a tent
drive to Italy
make a campfire
visit a museum
go sightseeing on a tour bus
pack my bag to go camping
drink coconut milk
fly a kite
do lots of sports
roast some marshmallows
buy some souvenirs
take a lot of selfies
ride a roller coaster
stay in a 5-star hotel
swim in the sea

What? I thought you could come over to my house at 7 o'clock! Why are you so late? I already prepared food and everything! You should have called me earlier at least! Well whatever! Just let me know when you are on you way. I will probably watch another episode on netflix while waiting.

He is very clever but he is extremely grumpy. He is fat, not strong, and he has a long nose. He can invent gadgets. What's his name?

He is not sporty at all, but he is very grumpy and lazy. He is too fat, he has big eyes. he always eats or sleeps. What's his name?

He is very friendly and generous, but he is also quite stupid. He lives in the ocean. He has big blue eyes, a long nose, and a square face. What's his name?

He is very fat but very strong. He is sporty and extremely brave. He is also very friendly. He can fight, and cook. He is black and white. What's his name?

He has got red hair and a green hat. He can fly. He is brave, funny and intelligent. He lives in an imaginary world. What's his name?

Hello. My name is Emily. What is your name?
I‘m Ken. Nice to meet you.

How are you?
I‘m fine, thanks.

Good afternoon! My name is Elliott and I live in New York with my mother. I have a kitten, three mice and two rabbits. I love pets! My father doesn't have any pets, it's so sad!

Good afternoon! How are you? My name is Alex and I'm 15. I have ten pets: I have two cats, three goldfish, a parrot and four guinea pigs. And you? Do you have any pets?