My First Passport 1
Audio scripts
Unit 1 Nice to meet you!
WORD CHECK! CD track 2
Listen. Check the words you hear.
Part 1
Jun
Welcome to Japan! I’m Jun Takayama. What’s your name?
Sam
I’m Sam Mitchell. Sorry, what’s your name?
Jun
Ta-ka-ya-ma. Please call me Jun.
Sam
Nice to meet you, Jun. Are you from Nagano?
Jun
Yes, I am.
Part 2
Jun
Sam
Jun
Sam
Where are you from, Sam?
I’m from the U.S.
Oh, you’re American.
That’s right.
Part 3
Jun
Sam
Jun
Sam
Where do you live?
In Denver. It’s in Colorado.
Oh, great. In the Rocky Mountains?
Yes, that’s right!
LISTENING CD track 3
Listen again. Check the correct answers.
CONVERSATION CD track 4
Listen to the conversation. Fill in the blanks.
Jun
Hi. What’s your name?
Linda I’m Linda Yee. Please call me Linda.
Jun
Nice to meet you. Where are you from?
Linda I’m from Taiwan. I live in Taipei.
Jun
Welcome to Nagano.
Linda Thank you!
Unit 2 Make yourself at home!
WORD CHECK! CD track 5
Listen. Check the words you hear.
Part 1
Mrs. Gray
Come in! Make yourself at home! Marie, can you show Emi the house?
Marie
Sure. Follow me! This is the living room.
Emi
Oh, it’s very nice.
Marie
Thank you. Here’s the telephone, the TV, the DVD player … oh, and Tommy our dog!
Emi
Hello, Tommy!
Part 2
Marie
Emi
Marie
Emi
And this is the kitchen.
It’s very nice. Where’s the dining room?
It’s over here. We eat breakfast and lunch in the kitchen, and we have dinner in the dining room.
OK, I see.
Part 3
Marie
Emi
Marie
Emi
Marie
Emi
And this is the bathroom.
Oh, OK.
And there’s another bathroom downstairs.
Sorry, I don’t understand. What did you say?
We have two bathrooms. There’s one upstairs and one downstairs.
OK.
LISTENING CD track 6
Listen again. Check the correct answers.
CONVERSATION CD track 7
Listen to the conversation between Emi and Marie. Fill in the blanks.
Marie Come on, Emi. This is my room.
Emi
Oh, it’s very nice! I like it.
Marie Thank you.
Emi
Where’s the bathroom?
Marie It’s over there.
Emi
I see. You have a beautiful home!
Unit 3 You’re in room 502
WORD CHECK! CD track 8
Listen. Check the words you hear.
Part 1
Connie Quiet, please! Listen, please, everyone! Thank you. I’m Connie Lee. I’m your tour guide. Welcome to
Hong Kong!
Students Thank you.
Connie Tomomi Yoda, Yumi Saito!
Tomomi Yes?!
and Yumi
Connie You’re in room number four oh three.
Yumi
Room number four oh three? Thank you.
Part 2
Connie
Boy
Connie
Boy
Connie
Boy
What is your name, please?
I’m Yamamoto. Katsutoshi Yamamoto.
Thank you. You’re with … Ichiro Nishiga in room three three two.
OK.
Here’s your room key. Number three three two.
Thank you.
Part 3
Connie
Students
Connie
Tomomi
Connie
Tomomi
Does everyone have a room key?
Yes.
Good. OK. Breakfast tomorrow morning is at seven o’clock.
I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Can you repeat that, please?
Please come down for breakfast at seven o’clock. Breakfast is at seven o’clock.
OK, I see. Thank you.
Part 4
Yumi
Connie
Yumi
Connie
Yumi
Excuse me, please.
Yes?
What time is dinner?
Dinner is at eight o’clock.
At eight o’clock? I see. Thank you.
LISTENING CD track 9
Listen again. Write the answers.
CONVERSATION CD track 10
Listen to the conversation between Hideaki and the tour guide. Fill in the blanks.
