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AND GEORGE LEFFERTS
EPISODE 14 "Playing Games"	1
Grammar and Expressions
•	there is/there are in conversation
•	past perfect verb tense
•	idioms: squeeze into (a schedule)
get to know happen to figure (it) out
U.S. Life
•	The city vs. the suburbs
•	The growth of the suburbs
•	The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts ot America
•	Marriage proposals
EPISODE 15 "Second Honeymoon" 13
Grammar and Expressions
•	verbs + gerunds or infinitives
•	am, is, are + being
•	idioms: a good sport face the truth
give up took the liberty of
Compliments of...
U.S. Life
•	Making hotel reservations
•	Inns, hotels, and hotel chains
•	Folk art: patchwork quilts
EPISODE 16 "Full of Surprises"	25
Grammar and Expressions
•	idioms: You never know. sleep over
read (someone's) mind Fill er up.
It's on the house. Make yourself at home,
passed away have the honor
•	questions beginning with How come
•	expressing appreciation
U.S. Life
•	Class reunions
•	Rural tree delivery (RFD)
•	American farms
EPISODE 17 "Photo Finish"	37
Grammar and Expressions
•	causative sentences with get and have
•	idiom: Does ... ring a bell?
•	passive voice
•	making an appointment
•	future possibilities with if
•	reported speech
U.S. Life
•	Performing arts centers
•	Broadway shows: musical comedies
EPISODE 18 "Making a Difference 49
Grammar and Expressions
•	making a suggestion with I47?y not
(4- simple verb form)
•	using amount or number
•	idioms: hot off the press in need of
in favor of up to it Leave it to me.
Cool down.
U.S. Life
•	Elections
•	Public education
•	School boards
EPISODE 19 "I Do"	61
Grammar and Expressions
•	had better
•	(be) supposed to
•	(be) about to
U.S. Life
•	Weddings
•	Name change after marriage
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EPISODE 20 "Quality Time"	73
Grammar and Expressions
•	though at the encl of a sentence
•	hardly ever
•	idioms: quality time
like ships that pass in the night
I don t get it. fits right in with
•	making a suggestion with How would it be if
•	may have + past participle
•	have + noun or noun phrase + infinitive
U.S. Life
•	Working couples
•	Reading programs
•	Literacy programs
•	lhe poetry of Robert Frost
EPISODE 21 "A Big Fish in a Little Pond" 85
Grammar and Expressions
•	must have + past participle
•	indirect yes/по questions
•	idioms: better off How 's that?
a big fish in a little pond
U.S. Life
•	Career and job changes
•	Blue jeans
•	The Small Business Administration
EPISODE 22 "Career Choices'	97
Grammar and Expressions
•	idioms: wrestling with the question
in the meantime to the best of my ability
•	gerunds and infinitives
U.S. Life
•	The history of women in the workplace
•	Working mothers
EPISODE 23 The Community Center 109
Grammar and Expressions
•	idioms: getting down to get a handle on
roll (their) sleeves up fix (it) up
•	indirect information questions
U.S. Life
•	Freedom of the press
•	Newspapers in the U.S.A.
•	Community centers
EPISODE 24 "Parting Friends"	121
Grammar and Expressions
•	idioms: (to be) broke (to be) short of cash
•	expressing regrets with should have + past participle
•	imagining with if
U.S. Life
•	Summer jobs
•	I he history of rock n roll
EPISODE 25 "Country Music"	133
Grammar and Expressions
•	expressing present w ishes
•	present tense with future meaning
•	expressing hopes about the future
•	expressing past "unreal" wishes and conditions
•	expressing past possibilities and impossibilities
U.S. Life
Camping
EPISODE 26 "Opening Night"	145
Grammar and Expressions
•	idioms: sets the tone a dream come true
common practice scared to death
Keep your i'ngers crossed. run out of
•	understanding the meaning of sounds
•	responding formally to an introduction
U.S. Life
•	Ansel Adams
•	Pulitzer Prizes
P I S О D Е
In this episode, you will study ...
VOCABULARY
convenient
suburbs
marketing
shuffle (cards)
clockwise
tied (score)
troop (of scouts)
assume
hint
proposal
GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS
XCT II
there is/there are in conversation
past perfect verb tense
idioms: squeeze into (a schedule)
get to know
happen to
figure (it) out
U.S. LIFE
• What has helped the growth of the suburbs in the
United States?
• What is the purpose of scouting organizations?
YOUR TURN
•	Do you prefer living in the city or the suburbs?
•	Have you ever been a Girl Scout or a Boy Scout?
<СТ III
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EPISODE 14
Here is the complete script with study material for Episode 14. Use these materials betore or after you watch.
ACT I
In Susan Stewart's apartment in Soho, a
neighborhood in Manhattan. Susan and
Harry Bennett are preparing lunch for Harry's
daughter Michelle and her friends.
Harry:	You like living in New York, don't you?
Susan:	Oh, I love it. It's so convenient.1 I can take
the bus to work ... or the subway ... or a
taxi. And there's so much to do.
Lots of movie houses,2 and the theater.
Harry:	I know what you mean. I’d like to live in
the city, but living in New Jersey and the
suburbs3 is better for Michelle. Trees,
grass.
Susan:	There's a lot of good things4 about
suburban living. I grew up in Riverdale,
remember? So I know. But, as a
working woman,5 I think New York has all
the conveniences—including the best
tomatoes. [She gives a slice of tomato to
Harry to taste.]
Harry: . The truth is, I'd like to live in the city.
Michelle's the right age. I here are lots of
things for her here.
Susan:	You're right, Harry. Today is the perfect X
example. Michelle and her friends are at
the aquarium6 in Brooklyn. They come 
back here for lunch, then go uptown to E
the Museum of Natural History.7 There's 1
so much for young people to see and do. I
It's just incredible!	g
Harry:	Not just for young people. What about J|
me? I've never been to the aquarium or
the Museum of Natural History. Have |
Susan:
you J
Oh yes, Harry. My mother and father
often took us somewhere in the city on
the weekends. Dad was a busy doctor,
but he usually managed to8
squeeze a Sunday in9 with Richard, Robbie,
and me. I used to love to go to the
Metropolitan Museum of Art.10
I've been there several times. Twice with
Michelle.
Harry:
1	convenient: easy to travel to many places; near
everything
2	movie houses: movie theaters; cinemas
3	suburbs: an area near a big city
4	There's a lot of good things ...
I he correct form is There are a lot of good things
because the real subject (things) is plural. In
conversation, this error of saying there is instead of
there are is common because the real subject of
the sentence comes after is or are. In most other
sentem es, the real subject comes before is or are.
5	working woman: a woman who works
8	aquarium: a building where you can see different
kinds of fish
7	Museum of Natural History: a popular museum in
New York City
The American Museum of Natural History is famous
for its skeletons of dinosaurs and for its shows about
people from different cultures around the world.
8	managed to: was able to (do something difficult)
squeeze a Sunday in: 1 ind time on a Sunday
You can also squeeze someone into your busy
schedule.
1” Metropolitan Museum of Art: a popular art museum
in New York City
The Metropolitan Museum of Art contains some of the
most famous paintings in the world.
Plcu^utc^ QanteA
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Susan:	You ought to think about spending more
time with Michelle at all the great places
in the city.
Harry:	Well, perhaps, you II help me select some
of the great places. And perhaps, you'll
join us?
Susan:	Perhaps I will.
Later. Susan and Harry have just set the table for
lunch.
Susan:	Well, there we are. All set for lunch,
Harry.
Harry:	It looks inviting.1* I wish Michelle and her
friends would get here. I'm starving, aren't
you?
Susan:	I can't wait to take a bite of the
pumpernickel.12 It smells so delicious.
/ТЛе downstairs buzzer sounds. Susan goes to the
intercom.]
Susan:	Coming! Coming! [She speaks into the
intercom.] Who is it?
Michelle: Michelle. It's us, Susan.
Susan:	Come in, Michelle, and bring your friends
along. We're on the fifth floor. Oh, you've
been here before. [She opens the door.]
Harry:	Susan, I really appreciate your doing this
for Michelle and her friends.
Susan:	Oh, please, Harry. It's nothing. I'm not
just doing it for Michelle. I'm doing it for
you.
Harry:	Thank you.
Susan:	I'm doing it for us, Harry.
Harry:	Well, it's ... it's important for Michelle to
see us together more often. That’s true.
Susan:	It's important for Michelle and me to
get to know each other13 better. That's
important for us.
Harry:	That makes me feel good.
Susan:	What, Harry? What makes you feel good?
Harry:	Well, that you care about Michelle, that
you care about me, and that you care
about us.
Susan:	Well, Harry, that s because I do. I do care.
Harry:	They'll be here any minute. Susan, I'd Jike
to continue this conversation later.
Susan:	Of course, Harry.	We'll finish the
conversation when they go to the museum.
Harry:	I'd like that.
Susan:	So would I.
END OF ACT I
11 inviting: attractive
12 pumpernickel: a dark bread
1' get to know (each other): to learn more about
(each other) little by little
U.S. LIFE
Automobiles have helped the growth of the suburbs in
the United States. During this century, a large part of
the U.S. population has moved to areas outside the big
cities. However, the invention of the elevator
has helped to keep many people working in tall city
buildings. Therefore, many Americans work in the city
but live in the suburbs. These people are called
commuters. They sometimes travel for one or two hours
in order to get to work in the morning and to get home
at night.
DS= YOUR TURN
•	Do you prefer living in the city or the suburbs? Why?
•	Is there much commuter traffic in or around cities near
your home?
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EPISODE 14
ACT I
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act I.
THE SUBURBS AND THE CITY
Circle the letter of the correct answer to each of the following questions. If necessary, you may reread the script for
Act I to find the answers.
1.	Which reasons does Susan give for preferring to live in the city?
a.	It's convenient, and you can find better jobs.
b.	It's convenient and there are many things to do
c.	There are many things to do, and you can find better jobs.
2.	What does Harry say about his daughter?
a.	Michelle should continue living in the suburbs because there are more trees.
b.	It was never a good idea for Michelle to live in the suburbs be< ause she
couldn't visit museums.
c.	It was good for Michelle to live in the suburbs, but now she might enjov living
in the city.
3.	What does Susan say about her life as a child?
a.	She lived in Riverdale, but she often visited places in the city.
b.	She lived in the citv, but she often visited places in the suburbs.
c.	She lived in Riverdale, and she almost never visited the city.
4.	For whom does Harry say there is a lot to see and do in the city?
a.	children only
b.	adults only
c.	children and adults
5.	Which is true about Harry’s experiences in the city?
a.	He has gone to the aquarium, to the Museum of Natural History, and to the
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
b.	He has gone to the aquarium and to the Museum of Natural History but not
to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
c.	He hasn t gone to the aquarium or to the Museum of Natural History, but he
has gone to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
6.	What do Susan and Harry sav they might do together with Michelle?
a.	visit some great places in the city
b.	visit some great places in the suburbs
c.	visit some great places in the city and the suburbs
WORD WATCH
Check your understanding of the underlined words in each of the following sentences. Choose the more logical
phrase to complete each sentence. Write the better answer on the blank line.
1.	I managed to find time to go to the museum_______________________________________________________________________
a.	because I had a lot of work to do
b.	because I didn't have a lot of work to do
2.	I can squeeze you into my schedule-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
a.	because I have a little free time in the afternoon
b.	because I have no free time in the afternoon
3.	We got to know each other very well______________________________________________________________________________
a.	because we spent a lot of time together
b.	because we didn't spend any time together
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ACT II
At the door of Susan's apartment. Susan and Harry
are waiting for Michelle and her friends to come
inside.
Michelle: Oh, Daddy! We had such a good time at
the aquarium. I saw a real shark.1 I could
almost touch it.
Harry:	Гт so glad, [to Mrs. Cooper and the girls]
Hi. Michelle, why don't you introduce
everybody to Susan?
Michelle: Hi, Susan.
Susan:	Hi.
Michelle: I'd like you to meet Audrey and her
mother, Mrs. Cooper.
Susan:	Hello, Audrey. Nice to meet you, Mrs.
Cooper. [She shakes their hands.] Гт
Susan Stewart.
Michelle: And this is Shirley and Nicole.
Susan:	Hi, girls. [She shakes their hands.]
Harry:	Come on in.2 Come on in, Mrs. Cooper.
Come on in, everybody.
Mother: The aquarium was so exciting.
I had never been there before.3 The girls
learned a great deal. Frankly, so did I.
Susan:	Well, please sit down and tell us all about
it during lunch.
[They all sit down at the table.]
Harry:	We prepared some tuna fish and cheese
sandwiches for lunch.
Michelle: I love tuna fish. Don't you, Audrey?
Susan:	I remember when I used to be a Girl Scout.
My mother would take us everywhere,
too.
Mother: Susan, I understand you re in the toy
business.
Susan:	Yes, I am. My company manufactures4
toys and games for children.
Harry:	Susan's vice-president in charge of new
toys and games.
Susan:	And the marketing5 of new toys and
games.
Michelle: Can we test a new game for you, Susan?
Susan:	That's an excellent idea, Michelle.
I happen to6 have a game which I brought
home to study.
1 shark:
2	Come on in. = Come in
i his is a friendlier form.
3	I had never been there before. = I was never there
before we went there today.
Had been is the past perfect tense. Use this tense
(had + past participle) to refer to something that
happened before another past time.
4	manufactures: makes
5	marketing: selling and advertising
6	I happen to ... = You might be surprised to hear
that I...
EPISODE 14
Susan:
ght be
Michelle:
Susan:
Michelle: Let us try it! Don t you want to play?
Nicole? Shirley? Audrey?
