01

M It’s time for the weather report for this week. We had a lot of sunny days last week. We will have less sunshine this week. It’s going to be sunny until this Wednesday. It will be cloudy on Thursday, and it will start raining in the night. The rain will continue until Saturday morning, but we will see clear skies in the afternoon. The weather will be sunny but cold on Sunday.

02

M Kate, what are you looking at on the monitor?

W I have to buy a hat. I’m going to play the role of a witch in the school play.

M Oh, I see. The hat should be pointed, right?

W Yes.

M I think this hat with a ribbon will be nice. Don’t you think so?

W Well, I don’t agree with you. The hat shouldn’t be cute.

M How about this one with a star at the top?

W That’s better. I’ll order it right now.

03

[Telephone rings.]

M Hello, this is Jean. Did you get what I sent?

W Yes, thanks. Your package made me feel bright. How did you know my birthday?

M It’s easy to remember. It’s December 24th, every Christmas Eve.

W I don’t know what to say. Thanks again.

M You’re welcome. I know it’s hard to live alone without your family. I’d hope the present would cheer you up.

W You are such a kind man.

04

M You look happy today.

W Yes, I’m so happy. My mom told me she will cook my favorite food, pizza.

M Why? You did something great?

W Yes. I took the math exam yesterday and got a perfect score.

M That’s surprising! Congratulations!

W Thanks. My mom is also going to buy me a new bicycle on my birthday.

05

M I’d like to send this package.

W Where to?

M To Canada. How much is the postage?

W It costs two dollars per kilogram.

M How much do I have to pay for this?

W Let me see. You’ll need to buy stamps worth four dollars and twenty cents.

M Okay, here you are. May I have the receipt?

W Sure, wait a second.

06

W I bought the newest video camera at your store last Sunday. However, a problem came up, and I want to complain about it. I can record a video with it, but it doesn’t play the file. I’d like to get a full refund. I don’t want it to be fixed. I’ll be waiting for your reply.

07

W Tomorrow is Star-Watching Night.

M Yes. The weather forecast says we’ll have a clear sky tomorrow.

W That’s great. But it may be cold. Don’t forget to bring your blanket.

M Okay. What else do we need?

W We need a camera, a telescope and some snacks.

M Do we need a sleeping bag?

W No, it’s too cold to sleep outside. We’ll stay at a guest house.

M Sounds nice. I can’t wait!

08

W David, are you busy? I need your help.

M I’m not busy. How can I assist you, Mom?

W Today is grandpa’s birthday. Some of our relatives are coming over tonight. They are going to arrive here soon.

M Okay. What shall I do first?

W I will order a birthday cake and make dinner for them. Why don’t you start to clean the living room?

M Okay.

09

W Hello, ABC Middle School students! This is your school librarian. Today, I’d like to tell you about our library system. The library is on the second floor of the main building. It opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. There are about ten thousand books of all genres in the library. You can read books here or borrow them. Don’t forget to bring your student ID card when you visit to borrow books. Thanks.

10

W Hello, students. I’d like to inform you about some important things before class. As you know, there are some rules when you use the computer room. First, you must not delete or install any programs without teacher’s permission. Second, you must always turn off the computers when you leave the room. Lastly, no drinks are allowed in the room. I hope you will follow the rules.

11

M As a member of the jury, I’d like to say “Thank you” to you all. I’ll now announce the results of this English play contest. Are you ready for it? Third place goes to Cinderella, and second place goes to Pinocchio. And finally, the winner of the play contest is Yuna Seo and her team, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! Everyone, give them a big hand!

12

[Telephone rings.]

M Can I speak to Jimin Lee, please?

W She’s not in. This is her mother. Who’s calling, please?

M This is the Lost and Found center.

W Oh, what’s up?

M Jimin Lee left her mobile phone on the subway last night. An old woman found it and returned it to us.

W How kind! I’ll tell my daughter about that. Thank you for calling.

13

W Can I help you?

M Yes. I need three black pens.

W Each one is $1. Do you need anything else?

M Yes. I also need two sketchbooks and a paintbrush, too.

W Here they are.

M How much do they cost?

W Two sketchbooks and a paintbrush are $7 in total.

M Okay, I’ll take them all.

14

W Mr. Clark, congratulations on the success of this movie. What made you go into the movies?

M My mother was a good actress and I’ve always wanted to be like her.

W All right, let’s move on to the next question. When is your happiest moment as an actor?

M Whenever I hear that people are impressed by my movies, I’m proud of myself.

15

W It’s cloudy today. If it rains tomorrow, will we still go on a picnic?

M Yes. It’s unchangeable.

W Are you sure? We might catch a cold.

M Come on! A bit of rain doesn’t matter to us.

W But I don’t want to be sick.

M Then I’ll prepare a raincoat for you. Now do you feel satisfied?

W Okay. I’ll go.

16

M What’s the matter? You look pale.

W I’m really nervous now.

M What for? Do you have a test?

W No. I have to go to the theater to get the result of the audition. I took a dance audition last week.

M Take it easy. It’ll be all right.

W I hope so. However, I’m still worried about whether I passed or not.

M I can go there with you.

17

① W Look! I caught a big fish!

M Wow! It’s huge!

② W What’s your favorite pastime?

M I like fishing in the lake.

③ W The phone call was a voice phishing scam.

M What did he say?

④ W Did you know the price of fish is really high these days?

M No, I had no idea.

⑤ W Have you seen the movie Big Fish?

M No, I haven’t. What is it about?

18

W May I have your attention, students? As you know, there was an earthquake yesterday. Today, we are going to have an escape drill at school. There will be no classes in the afternoon. Please finish your lunch a bit early and gather in the school gym by one o’clock. You will watch a video clip there and then go outside. Don’t be late!

19

M You know what? I heard some wild animals from Africa came to the National Zoo.

W Wow! How about going to the zoo this Sunday?

M Do you like wild animals?

W Of course, I do. Do you know what kinds of animals came there?

M Cheetahs, lions, some snakes and so on.

W Oh, really? I’d like to see hyenas, too. Do you know whether hyenas came or not?

20

M You look worried. Is something wrong?

W Yes. It’s my parents’ wedding anniversary this Saturday. But I haven’t decided what to buy for them.

M What do you think of getting a necktie for your dad and a scarf for your mom?

W Sounds good, but I don’t have enough money. How about buying mobile phone cases?

M Wow, that’s a good idea!

W I hope they like the cases.