L3-U2-P3-1 Listening : Paul's Overseas Trip 1

Paul's Overseas Trip 1

Last month Paul went on a trip.

He went to Japan and China.

There were a couple of reasons for the trip.

One reason for the trip was for business.

He wanted to start some restaurants in both countries.

The other reason was for pleasure.

Paul enjoys traveling, and he wanted to visit some friends.

What were the two reasons for his trip? - The trip was both for business and pleasure.

Paul enjoys traveling, and he wanted to visit some friends.

Before leaving on the trip, Paul had several problems.

First, his passport was going to expire.

As a result, he needed to apply for a new passport.

Second, he needed to get a visa to enter China.

In order to apply for a visa, he needed his new passport.

He has six weeks to get everything done.

What did he need before getting a visa? - In order to apply for a visa, he needed his new passport.

He needed to get a visa to enter China.

In order to apply for a visa, he needed his new passport.

After applying for a new passport, it took two weeks to get it.

Once he got the passport, he went to the Chinese consulate in Toronto and applied for a visa.

He filled out an application form and stood in a long line.

He was surprised by how many people were applying for visas.

It took more than an hour to submit his application.

How long did it take to submit his application? - It took more than an hour to submit his application.

It took more than an hour to submit his application.

After applying for a new passport, it took two weeks to get it.

One reason for the trip was for business.

He needed to get a visa to enter China.

Before leaving on the trip, Paul had several problems.

After applying for a new passport, it took two weeks to get it.

He was surprised by how many people were applying for visas.

He submitted his application for the visa on a Friday.

A week later he went back to the consulate to pick up his visa.

To his surprise, when he got there, the consulate was closed.

The consulate was closed because it was a Chinese holiday.

Paul was angry at himself for not checking the consulate's website.

On its website the consulate's schedule was posted.

There was a notice saying that the consulate would be closed that day.

Where was the consulate's schedule was posted? - On its website the consulate's schedule was posted.

(1) He submitted his application for the visa on a Friday.
(2) A week later he went back to the consulate to pick up his visa.
(3) To his surprise, when he got there, the consulate was closed.
(4) The consulate was closed because it was a Chinese holiday.

As a result, Paul had to come back the next Monday.

This was because the consulate is closed on weekends.

Finally, on Monday, he got the visa and he was ready to go.

As a result, Paul had to come back the next Monday.

Paul went to pick up his visa on a Friday.

Paul was angry at himself for not checking the consulate's website.

L3-U2-P3-2 Listening : Paul's Overseas Trip 2

Paul's Overseas Trip 2

Another problem with the trip was his travel schedule.

He needed to extend his stay in Japan.

One week in Japan wasn't enough.

Three Japanese restaurant owners wanted to meet with him.

He needed more time for the meetings than a couple of days.

And he didn’t want to miss staying with a good friend of his.

What didn't he want to miss? - He didn’t want to miss staying with a good friend of his.

One week in Japan wasn't enough.

He needed more time for the meetings than a couple of days.

His friend lives near Mt. Fuji and owns a great restaurant.

This was one thing Paul didn’t want to miss.

As a result, he extended his stay in Japan.

Instead of staying for just a week, he decided to stay for 10 days.

What does his friend own? - He owns a great restaurant.

Instead of staying for just a week, he decided to stay for 10 days.

One week in Japan wasn't enough.

Another problem with the trip was his travel schedule.

He needed more time for the meetings than a couple of days.

As a result, he had to change the dates for his stay in China.

The meetings in China were delayed by three days.

Instead of arriving on the first of the month, he arrived on the fourth.

Fortunately, there were no problems with his new schedule in China.

What problem was caused by his new schedule in China? - Fortunately, there were no problems with his new schedule in China.

Instead of arriving on the first of the month, he arrived on the fourth.

However, there were fewer meetings than he expected.

There wasn’t much interest in opening new Italian restaurants.

Still, he had one very good meeting.

He met a young Chinese restaurant owner who was interested.

The young man already has a restaurant, but he wants to improve it.

He and Paul liked each other right away.

They met twice in Beijing and are planning to meet again.

How much interest was there in opening new Italian restaurants? - There wasn’t much interest in opening new Italian restaurants.

He and Paul liked each other right away.

The young Chinese man’s name is Yi.

He is planning to come to see Paul.

They are going to meet late next week in Toronto.

Together they will work on a business plan.

Paul is glad that he took the trip.

He thinks it was a successful and enjoyable trip.

What are they going to work on? - They will work on a business plan.

He is planning to come to see Paul.

Paul is glad that he took the trip.

They met twice in Beijing and are planning to meet again.

Instead of arriving on the first of the month, he arrived on the fourth.

There wasn’t much interest in opening new Italian restaurants.

