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While they were in York, Julian and Donna spoke to Susan Norman, who runs a conference center in nearby Country Durham. Susan is also the author of a number of text books on Business English, one of which has sold more copies than any other publication of its kind. Julian: Susan: Julian: Susan: Susan, tell me what do you do? Well, basically I write Business English text book. Im a teacher of Business English and I also have a business with my husband running a conference center. Business English tell me about that Well, I originally got into it by mistake because you got more money for teaching Business English people than you did teaching general English. But once Id started, I found I actually enjoyed it a lot more. There seemed to be more point teaching people for a reason, you know, something they specifically needed rather than people who just came along and said: I want to learn English. And I found the people I was working with very interesting.

Expressions:
1. runs a conference center 2. a number of text books on Business English 3. publication of its kind 4. got into 5. there seemed to be more point

A: Boy, youre a whiz at Electronics. How did you get to be so good? B: Well, I got into computers when I was in junior high school.

The Word Is Out

Korean parents are spending 20 percent of their income for the education of their children in private institutes that teach languages, mathematics, music, art and other subjects. Commissioned by the Songpa-gu Office,Seoul National Universitys Population and Development Research Institute conducted a survey and found that the families earning 1 million won to 2 million won a mo0nth, which account for 46.4 percent of the respondents, spend 100,000 won to 190,000 won per month on private institute education of their children. Note: 1. educating in private institutes 2. commissioned by 3. account for 46.4 percent of the respondents

Scene 2

Julian: Susan:

Whats the difference between business English and regular English? Everybody needs grammar and vocabulary but you need specific business skills, and youve got more of a focus for teaching. The thing that I enjoy is the mix of management skills and Business English together. So the sorts of exercises we use for teaching Business English are the same sorts of things people are using when

theyre on a management training course. So youve got the double thrust when we do it. And its fun. Julian: Susan: Can you give me an example of the kind of exercise you give to the people? Well, for a career planning the way I planned my own career in fact is to ask people to writeif they can cope with it, I ask them to write their own obituary. But some people dont like that very much so

Expressions:
1. a focus for teaching 2. the double thrust 3. cope with 4. obituary

A: Did you hear about what happened to Julie? B: No, what happened to her? A: She was so heavily in debt, she had to sell her house. B: Thats really too bad. She had enough difficulties without having to cope with financial ones.

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A: Well, thanks a lot. Ive got to put this into the computer now. [A. leaves] B: Man, I hate this new guy. C: Yeah, what is it with all these new kids right out of college trying to take over? Hes trying to computerize everything. B: Dont worry. Hes still wet behind the ears. Im sure his honeymoon will be over soon. C: Once the boss talks to him about all his new methods, this monkey business will be over. [Later] B: [to A] Hey, whats wrong? [Smiling at C] Did you have a talk with the boss? A: Yeah he was telling me about my ideas with the computers. C: What did he say? A: [Smiling] He loved it! He says Ive really got my act together. Isnt that great? B: Yeah. Really great.

N O T E S:
1. wet behind the ears: not experienced; not knowing how to do something; new in a job or place. 2. honeymoon: a period of time after the start of a new job or new government when everyone is pleased with the person concerned and is nice to him. 3. monkey business: slightly unacceptable; dishonest or illegal behavior. 4. get ones act together: organize oneself; organize ones activities so as to make them efficient.

Scene 3
Julian: Susan: Whys that? Some people dont like the idea of death. I find it makes it more up-to-date and makes you think harder. But for those who cant do that I ask them to write their 100th birthday announcement in the newspaper and what they do is decide what they want to be written about them when theyre a hundred, which means they have to decide whether theyre family people or business people or whether they want to have traveled the world. When youve actually done the obituary or hopefully the 100th birthday celebration what you do then is you plan your career forward. You look at the difference between where you are now and where you want to be when youre a hundred.

Notes:
1. up-to-date This report is not up-to-date. 2. make one think harder

A: How may I help you today? B: Im shopping for a new microwave oven. A: This one here has every up-to-date convenience.

Back in the U.S.A

A: Where are you going? Ever the since the car accident youve been a total busy bee. B: The lady whose car I hit is suing me. She says I gave her whiplash, but she seemed fine at that time. A: So? B: So, Im fighting tooth and nail to find something wrong. I just need something to give me the upper hand. [Later] A: Ive got her now! B: How? C: I went to her house to see if she had changed her mind. I caught her doing aerobics.

N O T E S:
1. busy bee: one who works with great diligence. 2. tooth and nail: with all weapons or ways of fighting; fiercely 3. upper hand: controlling power; advantage

Scene 4
Susan: When I was planning my own career I was very much aware of being a woman and wanting to get married at some stage and I wanted to be able to pick up and put down whatever I did. So I went into publishing because it was interesting and then, Business English. What I tried to do was to get as much range of experience

as possible so that I would be employable anywhere in the world at any stage. And then I tried to do everything I could, as well as I could Donna: Susan: Did you find as a woman that you came up against many obstacles? No, I mean I was well aware of being a woman right from the beginning and I went into publishing and teaching because there are fewer obstacles for women in those professions than there are in lots of others.

