آموزش زبان نصرت

‫علیرضا اسکندری‬ ‫متن آموزش مکالمه انگلیسی‬
hhPart 1
I am.
fine
I am fine.
hello
I am.
How are you?
I'm.
fine
I am. I'm.
thanks
I'm fine.
yes
thanks
no
Hello, Joe.
and
How are you?
you
I'm fine, thanks.
from
from
from Iran
Iran
Canada
from Iran
from Canada
You are.
I am.
You are from Iran.
I'm fine.
Are you from Iran?
I'm from Iran.
You are from Iran.
I'm not.
I am.
You are.
I am from Iran.
You're from Canada.
I'm from Iran.
Are you?
yes
too
Are you from Iran?
I'm from Iran, too.
Yes, I'm from Iran.
______________
and
A: Hello.
Yes, I'm from Iran.
B: Hello.
and you?
A: How are you?
and
B: I'm fine, thanks.
Hello. how are you?
A: Are you from Iran?
I'm fine, thanks.
B: Yes, I'm from Iran. And you? Are
and you?
you from Iran, too?
too
A: No, I'm not from Iran. I'm from
I'm fine, too.
Canada.
I'm from Iran, too.
_______________________________
Are you from Iran?
____
Are you from Iran, too?
hello
no
Hello, Jim.
Are you from Iran?
hello
no
How are you?
I'm not.
how
I'm not from Iran.
you
Are you from Iran, too?
You are.
No, I'm not from Iran.
Are you?
Canada
How are you?
I'm from Iran.
I
I'm from Canada.
am
I'm from Canada, too.
I am.
Hello. How are you?
You are.
I'm fine, thanks.
Hello. How are you?
Are you from Iran?
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and you? Yes, I'm from Iran.

Are you from Iran, too? and you?
No, I'm not from Iran. I'm from Canada. Are you from Iran, too?
_______________________________ No, I'm not from Iran.
_ I'm from Canada.
A: Hello. ______________
B: Hello. hello
A: How are you? how
B: I'm fine, thanks. thanks
A: Are you from Iran? from
B: Yes, I'm from Iran. And you? Are Iran
you from Iran, too? Canada
A: No, I'm not from Iran. I'm from You are.
Canada. You're.
______
Part 2 You are from Canada.
You are.
I want a tea. You're.
I want a coffee. You are.
thank you You're.
You're welcome. You're from Canada.
Do you want a tea? hello
I don't want coffee. Are you from Iran?
Do you speak English? How are you?
I can speak Persian. Hello. how are you?
________________ I'm fine.
Hello, Jim. hello
How are you? How are you?
I'm fine. I'm fine.
thanks Are you from Canada?
I'm fine, thanks. Yes, I am.
Fine, thanks. Are you from Canada, too?
and you? No, I'm from Iran.
I'm fine, too. I'm not from Canada.
Are you? Are you from Iran, too?
from Canada No, I'm from Canada.
from Iran You're from Iran, too.
Are you from Iran? hello
yes How are you?
I'm from Iran. I'm fine, thanks.
Yes, I'm from Iran. Are you from Iran?
No, I'm not from Iran. Yes, I'm from Iran. And you? Are you
I'm from Iran, too. from Iran, too?
Are you from Iran? No, I'm not from Iran. I'm from Canada
No, I'm not from Iran. hello
I'm from Canada. hello
I'm from Canada, too. How are you?
Are you from Canada, too? I'm fine, thanks.
No, I'm from Iran. Are you from Iran?
I'm not from Canada. Yes, I'm from Iran.
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______ yes
A: Hello, Jim. How are you? I'm from Canada, too.
B: Fine, thanks. And you? Yes, I'm from Canada, too.
A: I'm fine, too. Thank you. Jim, do you How are you?
speak Persian? I'm fine, thanks.
B: No, I speak English. Do you speak thank you
Persian? thanks
A: Yes, I speak Persian. I'm from Iran. I'm fine, thanks.
I speak English, too. I'm fine, thank you.
_______________________________ Fine, thank you.
_________________ I'm.
How are you? I
I'm fine, thanks. I speak.
Fine, thank you. speak
I'm from Canada. I speak.
And I speak English. You speak.
I don't speak. I'm from Iran.
I speak Persian. Persian
I don't speak English. I speak.
I don't speak Persian. I speak Persian.
Do you speak English? I speak Persian, too.
Yes, I speak English. You speak Persian, too.
No, I don't speak English. I'm fine, thank you.
I want. I'm fine, thanks.
You want. Fine, thanks.
Do I want? Fine, thank you.
Do you want? and you?
I don't speak. Are you from Iran?
I don't want. No, I'm not from Iran.
I'm from Iran. I'm from Canada.
I'm not from Iran. No, I'm from Canada.
I don't speak Persian. Yes, I'm from Iran.
I'm from Iran. I speak Persian.
I'm not from Canada. You speak Persian.
You're from Canada. do
You're not from Canada. You speak Persian.
I want. Do you speak Persian?
tea Yes, I speak Persian.
a tea I speak Persian, too.
a Do you speak Persian?
a tea Do you speak Persian, too?
I want. English
I want a tea. I speak English.
tea You speak English.
I don't want tea. Do you speak English?
coffee No, I speak Persian.
a tea Yes, I speak English.
a coffee Yes, I speak English, too.
Do you want a coffee? Persian
No, I don't want coffee. English
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No, thanks. I'm fine. I want a tea.

No, thank you. I'm fine. thank you
You're welcome. thanks
I can speak English. You're welcome.
And I can speak Persian, too. thanks
I'm from Iran. thank you
You're welcome.
coffee
Part 3 Do you want a coffee?
No, I want tea.
please How are you?
I think. I'm fine, thanks.
I know. Do you want a tea?
better No, thanks. I'm fine.
better than No, thank you. I'm fine.
better than me No, thanks. I'm fine.
better than you No, thank you. I'm fine.
some tea I speak Persian.
Can you speak English? You speak English.
We're from Iran. I can.
_____________ You can.
tea I can speak English.
a tea ________________
a coffee want
Hello. how are you? I want.
Fine, thanks. thank you
I'm fine, thank you. welcome
You're welcome. speak
Do you speak English? English
No, I don't speak English. Persian
Yes, I speak English. I can.
I can speak Persian, too. You can.
Do you want a tea? I can speak.
No, thank you. You can speak.
No, thank you. I'm fine. _____________
I want coffee. You can speak English.
some I can speak Persian.
tea I want a tea.
some tea I want a tea, too.
I want some tea. a coffee
some coffee a coffee and a tea
Do you want some coffee? I want a tea and a coffee.
No, I want some tea. Do you want a coffee?
thank you Do you want a coffee, too?
thanks Do you speak English, too?
You're welcome. No, I don't speak English.
I can speak English. I speak Persian.
You are. Yes, I speak English.
Are you? I can speak English.
You can. Do you want a tea?
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better Can you?

better than You can speak English.
I speak English. Can you speak English?
better than Can you speak?
better than you Can you speak English?
I speak English better than you. Yes, I can speak English.
I can speak English. I can.
better than you Can I?
I can speak English better than you. Can I speak Persian?
better Yes, you can speak Persian.
better than you Yes, you can.
better than me Can I speak English?
You speak better than me. Yes, you can.
I don't speak English. Can you speak Persian, too?
better than you Yes, I can.
You don't speak English. I'm not from Iran.
better than me I'm from Canada.
You don't speak English better than I speak English.
me. We are from Iran.
better We are.
I speak better. we
I speak better than you. We are from Iran.
I'm better than you. I can.
You're better than me. We can.
We're better than you. We want.
Hello. How are you? You are.
Fine, thank you. You're.
I speak. We're.
I think. We're from Iran.
You're from Canada. We speak Persian.
I think you're from Canada. We speak English, too.
We think. We can Speak English, too.
You think. Are you from Canada?
You think we're from Iran. Yes, we're from Canada.
I think I want a tea. You're not.
I don't speak. We're not.
I don't think. We're not from Canada.
__________ We don't want tea.
A: Ali, do you want some coffee? We want coffee.
B: No, thanks. I'm fine. Do you want some tea?
A: Ali, can you speak English? No, thanks.
B: Yes, I can speak English. I speak Yes, please.
Persian, too. please
A: Ali, I don't think you speak Persian. Yes, please.
B: I can speak Persian. I'm from Iran. I Do you want some coffee?
speak Persian better than English. Yes, please.
A: Ali, I think I speak English better No, thanks.
than you, and you speak Persian No, thank you. I'm fine.
better than me. I can.
You can.
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We speak English better than Persian. B: I don't think you speak English
Do you think you speak better than better than me.
me? A: Do you think you speak English
I know I speak better than you. better than me?
Do you want some coffee? B: Yes, I think I speak better than you.
Yes, please. I don't think you speak better than me.
No, thanks. _______________________________
No, thank you. I'm fine. _______________________________
No, thanks. You speak English.
No, thanks. I'm fine. I don't think you speak English.
thank you We don't think you're from Canada.
You're welcome. We think you're from Iran.
Do you want some tea?
Part 4 Do you think I'm from Canada?
Yes, I think you're from Canada.
No, I'm not from Canada.
here ____________________
I live here. please
in Iran think
home than
now better than
I'm going. we
I'm going home. We are.
I'm speaking Persian. We're.
mall _____
to a mall I know.
We're going to a mall. I think you speak better than me.
to the mall I know you speak better than me.
a store We know you're from Iran.
I'm at home. Do you think we're from Canada?
goodbye I think I know.
________ I think you know me.
I want some tea. I don't know you.
I want a tea. Do I know you?
I want tea. Do you know me?
I don't want tea. I don't think I know you.
I want some coffee. Do you think I know you?
Can you speak English? Yes, I think you know me.
Do you speak English? I think you can speak English.
Yes, we speak English. Can you speak Persian?
We're from Canada. Yes, I can.
I know. No, I don't speak Persian.
I know you're from Canada. I know you speak Persian.
Do I know you? I'm from Iran. And you?
I think you know me, too. We're from Iran, too.
I speak English. No, we're not from Iran.
better than you better than
I speak English better than you. I speak Persian.
Can you? better than English
Can you speak Persian, too? I speak Persian better than English.
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We don't live here. I think I can.

in Iran Do you want some tea?
We live in Iran. No, thank you.
We live in Canada. I want some coffee.
We don't live here. I don't want tea.
We don't live in Iran. I want coffee.
We're from Iran. please
Do you live here, too? I want some coffee, please.
No, we live in Canada. ______________________
home A: Hello, George. How are you?
now B: I'm fine, Helen, thanks. And you?
I live here. A: I'm fine, too. Do you want some
Do you live here? coffee?
No, I don't live here. B: No, thanks. I want some tea.
I'm living in Iran now. A: You speak English better than me.
I'm speaking Persian. Can you speak Persian, too?
now B: I think I speak Persian better than
I'm speaking Persian now. English. I'm from Iran.
I speak Persian. A: I'm from Iran, too, and I speak
I'm speaking Persian. English better than Persian.
I live in Iran. _______________________________
I'm living in Canada now. ___________________
home I speak Persian.
I'm going. I don't speak English.
I'm going home. I know.
I'm from Iran. I don't know.
I live in Canada. Do you want some coffee?
I'm not Persian. I don't know.
I'm not better than you. I want a tea, please.
I'm going home now. Do you want some tea, too?
I'm not going home now. I don't know.
Do you live here? Are you from Iran?
No, we don't live here. Yes, I'm from Iran.
We're living in Canada now. here
We live in Iran. I'm fine.
We're living in Iran. I'm here.
I'm going. Are you here, too?
I'm from Iran. No, I'm not here.
We're from Iran. I live here.
We're going. I don't speak English.
You're from Iran. I don't know.
You're going now. I don't live here.
We're not going home now. You live here.
mall You speak English.
a tea Do you speak English?
a mall Do you live here?
We're going to a mall. Yes, I live here.
to a mall I'm not from here.
We're going to a mall. We're from Iran, too.
We're going home. We live here.
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mall We're going to a mall.

the mall I'm going to a mall.
We speak Persian. to the mall
store I'm going to the mall.
a store I think we're going to the mall.
a mall a store
the store I'm going to a store.
We want. I think we're going to the store.
good We're from Canada.
goodbye Are you from Iran?
________ Are you going to the mall?
I'm at home. Yes, we're going to the mall.
Are you at the mall? Are you going to the store?
Yes, we're at the mall. No, we're going to the mall.
Are you at the mall, too? I'm going to the store.
No, we're at the store. Are you going home?
I'm going home. I'm at home.
goodbye Are you at home?
I live in Iran. Are you home?
I'm from Canada. No, we're at the mall.
Can you speak English? I'm home.
Yes, I can. I'm at home.
Can you speak better than me? I want some tea.
Yes, I can. at the mall
I don't know. I'm going to the store.
I'm at home. from Iran
I'm going to the mall. from the store
I'm going to a store. I want some tea from the store.
at the mall. I live here.
I'm going to a store at the mall. I think you know me.
Are you going to the mall, too? Do you think I know you?
No, we're going to a store. I know you think.
We're not going to the mall. I know you.
I'm not from Canada. I know you think I know you.
I'm not at home. I don't know.
Are you at the store? You don't live here.
No, I'm at the mall. I know
Are you going home? I'm going to the mall.
No, I'm not going home. I'm going to a mall.
I live in Canada. We're going to the store.
We speak English here. We want some coffee from the store.
We don't speak Persian. goodbye
We don't live here. I'm going home.
Are you at the store? goodbye
No, we're at the mall. ________
We're at home. live
Do you speak English at home? I live in Iran.
No, we speak Persian at home. here
We live in Canada. I'm going to Canada.
We're from Iran. now
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How are you? We're going to the store.

Do you want some coffee? goodbye
Yes, please.
No, thanks.
You know. Part 5
Do you know?
Do you know Ali? I can't.
Yes, I know Ali. You can't.
No, I don't know Ali Do you know Ali?
I think I know Ali. The mall is here.
I think I know you. The mall's here.
I don't know. It is here.
I'm going to the mall. It's here.
now Is it here?
I'm going to the mall now. It's there.
I want a coffee now. Is it there?
Are you at the mall now? Is Ali there?
No, I'm not at the mall. Ali is not here.
Where are you? Ali's not here.
where? I can't speak Persian.
Where are you? where?
Are you at the store? Where is Ali?
Where are you now? Where's Ali?
I'm at the mall now. Where are you going?
The mall is here. Are you going home?
Ali is here. when?
You are here. When are you going to Iran?
Are you here? Where are you now?
The mall is here. Is the mall here?
Is the mall here? Where are you from?
Where are you? Where is Mina from?
Where is the mall? Shadi is not home.
Where is Ali? Shadi's not home.
Where's Ali? okay
Where's the mall? ____
Is the mall here? Do you live here?
Yes, the mall is here. No, I don't live here.
Yes, the mall's here. We live in Iran.
Yes, it is here. I'm going to the mall.
It is here. We're going home.
It is. You're going to the store.
It's. Hello. How are you?
It's here. Thank you. I'm fine. And you?
The store's here. goodbye
It is here. You are.
Is it here? Are you?
Is the mall here? You're going home.
Yes, it's here. Are you going home?
I'm Mina. Yes, we're going home.
I'm not Mina. Hello, Ali.
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Thank you. Goodbye. It's here.

You're welcome. It's not here.
I'm from Iran. Ali's home.
where? Ali's at home.
Where are you from? Ali is.
I'm from Canada. Ali's.
Ali's from Iran. Ali's at home.
Where's Ali from? Is Ali home?
Ali's from Iran. No, Ali's not home.
Where's Jim from? Ali's at the mall.
Jim's from Canada. Is the mall here?
Ali's from Iran, and Jim's from Canada. No, it's not here.
and you? It's there.
I'm from Iran, too. Is the mall here?
I'm going to the store. No, it's not here.
to Iran It's there.
to Canada The mall's there.
Where are you going? Ali's there.
I'm going to Iran. I'm going to the mall now.
when? Are you going to the mall?
When are you going to Iran? Where are you?
I don't know. Where are you going?
I can speak English. Where are we going?
Can you speak English, too? Is Ali at the mall?
No, I can't. No, Ali's not at the mall.
I can't. Ali's not there.
I can't speak English. Is Ali going to the mall?
We can't speak Persian. No, Ali's not going to the mall.
You can't live here. Ali's not going there.
You speak English better than me. Where are you going?
No, I don't think I speak better than When are you going?
you. when?
I can't speak better than you. where?
I think you're better than me. When are you going to the store?
I don't know. I don't know.
___________ We're going to the mall.
A: Hello. Where's the mall? Is it here? when?
B: I don't know. I think it's there. Are We're going now.
you going to the mall? Is the mall here?
A: Yes, we're going to the mall now. Yes, it's here.
B: Where are you from? No, it's not here.
A: We're from Iran. And you? It's there.
B: I'm from Canada. Is Ali there?
A: Can you speak Persian? Hello. How are you?
B: No, I can't. I can't speak Persian. Are you Mina?
We don't speak Persian in Canada. Do No, I'm Shiva.
you live Is Shadi home?
here? No, Shadi's not home.
A: No, we don't live here. we live in Yes, Shadi's home.
Iran. No, Shadi is at the mall.
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The mall's there. _______________________________

Is Ali home? __
No, Ali's not home. Do you live here?
I can't live here. Yes, I live here.
Where are you? No, I don't live here.
I'm in Canada now. I live there.
Are you in Iran now? We live In Iran.
Yes, we're in Iran now. and you?
I'm going to Iran. Do you live in Iran, too?
when? No, I don't live in Iran.
I don't know. Where's Ali?
Okay. Goodbye. Is Ali in Iran?
Yes, Ali's in Iran.
Ali's there.
Part 6 When are you going to the store?
I don't know.
I want to speak. Where are you going now?
today I'm going to the mall.
Do you want to go now? okay
not today ____
Can I sit here? Yes, I can.
I want to buy some coffee. No, I can't.
what? it
What do you want to do? is
What do you want from me? It is.
something It's.
I want to buy something. where?
What do you do? when?
______________ okay
where? there
Where are you now? ____
Where's Mina? Do you want some tea?
Where are you going? No, I want coffee.
when? okay
Are you going to Canada? better
Yes, we're going to Canada. better than
When are you going? Coffee is better than tea.
We don't know. Coffee's better than tea.
Is Shadi home? I think tea's better than coffee.
No, Shadi's not home. I don't know.
Where's Ali? You know better than me.
I think Ali's at the mall. Do you know Shadi?
I don't think Ali's at the mall. Yes, I know Shadi.
Do you know, Saman? No, I don't know Shadi.
Yes, I know, Saman. I think I know Shadi.
No, I don't know, Saman. Where are you from?
I don't live here. Where's Mina from?
Do you want a tea now? I don't know.
Yes, please. Where do you live?
No, thank you. I live here.
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No, thanks. I'm fine. No, thanks. I'm fine.

When are you going to Canada? I want some coffee.
today Navid, are you going home?
I'm going today. Yes, I'm going home.
I'm going to Iran today. Can you Speak English?
Are you going to Iran today? Yes, I can.
No, not today. Yes, I can speak English.
not today I can't speak English.
Do you want a coffee? Can you speak Persian?
No, not coffee. No, I can't.
some tea? Is the mall here?
Yes, I want some tea. No, it's not here.
Is the mall here? It's there.
not here Mina's at the store.
It's there. Ali's at home.
Ali's home today. Ali's home.
We're going to the store today. When are you going to Iran?
We're going to a store today. I don't know.
We want to go to the store. Where's Shadi from?
Can we speak Persian? Shadi's from Iran.
Can we go to the mall today? I'm from Iran, too.
Yes, we can. Where are you from?
No, we can't. Are you from Canada?
Can I sit here? No, I'm not from Canada.
sit We're from Iran.
Yes, you can sit here. I can speak English.
No, you can't sit here. I can speak English now.
You can sit there. I want to speak.
I want to sit. I want to speak English.
I want to sit here. I don't want.
I want to sit here today. I don't want to speak.
when? I don't want to speak Persian.
When do you want to go? Do you speak English?
When do you want to go to Iran? Do you want?
not today Do you want to speak?
not now Do you want to speak English?
Are you going to the store now? No, I want to speak Persian.
Yes, I'm going there now. Do you speak English?
Can you buy some tea? Do you want to speak Persian?
I want to buy some coffee. No, I don't want to speak Persian.
You can buy coffee. I want to speak English.
Where can we buy coffee? I live in Iran.
from the store I want to live in Iran.
at the store I don't want to live here.
You can buy coffee from the store. I don't want to live there.
We can buy tea at the store. I want to live here.
We can go there. Do you want some tea?
What do you want to buy? No, thank you.
what? No, thank you. I'm fine.
What do you want to do? No, thanks.
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Yes, you can. I want to go to the mall.

No, you can't. When do you want to go?
When do we want to go to Iran? Are you going today?
I don't know. No, not today.
not today. What do you want to do at the mall?
Where are you from? What do you want to buy?
Where's Shadi from? I want to buy something.
Shadi's from Iran. something
The mall's not here. I want to buy something.
It's there. Do you want to buy something?
It's not here. from the store
Is it there? Do you want to buy something from
Yes, I think it's there. the store?
I don't know. not today
Hello, Roya. from the store
How are you today? not from the store
I'm fine, thanks. from the mall
What do you want to do today? from a mall
I want to go to the mall. __________
I want to buy something. Please sit there.
When do you want to go to Iran? please
Where do you want to go? sit
Are you going to Canada, too? there
I don't know. what?
Are you going home now? where?
not now when?
Do you want to sit? something
No, thanks. I'm fine. store
No, thank you. I'm fine. mall
You're welcome. ____
Today I want to sit here. I don't want.
Do you want to sit here, too? I don't want to go.
I don't think we can sit here. I don't want to go to Canada.
We can't sit here. I don't want to go there today.
I want to sit there. We can't go today.
What do you want? _______________
from me A: Mina, what do you want to do now?
What do you want from me? B: I want to go to the store. Do you
What do you do? want something?
Is Sahar there? A: Yes, please. I want some tea. Can
No, Sahar is not here. you buy some coffee, too?
Where's Sahar? B: Yes, I can. Do you know where Ali
Is Sahar at the mall? is?
I don't think Sahar is at the mall. A: What?
Is Shadi there, too? B: Where's Ali?
Yes, Shadi's here, too. A: Oh, I think Ali's at the mall now.
What do you do? B: Okay. I'm going now. Goodbye.
What do you do here? A: Goodbye.
You're welcome. __________
Can we sit here?
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B: When do you want to go to the Part 7

mall?
A: Not today. I want to buy something restaurant
from the store today. What do you I want to drink something.
want to do at me too
the mall? a soda
B: I want to buy something there. Coke
A: Okay. I want to go now. Goodbye. Pepsi
____________________________ Coke or Pepsi?
What do you want to do today? It's far.
Where do you want to go? Canada is far from here.
restaurant It's very far.
to a restaurant one
I want to go to a restaurant. two
Can we go to a restaurant? two coffees
not now Do you want anything?
I don't want to go to a restaurant. ___________________
What do you want to do? I want to buy something.
I want to drink something. Do you want to buy something, too?
Do you want to drink something? Where do you want to go?
Yes, please. I want to go to the mall.
What do you want to do? When do you want to go?
What do you want to drink? I want to go now.
a soda What do you want to do?
I want a soda. I want to sit here.
I want to drink something. I don't think.
I want to drink a soda. You can sit there.
I want to buy a soda. I don't think you can sit there.
When do you want to go? okay
When do you want to drink something? Where are you from?
not now I'm from Iran.
Where do you want to drink I don't live in Iran now.
something? I don't live there.
not here When do you want to go to the mall?
at a restaurant not now
I want to go to the restaurant. not today
And I want to drink something there. not here
me too You can't sit here.
I want to go to a restaurant. Is the mall here?
me too Is it here?
I want a soda. No, it's not here.
me too It's there.
Coke from the mall
I want some Coke. I want something from the mall.
What do you want to drink? __________________________
I want some soda. A: Hi, Jack. Where are you going?
I want a Coke. B: Hi, Jim. I'm going to the mall. Do
Pepsi you want to go, too?
I want some Pepsi. A: Not now. I want to go to the store
some Pepsi, please now.
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one You speak English better than me.

one soda Pepsi is better than Coke.
one coffee I think Coke is better than Pepsi.
one coffee, please Is Coke better than Pepsi?
two I think Pepsi is better than Coke.
two coffees me too
two teas, please Where do you want to drink
What do you want to drink? something?
I want two teas, please. at the mall
and one coffee at the restaurant
I want two teas, too. I want to drink something at the
and one Pepsi restaurant.
The restaurant is far from here. and you?
We're at a Persian restaurant. me too
Persian restaurant I want a Soda.
We're going to a Persian restaurant. Coke or Pepsi?
Where is the Persian restaurant? Do you want Coke or Pepsi?
It's not far. Do you speak English or Persian?
It's not far from here. Are you from Canada or from Iran?
I'm going to the store now. I'm from Iran.
I want to buy something. Where's Iran?
Do you want anything? It's far.
I don't want anything. It's far from here.
I want something. It's far from Canada.
I don't want anything. Iran is far.
from the store Iran is far from Canada.
I don't want anything from the store. It's very far.
_____________________________ Iran is very far.
restaurant Iran is very far from Canada.
drink Can we drink something now?
It's far. Where do you want to go?
far I want to drink something at a
very far restaurant.
one What do you want to drink?
something Do you want Coke or Pepsi?
anything I want to drink something.
_______ I want a tea or a coffee.
Do you want anything from the not soda
restaurant? Where is the restaurant?
Are you going to a Persian restaurant? It's far.
I don't know. Is it far?
The Persian restaurant is very far from Yes, it's very far from here.
here. Where's Canada?
I want to drink something. It's far.
me too Is it far from Iran, too?
one Pepsi, please Yes, it's far from Iran, too.
and two Cokes Where are you from?
I don't want to drink anything now. I'm not from here.
Do you want to drink something?
I want a soda.
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Yes, I live there. Part 8

What do you do there?
I have a restaurant. supermarket
I have. I want to buy a car.
You have. your car
Do you speak English? Where's your house?
Do you have tea? I have a car.
Yes, I have some tea. Do you have tea?
We have some tea. We don't have a house.
Can we go to the mall? Is your son home?
not today but
Yes, but not today. but not today
but not today We have three cars.
but We have four sons.
not now Excuse me, sir. Where is the mall?
but not now Excuse me, ma'am. Are you from Iran?
I want to drink something. _______________________________
but not coffee It's very far.
Do you want Pepsi or Coke? It's not very far.
I want two Pepsis and one Coke. Do you want to drink something?
I want to buy some tea. No, thanks.
Where do you want to buy some tea? No, thank you. I'm fine.
at a supermarket Yes, please.
I'm going to the supermarket now. Yes, some Coke, please.
store or some Pepsi
mall one Coke
The supermarket is very far. two Pepsis
But you have a car. I want to drink some soda.
car me too
a car a restaurant
two Pepsis a Persian restaurant
two cars the Persian restaurant
We have two cars. The Persian restaurant is very far.
But you have one car. The Persian restaurant's very far.
Do you have a car? from here
Yes, I have a car. The Persian restaurant is very far from
I have a house, too. here.
house We're at the restaurant now.
I have one house and two cars. Where are you?
We have a house. We're at a restaurant, too.
Do you have a house? I don't want to drink anything.
Yes, I have a house. two Pepsis, please
Where's your house? I know a Persian restaurant.
your house Where's the Persian restaurant?
your car Where is it?
Where's Farhad? It's not very far from here.
Where's your car? two coffees
It's there. two restaurants
Your house is here. I know two Persian restaurants.
Is your house here? Do you live in Iran?
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A: Where's your house? Is your house No, it's not here.

very far from here? Yes, it's here.
B: No, it's not very far from here. Is it here or there?
Sarah, do you know Mina? It's not here.
A: Yes, I know Mina. I want to buy a car.
B: Where's Mina from? but not now
A: I think Mina's from Iran. We don't want.
B: I want to go to a supermarket now. I We don't want to buy a house.
want to buy something. We don't want to buy a house now.
A: Are you going now? Shadi, where's your house?
B: Yes, I'm going now. Thank you, It's there.
Sarah. I want to drink something.
A: You're welcome Jim. Goodbye. What do you want to drink?
B: Goodbye, Sarah. What do you want to have?
________________ tea or coffee?
We have a house in Iran. I'm fine.
Do you have a car, too? Tea's fine.
We have three cars. Do you want coffee or tea?
three Coffee's fine.
three cars I want to go to the supermarket.
We have three cars. when?
But you have two cars. today
three We want to go to Florida today.
four to Iran
one to a supermarket
two What do you want to do?
three I want to go to a restaurant.
four where?
I have four sons. to a restaurant
son to a Persian restaurant
your son I want to buy something at a
We have three sons. supermarket.
But we have one son. Where do you buy your tea?
Where's your son? at a supermarket
Is your son home? Where are you from?
I don't know. Where do you buy tea from?
Where's the mall? from the store
excuse me at the store
Excuse me. Where's the mall? Can I buy something, too?
The mall's there. No, you can't.
The mall is there. Yes, you can.
thank you ___________
You're welcome. A: Jim, what do you want to drink?
Excuse me. Where are you from? B: I don't know. What do you have?
Excuse me. Are you from Iran? A: I have tea, coffee, and Coke.
No, I'm not from Iran. B: Tea's fine, but coffee's better. I want
Excuse me. Are you Omid? some coffee.
No, I'm Ali. A: Jim, when do you want to buy a
Is Omid home? car?
No, Omid's not home. B: I don't know.
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Part 9
sir
I want some food. Hello, sir.
something to drink Excuse me, sir.
I want to eat and drink. Is the Persian restaurant here?
with you Excuse me, sir. Is the Persian
with whom? restaurant here?
We're eating breakfast now. I don't know.
We want some bread. Yes, it's here.
and jam No, it's there.
later ma'am
Where's my tea? No, ma'am.
a little Hello, ma'am.
I'm sorry Excuse me, ma'am. Are you from
_______ Canada?
Excuse me, sir. No, sir. I'm from Iran.
Where's the supermarket? me too
It's not far from here. ______
Do you have a car? but
No, I don't have a car. We have.
I have four sons. Hello, sir.
I think I know. Hello, ma'am.
your sons excuse me
I think I know your sons. three
Do you want anything? four
from the supermarket ___
Do you want anything from the I have three sons.
supermarket? your sons
Yes, I want four Pepsis. Do your sons live in Iran?
and three Cokes Do you want to go to a supermarket?
three teas, please Yes, but not now.
I have three cars. but not today
Do you live far from here? Do you want to drink something?
Is your house far from here? No, I don't want anything. Thanks.
It's not very far. Yes, some tea, please.
But your house is far. or some coffee
I know, but we have three houses. I have some Coke, too.
I don't have a house. Tea's fine.
I don't have anything. Where's your house?
But I want to buy a car. It's far.
me too It's not far.
I want to go to a restaurant. The supermarket is not far from here.
I want some food. I think it's very far.
Do you want some food, too? I don't want to drink anything now.
What do you have? three
What do you want to have? four
I want to have. Do you have a car?
I want to have some food. No, I don't have a car. And you?
I want to have a soda. We have two cars.
I want to have some tea.
Do you want to have some food?
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with you No, thanks.

I want to go to the mall. No, thank you.
with whom? I want to drink something.
not now something to drink
not with you I want to have some food.
Okay. Goodbye. And I want something to drink.
I want something to drink. I want to drink something.
What do you want to drink? Okay, but I want some food.
I want to eat now. I want to eat and drink.
with whom? I want to eat some food.
with your son I want something to drink.
What do you have? I want something to eat.
Do you want to eat now? I want to eat something.
I'm going now. Do you want to go to a restaurant?
I'm eating now. No, the restaurant is very far.
We are eating breakfast now. I want to eat something here.
We're eating breakfast now. I want something to drink.
breakfast I want something to drink here.
I want breakfast. I want to drink something here.
I want to have breakfast. with you
Okay. What do you want to eat? I want to eat with you.
What do you want to have? better than me
I don't know. with me
three teas, please _______
and four coffees A: Excuse me, ma'am. Do you know
Do you want to have breakfast, too? where the supermarket is?
Yes, please. B: Yes, I know where it is. I'm going to
We want some bread. a supermarket, too. Do you want to go
Do you want tea, too? with me?
Yes, we want tea, too. A: Yes, is it very far from here?
some tea and bread B: No, it's not very far.
and jam A: Do you have a car?
some bread and some jam B: Yes, I have a car. Where are you
We want to have breakfast. from?
with whom? A: I'm from Iran, but I live here. I live
not with you with my sons. I have three sons.
and not now B: Do you speak English with your
later sons at home?
I want to go home later. A: We speak English and Persian at
me too home.
I want to eat something later. _______________________________
at home? ___
No, at a restaurant. Do you want to eat something with
I want some bread with some jam. me?
I want something to eat. No, not with you.
I want to eat something. with your son
with whom? But I want something to drink now.
with me? Do you want to have food, too?
Yes, with you. No, not now.
But not now, later. with whom?
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I don't know. I want to have some food.

I want some bread. I want to have breakfast later.
with a little jam Where's my tea?
Do you want to eat breakfast? It's here.
Yes, I want to have breakfast. Where's your house?
I'm sorry. My house is there.
But we don't have breakfast now. I have two sons.
But I want to have some food. My sons live in Canada.
I want something to eat. I want some bread and jam.
I'm sorry. We don't have bread. But I don't want to have breakfast now.
But we have some jam. I want something to drink now.
Is your car at home? Excuse me, ma'am.
Yes, my car is at home. Do you speak English?
Is your son home? Yes, a little.
No, my son's not home. a little
My son's in Iran. I speak a little.
I want to have breakfast with you. a little later
But not now, a little later. not now, a little later
I want something to drink now. We can eat a little later.
And something to eat later. I want to have breakfast later.
I'm sorry. I want to go now. Do you want to go to the mall now?
Okay. Goodbye. No, I want to go a little later.
Excuse me, ma'am.
Can you speak Persian?
Part 10 a little Persian
I speak a little Persian.
It's much better. But I can't speak English.
Your English is good. I'm sorry.
We can go together. I'm sorry. I can't speak English.
a good Persian restaurant I want to go to the store.
then later I'm sorry.
Is that your car? But I can't go with you.
Where's yours? I'm sorry, but I can't go with you.
It's early. ___________________________
I want to have lunch. three
You speak very well. with whom?
I understand very well. bread
I want to have dinner. breakfast
_________________ jam
I want some food. a little
with whom? I'm sorry.
with me? later
No, not with you. ____
with my son Can you go a little later?
We want to have breakfast. I can't go today.
a little later not today
Do you want to have breakfast at My son's here.
home? And we want to have breakfast.
Do you want to go with me? But not now, a little later.
I'm sorry. But I can't. Where's my tea?
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But your Persian is much better. We're not going now.

Your English is good, too. We're going a little later.
Where's your house? We want to eat bread and jam.
It's very far. Do you want to eat something?
It's very good. No, I don't want to eat anything.
Your English is very good. Do you want something to eat?
I want to go much later. No, I don't want anything to eat.
Do you want to go with me? Excuse me, sir.
Yes, I want to go with you. Do you speak Persian?
We can go together. I speak a little Persian.
But we can't eat together. my car
I want to eat with my son. my English
but not now, much later But my English is better than my
Your English is much better. Persian.
It's very good now. _______________________________
We can speak English together. __
Do you want to have breakfast now? A: Hello, Behnam. How are you?
I know a Persian restaurant. B: I'm fine, Elham, thanks. And you?
a Persian restaurant A: I'm fine, too. Thank you. Do you
a good restaurant want to have breakfast with me?
a good Persian restaurant B: Now or later?
I know a good Persian restaurant. A: Not now, a little later. I don't want to
But it's very far from here. eat anything now.
Do you want to go now? B: Okay. But I want to go to a Persian
No, not now. restaurant. I want to have some bread
then later with jam.
I don't want to go now. A: I'm sorry. But I don't want to go to a
We can go later Persian restaurant now. I want to have
Then we can go later. some
I don't want to go with my son. food but not there. We can have
Then we can go together. something to eat at the restaurant
Where's your car? here?
It's not here. It's at home. B: Okay. But my car's not at home.
with my car Can I go with you?
Then we can go with my car. A: Yes, you can. Goodbye.
But your car is much better. B: Goodbye.
Is that your car? __________
Yes, that's my car. Your English is better now.
Where's your son? It's much better.
My son is there. Your English is much better now.
My son's there. You speak much better than me.
where? much better
That's my son. much later
We want to eat something together. I want to go to the mall.
We want to have breakfast together. but not now
That's my car. much later
Where's yours? Do you want to go a little later?
Is that your car? No, I want to go much later.
Is that yours? Tea is much better than coffee.
Is it yours? Your English is good.
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Is that yours? Yes, that's my car.

early Then we can go with yours.
very well Yours is very far.
dinner Then we can go together.
understand I know a good Persian restaurant.
speak very good
store I know a very good Persian restaurant.
stand But I know a better restaurant.
understand much better
_________ I know a much better restaurant.
Do you want to have lunch together? But it's very far from here.
I want to have dinner. Do you want to go now?
but not now, much later It's early.
Then we can have dinner later. I want to go a little later.
Do you want to have lunch now? It's a little early now.
No, thanks. Then when do you want to go?
No, thank you. I want to go much Later.
It's early. Is that a restaurant?
What do you want to eat? No, that's a house.
Do you want to have lunch now? Do you want to have breakfast
Or do you want to have dinner? together?
I don't understand you very well. I want to have lunch.
It's early. lunch
something to eat. Do you want to have lunch together?
to have dinner No, it's early.
It's early to have dinner. I want to have lunch.
We can have lunch now. Then we can have lunch at my house.
And we can have dinner together. Is that your car?
Is that yours?
Part 11 Is it yours?
Yes, that's my car.
Where's yours?
street My car's at home.
avenue Then we can go with yours.
on Main Street Then we can have lunch later.
on Sunset Avenue Your English is very good now.
tomorrow You speak very well.
rice That Persian restaurant is very good.
That's not mine. You speak English very well.
an American car I understand very well.
I would like to drink something. I understand much better now.
I'd like to drink something. Do you understand me?
Would you like to eat something? No, I can't understand you.
Excuse me, Miss. I don't understand you very well.
We don't have Pepsi, is Coke okay? __________________________
We'd like to buy a house. good
____________________ very good
lunch together
my house then
my lunch that
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No, I'm sorry. Is that my lunch?

I'm not from here. No, that's not your lunch.
That's your car. That's not yours.
That's yours. Then where's my lunch?
Is that yours, too? Yours is there.
No, that's not mine. together
mine We want to go together.
yours We're going together.
That's mine. It's better.
That's not mine. It's better you go together.
That's yours. That's a good supermarket.
Is that yours? That's a better supermarket.
Is that mine? It's early.
Excuse me. Is that your tea? It's a little early.
No, that's not mine. It's early now.
I think it's yours. We can go much later.
I want to have dinner with you. bread with jam
with whom? with me? I want some bread with jam.
Yes, with you. breakfast with bread and jam.
at the Persian restaurant We want to have dinner now.
Where's that? Do you want to have dinner with me?
Where's the Persian restaurant? You speak English very well.
avenue better than me
Sunset Avenue much better than me
Where's Sunset Avenue? You speak much better than me.
Where's Bundy Avenue? Your English is very good.
Bundy Avenue is there. You understand very well.
It's there. I don't think my English is good.
street But I think you speak very well.
Main Street And you understand very well, too.
Where's Main Street? You understand much better than me.
I don't know. Do you understand English?
Excuse me, sir. Where's Main Street? I understand a little.
I'm sorry, ma'am. I don't live here. No, I don't understand English.
I'm not from here. a good Persian restaurant
Main Street's here. I know a good Persian restaurant.
Where's the Persian supermarket? I'm going with Ali.
It's on Main Street. Is Mina going with you, too?
The Persian supermarket is on Main No, Mina's going to the supermarket.
Street. Yes, we're going together.
Is it on Main Street or on Bundy Is that your car?
Street? No, that's not my car.
on Bundy Street my breakfast
I live on Main Street. I want to eat my breakfast now.
You're not very far. Can you eat your breakfast later?
Then you're not very far from the mall. Yes, I can.
The mall's on Main Street, too. Do you know Ali?
I know that. a good Persian restaurant
Do you want to have lunch with me? Do you know a good Persian
when? today? restaurant?
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B: When? Today? Yes, today.

A: Yes, today. not today
B: I can't go today, but we can go We can go tomorrow.
tomorrow. Where would you like to go? tomorrow
A: I'd like to go to a Persian restaurant. We can go tomorrow.
B: A Persian restaurant? not now
A: Yes, I know a very good Persian not tomorrow
restaurant on Bundy Avenue. but today
B: I know a Persian restaurant on Main We can go later.
Street. I want to eat something.
A: Is it very far from here? I would like.
B: No, it's not far from here. I want.
A: What would you like to eat there? I would like.
B: I'd like to eat rice with kebab. I want to drink something.
A: What's kebab? I would like to drink something.
B: Kebab's a Persian food. You would like to drink something.
A: Jim, what would you like to drink Would you like to drink something?
now? I would like to go there.
B: Do you have tea? I would like to eat something.
A: I'm sorry. I don't have tea, but I Would you like to eat something?
have coffee. No, thank you.
B: Coffee's fine, thank you. Would you like to drink something?
A: You're welcome. Yes, please.
________________ tea or coffee?
I would like. Tea's fine.
We would like. I don't drink coffee.
We would like to buy a house. Would you like to drink coffee?
We'd like to buy a house. Yes, please.
Excuse me, Miss. Would you like to go to Main Avenue?
Excuse me, Miss. Where's Main Yes, I would like to go there.
Street? I would like.
Excuse me, ma'am. Where's Main I'd like.
Street? I'd like to eat something.
Excuse me. Do you understand at the restaurant on Main Street.
Persian? I'd like to drink something.
No, I'm sorry. I would like to drink something.
But I understand English. Would you like to drink something?
I'm American. not now, a little later
American I want to have dinner now.
a Persian restaurant I'd like to have dinner now.
an American restaurant When do you want to have lunch?
an American When would you like to have lunch?
a restaurant I'd like to go to a restaurant.
an American restaurant when?
___________________ tomorrow
speak What would you like to eat there?
street rice
avenue ___
tomorrow A: Jim, can we go to a restaurant
I would like. together?
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Excuse me, Miss. Where's Sunset I'd like.

Avenue? We would like.
I'm sorry. I don't know. We'd like.
Excuse me, ma'am. Is the Persian Excuse me, Miss.
restaurant here? American
No, it's on Sunset Avenue. ________
I live on Main Street. a car
I don't live there. an American car
Then where do you live? I'd like to buy an American car.
My house is on Bundy Avenue. Sir, would you like to drink something?
It's not very far from here. Yes, please.
But it's far from your house. What would you like to drink?
tomorrow some Pepsi, please
We're going to Iran tomorrow. is Coke okay?
We'd like to buy a house in Iran. Yes, Coke's fine. Thanks.
Are you from Iran? We don't have tea.
Yes, I'm from Iran. Is coffee okay?
Yes, I am. No, thanks. I don't drink coffee.
No, I'm not.
Are you from Iran?
Yes, we are. Part 12
No, we're not.
No, we are not. I'm speaking with my son.
I want to go to Iran. I'm eating breakfast.
I'm going to Iran. money
I want to drink a soda. I don't have any money.
I'm drinking a soda. how much?
You're drinking tea. How much money do you have?
Are you drinking tea? How much is it?
Yes, I am. How much is a Coke here?
No, I'm not. It's one dollar.
No, I'm not drinking tea. How much is that book?
Do you want some bread? It's five dollars.
No, I don't eat bread. That book is six dollars.
Are you eating bread now? only three dollars
No, I'm not eating bread now. I only have four dollars.
I'm not eating anything now. It's only two dollars.
I'm eating rice. Are you sure?
my son maybe
with my son _____
I'm speaking with my son. I know an American restaurant.
We're buying a house. I know a good American restaurant.
Can we buy a car? Would you like to have some rice?
No, we can't. Yes, a little, please.
We don't have money. Would you like to drink something?
money No, thanks.
Do you want to eat something? No, thanks. I'm fine.
No, I don't want to eat anything. Yes, some tea, please.
Do you have money with you? Is coffee okay?
I don't have any money. Yes, coffee's fine, too.
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We only have one car. Where are you going?

But you have two cars. I'm going to the supermarket.
one book We don't have any tea.
I have five books. Can you buy some tea?
Is that book yours? Yes, I can.
No, that's not mine. I want some money.
I'd like to buy that book. how much?
How much is it? how much money?
It's only six dollars. How much money do you want?
How much do you have? How much money do you have?
I only have five dollars. I want to buy a Coke.
Then you can't buy that book now. How much is it?
Are you American? How much is a Coke?
Yes, I am. It's two dollars.
No, I'm not. It's three dollars.
Would you like to eat something? Is it one dollar?
No, thanks. No, it's four dollars.
Are you sure? How much money do you want to
Yes, I'm sure. have?
I'm not sure. I only want two dollars.
__________ only
eat I only want two dollars.
eating I only have three dollars.
how much? only
dollar only with you
one dollar one dollar
two dollars only one dollar
book How much is a Pepsi?
six only one dollar
only How much is that book?
sure book
I'm sure. How much is that book?
______ It's five dollars.
I don't want to go with you. five
Are you sure? That book is five dollars.
Yes, I'm sure. That book's five dollars.
Yes, I am. It's five dollars.
_______ Is it four dollars?
A: Jim, I'd like to buy that book. No, not now.
B: How much is it? No, not four dollars.
A: I don't know. Then how much is it?
B: How much money do you have with It's only five dollars.
you? That book is six dollars.
A: I only have two dollars. six
B: I don't think you can buy that book That book is six dollars.
with that money. It's six dollars.
A: Are you sure? You have two dollars.
B: Yes, I'm sure. And I have four dollars.
A: Excuse me, sir. How much is that We have six dollars together.
book? one car
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Part 13 C: It's only six dollars.