[She takes out a game.] We tested it last
week on twelve- to fifteen-year-olds/ and
they found it to be8 too easy—in other
words ... boring. We think it might be
just right for ten- to twelve-year-olds.
That's us, Susan.
1 irst, you shuffle the deck9 and lay10 them
face down.11 Then you select the leader.
I'll be the leader. The leader takes the first
ten cards and lays them face up12 on this
stand. [She places the letters h-t-e-r-c-z-e-
p-e-s on the stand.] Everyone gets a turn,
going counterclockwise,13 left to right.
You have thirty seconds to make a word,
using as many letters as possible. You get
one point for each letter, plus the person
with the longest word gets ten extra
points. The first one to get one hundred
points wins.

7	We tested it last week on twelve- to fifteen-year-olds.
We tested it on them means "We tried it with them."
In other words, they tried to play the game.
8	They found it to be ... = For them it was...
9	shuffle the deck: to mix the cards
18 lay: to put; place
11 face down: with the front side down
12 face up: w ith the front side up
13 counterclockwise: in the opposite direction of the
movement of a clock's hands.
( lockwise means in the same direction as the
movement of a clock's hands.
counterclockwise
clockwise
Playuuf QameA
Michelle: That's easy.
Susan:	OK, let s go around the table. You first,
Audrey.
Audrey: [She gets up and points to the letters on
the stand.] Chest—c-h-e-s-t.
14	You're all tied. - You all have the same score, or
number of points
15	additional: extra
Susan:
Nicole:
Good. That s five points. Next, Nicole.
[She also gets up and points to the letters.]
Three—t-h-r-e-e.
Susan:	OK. That's five points also. It's your turn,
Shirley.
Shirley: [She also gets up to make a word.] Creep—
c-r-e-e-p.
Susan:	Creep. That's another five-letter word.
Five points. So far, you're all tied.14
Harry:	[He calls out his word.] Sheet—s-h-e-e-t-
sheet.
Susan:	Sheet is a five-letter word. Michelle, your
turn.
Michelle: [She calls out her word.] Cheese—
c-h-e-e-s-e.
Susan:	Terrific! Michelle wins with a six-letter
word, plus she gets an additional15 ten
points for a total of sixteen points. How
are you enjoying the game so far?
Michelle: I think it's too easy.
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EPISODE 14
Susan:	loo easy?
Harry:	Michelle!
Susan:	It's OK, Harry.	Michelle is quite right. She
just said it's too easy.
Harry:	Well, / like the	game.
[Everyone laughs.]
Mother: I enjoyed lunch, Susan. Thank you so
much, but we have to get going16 to
meet the rest of the troop17 at
two о clock at the museum.
Susan:	Oh it was nice meeting all of you. I hope
you have a wonderful time at the Museum
of Natural History. [She walks them to the
door.]
Harry:	Good-bye, everybody. Have a good time.
Girls:	Bye.
Harry:	[to Mrs. Cooper] See you in front of the
museum at five о clock.
Mother: Oh, OK. Thanks, Mr. Bennett. That'll be
fine. And thanks again for the lunch and
for the game.
Michelle: Good-bye, Susan. It's not a bad game. It's
just... slow.
Susan:	Just slow. You helped save our company
a lot of money. Bye-bye.
[MicheNe and her friends leave with Mrs. Cooper.]
Harry:	You are wonderful with kids.
Susan:	I am.
Harry:	Isn't there a conversation that we have to
finish?
[Susan smiles.]
END OF ACT II
16	get going: to start to leave
Ihis is an informal phrase.
17	troop: a group of Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts with an
adult leader
U.S. LIFE
Michelle and her friends are Girl Scouts. Ihis
organization began in the United States
in 1912. The Boy Scouts of America began in 1910. The
purpose of scouting organizations is to help girls and
boys become good citizens and to become physically
and mentally healthy.
ЕГ YOUR TURN
•	Have you ever been a Girl Scout or a Boy Scout?
•	Are there scouting groups in your native country?
лет и	ДеЖимЖйеА.
' some activities to help you check your understanding of Act II.
TAKE MY WORD!
ake words by using the twelve letters below. Use each clue and the number of letters in parentheses. Write
wer on the blank line.
1.	an animal (3 letters)_______________________________________
2.	is able to (3 letters)______________________________________
3.	2000 pounds (3 letters)_____________________________________
4.	Movie stars do this. (3 letters)____________________________
5.	your uncle's wife (4 letters)_______________________________
6.	something to wear in the winter (4 letters)_________________
7.	something to do with scissors (3 letters)___________________
8.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... (5 letters)_______________________________
9.	Harry Bennett's occupation
(10 letters)________________________________________________
PAST PERFECT
)ast perfect verb tense (had + past participle) to refer to something that happened before another past time,
ist always be a later past-time reference when you use the past perfect. In other words, you use the past
hen there are two past-time references: the verb time and a later past time.
pie, when Mrs. Cooper was talking to Susan and Harry about the aquarium, she said, "I had never been
are." Here, before means 'before visting the aquarium with the girls today.
\ ERB TIME	LATER PAST TIME	\( >V\
(before today's visit) (today's visit to the aquarium)
"... had never been there ..." I (Mrs. Cooper's lunchtime conversation
I	with Susan and Harry)
each of the following sentences about the story in Act II. Use the past perfect form of each verb in
es. Write each correct answer on the blank line. Use had or hadn t + a past participle.
Michelle and her friends arrived for lunch, they to the aquarium, but they
to the Museum of Natural History.
(go)
time it was Michelle's turn to play Susan's game, the other girls three words.
(find)
fore she left to go the museum, Michelle told Susan that the game fast enough.
(be)
and Susan a conversation before the girls arrived, but they it.
(finish)
(start)
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Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act II.
TAKE MY WORD!
Try to make words by using the twelve letters below. Use each clue and the number of letters in parentheses. Write
each answer on the blank line.
1.	an animal (3 letters)_______________________________________
2.	is able to (3 letters)______________________________________
3.	2000 pounds (3 letters)_____________________________________
4.	Movie stars do this. (3 letters)____________________________
5.	your uncle's wife (4 letters)_______________________________
6.	something to wear in the winter (4 letters)_________________
7.	something to do with scissors (3 letters)___________________
8.	1,2, 3, 4, 5 ... (5 letters)________________________________
9.	Harry Bennett s occupation
(10 letters)________________________________________________
PAST PERFECT
Use the past perfect verb tense (had + past participle) to refer to something that happened before another past time.
There must always be a later past-time reference when you use the past perfect. In other words, you use the past
perfect when there are two past-time references: the verb time and a later past time.
For example, when Mrs. Cooper was talking to Susan and Harry about the aquarium, she said, I had never been
there before." Here, before means "before visting the aquarium with the girls today."
VERB TIME	LATER PAST TIME	NOW
(before today’s visit) (today’s visit to the aquarium)
”... had never been there ... ” I (Mrs. Cooper's lunchtime conversation
I	with Susan and Harry)
Complete each of the following sentences about the story in Act II. Use the past perfect form of each verb in
parentheses. Write each correct answer on the blank line. Use had or hadn t + a past participle.
1.	When Michelle and her friends arrived for lunch, they to the aquarium, but they
to the Museum of Natural History.	8°>
(go)
2.	By the time it was Michelle's turn to play Susan's game, the other girls three words.
(find)
3.	Just before she left to go the museum, Michelle told Susan that the game fast enough.
(be)
4.	Harry and Susan a conversation before the girls arrived, but they it.
(start)
(finish)
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EPISODE 14
ACT III
A little later in the afternoon. Susan and Harry are
clearing the table. They are alone again.-
Harry:	There's a conversation we have to finish.
Susan:	What was it about?
Harry:	It was about caring.
Susan:	Oh?
Harry:	Yes, caring. I said that it makes me feel
good that you care about Michelle.
Susan:	Well, I do care about Michelle.
Harry:	And it makes me feel good that you
care about me.
Susan:	You know I do. You're a . .. wonderful
rriend.
Harry:	And it makes me feel good that you
care about us.
Susan:	Well ... well, I do, Harry. It's only
natural that if I care about Michelle and I
care about you, then I care about us.
Harry:	It's OK, Susan. We had this part of the
conversation before Michelle and her
friends arrived. Now comes the good
part.1
Susan:	Like what?
Harry:	Well, assume2 that if you care about
Michelle and you care about me and you
care about us, that we can talk about us.
I mean—you and me. Isn't that right?
Susan:	What are you trying to say, Harry?
Harry:	What I'm trying to say ... since this is
so easy.... [He goes to the game
stand and puts up some letters.]
Here are ten letters that express my
feelings for you.
Susan:	Don't be silly, Harry.
Harry:	You want a hint?3 It's two words.
Susan:	You're making the game harder.
Harry:	Can't you figure it out?4 Seven
letters ... two words ... that express the
feelings that I feel for you in my heart.
Susan:	Harry, I get it! [She rearranges the letters
to spell "marry me.' ]
Harry:	Well? Does that mean you'll marry me?
Susan:	Is that a proposal,5 or are we just playing
a game?
1	Now comes the good part. = The good part is
coming now.
Here, Harry means that now he will begin the best part
of the conversation.
With the verb come, the words now, then, and here
are sometimes used before the verb, with the subject
following the verb.
2	assume: to imagine; believe that something is true
: hint: an idea to help you know something; a clue
4	figure (it) out: to find the answer
5	proposal: an offer of marriage
PlcU^Uj,
Harry:	Sit down, Susan. There's something I
have to ask you. [He takes a flower from
the table and gets down on one knee.J
Susan, will you marry me?
Susan:	It's such an important decision.
I here's so many things6 to talk about. There
are three things that have to be done first,
Harry.
Harry:	I hree things?
Susan:	First, we have to decide where to live.
Harry:	Well, that s easv. We talked about that
earlier. We'll live in New York.
Susan:	All right. Second, we have to talk to
Michelle together about being married.
Harry:	We'll do that immediately. What's the
third thing?
Susan:	You have to ask for my father's
permission.7
Harry:	Absolutely! But first things first. We have
to go pick up Michelle.
Susan:	Oh, I'm so happy, Harry!
Harry:	Not as happy as I am.
[He gives her the flower, and they embraced
END OF ACT III
6	There's so many things ...
The correct form is There are so many things.
1 You have to ask for my father's permission.
These days, it is not common for the man to ask the
woman's father for permission to get married. Susan's
request shows that she respects her family very much.
EPISODE 14
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of this episode.
A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL
What was the order of events in Act III? Number each of the following sentences from 7 to 6 to show the correct
sequence. Write each number on the blank line before the sentence.
_____a. Harry placed seven letters on the game stand.
_____b. Susan told Harry three things that had to be
done.
c.	Harry proposed.
d.	Susan put the letters in the correct order.
e.	Susan and Harry talked about "caring."
f.	Harry gave Susan a hint.
VOCABULARY PUZZLE
Use the clues to complete this crossword puzzle. The answers are words that you have studied in this episode.
ACROSS
4. Selling and advertising
8.	Can you out the answer?
9.	It's time for us to going.
10.	A group of scouts
11.	Believe that something is true
13.	Mix the cards
14.	We visited an to see many kinds of
fish.
15.	The Boy of America was established
in 1910.
DOWN
1.	Moving in the direction of a clock's hands
2.	The food looks(attractive)
3.	Traveling is in the city.
5.	Extra
6.	I can't guess the answer. Can you give me a
?
  •
7.	She accepted his of marriage, (offer)
10. The score is(The players have the
same number of points.)
12. Commuters travel to the city from the
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ACT I
In this episode, you will study...
VOCABULARY
inn
honeymoon
balcony
patchwork quilt
bellhop
heavenly
GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS
ACT II
verbs + gerunds or infinitives
am, is, are 4- being
idioms: a good sport
face the truth
give up
took the liberty of...
Compliments of...
U.S. LIFE
• Who started the first chain of hotels in the U.S.?
• What is a popular American folk art?
US’ YOUR TURN
ACT III
•	Do you enjoy staying in hotels?
•	Which rolk arts are popular in your country?

14	( EPISODE 15
Here is the complete script with study material for Episode 15. Use these materials before or after you watch.
ACT I
In the Stewarts' living room. It is a few days before
Marilyn and Richard's fifth wedding anniversary. 
Richard hands Marilyn a bouquet2 of roses.
Marilyn: What s this for?	ij
Richard: Just because. * Hows the baby?
Marilyn: Fast asleep.4
Richard: I'm sorry I missed him. I had to work late. I
Marilyn: What are the flowers for, Richard?
Richard:	Five years of happiness.	Happy	I
anniversary.	
[They kiss.]	I
Marilyn:	But our anniversary isn't until	Saturday. I
Richard: I couldn t wait. Besides, we are not going
to be here Saturday.	I
Marilyn:	We're not?	I
Richard:	Uh-uh.	I
Marilyn:	Where are	we	going to	be?	
Richard:	If you had	your choice	of all the places В
in the world, where would you choose to I
spend our anniversary?5	*
Marilyn: The Watermill Inn.6 I loved that place
when we went on our honeymoon.
Richard: Perfect! You picked the right place. E
Marilyn: I don't understand.
Richard: You and I, Mrs. Stewart, are going to I
spend a second honeymoon8 at the E
Watermill Inn.	I.
Marilyn: Oh, Richard! That's wonderful, but— I
Richard: No buts.9
Marilyn: What about the baby? Aren't we taking
the baby on our honeymoon?	I
Richard: Absolutely not. The world's greatest
grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Stewart, has
agreed to take care of him for the
weekend.	I
1	fifth wedding anniversary: a celebration of being
married for five years
2	bouquet: a burn h of flowers
This is a French word that is very common in English.