Hideaki Excuse me. I’m Hideaki Fujiwara. Can I get my room key, please?
Connie Yes, of course. You’re in room six eight nine. Here’s your key.
Hideaki Thank you. What time is dinner?
Connie Dinner is from six thirty to seven thirty. It’s in the Blue Room. Don’t be late!
Hideaki No, I won’t!
Review 1
PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE
Activity 1, CD track 11
Listen and repeat. Mark the stress.
Examples: kitchen, Japan
a bedroom
b garage
c bathroom
d China
e Taiwan
f Thailand
Activity 2, CD track 12
Listen and repeat.
Mrs. Gray
Where’s Marie?
Jason
She’s in the kitchen.
Activity 4, CD track 13
Listen and check your answers.
a
Mrs. Gray
Where’s Jason?
Marie
He’s in the bathroom.
b
Emi
Where’s the TV?
Marie
It’s in the living room.
c
Girl
Where’s Hong Kong?
Boy
It’s in China.
d
Boy
Where’s Bangkok?
Girl
It’s in Thailand.
TELLING THE TIME
Activity 1, CD track 14
Listen to the conversations. Then practice with a partner.
a
Guest 1
Clerk
b
Guest 2
Clerk
What time is dinner?
It’s at seven o’clock.
What time is the bus tour?
It’s at ten thirty.
Unit 4 Good night!
WORD CHECK! CD track 15
Listen. Check the words you hear.
Conversation 1
Emi
I have some instant noodles. Can you show me how to use the microwave?
Marie Sure. Close the door and press this button. There you go.
Emi
Thank you. Itadakimasu!
Marie What did you say?!
Conversation 2
Sam
Can you help me, please?
Boy
What is it?
Sam
I want to check my e-mail. Can I use your computer, please?
Boy
Sure. It’s here, in the family room.
Sam
Great! Thank you … uh … arigatou!
Boy
No problem!
Conversation 3
Emi
Mr. Gray
Jason
Emi
Mr. Gray
Emi
Mr. Gray
Excuse me, Mr. Gray, can you show me how to use the DVD player, please?
I’m sorry, I can’t! I don’t know how to use it! But Jason can show you.
Sure, Emi. No problem.
Thank you!
Do you need anything else, Emi?
Yes, uh, can I have another pillow, please?
Yes, of course.
LISTENING CD track 16
Listen again. Circle T (true) or F (false).
CONVERSATION CD track 17
Listen to the conversation between Emi and Mrs. Gray. Fill in the blanks.
Mrs. Gray
It’s late. Are you ready for bed?
Emi
Uh, no. Can I take a bath?
Mrs. Gray
Sure. Do you need anything?
Emi
Can I have a towel, please?
Mrs. Gray
Yes, of course.
Emi
Thank you.
Unit 5 Two tickets, please
WORD CHECK! CD track 18
Listen. Check the words you hear.
Conversation 1
Woman Hello. I’d like two tickets, please.
Clerk
One way or round trip?
Woman Round trip, please.
Clerk
Two adult tickets?
Woman Yes, please.
Clerk
Sixty dollars.
Conversation 2
Woman Excuse me. How often does the tram leave?
Clerk
Every fifteen minutes.
Woman And what time is the last tram to the top?
Clerk
Midnight.
Woman I see. Thank you.
Conversation 3
Clerk
The next tram leaves in five minutes.
Woman Thanks. Can we take pictures on the tram?
Clerk
Yes, of course. The view’s amazing!
Woman Great!
LISTENING CD track 19
Listen again. Answer the questions.
CONVERSATION CD track 20
Listen to the conversation between Mr. Tsuchiya and the clerk. Fill in the blanks.
Mr. Tsuchiya
Hello. Fifteen adult tickets, please.
Clerk
One way or round trip?
Mr. Tsuchiya
One way, please.
Clerk
That’s a hundred and sixty-five dollars.
Mr. Tsuchiya
Here you are.
Clerk
The tram leaves in five minutes.
Mr. Tsuchiya
Thank you.
Unit 6 Would you like some toast?
