L3-U2-P2-1 Listening : Paul's Trip Plan 1

Paul's Trip Plan 1

In six weeks, Paul is going on a trip.

He is going to Japan and China.

There are a couple of reasons for the trip.

One reason is for business.

He’s thinking about starting restaurants in both countries.

The other reason is for pleasure.

He enjoys traveling, and he’d like to visit some friends.

What's going to happen in six weeks? - In six weeks, Paul is going on a trip.

He enjoys traveling, and he’d like to visit some friends.

Yesterday he went online and made airline reservations.

There were plenty of seats on the plane, so it was easy.

He also got a good discount.

Unfortunately, he needs a new passport.

His old passport is expiring next week.

This is something he didn’t expect.

Getting a new passport will take at least a week.

He needs to apply for one right away.

How did he make reservations? - He made the reservations online.

How long will it take to get a new passport? - Getting a new passport will take at least a week.

Getting a new passport will take at least a week.

Paul also needs a visa to enter China.

The last time he went to China was 3 years ago.

Getting a visa may also take a week or even two.

So he doesn’t have much time. He needs to hurry.

He can’t get the visa until he gets his new passport.

He'll have to go to the Chinese consulate in Toronto.

Hopefully there won’t be any delays.

What may take a week or two? - Getting a visa may also take a week or even two.

When was the last time he was in China? - The last time he went to China was 3 years ago.

He can’t get the visa until he gets his new passport.

He needs to apply for a new passport right away.

Unfortunately, he needs a new passport.

In six weeks, Paul is going on a trip.

He can’t get the visa until he gets his new passport.

Getting a new passport will take at least a week.

L3-U2-P2-2 Listening : Paul's Trip Plan 2

Paul's Trip Plan 2

Paul has several friends in each country.

One of his best friends lives near Mount Fuji.

His friend lives near a beautiful lake about three hours from Tokyo.

His friend is a great cook and owns a little restaurant.

The restaurant is located on a hill above the lake.

It has a wonderful view, and the food is wonderful.

Paul is looking forward to eating there.

Then he will spend the night at his friend’s house.

Who lives near Mount Fuji?  - One of his best friends lives near Mount Fuji.

What is located on a hill? - His friend's restaurant is located on a hill above the lake.

His friend lives near a beautiful lake about three hours from Tokyo.

One way to get to his friend’s house is to go by train.

If he takes a train, his friend will meet him at the train station.

There's a train station about half an hour from his friend’s house.

On the other hand, he may decide to go by car.

He can rent a car for a few days and see more of the country.

He can use a GPS to help him with directions.

He doesn’t speak Japanese, so the directions need to be in English.

Why does the GPS need to be in English? - He doesn’t speak Japanese, so the directions need to be in English.

How can he get the directions to his friend's house? - He can use a GPS to help him with directions.

On the other hand, he may decide to go by car.

On the other hand, he may decide to go by car.

He can use a GPS to help him with directions.

One of his best friends lives near Mount Fuji.

His friend's restaurant is located on a hill above a lake.

There's a train station about half an hour from his friend’s house.

In China, Paul has a good friend who lives in Beijing.

They studied at the same university in Canada more than 15 years ago.

His Chinese friend wants to help Paul with his business.

He friend has lots of business experience.

His friend can help Paul learn about doing business in China.

Paul knows there is a lot to learn.

He will certainly need his friend’s help.

When did Paul meet his Chinese friend? - They met at a university in Canada.

What will Paul need from his friend? - He will certainly need his friend’s help.

In China, Paul has a good friend who lives in Beijing.

While in Beijing, they plan to visit several Italian restaurants.

They may meet with some of the owners too, but it isn’t certain yet.

Most of the owners are Chinese.

One or two of them may want to do business with Paul.

If he has time, he may go to the Great Wall of China.

It’s a few hours outside of Beijing by car.

What do they plan to visit in Beijing? - While in Beijing, they plan to visit several Italian restaurants.

It’s a few hours outside of Beijing by car.

While in Beijing, they plan to visit several Italian restaurants.

Altogether, the trip may take 3 or more weeks.

Paul still isn’t sure how long he will stay in each country.

He may spend a week in Japan and two weeks in China.

He may decide to stay longer.

Everything depends on his friends.

He expects to get more information from them in the next day or two.

What do his plans depend on? - Everything depends on his friends.

Paul still isn’t sure how long he will stay in each country.

Paul knows there is a lot to learn.

Everything depends on his friends.

While in Beijing, they plan to visit several Italian restaurants.

They studied at the same university in Canada more than 15 years ago.

He may spend a week in Japan and two weeks in China.

L3-U2-P2-3 Vocabulary : Sports

Sports

In basketball, players score points by shooting a basketball through a hoop.

Each side has 5 players, and the game is played on the basketball court.

Football is probably the world's most popular sport.

Each team tries to score a goal by kicking the ball into a net.

Baseball is a team sport where each side has 9 players.

Baseball players use a bat to try to hit the ball and get on base.

Golf is an individual sport where players try to hit the ball into a hole in the ground.