Notes:
1. be very much aware of 2. at some stage 3. pick up and put down whatever I did 4. got into publishing 5. come up against

A: Mark, I need your advice on something. B: Yeah? Whats up? A: Ive come up against something I can not handle.

The Word Is Out

Given the difficulty of losing weight, psychotherapists have come up with a treatment aimed at easing the psychological suffering that comes with being overweight. The treatment is not meant to discourage people from trying to lose weight, nor to deny the very real increased health risks that added pounds bring. Instead, it focuses on freeing overweight people from self-reproach, endless rumination about their appearance and their reluctance to appear in public. For some people there are biological barriers to losing weight at all, and they just have to live with being overweight, said Dr. Kelly Brownell, director of the Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders.

Note: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

come up with rumination free overweight people from self-reproach reluctance to appear in public biological barriers

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Julian: Susan: What do people expect to get most out of the work they do with you be it a course or when youre abroad? Well, business people always think they want to learn grammar and vocabulary and to some extent they do, but what they really want is to activate that and bring it to life. But more than that, what they really need to do is learn how to use the English they know more effectively and a lot of that is inter-personal skills and techniques for getting other people to do all the talking or listening well. You know, its the skill work that theyre weak on rather than the actual content of the language. Susan, tell me what youre going to be doing for R.C.P. Specials? Im going to be hosting the Global Manager Feature in which well be interviewing people from International Business, and offering tips and hints for learning Business English. Thank you very much, Susan. In our next edition of Global Manager, among other things, Susan Norman will be showing us the importance of body language in language learning. Dont miss it!

Julian: Susan:

Voice Over:

Notes:
1. be it a course or=whether it be a course or 2. to some extent 3. activate that and bring it to life 4. getting other people to do 5. offer tips

A: What do you think about what he said? I cant see his points. B: I think he is right to some extent.

Susan is the author of a number of textbooks on Business English. I got into it by mistake. If they can cope with it.. I find it makes it more up-to-date and makes you think harder. I wanted to get married at some stage. Did you find as a woman that you came up against many obstacles? To some extent they do. What they really want is to activate that and bring it to life.

WHAT DO YOU DO? Im in banking. I deal with investments. I have a degree in law.

Im in publishing. I do computer graphics. I have a diploma in media studies. Im in advertising. I do market research. I have a Masters in psychology.

CREDIT CARDS Credit Cards are a way of life to Americans, (and to Koreans too, these days). In fact, you could argue that those little pieces of plastic are actually the backbone of the American economy. And they havent been around that long. Here is a brief history. BACKGROUND By the 1950s gasoline companies, department stores and major hotels had developed their own credit cards- small pieces of cardboard or metal plates they gave their best customers to use instead of cash (allowing holders to pay for purchases at the end of the month). But these early cards were different than the ones we use today- they were only accepted at the business that had issued them. THE FIRST SUPPER That all changed in one night in 1950, when businessman Robert X. McNamara finished his dinner in a posh New York restaurant, and realized that he didnt have enough cash to pay for the meal. His wife had to drive across town to pay for it, which embarrassed him deeply. But it also gave him an idea: Why not issue a diners card that people could use to pay for meals when they were short of cash. McNamara proposed his idea to a number of restaurants around town. In exchange for honing his new Diners Club card, he would pay for the meal of anyone who presented the card. Diners Club would absorb the risk of non-payment; the restaurant got the money even if the cardholder was a deadbeat. How the card made its money: it paid the restaurants 90-95 dollar cents, billed the cardholder $1.00, and kept the difference in the form of a discount. The restaurants balked at this arrangement at first, but McNamara convinced them that people with cards would spend more money, and more often, than people without them. By the end of the year he had signed up 27 New York restaurants and 200 cardholders. The age of the credit card as we know it had begun.

CREDIT CARD FACTS: The average American holds 2.9 Visas or MasterCards; even so, credit card companies send out more than 1 billion new credit card offers every year. Why do merchants like credit cards? On average, consumers spend 23% more money when they pay credit cards than when they pay cash. In 1972, Walter Cavanagh and a friend bet a dinner to see who could accumulate the most credit cards. Eight years later, he won the bet, and broke the world record by applying and getting 1,003 credit cards weighing 34 pounds and entitling him to $1.25 million in credit. Hes still applying for credit cards, and has set a goal of 10,000 cards. Its illegal now, but credit card companies used to mail credit cards to people who hadnt even applied for them. It wasnt always good business: In 1966, five Chicago banks banded together and mailed 5 million credit cards to people who hadnt asked for them. But the banks had been less than cautious in assembling their mailing lists. Some families received 15 cards. Dead people and babies got cards. A dachshund named Alice was sent as many as four cards, one of which arrived with promise that Alice would be welcomed as a preferred customer at many Chicagos finest restaurants.

1. What are you doing? / What do you do?

What are you doing? Im making a list. I found them. Theyre sleeping with their heads on the table. Julian: Man: Donna: Man: Julian: Man: Man: What are you doing in York today? Just visiting. What do you do? Im a computer operator. What do you do? Im a pharmacist. And what are you doing in York today? Having a holiday looking around.

