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AT THE DOCTOR
Receptionist: Can I help you?
Man: Can I register as a patient here, please.
Receptionist: Okay, well, Ill need to put some of your details on the computer. One moment. Here we are
- right, can I take your name please?
Man: Geoff Black.
Receptionist: Is that J - E - F - F?
Man: No, G - E - O - F - F.
Receptionist: G - E - O - F - F, Ok thats fine, and your surnames Black?
Man: Yes, Black. Like the colour.
Receptionist: Can I take your date of birth?
Man: Yes, its the 8th of September, 1970.
Receptionist; The eighth.. . of the ninth 1970. And a contact address?
Man: 94, Hill Street.
Receptionist: 94, Hill Street - here in Nottingham?
Man: Yes.
Receptionist: And a contact telephone number please?
Man: My home numbers 466738.
Receptionist: 466738
Man: And my mobile number is 07781 677688.
Receptionist 07781, and sorry what was after that?
Man: 677688
Receptionist: And lastly I need your height and weight?
Man: Really?
Receptionist: Yes, I do, Im afraid.
Man: Well, Im 6 foot tall.
Receptionist: Oh, I need it in metres.
Man: In metres? I think its about 1.8.
Receptionist: And your weight?
Man: I dont know. Around 14 stones. I dont know what that is in kilograms.
Receptionist: Ill check it on the computer. 14 stones is thats around 89 kilos.
Man: Okay.
Receptionist: Do you know your national health number?
Man: Er - yes, I have it here. Its 947 - 8284 - 1227.
Receptionist: 947 - 8284 - 1277, is that it?
Man: Er, no, its 1227 at the end, not 1277.
Receptionist: 1277. Okay, thank you Mr Black. Thats all I need. Ill print out your registration documents
now.

DESCRIBING PEOPLE
Kevin: Is that your sister - the girl over there?
Maria: Yes, thats my sister Catherine. How did you know?
Kevin: You look similar.
Maria: Do you think so?
Kevin: Yes, I mean, obviously you have different hair. Hers is blonde, yours is brown.
Maria: And Catherines isnt curly, like mine.
Kevin: No, but your faces are the same.
Maria: I dont think so. Her eyes are a different colour to mine. Hers are blue, mine are green.
Kevin: Im not talking about eye colour. I mean, the shape of your faces. Her face is longer than yours,
yes, but you have the same mouths, and the same noses.
Maria: I dont think I look like her. Shes much slimmer than me.
Kevin: Maybe, but she isnt any taller.
Maria: No.
Kevin: Are your personalities the same?
Maria: No! Were nothing like each other! Catherines much more outgoing than me. She has lots of
friends. Im quieter. I prefer my own company. Shes bossier too. I suppose its because shes older than
me.
Kevin: You must have some things in common.
Maria: Well, we both like music, and the countryside, and were both independent. I suppose we have
those things in common. What about you? Do you have a brother or a sister?
ACCOMODATION
Sue: Hello, Sue Davies speaking.
Robert: Hello Sue, its Robert here. Robert Carter.
Sue: Robert! How are you?
Robert: Fine! Listen, Im coming to Liverpool for a conference next month. Im looking for a place to stay.
Can I stay at your house? I dont need a bed. The sofa in the living room is fine.
Sue: Sure! No problem. When is it exactly?
Robert: From the 19th to the 23rd of May.
Sue: Fine - Ill just write it on the calend oh!
Robert: Whats up?
Sue: I forgot! My parents are staying with us that week. There wont be room for you oh, Im sorry!
Robert: Thats okay. Ill find another place.
Sue: Come and see me when youre here!
Robert: I will. Bye for now.
Sue: See you!

Receptionist: Hello, Plaza Hotel, Liverpool?

Robert: Hello, Id like to book a room, please, from the 19th to the 23rd of May.
Receptionist: Single or double?
Robert: Single, thanks.
Receptionist: Ill just check Hmm, Im afraid were fully booked on the 19th and 20th. I can give you a
twin room for the other nights.

Robert: Hmm, well I dont really want to change rooms in the middle of the conference. How much is it a
night?
Receptionist: 95, and that includes breakfast.
Robert: Hmm, its a bit expensive, but thats okay. My company is paying! Okay, well, Ill leave it for now,
thanks. I will call back if I cant find anything else.
Receptionist: Okay, thanks for calling.

