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A: Would you like to go to a baby shower
B: Sure, it sounds like fun. I like buying baby clothes and gifts for babies.
A: Have you ever been to a bachelor party
B: No, I haven’t. My cousin got married two years ago but I didn’t go to his bachelor party.
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Woman: I can’t believe it’s almost summer. Jared: Yeah, I know. The year went really fast. Woman: What are you going to do this summer
Jared: I have a part-time job. I’m going to work for a catering company. Woman: A catering company What’s that
Jared: We help at parties. Our company prepares and serves the food. And, typically, another company provides the music. Woman: I didn’t know you could cook!
Jared: I don’t have to cook. I’m only an assistant. Woman: When do you start
Jared: Tomorrow. We’re catering a bachelor party. Then on Friday, I’m working at a big family reunion.
Woman: So what exactly do you do
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Jared: Before the party starts, I help set everything up. You know, bring the food in and arrange the
tables … make sure it looks nice. Woman: Sounds pretty easy.
Jared: That’s only the first part. During the party I have to serve food and drinks to the guests.
Woman: Well, at least you get to meet people.
Jared: Yeah, and after the party is finished, I help clean up. Woman: Yuck. I hate to wash dishes.
Jared: Oh, I don’t wash dishes, someone else does. I just put everything in the truck.
Woman: That’s not so bad. Sounds like a cool job.
Jared: Yeah, I’m excited about it. … And how about you Any summer plans Woman: Well, I’m certainly not going to work. I’m just going to relax!
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Woman: I can’t believe it’s almost summer. Jared: Yeah, I know. The year went really fast. Woman: What are you going to do this summer
Jared: I have a part-time job. I’m going to work for a catering company. Woman: A catering company What’s that
Jared: We help at parties. Our company prepares and serves the food. And, typically, another company provides the music. Woman: I didn’t know you could cook!
Jared: I don’t have to cook. I’m only an assistant. Woman: When do you start
Jared: Tomorrow. We’re catering a bachelor party. Then on Friday, I’m working at
a big family reunion.
Woman: So what exactly do you do
Jared: Before the party starts, I help set everything up. You know, bring the food in and arrange the
tables … make sure it looks nice. Woman: Sounds pretty easy.
Jared: That’s only the first part. During the party I have to serve food and drinks to the guests.
Woman: Well, at least you get to meet people.
Jared: Yeah, and after the party is finished, I help clean up. Woman: Yuck. I hate to wash dishes.
Jared: Oh, I don’t wash dishes, someone else does. I just put everything in the truck.
Woman: That’s not so bad. Sounds like a cool job.
Jared: Yeah, I’m excited about it. … And how about you Any summer plans Woman: Well, I’m certainly not going to work. I’m just going to relax!
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Mark: I participated in the Nebuta Festival last August. It was a lot of fun! First, I went with two friends to a local shop to rent a haneto — that’s the costume you wear. It’s easy … anyone can do it and anyone can dance in the festival. The parade is loud and beautiful. People beat drums and dance around. The only bad part was when I injured my ankle from too much dancing! At night, after the parade, we watched some beautiful floats go down the river.
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Marissa: I spent two months traveling through India with my best friend. One of my
best memories is the Holi Festival. We went to a local store and bought some colored powder. Then we mixed it with water.
On the day of the festival, someone gave me a water pistol. I filled it with my colored water and started shooting everyone. I even sprayed a police officer! What a mess! It took a long time before the color came out of my skin.
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Dan: OK, Marcia, that’s it. I think we’re finished with the planning. Marcia: Yeah, Dan, we should review the details one more time. Dan: All right.
Marcia: So, Dan, let’s see … you’re going to meet Mom and Dad at 8:00 at the restaurant, right Dan: That’s right.
Marcia: Remember to keep them at the restaurant until 9:30. That’s really important. Don’t come home early!
Dan: I know, I know. You need time to prepare for the party.
Marcia: Exactly. They can’t come home early … or it will ruin the surprise. Dan: After I go to the restaurant, what are you going to do
Marcia: I’m going to put up the decorations for the party. And I’m going to call the guests and tell them to come over. Dan: Also, don’t forget to pick up the cake. Marcia: You’re right.
Dan: This is so exciting. Boy! Are Mom and Dad going to be surprised
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Carnival is a very colorful and interesting festival in our city, but it gets very crowded. Before you come here, you should find a hotel room. Then, after you arrive,
get the most recent schedule for the festival. Sometimes it changes. The most important event is the parade on Sunday. Bring a folding chair, and be sure to find a good place to sit before the parade starts. After you find a place, just relax and have fun while you wait. People usually bring food to eat before the parade starts. Many people go to restaurants or parties after the parade finishes.
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Celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans!
