a smaller size?
M: Sorry. This is the only one left. But don’t worry. Children grow fast! W: Yes, that’s true. I’ll take it. Text 2
W: These DVDs will be due back on Thursday the 7. M: How much more should we pay to keep them another week? Text 3
M: What did you think of Dana’s speech today?
W: Well, she must have spent a lot of time preparing it. I can’t believe I could sit for that long without feeling bored. Text 4
W: Could you help us carry these boxes, sir?
M: Oh, I’d like to help you, but I’ve got a pain in my back. Text 5
W: I wonder if Simon will be here by 8. He’s supposed to be.
M: His wife said he left at 7:30, so he should be here by 8:10 at the latest. Text 6
M: Are you free on the weekend? W: I haven’t got any plans yet. Why?
M: There’s an exhibition of Chinese paintings at the public library. Would you like to go with me?
W: I’d love to. But when?
M: How about Saturday morning? It’s cooler in the morning, and may be less crowded.
W: I’m afraid I cannot get up early on weekends. I prefer Saturday afternoon. Believe me, there won’t be too many people.
M: So, shall we meet at 2 Saturday afternoon?
W: Ok, that would be great. I’ll be waiting for you at my home. Text 7
W: Did you have a busy week?
M: Um, well, no. I mean, I didn’t do a lot, but I bought a computer.
W: You did? Thank goodness! Now you don’t need to borrow mine! You had it for two weeks last time. M: Yeah, so sorry about that. I wrote my history paper on it. Thanks again, by the way.
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W: Sure, no problem. So, how do you like your computer? M: Oh, it’s really cool. I use it every day.
W: Really? Are you using it for class? I mean, you’re working on a paper now, right? M: Uh, yeah, I am. But I don’t use it for class. W: So, what do you use it for?
M: Um, actually, I just watch DVDs on it all week. Text 8
W: Tom, as the manager of a company selling green products, you’re now quite a successful businessman. When did you know you wanted to have your own company?
M: My family left Budapest in 1986 and settled in Canada, where a lot of my friends’ parents were highly successful businessmen. It seemed so cool! So, in high school, I started a web design company and learned a lot from that experience.
W: How did you find the money for your present company, then?
M: We’ve raised 18 million dollars from about 50 people. We’re finally making money. I own six percent of the company, and all employees get their shares. W: By the way, what aspects of your life are green?
M: I’m only mildly green. I do simple things, and I’m a huge biker. I biked across Canada. W: Do you think you have ever done anything wasteful?
M: We’re always doing something wrong, but then, that’s what allows us to learn and grow. When I first started out, we made all the products ourselves. But that was a mistake. Now, we work with other companies. We provide the materials, the product development, and the design. They make the products, and… Text 9
W: Hey, James. How’s the job search going?
M: Hi, Sharon. I had no idea it would take so much time. It sure makes it difficult to prepare for final exams. How about you?
W: I was lucky. There seems to be a shortage of high school teachers now. I applied to three schools, and each one offered me a position. M: That’s great. Which one did you like?
W: I haven’t decided yet. Of course, it would be easiest for me to stay here in New York or go back home to Boston. But I may go to California. M: That would be a big move.
W: So, tell me about your plans.
M: Well, I applied to six newspapers. Last week, I had an interview with New York Times. W: How did it go?
M: No so well. I think they’re looking for people with some experience. W: Have you had any other interviews?
M: No, not yet. It seems that everyone wants to be a writer these days. There just aren’t that many jobs out there. W: That’s too bad.
M: Yes. I had hoped to have a job lined up by graduation. That doesn’t seem likely now. W: What will you do if you can’t find a job?
M: In that case, I’ll begin working on a master’s degree in the fall. W: Good luck! Text 10
M: Now, one more thing to add about student safety before we start today’s college tour. The university offers two programs called Safe Walk and College Alone programs. The Safe Walk program is to make sure that students get where they need to go late at night with an officer on duty to safeguard them, whether back from the bar or from a late-night study group. The College Alone program gives students who are working alone at night peace of mind. Once a student calls the office, her position is recorded, as is her time to leave the place and where she is about to go. Students are provided with a number they can call campus safety office 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And 12 college pay phones are also connected to the office — no money needed. Here, we’re trying our best so that your children are safe while they’re attending the university.