A: Thanks.
I want to go tonight. C: You're welcome. Would you like to
Here's your coffee. buy it?
Here you are. A: I don't know. Jim, do you have any
Give me some money. money with you?
We're going to have dinner. B: I think I only have three dollars. We
all right can buy the book tomorrow.
seven dollars A: Okay, then.
I have eight dollars. ____________
________________ Would you like some rice?
Would you like to have dinner with Yes, a little, please.
me? No, thanks.
Yes, I would. Are you sure?
but not today Yes, I am.
tomorrow I only want some bread.
I'd like to have lunch with you today. I want some money.
I know a good, Persian restaurant. Would you like some tea?
What would you like to eat? No, thanks.
I'd like some rice. Yes, I would.
with some bread Would you like to have lunch with me?
Where's the Persian restaurant? Yes, I would.
It's on Bundy Street. No, thanks.
I want to buy a book. not today
How much is the book? then when?
five dollars maybe tomorrow
Or maybe it's six dollars. maybe
I'm not sure. maybe later
Are you eating? Do you want some money?
No, I'm not. Do you want your money now?
What are you doing? Where's your money?
I'm speaking with my son. It's there.
Do you have any money? a house
No, I don't have any money. a dollar
Where's your son? I want to buy a Coke.
My son's living in Iran. I only want to buy a Coke.
Are you from Iran, too? How much is a Coke?
Yes, I am. It's a dollar.
_________ It's two dollars.
A: Hello, Jack. Would you like to have What are you doing now?
dinner together? I'm eating lunch.
B: Maybe. Do you know any good, Can we go to the mall?
Persian restaurants? not today
A: Yes, I know a good restaurant. It's maybe
on Ocean Avenue. but maybe
B: I know a much better restaurant on But maybe we can go tomorrow.
Washington Street. Maybe we can go
there.
A: I'd like to have lunch with you today
and tomorrow.
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Where's your tea? B: Then today we can go to the

Is that your tea? restaurant on Ocean Avenue, and
No, that's not my tea. tomorrow we can
Here's my tea. go to the restaurant on Washington
Where's my money? Street.
Here's your money. A: Okay. Are you going to the mall
Here's six dollars. now?
But that's only five dollars. B: I'm not sure. I don't have any money
We're going to the store now. with me.
We're having dinner now. A: Then you can go home now, and
We're eating. we can go to the mall tomorrow.
And we're speaking English. B: Okay. I want to buy a book
What are you doing tonight? tomorrow at the mall.
We're going to have dinner. A: How much is the book?
all right B: I don't know, maybe five or six
We're going to have dinner together. dollars.
Where's my Pepsi? A: Are you sure it's only five or six
Here's your Pepsi. dollars?
thanks B: No, I'm not. But that's how much
You're welcome. money I have.
Would you like to have some coffee, A: Okay. Goodbye.
too? B: Goodbye.
Yes, please. __________
We're drinking coffee. I'd like to have breakfast now.
We're going to drink coffee. We can have lunch later.
I'm drinking coffee. We can't go now.
I'm going to drink coffee. Then when can we go?
but not now, much later Would you like to go tomorrow?
maybe tonight No, I don't want to go tomorrow.
What are you doing now? I want to go today.
What are you going to do tonight? I want to go tonight.
I'm going to buy something. We can't go tonight.
from the mall not tonight
I'm going to buy something from the Then maybe we can go tomorrow.
mall. I'd like to have dinner with you tonight.
Are you going to buy something, too? all right
Yes, I am. We can have dinner together tonight.
Would you like to go together? all right
Yes, I would. Can we go a little later?
How much is that book? But I don't want to go tonight.
It's five dollars. all right
But I only have four dollars. I'd like to go to the mall today.
Give me some money. I want to buy a book.
Give me some money, please. Do you want to buy food, too?
Here's three dollars. No, I only want to buy a book.
But I want six dollars. and maybe a coffee
Give me three dollars, please. all right
Here's a dollar. Here is your coffee.
thanks Here's your coffee.
I can buy that book now. Here's your tea.
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Yes, I am. Can you understand me?

We're going to have lunch together. Yes, I can understand you.
Are we going to go together? I can give you some money.
Yes, we're going to go together. I'm going to buy a tea, too.
all right I'm going to give you some money.
I only have seven dollars. What are you going to do tonight?
And I'm going to eat something later. I don't know.
Can you give me a dollar, please? Would you like to have dinner
Yes, I can. together?
How much do you have now? Yes, I'd like to have dinner with you.
I have eight dollars. Can you give me some money?
How much is that book? How much do you want?
It's eight dollars. only six dollars
Then I'm going to buy that book. all right
I have eight dollars with me. Here's six dollars.
I'm going to give you a dollar. seven dollars
How much money do you have? Here's seven dollars.
I only have seven dollars. But I only want six dollars.
Here's a dollar. Then give me a dollar.
Here you are. Are you going to buy something?
You have eight dollars now. Yes, I want to buy a book.
thank you _____________________
thanks tonight
You're welcome. Here's six dollars.
Goodbye. live.
give
Give me.
Part 14 all right
_______
I want to borrow some money. Are you going to the restaurant
I have to go now. tonight?
I only have nine dollars. not tonight
ten dollars We're going to go tomorrow.
cash You're not going to go tomorrow.
I need some money. Yes, we are going to go tomorrow.
I need it. all right
What do you want to do with it? Then give me some money.
more Your English is much better now.
I need some more money. Your English is much better than mine.
Can you give me some water? Give me some money.
anyway Here you are.
thanks anyway I want some coffee.
We have more money than you. Here you are.
_________________________ I want some tea, too.
I'm going to eat lunch now. Can you give me some tea?
But I don't have any money. Here you are.
Here's eight dollars. thanks
Here's your tea. Would you like to drink something?
What would you like to drink? No, thanks.
I'd like some tea. Are you sure?
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Do you have to buy a house? Here you are.

We have to have a house. thanks
I want to buy that book. You're welcome.
I have to buy that book. We're going to buy a house.
I have to buy it. tonight
You can't buy that book. What are you going to do tonight?
You can't buy it. I don't know.
Can I borrow some money? Maybe we can go to the mall.
I only have eight dollars. Are you going to buy that book?
Can I borrow it? I'm not sure.
Yes, here's eight dollars. How much is it?
thanks It's seven dollars.
You're welcome. I think it's eight dollars.
I have to borrow some money. Can we go to the Persian
When do you want it? supermarket?
tonight I don't know.
cash Can we go a little later?
Can I borrow some money? all right
Can I borrow some cash? I don't have any money.
I don't have any cash. Can I borrow some money?
I can give you some cash. How much do you want?
____________________ ten dollars
A: Hello, Mina. How are you? ten
B: I'm fine, Sahar. Thanks. And you? ten dollars
A: I'm fine, too. Thank you. What are I only want ten dollars.
you doing here Mina? Here's ten dollars.
B: I want to buy a book. I want to buy some coffee.
A: Do you want to buy it now? I want to borrow some money.
B: Yes, but I don't have any money I can give you some money.
with me. Can I borrow some money Then give me ten dollars.
from you? all right
A: I'm sorry. I don't have any cash with I'm sorry.
me. I only have nine dollars.
B: That's okay. I can buy it tomorrow. nine
A: I'd like to have dinner with you Mina. I only have nine dollars.
B: Okay, but when? Can I borrow it?
A: Tonight. I want to buy that book.
B: I can't tonight. I have to go to the I want to buy it.
mall tonight, but we can have lunch How much is it?
tomorrow. It's ten dollars.
A: All right. Tomorrow is fine. I want to go.
B: Do you know a good, Persian I have to go.
restaurant? I have a car.
A: Yes, I know a good restaurant on Do you have a car?
Bundy Avenue. I have to go.
B: All right. Goodbye. Do you have to go?
A: Goodbye. Do you have to go now?
__________ Yes, I have to go now.
Would you like some tea? I have to buy a car.
No, thanks. We have to buy a house.
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No, I don't. But I'd like some water.

Give me some cash. I'd like some water.
I don't have any cash with me. I want some water.
Are you sure? Here you are.
Yes, I am. thank you
I have to go now. thanks
Give me five dollars. You're welcome.
You have to give me nine dollars. We're going to Iran.
more We have to go to Iran.
more money Are you in Iran now?
I need more money. Yes, I am.
Do you need more money? No, I'm not.
Yes, I do. Then where are you?
No, I don't. I'm in Canada now.
You speak English better than me. Do you want to go to Iran?
better than me Yes, I do.
more than me No, I don't.
more than you Do you have any coffee?
I have six dollars. Yes, I do.
And you have ten dollars. No, I don't.
You have more than me. Do you have any tea?
You have more money than me. No, I don't.
I have to buy something. Yes, I do.
I need some money. ten
Can I borrow some money? eight
How much do you need? seven
I need ten dollars. nine
I'm sorry. I only have seven dollars. three
but thanks anyway Can you give me some cash?
anyway What do you want to do with it?
Where are you going? I want to buy a car with it.
I'm going to the supermarket. I need it.
What are you going to buy? I want some money.
I want to buy some water. I need some money.
Can you buy some bread, too? I need it.
No, I can't. I don't need it.
anyway You don't want to buy a car.
You're going to the supermarket You don't need to buy a car.
anyway. You don't need to buy it.
We need some bread. Do you want some tea?
all right Do you need money?
_______ Do you need some money?
borrow No, I don't.
water Yes, I do.
thanks anyway How much do you want?
I need it. How much do you need?
dollar I need ten dollars.
_____ I can give you more.
I'm going to borrow some money. more
I have to borrow some money. Do you need more?
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I want some more water. I have to go now.

I need ten dollars. Can you give me some tea?
But I only have nine dollars. Here you are.
I need more money. some more
some more money I need some more.
one more dollar more money
I need one more dollar. I need some more money.
__________________
A: I have to buy a book, but I don't
have any cash. Can I borrow some Part 15
money from
you? Thanks a lot.
B: How much is the book? It's late.
A: It's ten dollars. It's too late now.
B: I'm sorry, but I only have nine We need eleven dollars.
dollars. But twelve dollars is better.
A: No, I need more than that. But I can buy it tomorrow night.
thanks anyway. That's too much.
B: I want some water. where can I buy That's a lot.
some water? It's a lot of water.
A: Do you have to buy it now? Do you know where my son is?
B: I don't have to, but it's better to buy _________________________
it now. Hello. How are you?
A: Then buy it later. I'm fine, Thanks. And you?
B: All right. Goodbye. I'm fine, too. Thank you.
A: Goodbye. I have to borrow some money.
__________ with whom?
Here's ten dollars. from whom?
thanks I'd like to borrow money from you.
Thanks a lot. I don't have any cash.
I'm going to give you two more dollars. I only have ten dollars.
Thanks a lot. I can give you nine dollars.
I have nine dollars now. I need a dollar.
Now I have nine dollars. Then I have more than you.
Thanks a lot. more than you
You're welcome. more than that
Now I have to buy something. I need more than that.
from the store But thanks anyway.
What are you going to buy? Do you want to go to a restaurant
I want to buy some water. together?
Now I have ten dollars. Yes, I do.
Thanks a lot. But I have to go to the store, too.
But It's early. I want to buy that book.
No, It's late. I want to buy it today.
Maybe you can go tomorrow. We can go to the mall tonight.
It's not early. But I'd like to go early.
It's not late. I want some water.
I don't think it's late. Here you are.
Then we can go together. Can you drink it now?
Thanks a lot. some more
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We want to buy water, too. I don't have any cash with me.
It's too late. Can we go to my house?
It's too early. No, It's late now.
We can go tomorrow night. But I only have ten dollars.
I only want water now. We need more than that.
Here you are. We need one more dollar.
That's too much water. We need eleven dollars.
That's a lot. Can we go tomorrow?
It's not too much. It's late now.
But it's a lot. And we don't have eleven dollars.
It's a lot of water. We need more money.
But it's not too much. Eleven dollars is fine.
I have a lot of money. But twelve dollars is better.
But I don't have any cash. We have eleven dollars now.
_____________________ But we need twelve dollars.
eleven Here's a dollar.
twelve Thanks a lot.
night I want to buy some coffee, too.
tomorrow night And you have to buy some water.
a lot more than twelve dollars
a lot of We need more than twelve dollars.
a lot of money I can borrow some money.
___________ from my son
Can I borrow some cash? I can borrow some money from my
I don't have a lot of money. son.
I need more money. But it's late now.
I'm sorry. I can't give you more. It's too late.
I only have eleven dollars. It's too late now.
That's a lot of money. It's too late to go to the store now.
Yes, but you need twelve dollars. We only have twelve dollars.
But I don't need it today. We need eleven more dollars.
but for tomorrow night And it's too late.
I need it for tomorrow night. Do you have to buy it tonight?
It's too early now. No, I don't.
But tomorrow night it's too late. It's too late now.
I'd like to have the money tonight. I can buy it tomorrow night.
Do you know where my son is? We can go to the supermarket.
Where's the Persian restaurant? tomorrow night
Do you know where the restaurant is? We can go tomorrow night.
It's far. It's too late tonight.
And it's too late now. We can go together tomorrow night.
It's too far. Thanks a lot.
Are you going to eat there? I can borrow twelve dollars from my
No, it's too far. son.
And I don't have a lot of money. That's too much.
How much do you have? Ten dollars is too much for a book.
I have eleven dollars. We only need eleven more dollars.
Or maybe I have twelve dollars. But thanks anyway.
I'm not sure. That's too much money.
That's a lot of money. It's not too much.
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Excuse me. How much is a coffee? Do you know where your money is?
It's seven dollars. No, I don't know where it is.
That's too much. I have more money at home.
Excuse me, ma'am. Do you know where my house is?
Do you know where Sunset Avenue No, I don't know where your house is.
is? No, I don't know where it is.
Yes, I do. I want some water.
No, I don't. Here you are.
How much? Thanks a lot.
How much do you want to borrow? That's a lot of water.
I have to borrow a lot of money.
Part 16
You owe.
You owe me.
You want some Pepsi.
Do you want some Pepsi? I have thirteen dollars.
some money fourteen
You owe me some money. Where's my wallet?
Do you owe me some money? It's on the floor.
I don't understand you. You owe me fourteen dollars.
I don't owe you. How much do I owe you?
I don't owe you anything. You don't owe me anything.
Are you sure? Who is that?
Yes, I'm sure. That's my daughter.
Do you owe me? That's my husband.
No, I don't owe you. He's in Iran now.
Yes, I owe you a lot. He wants some tea.
How much? Is he your husband?
How much do you owe me? ________________
thirteen dollars I want to buy it.
You owe me. I don't have any money.
You owe me thirteen dollars. I can't buy it.
Are you sure? I need eleven dollars.
Yes, I am. I want to give you twelve dollars.
Here's a dollar. Thanks a lot.
How much do I owe you? I'm going to have dinner now.
You owe me thirteen dollars. It's too early.
I don't owe you thirteen dollars. I have a lot of money.
Then how much do you owe me? How much money do you have?
only I have twelve dollars.
only four dollars That's not a lot.
or maybe five dollars We need more money.
How much do you owe me? Maybe we can borrow some money.
twelve dollars Can we go to the supermarket now?
only twelve dollars No, it's too late now.
I owe you nine dollars. We can go tomorrow.
I only have three dollars. But we're going to go to Canada
I only owe you three dollars. tomorrow.
how much? We're going to Canada tomorrow
How much do you owe me? night.
only three dollars all right
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I have some money in my wallet. How much do you owe me?

I have some cash in my wallet. How much do I owe you?
in my wallet six dollars
in your house Do you owe me thirteen dollars?
My wallet's in your house. No, I owe you ten dollars.
I owe you some money. only ten dollars?
You owe me some money. fourteen dollars
But you don't owe me a lot. fourteen
You only owe me thirteen dollars. I owe you fourteen dollars.
That's not too much money. more
______________________ I think.
A: Hello, Mina. You owe me more.
B: Hello, Jim. I think you owe me more.
A: Can I borrow some money, Mina? You owe me a lot of money.
B: Do you want cash? You speak better than me.
A: Yes, please. better than me
B: Okay. I have some cash in my more than me
wallet. How much do you need? more than that
A: Fourteen dollars. I owe you thirteen dollars.
B: That's a lot of money. I only have You owe me more than that.
ten dollars with me, but I can give four You owe me fourteen dollars.
more all right
dollars tomorrow night. Here's fourteen dollars.
A: I need the money now. Tomorrow That's only thirteen dollars.
night is too late anyway. I'm sorry.
B: All right. Then here's ten dollars. Here's a dollar.
Maybe Sarah can give you some more I want to give you your money.
money. wallet
A: Thanks a lot. your money
B: You're welcome. your wallet
________________ my wallet
It's late. Where's Main Street?
It's too late. Where's my wallet?
It's not too late. Your wallet's here.
Where's my wallet? It's here.
It's on the floor. It's there.
Your wallet is on the floor. Do you know where Bundy Avenue is?
I don't know where it is. Do you know where my wallet is?
I need some money. No, I don't.
I want to borrow some money. Yes, I do.
from Ali Where is it?
Who is Ali? It's there.
Who's Ali? Is that your wallet?
Who's Mina? No, that's not mine.
who? Yes, that's mine.
Where are you? I live in Iran.
Who are you? in Iran
I'm Shadi. my wallet
Hello, Shadi. How are you? in my wallet
I'm fine, thanks. I have some money.
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He's eating lunch. That's my son.

My son's eating lunch. Who's that?
He's eating lunch. That's my son.
Where's your daughter? That's my daughter.
My daughter's eating lunch, too. daughter
My daughter wants to go to Iran. my daughter
But my son's here. That's my daughter.
But my son is here. And that's my son.
He's drinking tea. _______________
Who's that? owe
He's my husband Ali. You owe me.
And that's my daughter Sahar. thirteen
Your wallet's on the floor. wallet
Thanks a lot. water
You're welcome. daughter
_______
Who's that?
Part 17 That's my husband.
husband
fifteen Where's your husband?
sixteen My husband is in Iran now.
seventeen He is in Iran now.
eighteen he
nineteen I am.
she He is.
She's my daughter. He's.
He'd like to eat something, too. He's in Iran.
Does your daughter live here? That's not my wallet.
Does your son want to eat? He's not my husband.
Ask me. Is he your husband?
Ask me where Tehran is? No, he's not my husband.
Ask me if I have a car? No, he's not.
Tell me. Yes, he is.
Tell me you live in Iran. Yes, he is my husband.
I don't know who that is. He wants some tea.
Where does your daughter want to go? He wants some water.
_______________________________ My husband speaks English very well.
Who's that? He speaks English very well.
That's my husband. He's at the mall now.
Is Ali home? I'm going to the mall.
No, he's not home. He's going to the mall.
Ali's not home. Is he going to Iran?
He's not home. Yes, he is.
Where's my wallet? No, he's not.
It's on the floor. He wants to live here.
I owe you a lot. He lives here.
I owe you fourteen dollars. Where's your son?
You don't owe me fourteen dollars. He's at home.
Then how much do I owe you? What is he doing there?
You only owe me thirteen dollars. What's he doing there?
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Do you want to speak with your fifteen dollars

husband? fifteen
Yes, I do. I owe you a lot of money.
Yes, please. Ali owes you a lot, too.
No, not now. He only owes me fifteen dollars.
Where's my daughter? sixteen
She's here. sixteen dollars
She can speak English. six
I would like to eat something. sixteen
and your husband? seven
My husband would like to eat seventeen
something, too. eight
He would like to eat something, too. eighteen
I'd like to eat something. four
He'd like to eat something, too. fourteen
and your daughter? fifteen
She'd like to eat something, too. five
She wants to eat something. twelve
You want to eat. eleven
Do you want to eat? thirteen
Your son wants to eat. three
Does your son want to eat? a lot
do you? a lot of money
does your daughter? a lot of water
does she? That's a lot of water.
do you? That's too much water.
does your husband? My son's going to go to Iran.
does he? He wants to go tomorrow.
I live here. He's going to go tomorrow night.
Do you live here? My son wants to speak with you.
My son lives here. He wants to speak with you.
Does your son live here? Is that your daughter?
Does he live here? Yes, she is my daughter.
My daughter understands English. she
She understands English. She is.
Does she understand Persian? She is my daughter.
No, she can't speak Persian. He's my son.
But my son understands Persian. He is my son.
He speaks English, too. She's my daughter.
___________________ She's not my daughter.
A: Mina, where's your daughter? She lives in Canada.
B: She's at the mall. My husband's there, too.
A: What does she want to buy? Where's my daughter?
B: She wants to buy a book. Where's she?
A: What are you doing tonight Mina? Where's my son?
B: I'm going to the supermarket. I need Where's he?
to buy some food. Would you like to go Where is he?
with Is my husband there?
me? No, he's not.
Yes, he is.
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_________ A: Maybe, I'm not sure. I don't have

live any money with me.
I live. B: I can give you some money. I owe
lives you some money anyway. How much
She lives. do I owe
She lives in Canada. you?
one A: you owe me thirteen dollars.
eleven B: Here's fourteen dollars.
twelve A: But that's a dollar more than you
three owe me.
thirteen B: Give it to your daughter. I'm sure
fourteen she wants to buy something.
fifteen A: All right, thanks.
six B: You're welcome.
sixteen ________________
seventeen Ask me.
eighteen Where's my daughter?
nineteen I don't know where your daughter is.
if Who's that?
_ I don't know who that is.
Does your son live here? Do you want to go?
Ask me if my son lives here. Does your daughter want to go?
Does your son live here? Where do you want to go?
No, he lives in Iran. Where does your daughter want to go?
What do you want to buy? She wants to go to the restaurant.
I want to buy a book. When is she going there?
Is my son at your house? I don't know when she's going there.
No, he's not here. Ask me.
Yes, he's here. Where's Tehran?
Is she your daughter? Ask me where Tehran is.
Yes, she is. Where's Tehran?
No, she's not. Tehran is in Iran.
Do you drink coffee? Tehran's in Iran.
Yes, I do. When are you going to Iran?
No, I don't. Ask me when I'm going to Iran.
Does your daughter drink coffee? When are you going to Iran?
Does she drink coffee? I'm going to Iran tomorrow.
Yes, she drinks coffee. Where are you from?
Yes, she does. Where's your husband from?
Do you want to buy a car? He's from Iran.
Does your husband want to buy a car? Ask me where my husband is from.
Does he want to buy a car? Where's your husband from?
Yes, he does. He's from Iran.
No, he doesn't. Ask me where he is now.
He doesn't want to buy a car. Where is he now?
My daughter doesn't want to live here. He's in Canada now.
She doesn't want to live here. Ask me if I have a car.
Where does she live? Do you have a car?
What does she do? Yes, I do.
What does she want to buy? No, I don't.
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A: Does your son know you're here? Do you live in Iran?

B: I don't know if he knows I'm here. I No, I don't.
don't know if he knows that. I think he Yes, I do.
knows Does your husband want some
that. Yes, he does. No, he doesn't. coffee?
Yes, he does.
Part 18 No, he doesn't.
Tell me.
Tell me you live in Iran.
That's my friend Ali. I live in Iran.
twenty dollars Ali wants to buy a car.
thirty I live in Canada.
forty Your daughter doesn't drink coffee.
fifty She speaks English very well.
expensive a lot
cheap better
It's very expensive. a lot better
It's too expensive. I speak English a lot better now.
Ask him. _________________________
Ask her. A: Who's that? Do you know who that
Speak with him. is?
Speak with her. B: I don't know who that is.
That's for you. A: Where's my son? Do you know
___________ where my son is?
my husband B: I don't know where he is.
your daughter A: Where's my wallet? Do you know
Where's my wallet? where my wallet is?
It's on the floor. B: I don't know where your wallet is. I
Do you know where my wallet is? don't know where it is.
No, I don't know where it is. A: What's that? Do you know what that
When is Ali going to Iran? is?
I don't know when he wants to go. B: I don't know what that is.
and Shadi? A: When does your daughter want to
When does she want to go to Iran? go to Iran? Do you know when your
She's going to Iran tomorrow night. daughter
Does Shadi know you're here? wants to go to Iran?
Yes, she does. B: I don't know when she wants to go
No, she doesn't. to Iran.
six A: Does your husband drink coffee?
sixteen Do you know if your husband drinks
seventeen books coffee?
eighteen cars B: I don't know if he drinks coffee.
nineteen dollars A: How much does my son owe you?
eleven dollars Do you know how much my son owes
thirteen Pepsis you?
How much is a coffee? B: I don't know how much he owes me,
It's only a dollar. but I know he doesn't owe me a lot.
How much does Ali owe you? A: Is your son In Canada now? Do you
twenty dollars know if your sons in Canada now?
twenty B: I don't know if he is in Canada.
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your friend 98
your friend Ali asgarbake@gmail.com _ __ ÓÑÏ
Does your friend Ali have any money? Ali owes me twenty dollars.
I don't know. He owes me twenty dollars.
Ask me. That's not much.
ask But I think that's a lot.
your friend four
Ask your friend. twenty
If we can borrow some money? twenty-four
Tell me. twenty-seven
Tell your friend Ali. twenty-nine
Tell your friend Ali we need some twenty-one
money. I can't give you twenty-five dollars.
Tell him. I have ten dollars.
Tell him we need money. And I have to borrow twenty dollars.
Tell your friend Ali we need money. I need thirty dollars.
Tell him we need money. thirty
Ask me. three
Ask him. thirty-three
Do you know where Mina is? thirty-two
Yes, She's home. twenty-three
Tell her. Does your husband want to buy a car?
Tell Mina I can't go to the mall. Yes, he does.
Tell her I can't go to the mall. No, he doesn't.
Ask Ali if he wants to go to the mall. I don't know if he wants to buy a car.
Ask him if he wants to go to the mall. Who's that?
______________________________ He's my friend.
A: Jim, are you going to buy a car my friend
today? He's my friend.
B: No, I don't think I can buy it today. I She's my friend.
need some more money. one book
A: But you can speak with your friend I have two books.
Mina. Maybe you can borrow some I have two friends.
money from Does your friend live here?
her. No, my friend lives in Shiraz.
B: Mina is in Iran now. My friend would like to drink some
A: Where's Navid? Is he in Iran, too? water.
B: No, he's here. He'd like to drink some water.
A: You can ask him. Maybe he can Do you have any money?
give you some money. Yes, I do.
B: But I don't know where he is now. How much do you need?
A: Do you know how much you need? I need forty dollars.
B: What? I only have twenty dollars.
A: I'm asking you how much you need. forty
B: I don't need a lot. Are you going to forty-four
give me some money? I only have forty-five dollars.
A: Yes, I am. I don't have forty-eight dollars.
__________ But I can give you thirty-seven dollars.
My friend Ali lives in Canada. Do you have any money?
He's going to Iran tomorrow night. Yes, I have thirty-nine dollars.
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for you forty

______ I can give you forty dollars.
friend But I need more.
twenty I need fifty dollars.
thirty fifty
forty fifty-five
fifty fifty-six
expensive fifty-one
him I need that book.
Tell him. I need it.
her Can I buy it?
Ask her. How much is it?
_______ It's only three dollars.
for Ali It's cheap.
for my son cheap
for him You speak English very well.
for my daughter That book is very cheap.
for her That book's very cheap.
with him It's not late.
with her It's not cheap.
I want to speak with Ali. Is Mina home?
I want to speak with him. Yes, she is.
I want to buy a book for Ali. Do you want to speak with her?
I want to buy a book for him. Ask her.
What are you going to buy for Mina? If she knows where my book is?
I want to buy a wallet for her. Ask her if she knows where my book
I don't know what to buy for her. is.
Does Ali know where Mina is? Your book is with Ali.
No, he doesn't know where she is. with whom?
Tell me. with Ali
Speak with me. Is Ali there?
Speak with your husband. No, he's not.
Speak to your husband. Please tell him I need my book.
Speak with him. Please tell him I need it.
Speak to him. How much is a coffee?
Speak to your daughter. It's six dollars.
Speak to her. That's not cheap.
How much is that book? That's very expensive.
It's fifty dollars. expensive
That's too expensive. That's very expensive.
No, it's fifteen dollars. It's not cheap.
Then it's cheap. It's expensive.
It's too late.
Part 19 It's too expensive.
It's very expensive.
It's not very expensive.
I'm tired. It's not too expensive.
why? Yes, it's very expensive.
because It's too expensive for me.
enough for me
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why not? enough money

Do you know a good restaurant? Do you have enough money?
Yes, I do. dress
Can we go to the mall, too? a glass of water
No, we can't. a glass of milk
why not? fast
Because it's late now. faster
I'm tired. You speak too fast.
You're tired. We can go earlier.
He's tired. why not?
She's tired. ________
Is your husband going to the How much is that book?
supermarket? It's forty dollars.
No, he's tired now. It's too expensive.
Are you tired? No, it's not expensive.
Yes, a little. It's cheap.
I need some money. What's that?
I can give you thirty dollars. That's for you.
That's not enough. Oh, thank you.
enough You're welcome.
Do you have enough money? I'm going to buy a car.
I'm not sure. for my son
I only have fifty dollars. I'm going to buy a car for him.
I think that's enough. why?
enough money Do you want to go?
It's expensive. When do you want to go?
It's enough. Why do you want to go?
Is it enough? because
No, it's not enough. Why do you want to buy that car?
Yes, it's enough. Because it's very cheap.
What do you want to buy with your Why do you want to go to the mall?
money? Because I have to buy something.
dress I don't want to speak with him.
I want to buy a dress. why not?
_________________ Would you like to have dinner with
A: Hello, Jim. me?
B: Hello, Mina. How are you? No, I can't have dinner with you.
A: Fine, thanks. And you? why not?
B: I'm fine, thank you. Because I have to go to the store.
A: I want to go to the mall, Jim. with my friend
B: Why? Who's your friend?
A: Because I want to buy a dress. You don't know her.
Would you like to go with me? She's from Iran.
B: No, thanks. Can you buy that car for me?
A: Why not? No, I can't.
B: I'm a little tired today. Do you have why not?
enough money? Because it's very expensive.
A: I'm not sure. How much is a dress? Yours is very expensive, too.
B: I don't know, maybe forty dollars. Yes, but mine is better than that.
How much do you have? Can we go to a restaurant now?
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Yes, a little. A: I only have thirty dollars in my

How much is that dress? wallet.
It's thirty-two dollars. B: Okay. Here's twenty dollars for you.
That's not too expensive. Now you have fifty dollars.
I'd like to buy it. A: Do you think that's enough?
my husband B: I think it is.
my husband and I A: Are you sure?
My husband and I would like to go to B: Yes, I am.
the restaurant. A: Very well. Thanks a lot.
my son and I B: You're welcome.
my daughter and I ________________
you and I How much is that dress?
My husband and I drink a lot of milk. It's fifty-three dollars.
But my son doesn't drink any milk. It's very cheap.
What would you like to drink? forty-eight
a glass of water, please seventeen
I don't understand what you want. thirty-nine
You speak too fast. twenty-one
fast Does your son live in Iran?
You speak very well. No, he lives in Canada.
very fast Why does he live there?
You speak very fast. Because my daughter lives there, too.
You speak too much. My son lives with her.
I'm sorry. You speak too fast. Do you have enough cash in your
I can't understand you. wallet?
faster No, I don't.
cheap Yes, I do.
cheaper Can I borrow thirty-five dollars from
early you?
earlier sure
Your car is a good car. Can you give me a coffee?
Your car is a better car. sure
__________________ Here you are.
why? Does Shadi want to drink something?
why not? Yes, she does.
why not today? What would she like to drink?
because She wants a glass of water.
tired glass
I'm tired. a glass of water, please
enough Do you have a glass?
dress Why do you want a glass?
drink Because I want to drink some water.
dress milk
sure a glass of water
glass a glass of milk
glass of water Can I have a glass of milk?
milk sure
a glass of milk Are you tired?
early Yes, I am.
earlier No, I'm not.
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We only have thirty-five dollars. good

That's a lot of money. better
But I want to buy a dress. _____
And the dress is very expensive. a good house
Are you buying it for your daughter? a better house
Yes, I'm buying it for her. Do you have enough money?
But I need twenty-five more dollars. No, I need some money.
Do you need it fast? Can I borrow some from you?
Yes, I do. sure.
_______ why not?
A: We're going to eat something now. My son wants a glass of water.
B: I'm a little tired now. Maybe we can My daughter wants some milk.
go later. You have to drink a lot of water.
A: I don't want to go with you. I want to Water's good for you.
go with my friend Shadi. We want to earlier
go to the We can go there earlier.
mall, too. she want's to buy a dress, faster
but she doesn't have enough money. a little faster
Can I Can you speak a little faster?
borrow some money from you? sure
B: Sure, how much would you like?
A: Fifty dollars, please.
B: That's too much. Fifty dollars is a lot Part 20
of money, and I don't think, that you
need that good morning
much money. good afternoon
A: Then give me forty dollars. I have good evening
ten dollars anyway. good night
B: You only have ten dollars. Maybe Where's your wife?
you can go to the mall tomorrow night. What time is it?
A: No, we have to go earlier because It's nine o'clock.
she needs the dress for tomorrow It's eight thirty.
night. at eleven o'clock
B: All right. Here's thirty-five dollars. Is at what time?
that enough? I have sixty dollars.
A: It's more than enough. Thanks a lot. I need seventy dollars.
B: Would you like a glass of milk? If you want.
A: Not now. I have to go. _________
B: All right. Goodbye. Would you like a glass of milk?
_________________ why not?
good evening Tell me if that's enough.
good morning Yes, it's enough.
morning thanks a lot
good evening Can we go to the mall earlier?
good morning I'm tired now.
good night Maybe we can go tomorrow night.
good morning why tomorrow night?
good night why not tonight?
I don't have any money. Because my friend wants to go, too.
I have some money. But we don't have enough money.
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at four o'clock or at two o'clock? I have twenty-three dollars in my

Three o'clock is better. wallet.
What time is it now? Is that enough?
It's three thirty. Yes, you have enough money.
We're going to a restaurant tonight. Here's fourteen dollars.
when? Now you have thirty-seven dollars.
at what time? good evening
at seven forty good night
or at eight o'clock good morning
at what time? Where's your wife?
at eight thirty-five Do you know where your wife is?
Do you have enough money? I think she's at the mall.
Yes, I have a lot of money. I think she's buying a dress.
How much do you have? She's going to Paris tomorrow night.
I have sixty dollars. Where's your husband?
I only have thirty-three dollars. He's at home.
I have more than sixty dollars. He's eating breakfast.
I have sixty-five dollars. My wife's eating at the mall.
I need seventy dollars. What time is it?
That's a lot of money. I don't know.
good evening But it's very early.
It's only one o'clock now. Is your wife home now?
then good afternoon Yes, she is.
good afternoon What time is it?
It's not one o'clock. It's nine o'clock.
It's one thirty. No, it's eight o'clock.
good afternoon. Where's your wife now?
Now I need seventy-five dollars. She's home.
How much do you have now? What time is it?
I have ten dollars. It's eight thirty.
Then you need sixty-five more dollars. No, it's eight forty.
What time is it? It's nine o'clock.
I think it's six o'clock. thirty-five
I have to go to the store. It's eight thirty-five.
at what time? No, it's nine forty-five.
What time do you have to go? What time is it now?
Do you know where the store is? It's ten o'clock.
Do you know what time you have to It's three nineteen.
go? Then I have to go to the mall.
We can go together. why?
at what time? Why do you have to go to the mall?
at six thirty Because my wife's there.
My wife is there now. And I want to buy a dress for her.
And she needs seventy dollars. When do you want to go to the mall?
But I only have sixty-seven dollars. What time do you want to go?
You can borrow three dollars from me. at eleven o'clock
Do you want to go with my car? at three o'clock
sure What time do you have to go?
If you want. four o'clock
We can go with my car if you want. at four o'clock
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sure. Do you know what time do you if

go to the restaurant? If you'd like.
B: We're going at eight thirty. We can go to the restaurant later.
A: Maybe I can go with you. We can go later if you'd like.
B: Okay. _______________________
evening
good evening
Part 21 morning
good morning
good morning good afternoon
good afternoon night
good evening good night
good night wife
Where's your wife? Where's your wife?
What time is it? time
It's nine o'clock. What time is it?
It's eight thirty. o'clock
at eleven o'clock It's two o'clock.
at what time? six
I have sixty dollars. sixty
I need seventy dollars. seventeen
If you want. if
_________ If you want.
Would you like a glass of milk? If you'd like.
why not? __________
Tell me if that's enough. good afternoon
Yes, it's enough. _____________
thanks a lot A: Good morning, Omid.
Can we go to the mall earlier? B: It's not morning. It's two o'clock.
I'm tired now. A: Then good afternoon.
Maybe we can go tomorrow night. B: No, I'm sorry. It's seven o'clock.
why tomorrow night? A: Then good evening. How are you?
why not tonight? B: I'm fine, thanks. And you?
Because my friend wants to go, too. A: Fine, thank you. I want to go to the
But we don't have enough money. mall.
We only have thirty-five dollars. B: When do you want to go? Do you
That's a lot of money. want to go now?
But I want to buy a dress. A: It's too early now.
And the dress is very expensive. B: Then at what time?
Are you buying it for your daughter? A: I think seven thirty's fine. You can
Yes, I'm buying it for her. go with me if you'd like.
But I need twenty-five more dollars. B: I have to go to a restaurant with my
Do you need it fast? wife tonight. But thanks anyway.
Yes, I do. A: Do you have enough money?
_______ B: I have sixty-five dollars. And you?
A: We're going to eat something now. do you have enough?
B: I'm a little tired now. Maybe we can A: I know. I've more than sixty-five
go later. dollars. I think I have seventy-three
dollars. I'm not
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She's going to Paris tomorrow night. A: I don't want to go with you. I want to
Where's your husband? go with my friend Shadi. We want to
He's at home. go to the
He's eating breakfast. mall, too. she want's to buy a dress,
My wife's eating at the mall. but she doesn't have enough money.
What time is it? Can I
I don't know. borrow some money from you?
But it's very early. B: Sure, how much would you like?
Is your wife home now? A: Fifty dollars, please.
Yes, she is. B: That's too much. Fifty dollars is a lot
What time is it? of money, and I don't think, that you
It's nine o'clock. need that
No, it's eight o'clock. much money.
Where's your wife now? A: Then give me forty dollars. I have
She's home. ten dollars anyway.
What time is it? B: You only have ten dollars. Maybe
It's eight thirty. you can go to the mall tomorrow night.
No, it's eight forty. A: No, we have to go earlier because
It's nine o'clock. she needs the dress for tomorrow
thirty-five night.
It's eight thirty-five. B: All right. Here's thirty-five dollars. Is
No, it's nine forty-five. that enough?
What time is it now? A: It's more than enough. Thanks a lot.
It's ten o'clock. B: Would you like a glass of milk?
It's three nineteen. A: Not now. I have to go.
Then I have to go to the mall. B: All right. Goodbye.
why? _________________
Why do you have to go to the mall? good evening
Because my wife's there. good morning
And I want to buy a dress for her. morning
When do you want to go to the mall? good evening
What time do you want to go? good morning
at eleven o'clock good night
at three o'clock good morning
What time do you have to go? good night
four o'clock I don't have any money.
at four o'clock I have some money.
at four o'clock or at two o'clock? I have twenty-three dollars in my
Three o'clock is better. wallet.
What time is it now? Is that enough?
It's three thirty. Yes, you have enough money.
We're going to a restaurant tonight. Here's fourteen dollars.
when? Now you have thirty-seven dollars.
at what time? good evening
at seven forty good night
or at eight o'clock good morning
at what time? Where's your wife?
at eight thirty-five Do you know where your wife is?
Do you have enough money? I think she's at the mall.
Yes, I have a lot of money. I think she's buying a dress.
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Where's your wife? How much do you have?

time I have sixty dollars.
What time is it? I only have thirty-three dollars.
o'clock I have more than sixty dollars.
It's two o'clock. I have sixty-five dollars.
six I need seventy dollars.
sixty That's a lot of money.
seventeen good evening
if It's only one o'clock now.
If you want. then good afternoon
If you'd like. good afternoon
__________ It's not one o'clock.
good afternoon It's one thirty.
_____________ good afternoon.
A: Good morning, Omid. Now I need seventy-five dollars.
B: It's not morning. It's two o'clock. How much do you have now?
A: Then good afternoon. I have ten dollars.
B: No, I'm sorry. It's seven o'clock. Then you need sixty-five more dollars.
A: Then good evening. How are you? What time is it?
B: I'm fine, thanks. And you? I think it's six o'clock.
A: Fine, thank you. I want to go to the I have to go to the store.
mall. at what time?
B: When do you want to go? Do you What time do you have to go?
want to go now? Do you know where the store is?
A: It's too early now. Do you know what time you have to
B: Then at what time? go?
A: I think seven thirty's fine. You can We can go together.
go with me if you'd like. at what time?
B: I have to go to a restaurant with my at six thirty
wife tonight. But thanks anyway. My wife is there now.
A: Do you have enough money? And she needs seventy dollars.
B: I have sixty-five dollars. And you? But I only have sixty-seven dollars.
do you have enough? You can borrow three dollars from me.
A: I know. I've more than sixty-five Do you want to go with my car?
dollars. I think I have seventy-three sure
dollars. I'm not If you want.
sure. Do you know what time do you We can go with my car if you want.
go to the restaurant? if
B: We're going at eight thirty. If you'd like.
A: Maybe I can go with you. We can go to the restaurant later.
B: Okay. We can go later if you'd like.
_______________________
evening
Part 22 good evening
morning
over here good morning
over there good afternoon
Who is it? night
It's me. good night
child wife
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Is she there? children

No, she's not. how many?
Yes, she is. How many children do you have?
Where's the restroom? big
It's here. Nice to meet you.
It's over here. Your daughter is very cute.
It's there. We don't have any children.
It's over there. ______________________
over there Excuse me. Where's the restroom?
Where's my husband? It's there.
He's over there. eighty
Where's my wallet? ninety
It's over there. eighty-seven
where? ninety-eight
over there What time is it?
on the floor It's five twenty.
Where are you from? It's four forty-five.
I'm from Iran. It's seven o'clock.
My wife is from Iran, too. That hotel is very expensive.
Nice to meet you. why?
Nice to meet you, too. Because it's at the beach.
Is your wife here now? every day
Yes, she's over there. I go to the beach every day.
child They go to the beach every day.
my child And then they go to the hotel.
I have one child. At what time do they go to the hotel?
That's my child. at four o'clock
children Tomorrow they're going to the beach
Do you have any money? again.
Do you have any children? I have to eat breakfast every day.
No, we don't have any children. That car is too small.
Yes, we have children. Why do you want to buy it?
how many? Because it's not expensive.
We have three children. You can buy a bigger car.
how many children? bigger
How many children do you have? a bigger house
We don't have any children. small
How many dollars do you have? smaller
I only have ninety dollars. bigger
How much money do you have? big
eighty dollars They have a big house.
That's not enough. My car is bigger than yours.
We need more money. Your car is smaller than mine.
How many cars do you have? Where's my wife?
We have two cars. Do you know where she is?
My car is very big. She is over here.
children over here
your children Where is she?
Do your children live here? over here
Yes, they do. there
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B: Nice to meet you, too. Where are No, they don't.

your children? They live in Iran.
A: The children are over there. Would My children live in Iran.
you like some coffee? Nice to meet you.
B: No, thanks. But I'd like some soda, Nice to meet you, too.
please. Why do you want to go to Mashhad?
A: I'm sorry. We don't have any soda. Because my children live there.
Would you like some tea or water? Is that your daughter?
B: Water's fine, thank you. Is Jim Yes, why?
home? cute
A: Yes, he's over there. She's very cute.
B: Can I speak with him, please? How many children do you have?
A: Sure, here's your water. I have two children.
B: Thank you. That's my daughter Mina.
A: You're welcome, John. She's very cute.
_____________________ Where's your son?
Nice to meet you. He's at the beach now.
Nice to meet you, too. He goes there every day.
Your children are very cute. ____________________
thanks small
Your children are cute, too. big
Yours are very cute, too. bigger
Who is it? over
It's me, Ali. over here
My wife wants to speak with you. over there
She wants to speak with you. child
They're my children. children
Are they your children? how many?
Yes, they are. how many children?
No, they're not. She's very cute.
That's my son Ali. He goes.
Does your child speak Persian? He goes there every day.
a little ____________________
My son understands Persian. Who's that?
But he can't speak Persian very well. That's my husband Omid.
Excuse me. Where's the restroom? Who is it?
It's over there. It's me.
It's over here. It's me Mina.
big Is that your husband?
Your son is very big. Is that you?
He is very big. Is that you, Ali?
That's my husband over there. Who's there?
Nice to meet you. It's me Sahar.
Nice to meet you, too. ___________
Do you have any children? A: Who is it? Who's there?
Yes, I do. B: It's John.
How many children do you have? A: Who?
I only have a son. B: John Peters.
Does your son live with you? A: Oh, yes. nice to meet you, john.
Yes, he does.
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Yes, I think that's enough. No, he doesn't.

four We're going home now.
hundred But the children want to go to the
four hundred beach.
seven hundred Who is it?
eight hundred Is that you, Shadi?
one hundred Yes, it's me.
three hundred
twenty-seven
three hundred twenty-seven Part 23
two hundred sixty-five
eight hundred seventeen hundred
nine hundred four I have a hundred dollars.
How many children do you have? big enough
Is that your car? gas
Your car is not big enough. gas station
Because you have five children. more expensive
big enough It's only five kilometers.
cheap It's three miles.
cheap enough really?
good enough How far is Houston from here?
That house is too small for you. from here to Tehran
Yes, that's not big enough for me. How many kilometers is it to London?
We're going to Canada tomorrow. _______________________________
How far is Canada? Nice to meet you.
how far? Where are your children?
It's very far. They're over there.
Canada is very far from here. How many children do you have?
It's very far from here. We only have one child.
It's eight hundred miles from here. Who is it?
one mile It's me.
five hundred miles Is that you, Mina?
How far is the beach from here? Yes, it's me.
It's not very far. No, it's me Shadi.
It's only six miles. Then where's Mina?
It's only ten kilometers. I don't know where she is.
one kilometer Excuse me. Where's the restroom?
far It's over there.
how far? It's over here.
big I'm a little tired.
how big? Why are you tired?
How big is your house? I don't know.
It's not very big. Your daughter's very cute.
But it's big enough for me. Where are you going?
How far is your house from here? I'm going to the store.
It's only five miles. Do you have enough money?
It's only eight kilometers. No, I need some money.
really? How much do you need?
Yes, really. Is one hundred dollars enough?
That's not very far. hundred
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How do you know that? I'm buying a house.