(1) What are you doing in York today? What are you doing (2) Having a holiday Looking around

2. Do
Do I look nice? Does he speak English? I dont smoke anymore. Its very difficult. I dont understand hershe doesnt understand meand shes so impatient.

He doesnt look like Cary Grant But I dont care for looks He doesnt read philosophy Theres more to life than books. He doesnt dress like Fred Astaire He doesnt have much style But what I love about him Is the sweetness of his smile. Hes my guy And no one else would ever do. Hes big and strong And gentle too And not too proud to cry He is my guy Dont ask me why I love him, I just do They say that love is blind That may be true But hes my guy He doesnt sing romantic songs But singings for the birds He doesnt write me poetry He isnt into words My friends dont think hes right for me Theyre frightened of his size But I dont care because I love The twinkle in his eyes Hes my guy(etc)

Music is in the air

I Could Only Whisper Your Name
Sung by Harry Connick Jr.

Somebody was spreading rumors Bout better days a commin Why was I hummin As if I knew One and the same But I just whispered your name Somebody was saying something Bout there being an end to tyranny But when they asked me What would I do If that day came I only whispered your name. Everyones got their own opinion And protects their own dominion No doubt for them its true But I tell them what I really believe My only worry is protecting you No one should ever be lonely Wed all find somebody to care Ask me if I dare To answer who could carry that flame Id just whisper your name

Note: 1. spreading rumors 2. bout about 3. better days are commin = better days are coming 4. hummin = humming 5. one and the same

Scene 1
[The study. A grey autumn morning] Penny Oh, Im sorry about that. We are looking forward to seeing you. Yes, I knowthe weather is awful. No, thats quiet all right. Fine. Just let me know then. Goodbye.

[She hangs up] [Lord GC comes in with the post, which he gives to Penny] Lord GC Penny Lord GC Penny Lord GC Morning, Penny my dear. How are you this morning? Youre looking splendid! Uncle Benjy, I have a cold, a headache, and Im probably running a temperature. The trouble with you, my girl, is that you dont get enough exercise. Why dont you go out for a walk? You could take Sam. Its raining, Uncle Benjy. Its been raining now for almost 10 days non-stop. In fact, weve just had another cancellation. Good.

Notes:
1. looking forward to seeing you look forward to Im looking forward to the future at this company 2. run a temperature temperature have a fever take someones temperature I took her temperature and it was 40c. 3. non- stop Im taking the non-stop flight to New York

A: Hello, Pam? I cant make it to your party tonight. B: Oh, Im sorry to hear that. I was looking forward to seeing you. A: Ive come down with a cold. Im running a temperature and coughing very badly.

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A: Whats wrong with him? Hes been throwing up for an hour. B: He just got a taste of his own medicine. He always takes some of my food when we go to the restaurant. This time, he took a bad clam. A: This is probably just what the doctor ordered. C: Oh. My stomach! A: I hope youve learned your lesson. C: Yeah, next time I take your food, Ill stay away from the seafood.

N O T E S:

1. get a taste of ones own medicine: suffer from the same kind of treatment that one gives to other people. 2. just what the doctor ordered: exactly what is needed or wanted 3. learn a lesson: benefit from ones experience.

Scene 2
[B.J. comes in with a tray of mugs and biscuit tin.] B.J. Penny B.J. Lord GC Hot chocolate, everyone? How are you feeling, Penny? Awful. And worried. Look at these. Bills, bills, bills. And weve just had another cancellation. Its just as well, Penny. You should be in bed. Herehave a cookie. Are they those coconut things?

[Gertrude knocks and puts her head around the door] Gertrude Penny Morning, all. Did I see the postman arrive? Good morning, Mrs. H. Im afraid there are no letters for you this morning. No letter for anyone. Just bills.

Notes:
1. its just as well Eg. He didnt have to speak very often, which was just as well he was a man of few words ***well a. might as well (I might as well go home. No customers at all today.) b. well to do (The Jones family is quite well-to-do.) c. Well done! (Well done, Tom. Excellent speech. d. Well, I never! (Leave this house at one! Well, I never!) 2. you should be in bed ***bed a. sick in bed (I was sick in bed for 2 days) b. get up on the wrong side of the bed (Whats wrong with you this morning? Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed? c. Early to bed, early to rise (Early to bed, earlt to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise). d. I always get up at six oclock. After all, early to bed, early to rise. 3. did I see the postman arrive Did I see you bringing a dog in here?

A: No ones here! I cant believe this! B: Oh, its just as well. I didnt want to have the party anyway.

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A: Hes really making a fuss about this. B: I would too. Nobody wants to get transferred to Alaska. A: Did you see his jaw drop when the boss told him the news? B: Dont you feel sorry for him? A: Hes just a big baby, crying over spilled milk. Anyway, as long as its not happening to me, its okay. [Enter C] C: The boss needs to talk to youabout your transfer to um Alaska. A: This cant be. I cant go to Alaska. Its too cold. B: Dont be such a big baby.

N O T E S:
1. make a fuss about something: complain or express dissatisfaction about something. 2. someones jaw dropped: someone showed obvious disappointment, incredulity, or shock. 3. cry over spilled milk: cry or complain something that has already happened.