Woman: Hello, Belleview?

Robert: Sorry, is that Belleview Guest House?
Woman: Yes, it is.
Robert: Do you have any vacancies for the 19th to the 23rd of May, please?
Woman: Four nights?
Robert: Yes please.
Woman: Single or double?
Robert: Just a single.
Woman: Well, Ive got a double room, but no singles. You can have it for the price of a single room.
Robert: That sounds fine.
Woman: Its on the top floor. Three sets of stairs. Is that okay? We dont have a lift here.
Robert: Thats fine. I can manage that.
Woman: And it doesnt have its own bathroom. Youll have to share with the people in the triple room. And
the bathrooms on the floor below.
Robert: Thats fine. Im happy with anything. All the hotels in the area are fully booked.
Woman: Well, as long as you know. I dont like guests complaining when they get here.
Robert: No problem.
Woman: Theres a washbasin in the room. Theres also a television, and a kettle for tea and coffee.
Robert: Lovely.
Woman: Do you want breakfast? We do a full English, included in the price.
Robert: Definitely. How much is the room?
Woman: Its 40 a night.
Robert: Great! Ill take it.
Woman: Okay. Ill need your credit card number, to reserve it.
Robert: Sure.

FREE TIME
Richard: Hey Molly, do you want to meet up this weekend and do something?
Molly: Er yeah, okay, what do you want to do?
Richard: You know, play some computer games, watch a DVD, maybe
Molly: I dont want to watch a DVD, but we can play some computer games. But Im a bit busy. I cant do
Saturday evening. Im going to the cinema with my sister.
Richard: I cant do Saturday evening. Im going to a football match. Ill be home late. Are you free in the
morning?
Molly: No, sorry. Im going swimming first of all. Then I need to go to the library in the afternoon. I want to

get some more books to read.

Richard: Yes, I really need to go shopping. I need some more shirts. I really hate it. But I have to do it.
Sunday then?
Molly: Im going running with the running club in the morning. And I promised to help my dad with the
gardening in the afternoon. But maybe after four oclock?
Richard: I usually play squash with my flatmate about then, how about in the evening - about six thirty?
Molly: Sounds good. Do you want to come to my place? My parents wont be home. Theyre going to a
concert. And my sister goes to the sports centre on Sundays.
Richard: Aerobics?
Molly: No, she does aerobics on Wednesdays. She does yoga on Sundays and Karate on Mondays.
Richard: Thats far too much exercise!
Molly: Well, she likes to keep fit. So Sunday evening then?
Richard: Yeah, sure. Sounds good! Ill bring some computer games round.
Molly: My mum is going to do some baking tomorrow, so therell be some cakes in the house.
Richard: Brilliant. See you Sunday then.

DAILY ROUTINE
Hi! Im Mo, and I want to say a big hello to all you camp leaders. Youre going to have a really fun time this
summer at Canyon Falls. But its going to be hard work! So enjoy these two days before the kids arrive!
Now, first I want to talk to you about a typical day here at Canyon Falls summer camp. The wake-up call
will be at seven thirty every morning. Youll hear a bell outside your cabin. When you hear the bell, wake
up the kids in your cabin. There are twelve kids in each one. They need to wash and dress before eight. At
eight oclock, well meet in the field and well raise the flag. Breakfast is at eight fifteen every day in the big
tent. At a quarter to eight, the kids return to their cabins and tidy up. There is an inspection every morning
at nine fifteen. At inspection we will check that the cabins are clean and tidy, so the children need to make
their beds, tidy away their clothes and sweep the floor before that time.
At half past nine the first activity session will start. There are four activities every day. These are small
group activities - normally between 15 and 20 kids in each group. The first session is from half past nine
until half past ten. Then there will be drinks and snacks in the big tent in the field. Session 2 is from ten to
eleven until twelve. Then we give the kids half an hour free time before lunch. Lunch takes between half
an hour and forty-five minutes. We usually sing a few songs after lunch. Then the kids have free time until
half past two, and then the third activity session starts. This goes on until half three, when there are more
drinks and snacks, and the final activity session runs from ten to four until ten to five. Then theres free
time until six, and then its time for dinner. In the evening we have an evening activity from seven until
eight thirty. Something like a talent show or a baseball game. These arent in small groups, everyone in the
camp joins in the same activity. Then you will go back to the cabins with your kids and you will spend some
time with them doing something quiet - reading a story or playing a game, or just chatting together. At nine
oclock, the kids get ready for bed, and they need to be in bed by nine thirty. On some days you will be on
duty until ten oclock. This means you will stay outside the cabins and the children can come to you if
theres a problem. If youre not on duty, you can go to the big tent and spend time with the other leaders.
Please be in bed by eleven, because the next day is always busy.