Because my son lives there. really?
How much is gas in Canada? Yes, really.
I really don't know. How much is a house here?
We need some gas. I don't know.
Where can we buy some gas? But I think it's very expensive.
at a gas station more expensive
gas station Your house is more expensive than
a gas station mine.
the gas station But my car is more expensive than
Where's the gas station? yours.
It's over there. Your car's cheaper.
Can you tell me where the gas station And it's not big enough.
is? Is that your car?
Excuse me. Where can I buy some No, my car is over there.
gas? ____________________
at a gas station A: Hello, Steve. How are you?
over there at the gas station B: I'm fine, thanks. And you?
Is Houston very far from here? A: Very well. What are you going to do
from here to Houston tomorrow, Steve?
my house B: I want to go to London tomorrow.
from here to my house A: Oh, really? How far is London from
It's two miles from here to my house. here?
It's four kilometers from here to the gas B: It's not very far. it's only two
station. hundred kilometers.
from there A: Two hundred kilometers? How
It's eighteen miles from there to here. many miles is that?
______________________________ B: I think that's a hundred twenty-five
hundred miles, but I'm not sure.
drink A: Are your children and your wife
big enough going with you?
how far? B: Yes, they are. We're going together.
How far is it? A: Really? Are you going to a hotel in
kilometer London?
really B: No, we're not. We have some very
station good friends in London. We don't need
from to go to
from here a hotel.
from there A: Okay, Steve. I have to go now.
London Goodbye.
_______ B: Goodbye.
How many children do you have? __________
How many miles is it? What do you want to do tomorrow?
from here to Los Angeles How far is Manchester from here?
How many miles is it from here to Los You need a lot of gas.
Angeles? gas
How many kilometers is it from here to Gas is very expensive in Los Angeles.
Frankfort? But it's more expensive in London.
I think it's three hundred fifty really?
kilometers. Yes, really.
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three sons and two daughters really?

They go to the beach a lot. Yes, or maybe more.
They're going again tomorrow. I'm not sure.
We're going to buy that house. I have to buy some gas.
Is it big enough? Do you know where the gas station is?
I think The gas station is on Main Street.
You need a bigger house. expensive
A bigger house is more expensive, too. more expensive
How much money do you have now? Gas is more expensive here.
I have nine hundred fifty dollars. enough money
I want to buy a small car. enough gas
Is that small enough? Do you have enough gas?
No, I need a smaller car. Yes, I do.
____________________ No, I don't.
A: Hi, Joe. What are you doing? How far is Esfahan?
B: I'm going to buy a gas station. How many kilometers is it to Esfahan?
A: Really? I think it's better if you buy a It's six hundred twenty-five kilometers.
house. It's three hundred ninety miles.
B: I don't have enough money to buy a Where's the gas station?
big house now, but if I buy a gas Is it very far from here?
station, I can No, It's only two miles from here.
buy a bigger house for my children and It's over there.
wife later. Nice to meet you, too.
A: Is it more expensive for you to buy a
house or a gas station?
B: It's more expensive for me to buy a Part 24
gas station now, but I can buy a house
later with hi
the money from the gas station. two thousand dollars
A: How far is the gas station from your This is my friend.
house? nine in the morning
B: It's very far from your house. Maybe say
two or three hundred miles. Try to say.
A: How many miles is it from here? Wait here.
B: It's only five miles from here. Come in.
A: Okay. I have to go now. Goodbye. I think so.
B: Goodbye. He has to come, too.
__________ _______________
Hello, how are you? I need some gas.
hi really?
Hi, how are you? How far is the gas station?
How much money do you have? It's only one mile from here.
I have three hundred dollars. How much money do you need?
How much more do you need? How much gas do you need?
two thousand dollars I don't need a lot.
four hundred dollars But I want a lot of milk.
four thousand dollars for your car?
ten thousand dollars No, for my children.
I have twenty thousand dollars. How many children do you have?
That's a lot of money. I have five children.
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I'm fine, thanks. hello

When are you going to come here? This is my friend.
I don't know. Who's that?
I'm going to buy something. Who's this?
I'm buying something now. This is my friend Mina.
I'm coming now. Nice to meet you, Mina.
How much money do you have? Nice to meet you, too.
I have a lot of money. You're very cute.
I have more than six thousand dollars. thanks a lot
Is this your wallet? This is a good restaurant.
I think so. Is this your car?
Is this your money? No, I have a smaller car.
I think so. My car is smaller than this.
________ good morning
hi What time would you like to have
thousand breakfast?
this nine in the morning
This is my friend. We're going to the mall at ten o'clock.
morning We're going to the mall in the morning.
in the morning I have to buy some gas.
try My car doesn't have any gas.
Try to say. We can buy gas in the morning, too.
wait say
wife I need a smaller car.
wait I need more gas.
what? I need some gas now.
well I speak English.
want I speak English very well now.
wait Try to say.
Wait here, please. I'd like to have breakfast in the
Come in. morning.
think Now try to say.
I think so. I'd like to have breakfast later.
________ Excuse me, ma'am.
What are you doing? Is Sarah home?
I'm going to wait here. Yes, she's home.
I'm waiting for my son. Wait here.
I'm waiting for him here. Can you wait here?
Are you going to come in? I can't wait.
I'm going to come in later. I'm sorry, but Sarah is not home.
Where's your son? Would you like to wait for her?
He's coming here. sure
Where's your son coming from? Come in.
He's coming from Toronto. Come in, please.
I'm waiting for him here. Would you like to come in?
How far is Toronto from here? You can wait over there.
Toronto's very far from here. Come in.
How many kilometers is it? Wait here.
It's three thousand kilometers from Come here.
here. Hi, Sarah. How are you?
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B: Goodbye. really?
Are you sure?
Part 25 I think so.
I don't know.
I don't think so.
people We have to go to the hotel now.
I know a lot of people. and your son?
how many people? He has to come, too.
They're nice people. I have to go.
my family He has to go.
There are good restaurants here. I have a thousand dollars.
our house He has a thousand dollars.
with us Is your daughter coming, too?
which? Yes, she has to come, too.
Which book is yours? My daughter's coming, too.
which one? Does she have any money?
that one Yes, she has a lot of money.
this one But my son has more money.
the big one Does he have more money than you?
which way? No, he doesn't have more money than
which way is Los Angeles? me.
It's not this way. But he has more money than my wife.
_____________ really?
Hi, Ali. How are you? Yes, really.
Fine, thanks. Does he have more money than me?
Come in, please. I don't think so.
Is the Persian restaurant on wait
Washington Street? ____
I don't think so. A: Hi, Charles. Are you coming to the
How much money do you have? restaurant, too?
I have a thousand dollars. B: No, I have to go to the mall in
five thousand morning. I'm trying to buy a dress for
one thousand my wife.
two thousand four hundred A: The mall is more expensive than the
eight thousand nine hundred stores.
This is my house. B: I don't think so.
Is this your wallet? A: We can ask my son, but we have to
No, that's not mine. wait. He's eating breakfast.
Ali, where are you? B: Does he have to go to the mall, too?
I'm coming. A: He has to buy something, but I don't
eight o'clock in the morning think he's going to buy anything from
Does Ali want to go to Chicago? the mall.
Yes, he does. He thinks the mall is too expensive.
When is he going? B: Really? Not the mall I go to.
tomorrow at seven o'clock in the A: How much do you think this dress is
morning at the mall you go to?
Does your daughter have a car? B: I don't know how much this dress is,
No, but she wants to buy a car. but it's not more expensive than the
She has two thousand dollars. store.
A: Okay. I have to go now. Goodbye.
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Are they very expensive? I want to give her four thousand

No, they're not. dollars.
There are big supermarkets in Tehran. Can she buy a good car?
Are there good supermarkets in Iran? with six thousand dollars
Yes, there are. I think so.
This is my house. Can you wait here for me?
That's our house. I'm a little tired.
our house Ali, are you coming?
our children Yes, but wait a little, please.
Our children live in Iran. I have to go to the restroom.
They don't live here. I know a good restaurant.
Where's my car? How far is it from here?
Where's our car? It's not very far.
It's over there. It's only two kilometers.
Our car is over there. I know a lot of people.
My son's coming here tonight. a lot of people
He wants to have dinner. people
with us how many people?
He wants to have dinner with us. How many dollars do you have here?
really? How many people do you know here?
What time is he coming? I know a lot of people here.
at seven o'clock Where are your children?
______________ They're in Canada.
A: Hi, Jim. How are you? people
B: Hi, Ali. I'm okay. Thanks. good people
A: Jim, we're going to Houston They're good people.
tomorrow. Would you like to come with They're nice people.
us? A lot of people go to the beach
B: Sure, what time are you going? everyday.
A: Six o'clock in the morning. Gas is more expensive here.
B: That's too early, Ali. I don't know that.
A: I know, but I'd like to have lunch in A lot of people don't know that.
Houston. I'm going to Houston tomorrow.
B: Is your family going with you? Is your wife going with you?
A: Yes, they are. Yes, she is.
B: How many miles is it to Houston? and your children?
A: I'm not sure. I think it's two hundred They're coming, too.
miles. I'm going with my family.
B: Then we need a lot of gas. family
A: Yes, we do. You have a big family.
B: Do you have a big car Ali? But we're small family.
A: Yes, our car is big enough for our We're only three people.
family. Does your family live here?
B: Can my family go with us? Yes, they live here.
A: How many people are there in your I'd like to have dinner now.
family? Do you know a good restaurant?
B: It's my wife and three children. Yes, I do.
A: Then we need two cars. There are good restaurants here.
______________________ There are two restaurants on Sunset
a lot of money Avenue.
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my family a lot of books

there are There are a lot of books here.
our Which one is yours?
our house which one?
which? which?
what? That's our car.
win which one?
where? that one
which? this one
way Is it this one?
which way? No, it's that one.
one which store?
which one? which hotel?
this one which supermarket?
that one which gas station?
It isn't. which house?
It isn't this way. that house
_____________ this house?
Excuse me. Which way is the mall? No, that one.
which mall? Which gas station is cheaper?
the big one that one
the small one this one
the smaller one I think that gas station is cheaper.
The big mall's that way. This one is more expensive.
The big mall is that way. We need some gas.
this way or that way? from here to Los Angeles
It's this way. How far is it from here to Los Angeles?
thanks a lot It's very far.
You're welcome. Which way is Los Angeles?
which dress? Which way is Miami?
the cheaper one which?
the more expensive one which way?
This is our son Ali. this way
Come in, please. that way
Ali has to go to Esfahan. Which way is Main Street?
at six o'clock in the morning Is it this way?
Gas is very expensive in Canada. No, It's that way.
Do you think so? It's not this way.
Yes, I think so. It isn't this way.
Where are they? Is Omid home?
Where are the people? No, he's not.
They're nice people. No, he isn't.
There are a lot of people in the and Mina?
restaurant. Are they in Iran?
How many people are there? No, they're not.
There are thirty people. No, they aren't.
Which one is your house? ____________
the big one people
the small one a lot of people
with me family
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which one? with us

the big one Tell me.
There are two gas stations here. Tell us.
Which one is bigger?
Which one is smaller? Part 26
Which one is more expensive?
Which one is better? still
Mina has a friend in Paris. We still need money.
Ali lives with us. Ali's still in Iran.
He lives with us. ten meters
He still lives with us. thirty feet
still square
I need some money. square meter
I can give you fifty dollars. eighty square meters
That's not enough. three hundred square feet
I still need more money. How many square meters is your
Where's your family? house?
My family is still in Iran. I don't live there anymore.
I'm waiting for you. straight ahead
Where are you? seven gallons
I'm still waiting for you. forty liters
I'm coming. two dollars per liter
That's your car. Mrs. Johnson
That's yours. Mr. Johnson
That's our car. __________
That's ours. My family lives in Vancouver.
Your house is on Main Street. Our son is going to Iran.
Yours is on Main Street. Our daughter is going with him, too.
But ours is on Washington Street. with him
You owe me some money. with her
I don't think so. with us
Yes, you owe me two hundred sixty How many people are they?
dollars. They're only eight people.
Are you sure? Ali, do you want to come with us?
Yes, you can ask your wife. No, I'm going with my friends.
If you want. which way?
Here's two hundred dollars. this way
You still owe me sixty dollars. that way
Do you still live on Sunset Avenue? Which car is yours?
No, I don't live there anymore. this one
I don't live there anymore. that one
Does your son still live in Los the big one
Angeles? the small one
No, he doesn't live there anymore. Which way is Homburg?
not today It's that way.
not anymore Are you sure?
Can I borrow some money from you? I think so.
not anymore There are good hotels in London.
I can't give you money anymore. But they're very expensive.
How big is your house? That's our house.
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I need fifteen gallons. It's not very big.

two dollars per liter five miles
liter five kilometers
ten gallons of gas five meters
ten liters of gas two thousand meters
_____________ one meter
A: Excuse me, ma'am. Which way is square meter
Miami? square
B: I'm sorry. I don't know. one square meter
A: Sir, which way is Miami? four hundred square meters
C: It's straight ahead. one hundred twenty square meters
A: How far is it from here to Miami? Our house is two hundred square
C: I think it's seventy miles. meters.
A: Where is a gas station here? How many kilometers?
C: A gas station...? Do you need gas? How many meters?
A: Yes, I do. How many square meters?
C: Gas is very expensive here. How many square meters is your
A: How much is it? house?
C: It's three dollars per gallon. It's ninety square meters.
A: Three dollars...? That's too square foot
expensive. foot
C: I know, you can buy it Miami. It's one foot
cheaper over there. ten feet
A: But I'm not sure if I have enough nine hundred square feet
gas to Miami. three hundred twenty square meters
C: Then you have to buy it here. Excuse me. Which way is Oslo?
A: Thank you, sir. Is it that way?
C: You're welcome. No, it's not that way.
________________ It's this way.
Come in, please. It's straight ahead.
This is Mrs. Johnson. straight ahead
Mrs. Johnson It's straight ahead.
This is Mr. Johnson. Which way is Main Street?
Hello, Mr. Johnson. It's straight ahead.
Hello, Mrs. Johnson. this way
Nice to meet you, Mrs. Johnson. that way
How much is gas per liter? How many kilometers is it to Oslo?
______________________ It's only fifty kilometers.
still How big is your house?
store It's a thousand square meters.
still or maybe a thousand square feet
meter I'm going to Canada tomorrow.
ten meters at six o'clock in the morning
square Is gas more expensive in Canada?
square meter Yes, gas is very expensive in Canada.
square foot How much is it?
ten square feet How much is gas in Canada?
straight three dollars per gallon
square two dollars per gallon
straight How many gallons do you need?
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Turn right. ahead

Go straight ahead. straight ahead
Go two miles. liter
and then what? four liters
Then turn left. per
Do you want to go by car? two dollars per liter
Take my car. per
Can I take your car? gallon
not bad two dollars per gallon
Listen to me. ten gallons
Sweden Mr.
______ Hello, Mr. Johnson.
We still live in Los Angeles. which?
That's our house. way
which one? which way?
the big one __________
Your house is very big. Which way is Mashhad?
Yes, it's four thousand square feet. It's straight ahead.
It's four hundred square meters. Excuse me. Where's the gas station?
Our house is very small. It's on Sunset Avenue.
Ours is very small. Which way is Sunset Avenue?
It's smaller than yours. It's straight ahead.
I don't have money anymore. It's that way.
I don't want to eat rice anymore. It's this way.
I don't want to speak with her We have a big house.
anymore. But ours is bigger.
why not? How big is your house?
Because she doesn't listen to me. It's five thousand square feet.
listen That's very big.
Listen to me. It's three hundred square meters.
You don't listen to me. Would you like something to drink?
How much is gas here? Yes, please.
a dollar per liter Is coffee okay?
two dollars per gallon I don't drink coffee anymore.
How much gas do you need? But I still drink tea.
We only want five liters of gas. Which one is your wallet?
Mr. Smith, how are you? the small one
Fine, thank you. The small one is mine.
not bad How many people live here?
How are you? Maybe four people..., I don't know.
not bad
Hello Mrs. Johnson.
Where's your husband? Part 27
Sweden
He's still in Sweden. how long?
He wants to stay there. for five days
stay I want to stay here.
Do you want to stay here? left
Yes, I do. right
No, I don't. Turn left.
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Go two miles. I'm going to Manchester tomorrow.

Excuse me. Where's Main Street? how long?
Go straight ahead. Do you want to stay there?
Then turn left. How long do you want to stay there?
Go two miles, and then turn right. only three days
thanks day
You're welcome. ten days
How long are you going to stay in Los today
Angeles? That's for you.
four days for you
________ five days
A: Excuse me, sir. Which way is Main for five days
Street? We're going to Mashhad.
B: Main Street...? There are two Main for how long?
Streets here, one in Beverly Hills and for twenty days
one in Are you going by car?
Santa Monica. Which one do you Yes, we are.
want? But Mashhad's very far from here.
A: The one in Beverly hills. not bad
B: Okay. It's not very far from here. Go My son doesn't listen to me.
straight ahead, and then turn right. why not?
A: And then what? I don't know.
B: Then go straight ahead, and turn He wants to buy a house.
left on Harvard Avenue. And he doesn't have enough money.
A: Do you know how many miles it is He wants to borrow a lot of money.
from here? I tell him.
B: I think it's four miles. You can buy a smaller house.
A: Thank you, sir. You can still live with us.
B: You're welcome. You can still stay here.
________________ You don't need to buy a house.
Turn left. But he doesn't listen to me.
Turn right. I don't know what to do.
Go straight ahead. Excuse me. Which way is Disneyland?
then It's straight ahead.
then what? left
and then what? Turn left.
And then turn left. turn
_______________ left
listen You can't turn here.
Listen to me. You can't turn left here.
bad Turn right.
not bad right
Sweden left
stay You can't turn right here.
store straight ahead
speak Go straight ahead.
stay Then turn left.
long then
how long? Go straight ahead.
turn two miles
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I can't turn left there. right

How long does Mina want to stay Turn right.
here? Turn left.
She's staying here for twenty days. then
And then she wants to go to Hamadan. Then turn left.
Does she still live in Hamadan? Then go straight ahead.
not anymore That's my house.
She Lives in Tehran now. which one?
our house the one over there
Our house is three thousand square I'm going to the Persian restaurant.
feet. which one?
It's two hundred fifty square meters. the one on Main Street
It's too big. How long are you staying in London?
for three people I'm staying there for two days.
Are you going by car?
Part 28 Yes, London's not very far from here.
London isn't very far from here.
Please give me fifty dollars.
I can't find it. why?
I want to go to the grocery store. Because I need some money.
It's on your right. Because I'm going to buy something.
I see it. Then take my car.
I don't work here. Take my car.
I'm not at work. I can't take your car.
I have a question. why?
The mall's not open now. Because I'm going to take mine.
It's closed now. I don't think your car has enough gas.
They close early, too. Ali, I have to go to the supermarket.
_________________ Can I take your car?
I'm going to Sweden. sure
I'm staying for ten days. What do you want to buy at the
And then I'm going to Holland. supermarket?
for how long? I want to buy some food.
for a day and some coffee for you
how many kilometers? I don't drink coffee anymore.
how many days? really?
How many days are you going to stay? and tea?
in Iran I still drink tea.
How many days are you going to stay in You can buy some tea.
Iran? Hi, Ali. How are you?
twenty days Not bad, thanks.
I have to go to the gas station. How far is it to Shiraz?
Do you know where the gas station is? It's sixty kilometers.
Go straight ahead. It's thirty-seven miles.
Then turn left. Excuse me. Where's the restroom?
Then you have to turn right. It's over there.
Thanks a lot. It's over here.
We're going to have dinner later. Excuse me. Which way is the mall?
with whom? Go straight ahead.
with our children Then turn left.
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But we have to find it. Would you like to come with us?
which grocery store? sure
the one on Elm Street But I don't have a car.
There are a lot of grocery stores here. We can take my car.
But we can't find one. Ours is at our house.
It's on your right. I still owe you some money.
It's not on my right. I don't think so.
Maybe it's on my left. Now listen to this.
I'm sure it's on your right. _______________
But we can't find it. A: Hi, Sarah. How are you?
There are more grocery stores at the beach. B: Not bad.
But we have to find the beach. A: Are you going to the mall with us?
I see it. B: I'd like to stay home tonight.
I can see it from here. A: But you have to come. We don't know
the grocery store or the beach? where the mall is.
Which one do you see? B: Are you going by car?
I can see the beach from here. A: Yes, we are.
But I can't see it very well. B: Are you taking your car?
What can I do for you? A: No, we want to take yours.
Where can I find coffees? B: Which mall do you want to go to?
They're on your right. A: How many malls are there?
and tea? B: There are four malls not far from here.
They're on your left. A: We want to go to the one on Westwood
Where can I find a Pepsi? Avenue.
Go straight ahead then, turn left. B: How long are you going to stay at the
Do you see it? mall?
I only see Coke. A: We don't know.
Then it's on your right. B: Why do you go to the mall everyday?
Do you know where the jams are? A: We don't go every day anymore. Tell
I don't work here. me where the mall is, please?
Then where do you work? B: Go straight ahead, but don't go too far
I work at home. then, turn right.
Are you working now? A: Okay. Thanks a lot. Goodbye.
No, I'm not at work. B: Goodbye.
I'm not at work. __________
I work with my son. Which way is the beach?
Is he at work now? Is it this way?
Yes, he is. It's over there.
Does he work tomorrow, too? But I can't find it.
Yes, he works everyday. I know it's here.
Do you see him a lot? And I'm going to find it.
Yes, I do. Where's your car?
Does he have a car? I can't find it.
Yes, he has a car. We're trying to go earlier.
the big one Where's your car?
a better car I'm still trying to find it.
a better one We can take my car.
But he wants to buy a better one. Where do you want to go?
He's at work now. to the grocery store
Can you find a car for me, too? I want to go to the grocery store.
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I'm at work now. sure

question Which one is yours?
close That car over there is mine.
We close at nine. Where's your daughter now?
closes My daughter's at work.
The mall closes at nine. Do your children work together?
closed no
The mall is closed. My daughter works.
_______________ at the grocery store
I have to work tonight, too. My daughter works at the grocery store.
The restaurants are still open. Do you see her a lot?
My son works at a restaurant. No, I don't.
I have to ask him a question. I don't see her every day.
Okay. You can see him tomorrow. I have a question.
Is he working tomorrow? Does your son work at home, too?
Does he work tomorrow? Yes, he does.
He works everyday. I'd like to ask you a question.
But they close earlier tomorrow. Can you find my wallet for me?
I don't want to see him at work. It's over there. Do you see it?
The malls are closed tomorrow. where? on my left?
But the stores are still open. No, it's on your right.
We can go to the grocery store together. We're going to the mall.
But where is it? But it's not open now.
I can't find it. The mall's not open now.
It's over there on your right. The mall isn't open now.
Can you see it? But the grocery store is open.
No, I'm still trying to find it. The mall's not open anymore.
Are you still at work? The mall isn't open anymore.
Yes, I am. It's closed now.
Can you come earlier tonight? The grocery store is closed, too.
Sure, why not? They open in the morning.
Okay. Goodbye. But they're closed for tonight.
goodbye Then I have to go to the supermarket.
They close early, too.
They close early tonight.
Part 29 I can't find my wallet.
It's over there.
five o'clock in the afternoon I can't see it.
Thank you very much. The mall is going to close early tonight.
Is this the way to Los Angeles? It closes at six o'clock.
This way goes to San Francisco. __________________
It goes to San Francisco. find
Go to the left. I can't find it.
Go to the right. grocery
It's to the left. grocery store
It's to the right. work
It's only a few miles. which?
I only have a few friends there. wife
That's right. work
Say hi to your family for me. I work here.
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Do you know where can I find him? _______________________

No, I don't know where he is. What can I do for you?
All right, then. How much is this book?
Thank you very much. It's nineteen dollars.
Excuse me. Where's the Persian Would you like to buy it?
restaurant? Yes, I would.
Go straight ahead. That's too expensive for me.
And then turn right. I don't have enough money with me.
Go for three miles. Can I ask you a question?
The Persian restaurant is on your left. sure
Thank you very much. Do you need your car today?
You're welcome. No, I don't.
Go straight ahead. I have to go to Karaj.
Go to the left. Can I borrow it?
left Yes, you can take it.
right Where's my wallet?
Go to the right. I can't find it.
It's to the left. Where are you going?
It's to the right. I'm going to the grocery store.
It's on your right. Can you buy some milk?
It's on your left. We don't have milk anymore.
Excuse me. Which way is Los sure
Angeles? Do we need rice, too?
It's to the left. No, we have rice.
Can I go straight ahead. Where do you work?
Straight ahead doesn't go to Los I work at the mall.
Angeles. Where's your husband?
It goes to San Francisco. He's at work.
which? Is the mall open?
which way? No, it's closed.
way At what time do they open?
Is this the way to Vancouver? at nine o'clock in the morning
No, this is the way to Toronto. The mall closes at nine.
way The malls close at nine.
this way Excuse me, Miss. What time do you
This way goes to Toronto. close?
Is this the way to New York? We close at six.
Yes, this is the way to New York. We close at six o'clock.
Is New York very far from here? And what time do you open tomorrow?
No, it isn't. We open at nine.
Yes, it is. good morning
It's only a few miles. good afternoon
a few miles five o'clock in the morning
a few kilometers five o'clock in the afternoon
How far is New York? I'd like to speak to your husband.
It's only a few miles. Can I ask who you are?
only a few miles Sure, I'm James.
only a few dollars Hello, James. Nice to meet you.
Do you have any money? Nice to meet you, too.
only a few dollars I'm sorry, he's not home.
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B: Good morning. What are you going a few dollars

to do today? a few friends
A: I'm going to see a few friends. And Do you have any friends in New York?
you? What are you going to do? not a lot
B: I'm going to Texas. I only have a few friends there.
A: Why to Texas? But they're very good friends.
B: Because my family lives there. I can't find the Hollywood Street.
A: Does your family know you're going Is this the way to Hollywood?
there? Yes, it is.
B: I think so. Where does your husband work?
A: Texas is very far from here. He works in Canada.
B: That's right. It's a few hundred What does he do there?
miles. He has a gas station.
A: Okay, then. Say hi to your family for Does your son work there, too?
me. No, he works here in Los Angeles.
B: Thanks. Goodbye. He works a lot.
A: Goodbye. I don't see him every day.
__________ There are a lot of Persian grocery
Is this the way to the mall? stores here.
No, it's not. Do you see the store over there?
I can't find the way to London. No, I can't see it.
why not? over there?
I don't know. Yes, I see it now.
What do you want to do in London? That's the Persian store.
I want to see my son. But I think it's closed now.
He works there. Are you going to see Sarah tomorrow?
Where is he now? Yes, why?
Is he at home? Tell her.
No, he's at work. My wife wants to speak to her.
I can tell you which way London is. Can I take your car?
Go to the right. No, I need my car today.
And then go straight ahead. Sarah is not from Iran.
for five kilometers That's right.
Thank you very much. Sarah's from Canada.
You're welcome. That's right. She's from Canada.
_____________ Is that right?
thank you I owe you two hundred dollars. Is that
Thank you very much. right?
way I don't think that's right.
this way why?
that way Because you only owe me one
the way to London hundred eighty dollars.
This way goes to London. When are you going to see your
a few family?
a few dollars tomorrow
a few friends Say hi to your family for me.
a few kilometers Say hi to your husband for me.
right _________________________
That's right. A: Good morning.
_________
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No, that way goes to Mashhad. The mall is closed now.

The way to Tehran is to the left. But I think they're open now.
It's to the left. a few friends
It's to the right. a few Persian stores
I'm sorry. I don't know. There are only a few Persian stores
When is your family going to Canada? here.
five o'clock in the afternoon That's right.
I'm going to the grocery store. Do you work here?
Is Mina going with you, too? Yes, what can I do for you?
No, I'm going alone. Is Shiraz very far from here?
I'm going alone. Yes, it is.
alone No, it's not.
Are you alone at home?
Yes, I am.
No, I'm not. Part 30
Does Mina want to go to the mall?
Yes, she does. alone
Is Ali going with her, too? I live here alone.
I don't know. parents
I think so. I get up at seven o'clock everyday.
I don't think so. Get up. It's eight o'clock.
Yes, they want to go together. What does that mean?
No, Mina's going alone. word
She's going alone. the word parents
What time do you go to work? What does the word parents mean?
ten o'clock in the morning It means.
That's very late. arrive
What time do you get up in the Answer this question.
morning? for a few days
I get up at nine o'clock. ____________
Do you get up at nine o'clock? seven o'clock in the morning
Yes, why? early in the morning
Because that's very late. Can you come earlier?
I know but I can't get up earlier. why not?
I have a question. what time?
I can't answer that. eight o'clock in the morning
answer Is this the way to Toronto?
Tell me. That's right.
Answer me. Thank you very much.
answer I have a few friends in Los Angeles.
Do you live here alone? They work there.
No, I live with my daughter. Turn left.
Where do you work? Turn right.
I work at a grocery store. The mall's on your right.
What time do they open? The gas station is on your left.
They open at ten o'clock. Go straight ahead.
I need a car. Go to the left.
Can I take yours? Go to the right.
I need twenty dollars. Excuse me. Which way is Tehran?
Can I take twenty dollars? Is it that way?
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B: Then you have to get up early in the from your wallet

morning. Can I take twenty dollars from your
A: That's right. I'm going to get up at wallet?
five. I don't know where my wallet is.
B: How far is Manchester from here? It's over there.
A: It's only a few hundred miles. where?
B: Are you going to see your family there, on the floor
there? Excuse me, Miss. Do you work here?
A: Yes, I am. Yes, I do.
B: Okay. Then say hi to your family for No, I don't.
us. No, I don't work here.
A: Thanks. Goodbye. Yes, what can I do for you?
B: Goodbye. Where do you work?
__________ at a gas station
Does your husband speak English When do you go to work?
well? I go to work early in the morning.
No, he doesn't speak well. What time do you get up?
Does your car work well? I get up at five.
No, my car doesn't work well. ____________
No, it doesn't work well. A: Hello, Jim.
Yes, it works well. B: Hi, Michael.
I want to go to a restaurant tonight. A: How are you?
with whom? B: I'm fine, thanks. And you?
with my parents A: I'm fine, too. Thank you. Jim, are
parents you going to London tomorrow?
My parents live in Iran. B: No, why?
Where are your parents? A: My car doesn't work well. Can I
They're over there. borrow yours for tomorrow?
Do they speak English? B: I'm not sure. I think my wife needs
a little my car but I can ask her. Can you
What does that mean? wait?
Do you know what that means? A: Sure.
the word parents B: Sarah, do you need my car
parents tomorrow?
word C: Yes, I do. Why?
What does the word parents mean? B: Because Michael needs a car for
It means. tomorrow.
What does the word alone mean? C: Fine, he can take your car. I can go
It means … . to work with mine.
My parents live with me. B: Michael?
Do your parents live with you? A: Yes?
No, my parents live in Iran. B: She's going to take her car
I live here alone. tomorrow. You can have mine.
But they're coming here. A: Oh, thanks a lot.
when? B: Where are you going tomorrow?
tomorrow at eight o'clock A: I'm going to Manchester.
They arrive at eight o'clock. B: Are you going alone?
What does the word arrive mean? A: Yes, I am.
It means… . B: At what time?
They arrive at eight o'clock. A: At six o'clock in the morning.
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I don't want to stay home alone. We're going to Chicago.

I'm going to Tehran for a few days. for how long?
I can't answer your question. for a few days
You have to speak with my son. I'm going to Los Angeles.
I'm going to Los Angeles for a few
days.
Part 31 Why are you going to Los Angeles?
I want to see my parents.
Have you been in Los Angeles? How long are you going to stay?
No, I haven't been there yet. We're going to stay for a few days.
yesterday ____________________________
week alone
How long have you been here? live
since yesterday I live here alone.
That's great. get up
new answer
Do you like my new car? Answer my question.
See you later. parents
We don't have much time. My parents live in Iran.
_____________________ mean
Get up! it's ten o'clock. It means.
Do your parents live here? word
Yes, they do. arrive
No, they don't. _____
No, I live here alone. We're going to Toronto for a few days.
How long do you want to stay in Iran? Then we want to go to Vancouver.
I still don't know. Is Ali going with you?
maybe for a few days No, he stays home.
I don't like this dress. Do you want to drink something?
Do you like my new car? Yes, I do.
What does the word new mean? Do you like coffee?
It means … . Yes, I like coffee.
new No, I don't like coffee.
a new car I'd like to go to Toronto.
my car why?
my new car Because I like Toronto.
Do you like my new car? Would you like some tea?
Yes, I do. No, thanks. I don't like tea.
Yes, I like your new car. I like your car.
This is my new car. I like your house.
Do you like it? Do you like my car?
Yes, I like it. Do you like our house?
our new house Yes, I do.
Do you like our new house? I don't like this car.
Yes, I like it. When are your parents arriving
Are you going to go to Stockholm? tomorrow?
No, we're not. They arrive at seven o'clock.
No, we aren't. I have to get up early tomorrow.
Yes, we are. Get up! It's eight o'clock.
for how long? You have to stay home.
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No, I've not. How long are you going to stay there?
I've been there, too. for a few days
How long have you been in Vancouver? We're going to stay there for a few days.
for a week What do you want to do there?
How long have you been here? We want to buy a new house.
I've been here for a few weeks. That's great.
How long have you been in Frankfort? great
yesterday How many days are you going to stay
since yesterday there?
I've been here since yesterday. for seven days
with your family? Are you going to stay for a week?
Yes, we've been here since yesterday. What does the word week mean?
______________________________ It means … .
new week
a new car a week
great for a week
grocery how long?
great for a week
That's great. for a few days
week for a few weeks
which? ______________
week A: Hello, John. How are you?
way B: I'm fine. And you?
weeks A: I'm fine, too. Thanks.
two weeks B: When are you going to San José?
yesterday A: I'm going there tomorrow.
since B: How long are you going to stay there?
since yesterday A: For a few days, maybe a week.
I've. B: Are your parents going with you?
I have. A: Yes, they're coming with me.
They've. B: That's great. And your children?
They have. A: No, they're going to stay at home.
We've. B: Are you going in your new car?
We have. A: Yes, we are.
I've been. B: Okay. See you later. Bye.
They've been. A: Bye.
We've been. ______
We've been here since yesterday. See you later.
___________________________ I want to go to Toronto.
How long have you been here? Do you want to go alone?
since yesterday Yes, I do.
I've been here since yesterday. Toronto's very big.
How long are you going to stay here? I know.
for a few weeks I have been there.
Do you like Los Angeles? I've been there.
Yes, but Los Angeles is very big. We have been there.
Is it bigger than Houston? We've been there.
I think so. Have you been there?
Maybe, I'm not sure. Yes, I have.
_________________ No, I haven't.
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I've been to London. A: Hi, Mina. How are you?

They've been to London, too. B: Not bad. And you, Sarah?
My daughter and my son are coming from A: I'm fine, thanks. Where've you been
Iran. Mina?
really? B: I've been here since yesterday.
Yes, they're arriving tonight. A: Really?
That's great. B: Yes.
Have they been to Los Angeles yet? A: How long are you going to stay here?
Yes, they have. B: I like to stay for a week.
No, they haven't. A: Do you like Los Angeles?
What are you doing now? B: Yes, I like it very much.
I'm going to the grocery store. A: Are your parents here, too?
At what time are your children arriving? B: Yes, they are. Ali is here, too.
at eight o'clock A: What is Ali doing here?
What time is it now? B: He wants to see a few friends.
It's six o'clock. A: Where's your husband?
Then you don't have much time. B: He's in Chicago, but he's coming here
You don't have much time. tomorrow.
I know. A: Oh, that's great.
I have a lot to do. B: Yes, it is okay, Sarah. See you later.
I don't have much time. A: See you later, Mina.
Have you been to Shiraz yet? __________________
No, I haven't been there yet. I've been here since five o'clock.
Has your husband been to Tehran yet? My parents are going to Iran.
Yes, he's been there. really?
Yes, he has been there yes
Has your wife been to Esfahan yet? Have you been to Iran yet?
Yes, she has. yet
No, she hasn't. No, I haven't been there yet.
Do you work here alone? Have you been to Los Angeles?
No, I work with my friend. No, I haven't been to Los Angeles yet.
Okay. See you later. Have you been to Germany?
I've been here for six weeks. Yes, I've been there.
I can't find the way to the mall. No, I haven't been to Germany yet.
I like the new mall. Do you still have your car?
Have you been to the new mall yet?
which mall?
Part 32 the one on Sunset Avenue
Yes, we've been there.
a few more days No, we haven't been there yet.
But I don't have car insurance yet. You have to see it.
I miss my wife. It's very big.
I miss them. How long have you been here?
insurance company since yesterday
Did you like Toronto? How long are you going to stay here?
I worked there. for a few weeks
I lived there for a few weeks. only for a week
I bought it yesterday. I'm in London now.
with his friend Where are your friends?
with her parents They're in Manchester.
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How long are you going to stay? ______________

a few more days I haven't been to the mall yet.
a few more dollars since when?
I need a few more dollars. I haven't been there since yesterday.
Are you going to stay a few more I try to go everyday.
days? I haven't been there for a few days.
No, I don't have much time. I don't like to go there a lot.
Do you like Toronto? My parents are coming here today.
Yes, I like Toronto very much. How long are they going to stay?
I have a car. They're going to stay for a week.
But I don't have car insurance yet. My parents are coming, too.
Gas is very expensive here. But they're only going to stay for a few
Car insurance is very expensive, too. days.
Is your wife here with you? When do they arrive?
No, she's not. They arrive at three.
No, she isn't. That's great.
I miss my wife. Then you don't have much time.
I miss my children. See you later.
I miss you. I have to buy a new car.
Do you miss your husband? Mine doesn't work very well.
Yes, I do. ________________________
Yes, I miss him very much. A: Hi, Sarah. Have you been to the
I miss my parents, too. new mall yet?
I miss them. B: Yes, I've been there. And you?
I'm going with my friends. A: No, I haven't been there yet.
I'm going with them. B: It's been open since yesterday.
I'm going to buy a new car for them. Would you like to go with me at five
I miss them a lot. o'clock?
I have to buy car insurance now. A: I can't. My parents are coming here
I don't have insurance. today.
insurance company B: When do they arrive?
company A: They arrive at four thirty.
a good book B: Then you don't have much time.
a good insurance company How long are they going to stay?
Do you know a good insurance A: They're going to stay for a week.
company? Then they have to go see my
Yes, I do. daughter.
I know two insurance companies. B: Oh, where does she live?
one insurance company A: She lives in Ohio.
a few books B: Does she live alone?
a few insurance companies A: No, she lives with my son. They've
Yes, I know a few companies. been living together for a few years.
There are a few insurance companies B: Maybe we can go to the mall with
on Sunset Avenue. your parents tomorrow.
Do you know where Sunset Avenue A: All right.
is? B: That's great. See you later.
No, I don't. A: See you tomorrow.
Go straight ahead. __________________
Then turn left. We've been here for a few weeks.
We've been here since yesterday.
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I miss him a lot. And then go straight ahead for a few

My son liked living here. miles.
Did he work here, too? The insurance companies are on your
Yes, he worked here. right.
He's working with his friend now. There are three insurance companies
They bought a house, too. there.
Where's your wife? I'm sure you can find them.
She's in Paris. I want to see my parents.
with whom? I miss them a lot.
with her parents. Do you like Los Angeles?
Her parents bought a new car. Yes, I like Los Angeles.
________________________ We're going to stay a few more days.
insurance Did you like Toronto?
car insurance Did you like your food?
miss Yes, I did.
I miss my children. No, I did not.
them No, I didn't.
I miss them. I didn't like my food.
company Did you buy it?
insurance company No, I didn't.
did you? I didn't buy it.
Did you like it? What did you do in New York?
worked I worked there.
I worked yesterday. Did you like working there?
lived Yes, I did.
I lived there. I miss New York.
his Where did you work?
his friend I worked at an insurance company.
her I miss my friends there.
her parents I miss them a lot.
_________ How long did you live there?
I miss them a lot. I lived there for a few weeks.
But I miss my son more. I worked in New York.
He wants to stay in Iran with his friend. But I didn't live there.
Are you going to give them any I lived in New Jersey.
money? My children live in New York now.
They have a lot of money. I like New York.
My son worked at an insurance I liked New York, too.
company. When did you buy this car?
What did you buy yesterday? I bought it yesterday.
What did you do yesterday? I bought a house yesterday.
I didn't do anything. I want to buy a few more houses.
I bought a new car for my wife. I bought this house for my wife.
Her car doesn't work well anymore. Where's your son?
Does your son still have his car? He's in Iran.
Yes, but he doesn't have insurance. with whom?
Say hi to him for me. with his friend
Okay. Goodbye. He's there with his friend.
Where's his car?
He bought a new car in Iran.
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We arrived here yesterday. Part 33

When did you arrive?
We arrived yesterday. yesterday morning
yesterday morning I arrived here yesterday morning.
When did you arrive? the United States
We arrived yesterday morning. We ate lunch at a restaurant.
at what time? with some of my friends
At what time did you arrive? job
What time did you arrive? Did you find a job?
We arrived at nine o'clock. Do you know that boy?
I arrived in Los Angeles yesterday. Who is that little girl?
We arrived in Iran yesterday morning. When did you arrive in Los Angeles?
I arrived there yesterday. ______________________________
with my parents I miss you.
with my wife I miss my parents.
with my husband I miss them.
with my friend I bought a house for them.
with some of my friends Where did you live in Iran?
with some of our friends I lived in Ahvaz.
some of our friends Did you work there, too?
They're coming to Los Angeles. Yes, I did.
Some of our friends are coming to Los I worked at a store.
Angeles. I bought a book for Ali.
How long do they want to stay here? How much did you buy it?
for a week I bought it for nineteen dollars.
They're going to stay for a week. How long have you been here?
Are your parents coming, too? We've been here for a few weeks.
No, but I miss them a lot. I'm not sure, ask Shiva.
Do your friends work in Canada? Ask her.
No, they don't. Ask Amir.
They work in the United States. Ask him.
the United States We've been here since yesterday.
My children live in the United States. Do you like it here?
I miss them very much. Yes, I do.
When did you go to the mall? We have to go tomorrow.
yesterday morning Can you stay for a few more days?
Did you buy anything? I'm sorry. I can't.
Yes, I bought a dress. I don't have much time.
Can I see it? Ali bought a new car yesterday.
sure Where is his car now?
It's over there. I'd like to see it.
Do you like it? Does Sahar have car insurance?
Yes, I do. Yes, she bought it yesterday.
Do you miss your husband? Where did she buy it?
Yes, I do. She bought it from an insurance
Yes, I miss him very much. company.
He's in the United States now. Where's Ali?
Where do you work? He's in Texas.
a big insurance company How long have you been here?
I work at a big insurance company. We've been here for a day.
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Where does she live? Where did you eat yesterday?

She lives with some of her friends. at a restaurant
Do they have a big house? which restaurant?
It's not very big. the restaurant on Sunset Avenue
But it's big enough for them. I ate.
When is she going to come to Los I ate at a restaurant.
Angeles? What did you eat?
She's in Los Angeles now. I ate kebab.
really? When did she arrive here? _________
She arrived yesterday morning. A: Ali, where's your wife?
Does she still work in Norway? B: She's in Texas now.
No, she doesn't live there anymore. A: Really? What is she doing there?
She works in the United States now. B: She's there with her parents.
She has a new job. A: I didn't know her parents lived in the
What's here new job? United States.
She works for an insurance company. B: They don't. They have a son in
Did you find a job? Texas. They arrived in Texas
No, I didn't. yesterday morning.
not yet A: Did they come from Iran?
What did you eat yesterday? B: Yes, they did. They live there.
I ate kebab with bread. A: Are they going to stay in the United
at home or at a restaurant? States?
at a restaurant B: I don't think so.
There are a lot of children at the mall. A: Some of my good friends live in
Who is that boy? Texas, too.
Who's that boy? B: Where in Texas?
boy A: Some of them are in Dallas and
That's my son. some of them in Houston.
And that girl is my daughter Shiva. B: Would you like to go with me?
girl A: Go where?
daughter B: To Texas. You can see your friends
a boy there, too.
four boys A: Oh, no. I have a lot to do here.
a girl Thanks anyway. Tell me are you going
two girls by car?
This is my son Ali. B: Yes, I am. Did I tell you I bought a
This is his car. new car yesterday?
This is my daughter Shadi. A: Really? No, you didn't tell me that.
This is her car. B: Yes, it's an English car.
They're my children. A: English cars are expensive. How
Who's that boy? much did you buy it?
I don't know him. B: I bought it for twenty-seven
and that girl? thousand dollars.
which one? A: Where is it now?
that little one B: It's over there. Would you like to see
Who's that little girl? it?
I don't know her. A: Sure.
She's very cute. _______
_____________ Where's Shadi?
arrived She's with some of her friends.
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a few things We arrived yesterday.