Scene 3
B.J. Gertrude Penny Come on in and have some hot chocolate, Mrs. H. No, thanks dear. I have to watch my figure, you know. You dont have to worry, Mrs. H. Youre in great shape.

[Penny sneezes] Gertrude Well, I cant say the same about you, duckie. You look terrible.

[The bell rings in reception] B.J. Lord GC Penny Who could that be? Are we expecting anyone? I thought I heard a car. Ill go. Keep your fingers crossed. It just might be a guest.

Notes:
1. I have to watch my figure You look fabulous. You dont need to watch your figure. a. keep ones figure (How do you keep your figure?) b. lose ones figure 2. youre in great shape a. in good shape b. in bad shape c. in poor shape 3. I cant say the same about you 4. who could that be? 5. are we expecting anyone? Im expecting a company. 6. keep your fingers crossed Wish me luck. 7. it just might be a guest There just might be a letter from him.

A: Youve been eating carrot sticks only for two days. Whats going on? B: well, I have a date next week. My first in six months. I really have to watch my figure, at least till then.

THE WORD IS OUT In the U.S. half of all marriages end in divorce, and even more remarriages fall apart. According to an estimate by researchers, 15 percent of all children in divorced families will see the parents, they live with, remarry and divorce before they reach age 18. Researchers say that these children struggle to navigate a bewildering succession of stepparents, stepsiblings and live-in relationships that have no formal name. Studies comparing families of multiple divorces with families of single divorce have found that children with family disruptions report higher levels of anxiety and depression, poor academic records and troubled marriages of their own. The studies show that the more breakups children experience, the worse they fare.

Note:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. remarriages fall apart navigate a bewildering succession of live-in relationships that have no formal name family disruptions higher levels of anxiety and depression academic records troubled marriage

Scene 4
[The reception] Penny Gabriel Good morning. Oh, hello. Do you have a single room for a couple of weeks maybe even longer?

Penny Gabriel Penny Gabriel Penny Gabriel Penny Gabriel

Why yes, as a matter of fact we do. Were not very busy at the moment Hey are you okay? Yes yes Im fine. No, youre not. Youre sick. You shouldnt be working. Look Ill speak to your boss, if you like. Im a doctor. Actually, Im the manager around here. Penelope Carter. And Im Gabriel Archer. Ms. Carteryou have a high fevera high fever. I think you should go straight to bedand stay there. But No buts. Those are doctors orders!

Notes:
1. you have a fever a. have a fever b. run a temperature 2. go straight to bed a. you go straight to (I want you to go straight home.) 3. no buts a. no buts (We are going and no buts.) b. but b.1. ifs and buts (Im tired of all your ifs and buts.) b. 2. 4. doctors orders

A: I called you last night, and there was no answer. Were you out? B: Oh, Im sorry. I was fast asleep. I had a hard day yesterday, and when I got home. I went straight to bed.

The Word Is Out

Airlines in the United States are trimming the fat from their in flight food budgets. A survey of seven major carriers shows that the chances of getting breakfast, lunch or dinner aboard a domestic flight of less than two hours are slim. Even a costly first class ticket, once the boarding pass to the airlines approximation of elegant dining, no longer guarantees a traveler more than a cocktail and a bag of honey roasted peanuts. But on international flights, U.S. carriers are charting the opposite course, embellishing their menus to compete other finer dining aboard foreign carriers.

Note:
1. 2. 3. 4. trimming the fat from their in flight food budget approximation of elegant dining charting the opposite course embellishing their own menu with finer dining

We were looking forward to seeing you. Im probably running a temperature. Its been raining now for almost 10 days non-stop. Its just as well. You should be in bed. Did I see the postman arrive? Youre in great shape. Who could that be? Are we expecting anyone? It just might be a guest. No buts! Those are doctors orders.

Questions, Anyone?
[1] Penny: Good morning, Mrs. H. How are you? GH: Im very well. And you, dear? Penny: Not too bad. B.J.: HI, Natalie. How are you doing? Natalie: Im fine.

[2] Penny: I have cold, a headache, and Im probably running a temperature. I have a cold. I have a cough. My throat hurts. I ache all over. [3] Lord GC: Why dont you go out for a walk?

Note:
Why dont you A: Im feeling really low. B: Oh, Im sorry. Why dont you take some time off? A: Im exhausted. B: Thats too bad. Why dont you lie down for a bit? B.J.: You should be in bed. You should get more exercise You should quit smoking You should stop bossing people around!

