L3-U1-P1-1 Listening : An Unusual Day

An Unusual Day

Kathy usually gets up at 6:30. But this morning, she didn’t hear her alarm.

As a result, she overslept.

She didn’t get up until 7:00, 30 minutes later than usual.

As a result, she didn’t have time to cook breakfast for her children.

What time does she usually get up? -at 6:30.

She didn’t get up until 7:00, 30 minutes later than usual.

Why did she oversleep? - She didn't hear her alarm.

Why didn't she cook breakfast? -she didn't have time.

Today Kathy and her kids left home early.

They usually leave home at 7:30, but today they left at 7:15.

They left early because they had to buy breakfast on their way to school.

What did they have to buy on their way to school? - their breakfast 

They left early because they had to buy breakfast on their way to school.

-Why did they leave home early? –They had to buy breakfast on their way to school.

It usually takes 45 minutes to drive her kids to school, but today it took longer.

It took them longer because they stopped for breakfast along the way.

It took 15 minutes for them to have breakfast.

They ate at a little coffee shop along the side of the road.

What did they do on their way to shool? -They stopped for breakfast.

They ate at a little coffee shop along the side of the road.

How long did it take them to have breakfast? -It took 15 minutes

They ate at a little coffee shop along the side of the road.

-How long does it usually take to drive her kids to school? –It usually takes 45 minutes.

After eating breakfast, they got back into their car.

On most days, the traffic isn’t too bad in the morning.

But this morning, it was much worse than usual.

The cars were moving very slowly.

As a result, it took them longer than usual to get to school.

What did they do after eating breakfast? –They got back into their car.

Why did it take them longer than usual to get to school? -The traffic was much worse than usual.

But this morning, it was much worse than usual.

The cars were moving very slowly.

The traffic was much worse than usual.

As a result, it took them longer than usual to get to school.

They had to buy breakfast on their way to school.

They left early because they had to buy breakfast on their way to school.

As a result, she didn’t have time to cook breakfast for her children.

One of her children got to school on time, but the other two were late. 

They were late because their schools are farther away.

They were both about 10 minutes late to school.

How late were two of herchildren? -They were about 10 minutes late.

They were late because their schools are farther away.

When Kathy finally got home, she cleaned her house as usual.

She vacuumed the living room and cleaned the bathroom.

Then she talked with her friend on the phone as usual.

When she finished talking with her friend, she got into her car.

She put the key into the ignition, and tried to start the engine.

But her car’s engine didn’t start.

Her car battery was dead, so she had to call for help.

What happened when she tried to start her car? –The car’s engine didn’t start.

Why did she have to call for help? –to get a new battery.

Her car battery was dead, so she had to call for help.

Why didn't het car start? -Het car didn'tstart because its battery was dead.

Her car battery was dead, so she had to call for help.

After getting a new battery for her car, the engine started.

Then Kathy drove to the mall to meet her friend.

She arrived at the mall an hour late, but her friend was waiting for her.

They had lunch together and then they went shopping.

They both bought new shoes and some things for their kids.

Kathy bought a new tie for her husband.

What did Kathy buy for her husband? –a new tie.

Who was waiting for her at the mall? –Her friend was waiting for her.

Kathy bought a new tie for her husband.

What did they do after having lunch? - After eating lunch, they went shopping.

Kathy bought a new tie for her husband.

It’s now 3:00, and everything is going as usual.

Kathy doesn’t want anything else to go wrong.

She wants the rest of the day to go as usual.

She doesn’t want any more surprises.

And tomorrow, she won’t oversleep.

She never wants to oversleep again!

What doesn’t Kathy want? –more surprises.

She never wants to oversleep again.

She wants the rest of the day to go as usual.

Kathy bought a new tie for her husband.

She never wants to oversleep again!

Her friend was waiting for her at the mall.

After eating lunch, they went shopping.

Kathy doesn’t want anything else to go wrong.

After getting a new battery for her car, the engine started.

Then she talked with her friend on the phone as usual.

Her car battery was dead, so she had to call for help.

L3-U1-P1-2 Listening : Bus Schedule

Bus Schedule

Here is a bus schedule at a bus stop.

On most days, the buses come on schedule, but sometimes they don’t.

Yesterday, for example, several buses were late.

This is because the traffic yesterday was much heavier than usual.

Why were several buses late? –The traffic was heavier than usual.

The traffic yesterday was much heavier than usual.

What happened yesterday? -Several buses were late yesterday.

The traffic yesterday was much heavier than usual.

Bus No.38 was supposed to come at 8:40, but it was 5 minutes late. It didn’t come until 8:45.

Bus No.60 was supposed to come at 8:30. But yesterday it didn’t come until 8:40. It was 10 minutes late.

Not one bus came early.

How many buses came early? - Not one bus came early.

Bus No.38 was supposed to come at 8:40, but it was 5 minutes late. 

Bus No.60 was supposed to come at 8:30.

As a result of the delays, one man got on the wrong bus.

He wanted to go to the airport, so he wanted to get on Bus No.38.

He expected it to come at 8:40.

Instead, he got on Bus No.60, which came at 8:40.

He didn’t notice that it was the wrong bus.

It didn’t go to the airport.

As a result, he missed his flight.

What time was Bus No.38 supposed to come? - It was supposed to come at 8:40

Which bus did the man want to take?  -He wanted Bus No. 38.

Why did the man miss his flight? –He got on the wrong bus.

He didn’t notice that it was the wrong bus.