WORD CHECK! CD track 21
Listen. Check the words you hear.
Part 1
Mrs. Gray
Good morning, Emi!
Mr. Gray
Hi!
Marie
Hi, there!
Jason
Morning!
Emi
Oh! Good morning, everyone.
Mrs. Gray
Did you sleep well?
Emi
Yes, thank you.
Mr. Gray
Would you like some toast, Emi?
Emi
I’m sorry, could you repeat that, please?
Mr. Gray
Would you like some toast?
Emi
Uh, yes, please. One piece, please.
Mr. Gray
OK.
Part 2
Mrs. Gray
Emi
Mrs. Gray
Emi
Mrs. Gray
Would you like tea or coffee, Emi?
Tea or coffee? Uh, no thank you.
Water? Juice?
Yes. Can I have some juice, please?
Yes. Help yourself. The juice is in the fridge.
Part 3
Mr. Gray
Emi
Marie
Emi
How about some cereal, Emi?
Sorry, I don’t understand.
Dad! Speak slowly! Emi, would you like some cereal?
Oh, yes, please.
Marie
Emi
Help yourself. And the milk is over there.
Thank you!
LISTENING CD track 22
Listening. Listen again. Check the correct answers.
CONVERSATION CD track 23
Listen to the conversation between Emi and Mrs. Gray. Fill in the blanks.
Mrs. Gray
Would you like some more toast? Or some more juice?
Emi
No, thank you. Can I have some tea, please?
Mrs. Gray
Sure, help yourself. Can you and Marie do the dishes, please?
Emi
All right.
Mrs. Gray
See you later!
Review 2
PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE
Activity 1, CD track 24
Listen and repeat.
/dju/ Would_you
/dju/ Would_you
/dju/ Would_you
/dju/ Would_you
Activity 2, CD track 25
Listen to the conversations. Then practice with a partner.
a
Mr. Gray
Would you like some juice?
Emi
Yes, please.
b
Mrs. Gray
Emi
Would you like a cup of coffee?
No, thank you.
CONVERSATION TIME
Activity 2, CD track 26
Listen and check your answers.
Marie Are you ready for bed?
Emi
Uh, no. Can I take a shower?
Marie Sure. Do you need anything?
Emi
Can I have a towel?
Marie Yes, of course. They’re in the closet.
Emi
Thank you. And could you show me how to use the washing machine, please?
Marie No problem.
Unit 7 Do you like soccer?
WORD CHECK! CD track 27
Listen. Check the words you hear.
Conversation 1
Jun
Do you like sports, Sam?
Sam
Yeah. I like skiing, and I like snowboarding, too. Oh, and I like tennis. Can you play tennis?
Jun
Yes, I can. But I don’t like tennis very much.
Conversation 2
Mrs. Gray
Emi
Mrs. Gray
Norie
Mrs. Gray
Norie
Mrs. Gray
Norie
Mrs. Gray
Norie
Mrs. Gray
Emi, do you like animals?
Yes, I do. I have a pet dog called Pochi.
How about you, Norie? Do you like dogs?
I don’t like big dogs very much. I like small dogs.
We have a dog. He’s called Tommy.
Is he a big dog?
Yes, but he’s very nice. Do you want to see him?
Mm-mm, OK.
Here he is!
Oh, he’s nice! Hello, Tommy!
I think he likes you!
Conversation 3
Jun
Are you into music, Sam?
Sam
Yes. I like pop music.
Jun
Do you like Japanese pop music?
Sam
I don’t know. I don’t know many Japanese bands.
Jun
I like Japanese pop music. I can play the guitar.
Sam
Wow!
LISTENING CD track 28
Listen again. Circle T (true) or F (false).
CONVERSATION CD track 29
Listen to the conversation between Jun and Sam. Fill in the blanks.
Jun
What’s your favorite sport?
Sam
I like skiing. How about you?
Jun
I like kendo. I’m on the school team.
Sam
Great! Do you like karate, too?
Jun
No, I don’t like it very much.
Unit 8 Can I take a message?