The pronunciation is [bo ka] or [boo ka].
3	Just because. = I can't tell you a reason.
4	fast asleep: sleeping deeply
5	If you had your choice of all the places in the world,
where would you choose to spend our anniversary?
This sentence is an example of the present unreal
conditional verb tense. In this kind of sentence, you
imagine that something is true now. In the present
unreal conditional, the verb after the word if is in the
past form (had) and the main verb (choose) has the
auxiliary would before it.
(Later in this episode and in Episode 24, you will study
more about the use of this grammar.)
6	inn: a small hotel, often in the country or on a
main road
7	honeymoon: a vacation that a man and woman take
soon after they get married
8	second honeymoon: a vacation that a married couple
takes long after they get marrried
Couples sometimes go on a second honeymoon when
they want to remember the good times that they had
when they were first married.
9	No buts. = Don’t disagree with me.
Second сЦыгеумшм
Marilyn:
Marilyn:
Richard:
Marilyn:
Richard:
Richard:
Marilyn:
Richard:
Richard, isn't that too much to ask of your
mother?
Too much? She loves taking care of Max.
But... I'll miss him.
Well, we II phone every hour, and you
can listen to him over the phone. C ome
on, Mar.10 It's time you and I had a
romantic weekend alone together.11
We've earned it. What do you say?
It does sound tempting.12 You're right.
We've earned it.
10 Mar: Marilyn
This is Richard's nickname for his wife.
11 It's time (you and I had a romantic weekend alone
together). = I think it's time for (us to have a
romantic weekend alone).
After the expression It's time (+ subject + verb), use
a verb in the past form {had) although it has a future
meaning.
Great! I'll make a reservation13 right now.
Remember that wonderful little balcony14
where we had our meals ... with a view
of the Hudson River?15
How could I forget?
[He goes to the telephone.] Hello. Is
Mrs. Montefiore there? Ah. [to Marilyn]
She's out. [to the room clerk1 b on
the telephone] Yes. This is Richard Stewart.
My wife and I spent our honeymoon at
the inn. No, we didn't leave anything in
the room. It was five years ago. We'd like
to make a reservation for this weekend.
Yes, a double room,17 please. What? Are
you sure? But... OK. [to Marilyn]
Nothing available.
12 tempting: inviting; attractive
13 make a reservation: arrange to stay at a hotel
You also make a reservation for theater tickets, airline
tickets, or for a restaurant to hold a table for you.
14 balcony:
15	Hudson River: a river about 315 miles long in the
eastern part of New York State
The river is named for Henry Hudson, an English
explorer of the area.
16	room clerk: a hotel worker who registers guests and
chooses rooms for them
17	double room: a hotel room with two beds or with
one bed big enough for two people
A hotel room with one bed for one person only is a
single room.
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EPISODE 15
[to clerk] Wait! Don t hang up! Can you
recommend someplace nice—someplace
nearby? Uh—hold it.18 [Marilyn gives him
a pencil.] Old Country Inn? [He writes.]
Right. And the phone number? 555-2420.
Thank you. [He hangs up the phone.] He
says there s another inn just half a mile
down the road from the Watermill. It
won't be the same, but what do you say?
Marilyn: Well...
Richard: My mom is available to baby-sit this
weekend.
Marilyn: Well, OK. See if19 they have a room.
Richard: Right! [He dials again.] Hello. Is this the
Old Country Inn? Yes. This is Richard
Stewart. The desk clerk at the Watermill
suggested your inn. Would, you happen
to have a room for two available
this weekend? Something really nice.
My wife and I are celebrating our fifth
anniversary. Yes. I'll hold.20 [to Marilyn]
He's checking.21 [to the clerk] You do?
Great! What is the daily rate?22 That's fine.
Thank you. Yes, we'11 be arriving by car
about ten о clock Friday night. Stewart.
S-t-e-w-a-r-t. Thank you. [He hangs up
the phone.] Done! You and I, Mrs. Stewart,
are going to have a wonderful, romantic
weekend!
[They kiss. Just then, the baby cries from the other
room. I
Marilyn: Richard, that's the baby.
END OF ACT I
18	Hold it. = Wait.
19	See if... = Find out if...
20	hold: not hang up the telephone
21	checking: trying to find out
22	daily rate: the cost each day
ACT I
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act I.
reservations
suite
check in
check out
the view
room service
innkeeper
single room
AT A SMALL HOTEL
Imagine that you are calling the Watermill Inn to find out about their accommodations, the types of rooms and services that the hotel offers.
Complete the telephone conversation from this "Focus In" segment by using the words and phrases from the box at the right. You have already
studied some of this "hotel vocabulary" in Act I. You will study more of these words and phrases in Acts II and III. Write the correct answer on
each blank line.
Clerk: Good afternoon. Watermill Inn. May I help you?
You:	Hi. I'd like some information about the inn.
Clerk: Of course. We're located in the town of Rhinebeck, just a two-hour drive from the city
You:	What kinds of accommodations do you have?
Clerk: For a very special vacation, we have a large honeymoon (1)-------------------------------
You:	Well I—
Clerk: Or if you prefer, you can reserve a smaller (2)------------------------------------------
You:	That's probably—
Clerk: Or a double room with a fireplace and a balcony.
You:	I really think —
Clerk: And (3)of the Hudson River from the balcony is absolutely gorgeous!
You:	I don't really—
Clerk: Enjoy beautiful views? Well the town of Rhinebeck is the perfect place to take an afternoon walk.
You:	I do like to—
Clerk: And of course, after all that walking, you'll want to relax and have a delicious dinner in our romantic dining room
You:	Well I don't know. I may be—
Clerk:	—too tired to come to the dining room? Don't worry. Our friendly (4)----------------------is always ready to bring delicious meals
to your room.
You:	Oh, how nice!
Clerk: Nice? Our (5)__________________________ Mrs. Montefiore, is the nicest person you'll ever meet. She's been making the Watermill Inn a
comfortable place for guests for over twenty years.
You:	What time is—
Clerk: Check in? Well, you can (6)any time after one P.M. and (7)-----------------------------------------------an\ time before twelve
noon. Now, when would you like your (8)__________________________ and what type of room would you like?
You:	I'm not quite sure—
Clerk: You can be sure that the Watermill Inn is the finest small hotel in all of New York State.
You:	New York? I thought I called Florida!
JUST IMAGINE
Use the present unreal conditional verb tense to imagine that something is true now. Use a past verb form after if, and would before the main
verb in the simple form. For example:
•	If I had time, I would go on vacation. (But I really don t have time.)
•	If I knew the telephone number I would call the hotel right now. (But I really don t know the telephone number.)
•	If I didn't love you, I wouldn't want to be with you. (But I really do love you.)
Do not use was after if in present unreal conditional sentences. Use were instead:
♦	If I were you, I would make a reservation immediately. (But I'm really not you.)
Conditional sentences with if are also correct in this order:
♦	I would make a reservation immediately if I were vou.
Complete each of the following sentences by using the correct form of the verb in parentheses. Write the correct answer on each blank line
Some answers need a negative form.
1.	If Marilyn____________	__ her choice, she her second honeymoon at the Watermill Inn
(have)	(celebrate)
2.	If Ellen able to baby-sit, Richard and Marilyn unable to go away alone.
(be)	(be)
3.	Richard_______________________another hotel if the Old Country Inn any rooms available.
(call)	(have)
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EPISODE 15
ACT И
Late Friday night. It is raining. The hotel clerk shows
Marilyn and Richard to their room at the Old
Country Inn.
Clerk:
Richard:
Clerk:
Richard:
Marilyn:
Richard:
Marilyn:
Right this way, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart.
Well, it's small, but clean.
( lean? You call this clean?*
Have a nice stay. [He leaves.]
Thank you. [to Marilyn] I don't believe
this. Well, it isn't the Watermill Inn, but
let's get a look at2 the view.3 [He opens
the shutters.]
How is the view?
Great, if you enjoy looking4 at a
parking lot.5
Well, maybe well see the view in the
morning. Right now, we should clean up
this room.
[They begin to clean the room.]
Richard:
Marilyn:
Richard:
Marilyn:
Richard:
Sorry, Marilyn.
Why should уou be sorry?
Well, the rain, the room, the view of the
parking lot. It isn't the way I hopf d it
would be.
Stop blaming yourself.b After all, we're
here, we re alone, we're together. And I
love you. Isn't that enough?
It is for me, but I wanted this weekend to
be special for you.
1	You call this (dean)? = I don't agree that this
(is clean).
2	get a look at: look at quickly
3	view: the scene outside
4	enjoy looking
After the verb enjoy, use an -ing verb form (looking).
This use of the -ing verb form is called a gerund.
5	parking lot: a place to leave cars outside
6	blaming (yourself): feeling that (you) are responsible
for something bad that happened; feeling that
something is (your) fault
Marilyn:
It is special. Happy anniversary. [She
kisses him. i
The next morning. Richard is still upset about the
weather and the room at the Old Country Inn.
Richard: It's still raining. I want to play7 tennis. i
Marilyn: I want some breakfast. Let's call
room service8 and order a nice breakfast, I
and then well figure out9 what to do I
today.	I
Richard: Right. [He goes to the telephone.] Would I
you give me room service, please? I
I beg your pardon?10 Oh, I see. [He hangs 
up.] They don't have room service at S
Old Country Inn.	<|
Marilyn: Well, let s go down to the cotfee shop. |
Richard: They don't have a coffee shop. We can
get our meals at Mrs. Montefiore's dow n 
the road.	I
[They laugh.]
Marilyn: That's OK, honey. I love walking11 in the I
rain.	
Richard: Oh, you're being12 a really good sport
about this, Marilyn, but I think we should |
face the truth.14	I
Marilyn: What's that?	I
Richard: This is not the way to spend our fifth I
anniversary.	I
Marilyn:	Well, what do \ou want to do?	I
Richard:	Why don't we get in the car and	drive I
home?	I
Marilyn:	Oh Richard, it really isn't that bad.	I
Richard:	[He hugs her.] Do you want to	I
stick it outr* for the whole weekend?
Marilyn:	Well, I'll	admit11’	the	room	is	I
uncomfortable.	I
Richard:	Uh-hum.	I
Marilyn: And I do feel bad about your mother
having to	take	care	of	the	baby all	|
7	want to play
After the verb want, use an infinitive verb form
(to play).
8	room service
Many hotels offer room service. This means that you
can call a hotel telephone number from your room to
order food or drinks to be brought there.
9	figure out: to find a solution or answer; decide
10	I beg your pardon? = Excuse me?
This is a formal expression. Here, it means "What did
you say?"
11	love walking
After the verb love, you may use a geiund or an
infinitive verb form. I love walking and / love to walk
are both correct.
12	You're being... = Right now, your actions show
that you are ...
Use am, is, or are + being (instead of am, is, or
are alone) to refer to someone s temporary action, or
present behavior. For example, compare the following
statements by a mother to her young son:
You're a good boy. (You are good all the time.)
You re being a good boy. (Right now, you are
acting in a good way.)
13	(a) good sport: someone w ho doesn't complain about
having bad luck or losing
14	face the truth: to be honest with (ourselves)
1 * stick it out: to stay until a bad situation ends
18 admit: to confess; say what you really think or feel
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Richard: Why don't we just check out?17
Marilyn: OK.
[The telephone rings.]
Marilyn: Hello? Yes. Yes, this is she. Oh, hello!
How nice of you to remember us! Yes,
my husband did call. You do? Really? It
won't be any trouble? Oh, yes, I think
we'd like that very much. Fifteen
minutes! Thank you. Good-bye. [She
hangs up. turns to Richard, and smiles.]
You will never guess.18
Richard: Uh ... I give up.19
Marilyn: Mrs. Montefiore from the Watermill Inn.
Richard: What is she calling about?
Marilyn: They have an opening.20 Someone just
checked out, and Mrs. Montefiore has
reserved the honeymoon suite21 for us.
Richard: You're kidding!
Marilyn: No. Isn't it wonderful?
Richard: It's fantastic! Oh. Now all it has to do is
stop raining.-2 Let's go.
[They kiss, gather their bags, and leave.]
END OF ACT II
17	check out: to pay for a hotel room and leave
When you first arrive to stay at a hotel, you check in
at the front desk. At check-in time, you usually tell
the clerk the number of nights you plan to stay, and
you sign an agreement to pay for the room.
18	You will never guess. = You won t believe this.
Use this expression to show that you have some
surprising information.
19	give up: to stop trying (to do something)
Here, Richard means that he can't guess.
20	opening: a vacancy; an available room
-1 suite: a group of connected rooms
Suite has the same pronunciation as sweet. Many
hotels have a "honeymoon suite," rooms designed
especially for newly married couples.
22 stop raining
After the verb stop, use an -ing verb form (raining) if
the action of that verb stops. Use an infinitive if the
subject of the sentence stops doing something else.
Compare the following two sentences:
I stopped talking to my friend. (I was talking to my
friend, and then I stopped.)
I stopped to talk to my friend. (I was doing
something, and then I stopped doing that in order
to talk to my friend.)
U.S. LIFE
Before the twentieth century, most hotels in American
cities were either very expensive and elegant
or inexpensive but very uncomfortable. Ellsworth
Statler was the first person to build middle-priced
hotels. In 1907, the Buffalo Statler Hotel offered a
room and a bath for one-and-a-half dollars. Statler
opened hotels in many large cities in the U.S. He
was the first person to put telephones and radios in
every guest room.
There are about 2.5 million hotel rooms in the U.S.
today. The largest hotel chain, or group of hotels, is
Holiday Inns, Inc. The word inn in the name of this
company gives it a friendly sound because it makes
you think of a smaller, more personal hotel.