The Wide World

Phobia Are you struck with terror at the thought of word? If someone mentions spiders, do you go limp? Maybe youve got a phobia. See if any of these rings a bell. Aulophobia Neophobia Bogyphobia Triskaidekaphobia Gamophobia Scopophobia Aurophobia Chrematophobia Astraphobia Blennophobia Plasmophobia Arachnephobia Hedonophobia Chaetophobia Catoptrophobia Ombrophobia Isopterpophobia Laliophobia Theophobia Ecclesiophobia Taurophobia Teratophobia Tapinophobia Homiclophoba Geumophobia Hadephobia Gymnophobia Levophobia Ichthyophobia Mechanophobia Pteronophobia Politicophobia Siderodromophobia Symmetrophobia Xenophobia Zoophobia Anthrophobia Ophidiophobia Graphophobia Linonophobia Pantophobia fear of flutes fear of anything new fear of demons and goblins fear of the number 13 fear of marriage fear of being stared at fear of gold fear of money fear of thunder and lightning fear of slime fear of ghosts fear of spiders fear of pleasure fear of hair fear of mirrors fear of rain fear of termites fear of talking fear of God fear of churches fear of bulls fear of monsters fear of small things fear of fog fear of flavors fear of hell fear of nudity fear of things on the left side of the body fear of fish fear of machines fear of feathers fear of politicians fear of trains (or traveling on them) fear of things that are symmetrical fear of foreigners and unfamiliar things fear of animals fear of people fear of snakes fear of writing in public fear of string fear of everything

If the words given above are not in your vocabulary, the followings are sure in. here are THE FIFTY MOST COMMON WORDS in English language. I You He She It We They Me Him Her Them What The A An On To Of In For With Out From Over And Thing About Now Just Not That This Is Get Was Will Have Dont Do Are Want Can Would Go Think Say Be See Know Tell

According to experts, there are an estimated 600,000 words in English languagebut the average American only understand around 2%- 3% of them, and actually uses only half that amount. Of these, experts say, just 10 basic words account for over 25% of all speech and 50 simple words for almost 60%, with between 1,500 and 2,000 word accounting for 99% of everything we say. The most commonly used word is I, followed by you, the, and a. Of the written language, It is only a little more varied than the spoken one, 70 words making up 50% of it. We are more likely to qualify our words and to use but, or, if, so, which and who. In general, too, we use shorter sentences, fewer auxiliary verbs, and more active verbs.

Music is in the air

The Sweetest Days
Sung by Vanessa Williams

You and I in this moment Holding the night so close Hanging on, still unbroken While outside the thunder rolls Listen now, you can hear our heartbeat Warm against lifes bitter cold These are the days The sweetest days well know

There are fears that scare me We rattle the house like the wind Both of us so unbending We battle the fear within All the while, life is rushing by us Hold it now and dont let go These are the days The sweetest days well know So well whisper a dream here in the darkness Watching the stars till theyre gone And when even the memories have all faded away These days go on and on Listen now, you can hear our heartbeat Hold me now and dont let go These are the days Everyday is the sweetest day well know These are days The sweetest day well know

Note: 1. holding the night so close 2. hanging on a. hold tight (Hang on, here we go.) b. wait just a minute (Hang on, Ive just got to think about this. 3. bitter cold a bitter easterly wind 4. We rattle the house like the wind. 5. unbending 6. We battle the fear within. 7. life is rushing by us a. rush by b. rush a.1 Im late I have to rush. a.2 You tend to rush at things. a.3 He was rushed to the hospital. 1.4 rush-off traffic

Scene 1
[The kitchen] B.J. Antonio B.J. Antonio B.J. Antonio B.J. Antonio So hows the patient this morning? Shes better. She wants to get up. No way. Shes staying in bed until Dr. Whatsizname says she can get up. Dr. Whatsizname? Yeah. Forget it. B.J. whats the matter with you? Dont you like him? Hes all right. He keeps to himself. I think hes writing a book. Everyday hes in the conservatory

[The Conservatory] Gertrude Gabriel Gertrude Gabriel Uhmmm Doctor Archer, could you spare me a minute? Of course, sit down. Its Mrs. Hickcox, isnt it? Ive seen you in the dining room. I hope you dont mind me disturbing you like this... Youre not disturbing me at all.

Notes:
1. Dr. Whatsizname = whats his name, whats her name Whatsizname, where is he? 2. Hes all right 3. he keeps to himself keep to oneself 4. could you spare me a minute? I dont have the time or energy to spare. 5. Its Mrs. Hickcox, isnt it? 6. I hope you dont mind me disturbing you like this

A: I hope you dont mind me disturbing you like this. B: Thats quite all right. What do you need? A: I was wondering if you knew where Paula is. B: She is out with whatsizname. Her new boyfriend.

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A: Are you ready for your debate tomorrow? B: I dont know, dad. Im not sure I know the subject well enough. A: You majored in this in college. Its right up your alley. B: You sure? A: Father knows best. Just stick to your name and trust your knowledge. [The next day} A: How was it? B: He never got to say anything. A: Were you that good? B: Well, he tripped on his way to the stage and broke his leg.

N O T E S:
1. be up ones alley: be right within a persons expertise or area of interest 2. (someone) knows best: one has a lot of experience and should therefore be trusted to make decision for other people. 3. stick to ones game (stick to ones gun): hold to an aim or opinion even though people try to stop you or say you are wrong

Scene 2 Gertrude Gabriel Gertrude Gabriel Gertrude Gabriel Gertrude Gabriel Gertrude I havent been sleeping well lately. That must be terrible. Well, it is. Are you worried about anything? What? Do you tend to worry? About your family? About money, perhaps? I dont have a family to worry about. And no, I dont worry about money or at least, not the way most people do. Oh, really? My problem is that I have too much money. More money really than I know what to do with. Funny, isnt it? It all began two and a half years Ago. I won the football pools

Notes:
1. not the way most people do I worry about money, but not the way most people worry. 2. more money really that I know what to do with I have so much money that I dont know what to do with it. more -- than I know what to do with

A: How are donations coming along for the charity bazaar? B: Everyones been bringing in apple pies, now I have more pies than I know what to do with.