WORD CHECK! CD track 30
Listen. Check the words you hear.
Part 1
Emi
Ah, doushiyou … ? Hello?
Andy
Hi. May I speak to Jason, please?
Emi
Jason? Oh, sorry. He isn’t here.
Andy
Can you give him a message? Tell him that Andy called.
Emi
Sorry, how do you spell that?
Andy
A-N-D-Y. Ask him to call me.
Part 2
Andy
Emi
Andy
Emi
My number’s two eight seven, four four five three.
Two eight seven, four four five three. OK, Andy. I think Jason will come home soon.
Great. Thanks. Bye!
Goodbye. Phew!
Part 3
Emi
Carole
Emi
Carole
Emi
Yamete, mata! Hello?
Hello, can I speak to Mrs. Gray, please?
No, I’m sorry. She’s at work.
Can I leave a message?
OK. Please speak slowly. My English isn’t very good.
Carole
Emi
Carole
Please tell her that Carole called.
Sorry, how do you spell your name?
C-A-R-O-L-E. Tell her to call me at work. It’s very important.
Part 4
Emi
Carole
Emi
Carole
Emi
Carole
Emi
Can I have your phone number, please?
My number is nine three five, six six oh two.
Nine three five, six six eight two?
No, oh two. Not eight two, oh two.
Sorry. OK. Nine three five, six six, oh two.
Yes. Thanks, bye!
Goodbye!
LISTENING CD track 31
Listen again. Fill in the blanks.
CONVERSATION CD track 32
Listen to the conversation between Emi and the caller. Fill in the blanks.
Emi
Hello?
Caller Hi. This is Julie. Can I speak to Jason, please?
Emi
I’m sorry, he’s out. Can I take a message?
Caller Yes. Can you ask him to call me?
Emi
Sure. Can I have your phone number, please?
Caller Yes. It’s five five four, two two one seven.
Emi
OK. I’ll tell him.
Caller Thanks. Bye!
Unit 9 How was it?
WORD CHECK! CD track 33
Listen. Check the words you hear.
Conversation 1
Connie
Hello, everyone! What was the boat trip like?
Mr. Tsuchiya
It was great! We saw some beautiful buildings.
Connie
Oh, good. How was the weather?
Yumi
Well, it was windy and cold.
Tomomi
Urgh!
Connie
Are you OK, Tomomi?
Yumi
The sea was a bit rough. I think Tomomi feels seasick!
Tomomi
Urgh!
Connie
Here, let me help you.
Conversation 2
Mr. Gray
Emi
Mr. Gray
Emi
Mr. Gray
How was your day, Emi?
Fine, thank you! I went shopping, and then I had lunch with Norie.
Oh, good. What was the restaurant like?
Well, it was expensive!
Oh, well.
Conversation 3
Sam
It’s so humid today.
Jun
Yes, it is. It’s really hot. Too hot for school!
Linda How was your baseball game yesterday, Jun?
Jun
It was great!
Linda Did you win?
Jun
Yes!
Linda Good job!
LISTENING CD track 34
Listen again. Answer the questions.
CONVERSATION CD track 35
Listen to the conversation between Hideaki and Connie. Fill in the blanks.
Connie Welcome back. How was the boat trip?
Hideaki It was great.
Connie What was the weather like?
Hideaki It was windy and cold.
Connie Oh, really? Did you enjoy it?
Hideaki Yes, I did. It was fun!
Review 3
PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE
Activity 1, CD track 36
Listen and repeat.
a Ask him to call Victor. V-I-C-T-O-R.
b Tell her Laurie called. L-A-U-R-I-E.
c Tell him Carlos called. C-A-R-L-O-S.
Activity 2, CD track 37
Listen to the telephone messages. Write the names.
a Hello. This is Mrs.Vera Harris from Newport. That’s
V-E-R-A H-A-R-R-I-S. Please call me at seven seven six, eight three four five as soon as you can. Thank
you.
b Hi, there. It’s Phil Greene returning your call. That’s Phil Greene, G-R-E-E-N-E, at five six seven, three
three two one. Can you call me back, please? Thanks. Bye.
