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unprecedented meteorological events occurred around the world. In Switzerland, a major avalanche was reported in the Alps. Fortunately, no one was injured. Due to to the extreme cold this winter, a blizzard has struck the US Midwest, causing classes in schools and universities to be temporarily canceled.

Mike: Moving to to Latin American, Ecuador has suffered a six month drought that has not only affected farming, but has also forced the closure of the hydroelectric power plant that provides electricity for the entire country. In Chile, a major earthquake that registered seven point five on the Richter scale struck the southern region. Losses are reported to be in the billions. Authorities have not yet released an official statement.

Bob: Not a great week for the world! Any good news? Mike: I‘m afraid not, Bob. One of the major volcanoes in Mexico has erupted, causing major floods and landslides in the region. Meanwhile, Mexico ‘s coast has been hit by hurricane Liliana and officials say that all the seismic activity leads them to believe that a tsunami may hit Central America, affecting Honduras, Guatemala and Panama. That‘s all the news we have for today, but stay tuned for updates on the six o‘clock news. Back to you Bob.

Elementary‐Daily Life‐BuildingYourDream Home (C0193)

A: Mr. and Mrs. Robinson! Let‘s get straight to it. You have saved up your money for years and are now ready to build your dream home. What did you have in mind? B: A suburban bungalow straight out of the sixties! A perfect lawn with minimal landscaping. A brick patio in the backyard with an old-fashioned grill, quaint lawn furniture, and a swimming pool. A two-car carport, pastel siding and a gable roof. Completed with white shutters and a white picket fence ! C: Uh, honey?

B: In the living room we would have moss-green rugs and a fireplace with a stone mantle and wood paneling on the walls. In the kitchen, the cupboards would be a pale yellow and we would have a turquoise metal oven and vinyl flooring -

C: Umm, sweetie, but I was thinking of a more modern style house. An open concept house, all glass, wood, metal, and concrete.

B: But sweetums, there is always a lot of wasted space in those kinds of homes. Besides, it‘s just a fad. It doesn‘t have the homey feeling the old homes do.

C: Sweetie-pie it‘s not a lot of wasted space. It is relaxing and the house would be eco-friendly with an in-floor heating system and designed to retain the heat of the sun in the winter and keep the house cool in the summer. We would have solar panels on the roof -

B: Do you know how much those things cost?

C: What about your vintage furniture, dearest? And instead of a lawn, which is also a lot of wasted space and would require environmentally harmful pesticides, we would have a fish pond in the backyard and a garden that would cover the whole yard so we could grow our own

food!

B: But buttercup, I thought you always said that you loved visiting your grandmother‘s house!

C: And I thought you, Mr. Scientist, were all up on saving the planet with your technological advancements!

A: Umm well I am just going to go get some coffee while you two keep discussing.

Elementary ‐The Weekend ‐ Stir Fry (C0194)

A: Oh, man. I had the best supper last night. My wife made a stir fry and it was amazing!

B: I love stir fry Crispy bite-sized vegetables covered in a mixture of soy sauce and oyster sauce. Wilted greens and fresh bean sprouts. Throw in some onion and garlic and ginger! Mmm! Mmm! It‘s almost lunchtime. I would die for a plate of stir fry right now!

A: Well, you can keep the vegetables, I‘ll take the meat. The stir fry my wife made was really hearty, with chunks of beef and slivers of bell peppers and onion...

B: What? You call that a stir fry? More meat than vegetables? That‘s the worst insult you could throw at a Chinese stir fry What a disgrace to the wok she fried it in! What you had is equivalent to a fajita without the wrap! Silly Americans!

Elementary ‐Global View ‐ Job Hunting (C0195)

A: Woo hoo! This just might be the start of the rest of my life!

B: What happened?

A: I‘m in the market for a job! I went on a website with hundreds of job listings in the area and browsed through them until I got the names of a few employers I would like to work for. I have the resume I wrote for English class last month and a cover letter will be a piece of cake to write. I‘ve even done my research and found the names of the managers so I can address the letters personally. And you know I can be charming in interviews. Goodbye my penniless days! Hello salary and a career!

B: Ben, we‘re fifteen. What kind of job are you looking for?

A: Oh, just for a position as a gas station attendant. You know, starting at a simple lowly job, just like all the greats before they made it big in the world. B: Uh-huh.

A: But I‘m just in it for the money, right? How else am I going to be able to afford to keep taking Angela to the movies? Besides, I love the smell of gasoline, don‘t you?

Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ Going To The Tailor (C0196)

A: Welcome to Bill‘s Fabric World. What can I do for you today?

B: I was wondering if you guys also tailor clothes?