When did you arrive in Los Angeles? united
I arrived yesterday morning. state
We arrived today. store
Did you see your parents? stay
Yes, I did. state
No, I didn't. states
Get up! It's nine o'clock. the United States
I get up at eight o'clock in the morning. girl
But I wake up earlier. that little girl
I get up at eight o'clock.
But I wake up at seven o'clock.
Are you tired? Part 34
Yes, I am.
What time did you get up?
ten o'clock What do you mean?
What time did you wake up? grandson
eight o'clock granddaughter
Wake me up at seven o'clock, please. Leyla went to Iran.
What does wake up mean here? I bought a few things.
It means … . wake up
Wake me up at seven o'clock. Can you wake me up at seven o'clock?
I wake up at seven o'clock. I saw you at the mall yesterday.
Can you wake me up at six o'clock? Ali lives in Los Angeles, doesn't he?
Yes, I can. They bought a new house, didn't they?
No, I can't. You're from Iran, aren't you?
Yes, I can wake you up at six o'clock. _______________________
Yes, I can wake up at six o'clock. When did you arrive in London?
I wake up at seven o'clock. I arrived yesterday morning.
And I can wake you up at eight o'clock. What do you want to do tomorrow?
_______________________________ I want to see some of my friends.
_ They live in the United States.
A: Ali, can we go to Los Angeles They arrived here yesterday.
today? from Los Angeles
B: No, I don't think so. Do you have a job here?
A: Why not? No, I don't have a job yet.
B: Because there are a few things I a few more days
have to do today. It's better we go a few more weeks
tomorrow. Did you speak with Ali?
A: At what time tomorrow? Yes, I did.
B: I don't know. But we have to go What did he say?
early in the morning. Can he stay here a few more weeks?
A: At what time? I don't think so.
B: Maybe at seven. why not?
A: It means we have to get up at six. Because he has to go.
B: That's right. Can you wake me up at Would you like to eat something?
six? No, thanks.
A: Sure. We ate at the mall.
_______ What did you buy at the mall?
Mina, can you wake Shadi up? I bought a few things.
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She wanted to buy milk for her son. Can you wake here up?
_____________________________ It's six o'clock in the morning.
something I know.
anything But we have to go to Texas.
things What do you mean?
a few things You don't know we're going to Texas?
wake up No, I didn't know that.
wake Shadi didn't tell me anything.
wait I saw Shadi.
wake I saw her.
wake up But she didn't tell me anything.
grand Is that little girl your daughter?
great Yes, she is.
grand She's very cute.
grandson and that boy
granddaughter Is he your son?
went Yes, he is.
He went to Iran. He speaks English very well.
Wanted How long he has been in the United
______ States?
Is gas expensive in Canada. He's been here for a few weeks.
I don't think so. really?
Your daughter lives in Canada, doesn't He speaks very well for a few weeks.
she? What do you mean?
Does your wife speak English? My son's been here for ten weeks.
Your wife speaks English, doesn't He still can't speak English.
she? Who's that boy?
Yes, she can speak a little. He's my grandson, Ali.
But she can understand very well. grandson
You like my car, don't you? And that girl over there is my
Your son wants to go to London, granddaughter.
doesn't he? What does granddaughter mean?
Yes, he does. It means… .
We have a lot of money. granddaughter
We have a lot of money, don't we? I saw your grandson yesterday.
Ali's in Iran now. Where did you see him?
He's in Iran now. We saw him at the mall.
Ali's in Iran now, isn't he? We went to the mall yesterday.
You're not from Canada. Where did you go?
You aren't from Canada. We went to the mall.
You're from Iran, aren't you? We saw your grandson there.
Yes, we are. We saw him with his friend.
No, we're not. Did you speak with him?
No, we aren't. Did you speak to him?
Ali has a lot books, doesn't he? No, we didn't have much time.
They want to buy a house, don't they? Then we went to a restaurant.
Yes, they do. And we ate dinner there.
I don't think so. Where's Mina?
They bought a house, didn't they? She went to the gas station.
Leyla went to Iran, didn't she? She wanted to go to the grocery store.
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Part 35 You have a car, don't you?

Yes, I do.
this morning ________
one year A: Ali, can we have dinner at the
last year restaurant tonight?
How old are you? B: We went to a restaurant yesterday,
I'm twenty years old. didn't we?
I'm twenty. A: Yes, we did. But I'd like to eat there
You're young. again.
You're younger than me. B: You like the food over there, didn't
My parents are old. you?
I'm older than you. A: It's not only the food. It's very nice
My grandchildren. over there and it's not expensive.
_______________ B: What do you mean it's not
I saw your son in Iran. expensive? I think it's more expensive
He works for an insurance company. than the
I bought a few things at the mall. restaurant we went to in Los Angeles.
When did you go there? A: Are you saying you don't want to go
I went there yesterday. there tonight?
Your granddaughter works there, B: That's not what I'm saying. I mean
doesn't she? Persian restaurants are cheaper.
not anymore A: Okay. I know a good Persian
She has a new job. restaurant.
But I saw her at the mall yesterday. B: You mean the one on Sunset
I wake up at seven o'clock everyday. Avenue, don't you?
early in the morning A: Yes, I do.
You get up early in the morning, too, B: Have you been there yet?
don't you? A: No, I haven't. But I saw Shadi
What time did you get up this yesterday morning. She's been there.
morning? We don't need
this morning to have a lot of money to go there.
yesterday morning B: Well, money is not the only thing.
tomorrow morning They have to have good food, too.
good morning A: I think they do. We're going now,
good afternoon aren't we?
this afternoon B: Yes, we are.
Is he your grandson? ____________
Yes, he is. Do you want to eat at the hotel?
Shadi's your granddaughter, isn't she? We ate there yesterday.
Yes, she is. We have to wake up earlier tomorrow.
They're my grandchildren. Wake up! It's eight o'clock.
grandchildren get up
I miss my grandchildren. Ali's waiting for you.
Where do they live? It's late.
They're in Iran. We have to buy a few things.
How many grandchildren do you for my grandson
have? and for your granddaughter
I have five. Okay. See you at the mall.
I have five grandchildren.
two grandsons
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They're old. and three granddaughters

But my parents are older. This is my daughter Marjan.
Your husband wants to buy a car, How old is your daughter?
doesn't he? How old are you?
That's right. How old is your son?
I don't think so. My son is twenty years old.
I think so. He's twenty years old.
Maybe, I'm not sure. My daughter is one year old.
When did you arrive in Tehran? What does the word year mean?
this morning It means … .
I arrived this morning. year
I arrived this afternoon. book
What time did you wake up this books
morning? years
six o'clock one year
What time did you get up? two years
at six twenty eighteen years
Did you find the way to Los Angeles? My son is twenty years old.
Yes, I did. My son is twenty.
Ali likes my new car. My daughter is six years old.
He likes my new car, doesn't he? She's six.
Do you have car insurance? How old is your wife?
Yes, I do. She's forty years old.
When did you buy it? She's forty.
this morning big
Do you need your car today? bigger
Yes. Why? My car's bigger than yours.
Because mine doesn't work well. My car is bigger than yours.
I need a car. I'm older than my wife.
How old is your son? I'm older than her.
He's twenty-one years old. older
Why are you going to Los Angeles? cheaper
Do you have any friends there? cheap
You have friends there, don't you? old
Yes, some of my friends live there. older
Do you like Los Angeles? my son
I don't know. my older son
I haven't been there yet. My older son lives in Canada.
Have you been there? How old are you?
Yes, we've been there. I'm twenty-two.
for how long? I'm twenty-two years old.
for a few weeks Can I ask you something?
for a few years sure
When did you go to Los Angeles? How old are you?
last year I'm sixty-five years old.
since yesterday I'm sixty-five.
since this morning I'm forty years old.
last year I'm forty.
since last year old
I haven't been there. Your parents are old.
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You're younger than me. I haven't been there since last year.
What does the word younger mean? since when?
It means … . since last year
younger ___________
You're younger than me. this
I'm older than you. this morning
Is your son older or your daughter? this afternoon
My son is older. child
He's nine years old. children
He's nine. grandchildren
My daughter is eight years old. grand
She's eight. my grandchildren
Which one is older? old
My son's older. how old?
My daughter's younger. How old are you?
My daughter is younger. year
older one year
younger last year
old since last year
young years
How old are you? twenty years
I'm twenty-two. I'm twenty years old.
I'm twenty-two years old. _________________
You are very young. A: Charles, have you been to New
You're very young. York yet?
How old are your parents? B: Yes, I've been there.
They're eighty-eight. A: When did you go there?
They're eighty-eight years old. B: I went there last year. My grandson
They are old. Jim leaves in New York.
They're old. A: Really? How old is he?
Is Farhad home? B: He is sixteen. How many
No, Farhad went to Los Angeles grandchildren do you have?
yesterday. A: I have two, my granddaughter Mina
No, he went to Los Angeles yesterday. and my grandson Kamran.
Did he go alone? B: How old are they?
No, he went with Marjan. A: Mina is ten and Kamran is fourteen.
They went together. He's four years older than Mina. I saw
Where did you go this afternoon? them
We went to the grocery store. this morning.
Did you buy anything? B: I have to go to the grocery store
Yes, we bought a few things. now. I think they close at eight.
And we ate at a good restaurant. A: Okay, Charles. See you later.
I don't have much time. B: See you.
enough money _________
enough time I'm older than you.
We don't have enough time. You have forty-five years old, aren't
Wake up! it's eight o'clock. you?
Can you wake me up at seven o'clock? You've forty-five years old, aren't you?
sure That's right.
See you at seven o'clock. Then you're not older than me.
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And you bought a few things.

Did you speak English with them? Part 36
No, I spoke Persian with them.
What did you buy at the mall?
too many things I spoke with Ali.
I know. last night
Children buy too many things. We want to see the museums.
Yes, they bought too many things. too many things
Then we went to a museum. Of course I drink tea!
museum sometimes
many things You don't drink coffee, do you?
a lot of money Do you know Los Angeles?
a lot of things Ali just went to work.
We saw a lot of things. __________________
When did you go to Iran? Nice to meet you Mr. Smith.
I went there last year. Did you come alone?
How long did you stay there? No, my daughter's here, too.
I stayed there a few weeks. which one?
Did you see your parents there? my younger daughter
Of course I saw them! My older daughter lives here.
of course since when?
Do you know my friend? since last year
which one? When did your wife arrive?
my friend Shahram. last night
Of course I know him! My wife arrived last night.
You drink tea, don't you? She arrived last night.
You don't drink tea, do you? last year
Of course I drink tea! night
_________________ How old is your daughter?
A: Farhad, did you speak with Ali this She's seventeen.
morning? She's seventeen years old.
B: Yes, I spoke with him but not this How old is your son?
morning. This morning he went to He's fourteen.
Chicago to see He's fourteen years old.
some of his friends. He's younger than my daughter.
A: Then when did you speak with him? My daughter is older than my son.
B: Last night. My daughter's older than my son.
A: Is he still working at the mall? How old are you?
B: Not anymore. He has a new job I'm fifty years old.
now. I'm fifty.
A: Really? Do you live in Canada?
B: Yes, he's working at a museum Yes, I do.
now. Do you know his friend Do they speak English in Canada?
Shahram? A lot of people speak English there.
A: No, I don't. Why? But I spoke Persian there.
B: He works at the museum, too. I didn't know you're from Iran.
A: Did he find a job for him? We went to the mall.
B: I'm not sure. I know.
A: Does Ali have any grandchildren? I spoke with you this morning.
You went with your grandchildren.
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museum B: No, his sons are too young to have

of course children.
sometimes A: How old are they?
time B: His younger son is ten and the older
times one is sixteen.
sometimes A: Okay, Farhad. I have to go home
_________ now. See you later.
A: Farzin, do you know Sacramento B: All right. Goodbye.
very well? __________________
B: Of course I do! Why? We want to see a few things in Los
A: Where's the beach here? Angeles.
B: The beach? There aren't any We want to see the museums.
beaches here. What did you do yesterday?
A: I think there are. I spoke with Leyla We went to a restaurant last night.
last night. She went to the beach last Then we went to the mall.
week. with your wife?
B: Where does Leyla live? Yes, we went together.
A: She lives in San Francisco. Did you buy anything?
B: I think you didn't understand her. I didn't buy anything.
There are many beaches in San But my wife bought a few things.
Francisco but not She bought too many things.
here in Sacramento. Do you go to the mall every day?
A: Have you been to San Francisco not every day
yet? But I sometimes go to the mall.
B: Yes, I sometimes go there. Some of What does sometimes mean?
my friends live in San Francisco. It means...
A: How far is it from here? I sometimes go to the mall.
B: I'm not sure. I think it's one hundred sometimes
forty miles. Do you like soda?
A: Can we go there today? I sometimes drink soda.
B: I don't think we can go today, but I try to drink a lot of water.
we can go tomorrow. Water is good for you.
A: When tomorrow? Water's good for you.
B: We can go early in the morning if Do you like tea?
you want. I sometimes drink tea.
A: You don't mean at five o'clock, do and coffee?
you? No, I don't like coffee.
B: No, but we can go at eight. Can I borrow twenty dollars?
A: Okay. Can you wake me up at Of course you can!
seven? I can give you more if you want.
B: Of course! No, that's enough.
___________ But thanks anyway.
Do you know Los Angeles? ________________
not very well night
I've been there. last night
But I don't know it very well. spoke
Where do you want to go? speak
I saw Marjan last week. spoke
What did she say? things
She said. too many things
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I spoke with Ali last night. We can go to the San Jose today.
He said. Would you like to go, too?
He went to the mall yesterday. not today
He bought a lot of things. But I'd like to go there.
He bought too many things. I said, not today.
When are his children coming here? maybe tomorrow
in a few weeks I saw Mina this morning.
in a few years What did she say?
in a few days She said she wanted to go to England.
I'm going there. I'm a little tired.
in a few weeks You worked a lot today.
I'm going there in a few weeks. Yes, but I'd like to go to a restaurant
Hello, Mrs. Jackson. now.
Nice to meet you. How old is your son?
Are your parents in Paris now? He's twenty-six years old.
Yes, they are. He's twenty-six.
They arrived in Paris yesterday. Is he home now?
What time did you arrive there? No, he just went to work.
They arrived at nine o'clock last night. He just went to work.
Do you want to go to Paris, too? Did you speak with Shadi?
Yes, I'm going there in a few weeks. Did you speak to her?
Have you been to Paris? Yes, I just spoke with her.
Yes, I went there last year. I just bought a car.
My daughter lives in Paris. We sometimes speak English.
which daughter? Can you speak Persian, too?
my older daughter of course
the older one Of course we can!
which daughter? You sometimes don't understand me.
the older one You sometimes speak too fast.
the younger one I sometimes don't understand you.
Which car is yours?
the big one
the bigger one Part 37
the small one
the smaller one in a few days
I like Shiraz. not yet
Can we stay here? an Italian restaurant
for a few days I have a lot of work.
Can we stay here for a few days? What's your name?
No, I have a lot of work. Is he your older son?
I have a lot of work. He's the younger one.
Is he your younger son? the older one
No, he's the older one. It's just five kilometers from here.
My younger son is home now. I work at a library.
The younger one is home now. _______________
Did you buy a car? We sometimes go to a restaurant.
No, I didn't. Can I borrow some money from you?
not yet of course
Did you buy a house? Of course you can!
not yet I just spoke with Shadi.
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Is it very far from here? why not?

No, it's just a few miles. Because I don't have enough money.
It's just a few miles. Have you been to London?
You bought too many things again. not yet
What do you mean? I haven't been there yet.
I just bought two books. Have you been to Los Angeles?
I only bought two books. Yes, I've been there.
Is that a lot? No, I haven't been to Los Angeles yet.
Who is that? not yet
That's my friend. What are you going to do?
What's her name? this afternoon
What does the word name mean? What are you going to do this
What does that mean? afternoon?
It means ... We don't know.
What's her name? We don't know yet.
name Have you been to the museum?
What's your name? No, not yet.
Where are you from? Did you go to the restaurant
I'm from Iran. yesterday?
a lot of money No, we didn't.
a lot of work We ate at home.
I have to go now. I ate at an Italian restaurant.
I have a lot of work. We ate at an Italian restaurant.
I have a lot of work to do. Where did you go this morning?
_____________________ I went to the library.
A: Hi, my name's Shadi. What's your library
name? We sometimes go to the library.
B: My name's Yasmin. Nice to meet Can I go with you, too?
you, Shadi. of course
A: Nice to meet you, too. You're from Of course you can!
Iran, aren't you? _______________
B: Yes, I am. in
A: Do you live in Los Angeles? in a few weeks
B: Yes, I do. I've been here since last old
year. older
A: Do your parents live with you? the older one
B: No, they don't. They live in Holland. work
A: Oh, really? Have you been to a lot of work
Holland? library
B: Not yet, but I'm going there in a few He works at the library.
weeks. ___________________
A: Who's that little girl? Where's Shadi?
B: That's my daughter Pegah. She just went to the library.
A: Is that the only child you have? Have you been to the library yet?
B: Yes, I just have this one. No, not yet.
A: How old is she? Do you know where the library is?
B: She's six. which library?
A: She's very cute. the big library
B: Thanks. Who's that boy? Is he your the big one
son? Yes, I know where it is.
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Part 38 two boys. He's the older one.
B: Tell me, how did you know I'm from
Iran? From my name?
My son has gone to Iran. A: No, I saw you're speaking Persian
I haven't seen London yet. with your daughter.
fortunately B: Oh, I understand now. Do you work
unfortunately here?
Have you seen her? A: No, I don't. I work at the library.
a cup of tea B: Which one?
Tehran is a big city. A: The one on Washington Street. Do
________________ you know where it is?
I have a lot of work. B: No, I haven't been there yet.
What's your name? A: It's not very far from here. It's just a
My name's Ali. few kilometers. Do you have a job?
Have you been to Iran yet? B: No, not yet. But I want to find one.
not yet Oh, my husband is waiting for me. We
But I'm going there. have to go
when? now.
in a few weeks A: Okay. Goodbye.
your younger son B: Goodbye.
Do you want to go with your younger __________
son? What's your name?
No, I'm going with my older one. My name is Mina.
Is your wife going with you? My name's Mina.
of course And this is my son.
Of course she is. What's his name?
Where does your daughter work? His name is Ali.
She works at a library. His name's Ali.
Some of her friends work there, too. How old is he?
They work together. He's ten.
Where's she now? He's ten years old.
She just went to work. Your daughter works at the library,
Where's your son? doesn't she?
He has gone to Iran. No, she doesn't.
He's gone to Iran. Then where does she work?
Have you been to Paris yet? She works at the museum.
Have you gone to Paris yet? How old is your daughter?
No, I haven't gone there yet. She's twenty-eight.
But I know Paris is a nice city. She's twenty-eight years old.
What does the word city mean? I went to the mall yesterday.
It means ... . the older one
city the younger one
Paris is a big city. with the younger one
But it's not bigger than Los Angeles. Did you speak with your wife?
Have you gone to Los Angeles yet? of course
Yes, I went there last year. She said, "I want to stay home."
Did you like it? She said she wanted to stay home.
Yes, it's a nice city.
Did you see the city?
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B: Maybe a few weeks. I really don't Yes, I did.

know. I'm going to London.
A: Do her friends know? when?
B: You can try to ask them. in a few days
A: How can I find them? Who's that?
B: They sometimes go to the library. She's my friend.
You can see them there. What's her name?
A: What do you mean? I can't go to the Her name's Jessica.
library everyday. Do her parents live here?
B: Wait! fortunately I know where fortunately yes
Shadi lives. She's one of her friends. fortunately
A: That's great. Can you ask her, They fortunately live here.
please? Where are you from?
B: Of course. I'm from England.
A: Okay. I have to go now. Goodbye. Have you gone to Iran yet?
B: Goodbye. unfortunately not
__________ fortunately yes
My friends arrived here yesterday. unfortunately
Have you seen them yet? I haven't seen Iran yet.
not yet But I'm going there in a few days.
unfortunately not Have you seen the museum?
Where's Leyla? not yet
Have you seen her? I haven't seen the museum yet.
Yes, I saw her yesterday. unfortunately
I saw her last night. I haven't gone to Los Angeles yet.
Did you see Ali, too? Los Angeles is a big city.
No, I haven't seen Ali yet. Have you been to Holland?
I haven't seen him yet. not yet
I haven't seen her yet. ______
I haven't seen them yet. A: Hi, Ali. How are you?
Do you know who she is? B: Fine, and you?
She's my friend. A: I'm fine, too. Tell me I haven't seen
What's her name? Mina since last week. Do you know
Her name is Sarah. where she
Is that her husband? is?
I don't know. B: Yes, she's gone to Iran.
I think so. A: Really? She didn't tell me she
Do they have any children? wanted to go to Iran. Did she go there
Yes, they have three children. alone?
two boys B: Yes, she did.
and one girl A: Did she tell you she wanted to go to
Her daughter has gone to Paris. Iran?
Her daughter's gone to Paris. B: Unfortunately not.
And her sons have gone to Iran. A: Then how do you know that?
When are you going to see Ali? B: I know some of her friends. They
I'm not sure. said she went to Iran.
I haven't seen his family yet. A: We've a lot of work to do here. Do
They have gone to Los Angeles. you know how long she's going to stay
They've gone to Los Angeles. there?
Excuse me. Is Ali home?
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Yes, I just spoke with him. No, he's gone to Iran.

Is he still here? and Shadi?
Yes, he is. She's in Iran, too.
He said. They went together.
He wanted to go to Shiraz. Excuse me. Can I speak with Ali?
Is that your grandchild? I'm sorry. He's gone to Tehran.
Yes, he's my older grandson. and Mina?
He's the older one. She's gone to Tehran, too.
And this is my granddaughter Leyla. Unfortunately she's gone to Tehran,
She's the younger one. too.
How old is she? But Shadi's still here.
She's three. She's still here.
She's three years old. fortunately
Fortunately Shadi's still here.
Fortunately she's still here.
Part 39 Do you want to speak with her?
Yes, please.
always No, I spoke with her this morning.
never What would you like to drink?
cousin a cup of tea
Ali is coming to visit his parents. cup
He's coming to visit us. What would you like to drink?
There is a Persian restaurant here. Would you like a cup of tea?
Nice to see you again. Yes, I would.
How is it going? I'd like a cup of tea, too.
Have a nice trip. and your wife?
newspaper What would she like to drink?
_________ She wants a cup of coffee.
Can I speak with Elham? Would you like coffee or tea?
Can I speak to Elham? I'd like a cup of coffee, please.
I'm sorry. She's not here. Do you like tea?
I'm sorry. She isn't here. Yes, I do.
Did she go home? _______
I don't know. her
She didn't say anything, did she? Have you seen her?
No, she didn't. him
Have you gone to Esfahan yet? Have you seen him?
You have to see it. fortunately
It's a very nice city. unfortunately
Have you seen my wallet? ___________
No, I haven't. I want to go to Fresno.
why? Fresno is a nice city.
Because I can't find it. When are you going?
Have you seen my book? I'm going in a few days.
No, I don't know where it is. The malls are still open.
Hi, Ali. I just want to buy a book.
How's it going? I haven't seen Ali.
It's going good. since this morning
Ali, would you like to have a cup of I haven't seen him since this morning.
tea? Have you seen him?
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B: You tell me. I don't have anything to Yes, I would.

do tomorrow. No, thanks.
A: Is nine o'clock in the morning okay of course
with you. Hi. How's it going?
B: Of course. Fine, thanks. And you?
A: That's great. See you later Farhad. I'm fine, too. Thanks.
B: Goodbye. Do you have time for a cup of tea?
A: Bye. I fortunately have some time now.
______ Fortunately I have some time now.
for a few days Where's my wife?
Mina's coming to Atlanta for a few Have you seen her?
days. not today
She's coming to visit her parents. But I saw her yesterday.
visit Yes, I just saw her.
I'm coming. Would you like some pizza?
They're coming. I never eat pizza.
They're coming to visit us. I always eat Persian food.
How many are they? Because I like Persian food.
just two always
my friend Ali never
and my cousin Behnam I always eat Italian food.
my cousin I never drink coffee.
your cousin I always drink tea.
our cousins We can't go to the library today.
my cousins I don't have time.
My cousin is coming to visit. You never have time for the library.
My cousin's coming to visit. _____________________________
When is he coming? A: Hi, Farhad. How's it going?
He's coming in a few days. B: It's going very well. And you?
How long is he going to stay here? A: Not bad. Have you seen the new
for a few days library?
Have I seen your cousin? B: No, where's the new library? Where
Yes, you saw him last year. is it?
I don't think so. A: It's on Bundy Avenue.
I'm sure you've seen him. B: I haven't gone there yet. I always go
Where do you want to go with him? to the library on Main Street.
He'd like to see the city. A: I've never been to that library. I
We want to go to a Persian restaurant. always go to the one on Washington
There are a lot of Persian restaurants Street. The
here. new library is much bigger. They have
There's a Persian restaurant on Bundy a lot of books. Maybe we can go there
Avenue. today.
I always go there. B: I don't have time today. I have a lot
There's a big library here. to do. Can we go tomorrow?
What does your cousin do? A: You never have time.
I don't know. B: I never said that. I just can't go
for a few years today.
I haven't seen my cousin for a few A: Okay, then. At what time would you
years. like to go tomorrow?
Would you like some coffee?
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visit I never drink coffee.

cousin and tea?
there I like tea.
there is Do you want a cup of tea?
there's Yes, please.
There's a restaurant here. No, not now. Thanks.
newspaper Where's Ali?
trip He just went to the gas station.
Have a nice trip. He wanted to buy a newspaper.
_____________ newspaper
I bought a newspaper. Have you seen the newspaper?
What did you say? No, why?
I said I bought a newspaper. There's a new mall on Bundy Avenue.
I saw Behrooz this morning. really?
I spoke with my husband yesterday. I saw it in the newspaper.
I spoke to my husband yesterday. Hi, Ali. How's it going?
I bought this book this afternoon. Nice to see you again.
I went to the supermarket last night. Nice to meet you.
I ate my lunch at two o'clock. Nice to meet you, Ali.
I worked a lot yesterday. When did you arrive?
We stayed there for five days. I arrived this morning.
We arrived last night. What time did you arrive?
I tried to speak with Kamran. I arrived at eight o'clock.
I asked him a few questions. What did you do today?
I always wanted to buy this book. We went to a museum.
I haven't seen Nasim since yesterday. Did you like the museum.
I haven't been to London yet. Yes, I did.
I haven't gone to Oslo yet. There's a good restaurant there.
I haven't been there yet.
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I haven't gone there yet.
I want to go to the mall today.
which mall?
They're both Persian. the one on Main Street
I'm very busy. There's a good restaurant on Ocean
I walk to the mall. Avenue.
We can eat at my place. There is one on Ocean Avenue.
That's too bad. I have never been there.
____________ I've never been there.
good evening I always go there.
How's it going? We're going to Canada tomorrow.
not bad, and you? really?
great Yes, my daughters live there.
There's a good restaurant on Sunset Have a nice trip.
Avenue. trip
There's one on Washington Street, ___
too. How is it?
Have you seen it yet? How's it?
not yet How's it going?
Is it an Italian restaurant? never
Yes, it is. always
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Have a nice trip. I want to buy a newspaper.

My parents are coming to visit. I always buy a newspaper in the
How long are they going to stay here? mornings.
They're going to stay for a few weeks. Do you like newspapers, too?
Do you live alone? Yes, I do.
No, I live with my friend. I just bought one.
His name is Nima. What's your name?
a Persian restaurant My name is Becky.
a Persian name Where would you like to go?
Nima is a Persian name. I'd like to go to a coffee shop.
Is Nima a Persian name? which coffee shop?
Yes, it is. the coffee shop on Main Street
and Saman? I never go there.
Saman is a Persian name, too. We have to go to the city.
They're both Persian names. Can we go now?
both No, I can't go now.
Can I speak with Ali or Mina? why not?
I'm sorry. They're both at the mall. I have a lot of work.
My cousin is coming to visit. I'm very busy.
last year Do you want to go with me?
since last year No, I can't.
I haven't seen him since last year. Because I'm very busy.
Where is he from? Unfortunately I have a lot of work to
He's from Iran. do.
and his wife? Maybe we can go later.
She's from Iran, too. I don't have much time.
They're both Persian. My cousin is coming to visit.
Can they speak English? She's coming here.
No, they can't. I never drink coffee.
unfortunately not I always drink tea.
They're coming to visit us. Are you very busy at work?
Nice to see you again. Yes, I am.
Can we go to lunch together? but not always
No, I'm very busy. I'm sometimes very busy.
You speak English very well. Do you like soda?
How long have you been in the United I sometimes drink soda.
States? I try to drink a lot of water.
since last year Water's good for you.
I've been here since last year. Do you like tea?
________________________ I sometimes drink tea.
A: How's it going Mary? and coffee?
B: Not bad, Reza. And you? I never drink coffee.
A: Very well. My cousin's coming to Have you been to Canada yet?
visit. No, but I'm going there in a few weeks.
B: Which cousin? I'm always busy.
A: The older one. Are you going to stay at a hotel?
B: When is he coming? I'm going to visit my cousin.
A: He's coming in a few days. He has a big house.
B: Is he coming alone? which cousin?
A: No, he's coming with his wife. the older one
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Do you know where Sunset Avenue B: What's his name?

is? A: His name is Reza, too.
Yes, it's not very far. B: Where are they from?
You can walk there. A: They're both from Iran, but they live
I want to have dinner with my cousin. in Canada.
Who's your cousin? B: Does Reza have a job?
Who is she? A: Yes, he works at the museum, and
She's from Iran. he's very busy.
Her husband is American. B: How long are they going to stay
They both live in New York. here?
Her husband can't speak Persian well. A: They're going to stay for a few
He's always busy. weeks. I have a lot of work to do, and I
What's his name? don't know
His name is John. what to do. But I'm not busy now. I
The library is not far from here. think I have some time. When do you
We can walk. think we can
How do you go to work? go for lunch?
I sometimes walk there. B: We can go to a restaurant together.
Where's Ali? I know a good Italian restaurant on
I don't know. Bandy
I haven't seen him. Avenue. Have you gone there yet?
I haven't seen him since yesterday. A: Not yet. I have to work at the library
Maybe he's busy. everyday. Doing my job.
Maybe he has a lot of work. B: This new library is on Ocean Street.
Where do you want to have dinner? Have you seen it yet?
at my place A: Yes, I saw it just last week.
We can have a cup of tea. B: Okay. See you later.
at your place A: Goodbye.
We can have a cup of tea at your __________
place. Do you have time for a cup of coffee?
Where's your home? No, I'm very busy.
It's not very far from here. Where did you go this morning?
We can walk there. I went to the grocery store.
I just saw your cousin. Did you buy anything?
where? Yes, I bought some rice.
at your place I can't find my book.
We both went to a coffee shop. Have you seen my book?
I haven't seen him since last year. I haven't seen it.
That's too bad. I always go to Berkeley.
It's too bad we can't go together. I went to Berkeley last week.
It's too bad you can't come. with my cousin
That's too bad. We went there last week.
I don't like to walk. And we both bought something.
That's too bad. Would you like to go to the mall?
Maybe we can go tomorrow. The mall's not very far from here.
Okay. Then see you later. The mall isn't very far from here.
_____________________ I always walk to the mall.
busy Can we go to the mall?
I'm very busy. Can we walk to the mall?
both Yes, we can walk.
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A: Hi, Susan. How's it going? They're both from Iran.

B: Not bad, Jeff. And you? walk
A: Just fine. I want to go to a coffee want
shop. Would you like to go with me? what?
B: Which coffee shop? walk
A: The coffee shop on Bundy Street. place
B: Do you drink tea or coffee? please
A: I drink both. place
B: I'm very busy. Do you have a car? bad
A: Yes, but I always walk there. We too bad
can walk together if you want. That's too bad.
B: I'm sorry, but unfortunately I can't
come with you. I have a lot work to do.
A: That's too bad. Part 41
B: Maybe we can have some coffee at
my place later? That's my son's friend.
A: Okay. See you later. They're in the kitchen.
___________________ Here's a plate.
Who's that? We can drink something first.
That's my son's friend. I usually eat late.
What's his name? We don't eat until nine.
my son's name? We can go buy bus.
No, his friend's name? ________________
What's his friend's name? I'm going to the mall.
Why do you want to know? There's a good coffee shop on Main
You don't know him anyway. Street.
I'd like a glass of water, please. I sometimes go there.
Where are the glasses? Would you like to go there?
They're in the kitchen. I can't now.
Where's the kitchen? I'm busy.
Go straight ahead. It's on your right. That's too bad.
Do you have any food in your house? My parents are coming to visit.
of course When are they coming?
It's in the kitchen. in a few days
Here's a plate. Where are your parents from?
Is this the kitchen? They're both from Iran.
Of course this is the kitchen. I haven't seen them for a few years.
Where are the plates? Where are they going to stay?
They're over there. at my place
Who's that? Can I go to the mall with you?
That's my daughter's friend. All right, but I don't have a car.
Do you know her? I always walk to the mall.
No, I don't. Who's that?
Her name is Sarah. That's my son's friend.
your daughter's name? I don't think you know him.
No, her friend's name. He's my son's friend.
Where are they now? That's my son's book.
They're both in the kitchen. What's his friend's name?
I don't think I have enough plates. I don't know.
We can drink something first. __________
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We can have some tea. Would you like to go to a coffee shop?

We can have some tea at my place, not now, maybe later
too. Do you want to eat something first?
I can't. I'm very busy. No, I want to go to a coffee shop first.
And I don't want to walk there. Where's your plate?
We can go by bus. It's in the kitchen.
Or we can go by car. I don't want to eat now.
The bus is not expensive. I usually eat late.
The bus isn't expensive. Where are the plates?
And it's very fast. The plates are usually in the kitchen.
Would you like to go by bus? Where do you want to eat?
We can walk to the coffee shop. We usually eat in the kitchen.
But I want to go to the mall first. We always eat late.
I still have to buy a few things. Then we can go to a coffee shop first.
for my kitchen What time do you usually have dinner?
I need more plates. We don't eat until nine.
Would you like to go to the mall with Can you wait?
me? Until I come.
I haven't been to the mall for a year. Can you wait until I come?
I haven't been there for a year. sure
I haven't been to the mall for a year. Can you give me some water, please?
Is the mall still open? Where's your glass?
Of course it's open. It's in the kitchen.
They're sometimes open until eleven And your plate? Where's your plate?
o'clock. That's in the kitchen, too.
_______________________________ I want to drink some water first.
_____ Wait until we eat first.
kitchen I usually eat first.
plate Then I drink some water.
first Where's your daughter?
sir She's with her friend.
first What's her friend's name?
usually I don't know but I can ask her.
until Her name is Leyla.
by She's from Canada.
by bus Her husband's name is Reza.
We can go by bus. They both live in Iran.
They're visiting us now.
I think I know her.
Part 42 Do they have any children?
Yes, they have two children.
shirt We usually speak Persian together.
a red dress I sometimes go to Canada.
I have a white shirt. Because my cousins live there.
My car is blue. I'm going to see them in a few days.
What color is your car? Can you wait?
It's yellow. when?
Let's go home. until when?
letter Can you wait until I come?
Friday We can go to a coffee shop later.
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or five to ten? How long does it take?

We're going to the mall first. It doesn't take much time.
First we're going to the mall. at ten to nine
And then we're going to visit my on Saturday
parents. __________
What did you buy at the mall? My parents are both in Iran.
I bought a shirt. What do you want to do first?
shirt I want to eat something first.
I bought a white shirt. First I want to eat something.
My shirt is blue. Where are the plates?
My shirt's blue. They're in the kitchen.
I don't know how I can go home? What time do you go to work?
You can go by bus. I usually go at eight o'clock.
_______________ How long do you stay at work?
A: Hi, Mina. How are you? I stay until two o'clock.
B: I'm fine. And you? How much did you buy your car?
A: I'm fine, too. Thanks. I bought it for six thousand dollars.
B: I like your shirt. The color is nice. What color is your car?
A: Thank you. My cousin bought it for It's red.
me. color
B: Oh, is your cousin here? What color is your book?
A: Yes, she arrived last week. What color's your book?
B: Where's she now? It's blue.
A: She went to the gas station. blue
B: Does she have a car? a big car
A: Yes, she bought a car yesterday. a blue car
B: What color is your car? I have a blue car.
A: It's yellow. What color is yours? My car is blue.
B: Mine is blue and my husband's car Our house is white.
is red. white
A: I like white. Would you like to eat What color is your wife's car?
something with me? It's white.
B: No, thanks. I have to go now. It's red.
A: Okay. Goodbye. It's blue.
B: Goodbye. What color do you like?
__________ I like yellow.
Have you been to the Persian I like the color yellow.
restaurant yet? What's your name?
not yet What's your daughter's name?
Would you like to eat lunch there? What's your son's name?
why not? Where's your cousin?
Then let's go there. He's at work.
Let's go there. What time did he go to work?
Let's go to the mall. at five to eight
Let's go. They're arriving at ten to nine.
Let's eat something. or maybe at fifteen to nine
Let's walk to the store. I'm not sure.
Let's drink a cup of tea. at ten to nine?
Let's go to my place. or at fifteen to nine?
I walk to my house. or at twenty to nine?
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Are you working on Saturday? Can I take your car?

No, but I'm working on Friday. Yes, you can take my car.
tomorrow night You can take the bus.
Saturday night Is the coffee shop open now?
Friday night Yes, the coffee shop is open until
Saturday morning eight.
Let's go home. What time is it now?
Let's go to Los Angeles. It's twenty-five to eight.
when? It's twenty to ten.
on Friday It's five to nine.
Friday Then we don't have much time.
Friday night Because they close at ten o'clock.
Let's go to London on Friday. We have to take the bus.
Let's go to London Friday night. gas
on Saturday gas station
We can go to the library on Saturday. bus station
Where's the letter? The bus station is not very far from
It's over there. here.
What color is your wife's car? The bus station isn't very far from here.
It's blue. We can take the bus.
It's yellow. What's this?
It's white. This is a letter from my parents.
It's red. What does the word letter mean?
Excuse me. What time is it? It means ... .
It's five to six. letter
It's ten to seven. This letter is for me.
Are you going to work tomorrow? This letter's for me.
I'm not working until Friday. Is this letter for you?
Then let's go to Chicago. I don't know.
Let's visit my parents. Where did you find it?
How long does it take? in the kitchen
It doesn't take much time. Can I see it?
It takes time. Sure, here you are.
How long does it take? Oh, this is a letter from Iran.
It takes a few days. It's from my cousin.
I don't know how long it takes. He's coming to the United States.
_________________________ Is he coming alone?
color my cousin
blue my cousin's wife
white No, my cousin's wife is coming, too.
yellow They're both coming.
shirt They're coming together.
station What's his wife's name?
bus station Her name's Negar.
gas station They're coming on Friday.
letter Is today Friday?
better Yes, it is.
letter Friday
Friday They're coming here on Friday.
Friend They're arriving on Saturday.
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Do you take the bus? Friday

No, we usually walk. Saturday
How long does it take? long
It doesn't take much time. how long?
When's your father coming? How long does it take?
in a few days
What time is it?
It's ten to five o'clock. Part 43
I want to go to my friend's house.
after lunch black
Let's go together. for my father
Let's go after dinner. after lunch
Okay. But I want to go by bus. I'd rather go to the mall.
Let's drink something after dinner. Sunday
Okay. Let's go to a coffee shop. I want to see a movie.
_________________________ I've lived here since last year.
A: I'm going to the mall Julie. ________________________
B: Why? What color is your car?
A: I want to buy a few shirts. My car is white.
B: What color shirts do you want to I have a blue car, too.
buy? I don't like yellow cars.
A: I want to buy a red shirt for my I want to buy a red shirt.
friend and a white one for my wife. I never buy anything red.
B: Do you have a car? or black
A: No, I'm going buy bus. black
B: How long does it take to go buy I want to buy a black shirt.
bus? I'm going to Paris on Friday.
A: It doesn't take much time. And I'm going to stay.
B: Is the mall still open? until Saturday
A: Yes, it is. The mall is open until ten I'm staying until Saturday.
o'clock tonight. Is the mall still open?
B: But they usually close at eight, don't Yes, it is.
they? It's open until nine o'clock.
A: Yes, but today is Friday and the I want to buy a black shirt.
malls close very late. for whom?
B: Let's go to the malls tomorrow. I'm for my father
busy now. I want to buy a black shirt for my
A: Okay. What time is it now? father.
B: It's ten to nine. I'm going to visit him.
A: All right. Here's a letter from your for a week
cousin. Let's go to a coffee shop.
B: Let me see it, please. I can't. I'm too busy.
A: Here you are. I have to buy a shirt for my father.
B: Thanks a lot. And my cousin is coming to visit.
A: You're welcome. My cousin Reza and his wife.
B: Buy. Here's a letter from them.
______ They're arriving Saturday morning.
Let's go to my place. My father is coming, too.
My father's there now. We usually go to a coffee shop on
Do you want to go by bus? Saturdays.
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What's his son's name? Yes, I do.

You don't know his son. How long does it take?
He's lived here for a year. It doesn't take much time.
I've lived here for a year, too. How long have you been here?
But his father can't speak English very I've been here since last year.
well. I've lived here since last year.
He'd rather speak Persian. I've lived in Mashhad since last year.
He speaks Persian better than English. We've lived in Tehran since last year.
Is that your cousin? How long have you lived here?
What color's your cousin's car? I've lived here since last week.
Is your cousin's car black? _________________________
My cousin doesn't have a car yet. black
But his father's car is black. blue
Here's a plate. black
I'd rather have a bigger plate. father
What time is it? there
It's ten to six. together
I don't think so. father
It's ten after six. rather
It's twenty after seven. after
It's seven twenty. lived
It's eight twenty. live
It's twenty after eight. lived
What do you want to do? I lived here since last year.
I want to see a movie. ______________________
Do you want to see a movie with me? We can go to a coffee shop after
No, I'd rather stay home. seven o'clock.
How long have you lived here? I have to stay home until seven.
I've lived here for a few years. But I don't want to stay home.
My father's coming to visit me. I'd rather go to the mall.
what time? I'd like to go to the mall.
at three twenty Would you like to go to the mall?
or at three fifteen Would you rather go to the mall?
I'd rather see a movie on Sunday. Yes, I would.
Do you mean this Sunday? I'd rather live in Iran.
Yes, this Sunday. Here's a letter from your cousin.
Okay. Sunday's fine. for whom?
Okay. See you later. from whom?
from your cousin Saman
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He's coming to visit.
He's lived in Iran for two years.
When is he arriving?
We're going to the movies. Sunday
I'm planning to go to Canada. on Sunday
What's your plan for tomorrow? When is my cousin arriving?
Monday He's arriving on Sunday.
The movie starts at eight o'clock. which Sunday?
___________________________ this Sunday
Do you live here? this week
Yes, I do. He's staying until Friday.
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B: Goodbye. since when?

__________ I've lived here since last year.
Is this letter for you? Do you like it here?
Yes, it's from Sarah. Yes, I do.
from whom? My father's coming to Los Angeles.
from my cousin Sarah When is he coming?
She's planning to come here. on Sunday
My cousin is planning to come here. I haven't seen him for six years.
Ali has a lot of money. Where are you going?
What does he want to do? I'm going to the supermarket.
with his money I'm going to the movies.
He's planning to buy a house. We're going to the movies.
Why does he want to buy a house? What time is it?
Because he has a big family. It's ten after five.
And his parents are living with him. It's five ten.
have you seen my cousin Mina yet? It's ten to five.
Yes, I have. Let's go to the movies.
not yet I'd rather go to a coffee shop.
Yes, I've seen her at the library. _______________________
Yes, I saw her in London last year. A: Hi, Vahid. How are you?
When is she arriving in Los Angeles? B: I'm fine, thanks.
on Sunday at twenty after six A: I'm going to Iran on Sunday.
on Sunday at six twenty B: Really?
That's too early. A: Yes, I'm going to visit my father.
twenty after six in the afternoon, not in B: How long does your trip take?
the morning A: I want to stay there for a few weeks.
six twenty in the afternoon, not in the B: Are you going alone?
morning A: No, my family is going with me. We
How long is she going to stay here? haven't been there for a few years.
She's planning to stay for three weeks B: What are you going to do this
here. afternoon?
What's your plan for tomorrow? A: I'm going to the movies. Would you
What does the word plan mean? like to go with me?
What does plan mean? B: No, thanks. I'd rather stay home.
It means ... . Some my friends are coming to visit
plan me.
your house A: Oh, really? Do I know them?
your plan B: I don't think so. They're not from
What's your plan for tomorrow? here. They're coming from
I'm planning to go to the movies. Washington. But wait, I
What are you doing on Saturday? think you know Shahram, don't you?
I'm staying home. A: Yes, I do. But he lives here in Los
We can go to the movies if you want. Angeles, doesn't he?
why not? B: Not anymore. He's in Washington
Is your husband going with us? now. He's lived there for two years.
No, he'd rather stay home. A: Okay. Do you need anything from
Are we going to the movies tonight? Iran?
I never go to the movies on Saturdays. B: No, thank you. Have a nice trip and
I sometimes go on Fridays. say hi to your father for me.
but never on Saturdays A: Sure. Goodbye.
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planning I always go on Sundays.

start on Saturdays
stay I'd rather go to the mall.
start Today is Sunday.
starts And tomorrow is Monday.
The movie starts at seven. What does the word Monday mean?
after What does Monday mean?
father It's the day after Sunday.
rather Monday
father What's your plan for Monday?
rather I'm going to Canada on Monday.
_____ Are you planning to go with your
I'd like to buy that shirt. family?
which one? Yes, we're going together.
the red one Are you going to the movies?
the white one Yes, I am.
the yellow one The movie starts at eight o'clock.
the blue one what time?
We're going to Iran on Monday. What time does the movie start?
Do you work on Sundays? It starts at five o'clock.
I never work on Sundays. It's nine twenty.
But I usually work on Saturdays. It's nine thirty.
Do you still have your car? The movie starts at seven thirty.
Yes, I still have it. How long does the movie take?
No, I don't have it anymore. I don't know.
______________________ Ask Ali.
A: Hi, Ali. How are you? What's your plan for tonight?
B: I'm fine, thanks. How are you? We're going to the movies.
A: Fine, thank you. Ali, what's your There's a good movie tonight.
plan for tonight? There is a good movie tonight.
B: I think I'm staying home. Why? When does it start?
A: Would you like to go to the movies It starts at seven thirty.
with us? What are you going to do?
B: When? Tonight? after the movies
A: Yes, we're going at nine thirty. We can have dinner.
B: Nine thirty is too late for me. How where?
long does the movie take? I know a good restaurant.
A: I don't know. Can we go to a coffee shop?
B: I'd rather stay home. I'm a little tired, when?
and I have to work tomorrow. after the movies
A: What time do you get up tomorrow? sure
B: Early in the morning. My work starts Is this your car?
at seven. which one?
A: Okay, then. Would you like to come the black one
to our place tomorrow? No, that's my wife's car.
B: I don't think so. ____________________
A: Why not? plan
B: I'm planning to visit my father please
tomorrow. Maybe I can come to your plate
place on plan
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from your cousin Sahar Monday night.