TELEPHONING CD track 38
Listen and write the numbers.
a
Woman Can I speak to Kelly, please?
Boy
Sorry, he’s at work. Do you want his office number?
Woman Yes, please.
Boy
It’s two five nine, nine six three four.
Woman Two five nine, nine six three four. Thank you.
Boy
You’re welcome, bye.
Woman Goodbye.
b
Boy
Girl
Boy
Girl
Boy
Girl
Boy
Girl
Hey, Sandra.
Hi, there. What’s up?
Do you know Megumi’s telephone number?
Yes, just a minute. It’s five five one, seven six nine nine.
Five five one …
… seven six nine nine.
Great. Thanks!
OK. See you later.
Unit 10 Do you have any brothers or sisters?
WORD CHECK! CD track 39
Listen. Check the words you hear.
Part 1
Jun
Sam
Jun
Sam
Jun
Sam
Jun
Sam, do you have any brothers or sisters?
Yes. I have one older sister.
How old is she?
She’s fifteen. She wants to be a rock star.
Oh, really?! Is she a good singer?
No! She’s terrible!
Oh, no!
Part 2
Jun
Sam
Jun
Sam
Jun
Sam
Jun
What about your mom and dad? What do they do?
My mom works part-time at an elementary school.
Is she a teacher?
No, she’s a secretary. And my dad designs computer games.
What did you say?
My dad designs computer games.
Cool!
Part 3
Jun
Linda
Jun
Linda
How about you, Linda? Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Yes. I have two younger brothers.
How old are they?
Nine and eleven. They’re in school in Taiwan!
LISTENING CD track 40
Listen again. Circle T (true) or F (false).
CONVERSATION CD track 41
Listen to the conversation between Jun and Sam. Fill in the blanks.
Sam
Tell me about your family. Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Jun
Yes. One brother.
Sam
What does he do?
Jun
He works for Sony.
Sam
Oh, really?
Jun
Yes. He’s a salesman.
Unit 11 What are you doing tomorrow?
WORD CHECK! CD track 42
Listen. Check the words you hear.
Conversation 1
Emi
What are you doing tomorrow, Marie?
Marie I’m going for a walk in the morning, with Jessica. And we’re seeing a movie later. Do you want to
come, too?
Emi
No, I can’t. I’m playing tennis in the afternoon with Norie.
Marie Oh, OK. Have fun!
Conversation 2
Jun
What are you doing after school, Linda? We’re playing volleyball. Do you want to come?
Linda No, thanks. I’m going home to study. I have a test tomorrow with Mrs. Ueda.
Jun
What about you, Sam?
Sam
Mmm. What time are you playing?
Jun
After school.
Sam
OK. I can study later!
Conversation 3
Connie Listen, everyone. Today we are going sightseeing. We’re visiting the Space Museum this morning, and
after lunch we’re going to Sport Shoes Street. The bus leaves at ten o’clock. Please don’t be late!
LISTENING CD track 43
Listen again. Circle T (true) or F (false).
CONVERSATION CD track 44
Listen to the conversation between Emi and Mr. Gray. Fill in the blanks.
Mr. Gray
What are you doing tomorrow, Emi?
Emi
I’m going shopping with Norie.
Mr. Gray
Oh, really? Where are you going?
Emi
We’re going to Chinatown.
Mr. Gray
Oh, that sounds fun. What time will you be home?
Emi
We’ll be home about five o’clock, I think.
Mr. Gray
That’s fine. Please call if you want me to pick you up.
Emi
Great. Thanks!
Unit 12 I’m hungry!
WORD CHECK! CD track 45
Listen. Check the words you hear.
Conversation 1
Vendor Hello, hello, welcome. Where are you from?
Tomomi Japan!
Vendor Ah ha! Kon-ni-chi-wa!
Tomomi Do you speak Japanese?
Vendor No. Only kon-ni-chi-wa and sa-yo-na-ra! What would you like?