Back in the U.S.A

A: Are you worried about the doctors appointment? B: Of course. What will happen if I have the disease? A: Dont lose any sleep over it. Im sure you will be fine. B: I may have any kind of disease. It sends chills down my spine. A: Stop it! Worrying will just drive you out of your mind. [Later] A: Well, are you okay? Is it an illness? Is it serious? B: Yeah, Im pregnant.

N O T E S:
1. not to lose any sleep over something: not to worry about some matter 2. send a chill down ones spine: be worrying news 3. drive someone out of his mind: cause great worry to a person

Scene 3
[Later in the conversation] Gertrude Gabriel so Ive travelled all around the world, Ive bought all the things I could possibly want, I live in this beautiful place and still Theres something missing? Mrs. Hickcox, youre obviously a highly intelligent woman. Perhaps you need to find something different to do Something that challenges your intelligence

[The reception later that week] Penny Gabriel Penny Gabriel Good morning, Gabriel. Penny, how nice to see you up and around. That week in bed did me a world of good. You obviously needed a rest more than anything else.

[Later in the conversation] Penny Uncle Benjy has been like a father to me. My mother is an actress. We dont see much of her. In fact, I havent seen her for about five years now.

Notes:
1. all the things I could possibly want He will do everything he possibly can to help you. 2. up and around Hes much better. Hell be up and around this afternoon. 3. that week in bed did me a world of good do someone a world of good A bit of fresh air will do you a world of good. 4. We dont see much of her. we dont see her very much dont see much of her

A: You dont look well. B: Im exhausted. The baby is sick and kept me up the whole night. A: You need a rest. Go take a nap for a couple of hours. Itll do you a world of good. Ill look after the baby.

The Word Is Out

Chinas Parliament is to study a motion to legalize euthanasia, despite strong opposition to the practice, which goes against deep-rooted Chinese traditions. The official Xinhua Press agency said that the motion, presented by more than 30 deputies to the National Peoples Congress, calls for a law that would allow technically ill patients. The operation would require the approval of two medical experts and would only be used to alleviate the suffering of patients and their relatives, and to safeguard the dignity of life, the agency reported.

Note: 1. 2. 3. 4. study a motion to legalize euthanasia terminally ill patients alleviate safeguard the dignity of life

Scene 4
[Later] Penny [Later] The roof on the west wing needs repairing. The tennis court needs resurfacing. And there are bills to pay. We survived the first year, but now suddenly there are mountains of bills. And I just dont know what to do. Gabriel Penny, look. I think youve done a great job. Youve turned Gostwycke Hall into an oasis of peace and tranquility. A place to escape to; to forget all the tensions and stress of daily life. Yes, of course, there are problems. It is low season right now, I know. And the weather has been terrible.

Penny Gabriel Penny Gabriel

Thank you. And youve invested enormous amount of time, energy and money. But obviously it isnt proving to be cost-effective. Thats putting it mildly. Look, Ive just had an idea. I wonder

Notes:
1. low season a. low season b. in season c. out of season 2. the west wing The east wing of the museum/the left wing/the right wing 3. cost effective 4. thats putting it mildly To call him a thief is putting it mildly.

A: What do you think about your husbands new investment? B: I do have, to put it mildly, misgivings about it.

The Word Is Out

Concern about sleeping position of babies, followed by concern about the surfaces babies sleep on, has been growing over the two last decades, but not until 1992 did the American Academy of Pediatrics advise parents to avoid putting babies to sleep on their stomachs. There has been growing evidence that babies who sleep face down are at increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and experts insist that one of the simplest measures families and caregivers can adopt to reduce crib deaths is to put the baby to sleep on his back. There is even a suggestion that babies who sleep on their backs are healthier than belly sleepers.

Notes
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Sleep on their stomachs sleep face down sudden infant death syndrome caregivers sleep on their backs baby sleeper

Could you spare me a minute? I hope you dont mind me disturbing you like this.. I havent been sleeping well lately. I do not worry about money the way most people do. My problem is that I have more money than I know what to do with. He did everything possible to help me. How nice to see you up and around. That week in bed did me a world of good. Thats putting it mildly.

Questions, Anyone?
[1] Its been raining for almost 10 days non-stop. Ive been trying to call you all day. Hes been working for this company four years [2] Youve turned Gostwycke Hall into an oasis From a podgy little girl has been turned into a beautiful young woman. Weve turned our basement into a hobbies room. [3] to have Ive just had an idea. I have a headache. He has a temperature. I had a shock.

Note:
1. Have been ing Its been three years since she met her husband. 2. to have + Penny has a good hand. She had the grace to apologize at once. Have a look at this.