She's coming to visit. A: All right, Ali. Goodbye.
She's arriving on Monday. B: Goodbye.
Monday or Sunday? __________
I think Monday but I'm not sure. Where's the kitchen?
What time is it? I need a few plates.
It's four twenty. I haven't seen this movie yet.
____________ But I've seen it.
A: Hi, Michael. How's it going? But I have seen it.
B: Not bad. And you? Let's go home.
A: I'm okay. Would you like to see a Let's go to the movies.
movie tonight? gas station
B: I have a lot of work to do. What time bus station
does the movie start? Excuse me. Where's the bus station?
A: It starts at seven thirty, and then we It's over there.
can go to my place. There's a bus station on Sunset
B: I can't come tonight. I'm planning to Avenue.
go to the library. Thanks a lot.
A: Then let's go to the library tonight. You're welcome.
After that, we can have dinner
together.
B: I'm sorry, but I have to eat dinner Part 45
with my father tonight.
A: Okay. Then maybe tomorrow? Do you have any sugar?
B: All right. See you tomorrow. I have sugar cubes.
_________________________ Here's a spoon.
Would you like to have some tea? not right now
I have some tea at home. only five minutes
Do you have any sugar? I need a fork.
Would you like some coffee? Can you give me a knife?
Do you have any sugar? four knives
I have some sugar cubes. _________
I don't have any sugar. What are you going to do tomorrow
But I have some sugar cubes. night?
I don't like sugar cubes. What's your plan for tomorrow?
not with my coffee I'm planning to go to the movies.
Then we can have some tea. I'd rather stay home tomorrow.
But I'd rather have coffee. with my father
Okay. Here's your coffee. I want to buy something for him.
And here's a sugar cube. Let's go to the mall.
Does your father like coffee or tea? We can take my car.
He usually drinks tea. Are we going to the movies tonight?
Can you give me a spoon? Yes, we are.
spoon What time does the movie start?
Here's a spoon. It starts at nine fifteen.
Thanks a lot. and after the movies
I don't need a spoon. We can go to my place.
I don't want coffee anymore. We can eat something there.
But you always drink coffee. Here's a letter.
Yes, but not right now. from whom?
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and a knife not right now

I only have a knife. Do you have any sugar cubes?
in a few days No. Do you want sugar?
in a few minutes Yes, please.
They're arriving in a few minutes. Yes, please. Sugar's fine.
Can you wait here? Do you have a spoon?
Can you wait a few minutes? Of course I do.
Yes, I can. Of course I have a spoon.
No, I can't. Here you are.
I'm very busy. Would you like to go to the movies?
I'm very busy right now. not right now
Would you like a glass of water? maybe later
No, thanks. I'm going to a restaurant right now.
Yes, please. Let's go to my place.
Can you give me some tea, please? Do you have a car?
sure No, but we can go by bus.
of course Or we can walk.
Do you want sugar with your tea? How far is your house?
Yes, just a little sugar. It's not very far.
No, give me some sugar cubes. It's only five minutes.
and a spoon one minute
We don't have any sugar cubes. How long does it take?
Excuse me. What time is it? It only takes two minutes.
It's six twenty. Then let's walk.
It's seven forty-five. Are you going to the supermarket?
It's four o'clock. Yes, I am.
a knife Can you buy some sugar cubes?
two knives We need sugar, too.
How many knives do you need? I'd like some cake.
We don't need any knives. Do you want a spoon, too?
This knife is too small. No, give me a fork, please.
Give me a bigger one. Give me a fork, please.
Give me the blue one. I need a fork.
Give me that one. Would you like some tea, too?
Give me that one we bought not right now
yesterday. I'd like some coffee right now.
not this one Let's go to my cousin's house.
_________ Do we have to go by car?
sugar No, we can walk.
sugar cubes How long does it take?
spoon It doesn't take much time.
speak It only takes five minutes.
spoon only a few minutes
right just a few minutes
right now Can you give me some cake?
minute of course
two minutes Here's your cake.
fork Thanks. But I don't have a fork.
knife Oh, I'm sorry.
one knife here's a fork.
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two knives
knives
one knife
four knives
_________
a fork
two forks
Where are the forks?
They're in the kitchen.
I need a spoon, too.
What color is your father's car?
His car's black.
Today is Sunday.
Tomorrow's Monday.
Tomorrow is Monday.
We've lived here for four years.
We have lived here for four years.
When are you going to the
supermarket?
right now
in a few minutes
in ten minutes
What's your plan for tonight?
Are you busy tonight?
No, let's eat dinner together.
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B: I'm sorry. He's not in his office right

now. Can you wait here for a few
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minutes?
A: Sure.
B: Would you like a cup of coffee?
A: Yes, please. With sugar. My father's arriving on Tuesday.
______________________ Do you take sugar with your tea?
Are you busy? Let me buy it for you.
Do you have time? I'm not on vacation.
a few minutes I'm taking a vacation tomorrow.
Do you have a few minutes? August
Yes, I do. in September
What can I do for you? January
How would you like your tea? Let's go to my office.
with sugar Let him go.
I take it with sugar. __________
Do you take sugar with your tea? Let's drink some tea.
Yes, I take sugar with my tea. Do you have sugar?
Do you have sugar cubes? No, I don't.
Yes, we do. Then let's go to my place.
Of course we do. Can we go to the movies after that?
Can you give me some cake? why not?
Sure, here you are. Do you know when the movie starts?
Let me give you a fork. The movie starts at seven thirty.
Let me eat my lunch. Can we have a cup of tea first?
Let me buy this shirt. Let's drink tea after the movie.
for you It's five twenty-five right now.
Let me buy this shirt for you. We still have time.
Let me buy it for you. Let's go to my place.
Let's buy it. when?
Ali's father. right now
Let me speak with Ali's father. What time is it?
Do you have enough money? It's eight forty-five.
No, I don't. It's twelve thirty.
Then let me give you some money. Is your father arriving on Monday?
Let me eat my dinner first. not on Monday
I usually drink my coffee with sugar. then when?
I sometimes take a little sugar. My father is arriving on Tuesday.
Let's go to the grocery store. He's arriving on Tuesday.
What do you need? Is it Monday today?
I want to buy some sugar cubes. No, it's Tuesday.
Mina, where are the spoons? Let's go to my office.
They're in the kitchen. _________________
and the knives? A: Excuse me. What time is it?
They're there, too. B: It's seven twenty.
I can't find them. A: Thanks.
Let me find them for you. B: Are you waiting for Ali?
Thanks, Mina. A: Yes. Is he in his office?
How many spoons do you need?
I just need one.
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in January Do you want a fork, too?

Does Ali work here? No, there's one here.
Yes. Would you like to see him? I have a lot of work.
Yes, please. Where's his office? I'm not on vacation.
Go straight ahead. Are you on vacation?
His office is on your right. No, I'm not.
Ali's office is on your right. Where's Ali?
Did you find it? Ali's on vacation this week.
Did you find Ali's office? I'm taking a vacation tomorrow.
Yes, I did. Are you planning to take a vacation?
not yet Yes, I'm going to take a vacation.
______ in a few weeks
Tuesday Are you on vacation?
office Are you on vacation on Monday?
vacation Yes, I am.
I'm on vacation. When are you going to go to Los
I'm taking a vacation. Angeles?
August When are you going to take a
in August vacation?
September When are you planning to take a
in September vacation?
January When are you going on vacation?
in January in August
________ Ali's parents
A: Mike, my wife and I are going on Ali's parents are in Iran.
vacation in August. When are Ali's parents coming to Los
B: Really? Angeles?
A: Yes. When are you going on They're coming in August.
vacation? They're coming in September.
B: I'm planning to take my vacation in We're in August now.
September. September is after August.
A: Where are you going? I'm not going to go on vacation.
B: We're going to Iran. What's your until September
plan? I'm very busy right now.
A: We're planning to visit my parents. I don't have time.
B: Where do they live? I don't have time to go on vacation.
A: They live in Atlanta Georgia. I don't have time to take a vacation.
B: Are you going by car? Are going on vacation in September?
A: No, Atlanta is too far from here. No, I'm going on vacation in January
Mike, did you see Mina yesterday? What does the word January mean?
B: Yes, I did. I saw her in her office. What does January mean?
She's very busy right now. It means ... .
A: I know. I spoke with her on Monday. January
She's going on vacation in January. I'm taking a vacation in January.
B: Good for her. I'm going to Iran.
A: Yes. Are you working tomorrow, When does the movie start?
Mike? When does your vacation start?
B: Yes, I am. in a few weeks
A: Can you come to my office in August
tomorrow? in September
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How long is he staying here? B: Sure. At what time?

He's staying until Sunday. A: At eleven thirty.
which Sunday? B: Okay. Then see you tomorrow in
this Sunday your office. Goodbye.
Let me speak with my wife. A: Goodbye.
Let me drink my tea.
Let's go to the movies.
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really?
Yes, my daughters live there.
I'd rather go alone. I don't drink coffee at all.
I don't want to go with your friends. Have a nice day.
I don't want to travel with them. This tea is too hot.
why not? It's cold today.
Because I want to speak Persian. Not at all.
And they don't understand Persian. They travel a lot.
But you can speak English, can't you? ______________
Yes, but I'd rather speak Persian. I'm going on vacation.
Let's go to the coffee shop. really? when?
Is it very far from here? I'm going to go in August.
Is the coffee shop very far from here? When are you taking a vacation?
Not at all. I'm not going on vacation.
We can walk there. I still have a lot of work.
Do you like coffee? ___________________
Not at all. A: Hi, Jim. Are you on vacation now?
I don't drink coffee at all. B: No, I'm going on vacation in
I don't go to the mall at all. January.
Have you been to Paris at all? A: Where are you planning to go?
No, I haven't been there yet. B: I'm going to Shiraz. It's a very nice
I haven't gone there yet. city in Iran. What's your plan?
Let me give you a spoon. A: I can't take a vacation until
Let's buy some sugar cubes. September.
Do you have time for coffee? B: Are you very busy at work?
Not at all. A: Oh, yes. I've a lot of things to do.
No, I'm very busy right now. _____________________________
No, I don't have time. My cousin Peyman is coming.
I usually don't drink coffee. when?
I don't like coffee. on Tuesday
I don't drink coffee at all. He's coming to visit us.
I don't like coffee at all. I'm sure.
How would you like to take your He'd like to see you.
coffee? Is he coming alone?
I take it with sugar. No, he's coming with his friend.
When are you going on vacation? They travel a lot.
I don't know. I still have a lot of work. I travel a lot now.
But I'd like to go in January. for my work
I'm going on vacation this Tuesday. Can you come to our place on
this Friday Tuesday?
I don't drink tea. I'm sorry. I work on Tuesdays.
I never drink tea. Unfortunately I can't come.
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________________ I don't drink tea at all.

travel But I'd like a coke.
try I don't like tea.
travel I always drink coffee.
traveling What time is it?
at all It's twenty after five.
mall No, wait!
all It's twenty to six.
at all Can you wait a minute?
Not at all. Do you have a minute?
cold Do you have a minute for me?
old Sure. What can I do for you?
cold When are you taking a vacation?
cold enough I'm going on vacation in August.
January I have to go to the office.
______ I still have a lot of work.
Is Ali home? Have a nice trip.
No, he's still at work. Have a nice day.
No, he's not home yet. How is it going?
Is your tea still hot? Would you like to go to a restaurant?
Yes, it is. I'd rather go to a coffee shop.
No, I think it's cold now. No, let's go to the movies.
hot tea Do you know any good movies?
hot water Yes, I know a good movie.
Do you need hot water? What would you like to drink?
Yes. Can you give me some hot a cup of tea, please
water? a glass of water, please
of course hot tea
Let me see. It's very hot today.
Let me see if I have hot water. a hot tea, please
I'm sorry. Here's your tea.
I don't have hot water. The tea's not hot enough.
Have you seen Ali's car? It's not hot enough.
Yes, but I don't like the color. It's cold.
Do you take your tea with sugar? This tea's cold.
No, I take it with sugar cubes. It's cold today.
Here you are. I'd like a cup of hot tea.
Thanks a lot. This is cold.
You're welcome. I don't like cold tea.
I don't like cold tea at all.
Part 48 Is Tehran very far from Karaj?
Not at all.
It's just thirty kilometers.
Take care. It's not far at all.
It's a beautiful day. This tea's too hot.
next time I can't drink it now.
this time I never drink cold tea.
I'm happy. But I sometimes drink cold tea.
a piece of bread A lot of people drink hot tea in Iran.
_____________ I don't like cold tea.
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I need a new car. Do you like coffee?

But I don't have enough money. Not at all.
I don't have any money at all. But your parents drink coffee.
I'd rather wait until August. Where are they now?
I'm taking a vacation in September. They're in Germany right now.
Where are you going now? They travel a lot, don't they?
I'm going to the library now. Yes, they do.
Take care. I'm taking a vacation tomorrow.
I'm going to a coffee shop right now. When are you going on vacation?
Would you like to go with me? on Tuesday
No, thanks. Take care. But I'd rather take a vacation in
I don't drink coffee at all. August.
You can have some hot tea. Where are you going?
It's a little cold today. I'm planning to go to Iran.
But I don't think it's cold. I'm staying until September.
I think it's a very nice day. Would you like some coffee?
It's a beautiful day. I don't like coffee at all.
Let's walk. I never drink coffee.
It's a beautiful day. I only like hot tea.
We can walk to the restaurant. Do you take sugar with your tea?
There's a new restaurant on Bundy No, I don't.
Avenue. Do you have sugar cubes?
But I'm tired. Yes, we do.
Then let's take my car. Of course we do.
this time Let me give you some sugar cubes.
We can take my car this time. Can you give me a piece of bread?
but next time a piece of bread
We can walk. a piece of cake
next year How many pieces would you like?
next week One piece's enough, thanks.
next Tuesday ______________________
Okay. Take care. A: Hi, Omid. How is it going?
______________ B: Fine, thanks. I'm going on vacation
bread tomorrow.
a piece of bread A: Where are you planning to go?
care B: I'm planning to visit Iran for a few
their weeks.
care A: Well, have a nice trip.
Take care. B: Thanks. Would you like to have
time some coffee with me?
this time A: I'd rather have some tea.
next time B: Hot tea?
travel A: Yes, I don't like cold tea at all. Do
I travel a lot. you like tea?
traveling B: I sometimes drink tea, but I usually
I'm traveling. drink coffee.
___________ _______________________________
My cousin's coming from Iran. ___________
I haven't seen her for ten years. I don't like my car at all.
Here's a letter from her. It's not working.
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next week She's arriving next Saturday.

We're going to a new office next week. And she's staying until August.
Can you come to our place on Then we're going to Iran together.
Tuesday? But her son can't come with her.
this Tuesday or next Tuesday? That's too bad.
this Tuesday next time
Let me speak with my wife. this time
Los Angeles is a beautiful city. I want to buy a good car this time.
It's a beautiful city. I'm not going to Canada next time.
It's a beautiful day. why not?
Your daughter's very beautiful. Because it's too cold.
I'm happy to see you again. I'd rather wait.
Would you like some cake? until August
Yes, please. Canada is beautiful in August.
How many pieces do you want? Yes, maybe we can go together.
Give me two pieces, please. I'd like to go to Canada, too.
Let me give you a fork, too. Then we can go to Canada together.
There is one here. next year
Do you need a knife, too? There's a lot to see there.
No, just give me a plate. excuse me
Your shirt is beautiful. Do you know where Navid's office is?
Your shirt's beautiful. I'm sorry. I don't work here.
I'm happy you like it. Wait a minute.
I'm going on vacation next Friday. I think I know you.
I'm going to see my friend Masoud. You are Ali, aren't you?
Where does he live? Yes, I am.
He lives in Tabriz. I'm happy to see you.
Tabriz is a beautiful city. Are you happy to see me?
It's a beautiful city. Of course I'm happy.
I have to go home now. We're going to buy a car next week.
Okay. Take care. I'm very happy.
We want to buy a better car.
this time
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Let's go to a coffee shop.
What are you going to do this Okay. What would you like to have?
weekend? I want to have a cup of coffee.
We have relatives there. I'd rather have something cold.
We're staying at their house until next I want a glass of soda, please.
Tuesday. Let's go to the movies.
My mother lives in Iran. when?
I used to live in Tehran. after here
I have close relatives there. When does the movie start?
When did you see Ali last time? It starts at seven twenty-five.
Please come earlier next time. The movie starts at seven twenty-five.
Ali's father is coming in the next few I can't.
days. Take care.
My house is close to the library. until next time
__________________________ I still have a lot of work to do.
this week We're going to a new office.
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my family I'm going on vacation this week.

my relatives What are you going to do this
our relatives weekend?
We're going to visit our relatives. What does the word weekend mean?
We're staying at their house. What does weekend mean?
their house It means ... .
We're staying at their house. weekend
I've never been to Los Angeles. this weekend
I've never lived in Los Angeles. What are you going to do this
But I have a lot of relatives there. weekend?
And we usually stay at their house. I'm going to Los Angeles this weekend.
I like this blue shirt. next weekend
How much is it? I'm going to Esfahan next weekend.
How much is a letter to Iran? Esfahan is very beautiful.
I don't know how much it is. Have a nice trip.
But it's not expensive at all. Have a good trip.
I'm going to Texas on Sunday. Take care.
I have relatives there. ________
I have close relatives there. A: Hi, Peter. How's it going?
I have close relatives in Los Angeles. B: Not bad. I'm going on vacation next
close weekend.
Where's your house? A: Where are you going?
My house is close to the library. B: I'm going to Iran. I want to visit my
close to the gas station parents.
We live close to Tehran. A: Are you happy you're going to see
We have close relatives there. them again?
We're going to visit them this weekend. B: Of course. Have you been to Iran
some of my friends yet?
one of my friends A: No, not yet. But I know Iran is
one of their friends beautiful.
one of their relatives B: Yes, it is.
This is one of their relatives. A: Are you staying at your Parent's
Excuse me. Where's the gas station? house in Iran?
Is it very far from here? B: Yes, they bought a new house last
No, not at all. year.
It's very close to here. A: Great! Then have a nice trip to Iran.
Do you have close relatives in Tehran. B: Thanks. take care.
of course A: You, too. Goodbye.
My mother lives there. B: Goodbye.
My mother lives in Tehran. __________
Does your father live there, too? My father's arriving on Friday.
Yes, he does. this Friday?
My parents live there together. No, next Friday.
They both live in Tehran. And he's going to stay for the
Do you miss them? weekend.
Yes, but I'm planning to go to Iran. We're going to Los Angeles together.
Do your parents have a big house? Where are you going to stay in Los
Yes, they have a very big house. Angeles?
They bought a new house last year. We have relatives there.
Their house is very big. We have relatives in Los Angeles.
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in the next few days My parents house is very big.

Ali's mother is coming in the next few What color's your parents car?
days. What color is your parents car?
Excuse me. How much is this shirt? It's yellow.
Let me see it, please. I don't like their car.
It's forty-seven dollars. My cousin's coming here next week.
Excuse me. We're closing now. with her family
Please come earlier next time. They're going to Iran next weekend.
the next gas station Tehran is a beautiful city.
How far is the next gas station from There's a lot to do there.
here? I used to live in Tehran.
Are you going by car? I used to eat Persian food.
Yes, I am. I have a yellow car.
It's just ten minutes by car. I used to have a red car.
It's only ten minutes by car. My cousin's coming to visit us.
_______________________ He doesn't live close to here.
weekend But he used to live here.
relative How long is he going to stay here?
relatives until next Friday
our relatives until next weekend
their until this Tuesday
their house Is he coming alone?
close Yes, this time.
close relatives He's coming alone.
close friends Yes, this time he's coming alone.
close to but next time
My house is close to the mall. He's coming with our relatives.
used But next time he's coming with our
I used to live in Tehran. relatives.
Do you have relatives in Sweden?
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Yes, my father's cousin lives there.
But I don't have any close relatives
there.
It's old. There's a lot to see in Sweden.
an old car and a lot to do
I walk less now. next year
Would you like a coffee instead? this year
I want some tea instead of coffee. last year
without my mother this Saturday
I'm used to it. next Monday
___________ last Friday
What's your plan for this weekend? Where's Mina?
We're going to Tehran this weekend. I don't know.
We're going to visit our relatives. When did you see her last time?
What are you doing next weekend? I saw her this morning.
I'm going to see my mother. I saw her last night, too.
She lives in Shiraz now. When are you going to see her again?
with our relatives She's coming to my office tomorrow.
Who's that? in a few days
That's my relative. She's coming in the next few days.
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A: Hi, Sahar. That's one of our relatives.

B: Hi, Ali. When is your cousin coming She's my cousin.
to London? She used to live in Paris.
A: He's coming this weekend. Is Paris close to here?
B: Is he coming with his family? It's not very far.
A: No, just his wife. Their children are Can we go by bus?
staying home. Yes, we can.
B: Oh, I see. Do they live close to We can't go this year.
here? but maybe next year
A: Yes, they live very close. Let's go to a coffee shop.
B: Is your mother coming to visit, too? which coffee shop?
A: Yes, but she's going to stay with our the one in Westwood
relatives. We have close relatives There are a lot of Persian stores there.
here. where?
B: Would you like to have some coffee in Westwood
right now? I sometimes go there.
A: Not now, maybe next time. with whom?
B: Okay. See you later. with my friends
_________________ I usually go there with my friends.
Tehran's a beautiful city. We used to travel a lot.
But Tehran isn't very old. Did you buy a car last week?
a cup of tea with sugar cubes, please Yes, I did.
I'm sorry we only have sugar. But it's not new.
We don't have any sugar cubes. It's old.
Would you like coffee instead? I bought an old car.
Yes, I would. This house is old.
You speak English better than me. I used to walk a lot.
better than but not anymore.
less than I walk less now.
I drink coffee less than tea. Let me see your car.
I used to drink more coffee. It's not very old.
but now But it's cheaper than a new car.
I drink tea instead. Is it older than my car?
But now I drink tea instead. No, yours is older.
Do you have any sugar cubes? I don't like to travel alone.
No, but we have sugar instead. I don't like traveling alone.
Then give me a cup of coffee. I'm going on vacation next week.
with milk and sugar We're planning to go to Iran.
This milk is old. Iran is beautiful.
Do you still want your coffee? your children are going with you, aren't
Yes, I do. they?
but without milk of course
I'm going to Tehran. I'd like to go to Iran, too.
without my mother My husband likes Iran, too.
My mother used to travel a lot. Our daughter doesn't like to travel.
She used to travel a lot. She doesn't like to travel.
But she's too old now. She's at home now.
She travels less now. They're both staying home.
She walks a lot instead. with their friends
Walking is good for her. _______________
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What are you used to eating? And she's used to it.

I'm used to eating Persian food. She's used to it.
I used to travel a lot with her.
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I travel without her.
But now I travel without her.
Mina is moving to Mashhad. She's used to staying at home.
I moved to Abadan last week. She's not used to traveling.
The forks are in the drawer. She's used to living alone.
the top drawer I used to buy old cars.
the bottom drawer but now
It was last year that I moved to Shiraz. I want to buy a new car.
I was in Iran last week. instead of an old car
The name of the company is Microsoft. Let's go to the movies tonight.
Ali wasn't at the library yesterday. I'd rather go to a coffee shop.
I like the color of your shirt. There's a coffee shop close to here.
_______________________ The coffee shop we saw last time?
How much money do you have? yes
I have fifteen dollars. And you? Would you like to have some tea?
I only have ten dollars. No, I want to have coffee instead.
I have less money than you. I want to drink coffee.
Is this your parents car? instead of tea
Yes, this is their car. I want to drink coffee instead of tea.
How much did they buy it? But their milk's usually old.
They bought it for nine thousand But their milk is usually old.
dollars. And their coffee is not hot enough.
That's cheaper than my car. And their coffee isn't hot enough.
That's less expensive than my car. I'm used to drinking hot tea.
cheaper than my car We can have some milk instead.
What's your plan for Saturday night? Okay. let's go to the coffee shop.
We're going to Canada on Saturday. It's very close to our house.
Are your children going with you? All right, but without my mother.
No, we're going without them. She's used to staying at home.
and without any money We're going to France next weekend.
Then you can't buy anything. I used to live in France.
We can take the bus. I have close relatives there.
instead of walking When did you see them last time?
We're going to go to Ramsar instead of I saw them last year.
Tehran. My mother lives there, too.
We're going there instead. How much is a letter to France?
My car's older than yours. It's very cheap.
My car is older than yours. ____________
I haven't seen your daughter since last instead
year. without
She's in Yazd right now. used
She's moving to Mashhad. I'm used to eat.
My cousin's moving to Munich. relatives
My cousin is moving to Munich. close relatives
When are you planning to move to ____________
Vancouver? I'm not used to eating Italian food.
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They're in the bottom drawer. I'm not going to move to Vancouver.

The knives are in the bottom drawer. My relatives live here.
Where are the glasses? My mother lives here, too.
Are they in the top drawer? Do you still live in Tehran?
Or are they in the bottom drawer? No, I moved to Abadan.
They're not in the drawers. I moved to Abadan.
I moved them. I haven't seen Ali since last year.
Did you find my wallet? I haven't seen him since last year.
Yes, it was in the drawer. Where is he?
It was in the drawer. He moved to Holland.
Ali is here. When did he move there?
Ali was here. He moved there last week.
No, I saw him in New York. I like your house.
He was there. It's old but it's beautiful.
I'm in London right now. Are you moving to a new house?
but last year Yes, I am.
I was in Tehran. But I'm used to this house.
Do you really work on Sundays? _____________________
Yes, I do. A: Hi, Sarah. How is it going?
I'm used to it. B: Not bad. I went to Thailand for a few
Do you like your new car? days, and I'm not used to traveling.
Yes, I like it. A: Did you go to Thailand with your
But I'm not used to it yet. family?
I was at Shadi's house yesterday. B: No, I went without them this time. I
I'm very tired. wanted to go to Japan, but I went to
Did you go to the movies yesterday? Thailand
No, I didn't. instead.
why not? A: Japan has a few old libraries. I've
Because I was very tired. been there a few times.
I'm not use to working a lot. B: Maybe I can go to Japan instead of
When did you move to Shiraz? Thailand next time.
I think it was last year. A: I think we're going to move to
I moved to Shiraz. Japan.
It was last year that I moved to Shiraz. B: My cousin moved to last year, and
It was last year I moved to Shiraz. he wants to move again this time to
Can you tell Ali? Japan.
That I can't come today. A: Okay. Take care.
Can you tell Ali that I can't come B: Goodbye.
today? __________
Can you tell Ali I can't come today? I'd like to eat a piece of cake.
of course Where are the forks?
I moved here last year. They're in the kitchen.
I want to buy that red car. I can't find them.
Buy the yellow one instead. They're in the drawer.
Buy the yellow one instead of the red which drawer?
one. in the top drawer
What did you do with your old car? The forks are in the top drawer.
I still have it. I can't find them.
How old are you? They're still in the top drawer.
I'm eighty years old. Where are the knives?
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my best friend I'm old.

stamp What's Mina doing?
post office I saw her last week.
I have to call my mother. She was not very happy.
Do you know her number? She wasn't very happy.
phone why?
phone number Because she's moving to Vancouver.
____________ She's working for a great company.
Ali moved to Tehran. the name of the company
But Mina's not going to move there. The name of the company is Microsoft.
Was Mina at your house yesterday? The company's name is Microsoft.
No, she wasn't here. really? I used to work for them.
Then where was she? But I wasn't happy with my job.
She was at her friend's house. the name of the store
Why did Mina move to Tehran? a cup of coffee
She goes to college there. the color of my car
Mina goes to college. the people of the city
How old is your son? I like the color of your car.
He's twenty-one. ______________________
He's twenty-one years old. drawer
What does he do? drink
He goes to Pierce College. dress
My cousin goes there, too. drawer
really? bottom
That's interesting. It's in the bottom drawer.
My son has an interesting job. was
your job what?
your new job wife
Do you like your new job? white
Yes, my new job is very interesting. was
It's very interesting. I was in Iran last year.
I used to go to college. that
Do you know Omid? company
No, who is it? ________
He's my best friend. the city of Tehran
my best friend What do you need?
the best restaurant I need a plate.
This restaurant is the best restaurant The plates are in the top drawer.
in Tehran. But the spoons are in the bottom
This restaurant's the best in Tehran. drawer.
_____________________________ I didn't see my wallet yesterday.
A: Behnam, why do we have to move It wasn't in the drawer.
to Shiraz? I have to go now.
B: Because I have a better job there. Okay. Take care.
A: You have a good job here, too.
B: I know, but the job there's more
interesting. Part 52
A: But Behnam, our best friends live
here. Our daughter goes to college Ali goes to college.
here. That's interesting.
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I miss her a lot. B: That's right, but we're only going to

I have to call her. stay there for a year.
I have to call my mother. _______________________________
Did you speak with your son? _________________
Did you call your son? Leyla's house
No, I didn't. Leyla's new house
I was very busy. Have you seen Leyla's new house?
My son is still waiting for my call. I didn't know.
Do you know his number? That Leyla bought a house.
Yes, I can give you his number. I didn't know that she bought a house.
Yes, I can give you his phone number. I didn't know she bought a house.
What does the word phone number Did you find Azar's letter?
mean? Yes, it was in the drawer.
What does phone number mean? which drawer?
What's the meaning of phone number? the drawer in the kitchen
meaning the top drawer?
the meaning of No, the bottom drawer.
the meaning of that word Are you going to answer her letter?
What's the meaning of phone number? Yes, but I need stamps.
The meaning of phone number is ... . I need stamps.
phone number two stamps
number one stamp
phone There are some stamps in the top
telephone drawer.
Excuse me. Where's the phone? How many dollars do you need?
The phone's over there How many stamps do you need?
Can I call my friend? I don't know.
of course you can How much is a stamp?
Is the Persian restaurant open now? You can ask that at the post office.
I don't know. You can call them. ____________________________
Do you have their number? A: Next, please.
Do you have their phone number? B: Hi, it's my turn I think. I'm next.
Yes, I do. A: Hi, what can I do for you?
I'm very busy. B: How much is a letter to Iran?
busy A: Can I see your letter?
Did you call them? B: Yes, here you are.
Yes, but it was busy. A: That's a small letter. let me see ... .
Tell me. It's only two dollars.
Call me. B: Okay. Here's two dollars.
Call them. A: Do you need any stamps today?
Call Omid. B: No, thank you. How long does it
Call them again. take for my letter to arrive in Iran?
Call me tomorrow. A: It usually takes a week, but
I need their phone number. sometimes it arrives there in less than
I need Ali's number. a week.
Excuse me. Where's the post office? B: Thanks a lot, sir.
Go straight ahead. A: You're welcome. Is that all?
Then turn right. B: Yes, that's offer today. Thanks.
The post office is on your left. ___________________________
________________________ I miss my mother very much.
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He moved to Shiraz last week. college

Mina's moving to Esfahan interesting
What's Omid's number? That's interesting.
I don't have it with me. stamp
Let's go to the library. store
Let's go to the mall instead. stay
Let's visit Omid. stamp
instead of going to the mall post
Let's visit Omid instead of going to the post office
mall. call
Okay. let's go. Call me tomorrow.
number
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better
number
phone number
I want to read a book. I bought a new book.
What's your home address? Really? Can I see it?
It's the right address. Sure, here you are.
My son is a doctor. That's interesting.
at a pharmacy why?
I tried a few times. My father has this book, too.
_______________ Did you call Mahin's parents?
I have to call my mother. Yes, I did.
Do you have her number? What did they say?
Yes, I do. I didn't speak with them.
She's moving to Shiraz. Their number was busy.
I haven't seen my mother for a year. It was busy.
And I haven't seen my father for two It's busy.
years. Can you buy a few stamps for me?
Did he move to Kerman? Can you buy me a few stamps?
Yes, he moved there last year. Of course I can.
He moved there last year. I'm going to the post office anyway.
He lives there with his best friend. Have you seen the new stamps?
Do you have any sugar cubes? No, why?
No, but I have sugar. They're very beautiful.
I need a cup. I used to work at a post office.
and some hot water Did you like your job?
Where are the spoons? Yes, but I was very busy there.
They're in the top drawer. It's busy.
Did you find them? That's interesting.
I don't see them. my best friend
Then they're in the bottom drawer. My best friend moved to Canada.
When did you go to Iran last time? best
When was the last time? I know a Persian restaurant.
That you went to Iran? They have the best food.
I was there last week. Do you have their number?
Was it cold there? Yes, I do.
Yes, it was. Did you see Ali at the post office?
Did you see your friends? No, I didn't see him there.
Yes, but I didn't see my best friend. He wasn't there.
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It's the right address. I didn't see Ali.

Do you have the right address? He wasn't in Tehran anymore.
Yes, but I can't read it. He has moved to London.
Is it your home address? He's moved to London.
Yes, it is. That's interesting.
What's your number? Do you know where the post office is?
I have your old number. It's over there on Main Street.
It's not the right number. after the library
What's your new number? Thanks a lot.
Here you are. I have to buy a few stamps.
Here it is. ______________________
Can you read it? A: Hi, Susan. How are you?
Can I read it? B: I'm okay. Do you know where the
Did you buy a new house? post office is? I have to buy a few
Yes, I did. stamps.
What's your new address? A: Go straight ahead. It's on the left.
Can you read Persian? B: Thanks a lot. How's your family?
No, I can't. A: They're fine. My daughter's in
I can only read English. college now.
Do you have any children? B: That's interesting. How old is she?
Yes, I do. A: She is nineteen years old.
How many children do you have? B: You have a nineteen old daughter?
I have two children. A: Yes, I do. Susan, you don't have to
What do they do? go to the post office to buy stamps.
My daughter's in college. You can buy
My daughter is in college. them at the grocery store.
And my son is a doctor. B: I know, but I have a letter for Iran.
My son is a doctor. It's to Sarah.
My son's a doctor. A: To whom?
Really? How old is he? B: To my best friend Sarah.
He's twenty nine years old. A: Why don't you call her?
Our son has an interesting job. B: Because I don't have her new
Really? My wife was a doctor, too. number. I have her old number.
But her job wasn't very interesting. A: Okay. See you later.
She used to work. B: Take care.
at a pharmacy ___________
My wife was a doctor. I want to go home.
And she used to work at a pharmacy. Why do you want to go home?
But her job wasn't very interesting. I want to read a book.
I have a letter. I want to read the newspaper.
Where is it going? Then let's go to a gas station.
It's going to Iran. We can buy a newspaper there.
Then you need three stamps. And you can read it at home.
I can't read the address. What's your home address?
Because it's Persian. What's your address?
Okay. Then they can read it in Iran. Here's my address.
How much do I owe you? Can you read it?
a dollar Yes, I can.
You owe me a dollar. Is this your home address?
I can't find my wallet. Yes, it is.
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Here's the doctor's address. I have to call my wife.

Can you read it? The number's busy.
Yes, I can read it. The number is busy.
There's a Pharmacy on the next Is this the right number?
Street. Yes, it was busy last time, too.
Is it open? Try again.
I'm not sure. a few minutes
Can we walk? a few times
I tried to walk last night. I tried a few times.
But it was too far. Let me try it again.
I tried to walk last night, but it was too I tried it again.
far. But the number is still busy.
What's their address? I want to buy a new car.
Here's the pharmacy's address. How much is insurance for a new car?
Is it the right address? This is an insurance company.
Wait that's my new address. but not for car insurance
Let my give you the doctor's number. It's for home insurance.
Thanks a lot. insurance company
You're welcome. phone company
See you later. _____________
read
reading
I'm reading a book.
address
the right address
doctor
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tried
Can you drive? try
answering machine tried
Turn on the answering machine, I tried to call you yesterday.
please. _______________________
Turn it on. The number is still busy.
Turn it off. I tried a few times.
Can you turn off the lights? Then maybe it's the phones company.
wrong number Maybe you have to call them.
You have the wrong number. How many children do you have?
Can I help you? I have a son.
How can I help you? He lives with his best friend in Los
I saw Ali walking in the park. Angeles.
________________________ What does he do in Los Angeles?
Did you find Ali's address? He works for a phone company.
Yes, here you are. He tried to come here yesterday.
I can't read it. I tried to call him this morning.
Please read it for me. But he wasn't home.
Read it for me, please. He has an interesting job.
Read it to me, please. Can you give me the doctor's number?
Are you sure that's the right address? My wife needs a doctor.
Are you sure that, that's the right What did she eat today?
address? She didn't eat anything.
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I don't know. I wasn't home. No, I'm not sure.

Let me listen to the answering I think that's the wrong address.
machine. What is the meaning of the word
answering machine wrong?
Let me listen to the answering What does the wrong mean?
machine. The meaning of the word wrong is .... .
The answering machine is not working. This address is wrong.
You have to turn it on first. a wrong address
You have to turn the answering a wrong number
machine on. You have the wrong number.
Can you turn the answering machine What's your home address?
on? Here you are.
Can you turn on the answering Here it is.
machine? Do you know a good doctor?
Can you turn it on? Yes, there's one on Bundy Avenue.
Yes, I can. close to the pharmacy
Turn the answering machine on. I can't find this address.
Turn on the answering machine. Can you help me?
I can't read it. Yes, I can.
I can't see it. I can't read this letter.
Turn the lights on. Can you help me read it?
Turn on the lights. Yes, let me read it for you.
What's the meaning of the word lights? _______________________
What does lights mean? A: Hello, Mr. Ahmadi. How is your
The meaning of the word lights is .... . son? I tried to call him yesterday, but
the lights his number
the light was busy.
Turn on the lights. B: He's doing well. He has a new job,
Turn the lights on. and he's very busy right now.
Turn on the light. A: Does he still live at his old address?
Turn the light on. B: I'm not sure which address you
I have to go to the pharmacy. have. Let me see ... . I can't read this,
Are you going to walk there? but I think it's
No, I'd rather drive to the pharmacy. the right address.
I'd rather drive. A: Where is he working now?
Can I borrow your car? B: He's working for a phone company.
Can you drive? A: I saw him in a new car yesterday.
Yes, I can. B: Yes, he's bought a new car, but I
Yes, but not very well. don't like it.
Then I can't give you my car. A: Why not? What's wrong with his
You're driving too fast. new car?
We still have some time. B: I really don't want him to have a car
I tried to call you yesterday. that goes too fast.
But your number was busy. A: Does your son drive too fast?
Can you give me your phone number B: Sometimes he does.
again? A: I have to go now, Mr. Ahmadi.
sure B: Okay. Have a great day.
You have the wrong number. A: You too.
I'm sorry, I have the wrong number. __________
Did Ali call?
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But I can't read Persian. My answering machine doesn't work

But I can't read it. well.
I'm going to visit Shirin. Can you help me?
Do you have her new address? Turn off the answering machine first.
her new address? Turn off the answering machine.
Yes, she doesn't live on Main Street And turn it on again.
anymore. Can you turn off the lights?
for a minute Turn it off.
Can you come here for a minute? the lights in the kitchen
I'm reading a newspaper. Turn off the lights in the kitchen.
I need your help. Where did you go after work?
I can't turn off the answering machine. We went to the pharmacy after work.
I can't turn it off. After work, we went to the pharmacy.
Why you're turning on the light? Do you see the car there?
I'm turning it on. Yes, I do.
Because I want to read a book. That used to be mine.
What's your home address? Turn on the lights, please.
Here's my address. Turn off the lights, please.
Did you call Ali? Turn it on.
I tried a few times. Turn it off.
But his number was busy. Did you call your parents?
Are you sure you have the right Yes, they're coming to stay here.
number? for the weekend
I think so. Mina has the new job.
Can you turn on the light, please? She has to get up much earlier.
Yes, I can. I'm used to living alone.
Why did you turn off the lights? Mina's not used to getting up at six
I'm reading a book. o'clock.
I didn't see you're reading. Mina isn't used to getting up at six
I saw Ali walking on the street. o'clock.
answering machine Did you go to the doctor?
________________ Yes, I did.
wrong What did he say?
right I have to stay home for a few days.
wrong Where does your husband work?
machine He works for a phone company.
answering machine Do you know where the post office is?
turn It's on your right after the pharmacy.
Turn it on. Do you have Ali's phone number?
Turn it off. Yes. Do you want to have it?
drive Yes, please.
drink Do you have Doctor Ahmadi's phone
drawer number?
drive No, but I know where he works.
____ Can you help me?
We went to the movies yesterday. Can I help you?
It was a good movie, wasn't it? How can I help you?
Yes, it was. Please help me!
How can I help you? Help me, please!
I need your help. I can speak Persian.
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But it was closed. Can you help me, please?

why? No, I can't.
Because it was a holiday. Thanks anyway.
Yesterday was a holiday.
Then we can go to the post office
today. Part 55
Today's not a holiday.
__________________ Because it was a holiday.
A: Are we still going to the doctor's Take the next exit.
office? Did you miss the exit?
B: Yes, do you have the new address? I saw the sign.
A: Oh, I think I have the new address Look for the sign.
in my wallet. Let's go. Can you turn on the radio, please?
B: Do you have his phone number? The radio is on.
A: Yes I do. Let's go to the zoo.
B: Then call him and ask him for the The post office is closer.
right address. ____________________
A: Okay. Now I have the new address. I'm going on vacation next week.
B: Did you turn on the answering And I'm staying until Monday.
machine? I'm going to see a doctor on Monday.
A: I don't know how it works. I need Do you have the address?
some help. Can you help me? I have the old address.
B: Sure, here you are… . Now it's I think it's the wrong address.
working. And I can't read it.
A: Then turn off the lights and let's go. I need the new address.
B: Who's driving? I need the right address.
A: I can drive now, and you can drive What's your doctor's name?
later. His name is Doctor Rashty.
_______________________________ He's the best doctor.
____ I've been to his office a few times.
Would you like to go to a coffee shop But I don't drive anymore.
instead? I have to take the bus.
why? I used to drive very fast.
I think today's a holiday. We can take my car.
No, tomorrow's a holiday. Did you turn on the answering
You're driving too fast. machine?
What's the address? Yes, I did.
Take the next exit. Then turn off the lights and let's go.
which exit? You're driving too fast.
the Bundy Avenue exit I used to drive faster.
Did you miss the exit? Where's the address?
No, I didn't miss the exit. Here's the address.
But I saw the sign. I can't read English.
I saw the sign. How far is it from here?
Did we miss the exit? only a few kilometers
No, but I saw the sign. just a few kilometers
Are you sure the doctor's office is open Bundy is the next street.
today? I have to go to the post office first.
Yes, today isn't a holiday. I tried to go to the post office
Today is not a holiday. yesterday.
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No, yesterday was a holiday. You're still driving too fast.

