L2-U3-P4-1 Listening : Height & Weight

Here are four people. Two of them are tall.

The man on the top left is very tall.

He is 6 feet 3 inches tall, which is about 1.9 meters.

The woman on the top right is 5 feet 11 inches tall.

She is tall, but not as tall as the man on the left.

Who is the tallest?  — The man on the top left isthe tallest.

How much taller is the man than the woman?  — He is 4 inches taller than the woman.

The girl on the bottom left is short. She is less than 5 feet tall.

She is 4 feet 10 inches, which is about 147 centimeters.

The boy on the bottom right is taller than the girl.

He is 5 feet 1 inch tall, which is about 155 centimeters.

He is 3 inches taller than she is.

 Who is less than 5 feet tall? - She is less than 5 feet tall.

How much taller is the boy than the girl? -He is 3 inches taller than she is.

The boy on the bottom right is taller than the girl.

The boy on the bottom right is taller than the girl.

The man on the top left is the tallest.

The woman on the top right is 5 feet 11 inches tall.

She is tall, but not as tall as the man on the left.

 Who is less than 5 feet tall? — She is less than 5 feet tall.

How tall is the boy?  — He is 5 feet 1 inch tall.

The boy on the bottom right is taller than the girl.

She is less than 5 feet tall.

The man on the top left is the tallest.

He is 6 feet 3 inches tall, which is about 1.9 meters.

She is tall but not as tall as the man on the left.

Now let’s look at their weight.

The man on the top left is the heaviest.

He weighs 220 pounds, which is 100 kilograms.

The woman weighs less than he does.

She weighs 130 pounds, which is 59 kilograms.

How much less does the woman weigh than the man? — She weighs 90 pounds less than the man does.

The woman weighs less than he does.

The man on the top left weighs the heaviest. 

The girl on the left is very thin.

She doesn’t weigh very much.

Her weight is just 70 pounds.

The boy is much heavier.

He weighs 90 pounds, which is about 41 kilograms.

Who weighs the least? — Her weight is just 70 pounds.

How much heavier is the boy than the girl? — The boy is 20 pounds heavier than the girl is.

He weighs 90 pounds, which is about 41 kilograms.

She doesn’t weigh very much.

Her weight is just 70 pounds.

The woman weighs less than he does.

Who weighs the most? — He weighs 220 pounds, which is 100 kilograms.

How much heavier is the boy than the girl?  — He is 20 pounds heavier than she is.

She doesn’t weigh very much.

The girl on the left is very thin.

The boyis 20 pounds heavier than the girl.

He weighs 220 pounds, which is 100 kilograms.

L2-U3-P4-2 Listening : Kathy's Yesterday

This is what Kathy did yesterday.

She got up at 6:30 and cooked breakfast for her family.

At 7:30 she drove her two children to school.

It took about 45 minutes to take them to school.

When did she get up? –She got up at 6:30. 

How long did take them to school?   —It took about 45 minutes 

It took about 45 minutes to take them to school.

After driving them to school, she returned home.

For the next hour she cleaned the house.

Then she talked to a friend on the phone.

They decided to meet at a shopping mall.

What did she do after driving her children to school? –She returned home. 

What did she do after returning home?  — For the next hour, she cleaned the house.

They decided to meet at a shopping mall.

She arrived at the mall at 11:45.

She met her friend in a coffee shop.

They ate lunch together and then they went shopping.

There was a big sale at one of the stores.

There were discounts of up to 50%, so they bought clothes for their kids.

Where did she and her friend meet? — She met her friend in a coffee shop.

Why did they bought clothes for their kids? — There

was a big sale at one of the stores.

There were discounts of up to 50%, so they bought clothes for their kids.

At 1:30 her friend wanted to go to a fitness center.

They usually worked out 3 times a week.

But yesterday Kathy had a headache.

She decided not to work out.

Instead, she decided to go home.

What did her friend want to do at 1:30? –She wanted to go to a fitness center.

For the next hour she cleaned the house.

Instead, she decided to go home.

She decided not to work out.It took about 45 minutes to take them to school.

At 1:30 her friend wanted to go to a fitness center. 

Why didn't Kathy work out yesterday? — She had a headache.