The Wide World

Lets Do The Twist Looking back 30 years, past slam- dancing, and Flashdancing and Dirty Dancing, its hard to believe how significant and scandalous, the taim Twist was when it first appeared. Its considered nostalgic fun today, but it was a powerful force in its time. It helped change American society in the 60s, and its impact is still being felt. Heres a quick retrospective.

ITS ORIGIN Everyone knows that Mr. Twister is Chubby Checker. You know, he said, I taught the world how to dance as they know it today. Im almost like Einstein creating atomic power. Whatever came after the Twist, it all started here. But The Twist was not originally done by Chubby Checker. The original version was written and recorded by a rhythm and blues performer named Hank Ballard. In the 50s, Ballard was a popular R & B singer who toured with his band, The Midnighters. The band often danced while they played, and one night I was just watching them go through their routines, seeing them twisting their bodies, Ballad recalls, and the lyric just came to me, Twist. He wrote the rest of the lyrics to go along with their movements, taking the melody from an old R & B song, What cha Gonna Do. Ballard and his group tried to popularize the dance as they toured the country, and when they got to Baltimore it finally caught on. Dick Clark, hosting American Bandstand, in nearly Philadelphia, liked what he saw. He played the song on his show, and was impressed by the audience response. He wanted to introduce the dance on Bandstand, but got someone other than Ballard to do a new version. ENTER CHUBBY CHECKER Clark found just the right person Ernest Evans, an expert at mimicking other singers. Ernest changed his name to Chubby Checker at the suggestion of Clarks wife ( He looks just like a little Fat Domina lets call him Chubby Checker.), and the new version of The Twist was released. AS A DANCE The Twist made social dancing accessible to everyone; it was the first dance that anybody young or old, athletic or uncoordinated, etc. --- could do. There was nothing special to learn, no need to take lessons, and no need to practice. Instructions for the Twist could be summed up in one sentence: its like putting out a cigarette with both feet, explained Chubby Checker,and coming out of a shower and wiping your bottom with a towel to the beat of the music. Its that simple. After howling about immorality of rocknroll in the late 50s, parents give up their protests in 1962 and joined in doing the Twist. It was the first time adults accepted rock. Until then, it was associated with juvenile delinquency.

AS A SCANDAL Some examples of the International furor caused by the Twist: 1962 Tampa, Florida, banned the Twist in its community centers. The Unite Arab Republic banned the Twist Red Chinese newspaper castigated ugly displays of young people doing the Twist in Maoming Cultural Park in China. The Twist was banned by the Buffalo, New York, diocese in parish, school and Catholic Youth Organization events. The South African foreign minister deplored the fact that South African youth were doing the Twist, calling it a strange god from the United States. 1963 The twist was East Germanys most popular dance, despite the fact that the Communist Party had denounced it. The South Vietnamese government said the Twist was not compatible with the anti-Communist struggle, and banned it.

Music is in the air

Someone to Love
Sung by Sean Maguire

Baby, its only natural to feel the way you do Youre only human, I know you wonder If lovings worth the pain we go through Your emotions are going stronger I can see it in your eyes But I can tell you, I can show you, I can make you realize You dont need miracles to make it happen Stay with me and Ill see you through Im not asking for the world Just for you to love me girl Everybody needs someone You can make my dreams come true. Such an easy thing to do. Everybody needs someone, tonight

Maybe you dont find it easy to let your feelings show Oh baby try to believe me, youve really got to let yourself go. Come with me and baby hold my hand Lets take the world to wonderland. Im not asking for the world Just for you to love me, girl Everybody needs someone, You can make my dreams come true Such an easy thing do Everybody needs someone, tonight Im not asking for the world Just for you to love me, girl Everybody needs someone. You can make my dreams come true A little love is overdue. Everybody needs someone, tonight. Ill be there to catch you if you fall Youve got someone you can rely on, All youve got to do is call

Note: 1. its only natural to 2. go through 3. You dont need miracles to make it happen 4. Ill see you through He saw me through all the hard times. 5.find it easy/find it hard 6. let your feelings show 7. let yourself go/let oneself go 8. a little love is overdue

Scene 1
[The drawing room] Lord GC Antonio Lord GC Antonio Lord GC Antonio Lord GC [Later] B.J. Lord GC [Penny comes in] Penny Here I am. Whats this all about, Uncle Benjy? So whats up, Lord GC? Whats your problem? Id prefer to wait for Penelope Psssttt. Petronio! M Lord? Is that doctor fellow around? He went to the village. Excellent. Could you ask my niece and Bathsheba to meet here for a very urgent meeting. And ask Mrs. Whatshername to come too. Mrs. Whatshername? Oh you know who I mean!

Notes:
1. Psstttt 2. Mrs. Whatshername 3. I get it. 3. Id prefer to wait for Penelope. Id prefer to 4. Whats this all about? Whats up? Whats your problem?

A: You cleaned your room, you did the dishes, and now youre shining my shoes. Whats this all about? B: Can I borrow your car Mom?