Turn on the lights. Did we miss the exit?
And turn off the answering machine. I just saw the sign.
I have to call my mother. It's the next exit.
I tried a few times. He's in college now.
But her number was busy. He wants to work for Microsoft.
I tried a few times, but her number was I can help him.
busy. How can you help him?
Do you have the right number? How can you help my son?
I think so. Let me try again. I have a few friends in Microsoft.
Her answering machine is on. Look for the sign.
What's the meaning of the word on Can you help me?
here? Do you have the address?
What does on mean here? Yes, but I can't read it.
The meaning of the word on is ... . I think it's on Ocean Street, after the
Her answering machine is on. library.
Then did you call the wrong number? Let's go to a coffee shop first.
I don't know. Maybe it's the phone First let's go to a coffee shop.
company. not now
Can you turn on the radio, please? Then look for the sign.
The radio is on. What did the doctor say?
Then turn off the lights. I have to drink more water.
The lights are off. And I have to start walking.
Let's go to the zoo. And I have to eat less food.
Where's the zoo? Can you turn on the radio?
It's close to the museum. Can you turn on the radio, please?
It's closer to the library. I want to turn off the radio.
It's only three miles from here. I'm listening to it.
Take the first right. But I'm listening to the radio.
then the first left Take the next exit.
It's the first exit on your right. But I didn't see the sign.
________________________ Because you're driving too fast.
holiday Take the first exit.
exit Look for the first exit.
miss I'm looking for the sign.
missed I'm looking for my wallet.
I missed the exit. Turn off the radio first.
radio Then we can look for the sign.
look But I'm looking for my wallet.
book I want to buy a few stamps.
look Then we have to go to the post office.
close We can go to the grocery store
closer instead.
a closer look bigger
drive smaller
____ closer
My husband drives faster. The post office is closer than the
faster than me grocery store.
My husband drives faster than me. But today's a holiday.
Cars are more expensive in Iran. But today is a holiday.
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C: That's right. Turn left after the sign. than the United States
You can see my house from there. It's I don't think so.
the big Cars are more expensive here than in
red house on your left. Iran.
A: Okay. I see it now, thanks. Did we miss the exit?
________________________ Did you see the sign?
Did we miss the exit? I'm going to take the next exit.
Did we pass the exit? Let's go to the zoo tomorrow.
I don't think so. okay
I'm looking for my wallet.
Your wallet is here.
What are you looking for? Part 56
I'm looking for Ali's phone number.
Do you want to call him? these cars
not right now What's your email address?
But I need his number. Turn off the lights before you go.
Hi, Mark. How's it going? Can you take these books to the
I'm fine. And you? library?
Fine. Would you like to come to my I've had this shirt for a year.
place? _______________________
Do you have any tea? Turn off the radio, please.
Of course! I have good Persian tea. Turn it off.
I'm looking for a coffee shop. Turn on the answering machine.
But today's a holiday. Turn it on.
Kamran has a lot of money. Is this the way to Houston?
How many cars does he have? No, this isn't the way to Houston.
He has four cars. yellow light
These are Kamran's cars. Do you see the yellow light?
These are my books. You have to turn right at the yellow
Is this yours, too? light.
Are these yours? and then
Yes, these are mine. Let me think.
Is tomorrow a holiday. And then take the first exit.
I don't think so. yellow sign
No, Monday is a holiday, not _________
tomorrow. A: Mina, are you sure you have the
What's your home address? right address?
What's your email address? B: I think so. I'm sure we're close to
Do you have an email address? Ali's house.
I used to have one. A: Let me call him.
Hi, Ali. C: Ali's speaking.
You're still home? A: Hi, Ali. It's me Omid. We can't find
Yes, I'm looking for my book. your house.
I saw it in the kitchen last night. C: Where are you now?
Are these your books? A: We're on Bundy Avenue close to
No, these are not mine. the mall.
Are you going to the zoo today? C: You're not very far from my place.
Yes, I am. Look for the big blue sign.
Are you going with your friends? A: I see it. Is it the sign on top of the
Yes, we're going in a few minutes. grocery store?
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____ Turn off the lights.

What's the color of your car? Turn off the lights before you go.
I don't have a car. What's the meaning of the word
How is it that you don't have a car? before?
I can't drive. What does before mean?
I saw Navid buying a car. The meaning of before is ... .
I saw Ali calling his wife. before
The post office is close today. Turn off the lights.
Are you working tomorrow? Before you go.
Tomorrow's a holiday. Speak with your wife.
__________________ Speak to your wife.
A: Excuse me, ma'am. We're looking Before you buy a car.
for the zoo. Can you help us find it? You have to look for a white sign.
B: Sure, can you turn off the radio, Before you miss the exit.
please? Before you pass the exit.
A: Of course. I live in Tehran now.
B: Okay. Go straight ahead until you Where did you live before?
see the big blue sign on your right. I used to live in Shiraz.
Take the exit Before I move to Tehran.
after that, and then turn left. the first time
A: What can we do if we missed the Is this the first time you see Ali?
exit? I've seen him a few times before.
B: If you missed the exit, you have to Are you listening to the radio?
take the next exit. That's the exit No, I'm not.
before Bundy Then can you turn it off, please?
Street. But wait! I think the zoo is Do you have Vahid's email address?
closed today. Today is a holiday. No, but maybe Leyla has it.
A: Oh, really? Have you asked Leyla?
B: I'm sure it is, but you can go to a not yet
park instead of the zoo. There's a nice Maybe she knows.
park on Today's a holiday.
Sunset Avenue. Can I take the next exit?
A: Okay. Thanks a lot. No, you can't.
B: You're welcome. why not?
________________ Did you see the sign there?
I'm going to the library. No, which sign?
Can you take these books to the the yellow sign
library? These exits are closed.
Can you take me to the pharmacy? __________________
Yes, I can. these
When did you buy that shirt? this
I've had this shirt for a year. these
I've had it for a year. These are my cars.
I've had these books for two years. This is my car.
How long have you had this dress? email
I've had it for a year. exit
I bought it last year. first
Ali, can you take me to Sarah's house? Take the first exit.
Can you take me to the grocery store? look
Can you take Mina to work? book
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on the way? Of course I can.

Can we go to a gas station on the Let's go Mina.
way? Can you call me before you go?
Is there a gas station on the way? Yes, I can.
I'm sure that there's on the way. But I don't have your number.
I'm sure there's on the way. Then let me give you my number.
Can we go to the library, too? Turn off the radio.
Is there a library on the way? Turn it off.
Yes, there's a library on the way. Turn on the light.
I have to take a few letters to the post Turn it on.
office. Call me tomorrow.
Do you have to take them right now? Go there.
I can email them instead. They close at eight o'clock.
I've had these letters for a week. Go there before they close.
But I haven't been to the post office Call the doctor before you go there.
since last week. Can you take these letters with you?
I haven't gone to the post office yet. Okay. See you later.
_____________________________
A: Hi, Jim. Where are you going?
B: I'm trying to take these books to the Part 57
library before they close. Would you
like to go on the way
with me? I can walk as much as you.
A: I can't. I'm trying to buy a new car. I write a lot of letters.
I've had mine for ten years, and it's not It's the same.
working It's the same as driving.
very well. ___________________
B: We can take the bus, or we can I have to see my doctor.
take my car? But today is a holiday.
A: How long does it take? But he's working today.
B: Only a few minutes. Let me look for my wallet.
A: Then let's walk. Then we can go.
B: Okay. let's go, but I can't walk very Let me look for my wallet. Then we
fast. can go.
A: But the post office is going to close Did you find it?
in a few minutes. Did you find your wallet?
B: Then let's walk faster. Yes, turn off the lights and let's go.
____________________ Let me turn the radio off first.
I walk in the mornings. Let me turn off the radio first.
I usually walk in the mornings. Is the answering machine on?
Can you walk a lot? No, it's off.
I can walk as much as you. Let me turn it on.
I walk as much as you. No, it's off. Let me turn it on.
I like Shiraz as much as Esfahan. Turn the lights off.
I can walk as much as I want. Turn off the lights.
Where do you usually walk? Before you go.
I walk in the park. Which way's the doctor's office?
I usually walk in the park. Is the doctor's office this way?
Where would you like to go right now? Yes, it is.
I'd like to go to the park. Then can we go to a gas station?
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I like coffee as much as I like tea. but not right now

They're both the same. We can go to a coffee shop instead.
I have to go to the post office on the I want to go to the zoo.
way. And we can go to a coffee shop on the
But they're close today way.
No, yesterday was a holiday. Wait! Is today Tuesday?
But they close earlier today. Yes, why?
Where's the post office? Because I'm waiting for an email.
It's close to here. I read a lot of emails.
Then we have to go before they close. And I write a lot of letters.
Because today's Saturday. I write a lot of letters.
Why do they close early today? I write as much as I can.
They close at two o'clock. And I read as much as I can.
What time do they close? I read a lot of books.
The same as last week. And I write a lot of emails.
I have the same car. Can we walk there?
wait I usually go by bus.
I have to write the address on the But sometimes I take my car.
letter. How long does it take by car?
You can write it later. It's the same.
You're driving right now. It's the same one.
You're going to miss our exit. Did you buy a new car?
We missed the exit. How long have you had your car?
We missed the bus. I've had it for a few years.
Where's the park? I'm used to it.
It's straight ahead. Is it faster if we take the bus?
We missed the post office. It's the same as driving.
Then go straight ahead as much as Then let's take your car.
you can. My car's the same as yours.
Can we go from the next street, too? ______________________
Yes, but it's the same as this street. email
Yes, but it's the same as this one. right
We can go to a library on the way. Turn right.
I try to read as much as I can. I read a lot.
The library's closing right now. right
Drive as fast as you can. these
I'm going as fast as I can. way
What's the address? wood
Can you write it for me? on our way
I can't write English. radio
I can write as much as I can read. drive
Can you read that sign? drink
I think we missed the exit. drawer
It's okay. We can take the next one. dress
We can take the next exit. ____
Drive as fast as you can. We can go to a coffee shop on the
I can't drive any faster. way.
We missed the exit anyway. You like coffee more than tea, don't
I want to write a few emails. you?
for whom? I like coffee as much as tea.
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Yes, I've been there a few times. for my relatives

The last time I was there was last You can write a letter for them instead.
Sunday. It's the same as an email.
at the restaurant
There are a lot of people at the airport.
What do the people do at the airport? Part 58
A lot of them work at the airport.
Some of them want to travel. airport
And some of them want to pick up their flight number
relatives and friends. I have to pick up my parents.
What's the meaning of pick up? It's eleven o'clock already?
What does pick up mean? I called them already.
The meaning of pick up is ... . I have to send this letter.
I want to pick up my mother. ____________________
from the airport Did you move to Esfahan?
Do you have her flight number? Yes, I moved to Esfahan.
Do I need her flight number? Did you call Ali?
I think so. Yes, I called him.
You can call the airport. Write your name here, please.
already Can you write me a letter?
I called them already. sure
Can you pick me up at the hotel? beautiful
Can you turn the light on? a beautiful day
Can you turn on the light? It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
Turn it on. There's a lot of food.
Pick me up. You can eat as much as you like.
__________ It's a beautiful day. Let's go to the
A: Ali, can you read this letter for me? park.
B: I'm sorry, I have to go now. Are we going to the same park?
A: Where are you going? That we went last week?
B: My mother's arriving in a few Yes, we are.
minutes. I have to pick her up from the Can we walk there?
airport. Of course! It's very close to here.
A: Do you have her flight number? I'm reading a book.
B: Yes, I do. I'm writing a letter to my friend.
A: Does your father know she's He's planning to come to the United
arriving today? States.
B: Yes, he already knows. I called him My best friend's coming this Monday.
yesterday. I have to go to the airport.
A: Is he going to the airport, too? Do you have the flight number?
B: Of course! He hasn't seen her for What's the meaning of the word flight?
six weeks. What's the meaning of it?
A: How long is she going to stay here? The meaning of the word flight is ... .
B: She can stay here as long as she flight
wants. phone number
A: I'm happy for both of you. flight number
B: Thanks. See you later. Can you tell me my flight number?
____________________ Sure. Do you want to write it now?
What's your plan for this afternoon? Yes, please.
Do you know the way to the airport?
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Pick me up. We're going to the park with our

airport friends.
already Are you going to drive to the park?
stamp No, we're going to walk there.
start How old is your daughter?
stamp She's twenty-five.
_____ She's twenty-five years old.
My car's the same as yours. What does she do?
When are you coming home? She goes to college.
I'm coming home in twenty minutes. Where's she now?
Can you buy some milk? She's at college. She's always at
on the way? college.
Yes, I can. She's never home.
Can you send this letter for me? What time is it?
stamp It's seven o'clock.
Buy a few stamps for me. Is it seven o'clock already?
Buy me a few stamps. It's eleven o'clock.
I'm not sure. It's eleven o'clock already?
If I have enough money. Yes, it is.
There's some money in the drawer. Today's Friday.
Take some money from there. Is it Friday already?
________________________ What are you looking for?
A: Hi ,Ali. How's it going? I'm not looking for anything.
B: I'm fine, thanks. And you? How far is the airport from here?
A: I'm very well, thank you. Ali, can I It's twenty miles from here.
borrow your car tonight? It's thirty-two kilometers from here.
B: I'm sorry, I need my car tonight. flight number
Because my parents are coming from You have the wrong number.
Iran. Did you write a letter to Ali?
A: Really? Mine, too. What's their flight Did you write Ali a letter?
number? Yes, but I have to send it.
B: Flight forty-two. I have to send this letter.
A: Then my parents are on the same Did you send me the email?
flight as yours are. not yet
B: That's very interesting. Then we can Then when are you going to send it?
go to the airport together. I'm sending it right now.
A: That's right. Ali can we go to Mina's I bought this book yesterday.
house on the way to the airport? How much did you buy it?
B: I'm not sure if we can do that. thirty dollars
Sometimes flights arrive earlier than I bought the same book for twenty-five
usual. dollars.
A: You're right. Are you going to pick Really? Where did you buy it?
me up at my house? I bought it from a bookstore.
B: Yes. At what time? Your book is the same as mine.
A: Pick me up at nine o'clock. _________________________
B: Great! See you at nine o'clock. bookstore
Goodbye. flight
A: Goodbye, Ali. flight number
______________ pick up
Do you speak English? sit
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But our cars are the same. Yes, but not very well.
No, my car isn't the same as yours. Can you write your name in English?
But their color is the same. I can't write in English.
They're both black. But I can read English.
But mine is older than yours. Buy some bread before you pick me
Yours isn't older than mine. up.
I have to pick up my daughter from the Buy some bread on the way.
park. It's twelve o'clock. Where's Ali?
Can we go to the airport on the way? Ali's on his way home.
You missed the airport exit already.
You missed the exit for the airport
already. Part 59
But I have to pick up my wife.
_________________________ It's a quarter to seven.
A: Hi, Peter. How are you? Ali is on the airplane.
B: Not bad, John. I'm going to the Have you ever been to Iran?
airport. I have to pick up my daughter. When are you coming back?
A: What time do you have to pick her Where's my key?
up? That's a good idea.
B: Well, her flight arrives at seven. _______________
A: Then you can pick her up at seven What are you looking for?
forty-five. I'm looking for the restroom.
B: What time is it right now? Do you know where it is?
A: It's seven o'clock. I think it's over there.
B: It's seven o'clock already? I have to But I'm not sure.
go to the post office on the way, but I Excuse me, sir. Where's the restroom?
don't have It's straight ahead on your right.
time. Can you send these letters for Thanks a lot.
me? We have to go to the library.
A: Of course I can. But today's a holiday.
B: Okay. thanks a lot. See you The libraries are closed today.
tomorrow. No, they're open until three.
A: Take care. Then we can go to a coffee shop on
___________ the way.
What time is it now? I have to pick up my son on the way.
It's six forty-five. But I have to send these letters first.
Is it six forty-five already? I have to take these letters to the post
Yes, it's a quarter to seven. office.
It's a quarter to seven. Is it Tuesday already?
Can we visit Mina on the way? Yes, why?
We don't have enough time. Because I have to go to the airport.
Drive as fast as you can. My wife's coming from Iran.
It's only a quarter to seven. What time does her flight arrive?
I have to pick up my wife from the I have to pick her up at seven o'clock.
airport. What's her flight number?
I don't want her to wait. Can you write it for me?
When does her flight arrive? Of course I can.
Her flight arrives at a quarter to nine. Can you drive a little faster, please?
Where's she right now? I'm driving as fast as I can.
She's on the airplane. I can't drive as fast as you.
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Yes, I would. She's not here yet.

That's a good idea. She's still on the airplane.
idea Have you ever been on an airplane?
I have a good car. No, I have never been on an airplane.
I have a good idea. No, I've never been on an airplane
We can go to a restaurant for lunch. before.
and from there Have you ever been on a vacation?
We can walk to the park. No, not yet.
And after that we can go to the Where's your daughter?
movies. She's in Paris right now.
That's a good idea. She's visiting her cousin.
What's your phone number? How long is she going to stay there?
What's your flight number? She's coming back next week.
flight fifty-five Are your parents still in Iran?
My flight number is fifty-five. Yes, they've been there for six weeks.
Airplanes are much faster than cars. But they're coming back next Friday.
Have you ever been on an airplane? How old is your son?
Yes, I have been on an airplane a few He's twenty.
times. He's twenty years old.
Have you ever been to Esfahan? Is he still in Washington?
Yes, I was there last year. Yes, but he's coming next weekend.
Did you like Esfahan? Can he drive?
Yes, I did. Yes, he can.
I'm planning to go there next year, too. But he doesn't have a car yet.
That's a good idea. I bought him a new car last week.
I have a better idea. But he doesn't know that yet.
Did you pick up your friend from the Here's the key to his new car.
airport? What's the meaning of the word key?
Yes, I did. What does the word key mean?
car keys The meaning of the word key is ... .
Omid's car keys key
Where are Omid's car keys? Here's the key to his new car.
I have to pick up my children from the What are you looking for?
park. I'm looking for my key.
The keys are on the floor. Have you seen it?
I was very busy yesterday. I saw it in the drawer last time.
______________________ Did you find it?
quarter No, not yet.
airplane Is this your key?
airport Are these your keys?
air Yes, these are my keys.
plane Where did you find them?
plate in the kitchen
plane Did you call your wife?
airplane Yes, I called her yesterday.
idea She's coming back next Tuesday.
That's a good Idea. What's your plan for this afternoon?
_______________ why?
I was very busy yesterday. Would you like to go to the movies
I'm sorry I didn't call you. together?
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What's your phone number? But I called your son.

My home phone number?
No, your cell phone number.
Is it Wednesday already? Part 60
I think tomorrow's Wednesday. Why?
Because I have to go to the library on Wednesday
Wednesday. cell phone
I can't open my car. Let's try another key.
let me open it for you. I have a meeting today.
Did you open it? Their flight is arriving soon.
No, I can't open it. We have it in different colors.
Are you sure this is the right key? Your cell phone is different from mine.
Yes, I always open my car with this They're on different flights.
key. ______________________
Let's try another key. What do you want to do this weekend?
another key I'm staying home.
Let's try another key. We can go to the park if you want.
Is this the same shirt you bought at the That's a good idea.
mall? I'm going to Canada tomorrow.
That was another one. When are you coming back?
I don't like this restaurant. next Wednesday
Let's go to another restaurant. Wednesday
That's a good idea. this Wednesday
I have another idea. last Wednesday
Can you take the children to the zoo? next Wednesday
No, I can't. This Wednesday's a holiday.
why not? This Wednesday is a holiday.
I have a meeting today. My best friend's coming.
next Wednesday on Wednesday
next meeting Let's go to the park on Wednesday.
When's our next meeting? Let's go to the park on Wednesday
When is our next meeting? morning.
tomorrow at eight o'clock What time is it?
______________________ It's a quarter to six.
A: Mina, are you going to Shiraz It's a quarter after seven.
tomorrow? Let's go to the airport now.
B: Yes, I am. Have you ever been on an airplane?
A: And when are you coming back? not yet
B: Next Friday. Why? I have to write a letter to Ali.
A: Do you know that we're going to You can send him an email instead.
have a meeting with doctor Smith? You can send him an email.
B: No, I didn't know that. When's the instead of writing a letter
meeting? That's a good idea.
A: Friday morning. Or you can call him.
B: But Friday morning I'm on my way We don't have a phone here.
back to Tehran. I have my cell phone with me.
A: I think we have to call doctor Smith What's the meaning of cell phone?
and let him know. What does cell phone mean?
B: We can have another meeting next Cell phone means ... .
week. cell phone
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B: I can't call her right now. She's in a A: That's right, but we have to call him
meeting. anyway.
A: How long does her meeting take? B: You're right. Do you have his cell
B: Maybe forty-five minutes. phone number?
A: Then call her after the meeting. A: Yes, I do.
____________________________ __________
I have a meeting in the morning. Where are you going?
What time do you have a meeting? I'm going to pick up my cousins from
at nine o'clock the airport.
When are you coming back? I'm going to pick up my cousins at the
soon airport.
I'm coming back on Wednesday. Can you go to the post office?
I have to go to two meetings there. on the way to the airport?
I have one tomorrow morning. No, I can't.
and another one on Wednesday Their flight is arriving soon.
Have you ever been to Shiraz? soon
Yes, I've been there a few times. Is your father in Los Angeles now?
No, I've never been there. No, but he's coming here soon.
Shiraz is a beautiful city. Can I help you?
I have to buy a book for my wife. Yes, I like this dress.
What's the name of the book? But I don't like the color.
I'm not sure. I have to call her. We have it in different colors.
I'm going to Tabriz tomorrow. different colors
And I'm coming back on Friday. This car is the same as your car.
What are you looking for? This car's different from my car.
I'm looking for my keys. This car is different from my car.
Where are my keys? Are your friends on the same flight?
Last time I saw them. No, they're on different flights.
They were in the kitchen. How much did you buy your cell
Can you help me find them? phone?
of course I bought it for sixty dollars.
It's a quarter to ten. I bought the same cell phone for forty
We're still waiting for Mina. dollars.
I'm sure. No, I've seen your cell phone.
She's on her way here. Your cell phone is different from mine.
Do you have her phone number? Is this the only cell phone you have?
Yes, I do. No, I have another one.
But she doesn't have her cell phone but I don't have it with me.
with her. ______________________
How do you know that? A: Pari, does Mina know that you're
Because her cell phone is in my car. moving to Tehran?
Are you looking for a new job? B: No, she doesn't know that yet.
not yet A: When do you plan to tell her that?
I'm going to look for a new job soon. B: I don't know. She doesn't want me
You have a job already. to move.
a different job A: Soon or later you have to tell her
I want to have a different job. that.
a job that I like B: I know.
I'm going to buy a new house soon. A: Try to call her right now.
It's a quarter to five.
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This is the same book that I bought It's eight twenty.

yesterday. It's a quarter to twelve.
No, mine is different from yours. I want to eat now.
When are you coming home? flight number
I'm coming home soon. phone number
How much was that shirt? I tried to call you yesterday.
I bought it for sixty dollars. But your number was busy.
sixty dollars? Let me give you another number.
That's too expensive. Let me buy you another shirt.
Do you think so? Let me help you.
Yes, I do. Let me read this letter for you.
I can return it. Let me call them.
I'd like to return this shirt. Please turn off your cell phones.
Did you buy it from here?
Yes, I did.
I'm sorry, you can't return it. Part 61
But you can exchange it.
What's the meaning of the word
exchange? I tried to call you three times.
What does exchange mean? I want to return this shirt.
It means ... . You can exchange it with another
You can exchange it. color.
Can I exchange it with another color? My house is three times bigger than
Of course! What color would you like yours.
to have? I have to buy a jacket.
What colors do you have? What's your size?
We have it in different colors. You need a medium size.
Do you have it in white? Do you have it in red?
Let me see. I've never seen a house as beautiful as
I'm sorry. yours.
White is the only color I don't have. _______________________________
three times more expensive _____
four times I want to call Ali.
ten times Do you have his cell phone number?
My house is bigger than yours. No, I have his home number.
My house is three times bigger than I tried to call you yesterday.
yours. But your number was busy.
as fast as you Did you really try to call me?
as fast as your car Yes, I tried three times.
big What does three times mean?
as big as your house What's the meaning of three times?
as small as my house The meaning of three times is ... .
My house is as big as yours. three times
My house is three times bigger than ten times
yours. I called you four times yesterday.
It's cold today. We have a meeting tomorrow.
Today is cold. I don't like this hotel.
as cold as yesterday Let's go to another hotel.
Today is not as cold as yesterday. I have another idea.
Today isn't as cold as yesterday. Your idea is different from mine.
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time My car is small.

three times But your car is smaller.
return My car isn't as small as yours.
turn ________________________
return A: Ali, did you return your shirt?
exchange B: Yes, I did.
jacket A: What was wrong with it?
size B: My wife didn't like the color.
What's your size? A: Did you buy another one?
medium B: Yes, I did. I bought a blue one.
a medium size A: Can I see it, please?
____________ B: Sure, here you are.
What time does our meeting start? A: That's nice. Was it as expensive as
It starts at a quarter to five. the old one?
I have to call my wife right now. B: No, it wasn't. This one was a little
I have another meeting soon. cheaper.
I don't have much time. A: Why was it cheaper?
I'm coming back soon. B: Because it's not the same as the
What's your size? yellow one. This one is a little different.
medium _______________________________
Do you like my new jacket? _____________________________
Yes, the color's very nice. I want to return this book.
I don't like this jacket. I want to exchange this book.
Let's go exchange it. with another one
Let's go return it. It's very cold today.
That's a good idea. Today is very cold.
But I have a better idea. I have to buy a jacket.
Where's my key? What's the meaning of the word
It's on the floor. jacket?
It's in the kitchen. What does jacket mean?
It's in the top drawer. The meaning of the word jacket is ... .
It's in the bottom drawer. jacket
Why are you asking me? I have to buy a jacket.
Can I ask you something? Can I help you?
of course Yes, I'm looking for a jacket.
Where did you buy your jacket? for you? or for your son?
I bought it at a store on Sunset for me
Avenue. What's your size?
It's ten o'clock already. small
Is the answering machine on? Do you like this one?
No, it's off. Would you like to try it?
Can you turn it on, please? Yes, let me try it, please.
What's your email address? You need a medium size.
I don't have an email address. Where did you buy your jacket?
I want to exchange this shirt with I bought it at the mall.
another one. Is that the right number?
My wife didn't like the color. Is that the right size?
I'm sorry, that's the only color that we I think I need a medium size.
have. _______________________
But you can return it if you want. times
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Your cell phone's different from mine. Do you have this jacket in red?
Mine isn't as new as yours. Yes, what size?
I want to buy another one. small
But I'm used to mine. medium
Okay. let's go. I can read this book.
Would you like to go right now? three times faster than you
in a few minutes I can read this book three times faster
I have to go to the post office first. than you.
I have to take these letters to the post as big as
office. as fast as
I think the post office is on the way. as beautiful as
I think the post office's on the way. I've never seen an airplane.
Do you know what time the mall I've never seen a house as beautiful as
closes? yours.
I don't know, but we can ask my Yesterday was Wednesday.
cousin. This Friday's a holiday.
He works at the mall. This Friday is a holiday.
I used to work at the mall, too.
I tried to work at the mall.
But I didn't speak English well. Part 62
But now you can work at the mall.
____________________________ in February
A: Where are you going, Saman? Are you flying back?
B: I'm going to a Persian restaurant. Today is Thursday.
Would you like to come with me? two years ago
A: No, thanks. Maybe next time. ___________
B: Why not? I have a meeting in Toronto tomorrow.
A: Because I'm going to the mall. I You don't have to go right now.
have to return this jacket. I need a But I have to go to the mall first.
different size. I'd like to return this jacket.
B: When did you buy it? You can't return it anymore.
A: I bought it last year. You can only exchange it.
B: Then you can only exchange it. Why do you want to return it?
A: But it's as small as my daughter's Because it's too small.
size. I need something three times It's not as big as I want.
bigger than I need a bigger jacket.
this, And I want a different color. I need a different size.
B: This jacket is the same color as my Are you sure?
car. I like it. Yes, I tried it a few times.
A: I like the color, too, but I'd rather how many times?
have the money instead. three times
B: What time does the mall close? or maybe four times
A: I think it closes very soon. I have to It's as small as my son's jackets.
go now. It's just a different color.
B: Okay. See you later. I need something three times bigger.
A: Take care. This is a medium size.
___________ When did you buy it?
It's a quarter to twelve already. I bought it on Wednesday.
When are you going on vacation? That's the same day I bought my cell
in February phone.
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We went to Iran two years ago. I'm going on vacation in February.

I was in a meeting two weeks ago. When are you coming back?
I need a phone. I'm coming back in August.
Do you have a cell phone? February's too cold for traveling.
How are you? And August is too hot.
Fine, thanks. Are you flying back?
Would you like to go to a restaurant No, I'm driving back.
next weekend? Do you like flying?
Sure, which restaurant? Yes, I do.
the one in Toronto Would you rather drive or fly?
Are we going to Toronto? I like driving.
Yes, we are. But I'd rather fly.
We're going on Thursday. I'm going in February, too.
Great! When are we coming back? When are you coming back?
We're going for the weekend. I'm going to stay for a few weeks.
Are we flying back? Are you flying back?
Yes, we are. Yes, because I like flying.
Then let me go buy a jacket. Tehran is very cold in February.
It's cold in February. I'm going to need a jacket.
We went to Toronto Three years ago. I'm going in February.
How long have you been in the United I want to go to the mall right now.
States? I want to return my jacket.
the United States But the malls are closed today.
the US Today's a holiday.
How long have been in the US? Today is Thursday.
three years Today's Thursday.
How long are you staying in the US? You can go to the mall tomorrow.
until next Thursday But I'm working until next Thursday.
I'm going to Canada next week. Then you can return it next Friday.
How long are you staying in Canada? Are you working this weekend?
until February No, but I'm going to Vancouver.
I'm flying back in September. for the weekend
after the holidays I'm going on Thursday.
______________ I'm staying home for the weekend.
February I can read a book.
January And I can write a few letters.
February I like to travel by airplane.
in February I like to travel by plane.
fly Flying is much faster than driving.
flying My children are going with me.
Thursday But my husband's staying here.
thanks Vancouver's not very far from here.
Thursday Vancouver isn't very far from here.
this Thursday We're going to Vancouver for the
ago weekend.
two years ago I'd rather fly.
the US But flying is expensive.
the United States I have a meeting on Thursday.
the US When did you live in Iran?
return two years ago
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What time is it? medium

It's five twenty. _______
I'm sorry I'm late. Our daughter works for a phone
What's the meaning of I'm late. company
What does I'm late mean? She's twenty-seven years old.
It means ... . She's twenty-seven.
I'm sorry I'm late. Our son is still in college.
It wasn't easy to find your house. And our younger daughter is only
Is Kamran here? seventeen.
No, he's late again. She's only seventeen years old.
_______________ She starts college next year.
A: Mina, do you know when the movie We live in Los Angeles.
starts? Our younger daughter wants to live in
B: I think at eight thirty. Berkeley.
A: What time is it now? We used to live in Berkeley.
B: It's eight o'clock. How many years ago?
A: Is it eight o'clock already? five years ago
B: Yes, it is. How long does it take I have to go. Take care.
from here to the movies? goodbye
A: It takes at least thirty minutes.
B: Then we're late. Let's go now.
__________________________
Let's go. We're late.
I'm sorry I'm late.
Do you know where the Persian
restaurant is? Part 65
Yes, it's on Bundy Avenue.
right before the gas station How was the weather in Iran?
a red sign It was rainy.
a big sign That's not a bad idea.
a big, red sign That's why.
There's a big, red sign. You're late again.
before the restaurant right after the gas station
There's a big, red sign before the Right after you called.
restaurant. I'm sorry I'm late.
You can't miss it. Let's go. We're late.
Would you like to go to the park with ________________
me? When's our next meeting?
No, not today. When is our next meeting?
why not? It's tomorrow at noon.
Because it's rainy today. Is Ali coming to the meeting, too?
Then let's go to the movies. He doesn't know.
That's a good idea. That there's a meeting tomorrow.
That's not my car. When are you going to call Ali?
a good idea right before the meeting
a bad idea But I think you have to call him.
That's not a bad idea. at least forty-five minutes before the
Let's go to Mashhad this weekend. meeting
That's not a bad idea. What are you waiting for?
Where are we going after lunch? I'm waiting for Mina.
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B: Do you miss them? We're going to visit Ali's parents.

A: Yes, I miss them a lot. That's why I Have a nice trip.
called them. trip
B: But they're coming back soon, How was your trip to Iran?
aren't they? It was great.
A: Yes, they are. They're coming back I saw my relatives after ten years.
right before the holidays next week. How long did you stay there?
_______________________________ I was there for six weeks.
__________________ How was the weather?
Mina, I like this car. It was a little cold in Tehran.
Do you think that's an expensive car? cold weather
I think so. I'm used to cold weather in winter.
I think that's at least twenty thousand Did you go to Shiraz, too?
dollars. Yes, I did.
I'm sorry I'm late. My wife's parents live in Shiraz.
right before the gas station That's why we went there.
right before the meeting Who's going to pick Kamran up from
right after the meeting the airport?
right after the gas station That's why I'm calling you.
It's rainy today. I have a meeting at noon.
It's rainy tomorrow. And I can't pick him up from the
It's rainy next week. airport.
Did you Talk to your wife? Can you do that for me?
Yes, I did. Sure I can.
When did you talk to her? But it's rainy today.
Right before you called. But the weather's rainy today.
Right after you called. Then drive slowly.
Let's go. We're late. _______________
It was rainy. A: Hi, Ali. I'm sorry I'm late.
That's why I am late. B: Hi, Saman. That's okay. Would you
It's really cold today. like to have something to drink?
Today is really cold. A: No, thanks. I'm fine.
Where are you going, Ali? B: Saman, tell me how was your trip to
I'm going to the post office. London?
Take your jacket with you. A: It was interesting.
It's cold and rainy today. B: How was the weather over there?
How's the weather? A: The weather was rainy, but people
How is the weather? used to it.
It's great. B: Did you buy anything for your
The weather's nice. family?
last winter A: Oh, yes. I bought a lot of things for
next winter them.
That's not a bad idea. B: Did you drive in London?
That's a good idea. A: Sometimes, but it wasn't easy for
I'm watching TV. me to drive in London.
Let's watch another movie. B: I know. They drive on the left.
That's the same movie we watched A: That's right.
last Friday. B: Is your family still in Iran?
No, that was another one. A: Yes, they are. But I called them
When are you coming home? from London, and I talked to them.
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No, it's not difficult at all. in a few minutes

It's very easy. Can you buy some milk on the way
But you have to have a lot of money. home?
I bought some milk yesterday.
I know, but tomorrow's a holiday.
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All right, but let me see if I have
How do I get there? enough money.
I was thinking about you. Do you have enough money?
It's raining. I'm not sure if I have enough money.
I can pay for dinner. They don't have the same milk.
monthly that we always buy
How much is your payment? They don't have the same milk that we
_______________________ always buy.
How's the weather in Tehran? Can I buy a different one?
It's a little cold. Yes, you can.
and rainy No, let's buy it tomorrow.
But it's better than New York. from another grocery store
Have you ever been to New York? But tomorrow's a holiday.
Yes, I've been to New York. Then buy it now.
I used to live there. This car was very cheap.
fifteen years ago I bought it for two thousand dollars.
before Is that why you bough it?
Before I go. No, I like the color, too.
Before I moved. How's the weather today?
Right before I moved here. It's rainy.
That's why I don't like New York. But it's not cold.
Are you still waiting for the bus? I'm sorry I'm late.
Yes, I am. Let's go. I'm late
It's always late. You're always late.
The bus always arrives late. You're never late.
Would you like to have some coffee? You're sometimes late.
That's not a bad idea. What time is it?
But where's the coffee shop? It's a quarter to nine.
It's right after that sign. The mall's open until eight o'clock at
Okay. Let's go. night.
Have you been to this coffee shop _______________________________
before? ____
Yes, and they always have hot tea. rainy
That's why I like this coffee shop. It's rainy today.
They have different teas. weather
____________________ mother
A: You're late. Did you come by bus? father
B: Yes, I'm sorry, but you know the bus weather
is always late. That's why I'm always How was the weather in Iran?
late. right after
A: I think it's because the weather's Right after you called.
rainy today. We started the meeting __________________
already, and Is it difficult to buy a house in Los
we're going to a restaurant right after. Angeles?
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Do you want to move to Spain, too? B: Okay. Then we can go to the

I used to think. restaurant together.
I used to think about it. A: We're going to have the meeting for
but not anymore another thirty minutes.
It rains too much there. B: What can I do right now?
And Sweden is too cold. A: You can just wait.
It's raining there right now. B: At least let me work a little.
That's why they don't like Sweden. A: Okay. But you can't come to the
And they're thinking about moving. meeting.
Because it rains too much. _______________________________
It doesn't rain a lot in Sweden. _____
It's just a little cold. The weather's very nice today.
Let's go to the Hilton restaurant. I'd like to go to the zoo.
How do we get there? But I don't know where it is.
I don't know, but we can ask my wife. How do I get there?
I have enough money. How do I get to the zoo?
I can pay for dinner. It's very far from here.
pay Would you like to go with me?
I have more than enough money. Yes, can you pick me up?
I can pay for both of us. How do I get to your place?
Did you pay for your car already? You've been here before.
No, I'm still paying for it. How do I get there?
I'm thinking about buying another car. You have to take the first exit.
Because it rains a lot here. Then turn right.
My car doesn't work very well. Our house is right after the gas station.
My car's too old. Come early.
I need a better car. Come early in the morning.
But I still have to pay for my car. How do I get to your place?
monthly I'm not saying it again.
I'm paying for it monthly. How many times have you been to my
I'm paying monthly. place?
How much do you pay monthly? I'm not sure.
too much You know how to get there.
I'm paying too much. Hello, Sam.
I'm thinking about buying a cheaper I was thinking about you.
car. I was thinking about you right now.
I want to buy a cheaper car. They're going to Spain.
I just want a different car. Who you talking about?
I'm paying too much for my car. I'm talking about my parents.
How much do you pay monthly? Are they still in Sweden?
How much is your payment? Yes, they are.
How much is your monthly payment? They're thinking about moving to
It's four hundred dollars. Spain.
My monthly payment is four hundred They're moving to Spain soon.
dollars. They're thinking about staying there.
I want to buy a new house. How's the weather in Sweden right
But I don't have enough money. now?
You can pay monthly. It's raining.
You can pay for it monthly. The weather's usually rainy.
I don't have a job right now. It's raining in Spain, too.
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Can you still return your car? Then you can't pay for it monthly.
I don't think so. What are you thinking about?
Can you at least exchange it? How do I get to the museum?
I think so. Are you going to take the bus?
But I have to pay more money. Yes, I don't have a car yet.
How much is your monthly payment? I don't know how to take the bus.
three hundred dollars You can ask your cousin.
How do I get to your place? He always takes the bus.
Are you sure you want to come? ____________________
Of course! I want to pick you up. get
But it's raining get there
Then maybe we can go tomorrow. How do I get there?
Where are we going? about
We're going to buy a new car. Think about it.
for whom? Talk about it.
for my wife Think about it.
She wants a better car. Talk about it.
Is she buying the car or you? raining
I'm buying the car for her. rain
How do you know what color your wife rainy
likes? raining
I know she likes black cars. monthly
Are black cars more expensive? monthly payment
I don't think so. ______________
White cars are usually more It's raining today.
expensive. I don't know what to do.
_______________________________ Do you want to go to a coffee shop?
_ That's not a bad idea.
A: I'm going to buy a new car. Would All right. Let's go.
you like to come with me?
B: But you have a car already. Why do
you want to buy another one?
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A: I'm going to buy a car for my
daughter. She wants a car, but she I need a loan.
doesn't have You can get a loan.
enough money. We're Paying interest.
B: Then she can pay for it monthly. What's the interest rate?
A: She doesn't have a job right now, three percent
and she doesn't want to have any What's the exchange rate?
monthly Canadian dollar
payments. American dollar
B: I can come with you, but do you late payment
know how do you get to my place? __________
A: I think I've been there before. Do When are you coming?
you want me pick you up? I can pick you up at a quarter to eight.
B: Yes, but are you sure you want to Pick me up at eight.
go today? How do I get there?
A: Well, I think it's going to rain Do you have a car?
tomorrow. It's better if we go today. Yes, I do.
B: Okay. Then pick me up at one. I'm thinking about buying another car.
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Yes, I am. A: All right. See you at one.

I'm paying too much interest. ______________________
What's the interest rate? I don't have enough money to buy a
I'm paying a lot of interest. car.
What's the interest rate? I need a loan.
How much is the interest rate? Then you can pay for it monthly.
I want to exchange this jacket. But first you need a loan.
I need some Canadian dollars. But you need a loan first.
What's the exchange rate? You can pay for it later.
How much is gas? But I'm thinking about buying a house,
It's three dollars per gallon. too.
What's the interest rate? How can I pay for the house?
How much is the interest rate? You can get a loan.
three percent Can I get a loan?
What's the interest rate? Yes, you can.
It's usually eight percent. car payment
Then we can't get another a loan. How much is your car payment?
We're paying too much interest. How much is your monthly payment?
How much is our monthly payment? It's three hundred dollars.
We have five monthly payments. I have to get another a loan.
__________________________ How do I get to the library?
loan Are you going to take the bus?
get a loan I don't have a car.
interest But it's raining.
interesting You need a car in this city.
interest It rains a lot here.
interest rate You can get a loan.
exchange rate Then you can pay for it monthly.
percent How can I get a loan?
______ I don't know, but you can talk to my
Did you pay for our cell phone? son.
Yes, but I was late. My son knows how to get a loan.
Then we have a late payment. Are you talking to me?
But we're going to buy a house. Yes, I am.
We can't get a loan now. What are you talking about?
We can get a loan. I was talking.
But we have to pay. about our monthly payments
more interest I was talking about our monthly
But we have to pay more interest. payments.
What's the interest rate? We need another a loan.
How much is the interest rate? Can we get another a loan?
It's seven or eight percent. We have three loans already.
We can't pay for the car now. And we're paying too much for them.
We can get another a loan. And we're paying interest.
But then we have to pay more interest. We're paying interest.
What does that mean? How much interest are you paying?
More interest means more money. too much
But what's the interest rate? I'm paying too much interest.
It's less than what we're paying now. Are you paying interest for your car?
It's five or maybe six percent. Are you paying interest on the loans?
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What are you thinking about? How do I get to the mall?