BSr“ YOUR TURN
•	Do you like staying in a hotel?
•	Which type of hotel do you prefer: a large modern one
or a smaller old-fashioned inn?
•	Are hotel chains popular in your country?
весьма Смешком,
АСТИ
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act II.
VERBS +
GERUNDS OR INFINITIVES
After the verbs enjo\. keep, and suggest, use an -ing verb form (a gerund). After hope, want, and need use to + a simple verb form (an infinitive).
Complete each of the following sentences with the gerund or
infinitive form of one of the verbs from the box below Write the
correct form of the verb on each blank line.
play have eat rain look go
1.	Marilyn and Richard hope  a
wonderful weekend.
2.	Richard doesn't enjoy_______________________at the view of
the parking lot.
3.	It keeps all night long
4.	Richard wants tennis.
5.	Marilyn suggests--------------------------to the coffee shop.
6.	They need breakfast.
IDIOMS IN ACTION
Use the idioms from the box below to complete the following comic strip. Write the correct answer on each blank
line. The first answer is given.
figure out give up beg your pardon stick it out
a good sport face the truth
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EPISODE 15
ACT III
At the Watermill Inn. The innkeeper,1
Mrs. Montefiore, takes Marilyn and Richard into
the honeymoon suite.
Innkeeper: Welcome to the Watermill Inn.
Marilyn: Oh, Richard, it's exactly as it was when
we were married!
Innkeeper: And when I got married.
Marilyn: Even the old patchwork quilt2 is the same!
Innkeeper: My great-grandmother made that quilt
when Teddy Roosevelt1 was President. In
those days, when they made quilts, they
cut patches from the old clothing of every
member in the family so that each one
would be a part of it.
Marilyn: What a lovely tradition!
Richard: lhank you for calling us.
Innkeeper: I remember you and your wife from the
first time you staved with us.
Richard: We were very young.
Innkeeper: And very much in love.4
Marilyn: We have a baby now.
Innkeeper: How wonderful! A boy or a girl?
Marilyn: A boy—Max.
Innkeeper: Do you have a picture?
Richard: Would a professional photographer be
without a picture?5 [He takes out his
wallet of photographs and shows fret
pictures of the baby.]
Innkeeper: Oh. he's adorable!
Richard: And very bright.
Marilyn: Like his father. A real Stewart.
Richard: And very good-looking, like his mother.
Innkeeper: Well, it's nice to have you with us again.
Next time, bring the baby.
Marilyn: You see, Richard? Max is welcome here.
Richard: Not on our anniversary. Ihis vacation is
for you and me.
Innkeeper: If there's anything you need, please call
me. I ll be in the front office6 all day.
[There is a knock at the door.J
Innkeeper: Oh, I took the liberty of ~ ordering some
breakfast for you.
[The bellhop^ enters.]
Innkeeper: [to the bellhop] Just put it over there,
Charles.
innkeeper: the manager of an inn
2	patchwork quilt: a cover for a bed, made of small
pieces of material sewn together
3	Teddy Roosevelt
1 heodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of
the United States. He served as President from
1901—1909. Teddy is the nickname for Theodore.
4	in love: feeling love
5	Would a professional photographer be without a
picture?
Richard means, "I'm a professional photographer;
therefore, ot course, I have a picture."
6	front office: the main office of the hotel
took the liberty of (doing something): (did something)
without asking for permission.
B bellhop: a hotel worker who carries bags and does
other things to help the guests
You may also use the names bellboy and bellman.
Making patchwork quilts was a popular American
folk art. As a folk art, it was practiced by the country's
ordinary people. Although traditional patchwork quilts
are still made by hand, today, most quilts in the U.S. are
made by machine.
ВЖ YOUR TURN
Which folk arts are popular in your country?
^eCXHiO,
23
/The bellhop puts their breakfast on the table.]
Innkeeper: Thank you, Charles, [to Marilyn and
Richard] Compliments of the Watermill
Inn.9
Richard: Thank you.
Marilyn: Thank you so much.
Richard: Now, this is my idea of a good time. I He
lifts the lids of the dishes on the table ]
Let's see ... hotcakes10 and
maple syrup,11 with scrambled eggs.12
Marilyn: Umm ... smell that coffee ... cinnamon
and cloves.13
Richard: Homemade14 buttermilk biscuits.15
Marilyn: Slices of orange with burnt honey.
Richard: Let's eat!
Marilyn: First I want to call home and check on16
your mother and the baby.
Richard: Honey, if there were any problems, she
would call us.
Marilyn: She doesn't know we've changed hotels.
Richard: You're right. Of course.
Marilyn: [She goes to the telephone.] Hello,
operator. I'd like to call Riverdale, New
York.
A little later.
Richard: This food is heavenly,17 isn't it?
Marilyn: This whole place is heavenly. Do you
remember that old desk? Mrs. Montefiore
told me that George Washington18 sat at
that desk and wrote to his wife Martha.
Richard: What do you want to do after breakfast?
Marilyn: Why don't we take a walk down to the
river?
Richard: In the rain?
Marilyn: No. Look out the window. The sun is
shining!
Richard: Now this is my idea of a good time!
[They hold hands across the table.]
END OF ACT III
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
I he first inn built in the American Colonies was the
Jamestown Inn. This inn was built in the state of
Virginia, in about the year 1610.
9 Compliments of (the Watermill Inn). = (The
Watermill Inn) will pay for it.
10 hotcakes: pancakes
11 maple syrup: a thick, sweet liquid that comes from a
maple tree
12 scrambled eggs: eggs fried with the white and yellow-
parts mixed together
13 cloves:
A clove is a kind of spice that comes from the flower
of a tropical tree.
14 homemade: made at home
1 ’ buttermilk biscuits:
A biscuit is a small bread that is baked quickly.
Buttermilk is the sour liquid that remains after cream
or milk has been made into butter.
16	check on: to find out about (the condition of someone
or something)
17	heavenly: very pleasing; giving a lot of happiness
18	George Washington
George Washington was the first President of
the United States. He served as President from
1789-1797.
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EPISODE 15
ACT III
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of this episode.
AN ANNIVERSARY SONG
In this "Focus In" segment, you hear a song called "Every Photograph." The song is about photographs that bring
back memories. Look at the photographs below. Can you remember these scenes from Marilyn and Richard's second
honeymoon?
a.
A. Help to design an album of photographs. Show the correct order of events
by matching each photo at the left with the correct number in the album.
Write 7, 2, 3, 4, or 5 on the line below each picture at the left.
h.
c.
d.
B. In the space below each photograph in the album, write a caption, or
description. Choose the correct quotation from the list below to use for each
caption.
e.
•	"We'd like to make a reservation for this weekend."
•	"What s this for? "
•	"Let's call room service ...."
•	"Now this is my idea of a good time!"
•	"Oh, he's adorable!"
In this episode, you will study...
ACT I
VOCABULARY
roommate
reunion
shortcut
barn
rascal
toast (verb)
GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS
ACT II
idioms: You never know.
sleep over
read (someone s) mind
Fill 'er up.
It's on the house.
Make yourself at home,
passed away
have the honor
questions beginning with How come
expressing appreciation
U.S. LIFE
• What do the letters RFD mean in an address?
• What do American farms produce?
ACT III
YOUR TURN
•	Is it easy to receive mail in al! parts of your country?
•	Have you ever worked on a farm or visited one?
‘'loll Ц	► 25
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EPISODE 16
Here is the complete script with study material for Episode 16. Use these materials before or after you watch.
ACT I
In the Stewarts house on a Saturday morning.
Robbie and Grandpa, Malcolm Stewart, are speaking
with each other in the kitchen.
Robbie: The mailman just dropped some mail in
our box, Grandpa.
Grandpa: Probably a lot of advertising1 and bills.2
[joking] Why don't you write to me,
Robbie, so I can get some interesting
mail? [He goes to the patio to plant some
seeds.]
Robbie: [He enters the patio and looks through
the mail.] You were right, Grandpa.
Advertising, bills, bills, advertising.
Grandpa: It s just like I said, Robbie. Nothing
interesting.
Robbie: You won't believe it, Grandpa, but there s
a letter here addressed to you,
Mr. Malcolm Stewart, and it looks like
a personal letter.
Grandpa: Oh, it must be a bill.
Robbie: I don't think so. The return name and
address is Pete Waters, RFD3 Number 1,
Chesterton.
Grandpa: You re joking. Pete Waters?
Robbie: Pete Waters, RFD Number 1, Chesterton.
You know him?
Grandpa: Do I know Pete Waters? You bet I do! [He
takes the letter from Robbie.] He was my
roommate4 in college. He visited with
Grandma and me in Florida about tive
years ago. [He opens the letter.]
Robbie: What does he say? Is he OK?
Grandpa: [reading] Yeah, he's fine, lust fine. He's
writing to invite me to spend a weekend
with him at his farm. He's planning a
get-together with two or three other
college friends. Kind of a fifty-year
anniversary reunion.5
Sounds like fun. Fifty years? Wow!
It sounds like fun to me, too, Robbie.
What kind of farm does he have?
I've never been there, Robbie, but he has
chickens and cows and all. That means
fresh eggs and fresh milk.
Does he have a family?
1	advertising: letters or other papers calling attention
to products or services in order to sell them;
advertisements
2	bills: statements of charges, or costs
RFD: rural free delivery
I his is a mail delivery service for rural areas, places
that are far from big cities.
4	roommate: a person with whom you share a room or
an apartment
5	reunion: a meeting after a long separation
High school and college reunions are common.
Students from the same class often plan these
gatherings, or social meetings, many years after
graduation.
Robbie:
Grandpa:
Robbie:
Grandpa:
Robbie:
Grandpa: No, he doesn't, Robbie. He never married.
He's not as lucky as I am to have a family
and grandchildren. I'm a lucky man.
'tyaU	►
Robbie:
Grandpa:
END OF ACT I
Robbie:
Grandpa:
Robbie:
Grandpa:
I wish I could go9 there with you,
Grandpa. What do you think the surprise
will be?
Grandpa: With Pete, you never know,10 Robbie.
Robbie:
Robbie:
Grandpa: Pete's full of surprises.
Robbie:
Robbie: How come he never got married-' •
Grandpa: That's a good question, Robbie. A very
good question. He never married because
the girl he was in love with in college
married someone else. As simple as that.
He never got over it.
Robbie: He must have loved her7 very much.
Grandpa: Yes. Very much. Lillian Winters. She was
in our class.
Robbie: And what happened?
Grandpa: She was in love with Donald McGrath,
the quarterback8 on our football team.
Robbie: Football players are always popular with
the ladies.
Grandpa: She liked Pete, and they went to dances
together. But her heart was with Donald.
Did he ever get over it?
No, he never did.
Where is she today?
I don't know. Maybe Lillian will be at the
reunion.
You think so?
Won't it be exciting to see all your college
friends there again?
Grandpa: It is already. I'm kind of excited about
going now. [He thinks aloud.] Next
weekend ... sleep over11 Friday and
Saturday night and come back Sunday.
I can't wait!
Don't you think you ought to call Pete and
tell him you're coming?
You're reading my mind,12 Robbie.
6	How come he never got married? = Why didn t he
ever get married?
How come is an informal way to ask why.
After How come, do not use an auxiliary before the
subject, as in other questions. Compare these:
Why did he write to you?
How come he wrote you?
7	He must have loved her. = It is clear that he
loved her.
Use must have + a past participle to show that you have
a present reason to believe that something was true in
the past. Here, Robbie believes that Grandpa's friend
loved the young woman because he hasn't married
anyone else.
(In Episode 21, you will study more about the use of
this grammar.)
8	quarterback: the football player who calls the signals
1 I wish I could go.
After the verb wish, use a past verb or auxiliary (could)
to express a present wish. I he verb wish refers to
something that is not really true. Here is another
example:
Grandpa wishes that Pete lived nearby.
fhe verb wish followed by the past form lived shows
that Pete doesn't really live nearby.
(In Episode 25, you will study more about the use of this
grammar.)
10	You never know. = It is impossible to guess the
future.
11	sleep over: to sleep at someone's house tor one or
more nights
12	reading (my) mind: understanding (my) thoughts
U.S. LIFE
Rural free delivery (RFD) is a mail service for people
who live in rural, or farm, areas of the United States.
As part of this service, letter carriers (mailmen) use
automobiles to deliver the mail. Each letter carrier
travels a certain route, and each route has a number.
Rural free delivery began in the U.S. in 1896. This
service was important to the development of farm areas.
For the first time, the farmer could receive the newspaper
each day. Today, more than 16 million families receive
this service.
YOUR TURN
Is it easy to receive mail in all parts of your country?
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
In the U.S., the average number of letters mailed by each
person is 635 a year.
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ACT I
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act I.
A REUNION
Grandpa is going to visit his triend Pete Waters. What do you know about Pete? Read each fact below. Put a check
(*x) next to the number if the sentence about Pete is true. You may reread the script for Act I to check your answers.
 1. He lives on a farm.
 2. He last saw Grandpa fifty years ago.
 3. He went to college with Grandpa.
 4. He wants Grandpa to visit him.
 5. He wants other college friends to visit him.
 6. He loved a girl named Lillian.
 7. He was the quarterback on the college
football team.
 8. He has grandchildren.
 9. He married Lillian a few years ago.
HOW COME?
How come is an informal way to ask why. However, after how come, do not use an auxiliary, such as is, did or
doesn 't, before the subject. Compare the following pairs ot questions:
•	Why is Grandpa so happy?
How come Grandpa is so happy?
•	Why did Pete write to Grandpa?
How come Pete wrote to Grandpa?
