SIDE BY SIDE Steven J. Molinsky/ Bill Bliss Book 4;
CHAPTER 1;
This Is a Very Good Photograph of You;
A.This is a very good photograph of you. B.I think so,too. A.Who took it?;
B.I'm not sure. I think it was taken by my Uncle George.;
A.This is a sad poem. B.I think so,too. A.Who wrote it?;
B.I'm not sure. I think it was written by Shakespeare.;
Do exercise.;
He's Already Been Fed;
A.Do you want me to feed Rover?;
B.No.Don't worry about it. He 's already been fed.;
A.Do you want me to ring the church bells?;
B.No.Don't worry about it. They're already been rung.;
Do exercise.;
Have You Heard About ...?;
A.Have you heard about Harry? B.No,I haven't. What happened?;
A.He was fired last week.;
B.What a shame! That's the second time he's been fired this year!;
A.Have you heard about Helen? B.No,I haven't. What happened?;
A.She was given a raise last week.;
B.That's great! That's the second time she's been given a raise this year!;
Do exercise.;
ALAN ALMOST DIDN'T GET TO WORK THIS MORNING;
Alan almost didn't get to work this morning.;
As he was leaving his apartment building,;
he was hit on the head with a flowerpot which had been put on a windowsill;
by one of his neighbors.;
As he was walking to the bus stop, he was bitten by a dog and stung by a bee.;
While he was waiting for the bus, he was almost run over by a car.;
While he was riding on the bus, his wallet was stolen.;
All his money and identification cards were taken.;
As he was walking into his office building,;
he was accidentally knocked down by a boy delivering newspapers.;
And when Alan finally got to work, he was yelled at by his boss for being an hour late;
Poor Alan! What a way to begin the day!;
A VERY EXCITING YEAR;
In January Martha was hired by the Fernwood Company as a secretary.;
In March she was sent to school by the company;
to study statistics and accounting.;
In April she was given a raise.;
Just two months later,;
she was promoted to the position of supervisor of her department.;
In August she was chosen "Employee of the Month.";
In October she was given another raise.;
In November she was invited to apply for a position;
in the company's overseas office in Bangkok.;
And in December she was given the new job and flown to Thailand to begin work.;
Martha certainly has had a very exciting year.;
She can't believe all the wonderful things that have happened to her;
since she was hired just twelve months ago.;
It's Being Repaired Right Now;
A.Hello. Is this Joe's Auto Repair Shop?;
B.Yes,it is. Can I help you? A.Yes,please. This is Mrs.Jones.;
I'm calling about my car. Has it been repaired yet?;
B.Not yet.It's being repaired right now. A.I see.Tell me,when can I pick it up?;
B.Come by at four o'clock. I'm sure it'll be ready by then.;
JOE'S AUTO REPAIR SHOP;
Wilma Jones has been having a lot of trouble with her car recently,;
so she decided to take it to Joe's Auto Repair Shop to be fixed.;
The car is there now and is receiving a LOT of attention from Joe;
and the other mechanics at his shop.;
The engine is being tuned. The oil is being changed.;
The battery is being charged.;
The brakes are being adjusted. The heater is being repaired.;
The broken headlight is being replaced. The hood is being repainted.;
The tires are being checked. And the broken rear window is being fixed.;
Wilma is aware that she's probably going to be charged a lot of money;
for these repairs.;
But she's confident that her car will be returned to her in excellent condition;
by the fine people who work at Joe's Auto Repair Shop.;
Listening Listen and choose the best line to continue the conversation.;
A MATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK;
This building is the original headquarters of the Lord and;
Lady Department Store Company.;
It was designed by the famous architect Archibald Morgan.;
It was built by the Vanderpool Construction Company.;
Construction was begun in 1845 and was completed in 1847.;
The building was officially opened in ceremonies;
that were held on April 13, 1847.;
These ceremonies were attended by the mayors of several cities,;
the governor, and the vice-president of the United States.;
The building's interior was destroyed by a fire;
which broke out in the early hours of the morning of February 3, 1895.;
After the fire, the building wasn't used for several years.;
During World War I the structure was used as a warehouse for clothing;
and other materials which were sent to our soldiers overseas.;
After the war, the interior was rebuilt.;
Electric lights and modern plumbing were installed,;
and the Lord and Lady Department Store was officially reopened on June 17, 1921.;
Since its opening day, the Lord and Lady Department Store has been considered;
one of the finest examples of nineteenth-century American architecture.;
The store has been visited by the presidents;
and prime-ministers of many countries.;
On December 5, 1973,;
this building was officially registered as a U.S. National Historic Landmark.;
CHAPTER 2;
Could I Possibly Borrow Some Paper Clips?;
A.Could I possibly borrow some paper clips?;
B.Sure.How many do you need? A.Just a few.;