I'm thinking about my meeting. Why do you want to go to the mall?
How do I get to Main Street? Because I have to return this jacket.
Go straight ahead. But it's raining right now.
And then turn left. All right. Then I can go later.
right before the gas station But I don't have any money right now.
Turn left right before the gas station. I only have Canadian dollars.
monthly payment Then You can exchange them.
my monthly payment for American dollars
How much is my monthly payment? What's the exchange rate?
It's easy to buy a house here. I don't know.
But you have to have a lot of money. But we can ask my mother.
No, you don't need to have a lot of these things
money. She usually knows these things.
You can get a loan. She travels a lot.
But you have to pay interest. Let me call her.
on your loan What's the exchange rate?
But you have to pay interest on your for what?
loan. for Canadian dollars
Where can I get a loan? I haven't been to Canada for a year.
You can get it at a bank. I know the old rate.
I went to the bank yesterday. I don't know the new rate.
I want to get a loan. Canadian dollar
I move a lot. Is usually less than.
I moved last week. American dollar
I wanted to get a loan. Canadian dollar is usually less than
What's the interest rate? American dollar.
It's seven percent. Okay. Thanks a lot.
insurance company goodbye
loan company
My father works for a loan company.
He can tell you.
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How much the interest rate is.
He can tell you how much the interest bank
rate is. credit card
Can I pay cash? You can pay by check.
You can pay cash. What's your account number?
Or you can pay with a credit card. I want to make a payment.
What's the meaning of the credit card? What's my balance?
What does credit card mean? mortgage
It means ... . We came back on Tuesday.
credit card ______________________
I want to pay by credit card. It's raining.
You can pay by check. It's rainy today.
I want to pay by check. I'm going to Canada.
I want to pay by the check. I'm thinking about Canada.
Did you talk to Ali about the loan? our trip to Iran
Yes, I did. I'm thinking about our trip to Iran.
What did he say? What are you talking about?
It's not difficult to get a loan. I'm talking about my new job.
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B: You have a mortgage with us. Let But you have to have a job.
me see how much your monthly You can pay by check.
payment is ... . Excuse me. How can I get a loan?
It's nine hundred dollars. Do you have an account with us?
A: Can I pay it here? account
B: Sure you can, but next time you I have an account with you.
don't need to come here to make your phone number
payment. account number
A: Then how do I do it? What's your account number?
B: You can pay your payment by I don't have my account number right
phone. now.
A: I see. Let me please ask you But I can give you my name.
another question. I want to make a payment.
B: Sure. What's your account number?
A: How can I get a better interest rate? Here's my account number.
B: I'm sorry, I can't answer that How much do I have in my account?
question. You need to talk to Mr. Smith eight hundred dollars
over there. You can make a payment by check.
A: Thanks a lot. by phone
B: You're welcome, sir. your payment
___________________ You can make your payment by
Ali is coming with you, isn't he? phone.
He knows where my house is? You can pay by phone.
He came here yesterday. You can make your payment
Ali came here yesterday tomorrow.
When did you come back? What's my balance?
We came back on Sunday. What's the meaning of the word
How was the weather in Canada? balance?
It was a little rainy. What does balance mean?
It rains a lot in winter. The meaning of balance is ... .
Let's stay home. What's my balance?
How do I get to the library? balance
It's very easy. Can you tell me my balance?
Take Sunset Avenue. I want to open an account.
And go straight ahead for a few miles. It's raining.
The library's on your right. Let's go to the bank tomorrow.
You can't miss it. I'm going to buy a house.
I'm sorry I'm late. mortgage
How's the weather in Vancouver? It's easy to get a mortgage.
It's very cold this year. ______________________
Last year wasn't as cold as this year. A: Excuse me. What's my balance?
How would you like to pay? B: Your balance is eight hundred
I'd like to pay by check. dollars.
I'd like to pay with my credit card. A: Thanks. I have a loan with your
Mina came to my house yesterday. bank. I would like to make a payment
She wants to buy a car. today. I mean
She's going to get a loan. my monthly payment.
Excuse me. How much is my balance? B: What's your loan number?
Excuse me. What's my balance? A: Let me find it ... . Here you are.
_________________________
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My monthly payment is a thousand bank

dollars. credit card
What time did you come? account
I came at seven o'clock. account number
We came here yesterday. balance
And we're going to stay for a few What's my balance?
weeks. mortgage
Do you have an account with us? ________
Yes, I do. I want to talk to you.
But I don't have my account number about going to Shiraz
with me. Ali went to the bank.
Let me call my husband. He wants to open an account.
He knows my account number. I have a loan.
I'm writing a letter. on my car
I'm writing a check. I have a loan on my car.
I'm writing a check to Ali. mortgage
I'm writing a check to my father. interest rate
You have to make your payment to What's the interest rate?
Microsoft. It's ten percent.
I want to withdraw fifty dollars from my You're paying too much interest.
account. Talk to your bank about it.
What does the word withdraw mean? a house
What's the meaning of withdraw? a better house
It means ... . a better interest rate
withdraw You can find a better interest rate.
I want to withdraw four hundred dollars Let's go. We're late.
from my account.
How much did you withdraw from my
account?
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I didn't go to the bank at all.
Are you going to the bank? I'm writing a check to Ali.
I want to withdraw fifty dollars from my
account.
I want to deposit fifty dollars to my
account.
Where's my checkbook?
Yes, why? Let me show it to you.
I need some money. __________________
Can you withdraw two hundred dollars Your balance is eight hundred dollars.
from my account? I don't have my account number with
You have to write a check. me.
I want to deposit a thousand dollars to Can I pay by check?
my account. You can pay by credit card.
What's the meaning of the word I'm going to open an account.
deposit? mortgage
What does deposit mean? mortgage company
It means ... . Do you want to pay cash?
I want to deposit a hundred dollars. No, I don't have enough cash with me.
What's your account number? I have a mortgage on my house.
I don't have my account number. How much is your monthly payment?
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Ali's house is close to her house. checkbook

Ali's house's close to her house. Do you have your checkbook with
It's on the same street. you?
It's right before the gas station. Yes, I do.
You can't miss it. Your account number's on your
How much is my balance? checkbook.
What's your account number? Your account number is on your
I don't know. checkbook.
What's your name? Let me show it to you.
Do you have a credit card? I bought a jacket.
I used to have one. Can you show it to me?
I closed my account. Of course I can.
I want to close my account. Show me your new car.
Why do you want to close your Show it to me.
account? I want to withdraw fifty dollars from my
Because I'm moving. account.
to another city How much did you withdraw from my
Because I'm moving to another city. account?
Where are you moving to? eighty dollars
I'm going to Los Angeles. You're always looking for your
Ali came to our house yesterday. checkbook.
He was a little tired. Let's go. We're late.
Excuse me. Where's the restroom? I want to deposit five hundred dollars
Sahar, can you show the restroom to to my account.
Mina? You owe me two hundred dollars.
Sahar, can you show Mina the Can you withdraw two hundred dollars
restroom? from my account?
I have a loan on my car. Can you write the check to my wife?
How much is your mortgage? Because I can't go to the bank today.
You're paying too much interest. ______________________________
Think about it. A: Excuse me. How much is this
____________ dress?
withdraw B: Ninety dollars.
drink A: Let me see if I have enough money.
draw B: We take credit cards, too.
with A: Sorry, I don't have a credit card. Did
withdraw you say ninety dollars?
deposit B: Yes, ma'am.
checkbook A: I only have sixty dollars. My bank's
show not far from here. Let me go and
Show me your car. withdraw some
Show it to me. money. Can you wait for me here?
____________ B: Yes, ma'am.
Write the check to Ali. _____________
We don't have enough money in our I used to live there.
account. eight years ago
I'm going to send a check to them. But it was cold there.
Pay it with your credit card. That's why I moved here.
How was the weather in Iran? Do you know where Sahar's house is?
It was rainy. Yes, why?
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I want to withdraw fifty dollars from my I want to withdraw three hundred

account. dollars from my account.
Can you write the check to Mina? I'm sorry.
of course You don't have enough money.
How do we get to Ali's house? in your account
I don't know. You don't have enough money in your
Do you have his address? account.
Yes, I do. Have you seen the new movie?
Let's find it on the map. not yet
map You have to see it.
on the map Where are they showing it?
Do you have a map? They're showing it on TV.
Do you have the map of Los Angeles? How much is my balance?
Yes, I do. I need your account number.
What's the name of the street? I'm very busy.
It's Main Street. Did you call Ali?
Can you show it to me on the map? His number was busy.
This is the map of the United States. Try it again.
This is the map of the US. I want to deposit five hundred dollars
We need another map. to my account.
There it is. I want to make a payment.
It's there.
They're here.
Here they are.
We're right here. Part 70
right here
right there Can you show me how to drive?
Ali's house is right there. Do you have the map of Los Angeles?
Is this the only map that you have? Can you show it to me on the map?
Is this the only map you have? about two years ago
Yes, why? phone bill
This map is too small. Let me transfer some money to your
How many miles is it? account.
From here to Ali's house? Did you look in the car?
It's about ten miles. ___________________
It's about twenty miles. How much is my balance?
two years ago Your balance is eight hundred dollars.
about two years ago I need a new checkbook.
I'm looking for Saman. How would you like to pay?
Do you know where he is? I always pay by credit card.
He was here. I always pay cash.
When was he here? I pay by check.
about five minutes ago Show me your new car.
Is your house very far from here? Show it to me.
No, it's about six kilometers. I can't drive.
What are you talking about? Can you show me how to drive?
I'm thinking about my bank account. I can't turn off the TV.
I only have two hundred dollars in my Can you show me how to turn it off?
account. I want to deposit fifty dollars to my
I can't pay my phone bill. account.
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A: Then let me give you my account What's the meaning of phone bill?
number. What does phone bill mean?
_______________________________ It means ... .
______ phone bill
Can you show it to me on the map? bill
Let me see the map. I can't pay my bills.
I want to close my account. I have to find a better job.
Why do you want to close your I can give you some money if you
account? want.
Because I'm moving to Los Angeles. I have an account at the same bank.
You don't need to close your account. I can transfer some money from my
You can transfer your account. account to your account.
my father What's the meaning of the word
my father's account transfer?
I want to transfer two hundred dollars. What does transfer mean?
to my father's account It means ... .
I want to transfer two hundred dollars I'm going to transfer some money to
to my father's account. your account.
I'm sorry. Can you transfer two hundred dollars
We close in a few minutes. to my account?
Please come earlier tomorrow. Of course I can.
I moved to Tehran about two years _____________
ago. A: Ali, I have to pay my bills, and I
_______________________________ don't have enough money. Can I
_ borrow some
bill money from you?
phone bill B: How much do you need?
transfer A: About three hundred dollars.
withdraw B: I don't have that much cash with
deposit me.
______ A: Do you have your checkbook here?
Did you pay the phone bill? B: No, I'm sorry. I don't have it with
I think so. me.
Are you sure this is the right address? A: What's the name of your bank?
I think so. B: Bank of America.
let's buy a map. A: My account is at bank of America,
We can find it on the map. too.
Where can we buy a map? B: Do you want me transfer three
You can buy it at a gas station. hundred dollars to your account?
You can buy it from a gas station. A: Can you deposit it instead of
What are you looking for? transferring it?
I'm looking for the phone bill. B: But our banks are at different
It was in the kitchen. places. Can I still do that?
But I can't find it. A: Of course you can.
You can call them. B: When do you need the money?
Their phone number's on the bill. A: I have to pay my bills in about three
Did you look in the car? days.
not yet B: Okay. I'm going to my bank
Can you show me the way to the mall? tomorrow anyway.
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to get ready I'm sorry, I don't know where the mall

I'm almost ready. is.
Are you ready to order? How much did you borrow from Ali?
We're almost ready. about ninety dollars
He's an engineer. Where is he now?
I want to fix it. He moved to London last week.
I'm a teacher. Do you have his account number?
But now it's hard. Yes, I do.
______________ Then go to the bank.
I have to go to the bank. And transfer ninety dollars to his
I want to deposit these checks. account.
And I want to withdraw some money. That's not a bad idea.
Can you transfer some money? Maybe he needs it now.
to my credit card account? Can you show me Sunset Avenue on
Can you transfer some money to my the map?
credit card account? There it is.
Of course I can. I want to make a payment to my
insurance company account.
credit card company I want to deposit some money to my
How much do you owe? account.
the credit card company I want to deposit this check to my
How much do you owe the credit card account.
company? Can you show me how to get to
about two thousand dollars Chicago?
And I have to pay. Do you have a map?
all of it Yes, I do.
And I have to pay all of it. Let me see it.
My phone bill came yesterday. Did you go to the bank?
And I have to pay all of it. Yes, I did.
Have you seen my checkbook? How much did you withdraw?
It was in the kitchen. from my account?
a few minutes ago about sixty dollars
I have to make a payment. Where are you going?
account balance I'm going to the bank.
What's your account balance? why?
How much do you have in your I have to pay the bills.
account? Can you buy some milk on the way?
I have about three thousand dollars. Of course I can.
But I still have to pay. I'm watching TV.
our mortgage I'm reading a book.
But I still have to pay our mortgage. I'm writing a letter.
How much is your monthly payment? I'm talking on the phone.
It's about two thousand dollars. I'm thinking about you.
Can you show me the bill?
I don't have the bill with me.
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A: I'm trying to get to the bank. Do you all of it
know where it is? about an hour ago
B: Which bank do you want to go to? Are you ready?
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I still need a few minutes. A: Well, I have an account at bank of

to get ready America. I have to make deposit there,
I still need a few minutes to get ready but
Can you get ready faster? unfortunately I don't have my
I'm getting ready. checkbook with me.
as fast as I can B: Is that all?
I'm getting ready as fast as I can. A: Well, I have to transfer some money
It's taking an hour. to my credit card, and I have to cash a
It's taking you an hour to get ready. check.
I'm almost ready. I can always go to another bank to
It's almost six o'clock. withdraw some money.
We came an hour late. B: Do you have enough money in your
Are you ready? account?
for what? A: Yes, I have about six thousand
Are you ready to order? dollars, but I still have to pay for a
We're almost ready. mortgage.
We're ready to order now. B: You don't need to checkbook. They
We're closing in an hour. can tell you your account number
But you can order. without your
If you'd like. checkbook.
But you can order if you'd like. A: That's great.
How's it going? B: You have a lot to do at the bank. Let
not bad me show you where is it on the map.
How's your son? Maybe
Is he still in college? you can find it that way. Look! We're
No, he's not in college anymore. right here, and the bank is right there.
What does he do? A: Oh, okay. That's easy, thanks a lot.
He's an engineer. B: Take care.
I'm an engineer, too. ___________
I used to work. Why are you late this time?
for an American company Because I came by bus.
My daughter's an engineer, too. Did you start the meeting?
She's ready to start working. Yes, we did.
I have a job for her. Did you start without me?
My car isn't working. Did you start the meeting without me?
I want to fix it. Yes, we did.
My son's an engineer. When did you start?
He can fix your car. about an hour ago
But I don't have any money. We started the meeting about an hour
And it's not easy to find a job. ago.
Did you fix your car? You can come in if you'd like.
No, I didn't. an hour
How much is your monthly payment? two hours
It's three hundred dollars per month. We're going to stay.
How much is your insurance payment? for a few hours
It's two hundred dollars per month. We're going to stay for a few hours.
What do you do now? Let's go.
I'm a teacher. Are you ready?
My husband is a teacher, too. Yes, I'm ready.
He's been a teacher. We have to drive for an hour.
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Mina's father's an engineer. for fifteen years

Her cousin's a teacher. He's been a teacher for fifteen years.
Her cousin is a teacher. But now it's hard.
I'm getting ready. But now it's hard for him.
It's getting cold. But now it's difficult for him.
Dinner's ready. He doesn't want to work next year.
The food's getting cold. I'm ready to start working.
I'm getting ready. I'm a teacher.
I'm getting tired. But it's hard for me.
It takes two hours. to wake up early in the morning
To fix your car. But it's hard for me to wake up early in
It takes two hours to fix your car. the morning.
Are you ready to order? It's almost eight o'clock.
not yet We can go as soon as I get ready.
We have a lot of food. We have to fix my car, too.
I can't eat all of it. But I'm not an engineer.
You're late. And it's hard to fix your car.
Where've you been? It hasn't been working for a month.
Where have you been? You have to buy a new car.
I was busy. I don't want to have another payment.
I was at the bank. ______________________________
I wanted to deposit some money to my all
account. all of it
I wanted to withdraw some money hour
from my account. an hour
I wasn't busy. about an hour ago
They were busy. ready
We were busy. get ready
We were in Tehran last year. getting ready
Where were you? order
I was at home. engineer
I tried to call you two hours ago. fix
But your number was busy. Can you fix it?
Your number was busy all the time. teacher
It's raining. hard
It rains all the time. It's hard.
Ali reads a book all the time.
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I can't fix my car.
without your help
I can't fix my car without your help.
What's your daughter's job? We were in Iran last year.
She's an engineer. Your number was busy all the time.
What does your son do? I hope to see you again.
He's a teacher. It was raining all the time.
It was raining yesterday. I don't remember.
It's hard to find a job. They weren't in Iran.
Did you fix the phone? We were at the mall all day.
No, I didn't. They were in Vancouver all week.
Can you fix it tomorrow? My father's always on time.
Of course I can. ______________________
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B: Or you can call another loan When were you in Iran last time?
company, and ask them any questions When was the last time you were in
you have. Iran?
A: I know, but my parents used to have about six month ago
a mortgage with his company, and almost four years ago
they were All my relatives live there.
very happy with it. I hope to see them soon.
B: Then call your parents and get his I hope to see you again.
number. You're a teacher.
A: They're on vacation right now. You're not a teacher.
___________________________ You were not home.
a few weeks ago You weren't home.
a few minutes ago We weren't home.
a few hours ago Did Mina call?
I'm getting ready. Yes, but you weren't home.
What was the name of the insurance I hope she calls again.
company? I have to call Mina.
I don't remember. What's her phone number?
I was at the mall yesterday. Let me think.
We were at the mall last Friday. I'm sorry, I can't remember her
I was very tired this morning. number.
Where are you? What's the meaning of the word
Are you at the bank right now? remember?
Yes, I am. What does remember mean?
Were you at the bank yesterday? It means ... .
Yes, I was. I can't remember her number
I saw you there. Do you remember her address?
I was at the mall all they. I don't remember.
We were at the mall all they. Remember this number.
They were in Vancouver all week. ____________________
I'm talking on the phone. A: Mina, do you remember the name
I was talking on the phone. of Ali's friend?
I called you three times. B: Which friend?
Your number was busy all the time. A: Remember we were at Ali's house
I'm sorry. almost five month ago.
I was talking to my father. B: Yes, I remember that.
I hope to see him soon. A: He was there, too. I was talking to
I can't remember Ali's address. him about getting a loan.
Saman, why are you always late? B: Oh, yes. You mean the young man
Why are you always late? with the blue jacket.
You're never on time. A: That's right. He works for a loan
Ali's always on time. company.
He's always on time. B: What do you want from him?
I was on time this time. A: All I want to know is the name of the
He arrived on time. company he's working for.
Ali works very hard. B: You can call Ali, and get the name
_________________ and number from him.
were A: That's a good idea. I just hope he's
We were. still working there. I mean Ali's friend.
transfer
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This medicine helps my headache. were

____________________________ We were not.
Let's go home. We weren't.
It's getting cold. time
You're late again. all the time
You're never on time. on time
But Mina's always on time. hope
Sahar's watching TV all the time. remember
She watches TV all the time. I remember now.
Do you remember Ali's number? ______________
Yes. Do you want to call him? The meeting started at six o'clock.
Do you know who his doctor is? Did the meeting start on time?
No, why? What time did Mina arrive?
I have a cold. I really don't remember.
I went to the post office yesterday. What was Sahar's number?
And it was raining. I can't remember her cell phone
Did you go by car? number.
I walked there. Did you talk to Ali about his trip?
Do you have a fever, too? Yes, I was talking to him all day.
Yes, I have a fever. How was the weather in Germany?
Then you have to see a doctor. It was rainy all the time.
I have a cold. But I still like Germany.
I have a fever. I hope you find a good job soon.
I'm sick. Ali's never late.
I have to go to the doctor. He's always on time.
I have to see a doctor. They're from Iran.
Do you have an appointment? Were they from Iran?
appointment I don't know.
I have an appointment with the doctor. We're almost ready.
I have a fever. The food's getting cold.
I'm sick. How old is your daughter?
I have a cold. She's almost ten.
Where's Mina? Were you at the post office this
She didn't come to the meeting. morning?
She's sick. I don't remember.
She has a fever.
That's why she didn't go to the
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That's why she wasn't in the meeting.
Has she seen a doctor? I have a cold.
not yet Do you have a fever, too?
She called the doctor. I have to see a doctor.
She has to make an appointment. I'm sick.
Can I make an appointment? Do you have an appointment?
with Doctor Rezai? You have to make an appointment with
Can I make an appointment with the doctor.
Doctor Rezai? I don't feel very well.
My next appointment is next Tuesday. I have a headache.
I have to see a doctor. My head aches.
I don't feel very well. I feel much better today.
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I feel much better than yesterday. I feel very well today.

This medicine helps a lot. How do you feel today?
medicine I feel a little better.
This medicine helps my headache. I feel much better.
____________________________ I don't have a fever anymore.
A: Hello. I'd like to talk to Doctor Parsa. When's your next appointment with the
B: Can I ask who's calling? doctor?
A: Yes, it is Peyman Azari. When is your next appointment with
B: Can you wait just a minute, please? the doctor?
A: Sure. next Wednesday
B: Doctor Parsa, Mr. Azari would like _____________
to talk to you. A: Hi, I want to make an appointment
C: Okay. Hi, Mr. Azari. How do you with Doctor Rezai.
feel today? B: Doctor Rezai's not in the office this
A: Hi, Doctor. I feel a little better, but I week, but you can see Doctor Parsa.
still have a headache. A: That's fine.
C: Are you taking anything for your B: Can I have your name?
cold? A: Yes. My name is Saman Hamadani.
A: Yes, I am. B: Mr. Hamadani, can you come here
C: That's good. How's your wife? right now?
A: She feels better, too. A: I can't come right now. My family's
C: She has to drink a lot of water. It arriving an hour. I have to pick them up
helps her cold. from the
A: That's what she's doing right now. airport.
C: Very good. B: Well, when can you come?
A: Can she go to work tomorrow? A: I can come this afternoon.
C: No, that's too early. She still needs B: Good, which is better for you? Two
to stay home for a few more days. o'clock or three o'clock?
A: Thanks for your time, Doctor. A: Three o'clock is great.
C: You're welcome. I hope you feel B: Fine. Please come at least ten
better soon. Goodbye. minutes before your appointment.
A: Goodbye. A: Sure, thanks a lot. Goodbye.
__________ B: Goodbye. See you at ten to three.
You have to drink a lot of water. _____________________________
It helps you feel better. How do you feel today?
It takes a few days. I feel much better today?
Until you fill better. Do you still have a headache?
It takes a few days until you fill better. What's the meaning of headache?
Is your headache better? What does headache means?
Yes, it's much better. It means ... .
The new medicine helps a lot. Do you have a headache, too?
appointment Yes, I do.
Did you make an appointment with I have a headache.
Doctor Parsa? head
Yes, my appointment's on Wednesday ache
at ten o'clock. to ache
Doctor Parsa's usually very busy. My head aches.
If you don't go on Wednesday. My head is aching.
Then's very hard How's your headache?
To make a new appointment. It's much better.
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But at least he doesn't have a Then's very hard to make a new

headache. appointment.
I hope he feels better soon. Go there on time.
I hope you feel better soon.
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doctor?
Do you remember the doctor's name?
health insurance Let me think a little.
I have a backache. I don't remember.
insurance card I went to the doctor yesterday.
You have to take it with a lot of water. why?
prescription Because I have a cold.
I used to be a teacher. Do you have a fever, too?
My stomach hurts. No, I don't.
My father will arrive at six o'clock. Do you have a headache?
_____________________________ Fortunately I don't have a headache.
Where were you yesterday? At least I don't have a headache.
We went to the movies. __________________________
It was very cold yesterday. fever
I have a cold. I have a fever.
I have a fever, too. sick
I don't have a headache. appointment
My daughter's sick. feel
Does she have a fever? I feel better now.
Yes, she does. ache
Then she has to see a doctor. My head aches.
I didn't feel well yesterday. headache
but today I have a headache.
I feel much better. medicine
I'm not sick anymore. ________
I don't feel sick anymore. Is Mina on vacation?
I went to the doctor yesterday. I don't think so.
How much did you pay? She was on vacation two weeks ago.
I didn't pay anything. I saw her.
why? After she came back from her
Because I have health insurance. vacation.
What's the meaning of health Let's ask Ali.
insurance? Ali, do you know where Mina is?
What does health insurance mean? She's sick.
Health insurance means ... . really?
health insurance Yes, she has a cold.
health Do you have her phone number?
Do you have health insurance? No, I don't have her number with me.
I used to have health insurance. Call me this afternoon.
I have to see a doctor. My parents were here a few years ago.
You have to make an appointment They were only here for a month.
first. I hope to see them again soon.
Do you have an appointment? I hope you feel better soon.
Yes, I have an appointment. medicine
health insurance My husband has a cold.
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Yes, I am. Your next appointment is tomorrow at

But I don't remember the name. ten o'clock.
Where's your prescription? Why do you want to go to the doctor?
Here's my prescription. I have a backache.
I can't read it. My back aches.
Take it to a pharmacy. ache
My wife has a cold. headache
But she doesn't have a fever. backache
Her back aches a little, too. Do you still have a headache?
Has she seen a doctor? Does your back still ache?
not yet Yes, it does.
why not? I have health insurance.
Because our family doctor's on credit card
vacation. insurance card
family doctor What's the name of your insurance
She can go to another doctor. company?
I know. It's on my insurance card.
But she's used to our family doctor. _____________________
When's your doctor going to come A: Hi, can I help you?
back? B: Yes, I have an appointment with
He's going to be here tomorrow. Doctor Parsa.
I have an appointment with my doctor. A: Do you have health insurance?
Go there on time. B: Yes, I do.
Try to be on time. A: Can I see your insurance card?
Be on time. B: Yes, here it is.
I'm a teacher. A: Thanks. Why do you want to see
I used to be a teacher. the doctor?
My father used to be a doctor. B: I've had a backache since
My parents were both doctors. yesterday.
Were they both doctors? A: Do you have a fever, too?
Yes, they were. B: No, I don't think so.
No, they weren't. A: Okay. Please wait just a few
Only my mother was a doctor. minutes. You're next.
I hope to see them again soon. B: Thanks.
I hope you feel better soon. _________
head I have a cold.
back You have to take this medicine for a
stomach few days.
headache pharmacy
backache You can buy this medicine at a
stomachache pharmacy.
My stomach aches. You need a prescription.
My stomach hurts. prescription
My back hurts. You need a prescription.
Does your back hurt? You can't buy it.
Yes, it does. without a prescription
No, it doesn't. You can't buy it without a prescription.
You have to make an appointment. You have to have a prescription.
Before the doctor can see you. I hope you feel better soon.
My daughter has a headache. Are you taking any medicine now?
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I made an appointment yesterday. My son has a backache.

Ali's waiting for your call. My stomach hurts.
Thanks for asking. My wife has a cold.
I thought my appointment was for I'm sure.
today. We'll feel better tomorrow.
We should go tomorrow. Did you send the letter?
My sister lives with me. I will send it tomorrow.
My younger brother is an engineer. I'll send it tomorrow.
I'm married. I bought this book for my wife.
I've been married for fifteen years. I'm sure she'll like it.
You could go by bus. Are you ready?
I couldn't find Ali's house. I'll be ready.
Thanks for your call. in a few minutes
_________________ I'll be ready in a few minutes.
The doctor's late today. Will we go to Iran next year?
He's usually on time. Yes, we will.
You have a fever. We will see.
You have to see a doctor. We'll see.
I have health insurance. The doctor will be with you.
I'll call you tomorrow. in a few minutes
I will call you tomorrow. The doctor will be with you in a few
We feel well today. minutes.
You'll feel better tomorrow. _______________________________
but remember ______
You have to take your medicine on health
time. prescription
I want to see a doctor. Here's your prescription.
I made an appointment yesterday. stomach
You can make an appointment for stomachache
tomorrow. hurt
I already made an appointment for hurts
tomorrow. My stomach hurts.
Oh, that's right! I'm sorry. It hurts.
When's my next appointment? will
It's on Tuesday at ten o'clock. I will
I'll be at work at ten o'clock. I'll
Can I come after six o'clock? __
Try to be here before five o'clock. I have a cold.
We need your insurance card. My back hurts.
Is this medicine good for I need a prescription.
stomachache? This medicine is good.
Yes, I used to take this medicine. for your stomachache
It was very good for me. Can I see you tomorrow?
I hope it works for you, too. Yes, eleven o'clock at the Persian
Do I need a prescription to buy it? restaurant.
Yes, you do. Okay. I'll be there at eleven o'clock.
Did you call Mina?
No, but I'll call her.
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I thought you called her.
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We live in Mashhad. I thought you wanted to fix my car.

My younger brother lives with us. I'll fix it for you.
brother but not now
my younger brother I thought my appointment was for
my older sister today.
I have two brothers. How long are you going to stay in
How many sisters do you have? Tehran?
I have three sisters. until tomorrow
One of them lives with me. really?
The older one is in Germany. We thought.
Will you be home late tonight? You'll stay for a week.
I don't think so. No, we should go tomorrow.
I should be home at eight o'clock. We should go tomorrow.
I have to be home at eight. You should make an appointment.
______________________ I made an appointment this morning.
A: Mina, did you make an appointment Let's go. I'm late.
with the doctor? I should be there at eight o'clock.
B: Yes, I made an appointment for What day is today?
Monday. It's Tuesday.
A: We're not here on Monday. You I thought it's Monday.
know that. We'll be in Shiraz all week. You have a cold.
B: You're right. I'll call them back and You have a fever, too.
make another appointment. Ali, is this You should see a doctor.
the first Have you ever been to Ramsar?
time you're going to Shiraz? No, why?
A: No, I've been there a few times. I You should go there.
have a brother in Shiraz. It's a beautiful city.
B: You talked about him before, is he Does your family live there?
married? They used to live there.
A: No, he's too young to be married. They moved to Tehran a few years
B: How old is he? ago.
A: He's sixteen. He lives with my But my sister still lives there.
sister. sister
B: I thought you was older. But your Does your sister live there alone?
sister is married, isn't she? No, she lives with her family.
A: Yes, she is. She's been married for She's married.
almost ten years. What's the meaning of married?
B: Do they know that we're going to What does married mean?
visit them next week? It means ... .
A: No, they don't. Do you think we married
should call them and let them know? I'm married.
B: I think we should. I have three children.
A: Okay. Then let's do it now. Are you married?
________________________ not yet
You should call your parents. My sister's married.
They thought you were sick. My sister has been married for five
Can I help you? years.
Do you need money? She's been married for five years.
Thanks for asking. I have been married for two years.
Did you fix your car? I've been married for two years.
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The meeting starts at eleven o'clock. not yet

Why are you going now? I thought you fixed it.
It's too early. Do you want to have my car for
I want to be there on time. tomorrow?
That's why I'm going earlier. No, my father's car is with me.
I couldn't find Ali's house. Thanks for asking.
Could you find Ali's number? Thanks for asking anyway.
No, I couldn't. Where are you going?
Yes, I could. I'm going to the supermarket.
You should ask Mina. Can you pick up my medicine?
I'm waiting for Ali's call. from the pharmacy?
Thanks for your help. Yes. Where's your insurance card?
Are you married? It should be in the kitchen.
No, I'm not. let me go find it.
Did you find it?
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I couldn't find it.
I don't think you need the insurance
card.
I couldn't find an answer. did you go to Tehran yesterday?
Didn't you go to the post office? No, I couldn't go.
How long have you been married? why not?
This is a picture of my brother. The weather was bad.
Why don't you show me a picture of I couldn't drive.
Iran? You can go by bus.
These are my sisters. You should not drive if the weather's
Ali's in the living room. very bad.
Our house has four bedrooms. You shouldn't drive if the weather's
My house is next to the post office. very bad.
My room has two windows. You shouldn't drive.
Don't you have a yard? We'll go to Tehran tomorrow.
There's a big yard behind the house. Call me.
I prefer to go by car. I'll call you.
It shouldn't take more than two hours. As soon as I arrive.
Don't let them go. I'll call you as soon as I arrive.
_______________ My sister's an engineer.
I'm married. My brother's a teacher.
Is your brother married? ___________________
Yes, he's been married for a year. thought
Did you think about my question? think
I'm still thinking about it. bought
You should think more about it. thought
I thought a lot about it. should
But I couldn't find an answer. could
You were. should
Were you? sister
You weren't. brother
Weren't you? married
You didn't want. I'm married.
Didn't you want? say
Didn't you want to buy a car? ___
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My room has two windows. Don't you want to buy a car?

window Don't you want to talk about Mina?
Don't you think it's cold here? not now, maybe later
Can you close the window? Did you call the doctor?
It's cold. Close the window, please. Yes, I made an appointment with him.
Your house is very beautiful. Have you seen my brother?
Don't you have a yard? No, but I have seen his picture.
Yes, we do. No, but I've seen his picture.
There is a big yard behind the house. What's the meaning of the word
There's a big yard behind the house. picture?
What's the meaning of behind? What does picture mean?
What does behind mean? It means ... .
It means ... . picture
There's a big yard behind the house. This is a picture of my brother.
living room Show me a picture of Iran.
bedroom Why don't you show me a picture of
Who's that next you? Iran?
He's my older brother. Let me show you a picture of my family
__________________ first.
A: How many bedrooms does this Who's that?
house have? That's my sister.
B: This house has four bedrooms. These are my brothers.
A: That's big enough for our family. They're both teachers.
Can we see the living room? Don't you have a picture of your
B: Sure. The living room is on the left parents?
next to the kitchen. The next picture is a picture of my
A: That's a nice living room. I like it. parents.
B: Yes, it's very nice. All windows open And this one is a picture of our house
to the yard. Let me show you the yard. in Iran.
A: Don't you think that the yard is too This is our living room.
small for this house? living room
B: Well, a lot of people likes smaller Where's Shadi?
yards. She's in the living room.
A: I know, but I have three small What is she doing there?
children, and I'm sure they like to have She's watching TV.
a big yard. Your living room is much bigger than
B: But I think that's a very nice size mine.
yard. It's not too small, and not too big. Our house has four bedrooms.
A: Okay. I'll come tomorrow with my What does bedroom mean?
family again. My family should see the What's the meaning of bedroom?
house, It means ... .
too. bedroom
B: That's great. Will you call me then? living room
A: Yes, I'll try to call you before we room
come. restroom
B: Thanks. See you tomorrow. Our house has four bedrooms.
A: Goodbye. Where's your house?
__________ Our house is next to the library.
Will you call me tomorrow? I like your living room.
I'll try. My room is next to the living room.
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window I should be there at seven o'clock.

yard Your car's very old.
behind the yard Don't you want to buy a new car?
prefer I prefer to buy a house.
I prefer. instead of a new car
I'd rather. I prefer tea to coffee.
________ Are you going by bus?
Have you seen our yard? No, I prefer to go by car.
No, I haven't. Do you want to buy this house?
Do you have a picture of your family? I don't know yet.
Yes, I do. But I'll think about it.
Let me show it to you. Don't you want to open the window?
Let me show you the picture. No, it's raining.
Are you married? Open the window.
Yes, I'm married. Don't open the window.
Turn off the TV.
Don't turn off the TV.
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Where's my book?
an apartment It's next to the TV.
in the front Why didn't you call me?
a long time ago I couldn't find your phone number.
in front of your house You could call Ali.
But he's a manager now. You could get my number from him.
two doors Let me buy it.
Most apartments have one door. Let me go.
What does she teach? Let Mina go.
She teaches English. Let her go.
________________ Don't let her go.
Hello, Nasim. How long does it take from here to
Didn't I see you at the bank yesterday? London?
I think I saw you at the bank. It shouldn't take more than two hours.
What were you doing there? We bought a house four years ago.
That wasn't me. Our house has a very big living room.
It was my brother. We have three bedrooms.
Do you have his picture? and a big kitchen
No, I don't. I couldn't be happier.
What was he doing there? I'm sure.
He was trying to buy a house. You'll like our new house.
He bought a house last year. We'll have a good time there?
But he doesn't like it anymore. Don't you think so?
It's not big enough. Yes, I'm very happy.
They need a house. I prefer to stay here.
with at least three bedrooms instead of going to a hotel
They need a house with at least three I prefer coffee to tea.
bedrooms. _________________
They want a living room, too. picture
And they have to move soon. living room
I think they should wait. bedroom
He bought the house already. bedrooms
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A: Okay. I'll go look at the house, and They couldn't wait.

then you can get a loan. He's married now.
B: Thanks a lot. He's been married for a year.
_____________ And they're very happy together.
Didn't you live in Iran? Their house has a yard.
I used to live in Iran. There's a yard behind their house.
Didn't you have a house? And they have a big window.
No, I didn't. in the living room
I used to have. And they have a big window in the
an apartment living room.
I used to have an apartment. They can see the yard from there.
But it was as big as a house. They usually sit in the living room.
It was a cute apartment. Their house is next to the mall.
There was a yard. Where's the mall?
in the front It's right next to the library.
There was a yard in the front. I thought they lived.
I liked your apartment. close to the zoo
I liked your old apartment. I thought they lived close to the zoo.
I used to live there. _____________________________
a long time ago A: Yes, sir? Can I help you?
I used to live there a long time ago. B: My wife and I want to have another
How long did you live there? child, but our house isn't big enough. I
I lived there for a long time. don't
There was a big yard in the front. have enough money right now to buy a
and one behind the apartment house, but I can make the payments
Your old apartment was nice. on time if
There was a coffee shop right next to I get a loan.
it. A: If you buy a house right now, you'll
We can still go there. be paying a lot of interest. I think you
How long does it take? should wait
It takes an hour. until next year.
It takes a long time. B: Sir, are you married?
I used to live there a long time ago. A: Yes, why?
But it's too far. B: Doesn't your wife like a big house?
It takes too much time. A: I see what you mean. Let me show
Where's your car? you what we can do for you.
in front of your house B: We already know which house we
in front of the apartments want. It has a living room, three
My car's in the front. bedrooms, big
My car is in the front. windows, and a yard. It has all of the
I really like these apartments. things we want.
I'd like to live here. A: Does it have a kitchen, too?
Then you should move. B: Of course it does, but it's very small.
But my son's working in Houston now. A: Don't buy that house. It doesn't
We can't move. have a big kitchen.
Then don't move yet. B: But we don't need a big kitchen. We
Wait until he finds another job. prefer a smaller one.
close to here A: Where's the house?
But he's a manager now. B: It's on Ocean Street, right next to
I thought your son was a teacher. the library.
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Let me know if she wants another job. He used to be a teacher.

I'll give her a good job. a long time ago
Then she can buy a better apartment. But he's a manager now.
and a new car But now he's a manager.
She doesn't need any of these things. He likes his new office.
She has a great job already. But he prefers his old office.
She's busy most of the time. His new office has big windows.
Is she going to college? and two doors
She went to college. It has two doors.
a long time ago It has a door in the front.
She went to college a long time ago. And there's a door behind his office.
She's a teacher now. He likes to be a manager.
And she teaches English. Our house has three doors.
I hope to see her soon. two in the front
Call her. and one behind the house
I'll call her soon. Have you seen my keys?
But not if she doesn't want a job. They were next to the front door.
Where does she teach now? Most apartments have one door.
She teaches in the valley. Most people have apartments.
She could teach in Los Angeles Most people in America live in
instead of the valley apartments.
But the valley is in Los Angeles. But most families have houses.
I think you should talk to her. It's hard to find an apartment.
Okay. Take care. with two doors
______________ Don't the bedrooms have doors?
apartment Yes, the bedrooms have doors.
an apartment But most living rooms don't have
front doors.
from We have a big yard in the front.
front Does your daughter live with you now?
in the front No, she lives alone.
manager She bought a new apartment.
He's a manager. It doesn't take much time to get there.
door Is your daughter still a manager?
two doors No, she's not.
most She's a teacher now.
most apartments What does she teach?
most teachers Does she teach Persian?
most managers No, she doesn't teach Persian
teach anymore.
She teaches English. She doesn't live alone.
She lives alone.
Part 78 She teaches English.
She used to teach Persian.
But now she teaches English.
We had an apartment in Tehran. That's interesting.
The pictures are in the closet. I have a job for her if she wants.
Your book is under the newspaper. Let me give you her number.
Excuse me, that was my seat. Let me know.
Don't use my cell phone. If she wants another job.
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Let me show you some pictures. Excuse me. Can I use the restroom?
What are you looking for? Let's go inside.
I'm looking for the pictures. Then let's sit outside.
They're in the closet. _________________
which closet? When did you move to Tehran?
the closet next to the TV. I don't remember.
on the map It was a long time ago.
the address on the letter We were in Shiras for twenty-five
The address on the letter was wrong. years.
You have the wrong number. Don't you miss Shiraz?
Who was it? I was there two month ago.
They had the wrong number. We still have relatives there.
The pictures aren't in the closet. Did you live in a house?
They're not in the closet. No, we couldn't buy a house.
Maybe they're in the drawer. It was very expensive.
next to the books But we had an apartment.
under the letters We had an apartment.
under the book Our living room wasn't very big.
on the book But it was big enough for us.
next to the window We had a big kitchen instead.
behind the house We were only three people.
Your book's in front of the TV. We had a good time there.
Your book is in front of the TV. Did you have a yard?
You can't watch this movie. No, apartments usually don't have a
why not? yard.
Because you're under thirteen. But most people like to have a yard.
Why don't you go to the living room? Did you fix my car?
Can I stay here? not yet
Yes, you can. It takes a long time to fix it.
Why don't you sit? Close the door, please.
Sit here. Is Ali's office here?
Sit there. His office is next door.
That was my seat. Your car's in front of my car.
Excuse me, that was my seat. Can you move your car?
I tried to call Sahar three times. why?
But she didn't answer. Because your car's in front of my car.
Maybe she's moved from there. Because your car is in front of my car.
Maybe she has moved from there. How was your trip to Iran?
No, she still lives there. It was good.
She has a new number. I had a good time there.
Can you give me her number? Were you in Tehran all the time?
Of course I can. No, we went to Mashhad, too.
Have you seen my car keys? We were in Tehran most of the time.
They were on the newspaper this We watch TV most of the time.
morning. Let's sit in the front.
Look under the book. Most of my friends are from Iran.
Look in my room. Most of us went to the same college.
You can use my car. They teach in college now.
Can I use your car? But one of them is a manager.
Yes, you can use it. He's a manager at a phone company.
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closet But first you have to find the keys to

under my car.
sit You have to find my car keys.
seat ________________________
sit A: Ali, can you look for my car keys in
seat your room?
use B: Why in my room? You had your
you keys with you this morning.
use A: I don't think so.
inside B: I didn't take it, but I'll look in my
outside room.
______ A: Did you find it?
I had one. B: No, I couldn't find it. Why don't you
I used to have one. get up and look in the living room?
Why don't you buy a new TV? A: Oh, here it is.
I don't have any money. B: Where was it?
most of my money A: It was under my book.
most of my money went for the new B: Where was your book?
car. A: It was in the closet.
manager B: Are you happy now?
the manager of our company A: Yes, I could be happier.
My brother's the manager of our ______________________
company. Don't close the window.
and on weekends Don't open the door.
He teaches English. Don't use my phone.
Say hi to him for me. Excuse me. Can I use the restroom?
I haven't seen him for a long time. Of course! It's next to the living room.
All right. Take care. Let's go inside.
Have you seen Mina's house?
I haven't seen the inside.
Part 79 I haven't seen the inside of her house.
I haven't been inside yet.
You have a message. But I have seen it from the outside.
Leave a message. What's the meaning of the word
A man called. outside?
He left a message. What does outside mean?
Your uncle called. Outside means ... .
Did anybody call? outside
I told your son. I've seen her house from the outside.
I knew he's coming. Is it still raining?
everyone No, it's not.
________ Then let sit outside.
have you seen my shirt? Can I use your cell phone?
It was in the closet. of course
But it's not there now. But you should go outside.
Look under my shirts. It doesn't work inside the house.
Where's my cell phone? Try it outside.
I used it a minute ago. If you need a shirt.
Did you use it inside the house? There's one in the closet.
No, I used it outside. ____________________
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Yes, you have a message. I saw it in the living room.

A man called. It was on the TV.
You have a message. Do you still teach English?
A man called. I'm not a teacher anymore.
He left a message. I'm a manager at a bank now.
A man called about an hour ago. I work most of the time.
And he left a message. I work most of the weekends.
You have a new message. I'm trying to buy an apartment.
older Do you have any money?
an older man Yes, I do.
Was it my brother? Can I borrow some from you?
No, it was an older man. Of course you can!
What was his name? Look inside my wallet.
Did he leave a message? Thanks a lot.
Did he leave his name? __________
Did he leave his number? A: Have you seen my cell phone
He left a message. today?
He left his name. B: I saw it yesterday in your room, but
And he left his number. unfortunately I haven't seen it today.
The answering machine was on. Why don't
Turn it off, please. you use mine?
Don't turn it off. A: Thanks, but I have to find mine.
People can leave messages. B: Is that on the TV? Is that your cell
Your uncle called. phone?
He's going to be late. A: No, that's not mine. Last time I used
Is my uncle coming here? it, I was in the kitchen.
Yes, he's coming. B: Then we should look inside the
You have a message. house.
from your uncle A: Here it is.
Your uncle left a message. B: Good.
Are you sure it was my uncle? _______
I think so. Turn off the lights.
But maybe it wasn't your uncle. But don't turn off the answering
He called about an hour ago. machine.
And he left a message. Turn on the answering machine.
Was the answering machine on? And go sit in the car.
Yes, I turned it on. Go sit inside the car.
I thought it was off. You have a message.
Did anybody call? Leave a message.
A man called. Then leave a message.
And you have a message. Did you leave a message?
Did anybody call? No, I didn't.
Yes, four people called. Call him again.
But you only have two messages. and this time
Your uncle called. Leave a message.
about an hour ago And this time leave a message.
He's coming here on Monday. And leave a message this time.
Did you tell anybody? Did you leave a message this time?
I told our son. Yes, I did.
I told him yesterday. Are there any messages for me?
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Yes, I left a message for him. Wait a minute.

Yes, I left him a message. I told our daughter, too.
Do we still have our health insurance? And she told her friends.
Yes, we do. I called her last night.
Yes, we still have our health But she wasn't home.
insurance. I left a message for her.
Are you still paying for it? I left her a message.
Yes, I am. Did anybody call?
My uncle's a manager. Yes, your uncle called.
an insurance company I told you already.
My uncle's a manager of an insurance I knew he's coming
company. Our son knows, too.
Can I get a loan? He knew yesterday.
Can we get insurance? Did you know he's coming with his
We have insurance already. wife?
Do we have insurance? Yes, I knew that.
Does everyone have insurance? No, I didn't know that.
Does your sister have insurance? We're going to have dinner after the
Most people have insurance. meeting.
I didn't know that. You told me already.
I knew that. I knew that already.
I know. Who's going?
______ everyone
message Every one is going to be there.
Please leave a message. Are you going to be there, too?
live I have to call my wife first.
I live in Iran. Her uncle's coming to visit.
anybody And we're going to have dinner
everyone together.
knew Did you talk to your wife?
know No, I didn't.
I know that. Then leave a message.
I knew that. I left the message.
a new car But the number's busy now.
uncle I told her to go without me.
man I think she knew.
A man called. That you weren't going to go.
___________ I think she knew that you weren't going
A: Hello, did anybody call for me? to go.
B: Yes, a few people called, but you I knew that, too.
only have two messages. Your uncle Did you tell anybody?
called about I just told your wife.
two hours ago. He left a message on I told her yesterday.
the answering machine. He want's to I told everyone.
pick him up Did you tell that man?
tomorrow morning, and take him to the I don't know that man.
airport. Another man called but I'm not Then you didn't tell to everyone.
sure My back hurts.
who it was. I have a stomachache, too.
A: Did he leave a message? Did you call the doctor?
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They'll be on the same flight to Los B: No, unfortunately the answering

Angeles. machine was off then. I knew his
Have you seen my wallet? name, but I can't
No, why? remember right now.
I can't find it. A: But I told you to turn the answering
When was the last time you saw it? machine on.
When I went to the mall yesterday. B: I know. I'm sorry.
I remember that I still had it. A: It's okay. He'll call again if he wants
but since yesterday to speak to me.
I haven't seen it anymore.
_____________________
A: Hello. Part 80
B: Yes, can I speak to Mina, please.
A: Mina's speaking. I saw Sahar when I was at Mina's
B: Hello, Mina. house.
A: Hi, can I ask who's calling? This is very important.
B: My name is John Smith. Are you Did anybody else call?
missing your wallet, Mina? You can use a public phone.
A: Yes. How do you know that? I always took the bus.
B: I work at the mall. I think after you I knew nobody there.
had your dinner last night, you left your We got here about two o'clock.
wallet Everybody knows about that.
here. We opened it today, and saw about half an hour ago
your phone number. That's why I'm I'll call you back.
calling you. I took my sister to the airport.
A: Oh, thank you very much, sir. I was ________________________
just talking to my husband about it. I Everyone knows my brother.
really don't Did Ali tell you?
know how to thank you. That his sister's coming.
B: That's all right. Do you want to pick Did Ali tell you that his sister's coming?
it up now? Yes, he told me yesterday.
A: Yes, please. I'll be there in a few I knew that already.
minutes. How did you know that?
B: Great. last week
________ When I was at Ali's house.
Did anybody call me? Last week, when I was at Ali's house.
Yes, a man called you. His sister called.
about an hour ago She told Ali.
Did he leave his name? That she's planning to come here.
Yes, his name was James. Is she coming alone?
I don't know anybody by that name. No, her uncle's coming, too.
But he told me that you know him. Doesn't her uncle live in France?
I knew a James in college. Yes, he does.
But that was a long time ago. How will they be on the same flight?
He'll call again Sahar's flight is from Tehran to Paris.
If there something important. Her uncle will be there.
important When Sahar arrives in Paris.
He'll call again. from there
If there something important. They'll be on the same flight.
Did anybody else call? to Los Angeles
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No, nobody else knows about that. anybody else

Yes, everybody knows about that. Your brother called, too.
What does every body mean? But I wasn't in the office.
What's the meaning of everybody? He left a message.
It means ... . Is your cell phone with you?
Everybody knows about that. No, it isn't.
That's not important. I have to call my sister.
I think we should do something. Can you call her later?
They're both nice people. No, it's something important.
How did you know about that? You can use a public phone.
Sahar called me. public phone
She told me. public restroom
when? public park
about half an hour ago public holiday
half public library
two and a half I was thirty years old.
two and a half hours When we came to Tehran.
It took three and half hours. Tehran was different at that time.
to fix your car We didn't have a car.
half an hour I always took the bus.
half an hour ago I didn't know anybody there.
Call me at work tomorrow. I knew nobody there.
You're not in your office. What's the meaning of nobody?
most of the time What does nobody mean?
You're not in your office most of the It means ... .
time. I knew nobody there.
I have an answering machine in my nobody
office. Did anybody call?
You can leave a message. No, nobody called.
And I'll call you back. Nobody came to visit me.
I'll call you back. When I was sick.
______________ Nobody came to visit me when I was
A: Hi, Jim. I called you yesterday, and I sick.
left a message. Did you get my You have an important call.
message? Don't you want to answer it?
B: Yes, I got your message. I'm sorry I Ask who it is?
didn't call you back. It's your friend James.
A: That's okay. I wanted to know if you The same James that called a few
know anybody who's going to Iran days ago.
soon. Let me to talk to him.
B: My daughter's going there. Take his message
A: Really? When's she going? Did you take his message?
B: She's planning to go in a few Yes, I took his message.
weeks. Mina took your car.
A: I can't wait that long. I have an It took me two hours to get here.
important letter she go to Iran. Don't What time did you get here?
you know We got here about two o'clock.
anybody else who's going to Iran? Ali and Mina don't live together
B: Wait! I think the parents of my son's anymore.
friend are going to Iran this weekend. Does anybody else know about that?
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A: Do you know them?

