Unit 1 AT HOME
Scene 1 In the Kitchen preparing a meal
Scene 2 In the Dining Room setting the table
Scene 3 In the Garage straightening up
Scene 4 By the Pool giving commands
Scene 5 In the Living Room arranging furniture
Scene 6 In the Laundry Room washing clothes
Scene 7 In the Bedroom describing clothes
Scene 8 In the Bathroom identifying items
Scene 9 At the Door welcoming guests
Scene 10 In the Family Room introducing friends and family
Unit 2 TRANSPORTATION
Scene 1 By Bus finding out about bus routes
Scene 2 By Car seeing someone off; giving directions
Scene 3 On Foot asking for / giving directions
Scene 4 By Taxi talking about destinations / distances
Scene 5 At the Gas Station asking for gasoline
Scene 6 By Subway finding out about stations and routes
Scene 7 By Ferry finding out about schedules
Scene 8 Rules of the Road learning driving instructions
Scene 9 Road Signs identifying signs
Scene 10 Routes & Schedules getting travel information by phone
Unit 3 THE SUPERMARKET
Scene 1 Supermarket Aisles classifying items
Scene 2 Fish asking about food availability and preparations
Scene 3 Beverages locating items
Scene 4 Dairy weights and measures
Scene 5 Fruits & Vegetables comparing items
Scene 6 Frozen Food checking prices
Scene 7 By Phone verifying hours / asking about picnic items
Scene 8 Counting Change paying at the checkout counter
Scene 9 Paying by Check writing a check
Scene 10 Health & Beauty Aids checking a bill
Unit 4 THE DEPARTMENT STORE
Scene 1 Men's Clothing suggesting a gift
Scene 2 Women's clothing asking about price / size
Scene 3 Appliances talking about kitchen items
Scene 4 Electronics describing product features
Scene 5 Hardware talking about tools and machines
Scene 6 Shoes talking about size and style
Scene 7 Product Safety talking about items for children
Scene 8 Product Warranties discussing product warranties
Scene 9 Catalogue Orders ordering from a catalogue
Scene 10 Opening and Account using a credit card
Unit 5 SERVICES
Scene 1 A New Band Account opening an account
Scene 2 Checks cashing a check / making a deposit
Scene 3 Getting Cash getting cash
Scene 4 At the Post Office requesting postal services
Scene 5 At the Library finding / checking out books
Scene 6 At the Service Station asking about auto services
Scene 7 Ordering Phone Service requesting new service
Scene 8 Calling "Information" requesting a phone number
Scene 9 Calling 911 reporting an accident
Scene 10 At the Hair Salon getting a haircut / style
Unit 6 BUSINESS
Scene 1 Help Wanted calling about an employment ad
Scene 2 A Job Interview talking about abilities
Scene 3 A Resume talking about background
Scene 4 The Stock Market discussing buying and selling
Scene 5 The Reception Desk giving and taking messages
Scene 6 Messages relaying / responding to messages
Scene 7 Computers getting technical support
Scene 8 Office Supplies confirming and order
Scene 9 Real Estate discussing buying a house
Scene 10 A Business Meeting presenting information
Unit 7 HEALTH & FITNESS
Scene 1 At the Gym talking about exercise
Scene 2 Health Insurance getting information
Scene 3 Diets discussing eating habits
Scene 4 Making a Doctor's Appointment calling a doctor
Scene 5 A Visit to the Doctor talking about health
Scene 6 Talking about Sports commenting on a game
Scene 7 Playing Tennis playing a game
Scene 8 Patient Information giving information
Scene 9 Before Surgery discussing procedure
Scene 10 The Great Outdoors enjoying nature
Unit 8 ENTERTAINMENT
Scene 1 At the Movies meeting for a date
Scene 2 At an Art Gallery discussing artwork
Scene 3 At a Restaurant getting a table
Scene 4 On the Menu discussing food choices
Scene 5 Dinner for Two ordering a meal
Scene 6 At a Night Club discussing music
Scene 7 Before the Theater getting tickets
Scene 8 After the Play reacting the play
Scene 9 At a Video Store renting a movie
Scene 10 A Day Off talking about plans
Unit 9 TRAVEL
Scene 1 At a Travel Agency requesting information
Scene 2 Travel Plans booking a vaction
Scene 3 A Train Trip discussing schedules / rates
Scene 4 Going by Plane reserving tickets
Scene 5 Packing to Go packing for a trip
Scene 6 Hotel Reservations getting a room
Scene 7 Checking In checking in / checking out
Scene 8 Hotel Services calling the front desk
Scene 9 Renting a Car calling in a reservation
Scene 10 At the Beach relaxing / having fun
ANSWER KEY
CULTURAL VOCABULARY