B.Here!Take as many as you want! A.Thanks. B.You're welcome.;
A.Could I possibly borrow some sugar?;
B.Sure.How much do you need? A.Just a little.;
B.Here!Take as much as you want! A.Thanks. B.You're welcome.;
Do exercise.;
I Need Some Advice;
A.I need some advice. Should I buy a used car or a new car?;
B.Hmm.That's a difficult question. Used cars are CHEAPER than new cars.;
A.That's true.;
B.On the other hand, new cars are MORE RELIABLE than used cars.;
I really don't know what to tell you.;
Do exercise.;
A MEMO FROM THE BOSS;
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM;
To: All Personnel From: Mr. Davis Subject: Use of Office Supplies;
I'm very concerned about the use of Office supplies.;
During the past year we have been using too many paper clips, too much paper,;
too many rubber bands, too much ink, too much typing paper,;
too many envelopes, and too many pens and pencils.;
Beginning immediately, I'd like all of you to use fewer paper clips, less paper,;
fewer rubber bands, less ink, less typing paper,;
fewer envelopes, and fewer pens and pencils.;
Thank you for your cooperation.;
BETTER THAN BEFORE;
Ronald recently completed a public-speaking class,;
and he's very pleased with the results.;
His family has noticed that he's speaking louder, more clearly,;
and more confidently than before.;
His boss has noticed that he's more effective in his work.;
All his friends tell him that he's friendlier and more outgoing than before.;
And Ronald himself has noticed that he's more comfortable when he speaks with people;
and he's even enjoying himself more at parties.;
Ronald is feeling much better about himself these days.;
That's why he's now recommending the public-speaking class to everybody he knows.;
Mr. and Mrs. Peterson recently completed an aerobics class,;
and they're very pleased with the results.;
Their children have noticed that they're happier than before.;
Their friends have noticed that they're looking slimmer;
and more physically fit than before.;
All their neighbors tell them that they're more relaxed than before.;
And Mr. and Mrs. Peterson themselves;
have noticed that they're more energetic than before.;
Mr. and Mrs. Peterson are feeling much better about themselves these days.;
That's why they're now recommending the aerobics class to everybody they know.;
Fido recently completed a dog obedience class,;
and he's very pleased with the results.;
The other dogs in the neighborhood have noticed that he looks much healthier;
and prouder than before.;
The mailman has noticed that he runs faster and jumps higher than before.;
His family tells him that he rolls over, "plays dead,";
and does other tricks better than before.;
And Fido himself has noticed that he feels stronger;
and looks more handsome than before.;
Fido is feeling much better about himself these days.;
That's why he's now recommending the dog obedience class to everybody he knows.;
Listening Listen and choose what the people are talking about. ;
How Do You Like Your New Apartment?;
A.How do you like your new apartment? B.I like it very much. It's really big.;
A.Is it bigger than your old apartment?;
B.It sure is! It's the biggest apartment I've ever had.;
A.How do you like your new English teacher? B.I like him very much He's really patient.;
A.Is he more patient than your old English teacher?;
B.He sure is! He's the more patient English teacher I've ever had.;
Do exercise.;
You're Just Saying That!;
A.I think I'm getting old. B.Why do you say that?;
A.I don't dance as gracefully as I used to.;
B.That's not true! You dance more gracefully than anybody I know.;
A.You're just saying that! B.No!I really mean it!;
Do exercise.;
ON YOUR OWN: TV Commercials;
A. I've been worried about my kitchen floor recently.;
B. Really? What's the matter with your kitchen floor?;
A. It isn't shiny enough, and I don't know how to make it shinier.;
Do you have any ideas?;
B. Yes, I do. Have you ever tried PRESTO Floor Wax?;
A. No, I haven't. Does it make kitchen floors shinier?;
B. It sure does! I remember when I was worried about MY kitchen floor.;
It wasn't as shiny as I wanted it to be.;
But one day somebody told me about PRESTO Floor Wax.;
I started using it,;
and now everybody tells me I have the shiniest kitchen floor in town!;
A. Thanks for the advice. I think I'll go to a store and get some right away.;
B.You won't regret it.;
THE SEASIDE RESORT HOTEL;
Shirley and Joe took a vacation last month at the Seaside Resort Hotel.;
They were very pleased with the hotel and had a wonderful time on their vacation.;
The beach was the cleanest and most beautiful they had ever seen.;
The ocean water was the clearest and warmest they had ever swum in.;
Their room was the most spacious and most comfortable they had ever stayed in.;
The food was the most delicious they had ever eaten.;
The hotel staff was the friendliest and most helpful they had ever encountered.;
The golf course was the most challenging they had ever played on.;
And the nightclub show was the most entertaining they had ever been to.;
Shirley and Joe really enjoyed themselves at the Seaside Resort Hotel.;
It was the best vacation they had ever taken.;