•	Why doesn't Grandpa see Pete very often?
How come Grandpa doesn't see Pete very often?
Now rewrite each of the following questions by using How come instead of Why. Write the new questions on the
blank lines. The first answer is given.
1.	Why did Lillian marry Donald?_How come Lillian married Donald?________
2.	Why didn t she marry Pete?____________________________________________
3.	Why is Grandpa going to visit Pete?___________________________________
4.	Why does Robbie want to go with Grandpa?1_____________________________
5.	Why can't Robbie go to the reunion?
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Grandpa: How much do I owe you?
Attendant: Well, that'll be eighteen dollars and
se venty cents.9 No charge10 for the
cleanup. It's on the house? ‘
[Grandpa takes a twenty-dollar bill from his pocket
and hands it to the attendant ]
Grandpa: Well, here's a twenty.
Attendant: [He takes the change from his pocket.]
Ah. OK. That's a dollar and thirty cents
change. [He counts out the change and
gives it to Grandpa.] There we go .. .will
make twenty. Thanks.
Grandpa: Thank you. And thanks for the directions.
[He gets back into the car and drives
away. He thinks aloud as he follows the
attendant's directions.] This must be Pete's
barn. Turn right to the house. [He stops
the car to ask a farm worker for directions
to Pete's house.] Hi.
Worker: Hi. What can I do for you?
Grandpa: Is this the Pete Waters farm?
Worker:
Grandpa:
Worker:
It is.
I'm a friend of Pete's. I'm looking for the
house.
It's just over yonder.12 [He points.] Keep
along this road till you get to the end of
the fence. You'll see the chicken house.
His house is on the left.
1 ‘hat'll be (eighteen dollars and seventy cents): The
cost is (eighteen dollars and seventy cents).
This phrase is often used to tell a customer the cost of
a product or service.
10 No charge. = 11li's on the house. = (here is no
cost; it's free.
12 over yonder: over there
1 his informal phrase is used in some parts of the U.S.
Grandpa: Well, thanks. [He shakes his hand.]

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END OF ACT II
13 Make yourself at home. = Feel comfortable here.
Use this friendly expression to show that you want a
guest to feel comfortable in your home.
A little later. Grandpa arrives at Pete's house. He
reads a note that Pete has left on the front door for
him.
Grandpa: [He reads the note.] "Have gone to the
railroad station. Back soon with a surprise.
Make yourself at home.13 Have a look
around. Pete." [He laughs.] Same old
Pete Waters. Always full of surprises.
U.S. LIFE
YOUR TURN
• Have you ever worked on a farm or visited one*
• Which farm products are common in your country?
There are about 2.5 million farms in the United States.
Today, most farms produce only one or two commercial
products, such as corn, eggs, or milk. More than 200
commercial crops are grown on U.S. farms. These crops
include wheat, wine grapes, citrus fruit, tomatoes, and
potatoes.
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EPISODE 16
ACT II
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act II.
RECALLING DIRECTIONS
In Act II, Grandpa gets directions to Pete's farm from the gas station attendant and the farm worker. Look back at the
script to read those directions. Draw a line on the map below to show the fastest way for Grandpa to drive to Pete
Waters' house.
TRAVELING WORDS
For each sentence below, choose the correct reason to say
it. Circle the letter of each correct answer.
1.	“Fill er up.
2.	"Check the hood."
3.	"There's a shortcut."
4.	"Make a right."
5.	“It s on the house."
6.	"Make yourself at home.
a. Your car needs gas.
a. Your car needs gas.
a. You know a faster way to go.
a. You know a faster way to go.
a.	You want a guest to leel
comfortable.
a. You want a guest to feel
comfortable.
b. Your car needs oil.
b. Your car needs oil.
b. You want someone to turn.
b. You want someone to turn.
b. You want to give something
to someone without charge.
b.	You want to give something
to someone without charge.
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ACT III
On Pete Waters' farm. Grandpa looks around while
he waits for Pete to return.
1 beard:
2 rascal: someone who always looks for trouble; a
playful person
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The world's largest chicken ranch is the Croton Egg Farm
in the state of Ohio. There, about 4.8 million hens lay
approximately 3.7 million eggs each day.
A little later. A car arrives. Two people get out of
the car to greet Grandpa.
Arnold: [to Grandpa] Don't tell me. Please don't
tell me. I recognize you ...	I
Peggy:	Oh, don't be silly, Arnie. Of course you
recognize him. Except for the beard,1 he I
hasn't changed in fifty years. It's Malcolm В
Stewart!	I
Arnold: I know it's Malcolm Stewart. You haven't U
changed much in fifty years.
Grandpa: Peggy—Peggy Pendleton! You're Peggy
Pendleton!	R
•	J
Arnold: Who am I, you old rascal?2 You don't I
recognize me, do you?
Grandpa: I know who you are. You're Arnold
Franklin! I know who you are!	I
Peggy:	You look wonderful, Malcolm!	И
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Grandpa: [He walks with them to an outdoor table.]
Sit down. Sit down. Pete isn't home.
Arnold: Really?
• Grandpa: No. He left a note on the door saying he
was going to the railroad station to pick
up a surprise.
Peggy:	He's so funny. Always full of surprises,
even fifty years later.
Grandpa: The two of you look unbelievable!
Arnold: How's your family? Oh, I was sorry to
hear about your wife having
passed away.3
Grandpa: Yes. About four years ago.
Peggy:	And you're living with your children now?
In New York? Pete wrote us and told us.
Grandpa: Yup. Retired and moved to New York to
live with my son and his family.
Peggy:	By the way, what do you think this big
surprise is?
Arnold: It could be most anything, knowing Pete.
[Another car arrives.]
Grandpa: Hey, that must be Pete! Now we'll find
out about the surprise.
I They go to meet the car.]
Pete:	So good to see you all!
Peggy:	Oh, Pete, Pete! Oh, it's so good to see
you!
[They all greet one another.]
Pete:	Remember Lillian?
Lillian:	I remember all of you.	You haven't
changed a bit.
Peggy:	Lillian! Oh, my gosh!4
Arnold: Lillian Winters. We were together in the
Thursday night drama society.
Lillian:	Remember me, Malcolm?
Grandpa: Oh, beautiful as ever, Lillian. How's
Donald? [He suddenly realizes that he has
said the wrong thing.]
Lillian: That's OK, Malcolm. Donald passed away
a couple of years ago.
Arnold: Sorry to hear that, Lillian.
3 passed away: died
4 Oh, my gosh! = Oh, my God!
This expression shows surprise.

Peggy:	Oh, I'm so sorry.
Arnold: I would not have missed this get-together
for the world!"
Grandpa: And your little surprise, Pete? You really
surprised me by having us all come
together.
Pete:	You don't know what the surprise is yet?
Come on! We'll tell you the big surprise.
[They walk back to the table with Pete. Pete pours
iced tea for them.]
Pete:	I've invited	you	here for the weekend to
help celebrate.
Peggy:	Celebrate?
Grandpa:	Our fiftieth	reunion?
Arnold:	No.
Lillian:	No. Pete wants to tell you ...
Pete:	Now, let me have the honor,6 Lillian.
Grandpa: For goodness' sake,7 Pete, tell us! I can't
wait much longer.
Pete:	Well, I am pouring this iced tea so that we
can toast8 Lillian—and me.
Peggy:	. You don't mean to tell me that you and ...
Pete:	Yes, I do. I have loved Lillian all these
years, so I asked her to be Mrs. Pete
Waters.
Lillian: And I said yes.
Grandpa: I knew it! I knew it! Congratulations!
Peggy:	Oh, Lillian, I am so happy for you both
Arnold: It's wonderful!
Pete:	It s wonderful for me. Lillian will make me
a happy man—finally.
Grandpa: You are full of surprises, Pete.
Pete:	We are going to spend the entire weekend
having a good time together here on the
farm. We are going to celebrate all
weekend.
Peggy:	When is the wedding?
Pete:	That's another surprise. Lillian and I were
married two weeks ago in Detroit.9 She s
come here to stay. .
Grandpa: Wait till I tell my family about this!
’eggy:	/to Lillian] Why, that's wonderful!
They all congratulate Lillian and Pete.]
END OF ACT III
5	I would not have missed (this get-together) for the
world! = Nothing could stop me from coming to
(this get-together).
Use this expression when you appreciate participating
in an event.
6	have the honor: to do or say something that makes
you feel proud
7	For goodness' sake! = I can't believe this!
8	toast: to raise a glass and say a few words before
drinking
You toast a bride and groom to wish them health and
happiness.
4	Detroit: a city in the state of Michigan
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ACT III
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of this episode.
AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
At their reunion, Grandpa and his friends talked about their lives. Complete each sentence below with the correct
name or names. You may use a name more than once.
1.	didn't use to have a beard.
2.	is always full of surprises.
3.	 s wife passed away.
4.	's husband passed away.
5.	and are the first people to
arrive together.
6.	and acted in plays together.
7.	and recently got married.
Malcolm Stewart, fifty years ago
FULL OF SURPRISES
Several things surprised Grandpa in this episode. Show the correct order of the events listed in the box below. Write
each sentence on the line next to the correct number. Be sure to put the sentences in the correct sequence from 7 tc 5.
•	Grandpa saw Peggy and Arnold.
•	Grandpa learned that there was a shortcut to
Pete's farm.
•	Grandpa learned that Pete and Lillian were
married.
•	Grandpa received a letter in the mail from Pete.
•	Grandpa found a note on Pete's front door.
ACT I
"Phola
In this episode, you will study ...
VOCABULARY
concept
project
landmark
journey
mime
fabulous
sensational
contract
GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS
ACT II
causative sentences with get and have
Does... ring a bell ?
passive voice
making an appointment
future possibilities with if
reported speech
U.S. LIFE
•	What are some famous American performing arts
centers?
•	What is America's greatest contribution to the theater?
YOUR TURN
What kinds of performances do you enjoy watching?
ACT III
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EPISODE 17
Here is the complete script with study material for Episode 17. Use these materials before or after you watch.
---~	---------------------—----------------I
ACT I
In the Stewarts home one evening. Richard Stewart
is sitting on the stairs. He is looking at some
photographs he has taken of performing arts centers.1
His wife Marilyn comes down the staircase. She
stops to help Richard with his collection of photos.
Marilyn: What are you doing?
Richard: [He looks at his photographs.] I think I've
got them.
Marilyn: You think you've got what?
Richard: Performing arts—performing arts centers.
I think f've got them al I, but I'm not sure.
Marilyn: [She looks at the photographs.] I think
you have got it, Richard. Lincoln Center,2
home of the Metropolitan Opera,3
the New York City Ballet,4 the
New York Philharmonic.5
Richard: Shubert Alley,0 center of the theater on
Broadway.7
Marilyn: And Carnegie Hall.8 And the Kennedy
( enter for the Performing Arts'9 in
Washington.10
1 performing arts centers
The performing arts include dance, opera, drama, and
musical performances. A performing arts center is a
place where you can see more than one of these
performing arts.
• Lincoln Center: New York City's largest performing
arts center
3	Metropolitan Opera: the most famous opera company
in the United States
The Metropolitan Opera's first performance was in 1883,
in a different location in New York City. This opera
company moved to Lincoln Center in 1966.
4	New York (ity Ballet
A dance company that performs at the New York State
Theater at Lincoln Center. This company is famous
for performing the works of ballet master George
Balanchine.
5	New York Philharmonic
This is the oldest orchestra in the United States. Its first
performance was in 1842.
6	Shubert Alley: an area near the Shubert Theater in
Manhattan
From 1914 to 1950, the Shubert family controlled most
American theater activities.
Broadway: a main street in Manhattan
Many large theaters are near Broadway. A Broadway
show is a performance at one of these large theaters.
8	Carnegie Hall
The main hall in this building in Manhattan was the
first concert hall built especially for performances by
modern symphony orchestras.
9	Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
was created by the U.S. government to present music
and dance programs by groups from the U.S. and
other countries. More than 30 nations gave gifts to
help build and decorate this center. After the death of
President Kennedy, the center was renamed
in memory of him.
10	Washington: Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia), is the capital
of the United States.
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Richard:	And the Music C enter in Los Angeles.11
And the others. I do have it all.
Marilyn:	You have been working on this tor
some time,12 Richard. Гт glad you feel
you've finally put it all together.13
What now?
Richard:	Now for the hard part.
Marilyn:	Oh, you think you're going to have
a hard time getting the album
published?14
Richard:	Well, it won't be easy.
Marilyn:	So, what do you think you re going to
do?
Richard:	Does the name Harvey Carlson ring a
hell?15
Marilyn:	Oh, yes! Harvey Carlson! I remember.
Richard:	He said I should call him He's the
publisher of the Carlson Publishing
Company. He said they need a new
book of photographs, and he really
liked my concept.16
Marilyn:	So, why don't you call him in the
morning?
Richard:	Do you think I have enough to show
him?
Marilyn:	I've been through every section17 with
you, Richard. It's quite complete. And
now that18 you're satisfied with the
performing arts section, I think you
should show it to Mr. Carlson.
Richard:	You're right. My Family Album, U.S.A.
feels right. I'll call in the morning and
set up an appointment19 to see him.
Marilyn:	He's going to love your work. [She
kisses him.] Come on. Let's get some
sleep.
The next morning. Richard and Marilyn are speaking
in the kitchen.
Richard:	Is it too early to call Mr. Carlson?
Marilyn:	[She looks at the clock.] Seven alter
nine? No. I'm sure he's in his office.
Richard:	His number is five, five, five, seven,
five, three, two. [He dials.] Five, five,
five, seven, five, three, two. Hello.
Mr. Carlson, please.