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TRANSPORT
Could Miss Francesca Meyer travelling on flight BA 385 to Berlin please make her way immediately to gate
23 for boarding, as the flight will be leaving in five minutes.
HEALTH
Woman: Ive just been feeling really stressed lately. Im shouting at my family, and I start crying at the
smallest thing. Im so tense all the time. Can you give me something to make me feel more relaxed?
Doctor: Well, Im not the kind of doctor who will prescribe drugs for something that just requires a change
in lifestyle. What do you do for pleasure these days?
Woman: I dont know. I watch some TV in the evenings.
Doctor: Do you get much exercise?
Woman: No. But I watch my weight. I dont overeat.
Doctor: Thats not the point. Exercise isnt just about losing weight. Its about relaxation, getting some
fresh air and being involved in an activity that you have some control over. It helps you to clear your mind.
So, what I want you to do for the next week is do at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. It
doesnt matter what. Just so longs as youre getting your heart rate up.
ENVIRONMENT
A farm in Yorkshire is slowly being lost to sea. The owners, Shawn and Yvonne Mars, are currently losing a
1 metre wide strip of land from the edge of their property every month. Now only 19.5 metres remain
between their house and the cliff edge. This coastline is the fastest disappearing in Europe, and the
section where they live erodes three times faster than other parts of the coast.

SPORTS
Man: Come on, are you ready to go? We've booked the court from four oclock.
Woman: I cant find my racket.
Man: Ive got your racket.
Woman: What about the shuttlecocks?
Man: I dont have those, but we can buy some at the sports centre.
Woman: Alright then. Come on.
Airport arrival
Man: Hey. Don't worry. Uh, my brother will meet you at the airport. Sorry, but I have to work that day.
Woman: So, you can't come to get me?
Man: No, uh, sorry.
Woman: Uh, well, um, what does your brother look like?

Man: Well, he's fairly tall, he has short light brown hair, and he's pretty thin. He's certainly not a body
builder or pro wrestler.
Woman: Okay. Um, what else?
Man: Oh, and he usually wears a white baseball cap with crazy looking red shoes. I mean, you can't miss
him.
Woman: Alright. So, I'm looking for some tall crazy looking guy with wild red shoes who's ready to play
baseball?
Man: Exactly.
Woman: And what's his name?
Man: Well, uh, Mike, Michael. He goes by either one.
Woman: Alright.
Man: Alright. Bye.
Woman: (I) Hope he shows up?
Man: Okay, now, I'll call him.
Woman: Alright, bye.
Man: Bye.
HIKING ARCHES NATIONAL PARK
Narrator: Arches National Park is located in the dry desert of Southeastern Utah just north of the city of
Moab. This park is home to over 2,000 natural arches carved from sandstone layers by wind, water, and
erosion. Local and international visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of these natural wonders throughout
the year. Some formations are just off the road and are accessible to all people within a short distance on
well-traveled trails; other arches can only be reached by driving distances on four-wheel drive roads or
after long strenuous hikes along sandy washes.
Like any hike of this nature, you should be prepared for the adventure in the desert:
First, hike with a partner for safety and leave word where you will be traveling in case of an emergency.
Personally, I enjoy hiking with family members and close friends.
Second, carry a cellphone with you. However, keep in mind that you might not get any reception, so don't
depend on it.
Third, be sure to have the right clothing and footwear for the hike. Light, breathable clothing is best during
the summer, along with a hat and sturdy hiking shoes.