Mardi Gras falls on a Tuesday about six weeks before Easter, a holiday in March or April. Before Mardi Gras even begins, there are over seventy parades of dazzling floats. Come join us for a festival you’ll never forget! Tips for visitors:
Plan ahead. Many hotels start taking reservations for Mardi Gras in August. To get the room you want, call early. Don’t wait until January! Plan your transportation. Many streets are closed to cars, and bus and streetcar schedules are often changed. Get there early. Plan to arrive about four hours ahead of any big parade. For the popular Sunday night parade, find a space in the morning. You might need a jacket, sunglasses, an umbrella, or all three.
Catch Mardi Gras “throws.” People ride on floats in the parades and give “throws” to the crowd. Jump up to catch beads, plastic coins, cups, and toy animals. Bring a plastic bag to hold you’re your treasures.
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A groundhog is a small animal covered with brown fur. It lives in a hole in the ground. During the winter, it stays underground and sleeps and eats. When people see the groundhog in the winter, they think spring is coming soon.
Punxsutawney Pete is a groundhog. He lives in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. On
February 2, Pete’s hometown comes alive — as many as 30,000 sightseers gather to celebrate Groundhog Day. Beginning in the morning, they watch for Pete to come out of his hole. Most years he comes out, sees his shadow, and runs back into the hole. That means there will be at least six more weeks of cold, wintery weather. Occasionally, Pete comes out of his hole and stays outside for a while. That’s a good sign. It means that spring weather will arrive soon.
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After Pete appears, the people of Punxsutawney celebrate. There is a barbecue, a colorful festival in the park, a souvenir show and sale, and even a storytelling festival. There is a lot to do in this little town on Groundhog Day!
Pete is a famous groundhog. In 1986, he met the president of the United States. There was a big
Hollywood movie made about him in 1993. And in 1995, he was a guest on the Oprah Winfrey show, a popular TV talk show.
Unfortunately, Pete has seen his shadow about 85 percent of the time since the tradition started in 1887. Let’s hope next year is different!
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1. Do you want to go hiking 2. Do you want to have dinner 3. Would you like to go hiking 4. Would you like to have dinner
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1. Do you want to go to a concert 2. Would you like to see a movie
3. Would you like to study together 4. Do you want to come to my birthday party
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Omar: Did you hear the news Sayuri is having a party. Lane: Really When
Omar: On Wednesday. It’s a pool party. Lane: Cool! That sounds like fun. Omar: Do you want to go with me Lane: But I don’t know Sayuri.
Omar: No problem. She said I could bring a friend. Lane: Well, OK. I’d love to go. What time is the party Omar: It starts at 3:00. Why don’t we meet at my house at 2:30 Lane: Sounds good!
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A: Would you be interested in seeing a movie on Friday B: Sure. What time A: Can we meet at 8:00 B: Ok!
A: Would you like to go swimming this afternoon
B: I’m sorry, but I can’t. I have a test tomorrow. How about next week A: That sounds great. Is Tuesday afternoon Ok for you B: Sure.
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A: Would you like to come to our party next week
B: What kind of party is it
A: It’s a Hawaiian luau party. We’re going to wear Hawaiian shirts and drink pineapple juice.
B: Cool! That sounds like fun. What food will you have A: We’re going to have barbecue and finger foods. B: Wow! That sounds yummy. Where will it be
A: It’ll be in a big warehouse. We'll also have a dance party there. B: It sounds really interesting! I'd love to go.
Video Course Video Track 2-7-1
Alejandra: I went to a party where the whole dance floor and party space was covered with soapsuds, so everything was very soapy and somewhat slippery. People at this party were dressed in summer clothes, because it was during the summer, and in casual clothes … things that would not get ruined by the soap.
Dennis: I had a birthday party last month and I had 38 people in my small apartment. There was a lot of food, which I cooked, and I had a lot of presents … and all my friends were there. It was fun.
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Dennis: I had a birthday party last month and I had 38 people in my small apartment. There was a lot of food, which I cooked, and I had a lot of presents … and all my friends were there. It was fun.
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Catherine: My favorite celebration or holiday is Thanksgiving. In America families get together in one place and have a big, big, huge dinner. And it’s actually just
a day where you eat a lot and where you think about or you reflect about the things you are thankful for.
Lourdes: The most important holiday in Colombia is Independence Day, which in Spanish is Día de la Independencia.
Kumiko: I like New Year’s Day because when I was little I got lots of otoshidama, which is money in little pretty envelopes.
Alejandra: In Argentina one of the unique festivals is the Day of Tradition, or El Día de la Tradiciones, where we celebrate our gaucho heritage. A gaucho is an
Argentinean cowboy. People usually perform traditional dances, dress as gauchos, and have huge barbecues.
