English Recordings

Paul Auster The Invention of Solitude, Faber and Faber, 1982. Pages 130, 131.

Little by little, they both began to gravitate towards one book. The story of Pinocchio. First in the Disney version and then, soon after, in the original version, with text by Collodi and illustrations by Mussino. The little boy never tired of hearing the chapter about the storm at sea, which tells of how Pinocchio finds Geppetto in the belly of the Terrible Shark.
‘’Ho Father, dear Father! Have I found you at last? Now I shall never, never leave you again!’’
Geppetto explains: ‘’The sea was rough and the whitecaps overturned the boat. Then a Terrible Shark came out of the sea and, as soon as he saw me in the water, swam quickly toward me, put out his tongue, and swallowed me as easily as if I had been a chocolate peppermint.’’
‘’And how long have you been shut away in here?’’
‘’From that day to this, two long weary years – two years, my Pinocchio … .’’
‘’And how have you lived? Where did you find the candle? And the matches to light it with – where did you get them?’’
‘’In the storm which swamped my boat, a large ship also suffered the same fate. The sailors were all saved, but the ship went right down to the bottom of the sea, and the same Terrible Shark that swallowed me, swallowed most of it … . To my own good luck, that ship was loaded with meat, preserved food, crackers, bread, bottles of wine, raisins, cheese, coffee, sugar, wax candles, and boxes of matches. With all these blessings, I have been able to live on for two whole years, but now am at the very last crumbs. Today there is nothing left in the cupboard, and this candle you see here is the last one I have.’’
‘’And then?’’ ‘’And then, my dear, we’ll find ourselves in darkness.’’

hello guys, hello teacher. Hoping you have a great day.
Thank you for joining us today. My name is jesus i live in tuxpan, i am twenty one years old, i study in instituto superior and i'm going to talk about white shark.
This is my presentation of my favorite animal.
The great white shark his scientific name is CARCHARODON CARCHARIAS.
The dreaded white is one of the most famous animals in the word. It's practically impossible that you have not heard of it.
Speaking of teeth, one of the most feared characteristics of sharks are their strong jaws and sharp teeth. It has three hundred teeth, it's a perfect killing machine. It weights 2.5 tons or more and it sizes fifthy feet or more than twenty feet size relative to a bus. It's diet is a carnivore, but humans are not in their diet.
Great white's are the langest predatory fish on Earth. It's a perfect predator a creatures that inspires fear and awe.
They have slate-gray upper bodies to blend in withe to rocky coastal sea floor, but get their name from their universalies. They are streamined torpedo-sharped swimmers with powerful tails than on can propel them through the water at speeds of up to is miles for hour.
SHARKS CANNOT LIVE IN AQUARIUMS BECAUSE THEY NEED TO SWIM LONG DISTANCES.
PER YEAR LESS THAN 10 SHARK ATTACKS ARE REGISTERED TO HUMANS.
They can even leave the water completely breaching like whales when attacking prey from below.
It lives in the warm waters and temperate of almost all oceans.
It's beautiful and great animal.

In my house, there is a kitchen and a living room. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is an office for my dad. There is also a big garden!
In the kitchen, there is a fridge and a freezer. There is a sink and a lot of cupboards.
In the living room, there are 2 armchairs, a TV and a sofa.
In my dad’s office, there is a desk, a computer and a big bookshelf.
In my bedroom, there is a small bed, a fluffy carpet and a wardrobe. And there are lots of posters on the wall.
In my garden, there are flowers. My mum has got a little vegetable garden. My brother and I have got a swing set and a tree house, but we have not got a pool.

I am not feeling well. Call the doctor, please
I have a fever
I have a stuffy nose
I have a sore throat
I have a stomachache
I have a toothache
I have got a rash
I feel sick
It hurts here
I was bitten by some insect
My blood type is 1(0), positive/ negative
I have an insurance
Excuse me, where can I find a pharmacy?
Can I have a painkiller?
I’d like some cough medicine
Please, can I have a plaster?
Do you have any nasal drops?
God bless you!
Get well soon!

Where is the nearest mall?
I am looking for a T-shirt
Where can I buy shoes?
Do you have a larger size?
Do you have a smaller size?
Can I try it on?
Where can I try it on?
It doesn’t fit me
Do you make any discount if I buy 2 things?
Is there anything on sale today?
It is too expensive
I will take it
How much is it?
I would like to pay by card
I would like to pay cash
Could you wrap it up, please?
I would like to return it
I would like my money back
Have you got the receipt?
Could I change it for another?

Do you have a reservation? /Have you booked a table?
I’ve got a reservation/ I’ve booked a table
Do you have any free tables?
A table for two, please
May I sit at this table?
Can I have the menu, please?
We’re not ready yet
What do you recommend?
I’ll have a salad and a chicken breast
Can I have a steak, please?
I’ll have the same
Do you have wine by the glass?
Would you like anything else?
I would like a glass of water, please
Still or sparkling?
I am in a hurry. How long will it take?
Can I have the bill, please?
Can we pay separately?
I think you’ve made a mistake
Can I pay by card?

I’ve got a reservation
I’d like a room with a sea view
I need a single room/ twin room/ double room
Could I see the room?
Does the room have internet access?
What is the Wi-Fi password?
What time is breakfast?
Could you please call me a taxi?
Where’s the nearest ATM?
My room hasn’t been made up
Could you please change the sheets?
My room is too hot/ cold
There are no towels in my room
The heating/ shower doesn’t work
The AC in my room doesn’t work. Could you, please, come and help me?
I have lost my room key
I have locked myself out of my room
What time do I need to check out?
Would it be possible to have a late check out?
I’m checking out
Is there a place where we could leave our luggage?

Listen to the questions and answer them in pause.
Where's the mouse?
Where's the cat?
Where's the dog?
Where's the bear?
Where's the box?
What animal is on the cat?
What animal is on the dog?
What animal is on the bear?
What animal is on the box?

a) Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair. Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn’t fuzzy, was he?

b) I thought I thought of thinking of thanking you.

c) Nine nice night nurses nursing nicely.

d) Which wristwatches are Swiss wristwatches?

e) Lesser leather never weathered wetter weather better.

f) Fred fed Ted bread, and Ted fed Fred bread.

Where do I check in?
Your passport and ticket, please
What is your final destination?
Do you have luggage to check in?
Your baggage is 6 kilos overweight
What’s the charge for each excess kilo?
I’ll take out some of my stuff and carry it on
May I have a window seat, please?
May I have an aisle seat, please?
Please, open your suitcase for examination
Excuse me, where is gate number 45?
The flight has been delayed
How long is the delay?
The flight has been cancelled
Could I change seats with you?
Do you serve food?
Excuse me, how can I get to baggage claim?
Here is my claim tag. And my baggage hasn’t arrived.