Fourth, carry plenty of water because you can become quickly dehydrated without it. Having a few snacks
can give you energy, too.
Fifth, take a small first-aid kit with you, particularly on longer hikes in case you get injured.
Sixth, pack a detailed map of the area you are hiking, along with a compass and/or a GPS to locate your
position. You might need them to navigate through unfamiliar terrain.
And finally, take nothing home with you except for pictures and memories. You can protect these areas by
leaving all rocks, flowers, and other objects for future vIsitors.
BLOOD DONATIONS
There is a great need for blood donations around the world, and you can be the means of saving lives.
According to the American Red Cross, over 40,000 blood donations are needed every single day in the
United States alone, and without the help of volunteers like you, it is impossible to fill this need. About 9.2
people donate every year in the US, and although approximately 38% of the population is eligible to
donate, less than 10% of them actually do.
Sometimes people don't donate out of fear, but the process is relatively simple following a four-step
process: registering, getting your medical history checked, donating, and having some refreshments (food
and drink that you are given right after you donate to replenish your fluids and energy). And once you
donate, you have the ability to donate red blood cells every 56 days.
So, carefully consider becoming a donor. You can save lives.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Student: Oh, Mrs. Smith. Can I take the test now? I just . . ., oh.
Mrs. Smith: Excuse me? What do you mean? The test ended 10 minutes ago, and you weren't there to
take it. Sorry.
Student: Oh, Mrs. Smith. Come on. Come on. That's not fair.
Mrs. Smith: What do you mean it's not fair. Everyone else was there. So, why weren't you in class?
Student: Uh, my bus didn't come this morning on time. That's why.
Mrs. Smith: Um. Are you sure? Your friend, Tony, made it to class, and he said you were still in bed an
hour ago.
Student: Uhh, yeah, well, that might be true, but I really need to take the test.
Mrs. Smith: Wait. Don't you realize that you just lied to me?
Student: Uh, well, listen. Mrs. Smith. Listen. My alarm didn't go off this morning, so it's not my fault I came
late.

Mrs. Smith: So, you're blaming your alarm clock again? It's still your responsibility to be here. Wasn't that
your excuse the last two times you missed class?
Student: But Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. Smith: Listen. You know the policy of our program. If you miss a test for an unexcused reason . . .
and a lie is definitely unexcused, then you get a zero on the test. There are no exceptions.
Student: Mrs. Smith. Why don't you want to help me? You never help me. I mean I really need to pass this
class.
Mrs. Smith: No, no. no. Listen to yourself. You're playing what we call the victim. You made some bad
choices, and now you have to accept the consequences. Remember: When you point your finger at
someone else, like me in this case, three fingers are pointing back at you.
Student: But Mrs. Smith. I lose my scholarship if I do poorly in the class; my parents will be really
disappointed in me.
Mrs. Smith: I'm really sorry, but that's not my problem. [Oh, Mrs. Smith!] I can't help you with that. Don't try
to shift the blame here. [Mrs. Smith!] You painted yourself into a corner. You need to be accountable for
your own actions instead of trying to weasel out of your responsibility. While you aren't doing well in my
class though, I must say I almost have to give you an A grade for trying to dodge the outcome of your bad
choices.
Student: Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. Smith:Listen. You are learning one thing.
Student: What?
Mrs. Smith:My name.
Student: Agh.

EXOTIC ANIMAL KINGDOM

Program Host: Hi and welcome to our new show, Exotic Animal Kingdom, a program geared toward
introducing animals to the young and old. In today's show, our young, but experienced, guest will introduce
us to the fantastic world of bearded dragons. Welcome, Joshua. [Thank you very much.] Now, Joshua, I
must admit that a bearded dragon sounds something like out of a fantasy book. What exactly is a bearded
dragon?
Guest: Well, here. Why don't you hold on to Bert, [Oh . . . Wow!] while I talk about him. [Okay] Bearded
dragons actually originated from the deserts of Australia, and this is one of several species that survived in
that climate. Today, beardies like this one are bred in captivity here in the US.
Program Host: Okay. And, so what are some of the essential things to know when getting a bearded
dragon? I mean, can you raise one as a family pet?
Guest: Bearded dragons make a great family pet and are very docile creatures.
Program Host: Yeah, this one seems quite friendly.
Guest: You just need to know how to care for them.
Program Host: Well, what are some of the things you should keep in mind?
Guest: First, you need to have the right supplies: some kind of enclosure . . .
Program Host: Like, like a cage or something like that.
Guest: Yeah. [Okay] A full spectrum fluorescent light bulb and a basking lamp [Okay] , branches and rocks
to climb on and bask on, a food or water dish, and something to line bottom of the cage.
Program Host: Okay, well, let's get down to some the basics. What are the dietary needs of a bearded
dragon? It sounds like a very carnivorous beast. Perhaps, uh, they eat fiery Mexican tacos or something
like that.
Guest: No, bearded dragons are omnivores. . .
Program Host: Now, Omnivores? What exactly is that?
Guest: Uh, creatures that eat insects, vegetable, and greens, the leafy parts of plants and their stems.
Program Host: Okay. You mean like, for example, carrots or something like that for example. [Yeah] Okay.
Guest: Young dragons like Bert can be fed small crickets twice a day, along with some greens and
shredded vegetables. [Okay.] And then as your dragon grows, you can increase the amount of greens and
vegetables. [Alright.] And you can also dust the vegetables and insects with a calcium supplement to
promote bone growth.