Tomomi What’s that?
Vendor It’s chicken with noodles. Chicken noodle soup.
Tomomi Can I have that, please?
Vendor Here you are.
Tomomi Yum!
Conversation 2
Yumi
Excuse me, what’s this?
Vendor That’s fish soup.
Yumi
Is the soup spicy?
Vendor No, it’s mild.
Yumi
OK, I’ll have the fish soup, please. Ooh, this is delicious!
Vendor Of course!
Conversation 3
Mr. Tsuchiya
Vendor
Mr. Tsuchiya
Vendor
Mr. Tsuchiya
Vendor
Mr. Tsuchiya
Vendor
Mr. Tsuchiya
I’ll have some beef curry, please.
Mild, medium, or hot?
Hot, please.
Are you sure? It’s very hot. Very spicy!
Yes. I like hot food. With some rice, please.
Here you are, sir. One beef curry. How is it?
Heh?! Oh, that is very hot!
Would you like a bottle of water, sir?
Yes, please!
LISTENING CD track 46
Listen again. Check the correct answers.
CONVERSATION CD track 47
Listen to the conversation between Hideaki and the market vendor. Fill in the blanks.
Vendor
Hideaki
Vendor
Hideaki
Vendor
Hello, how can I help you?
I’ll have some prawn crackers, please.
Certainly, sir. Anything else?
Yes, can I have the fish soup? And some fried rice, please.
There you go. Enjoy your meal!
Review 4
GRAMMAR FOCUS
Activity 2, CD track 48
Listen and check your answers.
Host Dad
Hi, Keiko. What are you doing on Tuesday?
Girl
I’m going to the park in the afternoon.
Host Dad
Oh, really?
Girl
Yes, I’m playing tennis with Helen.
Host Dad
Oh, good luck. What time will you be home?
Girl
At about five o’clock, I think.
Host Dad
OK. Give me a call if you want me to pick you up.
Girl
Great! Thanks!
PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE
Activity 2, CD track 49
Listen and repeat.
a
Girl
I’d like chicken curry, please.
Vendor Chicken curry?
Girl
Yes, that’s right.
b
Boy
I’d like fried rice, please.
Vendor Fried rice?
Boy
Yes, that’s right.
c
Girl
I’d like king prawns, please.
Vendor King prawns?
Girl
Yes, that’s right.
d
Boy
I’d like spring rolls, please.
Vendor Spring rolls?
Boy
Yes, that’s right.
Unit 13 Does this bus go to the beach?
WORD CHECK! CD track 50
Listen. Check the words you hear.
Conversation 1
Norie
Excuse me. Does this bus go downtown?
Boy
No, I don’t think so. You need the number seventeen.
Norie
Which stop is that?
Boy
It’s over there.
Norie
Oh, I see. Thank you!
Conversation 2
Hideaki Excuse me. Sorry … . Does this bus go to the tram station?
Woman Which station?
Hideaki Uh, the Peak Tram station, please.
Woman Oh. No, no it doesn’t.
Hideaki Oh. Uh … do you know … uh?
Woman Yes, you need the number thirty-four, fifty-six, or fifty-eight.
Hideaki Thirty-four, fifty-six … ?
Woman Or fifty-eight. OK?
Hideaki I see. Thank you very much.
Conversation 3
Emi
Excuse me, please. Can you help me?
Man
Sure, I’ll try.
Emi
Is this the bus for the beachee?
Man
The bee-chee … ? Sorry, what did you say?
Emi
Does this bus go to the beach?
Man
Oh, the beach? Yes, it does. It’s the last stop.
Emi
Oh, good. Thank you.
Conversation 4
Boy
Hi, there. Is this the bus for Stanley Park?
Driver No, I’m going to the wildlife park and the zoo. You need the three-A.
Boy
Which stop is that?
Driver You’re at the right stop. But you need the three-A. It’s the next bus.
Boy
OK, thanks for your help.
LISTENING CD track 51
Listen again. Answer the questions.
CONVERSATION CD track 52
Listen to the conversation between Emi and another passenger. Fill in the blanks.
