English Recordings

The Lost Horse
A wise man lived in a remote village in China. One day his most beautiful horse ran away. His friends came to console him over his misfortune. But the man said, "How do you know that this isn't a good thing?"
A few months later the man's horse returned, bringing a beautiful, strong wild stallion with her. Everyone congratulated the man on his good fortune. But the man said, "How do you know this isn't a disaster?"
The man's son loved to ride the wild stallion. One day the son fell from the horse and broke his legs. Everyone came to console the man over his son's misfortune. But the man said, "What makes you so sure this isn't a good thing?"
Soon after this, an invading army came. Every man was required to fight, and nine out of every ten men were killed in battle. Because the son was lame, he survived. He was able to look after his family and live to become a wise old man like his father.
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Losing the horse was bad for the man because it was a very fine horse.
Losing the horse was good for the man because when the horse returned, it brought back another horse.
Getting the second horse was good because now the man had two beautiful and strong horses.
Getting the second horse was bad because the man's son fell from it and was injured.
Falling off the horse was unfortunate because the boy broke his legs and was unable to walk.
Falling off the horse was good for the boy because he didn't have to fight and so he survived.

#1-Sleeping Baby Wakes Up To Gangnam Style!!
I received the following video from my son a few days ago on Kakao Talk. It's so funny! A little baby wakes up to 'Gangnam Style' and immediately starts dancing. The older sister sitting next to him is even cuter when she can't stop laughing. They are so cute!

#2 *Sleeping Baby Wake Up Reaction To Gangnam Style!!
The following video is something (= The following is a video ) that I received from my son by Kakao Talk a few days ago. It' so fun! A little baby starts dancing to (the tune of) Gangnam Style, as soon as he wakes up.
Especially his elder sister who is sitting next to him and is nonstop laughing is cuter.How cute they both are!

1. I remember reading something in the papers about that.
2. I'II remember to close the windows before going out.
3. Don't you understand the picture puzzle? Try turning it upside down.
4. We are going to try to win.
5. Every two hours we stop the car to change seats.
6. You must stop making that noise.
7. I stopped to buy the paper.
8. He couldn't stop laughing.
9. 'I've got a sore throat.' "Try taking these pills.'
10. I can't stop him/her from talking to the press.
11. I tried to hang this picture, but I couldn't.
12. 'I can't stop sneezing.' "Try holding your breath.'
13. Children, stop talking.
14. I'll never forget seeing those poor people dying.
15. Don't forget to post the letter, will you!
16. I'll never forget seeing my daughter being born.
17. One day you'll regret wasting/ having wasted your time.
18. I don't remember locking the door, do you?
19. Did you remember to lock the door?
20. I remember reading something about the typhoon.
21. I regret spending so much money.
22. I'm sorry to inform you that you have failed.
23. I'll never forget visiting that museum.
24. I still remember my mother telling us stories.
25. Remember to take the dog for a walk.
26. I remember living in this area many years ago.
27. Don't forget to send us a postcard.
28. Remember to give me a ring in the morning.
29. I won't forget to give you a call.
30. I'm sorry to inform you that your grandfather has died.
31. I'll never forget meeting the president.
32. Many will never forget hearing the bombs falling.
33. I forgot to leave you a note.
34. You must try to understand my problem.
35. Why don't you try putting up a fence?
36. Why don't you try to put up a fence?
37. He remembered to send the letters, didn't he?
38. Why don't you try painting it red?
39. He clearly remembers posting the letters.
40. I'm sorry to tell you that you are under arrest.

1. My father refused to lend him any money.
2. My mother offered to help her.
3. She wanted to know where the station was.
4. She complained that her whole body ached.
5. He announced that they had won the battle.
6. He suggested going to the cinema.
7. She threatened that she would kill him.
8. He insisted that we should go to see him.
9. He agreed that if the weather was bad we couldn't go.
10. He promised his wife that he'd be back.
11. He asked me what I had in my pockets.
12. The waiter wanted to know if I would have soup.
13. He exclaimed that it was a surprise to see us.
14. The teacher shouted at them to stop making noise.
15. The boy admitted breaking/ having broken the window.
16. The man answered that he knew his rights.
17. Her boyfriend whispered that he loved her.
18. He assured us that he wouldn't do it.
19. He apologized for being late.
20. He boasted that he spoke five languages.
21. The man claimed that the car was his.
22. They agreed that they couldn't do it separately.
23. He promised that he'd give me the money back the next month.
24. He objected that it would take him a long time.
25. He sneered when he said he wouldn't listen to low-class people.
26. He promised me that he would love me forever.
27. He apologized for saying/ having said that.
28. The man threatened that he would kill me.
29. They wanted to know where the police station was.
30. She asked him if he wanted her to go with him.
31. The man protested that he hadn't stolen it.
32. He muttered that the teacher didn't know what he was talking about.
33. I warned him not to do it.
34. He admitted having stolen the money.
35. He assured that the victory would be theirs.
36. He groaned that all his bones ached.
37. He added that that was another problem.
38. He denied having taken the documents.
39. She wondered if she would see him again.
40. He offered to give the money back as soon as he got paid.

Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.

But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

You'll need to clear your debt before we can loan you any more money.
Before you put those books down, let me clear a space on the shelf.
Martha worked hard to clear her father's name.
The ambassador cleared it with the State Department before making the announcement that he was leaving the country.
Fernando felt the argument had gone on for long enough, so he decided to ask Maria for coffee to clear the air.
Shu decided to clear the decks of old projects before going on to something new.
Nguyen will clear the table if you help with the dishes.
They cleared the way for cars to pass after the heavy snowfall.
When I'm studying for a test, I sometimes go to the park to clear my head.
The speaker took a drink of water and cleared her throat before continuing.

Let me clear a space on the corner of my desk. You can put the computer there.
I need to clear my throat before I continue speaking; I've got a cold.
It's time to clear the air and stop arguing.
That's a great idea, but we'd better clear it with the boss before we do it.
I have a lot of school loans to repay. I hope I can clear my debt by next year.
The government had to get the voters' approval to clear the way for the project.
Please just sit and relax while I clear the table. We'll do the dishes later.
To clear her name, we had to find out who had actually committed the crime.
We need to clear the decks before we can start to sell the new spring line of clothes.
You really need to clear your head. You're thinking too much about this problem.
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take away the dirty dishes: clear the table
make an event more likely: clear the way
pay back a loan: clear a debt
get someone to let you: clear something with someone
prove that a person has not committed a crime: clear someone's name
stop being bothered: clear your head
get rid of a problem between people: clear the air
do work to prepare for something else: clear the decks
make a place to put something: clear a space
make your voice sound better: clear your throat

A: Your hair looks great!
B: Thanks. I had it cut yesterday.

A: Did you get proof?
B: Yes. This tape will get Nick cleared.

A: I'm going to buy a new TV today.
B: Do you need help getting it home?
A: Oh, that's OK. I'll have it delivered.

A: How did Talia know that the first tape was phony?
B: She had it examined by an expert.

A: The dishwasher is broken again.
B: Oh, no! We've had it repaired twice this year!
A: It may be time to buy a new one.

A: Your car always looks new. Do you get it washed every week?
B: Yes. I take it to the car wash on Third Avenue.

A: Do you stop to get the newspaper every day?
B: No. I get it delivered. It's more convenient that way.

A: I need 500 copies of this report. Can you get it copied for me?
B: Sure. I'll take it over to the Copy Center.

A: Your printer isn't working well. Something's wrong with it.
B: I know. I have to get it repaired.

A: This is a nice blouse. Is it washable?
B: No. You have to get it cleaned.

A: Congratulations! I hear you bought a new house. When are you going to move in?
B: Just as soon as we get it painted.

A: Does Laura do her own hair? It always looks great.
B: No. She gets it done by a hairdresser.

I had the tape player cleaned last week.
This is the recording that will get Nick reinstated.
Talia gets her hair done at Fausto's Hair Salon.
Talia has her hair done at Fausto's Hair Salon.
John has his car inspected every year.
He has gotten it done at the same place since he bought it.
He had it inspected last week.
He's going to get it painted next week.
He might have the tires replaced, also.
Amy is getting her hair cut by the best hairdresser in town.

Talia and Nick went to college together. They were in the same English class.
In college, Nick was going to ask Talia out, but he never did.
Tony was going to give John the Crawford story, but he gave it to Talia instead.
Talia was going to call Jackie, but she went to see her instead.
Tony was going to air the story about Nick, but he decided to wait. He wanted to speak to Talia first.
Tony and John were going to have dinner at Valentino's one night, but they couldn't get a reservation.
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Josh: Amy! Hi! I was going to call you just this minute! How's it going?
Amy: I don't know. This Crawford story is beginning to get me down. I feel so bad for Talia.
Josh: Talia? Why? What happened?
Amy: Well, she and Nick had a plan. They were going to prove that Nick was set up. Talia had recorded a conversation between one of Nick's teammates and his sister. She was going to play it for us, but there was nothing on the tape. She forgot to press the record button.
Josh: Oh, no. That's terrible! What is she going to do now?
Amy: I don't know. She and Nick were going to celebrate tonight, but...
Josh: Speaking of tonight... Do you have any plans?
Amy: Well, I was going to watch TV and then go to bed early. What about you?
Josh: I was going to go to a movie, but then some friends invited me to go dancing. Why don't you join us? Maybe it will help take your mind off work.
Amy: Thanks, Josh. Maybe I will.