Program Host: Okay, and what about water? Uh, what kind of needs do they have for that?
Guest: Well, since bearded dragons traditionally live in arid regions, they obtain most of their water
naturally from what they eat, so you have to be sure to feed them plenty of vegetables that serve as good
carriers of water. [Okay.] You also spray them occasionally with a water bottle or provide them with a
shallow water dish. Whatever you do, but sure to keep the cage dry, [Okay.] or else mold and bacteria can
grow that could make your dragon sick.
Guest: [Okay.], and finally, you mentioned about lighting earlier. What do you need exactly to keep your
beardie happy and healthy?
Guest: Having a full spectrum light and basking lamp are pretty key to raising healthy beardies. First, they
need the simulated sunlight from the ultraviolet (UV) bulb . . .
Program Host: Now, is that the full spectrum light that you mentioned? Okay.
Guest: . . . to absorb rays [Okay.], vital to the production of certain vitamins, [Okay.] and the high body
temperatures of a basking light to aid in the digestive process.
Program Host: Now, what kinds of temperatures are you referring to when you talk about the basking
area?
Guest: Like ninety to a hundred degrees.
Program Host: Okay, and I don't think they need sun tan lotion, right? [No].
Program Host: Okay, uh, so, perhaps then, I could put my beardie in an aquarium and just set him by the
window which gets direct sunlight? Would that work?
Guest: Well, actually, you can even take them outside two or three times a week in the direct sunlight;
however, putting them in a glass aquarium with exposure to sunlight won't be viewed as a replacement for
direct light or a UV bulb because the glass only filters out the sunlight they need.
Program Host: Wow! I didn't know there was so much to know about raising a pet like that. Well, thanks
very much for joining us today, Joshua.
Guest: My pleasure.

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A GREENER WORLD
We hear it a lot in the news these days:
"Recycle newspapers and save a tree. Collect bottles and cans so they can be reused in the
manufacturing of new products."
Protecting our delicate environment seems to be on the agenda of politicians, government leaders, and
citizens in many parts of the world to show support for mother nature. The concept of green consumerism
has gained momentum more and more over the last decade, and the public feels moved to pitch in and
help. However, three essential keys needed to power this movement include a more informed public, the
development of improved technology, and a greater demand for recycled materials.
Let's use paper as an example. The first step is to raise public awareness about the recycling process, to
explain the kinds of materials that can be recycled, and provide ways on how to properly dispose of them.
Local governments should educate the public on how to properly sort reusable materials from those, like
waxed paper, carbon paper, plastic laminated material such as fast food wrappers, that can't be recycled
very easily. Then, a system of collecting these sorted materials needs to be established. The Public
interest might be there, but soon may wane if there isn't a system where they can take these materials to
be recycled. Sometimes, we become complacent when it comes to recycling, but when you speak in terms
of actual facts and figures that everyone can understand, people become more cognizant of the problem. I
remember reading one time that the energy saved from one recycled can provides enough power to
operate a television for three hours. Give the public information they can grasp, and then you will increase
your chances of gaining followers.
Second, technological progress has been made on many fronts, but governmental agencies need to step
up their support for companies involved in recycling by providing tax incentives, low-cost loans, or even
grants to upgrade equipment and to encourage further research. One breakthrough has been the
development of a new manufacturing process that uses enzymes to help remove ink from paper in more
energy efficient and environmentally safe methods. Recycling paper materials can be expensive in both
monetary and environmental terms. The difficulty in removing print from paper, the amount of energy
expended during the process, and caustic waste that is sometimes produced are costs that companies
incur that are then passed on to the consumer.
The final key is to increase demand for the growing surplus of resources waiting to be recycled. This
process (or rather, problem) has appeared in various regions of the world where the technology to process
the used materials lags far behind the amount being collected for recycling. There may be a great
outpouring of support; yet the great stumbling block to implementing the second stage of this plan could be
impeded by the corporate sector's inability to find commercial enterprises interested in using recycled
goods especially when the cost exceeds those of virgin materials.