(1) They usually worked out 3 times a week.
(2) But yesterday Kathy had a headache.
(3) She decided not to work out.
(4) Instead, she decided to go home.

They decided to meet at a shopping mall.

Instead, she decided to go home.

She decided not to work out.

It took them about 45 minutes to get to school.

At 1:30 her friend wanted to go to a fitness center.

When she got home, her headache was worse.

She took some medicine and had a short nap.

After her nap she felt a bit better.

Her headache was gone.

How did she feel after a short nap? — She felt a bit better.

After her nap she felt a bit better.

How was her headache when she got home? –It was worse.

What did she do after taking some medicine? -She took some medicine and had a short nap.

Her kids came home at 5:00.

They were all hungry, but she didn’t feel like cooking.

Instead, she decided to order some food.

She ordered some Chinese food.

What did she order for her kids? — She ordered some Chinese food.

(1)Her kids came home at 5:00.
(2)They were all hungry, but she didn’t feel like cooking.
(3)Instead, she decided to order some food.
(4)She ordered some Chinese food.

They were all hungry, but she didn’t feel like cooking.

45 minutes later, the delivery man came.

She paid him for the food, and then they ate dinner.

The food was good and not very expensive.

It was a nice change.

Her husband didn’t come home until late.

That was good because he doesn’t like Chinese food.

What did they do after she paid for the food? –They ate dinner.

What did they think of the food? -The food was good and not very expensive.

That was good because he doesn’t like Chinese food.

Her headache was gone.

Her husband didn’t come home until late.

After she paid for the food, they ate dinner.

Instead, she decided to order some food.

She paid him for the food, and then they ate dinner.

L2-U3-P4-3 Vocabulary : Things to Listen to

Here are some things to listen to.

Most people enjoy listening to music.

There are many types of music, including classical and jazz.

Listening to the radio.

We can listen to the news, music and conversation on the radio.

Listening to the sounds of the city.

The sounds of the city are often loud and noisy.

Listening to the sounds of nature.

Early in the morning we can often hear the sound of birds singing.

Listening to other people.

Sometimes listening to others is interesting.

The sounds of the city are often loud and noisy. 

Some people are very interesting, so we enjoy listening them.

Many taxi drivers listen to the radio while they drive.

Many taxi drivers listen to the radio while they drive.

Most people enjoy listening to music.

Early in the morning we can often hear the sound of birds singing.

We can listen to the news, music and conversation on the radio.

If you want to hear the new, what can you listen to? — We can listen to the news, music and conversation on the radio.

If someone talks too much, what don't you want to? — Some people talk too much, so we want them to stop talking.

What do you hear when the traffic is very heavy?  — Some drivers honk their horns too much and the noise is awful.

When you hear the sound of the rain, what are you listening to? — Some people enjoy listening to the sound of the rain.

Some drivers honk their horns too much and the noise is awful.

Early in the morning we can often hear the sound of birds singing.

Some people talk too much, so we want them to stop talking.

Many taxi drivers listen to the radio while they drive.

Sometimes listening to others is interesting.

Early in the morning we can often hear the sound of birds singing.

There are many types of music, including classical and jazz.

L2-U3-P4-4 Vocabulary : School Subjects

Here are some school subjects.

In science class, we learn about our world. Science is where we learn about forces, such as gravity.

In math class we learn about numbers and shapes. We learn how to count and how to find the area of different shapes.

In history class, we learn about the past. We learn about how our country began and how it has changed.

In geography class, we learn about our land and people of our planet Earth. We learn about oceans, mountains and rivers.

In literature class, we read and study great books and poems. We learn to write down our ideas and we learn how others think and feel.

- In science class we learn about forces, such as gravity.

-In math class we learn about numbers and shapes.

-In history class, we learn about the past.

-In geography class, We learn about oceans, mountains and rivers.

In science class, we learn about our world. 

We learn how to count and how to find the area of different shapes.

We learn to write down our ideas and we learn how others think and feel.

Science is where we learn about forces, such as gravity.

In math class we learn about numbers and shapes.

We learn about plants and animals in science class.

We learn how to count and how to find the area of different shapes.

In literature class, we read and study great books and poems.

In which class do you learn about plants and animals? - We learn about plants and animals in science class.