A: Sure we do! We have the best tailors in the country! What is it that you need exactly?

B: Well, I‘m looking to get a custom-made suit.

A: Excellent! We have the finest cashmeres at affordable

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prices. How about we get you measured? Let‘s start off by measuring the width of your shoulders. Now, let‘s measure the length of your arms and this bit around your neck here.

B: Can you make sure you leave a little extra space in the collar? My neck gets easily irritated.

A: No problem! Now for your pants, let me just measure your waist and the inseam.

B: You might also want to leave a little extra room in the waist area. I tend to gain a few pounds over the holidays. A: OK. Now you can pick your fabric and pattern design. Please follow me.

Elementary ‐Global View ‐ Calling 911 (C0197)

A: Alright class, now that we‘re all dressed up let‘s see what professions you chose. Ah, I see a fireman, a police officer, a medic, and a lifeguard! Can anyone tell me what these people have in common?

B: They save people from bad things?

A: That‘s right! Now class, if something bad happened and you had to get help, do you know what phone number you would call? C: 911!

A: Yes, you would pick up the phone and dial 911. What are some emergency situations where you would need to dial 911?

B: If my grandpa has a heart attack! C: If there is an accident!

B: If a robber breaks into the house! C: If the fire alarm goes off!

B: Pff! I wouldn‘t call 911 if the fire alarm went off in my house. The only time that ever happens is when we‘re having spaghetti for supper, and Mom burns the garlic bread, as usual.

Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ Applying CPR (C0198)

A: Hello everyone and welcome to our CPR for beginners course. First of all, does anyone know what CPR stands for?

B: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation!

A: That‘s right! We apply CPR in the case of cardiac arrest or pulmonary arrest. B: What does that mean?

A: Well, basically if your heart stops pumping blood, or your lungs stop pumping air, then we need to get them going again! That‘s when we have to apply this procedure. Let‘s begin! I need a volunteer. B: Me! Me!

A: Alright, come here and lay flat on your back. Let‘s suppose this young woman has stopped breathing. We must lift the person‘s chin so that we clear a pathway for air to get into the lungs. Then we place our mouth over the other person‘s mouth and blow air two or three times, like this.

B: Wait, what are you doing? I‘m a married woman! You can‘t just try to kiss me like this!

A: Ma‘ am I‘m not trying to kiss you! I am trying to demonstrate how to apply CPR in the case of an

emergency.

B: Well, ok. But no French kissing!

A: As I was saying, we blow air through the mouth in this manner. Once this is done, we must try to get the heart going again. To do this, we place our hands over the person‘s chest, and press down firmly two or three times. B: Wait, what are you doing! You can‘t just kiss me then go for second base!

Elementary‐Global View‐LearningAboutFirst Aid (C0199)

A: Hey Joe! Where have you been these past few days? B: I‘ve been busy with a first aid course that I started about a week ago at the Red Cross.

A: Cool! I‘ve always wanted to do something like that! Have you learned anything useful?

B: For sure! I mean we‘ve learned how to apply pressure to stop bleeding, how to check for a pulse, and even how to apply CPR!

A: Have you treated any real emergencies?

B: Well, they took us along with some paramedics. There was this guy who fell off his motorcycle and suffered a concussion as well as a couple of compound fractures. His wounds were pretty serious so they had to rush him to the hospital. It was intense!

A: I can imagine! I tend to faint when I see blood, so I think I won‘t be taking up a course like that anytime soon! Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ Junk Food (C0200)

A: I‘m hungry, let‘s grab a bite to eat.

B: Sure! How about we go home and prepare a couple of sandwiches?

A: Nah! Let‘s go get a burger and fries.

B: All you ever do is have unhealthy fast food Pizza, fries, burgers and hot dogs! You have to start eating better! A: What are you talking about? I have salads sometimes. B: Yeah right! I‘m serious! You should also cut down on your sugar intake as well. You drink carbonated drinks that are high in fructose syrup! It‘s really not healthy! A: Fine! I‘ll start drinking and having home cooked meals that are low in fat. Are you happy now?

B: It‘s a start, but I‘ll be happy when I see you stick to your promise!

Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ At The Post Office (C0201)

A: Welcome to the National Post. How may I help you? B: Hi, I would like to send this package to China, and these postcards as well.

A: Very well. You will need some stamps for the postcards and I need to weigh that package, too. B: Great. How much is this going to cost?

A: Well, it depends. Do you want to send it via priority, express or standard mail? B: What‘s the difference?

A: Well, standard mail can take up to fifteen working

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days . Priority is a bit faster and will arrive in about five to eight working days. Express is the fastest, but it‘s also the most expensive. It only takes three days and you can track your package online.