Emi
Excuse me, please. Can you help me?
Woman Sure, what can I do for you?
Emi
Does this bus go to Chinatown?
Woman No, it doesn’t. You need the number twelve. It’s bus stop seven.
Emi
OK, I see. Thank you!
Woman No problem.
Unit 14 How much is it?
WORD CHECK! CD track 53
Listen. Check the words you hear.
Conversation 1
Tomomi Excuse me. Can I see these sunglasses, please?
Clerk
These sunglasses? Here you are. Would you like to try them on?
Tomomi Yes, please. Do you have any other colors?
Clerk
Yes, we have them in blue, purple, and pink.
Tomomi Oh, I like the pink ones. They’re so cute! I’ll take them!
Clerk
Thank you.
Conversation 2
Hideaki Can I see that DVD, please?
Clerk
Which one?
Hideaki The Bruce Lee one, please. In the black box.
Clerk
Here you are sir. We have all of Bruce Lee’s movies.
Hideaki How much is it?
Clerk
Two hundred dollars. That’s two thousand six hundred yen.
Hideaki Great. Thanks, I’ll take it.
Conversation 3
Yumi
Excuse me. I really like this bag. Do you have any other colors?
Clerk
Yes, it comes in white and orange.
Yumi
Can I see the white one, please?
Clerk
Here you are.
Yumi
Oh, it’s so pretty! How much is it?
Clerk
It’s six hundred dollars.
Yumi
How much is that in yen?
Clerk
About eight thousand yen.
Yumi
It’s perfect! I’ll take it!
LISTENING CD track 54
Listen again. Answer the questions.
CONVERSATION CD track 55
Listen to the conversation between Yumi and the sales clerk. Fill in the blanks.
Yumi
Excuse me.
Clerk
How can I help you?
Yumi
I really like this T-shirt. How much is it, please?
Clerk
It’s ninety dollars. That’s about one thousand two hundred yen.
Yumi
OK. It’s really cool. I’ll take it!
Clerk
Thank you. Would you like a bag?
Yumi
Yes, please.
Unit 15 Sayonara party!
WORD CHECK! CD track 56
Listen. Check the words you hear.
Conversation 1
Jun
Do you like the music?
Linda Yes!
Sam
It’s great! What’s it called?
Jun
It’s taiko drumming.
Sam
Can you do that, Jun?
Jun
No, I can’t. But I’m doing some kendo next.
Sam
Oh, good. Can I take a picture?
Jun
Sure.
Conversation 2
Japanese girl
Linda
Japanese girl
Linda
Japanese girl
Linda
Excuse me, would you like to try some maccha? It’s tea from the tea ceremony.
Oh, yes, please. Thank you.
Would you like some of these?
What are they?
They’re called sembei. Japanese rice crackers.
Oh, they’re good!
Conversation 3
Student
Linda
Jun
Student
Jun
Student
Linda
It’s time for the noodle-eating contest!
What are they doing?
It’s a competition. To eat noodles!
Three, two, one … go!
They’re very fast! Come on, Sam!
And the winner is … Sam!
Fantastic! Can I take a picture? Ready … everybody – say cheese!
Everyone
Linda
Cheese!
Thank you!
LISTENING CD track 57
Listen again. Circle T (true) or F (false).
CONVERSATION CD track 58
Listen to the conversation between Jun, Sam, and Linda. Fill in the blanks.
Sam
Jun, what are they wearing?
Jun
She’s wearing a kimono. It’s a traditional Japanese costume.
Linda And what are they doing?
Jun
They’re playing go.
Sam
Linda, can you take a picture of us?
Linda Yes, of course.
Sam
I’ll send you a copy when I get home.
Jun
Great!
Linda Thanks!
Review 5
PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE
Activity 1, CD track 59
Listen and repeat. Mark the stress.
Example: beautiful
a funny
b expensive
c silver
d fantastic
Activity 2, CD track 60
Listen and repeat.
Jun
How was the party?
Sam
It was fantastic!