Back in the U.S.A

A: Mom, can I have some money? B: Do I look like Im made of money? What do you need it for? A: Im going out with my friends. Were going to have a party. B: No way! Youre not going anywhere. A: What? Im a college student, and I can do what I want. B: As long as I support you, you listen to me. A: Thats not fair. B: He who pays the piper calls the tune. A: Well, Ill just ask another piper. B: What? A: Im going to ask Dad.

Notes
1. made of money 2. He who pays the piper calls the tune : a person contributing money or resources to a project is entitled to a say in its control.

Scene 2
Lord GC BJ Gertrude Penny Lord GC Penny and Gertrude Lord GC Penny Lord GC Penny Its that doctor fellow. The one you women seem to spend so much time with. Count me out of this. So what about Dr. Archer? Yes, what about him? Well, Ive made some inquires. And The man is a fraud. An imposter. And in my Opinionhes a shameless fortune hunter. Uncle Benjy, lets take those one at a time, shall we? Why is Gabriel Archer a fraud? Well, hes not a doctor. At least not a proper one. Hes one of those brain doctors one of those headshrinkers Hes a Psychiatrist, uncle Benjy. Which means hes also a qualified doctor.

Notes:
1. Count me out of this. Count someone out (leave out) If youre going to gossip, you can count me out. 2. lets take those one at a time He jumped up the steps three at a time. a. at times Shes really rude at times. b. at all times You should keep this with you at all times. c. at one time You worked for them, didnt you, at one time? d. at any time It could happen at any time. e. at no time At no time did anyone think of sending him to school. 3. headshrinkers

A: I cant wait for the party this weekend. B: Yeah, Ive been spending a lot of time preparing it. By the way, everyone will have to cheap in to pay for the cost. A: Well, you can count me out. I just remembered my mother-in-law is coming into town this weekend.

Back in the U.S.A

A: Hey, look at this article. Isnt he your old friend Tommy Jones? B: Hes a real rags to riches story. He used to work with me in the post office, until he started his own business. A: Now, he owns the third largest company in the world, hes got money flowing out of his ears. Hey, didnt you want to start the business with him? What kept you from it? B: You. You told me not to.

N O T E S:
1. rags to riches: from poverty to wealth 2. money flowing out of ones ears: very rich

Scene 3
Lord GC Gertrude BJ Penny Be that as it maybut I happen to know for sure that hes after your moneyand hers. Wellfrankly, I wouldnt mind if he were. I think hes a lovely man. To each his own! Uncle Benjy I dont think you have to worry about our uhhmmm fortunes, at least not mine. But you really are on the wrong track. Gabriel is being very kind and very helpful. In fact, he has an idea which can solve a lot of our problems here at Gostwycke Hall. Like turning the place into a private clinic? No. But what about a conference center. Over my dead body! I know you were going to say that. But think about it, Uncle Benjy. It makes so much sense. But Penny the money youd need just to get started.

BJ Penny Lord GC Penny Lord GC

Notes:
1. hes after your money Hes after my job. a. after a.1 The Germans were after him. Youre not after her, are you? Go after him. a.2 They have copied after my paintings. He takes after his mother. 2. to each his own Hes really keen on opera. Its not my sort of thing, but each to his own.

3. on the wrong track Im sorry, but I think youre on the wrong track there. a. on the right track Youre on the right track, but youre spending too much money on the project. b. keep track of The police kept track of him all the time. Please, keep track of its development. 4. private clinic 5. over my dead body Youll drop out of school over my dead body! 6. it makes so much sense This doesnt make sense.

A: Youre going to see that movie? I think its the worst movie thats ever been made. B: Well, each to his own. I think its a good movie. By the way, can I borrow your car? A: What? My brand spanking new Corvette? Over my dead body!

The Word Is Out

San Francisco will become the first in the United States to establish formal sister city relations with a Vietnamese City, Ho Chi Minh City. Once again, San Franciso is in the forefront of establishing relations with the Pacific Rim, Mayor Frank Jordan commented. He noted that the city was the first in the U.S. to establish such a relationship with Australia, China, Japan and South Korea. The mayors office said the relationship would make San Francisco the West Coasts official gateway to Vietnam for trade and cultural exchanges.

Note:
1. establish formal sister city relations with. 2. forefront: This was to place the company in the forefront of computer manufacture. 3. West Coasts official gateway:

And Finally --- Its Elementary

If you have always seriously wanted to be the next Columbo, heres your chance. Here are a few simple mysteries for you to solve. 1. Steve came home one day and told his wife Diana, I just saw the strangest thing. A man walked into a bar on California Street and ordered a glass of water. Suddenly the bartender pulled out a gun and pointed it at him. What happened then? Diana asked. Thats the strangest part. The man said Thank you, and left. Well, I expect he would, Diana laughed. The bartender did him a favor.

What had happened in the bar?

2. Steve was lounging around the apartment, reading the paper. Hey, Diana, he called, Theres a town I was reading about where nobody ever shaves himself. They all let the barber do it. Well, Steve, if thats true, then who shaves the barber? asked Diana. Maybe there are two barbers in town. Diana shook her head. No, my uncle lives there and I know theres only one. Steve shrugged. I give up.

Who does shave the barber?