15 #Afternoon_Picnic

CATHY: Mom, can we have a picnic this afternoon?

MOM: Sure, Cathy. Where should we have it?

CATHY: How about the lake? 
MOM: That's a great idea.

CATHY: What should we pack for lunch?

MOM: I can make ham sandwiches and potato salad.

CATHY: Yummy. I love ham sandwiches and potato salad.
 
MOM: Tell your sisters about the picnic.

CATHY: Ok. I think it is going to get hot later today. 

MOM: That's good. It will be a good day for a swim in the lake.

CATHY: I'll tell Cindy and Alison to wear their swimsuits. 

MOM: Don't forget to pack your life jackets too. 

CATHY: Ok. Will Andy be joining us? 

MOM: Of course, your brother will be joining us. Where is he? 

CATHY: He's taking a nap on the couch. 

MOM: Let's wake him up. 
CATHY: You can wake him up. I'll get my sisters. 

MOM: Andy, wake up. We're going to the lake.

✋🏽Dear Students;
Try to understand the audio file without reading neither the questions nor the written form of the conversation . Reading any one of them will not help you improve your English listening Comprehension skills..

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📗 #Longman

🎧 Listen carefully to the audio file then choose the best answer:

M: I've been trying to contact him all morning, sending faxes and e-mails. Mario's away from his desk. Do you know where he's gone?
W: He had to meet with some clients at the downtown branch. Apparently, their documents haven't arrived yet, and he needed to deliver them himself.
M: I have some great news. Kensington Market has decided to use our advertising campaign. I'd love for Mario to oversea the project.
W: That sounds great. You should try to contact him on his cell phone. He would love to hear the news personally from you.

16 #Fishing_with_Buddies

JAMES: Hey Phil, I'm so glad it's Friday.

PHIL: I agree, James. It was a stressful work week.

JAMES: Have any fun plans this weekend?

PHIL: Yeah, I'm going fishing with my buddies.

JAMES:Lucky!

PHIL:Do you want to join us?

JAMES:I can't. I'm helping my brother move. He recently bought a house.

PHIL:That's too bad. We're going to have beautiful weather too.

JAMES:I'm glad we're going to have good weather. I don't want to move boxes and furniture in the rain.

PHIL:That's true. When are you going to be done?

JAMES:I don't know. He has a lot of stuff. It could be all day.

PHIL:Well, if you get done early, why don't you meet us at the lake?

JAMES:Are you going out on a boat?

PHIL:No, we're going to fish on the lake shore. None of us have a boat.

JAMES:My brother has a boat. I can ask him if we can borrow it sometime.

PHIL:That would be awesome! Thanks!

JAMES:Well, I'm going to head home now. I'm tired.

PHIL:Yeah. Me too. Call me this weekend if you get done early.

📖 #status importance in relation to others, rank.

🔉 She had achieved the status of being the (________) girl in the class.

📖 #expand to become larger in size and fill more space.

🔉 A balloon will expand as you blow (____) into it.

13╢♽ ❺ phrases for "Not Having an Opinion"

1. I’ve never given it much thought.
2. I don’t have strong feelings either way.
3. It doesn’t make any difference to me.
4. I have no opinion on the matter.
5. (⭕very informal) Whatever.

╧╤╧╤╧╤╧╤╧╤╧╤╧╤

17 #Fishing_with_Dad

TIMOTHY: Dad, what are we doing this weekend?

DAD: I have a surprise for you, Timothy.

TIMOTHY: What is it?

DAD: Here. Open it.

TIMOTHY: I think I know what it is?

DAD: Can you tell by the shape?

TIMOTHY: Yeah. Is it a fishing pole?

DAD: Well, open it up and find out.

TIMOTHY: It is! I love it. I've never gone fishing before.

DAD: Your grandfather and I used to go fishing when I was a child. Now, I can take you.

TIMOTHY: I can't wait!

DAD: You also need a life jacket.

TIMOTHY: Why?

DAD: You should always wear a life jacket if you're going in a boat.

TIMOTHY: Ok, dad.

DAD: Now let's go to the fishing store and buy some bait.

TIMOTHY: What's bait?

DAD: Things that will attract the fish to the hook.

TIMOTHY: Like worms?

DAD: Exactly!

TIMOTHY: This is going to be so much fun!

18 #Going_to_the_Beach

SALLY: Carl. Are you going to watch television all day?

CARL: No. Is there something you want to do?

SALLY: It's a beautiful day. The sun is shining. We should do something outdoors.

CARL: Ok. What should we do?

SALLY: Let's go to the beach.

CARL: OK. I'll grab the beach chairs and towels.

SALLY: Great! I'll pack some snacks and drinks. Don't forget the sunscreen.

CARL: Where is it?

SALLY: It's in the bathroom cabinet.

CARL: Is there anything else we need to bring?

SALLY: I'll bring the camera. I want to take pictures of the sunset.

CARL: Good idea! The sunset is beautiful at the beach.

SALLY: Do you remember the last time we went to the beach?

CARL: No. It's been a long time. Why don't we go more often?

SALLY: Because you're always watching TV.

CARL: Ok. Let's go to the beach when the weather is nice and watch TV when it rains.

SALLY: That's a deal!

19 #Going_to_the_Lake


CATHY: Dad, what are we doing today? 

DAD: Cathy, it's a surprise. 

CATHY: Is it a special occasion? 

DAD: No. Just a short family trip. 

CATHY: Does Mom know? 

DAD: Of course. It was her idea. 

CATHY: Where is Mom? 

DAD: She is at the store getting things for our trip. 

CATHY: I'm so curious. Can you please tell me? 

DAD: No. You have to be patient. 

CATHY: Ok. Can I help you with anything? 

DAD: Sure. Why don't you pack your swimsuit and life jacket? 
CATHY: I know what we're doing! 

DAD: You do? 

CATHY: Yes. We're going to the lake! 

DAD: How did you know? 

CATHY: You asked me to pack a swimsuit and a life jacket. Also, you are pulling out the canoe from the garage. 

DAD: It looks like I can't keep a secret.

✋🏽Dear Students;
Try to understand the audio file without reading neither the questions nor the written form of the conversation . Reading any one of them will not help you improve your English listening Comprehension skills..

.............................
📗 #Longman

M: So, Sarah, has the bank contacted you since your interview with them?
W: Yes, they phoned this morning. They want me to meet with the vice-president of the company next Monday.
M: That's wonderful news! What time is the interview?
W: They wanted to meet in the afternoon, right after lunch. But I asked if I could have the interview in the morning instead.