Let's talk

LET’S TALK 1
1A-1C1
Hello. My name is Ted.
Hi, Ted. Me name’s Natalie.
Natalie, this is my friend Alex.
Nice to meet you, Alex.
Nice to meet you, too.
1A-1C2
Hi, Lisa. How are you?
Not bad. Do you two know each other?
No, we don’t. My name’s Mark.
Hi. I’m Katherine, but everyone calls me Kate.
Nice to meet you, Kate.
1A-2B
Well, we want to thank you for coming to the studio today, Kiki.
It’s nice to meet you.
Oh, thank you. It’s my pleasure.
All right, ah, let me ask you a few questions.
First, where are you from?
1A-2B
Oh, I’m originally from Toronto.
Really? Where do you live? Still in Toronto?
Oh, no, my parents and my brothers and sisters still live there,
but I left to go to college in California,
and now I actually live in Europe.
1A-2B
Oh. How many brothers and sisters do you have?
Oh, I have two brothers and I have three sisters.
That is a large family!
Now, you went to college in California.
That’s right. What did you study?
1A-2B
Well, I actually majored in French.
And, I’ll tell you, it’s been very useful in my work.
I’ll bet! Where do you work?
Well, as you know, I’m a fashion designer.
I guess I mainly work in France.
1A-2B
OK, one last question for you, Kiki.
What’s your favorite kind of music?
Oh, I like all kinds of music
— I like classical, pop, salsa, rap.
Oh, OK, Kiki, thanks very much for talking to us.
Oh, thank you, you’re very welcome.
1B-2B1
Well, hello, Mr. Sterling. Hi.
Have you decided on a car yet?
Yes, the red sports car.
Oh, very good choice.
Now, let me just complete your contract. OK.
Could I please have your home address?
1B-2B1
Uh, sure, I live at 55 Flanagan Street, in New Rochelle.
Can you please spell the street name?
Flanagan: F-L-A-N-A-G-A-N.
Mm-mm, OK. And also the city.
Uh, yes. It’s two words.
1B-2B1
New: N-E-W.
And then Rochelle: R-O-C-H­ E-L-L-E.
Oh, OK. New Rochelle, New York.
And also the zip code.
Uh, it ... it’s 1-0-8-0-1.
1B-2B1
OK, great. Thank you, sir.
If you could just sign your contract right here.
And here are the keys.
And we’ll bring your car around in a couple of minutes. Great!
1B-2B2
Can you help me, please? Yes?
I found this cat in … in my kitchen.
You want to report a lost cat?
No, I found a cat.
I think someone probably wants this cat back.
All right. We need to fill out a form. Your name?
1B-2B2
It’s Edwin Horowitz.
Can you spell that, please?
Edwin: E-D-W-I-N.
Last name, Horowitz: H-O-R-O-W-I-T-Z.
And what’s the cat’s name?
The cat’s name? I don’t know.
1B-2B2
Is there a tag?
Look at the tag around its neck.
OK, let’s see. It’s.. Tiny: T-I-N-Y.
Oh, what a cute name!
Thank you, officer. Can I leave the cat here?
Sure. I’ll take care of it.
2A-2A
Do you want some more juice, Carl?
No, thanks. But... um... please tell me who some of these people are
before I go talk to them. Oh, sure.
OK. Um... First of all, which one is your boss?
2A-2A
OK, Helen. She’s the one over there in... in that group.
You see... see the tall one there with the short blond hair?
You see who I mean?
Oh, yeah, yeah, the woman who’s smiling?
2A-2A
Right. And... and that’s Sylvia, my best friend at the office.
Oh, yeah, Sylvia, the one you’re always talking about.
Which one is she?
Oh, she’s the one with the curly black hair, with the round face, mid-twenties.
2A-2A
Oh, she’s... she’s really funny we always make each other laugh so hard.
And who’s that guy over there
with the... uh.. the dark eyebrows and dark hair?
Oh, the guy who’s a bit overweight?
Yeah, that’s Danny, the Security guard.
2A-2A
Oh, he’s… he’s really helpful.
And how about that muscular guy there, who’s he?
He looks familiar.
Oh. you mean the good-looking man with the short brown hair?
He’s not very tall, right?
2A-2A
That’s Helen’s assistant.
What’s his name? Ben
I think I’ve seen him at the gym.
Well, come on, Carl. Don’t be shy.
Let me introduce you around, and then we can…
3A-1B1
Lucia, what’s your hobby?
Well, I guess my main hobby is photography.
Mostly I take pictures of... uh... of scenery.
You know, like mountains, the ocean,
3A-1B1
uh... forests, um.., flowers, you know, things like that.
I like photography because I can be outdoors,
and I love the outdoors.
Now my favorite time of the year is spring.
That’s when the light is best.
3A-1B2
How about you, Andy? What’s your hobby?
Oh, I... I love to fish, especially fishing for... uh... river fish - not ocean fish.
No, luckily, I... I live near a good river,
so I take my bike and go there most weekends.

3A-1B2
I... I really love it because it’s so relaxing, you know,
just... just sitting by the water, enjoying the fresh air.
It... it really doesn’t matter if... if I don’t catch any fish
- but, you know, I usually do.
3A-1B3
Julia, what’s your hobby?
Hmm, my hobby. Well, I... I like to paint,
and... ah... I do most of my work at home.
See, I... I have a room in my apartment that I use as a studio,
and... ah... most of the time I usually work from photographs.
3A-1B3
I work mostly in the evening
- it’s... ah... a really great way to relax, you know,
after I’ve had a busy day at work.
And... ah... gosh, I have to say I’m not a very good artist,
but I enjoy painting a lot.
3A-1B4
And what’s your hobby, Eric?
Well, I really like cooking, but not at home.
I like to cook at my friends’ apartments...
uh... usually once a week on Saturdays.
3A-1B4
My place is very small,
and there isn’t, you know, much room for guests.
I enjoy it because it’s a good way to be with friends.
It’s also a lot cheaper than eating in restaurants.
3A-2A1
First, Nancy and Tom.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I like to relax and listen to music.
What kind of music do you like?
I like rock ‘n’ roll.
Oh, who’s your favorite band?
I like the Beatles.
3A-2A2
Next, Amanda and Jack.
I want to try skydiving, but I’m afraid.
Why? Well, I’m scared of heights.
You should try another sport.
How about waterskiing?
It’s not dangerous, and it’s a lot of fun!
3A-2A3
Finally, Mitsuko and Gary.
Do you like to play chess?
No, not really. But I enjoy checkers.
How about playing cards?
I don’t mind it, but it’s not my favorite thing to do.