B: I've seen them, but I don't know
them well. I think they can take your
There's a bank near the post office. letter to Iran. I
Can somebody help me? remember last year when they were
I don't know. Ask somebody else. here visiting their son my wife had a
I'm hungry. letter for her
I'm thirsty. parents, and they took it to Iran.
It's a long trip. A: That's great Jim. I'll be there in half
We won't move to Tehran. an hour.
They won't stay for dinner. B: Okay. See you soon.
There were other people there, too. A: Goodbye.
_____________________________ __________
public phone Ali left a message for you.
public holiday Ali left you a message.
You can use a public phone. Did anybody else call?
I had a meeting yesterday. Yes, your sister called.
Everybody was in the meeting. She wanted you call her back.
How long did the meeting take? I have an important meeting.
It took two and a half hours. in half an hour
Mina wasn't in the meeting. Everybody in this room is from Iran.
When I got there. Everyone in this room is from Iran.
Mina wasn't in the meeting when I got The door was open when I came here.
there. The door was open when I got here.
But she came later. Please answer my letter.
She was late. When you have time.
important _________________
an important message important
I have an important message for you. else
I called you this morning. anybody else
But nobody answered. nobody else
Weren't you home? public
No, we took our children to the park. public restroom
to which park? took
There's a park close to our house. take
There's a park near our house. took
What's the meaning of the word near? look
What does near mean? I took the bus.
It means ... . half
near half an hour
There's a park near our house. half an hour ago
There's a bank near the post office. where
Is there a gas station near here? Where were you?
Yes, there's one near the mall. ______________
I don't know. There's a public phone over there.
You have to ask somebody else. public library
Can somebody help me? Where were you?
I know somebody. I took my sister to the airport.
I know somebody that can help you. I took the children to the movies.
Did anybody call me?
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Part 81
A: Isn't lunch ready yet? Yes, a man called.

B: No, you have to wait. And he left his number.
A: I have an important meeting this You should call him back.
afternoon. Did anybody else call?
B: What time does your meeting start? Yes, somebody else called, too.
A: At two o'clock. Nobody else called.
B: You still have time. Did you take my letter to the post
A: But it's a long way from here to my office?
work. It almost takes an hour. It's near No, but I'll take it this afternoon?
the Why don't you take it now?
airport. Because I want to eat something.
B: Read a book or watch some TV. I I'm hungry.
like you know as soon as lunch is Are you hungry?
ready. You No, I'm not hungry.
have to wait until lunch gets ready. I had my lunch half an hour ago.
A: Okay. I'm a little thirsty. Can I have Can I have a glass of water?
a glass of water? I'm very thirsty.
B: Of course! Here you are. What's the meaning of the word
A: Thanks. thirsty?
_________ What does thirsty mean?
There's a library near our apartment. It means ... .
I want my children to be near me. thirsty
I'll read this book. I'm thirsty.
I will read this book. I have to drink something.
I will not read this book. Because I'm thirsty.
I won't read this book. Would anybody else like to drink
I won't buy this car. something?
I'll not buy this car. No, we're not thirsty.
We won't go to Los Angeles. But we're a little hungry.
We'll not go to Los Angeles. How far's Los Angeles from here?
Don't say that to anybody. It's very far.
I won't say that to anybody. It takes eight hours to get there.
When will Ali move to Mashhad? It's a long trip.
He won't go there. long
We went to Mina's house Saturday a long meeting
night. a long time
Was anybody else there? a long time ago
There were other people there, too. I had a long telephone conversation.
other people with my uncle
I didn't know them. an important conversation
But my brother knew them. What do we have for dinner?
It was eight o'clock. We have rice with kebab.
When we got there. Are you very hungry?
We had a good time there. Yes, I am.
How did you come here? You can eat some bread.
I took the bus. until dinner's ready
Did anybody call? ________________
No, nobody called. A: Can somebody tell me what time it
Did you return the book to the library? is?
No, I don't know why. B: It's twelve twenty.
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The library was closed.

I don't know why the library was
She's a nice woman. closed.
I'm sorry to bother you. Other libraries were open.
Is there a bank around here? Maybe they're fixing something.
There's one around the corner. I couldn't see anything from the
I want to invite you. outside.
We'll take care of it. Maybe they're working inside.
Can you take care of the children? Why don't you call them?
____________________________ I don't have their number.
I'm thirsty. Did you get my message?
The children are hungry. No. When did you call?
Our trip was very long. I called about half an hour ago.
It took six hours. I called when I got home.
I took my wife to the library. I think my answering machine doesn't
Somebody called your brother. work.
They had a long phone conversation. I think my answering machine isn't
Did you call your sister back? working.
Call her back. Somebody else called, too.
You should call her back. An old man called.
Can somebody help me? He couldn't leave a message.
I need your help. near our house
They won't stay here. Close to our house.
I won't let you go. ________________
I'll be there in a few minutes. near
What was your address? here
Is your house near the post office? near
Yes, it is. hungry
I want to talk to Mina. I'm hungry.
Don't talk to her. thirsty
in front of her friends I'm thirsty.
in front of other people won't
She won't like it. will not
Somebody called. won't
Was it a man or a woman? other
What's the meaning of the word other people
woman? __________
What does woman mean? Nobody lives in this house.
It means ... . I thought somebody lives here.
woman I thought that somebody lives here.
Was it a man or a woman? Somebody used to live here.
She's a nice woman. Can I use your cell phone?
A woman left a message for you. Of course you can.
A woman left you a message. I'm waiting for an important call.
Are you very busy? I'm hungry.
a little I'm thirsty.
I'm sorry to bother you. I'm busy right now.
I just have a question. Call me later.
Can I bother you for a minute?
I'm talking to somebody on the phone.
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A: Ali, it's Saturday. I'd like to do Can you come back in ten minutes?
something. _____________________________
B: Me too. I worked hard all week, and A: Who is it?
now it's time to do something instead B: It's Ali.
of A: Ali, how are you this morning?
working at the job all day. B: I'm fine, thanks. I'm sorry to bother
A: I have an idea. Why don't we go to you, Mina.
the park? A: Oh, that's okay. I was just watching
B: That's a good idea. Should we take TV. come in! Would you like to have
some food with us? something
A: We can, but we really don't need to. to drink?
B: Why not? B: No, thank you. I only have a few
A: Because I want to invite you to minutes. Mina, are you still reading the
lunch, and I'm going to pay. book I
B: Really? borrowed from the library?
A: Yes. A: Yes, I'm still read it. Why?
B: This is the first time you are inviting B: I'm very sorry, but I have to return
me to lunch. the book to the library today.
A: I invited you two weeks ago, don't A: That's okay. Which library do you go
you remember? to?
B: Okay. Where would you like to go B: It's near the bank on Main Street,
for lunch? almost next to the bank.
A: I know a good restaurant around A: Oh, I know where it is. Here's your
here. book, Ali.
B: Do we have to drive? B: Thanks, Mina.
A: No, we can walk if you want. It's A: You're welcome.
around the corner. ________________
B: Then let's get ready. I have a cold.
___________________ You should get some medicine.
I'm sorry to bother you. I have to go to the pharmacy.
Can I ask you a question? Is there a pharmacy around here?
of course I don't know. I don't live here.
What's your address? Ask somebody else.
There are two different addresses on There's a pharmacy near here.
this letter. There's one around the corner.
Which one is your address? around the corner
My address is the top one. There's one around the corner.
Thanks for your help. Is there a bank around here?
You're welcome. Yes, there's one around the corner.
Where do I have to send this letter? I'm hungry.
You don't need to send this letter. I know a good Persian restaurant.
We'll take care of it. Let's eat there.
I'll take care of the children. Is it far from here?
Ali, we're going to the park. No, it's around the corner.
When do you want to go to the mall? We can walk there.
in half an hour But I don't have money with me.
The windows and the doors are open. I'll invite you.
Remember to close them. I won't let you pay.
The TV is on, too. I want to invite you.
Remember to turn it off. ________________
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A: Oh, it's a long way to grocery store. Okay. I'll take care of all of them.
It's six o'clock already, and we have to What are you doing?
be at I'm reading a book.
Sahar's house around seven. Is the TV bothering you?
B: You don't need to go to the grocery No, not at all.
store that's too far. There's a small Thanks for asking.
store around Are you hungry?
the corner. They have milk, too. Are you thirsty?
A: Okay. I'll take care of that. _____________
________________________ woman
We won't stay for dinner. bother
Has she invited somebody else? father
Who is it? bother
It's me. around
It's just me. around here
It's us. corner
It's just us. around the corner
Has Sahar invited somebody else? invite
No, it's just us. I want to invite you.
Take care of your parents. white
They need you. My car is white.
Who's taking care of your children? care
My mother, she lives with us. take care
I'm taking care of the children. ________
Do I have to send all these letters? Who's this woman in the picture?
to my insurance company She's my sister.
Do I have to send all these letters to She's a very beautiful woman.
my insurance company? ________________________
No, we'll take care of them. A: Mina, your friend Sahar called.
We'll send them. B: Really? When did she call?
You don't need to do anything. A: She called about two hours ago
We'll take care of it. when you were at the mall.
I'm thirsty. B: What did she say?
Can you give me a glass of water, A: She invited us for dinner.
please? B: For tonight?
of course A: Yes, for tonight. She has invited
many other people, too.
Part 83 B: What do we do with the children?
Should we take them with us?
A: No, they should stay home. Kamran
What is she studying? is big enough to take care of them.
Don't worry. B: But I thought Kamran was going to
what kind of books? visit his friend?
science books A: No, he's not. I talked to him a few
school teacher minutes ago. He's planning to stay
Don't forget to call Ali. home.
I forgot to call Ali. B: Ali, before we go, can you some
_______________ milk for the children?
Sorry to bother you.
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Don't forget to invite Roya, too. Do you know where the grocery store
__________________________ is?
A: Did anybody call for me? Do you know where I can find a
B: Yes, a lady called about an hour grocery store?
ago. Is there a grocery store around here?
A: Do you remember her name? There's one around the corner.
B: No, I'm sorry, I forgot her name. right around the corner
A: Have you called my sister to invite right on the corner
her for dinner? But they told me it's on Bundy Street.
B: No, I haven't called her yet. That's a different grocery store.
A: Don't forget to call her, please. That's on another street.
B: I was very busy. That's why I forgot That's around the next corner
to call her. Are you sure?
A: I can call her if you're too busy. Yes, but you can ask that woman, too.
B: What about your father? Can you You can ask that lady.
call him, too? What does that word mean?
A: I don't have his number. Where's he which word?
staying? the word lady?
B: He's staying here at the Hilton What's the meaning of it?
Hotel. You have to get the phone It almost means the same thing as
number. His room woman.
number is one hundred and twelve. Lady means ... .
A: Okay. I'll take care of that, too. Have you invited your uncle for
Where's the Hilton Hotel? dinner?
B: It's around the corner. You can pick No, I haven't.
him up or he can walk here. Don't forget to call him.
A: I'll ask somebody to pick him up. I'll I'll never forget you.
call him right now, thanks. Don't forget to turn off the lights.
_______________________________ Don't forget to turn the lights off.
_______________________ Don't forget to call your uncle.
Who else is coming? Can you take care of it for me?
Your cousin's coming, too. I'm busy right now.
Your cousin goes to college, doesn't I want to invite my friend, too.
she? We have enough food for everybody.
Yes, she does. We have too much food for two
What does your other cousin do? people.
She's a teacher. Can I invite your brother?
My other cousin is a teacher. There isn't enough food for my brother.
Did you invite her, too? why?
No, I forgot to invite her. Because when he's hungry, he eats
Can you take care of it, please? too much.
But I don't have her number anymore Because when he's hungry, he eats a
Your cousin's number. lot.
I don't have your cousin's number. What time did you get here?
I don't remember her number I got here about four o'clock.
Do you have any other cousins? Did you send the letter to Ali?
Yes, I have another cousin in Atlanta, No, I forgot.
too. I forgot.
What's he studying? I forgot to send the letter.
He's studying English. We forgot to call Shima.
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Somebody told me that she's moving He teaches Persian on weekends.

to Iran. And he's studying English.
but not until next year Have you invited him, too?
___________________ No, I haven't.
study everybody
science everything
worry Did you take care of everything?
Don't worry. Yes, I took care of everything
school yesterday.
school teacher I've taken care of everything already.
forget I took care of everything before.
forgot I've taken care of everything already
_____ Don't worry.
I'm sorry. Don't worry, I took care of everything.
I forgot to call you back. You worry too much.
I'm a little hungry. Don't worry.
You should go to the coffee shop I took care of everything.
around the corner. You should invite your other cousins,
They have great food. too.
Coffee shops don't usually have food. I haven't invited my brother yet.
I still have our pictures together. He has a job now.
We went to school together. He writes books now.
We had the same teachers. what kind of books?
We studied science together. What kind of books does he write?
We went to college together What kind of books do you usually
But most of them live in Iran now. read?
We have different jobs. I usually read.
What kind of jobs do they have? science books
Most of them are engineers. I usually read science books.
I thought they studied science. science teacher
My cousin's a teacher. I like science teachers.
She teaches at a school. My cousin studied science.
Have you invited her for dinner? What did she study?
Yes, I have. She studied science.
Don't worry. Don't worry.
I took care of everything. What kind of job does she want to
I'll take care of everything. have?
take care She'll take any job.
I forgot to buy milk. She'll take any job because she has to
How could you forget it? make money to pay her bills.
I don't know. Nobody can find a job right now.
Don't worry. What's Ali's job?
I'm going to the supermarket now. He's a school teacher.
this time our school science teacher
I won't forget to buy milk. She's a school science teacher.
We'll see. She's taking care of everything.
She took care of everything last year.
Part 84 She lives around here now.
Somebody told me.
That she's moving to Iran.
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A: Okay. Take care. for myself

B: Bye. Have a seat.
______ It's free.
Don't forget to talk to Roya. What a beautiful house!
I forgot what Roya's number was. But I don't recommend it.
I don't remember her number. Who paid for the coffee?
I bought a jacket this morning. She's learning.
Who did you buy it for? ____________
for myself I forgot to call you.
I bought it for myself. My sister's a teacher.
I took care of everything myself. what kind of a teacher?
I invited everybody for dinner tonight. a science teacher
Who did you buy that tea for? I want to teach at a school.
It's for myself. I don't have a job yet.
I have to get a loan. Don't worry.
But I don't want to pay interest. You'll find a job soon.
But I don't want to pay any interest. What did you study?
If you get a loan, then you have to pay I studied science.
interest. I hope you find a good job soon.
Who do you want the loan for? I hope you'll find a good job soon.
I want it for myself. I'm hungry.
What did you say? Are there any restaurants around
I said I want it for myself. here?
Okay. My uncle works at a bank. There's one not too far from here.
Maybe he can get a loan for you. It's around the corner.
My cousin works at a bank, too. I'm thirsty more than I'm hungry.
He told me to get a loan from him. They have water at the restaurant, too.
My cousin took care of everything. Do you know where the restaurant is?
I can take care of everything myself. I'm not sure.
That's my seat. You can ask that lady over there.
Have a seat. I'm sorry to bother you.
Please have a seat. Do you know where the Persian
Don't worry. restaurant is around here?
Would you like some coffee? Where's the Persian restaurant around
Yes, but I don't have any money. here?
It's free. It's around the corner.
You don't have to pay for. __________________
I said it's free. A: How's it going Sarah?
Everything is free here. B: Not bad. My cousin's moving here
Here everything is free. from Colorado. She wants to start
My cousin works here. college.
He went to college in Los Angeles. A: What does she want to study?
What did he study? B: She's not sure. She would like
He studied science. science, but she doesn't want to study
I like science, too. it.
Have a seat. A: Don't worry! She'll be fine.
Have a seat, please. B: I know. She's flying here tomorrow,
I have to pick up my cousin from the and she has an apartment already. I
airport. took care
His flight arrives in half an hour. of everything for her.
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You have to pay for it. My cousin said that his flight's arriving
I've paid for my tea already. late.
I'm tired. My cousin said that his flight is arriving
Then I recommend that you drink late.
some coffee. I have to wait.
Can I order some coffee here? You can have a seat.
She doesn't speak English. You can sit here.
But she's learning. You can have a seat here.
I'm learning Italian. Is this your car?
I learned English before. Yes, it is.
Now I'm learning Italian. What a beautiful car!
I've been studying English for a few What a beautiful house you have!
month. What beautiful weather we have today!
And I've learned a lot. What a beautiful car they have!
But I still have to learn more. What a beautiful girl!
You can watch TV. What a big house!
I watch a lot of movies. Is this medicine good for my cold?
I've learned a lot of English from Is it good cold medicine?
watching movies. I don't know.
Did you have a nice flight? You have to talk to the doctor about it.
Yes, I did. I recommend that you talk to your
Okay. Let's go home. doctor.
What a beautiful house! The doctor knows better than me.
What a beautiful house you have! If this medicine is good for your cold.
I bought it last year. I don't recommend that you do that.
Thanks a lot for coming to the airport. I don't recommend it.
I'm happy to be here. Then what do you recommend?
And I hope we have a good time. I recommend.
I hope there we'll have a good time, That you talk to your doctor.
Where's Roya? Before you take this medicine.
She's in her room. Don't forget to speak with your doctor.
What's she doing? Don't forget to speak to your doctor.
She's learning how to read Italian. I want to get a loan.
She's learning. Did you get the coffee for free?
Roya goes to college. Did you get it for free?
What is she studying? Or did you pay for it?
She's studying science. I paid for it.
Somebody took my book. Who paid for it?
Who took my book? Ali bought a book.
_________________ What did Ali buy?
myself Who bought a book?
free Who went to the supermarket?
three Who turned the light off?
free Who turned off the light?
It's free. Who paid for it?
beautiful I paid for it myself.
a beautiful girl Please have a seat.
what a beautiful girl! He'll arrive soon.
recommend Can I have some coffee?
learning Of course, but it's not free.
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Yes, I recommend that you go to the learn

Hilton. learning
I was at the Hilton a few years ago.
How long did you spend there?
I was there for two days. Part 85
I want to spend three days in Tehran.
I want to spend time with my children. It's a business trip.
Where were you? How long did you spend there?
I was at the mall. I took a lot of pictures.
How much did you spend? How much did you spend?
ninety dollars There isn't much traffic on weekends.
I didn't spend a lot. The meeting went very well.
I only spent ninety dollars. specially on Mondays
Don't spend too much money. What's the date today?
I want to spend my vacation in Iran. Let me change my dress.
Last year I spent my vacation in Excuse me. How do I get to gate thirty-
Shiraz. one?
I spent my vacation in Shiraz last year. I'll take your luggage.
Lunch was free at the Hilton. __________________
The Hilton has a very nice restaurant. Don't forget to take your jacket.
What a beautiful restaurant! You speak Persian very well.
You should see it. Where did you learn it?
I took a lot of pictures. I used to live in Iran.
Can you take my picture? Have a seat, please.
sure a beautiful day
Are you ready? What a beautiful day!
Yes, I am. What a big car!
My cousin took our picture. What a beautiful shirt!
Who took this picture? Where did you buy it from?
My cousin took that picture. from the store around the corner
Ali, you're late. Which school do you go to?
I'm sorry. I go to Taft School.
Traffic was very bad today. My cousin goes to the same school,
What's the meaning of the word traffic? too.
What does traffic mean? Who fixed your car for you?
It means ... . Nobody, I fixed it my self.
traffic Did you call Ali?
Traffic was very bad today. Yes, I spoke with him.
I prefer to live in a small city. What did he say?
I'd rather live in a small city. He said that he's going to Karaj.
Why don't you like big cities? How long has he going to stay there?
Do you really want to know? for a few days
Of course I want to know. It's a business trip.
because of traffic No, I'll take it myself.
That's why I like smaller cities more. Have you ever been to Los Angeles?
most of the time Yes, I used to live there.
most of your time I'm going there next week.
You spend most of your time in traffic. for a business trip
Specially if you work. Do you know a good hotel in Los
specially Angeles?
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This time you came on time. Specially if you work.

Will we be there on time? on Mondays
Yes, don't worry. specially on Mondays
Yes, don't worry about it. There's a lot of traffic specially on
Mina, we're late. Mondays.
They're waiting for us. There isn't much traffic on weekends.
Aren't you ready yet? _______________________________
I'm getting ready. A: Jim, did you go to the mall
Ali, do you like this shirt? yesterday?
Yes, but I like the blue one more. B: Yes, I did. But it took me an hour to
I thought. get there. There was a lot of traffic
You liked the black one more. specially on
Then let me change my shirt. Sunset Avenue.
Let me change my shirt. A: Did you buy anything at the mall?
Can you change the date? B: Yes, I bought two jackets.
No, I can't. A: Why two? I thought you only wanted
Ali, I hope we're not late. to buy one.
The flight is in two hours. B: It was buy one get one free. You
We don't have much time. know that mean, don't you?
Can't you drive a little faster? A: I know if you buy one, you'll have
Don't worry. another one for free.
You won't miss your flight. B: That's right.
As soon as we get there. A: Jim, is Nancy home?
Find your gate. B: No, she's visiting her parents. They
What's your gate number? bought a new house. Nancy's going to
It's thirty-one. spend a
Excuse me. How do I get to gate thirty- night with them.
one? _________
Go straight ahead. What a beautiful day!
I'll take your luggage. I don't have much time.
luggage I like to watch TV.
Where's your luggage? I like watching TV.
It's in the car. But most people spend too much time.
I have a cold. in front of their TVs
I recommend that you stay home. specially on Sundays
I miss my family. When did you learn to drive?
specially my children About ten years ago.
Are you going to London for vacation? How was the meeting yesterday?
No, it's a business trip. How was yesterday's meeting?
Don't drive too fast. It was very good.
Don't go to London. It went very well.
Stay here. You have to be in the next meeting.
Is this your luggage? When are you planning to go to Paris?
Yes, it's mine. next week
You're spending too much money. what date?
____________________________ date
spend What date is it today?
speak What date is the meeting?
spend What's the date of the meeting?
business I don't know. Ask Ali.
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I tried to be at the meeting. a business trip

But there was a lot of traffic. traffic
specially near the airport travel
I took the highway. traffic
The highway was busy, too. specially
I tried to change the highway. luggage
But all the highways were busy.
When I got home.
When I arrived home. Part 86
It was eleven o'clock.
And I was very hungry. I took the highway.
I was tired, too. I finished fixing my car.
What time did the meeting finish? What time did the meeting finish?
It finished at twelve o'clock. I want to open a checking account.
I finished fixing my car. We need an ID card.
I finished writing the letter. Can I see your ID?
Do you want to take the highway? Do you want to open a savings
No, I don't. account?
long Show me your driver's license.
small You have to sign it.
smaller Sign here, please.
longer This is my signature.
It will take longer. _________________
It'll take longer. Are you going to Tehran for vacation?
If you don't take the highway. No, it's a business trip.
There isn't much traffic on weekends. Where's my luggage?
Why are you going to the bank? Don't worry it's in the car.
I want to deposit some money. What date is it today?
But you don't have an account. What's the date today?
I want to open a checking account. I don't know.
Then I can deposit. What's my gate number?
some money to my checking account Your gate number is twenty-five.
What do I need to open an account? How do I get there?
You need an ID card. I'm going there.
ID I'll take you there.
You need two IDs. My sister wants to spend a week here.
You need two ID cards. How was the meeting?
You can't open a checking account. The meeting went very well.
without an ID Why didn't you come?
Take your driver's license. I was at the airport.
and another ID What were you doing there?
What kind of ID? last week
an ID with a picture When my sister arrived in Los Angeles
Can I see your passport? When my sister got to Los Angeles.
of course She couldn't find her luggage.
You have a checking account with us. I talked to some people working there.
Do you want to open a savings Her luggage will come on the next
account? flight.
What does savings account mean? That's why I went to the airport.
That's why I couldn't go to the meeting.
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A: Let me please open a checking What is the meaning of savings

account first. Maybe I'll open a savings account?
account It means ... .
later. savings account
B: Sure, here's your passport. Would Do you want to open a savings
you like to have your picture on your account?
check Yes, I do.
card? No, I don't.
A: Yes, please. checking account
B: Okay. We'll take pictures over there. ______________
A: Excuse me. How long does it take A: Hello, ma'am. I'd like to open an
until I get my check card? account.
B: It shouldn't take longer than a week. B: Okay. Have a seat, please.
We'll send it to you as soon as it's A: Thank you.
ready. B: Do you have any ID with you?
A: That's great. A: Yes, here you are.
B: Let's go over there to take your B: You have to have two pieces of ID
picture. to open an account.
_______________________________ A: I'm sorry, that's the only ID card I
___ have.
Did you open an account? B: Don't you have your passport with
Yes, I did. you?
what kind of account? A: Yes, I do.
a checking account or a savings B: Can I see it, please?
account? A: Of course.
I opened both. B: What's your address?
Did you get a check card, too? A: My address is the same as it as on
not yet my ID.
They'll send it to me. B: Would you like to have a check
They took my picture. card, too?
Why did they take your picture? A: What is a check card? Is that a
My picture will be on my card. credit card?
Nobody can use my card. B: No, a check card is a little different.
If my picture is on my card. You can use it instead of writing a
remember check, but
Don't forget. you have to have money in your
When you get your card. account.
You have to sign it. A: I see. Then I'd like to have one.
I have to sign my card? B: Would you like to open a savings
You have to sign the back of your account, too?
card. A: I don't know. Do I have to deposit
When you buy something. some money to my savings account
And you want to use your card. every
You have to sign something. month?
They look at the signature on your B: Well, we can transfer some money
card. from your checking account to your
What's the meaning of the word savings
signature? account every month if you'd like to.
What does signature mean? You don't need to come here every
It means ... . month.
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Sign here, please. signature

This is your checking account number. They look at the signature on your
Does my savings account have the card.
same number? Both signatures have to be the same.
No, your savings account will have a ______________________________
different number. way
Is this your signature? highway
No, this is not my signature. driver's license
Are you still reading a book? signature
No, I finished reading the book. ________
Then come to the living room. I took a lot of pictures.
I need your help. When I was in Iran.
I want to move the TV. How much did you spend in Iran?
How long does it take? I didn't spend much.
It won't take long. Sign here, please.
I'm sorry I'm late. Please sign here.
There was a lot of traffic on the And write the date here.
highway. Let me change my jacket.
Have a seat. I like your jackets.
Would you like to eat something? specially the black one
Yes, I'm hungry. How did the meeting go?
Would you like to drink something, It went very well.
too? Let me finish my work.
Yes, I'm thirsty. Where's Ali?
Bring me a glass of water, please. He's on a business trip.
Can you bring me some coffee? Can you take my picture?
Ali, it's cold today. I took your picture yesterday.
Don't forget to take your jacket. Is this your signature?
I'm late. Yes, it is.
My jacket's in the bedroom. Did you sign the letter?
Where's Mina? I signed it.
Mina's watching TV. Can you take it to the post office?
She's watching TV. Yes, but let me finish my work first.
where? in her room?
No, in the living room.
I was just there. Part 87
She wasn't there.
I just talked to my wife. Bring me a glass of water, please.
I just finished my work. We just got here.
Can you bring me a cup of coffee? Do you mind if I close the door?
of course No, I don't mind.
I just got here. I want to open the window if you don't
The highway was very busy. mind.
Don't take the highway. What's Ali doing in the garage?
Did Ali tell you? a two car garage
That I can't come to the meeting I'm going to rent an apartment.
tomorrow? _________________________
No, he didn't. Can I see your driver's license?
Yes, he told me. Show me your ID.
I knew that you couldn't come. Show me your passport.
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if you deposit a check and you don't I got your message.

have enough money in your account, Take this letter and give it to Ali.
you have to He's in his room.
wait until the check is cashed, and He has to go to the post office.
deposit it to your account. It usually He should send the letter from there.
takes three or Is there a post office around here?
four days or maybe a little longer. Yes, there's one near the mall.
A: Oh, I didn't know that. Thanks for But I don't recommend you go there.
answering my question. But I don't recommend that you go
C: You're welcome. Jim, I can give you there.
some money if you want. why not?
A: No, thanks. I have a savings Because you have to take the
account, too. but I did money use it, I'll highway.
use my credit And the highway is very busy right
card. I have to go now. Thanks again. now.
C: You're welcome. Goodbye. I just came from there.
________________________ ___________________
Is there a gas station around here? A: Hi, Sarah.
Yes, there's one around the corner. B: Hi, Jim. How are you?
Go straight ahead. A: I'm fine. And you?
You'll see it. B: I'm okay. Why don't you come in?
It's cold. A: No, thanks. I just have a few
I want to close the window minutes. Is your husband home?
If you don't mind. B: Yes, he's in the living room
Is Mina in her room? watching TV. Would you like to talk to
Yes, she is. him?
Let me talk to her. A: Well, I don't want to bother him.
If you don't mind. Maybe you can answer my question.
Do you mind if I turn on the TV? B: I hope I can help you.
Yes, I'm reading a book. A: It's about a check I deposed it in my
Not at all. account today.
Are the children still in the bedroom? B: Well, Jim. Let me ask my husband.
No, they're in the garage. He works at the bank. He should know
What's the meaning of the word it better.
garage? David can you come here for a
What does garage mean? minute?
It means ... . C: Yes, I'm coming.
garage B: Jim has some questions about his
The children are in the garage. account.
They're in the garage. C: Hi, Jim. What can I do for you?
What are they doing in the garage? A: Hi David. I just deposited a check to
Ali's showing them his new car my checking account, and wanted to
Ali's showing his new car to them. withdraw
I'm thirsty. some money, but they told me it takes
Mina, bring a glass of water for your one or two days until I can withdraw
father. money
Mina, bring your father a glass of from my account.
water. C: Well, if you have money in your
I don't know how do I get to the airport. account, you can withdraw it anytime
You have to take highway five. you want. But
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That I can understand English. Do you mind if I take your car?

much better than before No, I don't mind.
I'm very happy. Did you find a job?
I'm very happy for you. Yes, but I have to move from here.
Where are you going to go?
My new job is in Los Angeles.
Part 88 Are you going to buy a house there?
No, Los Angeles is an expensive city.
Let me go and bring it for you. I'm going to rent an apartment.
I don't either. What a beautiful apartment!
Where did you put my book? How much is the rent?
Put my tea right here, please. It's a thousand dollars a month.
One of our neighbors is from Iran. It's a thousand dollars per month.
They live in a nice neighborhood. Did you like the apartment?
I just bought the tickets. Yes, I'm going to rent it.
I've been in different countries. We'll sign it tomorrow.
My daughter is an engineer like me. Don't sign anything.
I have a car like yours. Before you read it.
Iran is a beautiful country. My new house has a two car garage.
_____________________ It has one living room and three
Don't you want to go to the bank? bedrooms.
I just came from there. There's a yard behind the house.
Is there a supermarket around here? It has a two car garage.
There's one near the library. It has three bedrooms.
It's just a few miles from here. Are you going to your room?
Do I have to take the highway? Yes, I am.
No, you don't need to take the Can you take this book to my room?
highway. Of course I can.
Have you seen Ali's new apartment? Take your ID with you.
No, I haven't been there yet. Take your driver's license with you.
You should see it. I don't have enough money to rent a
It has two bedrooms. house.
and a big kitchen We should stay in this apartment.
How much is the rent? Until I find a better job.
I didn't ask him about the rent. ___________________
Can you give me some money? bring
Yes. Where's my wallet? bread
I'll bring it for you. bring
Where did you put it? garage
It should be in my room. rent
I put it in my room an hour ago. mind
Maybe it's in my jacket. kind
Where's your jacket? mind
I think I took it to the garage. I don't mind.
Where should I put your tea? __________
Put it right here, please. When did you talk to Mina?
Do you mind? I talked to her just this morning.
If I turn the radio off. What did she tell you?
Do you mind if I turn the radio off? She told me that she'll think about it.
No, you can turn it off. I was just thinking.
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you'll see a little traffic. I recommend If it's bothering you.

that you buy a house here. There's a No, you can turn it off if it's bothering
big mall you.
close to us. There are a lot of grocery Don't bother me.
stores and supermarkets around here. Put my coffee here.
A: How's the schools around here? Mina, do you like this car?
B: There are a few schools in this I like it.
neighborhood. all of them are good. But I don't like the color.
My children go I don't either.
to Taft School. It's just ten minutes I don't like the color either.
from here. It's a nice school. There are I want to go, too.
many good I don't want to go.
teachers working there. I don't want to go either.
A: A good school is very important to I don't have enough money.
us. Do you have the address of the I don't either.
school your Did you know?
children go to? That Shiva moved to Tehran?
B: You don't have a map, do you? No, I didn't know that.
A: No, I don't. I didn't either.
B: I don't either. Let me tell you how to Sahar told me that yesterday.
get there. Do you know where Sunset I like Shiraz.
Avenue I'm used to here.
is? I know a lot of nice people here.
A: Yes, I do. We have nice neighbors.
B: Go on Sunset Avenue and turn left, neighbor
then go straight ahead for a few miles. one of our friends
The one of our neighbors
school is on your left. You can't miss it. One of our neighbors is from Iran.
A: Thanks for everything. There are nice houses in our
B: You're welcome. If you have any neighborhood.
other questions, I'll be happy to answer neighborhood
them for There are nice houses in our
you. neighborhood.
A: Thank you, maybe later. Have a _______________________________
good day. ____
B: You too. Goodbye. A: Hi, my name is Jack Smith. We're
A: Goodbye. planning to buy a house in this
___________ neighborhood.
Where did you put my book? B: Oh, really?
It's in my room. A: Yes, we'll be your new neighbors.
Don't put my book in your room. What do you think about this
We're going to Mashhad. neighborhood?
Are you going by car? B: Well, we have lived here for more
No, we're flying there. than fifteen years. The people are very
I just bought the tickets. nice here.
ticket There isn't a lot of traffic here. Only
Let's go to the movies. early in the mornings when people go
But I don't have any money with me. to work,
Don't worry.
I have two tickets.
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I've been in different countries. I didn't like the movie.

like Germany I didn't either.
like Holland I want to buy a car.
I like the weather like this. what kind of the car?
But I don't like rainy days. something like yours
I don't either. What does like mean here?
We have nice neighbors. What's the meaning of the word like
We live in a nice neighborhood. here?
This is day eighty-eight. It means ... .
This is lesson eighty-eight. something like yours
There are two more lessons. like
Do lesson eighty-nine tomorrow. like this
And do lesson ninety the day after like that
tomorrow. You can't find the house like this.
I don't understand people like him.
What does Ali do?
He's an engineer
like me
Part 89 You sometimes speak like a child.
I have a lot of work to do.
I don't like this movie. like what?
I don't either. like going to the post office
You shouldn't talk to your sister like like buying food
that. My son's ten years old.
countries like Germany like your son
People don't buy books like this. Your son told me.
Do you mind? That you're going on vacation.
If I invite Mina for dinner. Yes, we're going to Germany.
Do you mind if I invite Mina for dinner? Weren't you in Germany last year?
No, I don't mind. No, we were in Sweden last year.
Don't take the highway. We have been in different countries.
I have two tickets for the movies. We've been in different countries.
Do you want to go? countries
No, I can't. country
I'm very busy. Iran's a beautiful country.
Why don't you give them to Mina? Iran is a beautiful country.
I just spoke with her. countries like Iran
I just spoke to her. Where did you put the tickets?
She's going to visit her friend. I put them in the drawer.
Her friend Sarah bought a new house ____________________
last week. either
in a nice neighborhood other
One of her neighbors is from Iran. either
They travel a lot. put
They have relatives in other countries. ticket
Where did you put my jacket? neighbor
It's in the living room. neighborhood
It's in our bedroom. country
What a beautiful day! countries
________
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She's a very nice girl. Why don't you take the children to the
Her parents are nice people, too. park?
They used to live in our neighborhood. That's a good idea.
I don't mind. Tell them to get ready.
If you want to spend the night there. Ali, can you bring my book from the
Ali did you put my luggage in the car? kitchen?
not yet Yes, but let me finish my letter first.
Where's your luggage? I'll bring it myself.
They're in my room. When did you get here?
When will you come back? We just got here.
I'm staying there for a week. What a beautiful apartment.
What day is today? I'm going to rent it.
Today is Monday, April first. Is there a gas station around here?
Then you'll be here next Monday. I'm sorry.
Please remember to take pictures I'm not from here.
there. I'm sorry that I can't help you.
I'll try. But maybe my son knows that.
But I won't have much time there. Let me ask him.
I'll be in meetings most of the time. Did you open an account?
How long does the flight to Chicago Yes, I did.
take? what kind of an account?
It usually takes three hours. I opened a checking account.
But it'll take longer for me. Why didn't you open a savings
Because I have to go to Texas first. account?
I'll change my flight there. We don't have enough money.
Do you know what your gate number We don't have enough money to put it
is? in a savings account.
No, we have to go to the airport first. You don't need to have much money.
When we get there. You can open it with just fifty dollars.
They'll tell us. Take your ID with you.
They'll tell us which gate I have to go And remember to sign your card.
to. which card?
Are you going to stay at a hotel? They'll give you a check card.
Yes, the company is taking care of Take your driver's license, too.
everything. When does the bank close?
Will they give you a car, too? They close in half an hour.
Yes, I can rent a car, too. Then let me go there now.
The company pays for it. Don't drive too fast.
I called you and left a message. on the highway
I called about half an hour ago. There's a lot of traffic on the highway.
I wanted to ask you. specially on highway five
If you can buy some stamps. You can't buy a car.
on the way home why not?
I wanted to ask you If you can buy Because you're spending too much
some stamps on the way home. money.
I already bought some stamps Can I spend the night at my friend's
yesterday. house?
Don't you remember? which friend?
I thought you didn't go to the post my friend Sahar
office. I know Sahar.
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How did you learn English? I changed my ticket three times.

Do you know Nosrat institute? It's very hard to change it again.
Yes, I know them. There's only one way to change it
Look! You recommended a very good again.
doctor to me. Now I'm going to You have to pay at least a hundred
recommend you dollars.
a very good system of learning how to How did Mina know?
speak English and only a ninety days. I That we're going to get a loan for her
have I don't know. I didn't tell her.
tried many systems, but Nosrat's I didn't tell her either.
matter is the best. That's how I learned Neither did I.
to speak We should ask Ali.
English. Maybe he knows something about it.
Ali, did you tell Mina?
That we're planning to get a loan for
her.
Yes, I told her. Why?
Because Mina knew that.
We preferred not to tell her.
Part 90 Before we got the loan.
We preferred not to tell her before we
Don't wake up the neighbors! got the loan.
I want to travel to another country. I have a cold.
Can you buy the ticket for me? I have to see a doctor.
You can put the tickets on my credit Do you know a good doctor?
card. Yes, I recommend doctor Vacker.
Can you give me a cup of coffee with Excuse me, I want to see the doctor.
milk? Do you have an appointment?
We don't have any milk. Yes, I called yesterday.
Then can you get me a cup of tea? What's your name?
Can you get me a cup of tea then? My name is Roya Rezai.
We don't have tea either. Do you have your insurance card with
I'll ask the neighbors for some milk. you?
There's a grocery store just around the Yes, here you are.
corner. Have a seat, please.
Where's the car? The doctor will be with you in a few
It's in the garage. minutes.
I think one of the neighbors has How are you feeling?
borrowed the car. I feel much better than before.
Most of our neighbors aren't home. Did you like the doctor?
Most of our neighbors travel a lot. Yes, he's a very good man.
They spend a lot of time and money on And what a good doctor!
traveling. Could you understand what the doctor
I don't like to travel a lot. said?
I don't like traveling a lot. Of course I could!
I have to fix my car before we all go on How do you speak with the doctor
the trip. when you see him?
I don't have a lot of money right now. I always take my daughter with me.
I have a lot of bills to pay. I don't understand English.
I don't know what to do.
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A: You should go back to lesson one, I'd rather spend my money on a new
and do the lessons again. But this house.
time, you I'd like to get a car, too.
should do it right. Insurance is expensive for new cars
B: What should I do then if I have a lot I hope you have a lot of money.
of time? I've been working a lot.
A: You should still do one lesson per And I think I should buy the car for
day only. myself.
B: But I only told you that the lessons I think I should buy myself a car.
were easy. I thought it didn't need to It's going to be at least five hundred
repeat dollars per month.
them, and instead of doing what they I have more money than that.
told me to do. I did three lessons in a Yes, but you have to pay for other
day, and I things, too.
finished ninety lessons in thirty days. I like what?
thought that was a great idea because You have to pay for your apartment.
I thought And you have to pay for other things
I could learn speak much faster and like food.
sooner. I don't eat a lot.
A: Look! remember this! Learning how I don't spend most of my money on
do speak is different from learning how food.
do write Food's important.
or read English. You should eat enough food everyday.
B: Do you think that I could speak as If you don't, then you'll feel tired.
well as you do after about three A: Shadi, this is day ninety, and I'm
month? happy I can speak English very well
A: I don’t just think so. I know so. I'll now.
see you in ninety days, and I hope B: I'm very happy for you. I've been
you'll do better doing the lessons for thirty days and
than. I'm on lesson
B: OK. I'll do just like it you told me to. ninety, too. But I can't speak very well.
A: That's great! See you in ninety You speak much better than I do.
days. A: You're on lesson ninety after only
thirty days? That's not right. That's why
you can't
speak English very well. Didn't you
know that you should only do one
lesson a day
and not more than one lesson in one
day?
B: I didn't know that. The lessons were
easy and I had a lot of time, and I did
three
lessons in one day.
A: But you must do only one lesson a
day. You shouldn't just listen to the
lessons. You
should listen and repeat.
B: Oh, what should I do now?
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and you? Yes, I'm from Iran.

No, thanks. I'm fine. I want a tea.

better Can you?

We don't live here. I think I can.

mall We're going to a mall.

How are you? We're going to the store.

Thank you. Goodbye. It's here.

The mall's there. _______________________________

No, thanks. I'm fine. No, thanks. I'm fine.

Yes, you can. I want to go to the mall.

B: When do you want to go to the Part 7

one You speak English better than me.

Yes, I live there. Part 8

A: Where's your house? Is your house No, it's not here.

with you No, thanks.

I don't know. I want to have some food.

But your Persian is much better. We're not going now.

Is that yours? Yes, that's my car.

No, I'm sorry. Is that my lunch?

B: When? Today? Yes, today.

Excuse me, Miss. Where's Sunset I'd like.

We only have one car. Where are you going?

Part 13 C: It's only six dollars.

Where's your tea? B: Then today we can go to the

Yes, I am. Can you understand me?

Do you have to buy a house? Here you are.

No, I don't. But I'd like some water.

I want some more water. I have to go now.

I have some money in my wallet. How much do you owe me?

He's eating lunch. That's my son.

Do you want to speak with your fifteen dollars

_________ A: Maybe, I'm not sure. I don't have

A: Does your son know you're here? Do you live in Iran?

for you forty

why not? enough money

Yes, a little. A: I only have thirty dollars in my

We only have thirty-five dollars. good

at four o'clock or at two o'clock? I have twenty-three dollars in my

sure. Do you know what time do you if

Where's your wife? How much do you have?

Is she there? children

B: Nice to meet you, too. Where are No, they don't.

Yes, I think that's enough. No, he doesn't.

How do you know that? I'm buying a house.

three sons and two daughters really?

I'm fine, thanks. hello

Are they very expensive? I want to give her four thousand

my family a lot of books

which one? with us

I need fifteen gallons. It's not very big.

Turn right. ahead

Go two miles. I'm going to Manchester tomorrow.

I can't turn left there. right

I'm at work now. sure

Do you know where can I find him? _______________________

B: Good morning. What are you going a few dollars

No, that way goes to Mashhad. The mall is closed now.

B: Then you have to get up early in the from your wallet