What do you need to study to do business? -If we don’t know math, we can’t do business or build things.

In which class do you learn about your country's history?  -In history class, we learn about the past.

In which class do you study great books and poems? —In literature class, we read and study great books and poems.

We learn why it is important to take care of the Earth.

If we don’t know math, we can’t do business or build things.

We learn about how our country began and how it has changed.

Science is where we learn about forces, such as gravity.

In history class, we learn about the past.

We learn why it is important to take care of the Earth.

If we don’t know math, we can’t do business or build things.

We learn to write down our ideas and we learn how others think and feel.

L2-U3-P4-5 Dialogue : Where Is My Phone?

Mom: Lisa, don’t forget to take your things to school today.

Lisa: I won’t,mother. I’m sorry about yesterday.

Mom: And remember to pay back the money you owe. Do you have enough money?

Lisa: I won’t forget and I have enough money.

Mom: How much is that?

Lisa: I have $15.

What does she have enough money for? — paying someone back.

What does she need to remember? — to pay back the money that she owes.

Mom: Do you need anything else?

Lisa: No, I don’t think so.

Mom: Are you ready for your history test?

Lisa: Yes, I’m ready. I did all the homework.

What does she think she's ready for? — a history test.

Mom: What about your iPhone? Do you have it?

Lisa: Oh, thanks, it’s in my room. Could you get it for me?

Mom: No, you’ll have to get it for yourself. Then maybe you won’t forget it again.

What doesn't she have? — her iPhone.

She needs to pay back the money.

She thinks it's in her room.

Do you need anything else?

Lisa, don’t forget to take your things to school today.

She thinks she's ready for a history test.

Lisa: Hey, I can’t find it. It’s not in my bed. Could you call me?

Mom: OK, I’m calling you now, and it's ringing. Do you hear it?

Lisa: No, I don’t. I don’t hear it.

What can't she find? — her iPhone.

Mom: Why don’t you look in the bathroom? Maybe you left it there.

Lisa: OK, I’ll look in the bathroom.

Mom: It’s getting late, so hurry, or you’ll miss your bus.

Lisa: Yes, I hear it. It’s in the bathroom. I put it there when I brushed my teeth.

What does she'll miss if she doesn't hurry?   — the bus 

Where did she look for her iPhone?   —She looked for it in the bathroom.

She found it in the bathroom. 

Mom: Good. Now hopefully you have everything you need for today.

Lisa: Thanks, Mum. I think I have everything.

Mom: Good luck with your test. I won’t be here when you come home this afternoon.

Lisa: OK, have a good day.

She can't find her iPhone.

I’ll look in the bathroom.

Why don’t you look in the bathroom?

She’ll miss her bus if she doesn't hurry.

Now hopefully you have everything you need for today.

L2-U3-P4-6 Dialogue :  Making An Appointment

Doctor: Good morning, Doctor’s Office.

Helen: Hello, my little girl has a bad sore throat. We’d like to see the doctor as soon as possible.

Doctor: Can’t it wait until tomorrow?

Helen: No, it can’t wait until tomorrow. If the doctor can’t see her today, could we see someone else?

What's wrong with her daughter? — She has a bad sore throat.

If the doctor can’t see her today, could we see someone else?

Doctor: Let me check his schedule. Yes, he has time at 11:00. She may have to wait.

Helen: That’s OK. We can wait.

Doctor: OK, your last name, please.

Helen: Jackson.

Doctor: OK, Mrs. Jackson. Does your little girl have a fever?

Helen: Yes, she does. It’s around 39.

When can they see the doctor?  -around 11:00

Let me check his schedule.

She may have to wait.

Does your little girl have a fever?

How high is the little girl's fever? — It’s around 39.

Let me check his schedule.

She may have to wait.

Does your little girl have a fever?

Doctor: Please have her stay in bed and drink plenty of liquids. Some tea may help with the pain.

Helen: Thank you. We’ll be there at 11:00.

When will they be at the office? —  at 11:00.

No, it can’t wait until tomorrow.

She should stay in bed.

She wants to see the doctor as soon as possible.

Please have her stay in bed and drink plenty of liquids.

If the doctor can’t see her today, could we see someone else?