Receptionist: Mr. Carlson is busy at the moment. May
I help you?
Richard:	I'd like to make an appointment with
him.
11	Music Center in Los Angeles
The Music Center of Los Angeles County is the home
of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, the Center
Theater Group, the Los Angeles Music Center Opera,
and the Joffrey Ballet.
12	some time: a long time
11 put it all together: organized everything
14	getting (the album published): getting someone to
(publish, or make a book from, the album)
Richard wants to get his album published.
Use get (+ noun phrase + past participle) to show
that the subject of the sentence (the agent) has some
responsibility for an action, but is not the performer
of the action. Someone else will publish Richard's
album, but Richard must do some things first: He
has to prepare the photos, find the publisher, and
present his work.
You may say this:
Richard wants to get his album published.
or
Richard wants to have his album published.
These are called causative sentences.
Use get instead of have to show that the subject works
harder for the action to be done—or is more directly
involved in the action. For example, Richard might
need to meet with many different publishers before
he can convince one of them to publish his book.
15	Does (the name Harvey Carlson) ring a bell? =
Do you remember (the name Harvey Carlson)?
16	concept: idea
17	section: part
18	now that: because now
19	set up (an appointment): to arrange (an appointment)
EPISODE 17
Receptionist: And your name is ... ?
Richard:	My name is Richard Stewart. He told
me to call him about my project,20
Family Album, U.S.A.
Receptionist: One moment, please.
Marilyn:	What's going on?
Richard:	I guess they're trying to set up an
appointment for me.
Receptionist: Mr. Stewart, I just spoke to Mr. Carlson
He would like to see you. But the only
time he's available this week
is tomorrow morning at ten o'clock.
Richard: • Thanks. Thanks a lot. Good-bye. [He
hangs up the phone and dances with
Marilyn.] Well, it's done. Tomorrow
morning at a publisher's office.
Marilyn:	Oh, it's so exciting, isn't it, Richard?
Richard:	Well, finally a publisher will see my
work.
[They hug.]
END OF ACT I
20 project: work that you plan
U.S. LIFE
Some people say that America's greatest contribution to
the theater is musical comedy. This kind of performance
is a play in which music, lyrics, and dance help to tell a
story. Some popular American musical comedies are
Oklahoma! (1943), My Fair Lady (1956), Hello, Dolly!
(1964), and A Chorus Line (1975). All these musical
comedies have been Broadway shows.
1КГ YOUR TURN
•	What kinds of performances do you enjoy watching?
•	Are you a performer?
•	Is there a particular kind of performance for which
your country is famous?
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ACT I
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act I.
PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS
Richard has taken photographs ot performing arts centers for Family Album, U.S.A., his book of photos ot the United
States. Which of the following sentences are true, according to the information in Act I? Put a check (и*) next to the
number of each correct sentence.
1.	Richard has photographed performing arts
centers only in New York City.
2.	He has been working on his album for a long
time.
___3. He has never spoken to a publisher before.
4.	Photographs of performing arts centers is only
one of the sections in Richard's album.
___5. Marilyn believes that Richard's album is ready
to be shown to a publisher.
6.	Mr. Carlson already knows something about
Family Album, U.S.A.
PASSIVE VOICE AND CAUSATIVES WITH HAVE
You sometimes use the passive voice instead of the active voice when vou don't know the agent (the performer of the action), or when it is not
important to identif\ the agent. In a passive sentence, use a form of the verb be + the past participle of the verb. Study the examples below.
ACTIVE VOICE	PASSIVE VOICE
Someone will publish Richard's album. —» Richard's album will be published.
Someone left a roll of film here.	—> A roll of falm was left here.
Someone has opened my bag.	My bag has been opened.
Someone is cooking dinner now.	—» Dinner is being cooked now.
The tense of be in each passive sentence is the same as the tense of the main verb in the active sentence. But the main verb in each passive
sentence is always in the past participle form.
A.	Change each of the follovvinu 3entences from the active to the passive voice. The first anwer is given.
1.	Someone will finish the project by tomorrow afternoon. The project will hr finished by tomorrow afternoon.
2.	Someone w rote the report last week______________________________________________________________________________________
3.	Someone is ordering the office supplies__________________________________________________________________________________
4.	Someone has sent all the letters_________________________________________________________________________________________
5.	Someone was typing the memos for me during my meeting____________________________________________________________________
B.	Imagine that you were responsible for finding someone to do all the office jobs in Exercise A above. Complete each ot the following causative
sentences by making them correspond to each of the passive sentences that you wrote above. The first answer is given
I.	I will have the project finished by tomorrow afternoon.	___ ______ ___
2.	I had--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.	I'm hav ing______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4.	I ve had_______________________________.________________________________________________________________________________
>. I was having_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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EPISODE 17
ACT II
inside Orison Publishing Company the next
morning. Richard is waiting to see Mr. Carlson.
He is hoping that Mr. Carlson will publish his book
of photographs, Family Album, U.S.A.
Receptionist: Good morning.
Richard:	Good morning. My name is Richard
Stewart. I'm here to see Mr. Carlson.1
Receptionist: Please sit down, Mr. Stewart.
Mr. Carlson will be with you shortly.2
Richard:	Thank you.
Receptionist: [She speaks into the telephone.] Excuse
me, Mr. Carlson, but Richard Stewart is
here for his ten o’clock appointment
with you. OK. Thank you. /She hangs
up the phone.] Like I said,3 he'll be
with you shortly.
Richard:	Thank you.
[The intercom buzzes.]
Receptionist: [She picks up the phone.] Yes, Mr.
Carlson. Yes, sir. [She hangs up the
phone.] Hr's ready for you, Mr.
Stewart.
Richard:	Thank you. [He points to the door of
Mr. Carlson 's office.] In there?
Receptionist: Yes. In there. Good luck.
Carlson:	[sitting at his computer] Come in, come
in. i his is a crazy morning.4 [He shakes
Richard's hand.] Hello, Richard.
Richard:	Hello, Mr. Carlson.
Carlson:	Sit down, sit down.
Richard:	Thank you for seeing me on such short
notice.5
Carlson:	I hope you've brought your pictures
along.6 [He sees Richard's allbum.] 1
see that you have. Let's get right to it.
We need a new coffee-table book,"
and a book of photos about the
United States still reels right. OK, let's
take a look. [Richard gives him the
album, and Mr: Carlson looks at the
photographs.] Good. Very good.
Family Album, U.S.A. It's an excellent
title. If you had to describe the book in
one sentence, how w'ould you do it?
1	I'm here to see (Mr. Carlson).
Use this phrase when you arrive for an appointment.
2	(Mr. Carlson) will be with you shortly.
This expression is a common way to ask someone to
wait.
3	Like I said
The correct form is As I said. Some speakers use like
instead of as.
4	a crazy morning: a very busy morning
5	on such short notice: so soon (after asking for an
appointment)
6	brought (your pictures) along: brought (your pictures
with you
7	coffee-table book: an attractive book of photographs
People sometimes keep this kind of book on a table ii
front of their sofa in the living room. A coffee-table
book is for guests to look through.
Photo
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Richard:
Carlson:
Richard:
Carlson:
Richard:
Carlson:
Richard:
Carlson:
Richard:
Carlson:
Richard:
Carlson:
Richard:
Carlson:
Richard:
Carlson:
Well, id describe it as a book which is
a ... a portrait of the United States—the
places, the people—mostly the people.
The things they do, the ways they live, the
places they visit, and the landmarks.8
A photographic journey.4
These are wonderful—these photos in
your performing arts section. Carnegie
Hall, Lincoln Center.
I'm glad you like them.
I do, but...
But?
There's something missing.10 You've got
a good eye, Richard. Xou're a terrific11
photographer. But before I can publish
your work, I need to meet with my
marketing department, and you've got to
do one more thing.
What's that, Mr. Carlson?
In the section on culture, you've included
performing arts centers, but you've
left out12 street performance. The
mimes.13 The musicians. The dancers—
in the parks and on the streets. Richard,
if you go14 out and photograph street
performances in the city, you'll have it.
That is a great idea. 7he performing arts
centers and the street performances.
I'll do it.
If you do it, I'll publish your work.
Are you serious?
I've never been more serious. When
do vou think you can return with street
performances?
/X couple of weeks.
If they're as good as the rest of these
pictures, it's a deal. /He shakes Richard's
hand.]
You won't be disappointed. Mr. Carlson.
Thanks. [He goes to the door without his
book.]


8	landmarks: things that identify a particular location
For example, the Statue of Liberty is a famous New
York City landmark.
9	journey: a long trip
10	There's something missing. = Not everything is here.
11	terrific: wonderful
12	left out: not included
13	mimes: actors who perform without speaking
Mimes use their bodices and faces to tell a store or an
idea.
14	If you go . . .
To refer to a future possibility after if, use a present
verb form (go, not и ill go).
[He hands Richard his book ] Cood-bye,
Richard, and good luck. See you in two
weeks.
44 4 EPISODE 17
[They shake hands again.]
Richard:
Carlson:
Richard:
Good hve, Mr. Carlson. Thanks. So if you
like the street-performance photos, you'll
reJIy publish Family Album, U.S.A.?
When I say something, I mean it. Go to
work. Good-bye.
Good-bye.
END OF ACT II
Pkoia tyuu/ih
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ACT II
Hen* are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act II.
MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
Use these expressions to make an appointment.
Use these expressions when you arrive for an appointment.
When Richard arrived for his appointment at the publishing company, he spoke to the receptionist first. Then he met with Mr. Carlson. The
sentences below paraphrase (use different words to express) some ot the things those people said to each other. Look back in the script for Act II
to find the exact words that Richard, the receptionist, and Mr. Carlson used. Write their sentences next to the paraphrases below The first answer
is given.
1.	Richard:
2.	Receptionist:
3.	Receptionist:
I. Receptionist:
5. Richard:
6. Mr. Carlson:
Mr. Carlson is expecting me.
Kindiv have a seat, Mr. Stewart.
Mr. Carlson will meet with \ou soon.
He can see you now, Mr. Stewart
Thanks for meeting with me so quickly.
We should begin immediately.
I'mJiere to see Mr. Carlson.
FUTURE POSSIBILITIES WITH IF
In a conditional sentence, use a present verb form to refer to a future possibility after if.
EXAMPLE: If Richard takes some more photos, Mr. Carlson will publish the book.
Rewrite each of the following pairs of sentences as one condition.il sentence beginning with If. The first answer
is given.
1.	Maybe Richard will go to the park. He can look tor performers there.
If Richard goes to the park, he can look for performers there.
2.	Maybe Richard will see a mime. He will want to take a few' pictures.
3.	Maybe Richard will go to a camera store. He will buy some extra film.
4.	Maybe he will ask for Marilyn's advice. She might suggest some places to visit.
d EPISODE 17
ACT III	I
Richard is outside Lincoln Center in Manhattan. ft
He is photographing street performers.	К
A little later. Marilyn arrives to have lunch with
Richard.	I
Richard: [to Marilyn] Two weeks. I said I could do
it1 in two weeks, and I did it.	J
Marilyn: The pictures you've taken are fabulous,-'
Richard. Mr. Carlson will love them
Richard: Monday morning. I'm going to show him
the photos on Monday morning. I can t
wait!
Marilyn: I'm very proud of you. You really did a g
beautiful job. I know he will love the new ft
photographs for your book.
Richard: Yeah. I really did do a good job, didn't I?
Hey, you know? There's still some film g
left on this roll, and there's one person I g
haven't photographed in a long time. К
Marilyn: \A ho?	!
1	I said I could do it.
Two weeks ago, Richard said, I can do it."
In reported speech, can usually changes to could.
2	fabulous: wonderful
Pltoia tyuudh.
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Richard: You. [He starts to photograph her.]
Marilyn: Richard! I haven't brushed my hair. [She
runs away from him.]
Richard: You look great! [He runs after her and
continues to take pictures of her.]
Marilyn: It's not fair,’’ Richard. I'm not even ready.
Richard: Oh, that s wonderful! That's wonderful!
In Mr. Carlson's office two weeks later. Carlson is
looking at Richard's photographs of street
performers.
(arlson: Wonderful!
Richard: Thanks.
Carlson: Fabulous!
Richard: Thanks.
Carlson: Terrific!
Richard: Thanks.
Carlson: They get better and better.
Richard: lhanksalot.
Carlson: This is sensational!4
Richard: Yeah. Thanks.
Carlson: What a job! Good work, Richard!
Richard: I'm so glad you like them so much.
Carlson: Like them? They represent your best
work.
Richard: Really?
Carlson: Absolutely.
Richard: Well... w'hat do you think? Do I have
my book?
Carlson: You do. \ou do. There's a book here.
I'll have a contract5 and an
advance payment6 waiting for you first
thing in the morning.
Richard: Thank you.
( arlson: And while vou're here, I would like to
introduce you to your editor. And I want
you to meet the people in the art
department. I'll set up an appointment
with the marketing people.
Richard: When do you think we ll be through?’
( arlson: In about hall an hour. Why?
Richard: I can't wait to tell Marilyn!
• END OF ACT III
3	It's not fair.
Here, Marilyn means "You're not thinking about my
feelings." She doesn't want Richard to photograph her.
4	sensational: wonderful
5	contract: a written agreement
6	advance payment: mone\ paid before the work is
completed
7	through: finished
EPISODE 17
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of this episode.
WORDS OF PRAISE
Mr. Carlson liked Richard's photographs very much, and he said so in different ways. In the box below, find four
words and two phrases that Mr. Carlson uses to praise Richard's work. One answer is given.