Recycling is a crucial key to protect our planet. The three keys mentioned are important ways to achieve
this end.

A RARE SOLAR ECLIPSE

On December 25, 2000, many people across North America received a rare Christmas treat when the
moon passed in front of the sun resulting in a partial solar eclipse.
Solar eclipses occur when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, and the moon's shadow
covers part of the Earth, and a total solar eclipse takes place when the moon's shadow blocks out the sun
entirely. What made this particular solar eclipse unique was that this event has occurred on December
twenty-fifth only 30 times during the past 5000 years, the last time in 1954.
But people must be exceptionally careful when attempting to view a solar eclipse. Without taking
precautionary measures, one can permanently damage the retina of the eye; however, there are several
safe methods of witnessing this heavenly marvel.
First, you can view a solar eclipse by using eclipse safety glasses for filtering out the sun's harmful rays.
They should be used when any part of the sun is visible.
Sunglasses can block out some of the sun's ultraviolet rays, but the results can be very deceptive. The
eye's natural reaction to this darken state when wearing sunglasses is to make the pupil larger, which
allows in more light and can intensify the damage to your eye.
You can watch an eclipse by projecting the sun's image on a piece of paper either by using a telescope, or
easier yet, by creating a pinhole in a piece of paper and viewing the result on another piece of paper, thus
called a pinhole projector.
Only during a total eclipse when the sun is completely and briefly covered can you watch the eclipse
without eye protection. Even then, extreme caution should be taken.
In case you didn't catch this last spectacular eclipse on December twenty-fifth, 2000, there's no need to
fret. Your posterity can record the next eclipse on Christmas in the year 2307, but only if they're visiting the
west coast of Africa for the holidays.

BATTLE AT THE FRONT

Newscaster: We interrupt our regular scheduled news program to bring you live up-to-date
coverage on the civil unrest in the newly formed country of Karnak, where our man Stan Fielding is
stationed. Stan . . .
Stan: This is Stan Fielding reporting live from the outskirts of the capital city. Just 20 minutes ago,
rebel forces launched the biggest offensive against the ruling government in the 18-month conflict
here in this country.
Newscaster: Now Stan, is this a sign that the peace process has been totally abandoned?
Stan: Well, so far, peace negotiations have failed, and any resolution to quell the civil war appears
bleak at this point. As you can see . . . Whoa.
Newscaster: Stan, Stan, are you there?
Stan: Uh, yes, Bob. As you can probably hear behind me, rebel forces are also using heavy artillery
to pound government strongholds around the city center. Rebel forces are closing in, and it's
feared that they will be able to take the capital building before sunup where it is believed, many
government officials are holding out.
Newscaster: Now, besides the heavy fighting, what other pressing concerns are there for the
citizens of the city?
Stan: Well, since the beginning of the conflict, starvation, clean water, and adequate shelter have
been the biggest daily obstacles facing the citizens of this torn country. It is believed that over
40,000 people, mostly children, have starved to death. Land mines have claimed countless other
lives. Fortunately, no epidemics have broken out, but that is always a concern if this war lingers
on.
Newscaster: Okay, that was Stan Fielding reporting. And we will keep you up-to-date as this story
continues to unfold.
ELECTIONS: CAMPAIGN SPEECH
Ladies and gentleman. Our country has come to a crossroad, and now you have the power to change the
political landscape of America. As I have said time and time again, if you elect me to be your face in
congress, there are several things I will do to ensure that your needs are met day in and day out across
this land.
First of all, I plan on proposing new legislation that will invest more tax dollars in our public schools, not
only to meet the needs of today, but to encourage developing minds for the future. Such new funding
would be used to hire and retain good teachers, build and renovate new schools, and give great tax breaks
to classroom teachers. To accomplish this, I am proposing no new taxes increases, but rather a
rechanneling of our existing tax revenue to meet these demands. Now, the incumbent and his staff have
been talking about this for years with little progress. I plan to change all of this now.