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Tara: (phone rings) Hello
Claudia: Aloha! Tara, it’s me, Claudia. Tara: Hi, Claudia. What’s up
Claudia: A friend of mine invited me to a luau tonight. She told me to bring friends. Would you like to join us Tara: Sure! What’s a luau
Claudia: It’s like a Hawaiian barbecue. You wear Hawaiian shirts … drink pineapple juice … dance … it’s fun, you know! Tara: Sounds great! I’d love to go.
Claudia: Great! Is Sun-hee there I’d like to invite her as well.
Tara: She’s right here. Let me ask her. Sunhee, would you like to go to a luau tonight Sun-hee: The Hawaiian kind Yeah, I would. Um … wait … I can’t. I promised Takeshi I’d help him with his film project tonight.
Tara: Well, bring him along. Claudia said it’s OK to bring friends. Sun-hee: OK. (into phone) Takeshi
Takeshi: Yeah
Sun-hee: Hey listen, after we work on your film project tonight, would you be interested in going to a party It’s a Hawaiian luau. Takeshi: That sounds interesting. I’d love to! Can Mike come Sun-hee: Sure! Tara said to bring friends.
Takeshi: Great. I’ll call him right away. See you tonight. Mike: (phone rings) Hello Takeshi: Hey, Mike.
Mike: Hi, Takeshi. What’s up
Takeshi: How would you like to go to a Hawaiian party tonight Mike: Sure! Hey, why don’t we invite Roberto, too He loves parties. Takeshi: Yeah. Sun-hee said we could bring friends. Mike: OK, great. I’ll give him a call. Roberto: (phone rings) Hello
Mike: Hi, Roberto, it’s Mike. Would you like to go to a party tonight It’s going to be really fun!
Roberto: Ah, that sounds great but I can’t. I have to go to some “luau” tonight with Claudia … maybe next time. Have fun! Mike: OK.
Claudia: Who was that
Roberto: That was Mike. He invited me to some party tonight. Roberto and Claudia: No …
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Tara: (phone rings) Hello
Claudia: Aloha! Tara, it’s me, Claudia. Tara: Hi, Claudia. What’s up
Claudia: A friend of mine invited me to a luau tonight. She told me to bring friends. Would you like to join us Tara: Sure! What’s a luau
Claudia: It’s like a Hawaiian barbecue. You wear Hawaiian shirts … drink pineapple juice … dance … it’s fun, you know! Tara: Sounds great! I’d love to go.
Claudia: Great! Is Sun-hee there I’d like to invite her as well.
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Tara: She’s right here. Let me ask her. Sun-hee, would you like to go to a luau tonight
Sun-hee: The Hawaiian kind Yeah, I would. Um … wait … I can’t. I promised Takeshi I’d help him with his film project tonight.
Tara: Well, bring him along. Claudia said it’s OK to bring friends. Sun-hee: OK. (into phone) Takeshi Takeshi: Yeah
Sun-hee: Hey listen, after we work on your film project tonight, would you be interested in going to a party It’s a Hawaiian luau. Takeshi: That sounds interesting. I’d love to! Can Mike come Sun-hee: Sure! Tara said to bring friends.
Takeshi: Great. I’ll call him right away. See you tonight.
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Mike: Hi, Takeshi. What’s up
Takeshi: How would you like to go to a Hawaiian party tonight Mike: Sure! Hey, why don’t we invite Roberto, too He loves parties. Takeshi: Yeah. Sun-hee said we could bring friends.
Mike: OK, great. I’ll give him a call. Roberto: (phone rings) Hello
Mike: Hi, Roberto, it’s Mike. Would you like to go to a party tonight It’s going to be really fun!
Roberto: Ah, that sounds great but I can’t. I have to go to some “luau” tonight with Claudia … maybe next time. Have fun! Mike: OK.
Claudia: Who was that
Roberto: That was Mike. He invited me to some party tonight. Roberto and Claudia: No …
Audio Track 2-7-22
Claudia invited Tara to a luau and told her to bring friends. Tara then asked Sun-hee if she would like to go. At first, Sun-hee said she couldn’t because she had promised to help Takeshi with his film project. But then Sun-hee invited Takeshi to go after they finished their work. Takeshi agreed immediately but he requested if he could bring Mike along. Sun-hee told him to go ahead. Then Takeshi called Mike to see if he was interested in going to the party. Mike was quite enthusiastic about going and he knew Roberto also loved parties, so he quickly responded “Sure! Hey, why don’t we invite Roberto, too” However, when Mike called Roberto to invite him, Roberto told Mike he couldn’t go to the party because he was already going to some “luau” with Claudia. At the end of the video, Roberto and Claudia realized that their friends were actually talking about the same party. That’s why the story was funny!
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