P F R
N J W
T H L
FAB
L W О
J I Q
О T E
E L J
I T Ci
E F U
Y I F
E В О
Z U M
A Y В
U L О
D В I
U С X
R R I
G Н X
Q U В
W II А
А Е N
С’ W
V
Е
U
V
В
F
М
F
Е
N
S
А
I
О
N
А
R G О Y
KONO
MODI
J D Е М
N W R L
С О F M
I R U О
R К L W
J О В P
S
REPORTED SPEECH
When you report a previous conversation, the forms of verbs and auxiliaries in the direct speech usually change as
follows:
DIRECT SPEECH
I
REPORTED SPEECH
present
I
past
past or present perfect
I
past perfect
will can
would । could
Complete each of the following indirect tatements according to the direct statement above it. The first two answers are given.
1.	DIRECT Marilyn: The pictures you've taken are fabulous, Richard.
INDIRECT	Marilyn told Richard that the pictures he had taken	were	fabulous.
2.	DIRECT	Marilyn: Mr. Carlson will love them.
INDIRECT	Marilyn said that Mr. Carlson would love them.
3.	DIRECT	Richard: I’m going to show him the photos on Monday	morning.
INDIRECT Richaid decided that he to shov him the photos on Monday morning.
4. DIRECT
Richard: I can t wait!
INDIRECT
Richard said that he
5. DIRECT
Marilyn: >ou really did a beautiful job.
INDIRECT Marilyn told Richard that he really a beautiful job.
>. DIRECT
INDIRECT
Marilyn: I know he will love the new photographs for your book.
Marilvn said she
that Mr. Carlson the new photographs for Richard's book.
E P I S О DE 18
_______ _ _______
ACT I
In this episode, you will study...
VOCABULARY
school board
run (for office)
budget
campaign
influential
slogan
publicity
polls
GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS
ACT II
making a suggestion with Why not (+ simple verb form)
using amount or number
idioms: hot off the press
in need of
in favor of
up to it
Leave it to me.
Cool down.
U.S. LIFE
Who controls public education in the U.S.?
• What is a school district?
ACT III
YOUR TURN
•	Who makes decisions about public education in you
country?
•	Do you a^ree with your government's system oi
controlling public education?
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EPISODE 18
Here is the complete script with study material for Episode 18. Use these materials before or after you watch.
ACT I
Outside the railroad station in Riverdale. A worker
is putting up a sign. It reads, "Carter Boswell for
school board.1 He'll save your money." Inside
the Stewarts' kitchen. Ellen is reading the local
newspaper. She is waiting for the family to arrive
for dinner.
Ellen:	[as Philip enters]	I	don't	believe	it!
Philip:	What's wrens?
Ellen:	Carter Boswell!
Philip:	Who's Carter Boswell?
Ellen:	He's running2 for	the	school	board. The
election s next month.
Philip:	What's wrong with wanting to be on the
school board?
Ellen:	Nothing. But he wants to cut the school
budget!3
Philip:	Maybe it needs cutting.
Ellen:	Cutting the budget is fine, but he wants to
do it by cutting all the cultural programs.
No music, no dance, no concert no stage
presentations.
Philip:	Why does he want to do that?
Ellen:	He says it's to save the taxpayers4 money,
and I think he believes that the taxpayers
will vote for him if he spends less on the
• cultural programs.
Philip:	He's probably right. Lots of people want
their taxes used for new books and a new
paint job in the schoolrooms.
Ellen:	Maybe some of us would like to pay a
little bit more and keep the cultural
programs for our kids.
Philip:	Well, I'm not sure, Ellen. I hear it from
my patients. Lots of people are tired of
higher taxes.
Ellen:	[She and Philip start to set the table.] I
know, but if Boswell wins he'll be an
important decision-maker on the school
board, and he doesn t know anything
about our children's education.
Philip:	Who's running against him?
Ellen:	Nobody. That s the problem.
Philip:	Well, it sounds to me like Carter Boswell
is going to win this seat* on the board.
Ellen:	Oh not if I can stop him!
Philip:	And how are you going to stop him?
Ellen:	I don't know. [She thinks for a moment ]
Maybe I'll run against him.
1	school board: a group of people who make important
decisions about local schools
running: trying to win an election
3	budget: an amount of money used for a specific reason
4	taxpayers: people who pay taxes
School programs are paid for with money collected in
taxes.
5	seat: position
A member of a school board has a seat on the board.
Philip:	[He thinks she is joking.] Well, you've got J
my vote.	I
Ellen:	I'm serious, Philip. Why shouldn't I run? I
Robbie:	[He enters.] Why	shouldn't you run for |
what, Mom?	I
Philip:	Your mother is thinking of running for the
school board.	I
Robbie:	Hey, that's terrific,	Mom!	I
[Richard and Marilyn enter.]	I
Richard: Against Carter Boswell? Great!	11
Ellen:	Well, if I run for office,6 the voters I
will have a clear choice. I stand for"
everything Boswell doesn't.	I
Marilyn: I think a lot of people will vote for you
against Boswell, Ellen. I'll vote tor you. I
Ellen:	Will you help me if I do run?	I
Marilyn: Absolutely.	I
Ellen:	The trouble is it takes a little bit of money I
to run8 a campaign/1
Philip:	I think you can make a difference, Ellen. E
And in a short campaign you wouldn't I
need as much monev. You know
something, Ellen? Why not give10 the К
people of Riverdale a clear choice? I m
with you. You can make a difference. S
In a newspaper office in Riverdale. The editor,
Charles Maxwell, is sitting behind his desk. Ellen
knocks on	the door and enters.	S
Maxwell:	Come in.	I
Ellen:	Mr. Maxwell?	
Maxwell:	[He looks up.] Yes, Charles Maxwell.	Я
Ellen:	My name is Ellen Stewart.	I
Maxwell: Hello. Please, sit down. You asked to
see me. What would you like to see me я
about?	
Ellen:	I'd like vour help.	I
Maxwell: Well, I'm editor of the most influential11
newspaper in Riverdale. Actually, it's the I
only newspaper. [He smiles.] A lot of £
people would like my help. Do you have
a story?	
Ellen:	I'm planning to run for the school board. 
Maxwell:	Against Carter Boswell?	I
Ellen:	Yes.	I
Maxwell:	Well, that is news.	
Ellen:	Will you announce that I'm running?	Я
Maxwell:	Sure. But I need some information.	й
Ellen:	Ot course.	I
6	office: an elected position; a job that someone gets
after winning an election
7	stand for: to believe in; represent
8	run: to manage; organize
9	campaign
An election campaign includes all the actions that
are planned to help a candidate, a person running for
office, win an election. These campaign activities
might include making public speeches, placing
advertisements in newspapers, meeting with voters,
and appearing on television.
10	Why not (give)... ?
Use Why not ( +simple verb form) to make a
suggestion.
11	influential: able to change people's opinions
52 EPISODE 18
Maxwell: [He gets a pad and a pen.] Why will the
voters vote for you against Boswell,
Mrs. Stewart?
Ellen:	Because I care.
Maxwell: "Vote for Ellen Stewart. She cares." Not
a bad slogan.12 But what do you care
about?
Ellen:	Well, I care about the children of our
town. I don't want them to grow' up
without cultural programs in our school.
Maxwell: Do you have a plan?
Ellen:	I want our children to learn more than
reading, writing, and arithmetic. I want to
keep the after-school programs—the
music, the concerts.
Maxwell: It's not a bad plan. But who's going to
pay for all of this?
Ellen:	We are. The citizens of Riverdale,
of course. I plan to get help from the
businessmen and the corporations of
Riverdale.
Maxwell: That's fair enough. Exactly what do you
want from me, Mrs. Stewart?
Ellen:	You don't know me. I can't expect you
to take my side against Boswell. But I do
need some publicity13 so that the people
of our town know that I'm running for
office and that I care about our children.
Maxwell: Fair enough. I certainly can print the
news. And you are now making news.
END OF ACT I
12	slogan: a short phrase that represents a candidate's
ideas
The word slogan also refers to a phrase used to
advertise a product.
13	publicity: information that brings someone or
something to the attention of the public
U.S. LIFE
Each state government has formal control of the
public schools in that state und gives each local
school board certain powers. These powers include
hiring the superintendent, the person in charge of the
school district—the group of schools in an area. School
boards sometimes influence the hiring of teachers and
the choosing of textbooks. The boards may also have the
power to approve other decisions. In some districts, the
school board is involved in making budgets and in making
decisions about school taxes.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
In the United States, there are more than 85,000
public elementary and secondary schools. About
88% of the students in the U.S. go to these public
schools. About 12% attend private institutions.
CS3 YOUR TURN
•	Who makes decisions about public education in your
country?
•	Are there local school boards?
•	Do you think local school boards should have much
power, or do you believe that the government should
have complete control over public education?
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ACT!
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act I.
BECAUSE I CARE
Ellen Stewart wants to be on the Riverdale school
board because she cares. Which, four items below
does Ellen especially care about? Put a check (и*)
next to the number of those four items.
1. music
________2. after-school programs
3. paving less taxes
4. getting help from businesses
________5. cutting the school budget
6. dance
VOCABULARY IN ACTION
Use the words from the box below to complete the following paragraph.
seat
slogan
stands for
office
school board
publicity
running
campaign
Both Ellen Stewart and Carter Boswell are for Each candidate hopes to win
(1)	(2)
the open____________________on the In Ellen s, she will use the,
(3)	(4)	(5)	(6)
"Vote for Ellen Stewart. She cares." Ellen clearly keeping the cultural programs in the schools. She
hopes that Charles Maxwell will give her some
(8)
in his newspaper.
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EPISODE 18
Marilyn:
Richard:
Robbie:
Jimmy:
Robbie:
Mike:
Ellen:
Robbie:
Ellen:
Richard:
Ellen:
Grandpa:
Ellen:
Mike:
ACT II
Grandpa: [He enters the living room.] Here are the
fliers,1 hot off the press!2
Ellen:	[She takes some fliers.] Looks good.
Simple.
Right over here, Grandpa. You fold3 the
fliers. Richard and I will put them into the
envelopes.
We finished addressing over three hundred
envelopes.
Need another box?
Good work, gang.
[speaking on the phone] Hi, this is Mike
Johnson. Can I speak with Mr. or Mrs.
Anderson? Thanks.
[speaking on the phone] Mr. Nelson. Hi.
This is Robbie Stewart. Did you know my
mother is running for the school board?
[speaking on the phone] Yes, Miss Kim,
Ellen Stewart. "She cares." Oh, see you at
the polls.4 [He hangs up the phone, picks
it up again, and dials another number.]
Certainly, I'll give her your best wishes,
Mr. Nelson.
[speaking on the phone] Hi, this is Mike
Johnson. Can I speak with Mr. or Mrs.
Burns? Thank you.
We have done so much in such
a short amount of time.5 I can't beiieve it!
Wait till Philip comes home and sees our
progress!6
Everyone saw the story in the Riverdale
newspaper.
Mr. Maxwell was very kind to print my
announcement.
Grandpa: It helps enormously.7 Everybody in
Riverdale reads his paper.
Your photo in it helped, too.
Thanks to you, Richard, it's a good picture.
1	fliers: small papers that give information to the public
Fliers are sometimes handed to people on the street.
Another spelling is flyers.
2	hot off the press: printed a very short time ago
3	fold: to bend over so that one part (of the paper) lies
on another
4	polls: the place where people vote
5	a short amount of time
Use amount to refer to uncountable nouns, such as
time or rice. Use number to refer to countable nouns,
such as hours or books.
6	progress: improvement; development
7	enormously: very much
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Philip:	[He enters.] Well, hi, all.
Richard&
Robbie: Hi, Dad.
Ellen:
Philip:
Marilyn:
Grandpa:
Richard:
Philip:
Robbie:
Five? /Не turns on the television.]
good
8 licking envelopes:
Hello, darling.
May I... may I help?
[She murmurs yes.] Licking envelopes.8
I fold the fliers.
We stuff9 them.
And I lick the envelopes.
Hey, everybody, Mrs. Greenberg is on the
phone. She says Carter Boswell is on the
TV right now—doing a commercial.10
What channel?
Philip:
Robbie:
Philip:
[They all watch the TV.]
Boswell:
... and if you ask what I care about, I II
tell you. I care about the school buildings
in need of paint.11 I care about more
lockers12 for the teachers. I care about
new fixtures13 in the hallways—
not music or dancing or entertainment.
I care about the practical14 things. If you
do, vote for me, Carter Boswell.
9	stuff: to f i 11
10	commercial: an advertisement on television or radio
11	in need of (paint): that need (paint)
This is a more formal use.
12	lockers: metal closets in which you can lock your
clothes, books, or other things belonging to you
Ellen:
Philip:
Robbie:
Richard:
Marilyn:
Philip:
Ellen:
Philip:
Ellen:
A lot of people will agree with him.
I told you.
Too bad kids can't vote. It's our school,
but we can't vote.
There are people in favor of15 the cultural
programs, Mom.
There are, Ellen. Don't be upset by
Boswell's commercial.
You have to go on television, too.
Boswell's a powerful speaker.
You can be, too. Your ideas are good
ones.
I don t know. I'm not sure I'm up to it.16
END OF ACT II
13	fixtures: things permanently attached to a place
Here, Boswell is referring to ceiling lights, or
light fixtures, in the school hallways. A sink is an
example of a bathroom fixture.
14	practical: useful
15	in favor of: approving; supporting
16	up to it: able to do it
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EPISODE 18
АСТИ
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act II.
AN ELECTION CAMPAIGN
The Stewart family has been helping Ellen with her
election campaign. Who has taken the responsibility for
each of the following actions? Write the correct name—
Philip, Grandpa, Marilyn, Richard, or Robbie—on the
line next to each item below. Some answers may have
more than one name.