B: I see. Well, there‘s no rush. Please send it via priority mail. Please be extra careful, the contents of the package are fragile.

Elementary‐TheWeekend‐ Asking For Directions (C0202)

A: We have been going around in circles for the past hour! Will you just please stop and ask for directions? B: We are not lost! I‘m just taking the scenic route.

A: Yeah, whatever. I told you we should buy that GPS that was on sale, but would you listen to me? No! This is so typical.

B: Fine! I‘ll ask this guy for directions if it will shut your trap! Excuse me, sir. Can you tell me how to get to Saint Mary‘s Church?

C: Sure! Go down Park Road. turn left, go up as far

as the set of traffic lights and turn left. The place you are looking for isthe second building on the right. A: Thanks!

B: See? Was that hard? If you would only listen to me more often, you would be better off.

Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ Calling Tech Support (C0203)

Tech guy: Hello, thanks for calling 123TechHelp, I‘m Todd. How can I help you?

Client: Hello? Can you help me? My computer! Oh man... Todd: It‘s okay sir, calm down. What happened?

Client: I turned on my laptop and it broke! I mean, the monitor went black!

Todd: Ok, sir, it sounds like you might have a virus.

Client: I don‘t feel sick,...let me check... Nope! No fever, I‘m fine.

Todd: No, your computer might have a virus, I mean, it has a bad program on it. Maybe that‘s why it crashed. I recommend that you run an antivirus program in order to safely remove any unwanted spyware or Trojans.

Client: Phew! . . . . . .Wait a minute, CRASH??!! Spyware? Trojans! What? where? when?!

Elementary ‐Global View ‐ Understanding a Trial (C0204)

Lawyer: Your honor, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, My client, Robert Malone, has been accused of a crime he did not commit. The prosecution has accused my client of being a pickpocket! I know we have heard the testimony of many people here today, . . . . people who claim the defendant, my client, stole their wallets. I feel sorry for these victims, I really do. . . . . . . . . but my client is innocent!

Lawyer: Let‘s look at the facts. . . one: These ‘so-called‘ witnesses did not actually see the defendant steal

anything. . . . . . . . . . two: When the police stopped him, he did not have any of the stolen wallets. There is no evidence.

Lawyer: Therefore, Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury, I ask you to think carefully before giving your verdict. My client is innocent!

Judge: Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury, have you reached a verdict?

Jury member: Yes, your honor. our verdict is. . . . . . not guilty!

Robert: Thank you so much! You were great! Thank you for all your hard work!

Lawyer: You‘re welcome Robert! I knew you were innocent so my job was easy. Take care of yourself, okay? Robert: Thanks once again...

Lawyer: Hey! Where‘s my wallet?

Elementary ‐The Office ‐ Closing The Deal (C0205)

Mr. Smith: I‘m glad you could find time to meet with me, Mr. Johnson. I can‘t think of a nicer environment for our meeting today, the ambiance here is lovely!

Mr. Johnson: No problem, if possible I always combine business with pleasure. Now, let‘s hear more about these chocolates you‘re offering.

Mr. Smith: Well, as you know, I have recently become the sole distributor for Grangers Gourmet Bon-bons here in the United States. They‘re a new manufacturer and are looking to break into the luxury market. Naturally, your restaurant sprang into my mind immediately. I think your brand exemplifies many ofthe same traits as Grangers and serving these chocolates would really add to your reputation for providing elegant, luxurious, first class dining.

Mr. Johnson: Hmmm, sounds interesting. . . . gourmet chocolates , where are they produced? Belgium?

Mr. Smith: Actually, the factory is located in Scotland. Mr. Johnson: Really? I didn‘t think they were known for their luxury chocolate production. . .

Mr. Smith: That‘s what makes this such a fantastic opportunity! The government is one hundred percent supportive of creating new export markets and has guaranteed a low tariff for all wholesale orders of over one thousand units. They‘ve also reduced the red tape involved at customs as well. Here, I brought these especially for you, try one!

Mr. Johnson: Oh, thanks. Mmm, hmm, creamy texture, smooth. . . .

Mr. Smith: Unique aren‘t they? I bet you‘ve never tasted anything like it! Quality is assured as I personally visit the factory to make sure no one‘s cutting corners with the ingredients. Only the cr `eme de la cr `eme make it through inspection.

Mr. Johnson: Yes, very interesting flavors. . . . . . . Slightly spicy, very unique, that‘s for sure. Exactly what ARE the ingredients?