The game is played on the golf course with 18 holes.

In boxing, the two boxers stand in a boxing ring and hit each other.

Sometimes a boxer, like this one, knocks the other one out.

In which sport do players shoot a ball through a hoop? - Basketball players try to shoot a basketball through a hoop.

In which sport do players try to kick the ball into a net? - Each team tries to score a goal by kicking the ball into a net.

Which sport is played on a course with 18 holes? - The game is played on the golf course with 18 holes.

Baseball players use a bat to try to hit the ball and get on base.

In boxing, the two boxers stand in a boxing ring and hit each other.

Each team tries to score a goal by kicking the ball into a net.

Football is probably the world's most popular sport.

Baseball is a team sport where each side has 9 players.

Basketball players score points by shooting a ball through a hoop.

In boxing, the two boxers stand in a boxing ring and hit each other.

In basketball, players score points by shooting a basketball through a hoop.

L3-U2-P2-4 Vocabulary : Injuries

Injuries

When people fall down, they can break a bone. A broken bone can be very painful.

If someone is cut, they will bleed. A knife or a sharp object can cut someone and cause bleeding.

Poisons are very dangerous and can cause death. Some snakes and spiders are poisonous, so be careful.

A heart attack can happen very suddenly. If someone has a heart attack, call for an ambulance right away.

If you catch a fire, fall to the ground and roll. Getting too close to a fire can be very dangerous.

What happens when someone is cut by a sharpe object? - A knife or a sharp object can cut someone and cause bleeding.

Why are some snakes and spiders dangerous? - Some snakes and spiders are poisonous.

If someone is cut, they will bleed.

Poisons are very dangerous and can cause death.

A heart attack can happen very suddenly.

When people fall down, they can break a bone.

If someone is cut, they will bleed.

A knife or a sharp object can cut someone and cause bleeding.

Some snakes and spiders are poisonous, so be careful.

L3-U2-P2-5 Dialogue : A Nightmare

A Nightmare

M: What’s the matter? You look really tired today.

W: I am tired. I didn’t sleep well last night.

M: Bad dream?

W: Yes. Exactly. I had a terrible dream, a real nightmare.

M: So it woke you up.

W: Yes, it woke me up. I was really scared.

M: I’ve had those kinds of dreams, too.

W: It was so scary that I was afraid to go back to sleep.

Why didn't she sleep well last night? - She had a terrible dream and it woke her up.

It was so scary that I was afraid to go back to sleep.

M: Was something chasing you?

W: No, nothing was chasing me, but I was falling. I was falling faster and faster and it was dark. I couldn’t see or hear anything.

M: Can you remember anything else?

W: Yes, I remember now. In my dream, I was screaming, but there was no sound. I thought I was going to die at any second.

M: Wow, that is scary.

What was she doing in her dream? - In her dream, she was falling and screaming.

I couldn’t see or hear anything.

Can you remember anything else?

Was something chasing you?

In my dream, I was screaming, but there was no sound.

It was so scary that I was afraid to go back to sleep.

M: So what did you do when you woke up?

W: I didn’t want to go back to sleep, so I checked the news online. Then I played a game.

M: You didn’t go back to sleep?

W: Actually, I got so tired playing the game that I fell asleep.

M: Well, at least you got some sleep. Some sleep is better than no sleep.

W: I guess so. But I’m still tired. I hope I can get through the day.

What did she do when she woke up? - She went online.

I didn’t want to go back to sleep, so I checked the news online.

M: Have a good lunch and then work out in the afternoon.

W: Thanks, I’m already feeling a bit better.

M: Hey look, the boss is coming! Look like you’re working hard.

Who is coming? - Their boss is coming.

Some sleep is better than no sleep.

I hope I can get through the day.

She had a terrible dream and it woke her up.

She fell asleep while playing a game online.

L3-U2-P2-6 Dialogue : Toilet Trouble

Toilet Trouble

M: Hey, what’s that awful smell?

W: The toilet is broken in the men’s bathroom.

M: Wow, I can’t work when it smells this bad. I need some fresh air.

What's causing the awful smell? - A broken toilet is causing the awful smell.

The toilet is broken in the men’s bathroom.

W: OK. Let’s take a break and go out for a walk. Get your computer and we can work at a coffee shop.

M: Good idea. When do you think it'll be cleaned up?

W: A plumber is coming and he should be here soon. By the time we get back, the smell should be gone.

Who is coming to fix the toilet? - A plumber is coming to clean things up and fix the toilet.

A plumber is coming and he should be here soon.

M: That’s one job that I wouldn’t want. I hate to be around bad smells. What about you?

W: Me too. I wouldn’t want to be a plumber.

M: There are lots of jobs that I wouldn’t want.

W: We can talk about that later. Get your computer and let’s get out of here.

What job wouldn't they want to have? -They wouldn’t want to be a plumber.

I can’t work when it smells this bad.

He can’t work because of the bad smell.

I wouldn’t want to be a plumber.

By the time we get back, the smell should be gone.

The toilet is broken in the men’s bathroom.