L3-U2-P3-3 Vocabulary : Emergency Vehicles

Emergency Vehicles

Ambulances are used to transport injured or sick people to a hospital.

An ambulance has trained medical personnel who can treat injured or sick people.

A wheelchair is for people who can’t walk.

Wheelchairs have four wheels and are often pushed by people from behind.

Fire engines are used to fight fires.

Firefighters, like this one, often rescue people from burning buildings.

Tow trucks are used to tow cars.

This tow truck is towing a car to a repair shop.

Helicopters are used to rescue people from dangerous places.

This helicopter is lifting someone from a sinking boat.

What should you call when someone is injured in an accident? - Ambulances are used to transport injured or sick people to a hospital.

What do you call in case of fire? - Firefighters often rescue people from burning buildings.

What kind of chair has four wheels and is often pushed by somebody from behind? -  Wheelchairs have four wheels and are often pushed by people from behind.

This helicopter is lifting someone from a sinking boat.

Firefighters often rescue people from burning buildings.

A wheelchair is for people who can’t walk.

Tow trucks are used to tow cars.

A wheelchair is for people who can’t walk.

Firefighters often rescue people from burning buildings.

Ambulances are used to transport injured or sick people to a hospital.

If your car won't start, you should call for a tow truck.

L3-U2-P3-4 Vocabulary : Weather & Activities

Weather & Activities

This tree is bending over because of the strong wind.

It’s going to be windy for the next few days.

It’s a very clear night, so they can look up and see many stars.

There isn’t a single cloud in the sky.

It’s very cold today, so they are wearing very warm clothes.

Without warm clothes, they would freeze to death.

It’s nice to eat ice cream on a hot day.

This mother is buying ice cream for her daughter.

This old man has to wear glasses to read.

Without reading glasses, he can’t see clearly enough to read.

Who has to wear glasses to read? - He doesn't have good close-up vision, so he needs reading glasses.

Who are wearing warm clothes? - It’s very cold today, so they are wearing very warm clothes.

Why is the tree bending over? - It's bending over because of the strong wind.

Without reading glasses, he can’t see clearly enough to read.

This mother is buying ice cream for her daughter.

Without warm clothes, they would freeze to death.

Without warm clothes, they would freeze to death.

This mother is buying ice cream for her daughter.

It’s going to be windy for the next few days.

Without reading glasses, he can’t see clearly enough to read.

It’s a very clear night, so they can look up and see many stars.

L3-U2-P3-5 Dialogue : Checking up on Ada

Checking up on Ada

M: How was Ada’s new job in Beijing?

W: It seems to be going well. I talked with her last night.

M: How much is she getting paid?

W: I’m not sure. She said she’s earning more, but I don’t know how much she’s getting. 

M: Where is she living? Has she found a flat?

W: No, not yet. She’s living with a friend until she can find one of her own. Flats are more expensive there and the quality isn’t good.

Who is Ada living with? - She’s living with a friend.

She’s living with a friend until she can find one of her own.

M: Did she say anything else?

W: Her biggest complaint is the air quality. She hates the pollution. On some days, the pollution is so bad that she’s afraid to breathe.

M: Yeah, I wouldn’t want to live there.

W: She’s hoping it will get better.

M: I’m sure it will, but it'll take time especially with all the cars.

What is Ada's biggest complaint? - Her biggest complaint is the air quality.

She’s hoping it will get better.

Her biggest complaint is the air quality.

Did she say anything else?

W: She also said she’s still looking for a new boyfriend.

M: That shouldn’t be difficult. She’s nice and she’s good looking. Has she met anyone?

W: No, I don’t think so. She’s looking for someone on the Internet.

M: Maybe she'll be lucky.

W: Maybe she will. I think I’m gonna try that too.

M: Really?

W: What other choice do I have? It’s so difficult to meet someone new. I never have anytime.

M: Me too. I’m always working. Maybe I'll try online dating too.

Besides a flat, what else is Ada looking for? - She's looking for a new boyfriend.

It’s so difficult to meet someone new.

M: If I’m lucky, I may meet someone new, like Steve's girlfriend.

W:Oh, come on. You are joking right? I hope you can find someone better than her.

M: Steve seems happy enough.

W: Yes, but he is blinded by love. You know that. I’m sure it won't last for long. As soon as she gets bored, she'll find someone else.

M: You may be right. Let’s wait and see.

What is blinding Steve? - Steve is blinded by love.

M: Hey, what about dinner?

W: Sure, it’s getting late and maybe I’ll be the woman of your dreams.

M: Well. Let’s take a one night at a time. Let’s have some Indian food, OK?

W: Ok, tenderloin chicken for me and I’m hungry.

What kind of food are they going to eat? - They are going to have some Indian food.

It’s so difficult to meet someone new.

It seems to be going well.

She's looking for a new boyfriend.

As soon as she gets bored, she'll find someone else.