Mr. Smith: I have it on highest authority that this traditional secret recipe has been handed down inthe Granger family for generations. I‘m sure you can keep a

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secret. Buttermilk, cacao beans, sugar and Haggis. Mr. Johnson: Haggis? What‘s Haggis?

Mr. Smith: It‘s a traditional Scottish delicacy; you take sheep‘s liver, heart and lung and stuff it inside ofthe sheep‘s stomach.

Mr. Johnson: Ah, get back to you.

Mr. Smith: Mr. Johnson? Mr. Johnson?

Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ Talking To Your Roomate (C0206)

A: Charlie, do you have a second?

B: Yeah what‘s up?

A: Well, I went and paid the bills today and you still haven‘t given me your half.

B: Yeah I wanted to talk to you about that. I agreed we would go halves on allthe bills, but frankly I think it‘s unfair.

A: Unfair! Why?

B: Well, you have long hair and use the hairdryer every morning. I don‘t. You leave your computer on all night downloading torrents. I don‘t. You see what I‘m getting at here?

A: You leave the air conditioner on day and night! You also take 30 minute showers which means you are using way more gas and water than me!

B: Well, while we are at it, stop bringing your friends over for drinks every weekend. You always leave a mess and keep me up all night!

A: Maybe you should just move out and find another place.

B: Maybe you should move out!

Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ Shopping Online (C0207)

A: What are you doing?

B: I‘m just looking for a nice pillow on Ebay.

A: You are shopping for a pillow online? That‘s absurd! B: Why? I don‘t have to leave the house or browse a dozen stores to find what I‘m looking for. This way, I just search for it online quick and easy.

A: I see, but how do you pay for it? How do you know you aren‘t going to be ripped off by the seller?

B: Well, the website handles a point system where if the seller does something wrong, people comment negatively and then you know that he or she may not be trustworthy. A: Wow, that sounds pretty safe. So how do you pay? Do you need a credit card?

B: You can use a credit card or your debit card. They also let you use the PayPal system which is really safe and fast. I have never had any problems with someone hacking my information or anything.

A: Do you think I can find a sweater for my dog online? B: You can find anything! Are you sure you want to start shopping online though? Once you step into this world, there is no turning back! A: Let‘s do it!

Elementary ‐Global View ‐ Understanding The Stock Market (C0208)

A: Sorry to bother you sir, but I have some bad news. B: What is it?

A: Well, the stock market just took a huge plunge and we‘ve lost a lot of money!

B: What do you mean? What happened?

A: There are many factors that weigh in, but NASDAQ is down 200 points, the DOW JONES indicator also suffered! Our portfolio is worth half of what it was worth points week ago.

B: How is this possible? You are supposed to be talking to our stockbrokers and making sure that our securities and investments are safe and making a profitable return!

A: I know sir! We didn‘t expect a bull market to become a bear market all of a sudden. On the other hand, you still have some high yield trash bonds and government bonds that will give us enough liquidity to cut our loses and reinvest in emerging markets. We could potentially make this tragedy work for us and make us think outside the box.

B: Do what you have to do! One other thing, don‘t tell the rest of the stockholders about this. If they find out, it‘s the end of this company!

Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ Office Gossip (C0209)

Pam: Psssst! Pssssssssst! Hey! Eric, have you heard? Eric: Hm? No. . . go on, tell me, what‘s the latest office gossip?

Pam: Well, you didn‘t hear this from me but the rumor is. . . . . . . . . . is getting a promotion!

Eric: No way! But. . . she‘s a terrible worker. . . and

you can‘t trust her. . . she‘s so two-faced – you can‘t believe anything she says!

Paula: Hey guys, what are you two whispering about? Eric: Oh Hi Paula! How are you?

Paula: I‘ve got some good news! I‘m getting a promotion! Pam: Congratulations! Eric and I were just saying that you are the best person forthe job. . . . Eric: Yes! You‘re the best!

Elementary ‐Daily Life ‐ Meeting the In‐laws (C0210)

Cindy: Mother, father, I‘d like to introduce you to my fianc′ e, Bob.

Miranda: Hello, Bob. Welcome.

Bob: Thanks for having me. Nice to meet the both of you. I‘ve heard so much!

ThurstonS:o Cindy told you about bringing home her last boyfriend, then? Hah, that idiot...

Miranda: Shhh! Thurston, you‘re going to scare the poor boy. Come in and have a drink. Dinner will be on in just a bit.

ThurstonW: hat‘ll you be having? Whiskey? Bourbon? Pick your poison!

Bob: If you have a lemonade that‘d be great. ThurstonL:emona...?

Miranda: Why sure, there‘s some in the fridge!

Cindy: Mother makes her own lemonade from scratch.

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