Several buses were late yesterday.

The traffic was much heavier than usual.

As a result, he missed his flight.

Several buses were late yesterday because the traffic was much heavier than usual.

He missed his flight because he got on the wrong bus.

On most days, the buses come on schedule, but sometimes they don’t.

L3-U1-P1-3 Vocabulary : Activities & Food

Activities & Food

Weddings are where two people get married.

This man and woman are getting married.

The building in the middle is an office building.

Many people come to work here during the week.

These people are at a dance party.

The woman in the green dress is dancing with her boyfriend.

These two people are meeting for the first time.

They are shaking hands.

This young boy is brushing his teeth.

He brushed his teeth several times a day.

Many people come to work here during the week.

Weddings are where two people get married.

This young boy is brushing his teeth.

This man and woman are getting married.

These people are at a dance party.

The building in the middle is an office building.

Weddings are where two people get married.

Candies and cakes are sweet because they are made with lots of sugar.

Eating too many sweets isn’t good for your teeth.

Lemons and grapefruit taste a little sour, so some people don’t like them.

Some sour tasting foods have a lot of vitamin C.

These red peppers are very hot and spicy.

Eating hot or spicy foods raises body temperature, so don’t eat them before going to bed.

These foods are deep-fried and greasy.

Greasy foods have a lot of calories, so don’t eat them if you want to lose weight.

Healthy foods are usually natural and don’t include dangerous chemicals.

Fruits and vegetables are examples of healthy foods.

What kind of food is good for your health? -Fruits and vegetables are examples of healthy foods.

What kind of food is greasy and has a lot of calories? -These foods are deep-fried and greasy.

What kind of foods are sweet? -Candies and cakes are sweet because they are made with lots of sugar.

Healthy foods are usually natural and don’t include dangerous chemicals.

How do lemons and grapefruit taste?  -a little sour.

These foods are deep-fried and greasy. 

Eating too many sweets isn’t good for your teeth.

These red peppers are very hot and spicy.

Lemons and grapefruit taste a little sour, so some people don’t like them.

Healthy foods are usually natural and don’t include dangerous chemicals.

L3-U1-P1-4 Vocabulary : Spatial Relations

Spatial Relations

The triangle is inside the square.

The square is around the triangle.

The triangle is inside the circle.

The circle is around the triangle.

The square is inside the triangle.

The triangle is around the square.

The circle is between two small squares.

There's a square on either side of the circle.

The circle is on the left of a rectangle.

The rectangle is on the right of the circle.

The triangle is inside the square.

The triangle is inside the circle.

The square is inside the triangle.

The circle is on the left of a rectangle.

The circle is between two small squares.

The triangle is inside the square.

The circle is on the left of a rectangle.

The triangle is inside the square.

The square is inside the triangle.

The circle is between two small squares.

There's a square on either side of the circle.

The rectangle is on the right of the circle.

L3-U1-P1-5 Dialogue : Meeting at the Airport

Meeting at the Airport

W: Hey, where are you? I don’t see you anywhere.

M: I’m on the subway.

W: My flight arrived early, and I’m tired.

M: I’m sorry to be late. I’ll be there as fast as I can.

Where is he? -He is on the subway.

I’ll be there as fast as I can.

Where is she? –She is at the airport.

I’m sorry to be late.

W: Where are you now?

M: There are three more stops. I’ll be there in 10 minutes.

W: I’ll meet you at the bus stop in front of terminal 2. Then we can get a taxi.

M: OK. I’ll look for you in front of terminal 2. See you soon.

When will he be there? -He will be there in 10 minutes.

Where are they going to meet? -They are going to meet at the bus stop in front of Terminal 2.

I’m sorry to be late.

I will be there in 10 minutes.

I don’t see you anywhere.

I’ll meet you at the bus stop in front of terminal 2.

What are they going to do after they meet? - take a taxi.

Where are they going to meet? -They are going to meet at the bus stop in front of Terminal 2.

I’ll be there as fast as I can.

My flight arrived early, and I’m tired.

I don’t see you anywhere.

They are going to meet at the bus stop in front of terminal 2.

L3-U1-P1-6 Dialogue : Staying up Late

Staying up Late

Lisa: What’s the matter, Tom?

Tom: I don’t feel well.

Lisa: Are you sick?

Tom: No, I don’t think so. I’m just tired.

Lisa: Didn’t you get enough sleep?

Tom: No, I didn’t. I went to bed later than usual last night.

Why is he tired? -He didn't get enough sleep.

Why didn't he get enough sleep?- He went to bed later than usual.

Lisa: What time did you go to bed?

Tom: I didn’t go to bed until 12:00.

Lisa: Why did you stay up so late?

Tom: I was watching some videos online.

Why did he stay up so late?- He was watching videos.

He didn't go to bed until when? - He didn’t go to bed until 12:00.

Lisa: What kind of videos?

Tom: Music videos from all over the world.

Lisa: Really?

Tom: Sure, I’ll send you some links if you like.

Lisa: Thanks, I like music videos, too. They are really fun. 

Tom: Just don’t stay up too late.

Lisa: Don’t worry. I won’t stay up too late. I need my sleep.

Why won't she stay up too late? -She needs enough sleep.

He didn’t get enough sleep.

He was watching videos.

He went to bed later than usual.

What kind of videos do they like to watch? -They like to watch music videos.

He didn’t get enough sleep.

I don’t feel well.

He went to bed later than usual.

He was watching some videos.