mumps I’ve never had mumps
scarlet fever I’ve never had scarlet fever.
chicken pox I’ve never had chicken pox.
smallpox I’ve never had small pox.
tuberculosis I’ve never had tuberculosis.
malaria I’ve never had malaria.
Exercise 5 / Line E4 /
It'll probably go away in a day or two.
an hour or two from now It'll probably go away an hour or two from now.
in a matter of minutes It'll probably go away in a matter of minutes.
in a short time It'll probably go away in a short time.
within a few hours It'll probably go away within a few hours.
before you get home It'll probably go away before you get home.
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72. QUITTING AND FINDING JOBS / CONVERSATIONS
Conversation A
S1. How did you find your new job?
S2. I went to an employment agency.
S1. Was it worth it to do it that way?
S2. They were able to get me something good right away.
Conversation B
S1. I think I'm going to change jobs.
S2. What do you want to do that for?
S1. There's not enough chance to get ahead here.
S2. But don't forget you're getting a pretty, good salary.
Conversation C
S1. Did it take you long to apply for a job?
S2. Too long in my opinion.
S1 What did you have to do?
S2. Speak to people, fill out forms, and wait.
Conversation D
S1. Is John going to quit his job next month?
S2. No. He's going to quit next January.
S1. Are his parents going to support him then?
S2. No. He isn't going to ask them for any money.
Conversation E
S1. I'd like to speak to the personnel manager, please.
S2. May I ask what it's about?
S1. I'd like to see him about the position advertised in today's newspaper.
S2. Certainly. Just have a seat over there for a moment.
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73. OFFICE DETAILS / CONVERSATIONS
Conversation A
S1. How long has that man been over there at the desk?
S2. About a minute or two, I think.
S1. Can you find out .what he wants?
S2. I'll ask him right away.
Conversation B
S1. Has the secretary the letter yet?
S2. Yes. She's already sent them the letter.
S1. She still hasn't sent a copy of the letter to me.
S2. I forgot to tell you she gave me your copy.
Conversation C
S1. To whom did you send the invoice?
S2. I sent it the General Sales Company.
S1. Specifically, whom did you address it to?
S2. I addressed it to the purchasing agent.
Conversation D
S1. Have you finished the report on current inventory yet?
S2. No, I haven't, but I certainly wish I had.
S1. Why haven't you finished it?
S2. I didn't have enough time to spend on it yesterday.
Conversation E
S1. I’m having some trouble with this sales-volume report.
S2. You didn't have any trouble with your report last week.
S1. Well, there are some difficult parts in this one.
S2. I'm sorry, but I don't have any suggestions.
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74. OFFICE CONVERSATIONS
Conversation A
S1. What did you spend all your time on today?
S2. Checking the annual report.
S1. Was everything in it right?
S2. No. I discovered several errors.
Conversation B
S1. How is the mail handled?
S2. The executive secretary opens it and sorts it out.
S1. Is any record kept of incoming mail?
S2. Yes.-Everything is entered on the mail register.
Conversation C
S1. Do you receive many inquiries about your product?
S2. Yes. There are a good number every day,
S1. You can't answer all of them personally~ can you?
S2. No. Unless they're obviously important, we send back a form Conversation D
S1. I'd like to dictate a letter to the A.B.C. Company.
S2. Just a moment please, while I get my shorthand notebook.
S1. Would you also bring me the previous correspondence with them?
S2. I’ve already put the file on your desk.
Conversation E
S1. I’ve been working very hard recently.
S2. How come you've been working so hard?
S1 I've been trying to impress my boss.
S2. I hope you haven't in vain.
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75. CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SCHOOL / CONVERSATIONS
Conversation A
S1. Does Dr. Taylor teach every day?
S2. No. Only Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
S1. Is Dr. Taylor teaching right now?
S2. No, he isn't. He's working in his office.
Conversation B
S1. Why doesn't John practice anymore?
S2. He doesn't have much free time.
S1. He used to have a lot of free time, didn't he?
S2. Yes, he did, but now he's going to school every night.
Conversation B
S1. What are you studying this semester?
S2. History, English, and math.
S1. Which do you like best?
S2. Hist5o2rI.y really interests me the most.
Conversation D
S1. Not all students do their lessons carefully.
S2. I do mine carefully.
S1. But your brother often does his at the last moment.
S2. And my sister always does hers a day or two late.
Conversation E
S1. How come you aren't at school today?
S2. There aren't any classes this week.
S1. Well, how come there aren't any classes?
S2. This is our spring vacation.
Exercise 1 / Lines A1 and A2 /
Does Dr. Taylor teach every day? He teaches on Monday.
Does Dr. Taylor write every day? He writes on Tuesday.
Does Dr. Taylor drive every day? He drives on Wednesday.
Does Dr. Taylor watch every day? He watches on Thursday.
Does Dr. Taylor listen every day? He listens on Friday.
Does Dr. Taylor practice every day? He practices on Saturday.
Does Dr. Taylor rest every day? He rests on Sunday.