Second, economic development is on the minds of most of you, particularly with regard to our downtown
area. For many years, economic prosperity has been neglected by current government leaders, and I plan
to change all of that. I am proposing a city center revitalization project that would promote new businesses,
new residential areas, and new open green areas to bring people back to the heart of our city. Current
leaders have allowed the new city to die, preferring to invest in sport arenas in the outlying areas.
And third, I am proposing the construction of a light rail train system, to be built over the next decade, to
meet the growing demands of better and more efficient transportation for years to come. My opponent and
his administration have lacked the vision of long-term solutions, preferring to take a look and see
approach. Such a short sighted stance fails to consider the needs of future generations . . . our children
and our grandchildren. My generation doesn't want to be remembered for a road we build today, but for a
more visionary transportation system for our future.
And finally, my opponent has cited my inexperience as a reason why you shouldn't vote for me. However, I
am not a career politician who has lost touch with the everyday needs and concerns of day-to-day people.
My work as an educator and business owner has given me a unique perspective on the pains and
challenges you face.
If elected, I promise to give my all to my elected position and make sure your issues and concerns are fully
addressed at the local and national level.
Thank you.
LEARNING LANGUAGES
Talk Show Host: Good evening and welcome to tonight's program. Our guest is the world-known Dr.
Charles Adams, who has sparked a great deal of attention over the past several years for his research in
the area of language learning. His new book, Learning a Language over Eggs and Toast, has been on the
best seller list for the past six weeks. Welcome to our program.
Dr. Adams: Ah, it's a pleasure to be here.
Talk Show Host: Now, Dr. Adams. Tell us about the title of your book, Learning a Language over Eggs
and Toast.
Dr. Adams: Well, one of the most important keys to learning another language is to establish a regular
study program, like planning a few minutes every morning around breakfast time.
Talk Show Host: Now, sorry for saying this, but your ideas may sound a little simplistic to our viewers. I
mean I took Spanish in high school for four years, and I didn't become a proficient speaker of the
language.
Dr. Adams: Well , I think there are many people that feel that way, and that's just it. I'm not implying that
we can become fluent speakers in a matter of a few minutes here and there, but rather following a regular,
consistent, and focused course of study can help us on the way to the promised land of language mastery,
and remember there is a difference between native fluency and proficiency in a language, and I am
proposing the latter.

Talk Show Host: So what are some of the basic keys you are suggesting in the book?
Dr. Adams: Well, as I just mentioned, people need to plan out their study by setting realistic and attainable
goals from the beginning. I mean, some people get caught up the craze of learning the language in 30
days, only to become disenchanted when they don't perform up to their expectations. And small steps, little
by little, are the key. For example, planning to learn five new vocabulary words a day and to learn to use
them actively is far better than learning 30 and forgetting them the next day.
Talk Show Host: Um-hum. Now you mentioned something about maximizing your learning potential by
learning about your own individual learning styles. Can you elaborate on that?
Dr. Adams: Sure. People often have different ways of learning and approach learning tasks differently.
Some people are visual learners who prefer to see models of the patterns they are expected to learn;
others are auditory learners who favor hearing instructions, for example, over reading them. Now, our
preferences are determined by many factors, for example, personality, culture, and past experience.
Talk Show Host: Well, Dr. Adams. What is your learning style?
Dr. Adams: Well, I'm a very tactile learner.
Talk Show Host: You mean one who learns through hands-on experience?
Dr. Adams: Exactly.
Talk Show Host: So, how does knowing your learning style benefit you?
Dr. Adams: Well, this might seem a little unusual, but moving around while trying to learn and memorize
material helps me a great deal. While I cut up tomatoes and onions for my omlet in the morning, I might
recite aloud vocabulary to the rhythm of the knife. But it is important to remember that often our learning
styles are not singular in nature, but are often very multidimensional, and we tend to learn differently in
different situations.
Talk Show Host: So what is my learning style?.
Dr. Adams: Well, you're going to have to read my book to find that out.
Talk Show Host: Okay. We have just found out from Dr. Charles Adams, author of the book, Learning
Languages over Eggs and Toast. Thanks for joining us.
Dr. Adams: My pleasure.