1.	getting the fliers from the printer
2.	folding the fliers_______________________________
3.	putting the fliers in envelopes------------------
4.	addressing the envelopes-------------------------
5.	making phone calls-------------------------------
6.	photographing Ellen------------------------------
7.	licking envelopes--------------------------------
NUMBER OR AMOUNT?
The amount of work needed to run a campaign requires a good staff. A large number of helpers is necessary.
Use amount or number to complete each ol the following sentences. Write the correct answer on each blank line.
1.	Do you know the of fliers that must be mailed?
2.	We have a lot of work to do in a short--------------of time.
3.	We don't have a large---------------of money in the budget.
4.	The of dollars we need is more than we have.
5.	The of publicity that each candidate receives has an important effect on the election.
6.	What is the of votes needed to win?
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Richard:
Ellen:
Marilyn:
Richard:
Philip:
ACT III
In the Stewarts' kitchen. Richard is holding a video
camera. He is taping Ellen's campaign speech.
Ellen:	... my slogan is "I care." 1 care about
people, not things. Vote tor me, Ellen
Stewart. I care, [to the family] How
was it?
Richard: You were terrific!
[Everyone applauds.]
Can I see it?
Sure. [He puts the tape in the VCRS We
see and hear parts of the tape again.]
[on television] Hello. My name is Ellen
Stewart, and I'm running for the open seat
on the school board. My slogan
is "I care." What does the word care
mean? ... I care about people, not
things. Vote for me, Ellen Stewart. I care.
I like it, but now what? How can we
possibly get it on so Riverdale will see it
and hear it?
Leave it to me.2
In the window of a local appliance store3 All the
television sets are playing Ellen's message.
Ellen:	[on television]... I mean that when I say
"I care." I care about people, not things.
Vote for me, Ellen Stewart. I care.
In the Stewarts' living room, it is nighttime. Richard
enters trom outside.
What happened?
Mom is now on television in every
appliance store in Riverdale, except
Hamlin's. He's a Boswell voter.
That's a brilliant idea, Richard!
Grandpa: You inherited4 your father's brains.
Philip:	We got our brains from you, Dad.
Philip:
1	Vl R: videocassette recorder
2	Leave it to me. = I'll take care of it.
3	appliance store: a store that sells machines for use at
home
Appliances include refrigerators, washing machines,
vacuum cleaners, and toasters. Many appliance
stores also sell televisions, radios, VCRs, and other
electronic equipment for home entertainment.
4	inherited: received from your parents or ancestors
(family members who lived before)
You inherit things, such as a ring or a house.
You <ilso inherit personal characteristics, such as blue
eyes or musical talent.
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EPISODE 18
Richard:
And I'll bet some magazine will
Grandpa:
She's winning! Mom, you're winning!
Robbie:
Philip:
Ellen:
Philip:
Election Night. The family is watching the news on
television.
And guess what? ! called channel five.
Their TV news is going to cover5 it.
"Housewife campaigns in appliance
stores.
pick up the story,6 too.
Mom, you're going to win! I know it!
Hold it. Robbie! Just cool down.7 I know'
we re getting some attention now. but in
the end the voters will have to decide.
You're going to win. Trust me!
Reporter: In the hotly contested race8 tor the one
seat on the Riverdale School Board, Mrs.
Ellen Stewart has taken an early lead.9
Robbie:
Reporter: Now returning to other local
news... Riverdale High School beat its
rival1” Horace Mann in baseball today ...
It's too soon to know for certain.
You're ahead.11 That's better than being
behind.
Reporter: More sports after this.
Ellen:
It's not over yet. Let's just all calm down,
and wait for the final results.
Grandpa: Ellen, why don't you go out to the
backyard and get some fresh air?’
Ellen:	Thank you, Grandpa. I need some.
5	cover: to report about
6	pick up the story: to report the story
7 * ool down. = Relax.
8	hotly contested race: a competition that people argue
about very much
9	has taken an early lead: is winning at the start of this
race
10	rival: someone who tries to get the same thing as
someone else or to do better than another person;
a competitor
11	ahead: winning
'Mak&uj a ТЪЩелемсе, )►	59
In the Stewarts' living room later that evening. Ellen
comes in irom the patio.
Ellen:	What happened?
Philip:	You came very close, Ellen.
Grandpa: You lost by only a hundred and
twenty-one votes.
Ellen:	[She sits down.] I lost.
Richard: You tried, Mom.
Marilyn: You lost by a very small number of votes.
Robbie: Only one hundred and twenty-one votes!
I'm sorry, Mom.
Ellen:	There just wasn't enough time.
Philip:	[He sits down next to her.] Look, you've
made a very strong impression12 on our
community. You II have another chance
next election.
[The phone rings. Philip answers it.]
Philip:	Hello. Oh, yes, yes, Mr. Maxwell. [He
gives the telephone to Ellen.]
Ellen:	Hello, Mr. Maxwell.
Maxwell: How are you? I just called to tell you
that you are very impressive. You lost the
election, but you won the attention of the
residents of Riverdale, of Boswell, and of
me.
Ellen:	Well, thank you, Mr. Maxwell.
1 appreciate your kind words. I needed
that.
Maxwell: I hear Boswell wants to appoint13 you to a
Ellen:
Maxwell:
Ellen:
Philip:
Ellen:
Robbie:
[Ellen and Robbie hug.]
END OF ACT III
special arts committee.14 I'm sending over
a reporter in the morning to interview
you.
You are?
I'm going to do an article on Ellen
Stewart—she cares." Maybe we ll all care
now. Good-bye.
Thank you—and good-bye.
What was that about?
You w'ere right, Philip. I did make a
difference in town.
And in this familv.
12	impression: an idea or feeling that stays in the mind
13	appoint: to choose someone for a job, office, or
position
14	committee: a group of people chosen to do a
particular job
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EPISODE 18
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of this episode.
ELECTION DAY
Here are some of the events that happened on or before Election Day. Show the correct order by numbering the
events from 1 to 8. The first answer is given.
___a. Ellen decided to run against Carter Boswell.
____b. Richard videotaped Ellen's campaign speech.
J___c. Ellen's family helped her send out fliers.
* d. Ellen read that Carter Boswell was running for the school board.
____e. Carter Boswell decided to appoint Ellen to a special arts
committee.
f.	Ellen lost the election by 121 votes.
g.	Appliance stores played Ellen's video on
their television sets.
h.	Ellen visited the newspaper office.
Riverdale School Board
Election
IDIOMS IN ACTION
A. Complete each of the following sentences with idioms from this episode. Write one letter on each line. Use the
list of words from the box to form the idioms. You must use two of the words two times. The meaning of each
idiom and the number of words are given in parentheses. The first idiom is given.
h
о
c
h
cool
hot
me
the
to
it
Leave
press
up
down
off
Grandpa brought home the fliers
F r '5?	• (as soon as they were printed/4 words)
When Philip first suggested that I lien should go on television, she said she wasn't
' О . (able to do / 3 words)
When Philip wondered about how to get Ellen's videotape on television, Richard said,
II
О ." (I'll take care of everything / 4 w< >rds)
When Robbie said he was sure that his mother would win the election,
(relax / 2 words)
for Ellen Stewart.
B. Now arrange the letters in the circles in Activity A
to complete the tollowing slogan:
uttwii
it
In this episode, you will study ...
ACT I
VOCABULARY
tuxedo
jitters
gown
veil
holy
matrimony
GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS
ACT II
had better
(be) supposed to
(be) about to
U.S. LIFE
•	Who are the best man and the maid of honor at an
American wedding?
•	Do all American women change their last name when
they get married?
ISV YOUR TURN
•	In your country, who participates in a wedding
ceremony?
•	Do women in your country always change their name
after marriage?
ACT III
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EPISODE 19
Here is the complete script with study material for Episode 19. Use these materials before or after you natch.
ACT I
Upstairs in Philip and Ellen's bedroom. Philip,
Richard, and Robbie are talking to Harry as he gets
dressed for his wedding. Philip is also helping Harry
lie his bow tie.
Hairy:	[He looks in the mirror at his bow tie.] It
lot>ks wrong.
Philip:	Hmmm. It is wrong.
Richard: Are they always that1 difficult to make?
Philip:	The truth is ... yes. I'll try again.
Robbie: At this rate,2 the wedding will take place
tomorrow.
Philip:	Not to worry.3 OK. Here we go. [He tries
again to tie Harry's bow tie ]
Harry:	I'm worried, Philip. What if we can't tie
the tie?
Richard: [joking] If we can t tie the tie, then there
can't be a wedding.
Robbie: You'd better4 not make Harry any more
nervous than he is. [to Harr\[ Don t worry.
We'll figure a way..5
[Grandpa enters the room.]
Grandpa: How're you doing, fellas?
Harry:	[nervously] Not so good, Grandpa. We
can't get this bow tie tied. Nobody knows
how to do it. Do you?
Grandpa: No. I never could, either.
Philip:	Well, you have your own tuxedo.6 How
do you tie \ our bow tie?
Robbie: Yeah, Grandpa, I've seen you in it. You
look .great. How do you tie it?
Grandpa: I don't.
Richard: \ou don't?
Harry:	What do you mean?
Giandpa: I never could tie one of those ...
things ... bow ties. I have always worn a
clip-on bow tie.7
Harry:	A clip-on?
Philip:	Of course. Now I remember.
Grandpa: Yes, its so easy. All you do is clip it
around under your collar.
Richard: We all need one of those.
Robbie: The tuxedo rental store. Do you think
they8're open?
Philip:	Should be.9 Sunday's their big day.
Richard: I'll call and find out. [He leaves the room.]
Grandpa: Well, if they're not. I'll lend you mine,
Harry. You're the only one who really
needs to be wearing a tuxedo, anyway.
Harry:	Thanks, Grandpa.
1	that: so
2	At this rate ... = If we don't hurry ...
3	Not to worry. = Don't worry.
4	You'd better... = You had better...
Use had better to warn when you give adxice.
Had better is a stronger way to say should. It is even
stronger than must because it means that if you don't
follow the advice, there will be a negative result.
You'd better not make Harry any more nervous ... =
If you make Harry more nervous, there will be a problem.
5	figure (a way): to find (a way)
You otten say figure out with this meaning.
6	tuxedo: a man's formal suit
7	clip-on bow tie:
8	they: the store
People sometimes use the plural pronoun they to refer
to a single store.
9	Should be. = Probably

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Philip:	[Не tries to make Harry feel better.] I'm
the father of the bride. Гт supposed to10
be worried about my daughter, and here I
1	am with the man that's marrying my
daughter—worrying about him.
[They all laugh.]
Grandpa: Poor Harry. I know .the feeling.
Wedding-day jitters.11
Robbie: [to Richard as Richard returns] Are they
open?
Richard: We're in luck. They're open. And they
have lots of clip-on bow ties.
Robbie: I’ll bicycle down to the village and get
them.
Harry:	\ou'd better hurry, Robbie.
[Robbie leaves.]
Grandpa: There's lots of time. [He looks at his
watch.] A little over two hours.
Harry:	In two hours and fifteen minutes I'll be
married to Susan.
Philip:	And be a true member of the Stewart
!	family.
Grandpa: Oh, you're a lucky guy, Harry. Susan is
one of the best women you'll ever find.
She's just like her grandma.
Richard: Now, once you put the ring on Susan's
finger, you are one of us, Harry. And don't
ever forget it.
Harry:	Ring? Ring? Oh my! What did I do with
the rings? I put them in the pocket of my
sp< >rts Jac ket.
Ri< hard: No, I think you put them in your tuxedo
jacket pocket. Remember?
Harry:	Right. [He searches in his pockets but
doesn t lind them.] What did I do with the
rings?
Philip:	Didn't you give them to Richard? He's
your best man. I remember. You gave
them to Richard.
•Richard: Oh, yeah. I remember now. You handed
them to me. [Richard searches in his
po< kets.] What did I do with them?
Harry:	I hope they aren t lost.
Grandpa: Oh don't worry, Harry. They have to be
here.
Richard: I remember. I gave them to Robbie to
hold so I wouldn't lose them.
Harry:	Where's Robbie?
Philip:	Relax, Harry. Robbie went to pick up12
the clip-on bow ties.
Harry:	Oh, I forgot. What time is it?
10	Гт supposed to ... = I should ...
Be supposed to refers to something expected.
11	jitters: a nervous feeling
You usually say the jitters.
12	pick up: to go to get
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EPISODE 19
' hold on to: to keep
14 lapel pocket:
15 That's a relief. = Now I feel better.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The oldest reported groom was Harrv Stevens, 103,
who married Thelma Lucas, 84, in the state of
Wisconsin. The couple s wedding took place on
December 3, 1984.
U.S. LIFE
In a typical American wedding ceremony, the groom
(the man who is getting married) chooses a best man,
a close male friend or relative to participate in the
ceremony. Here, Richard is Harry's best man. The
bride (the woman who is getting married) chooses a
close female friend or relative to be part of the
ceremony. If this woman is single, she is called the
maid of honor. If she is married, she is the
matron of honor.
Kg3 YOUR TURN
•	In your country, who parti< ipates in a wedding
ceremony?
•	Have you been to many weddings?
 • Do you cry at weddings?
ACT I
Here are some activities to help you check your unde rstanding of Act I.
WEDDING-DAY JITTERS
( her k(^) the number of the correct sequence. Look back at the script for Act 1 to find the way the ring changed hands.
AUXILIARIES IN ACTION
Here are three uses of the auxiliary should'.
•	giving advice—Harry should try to relax. (It s a good idea.)
•	expressing an obligation—The best man should kt < p the rings. (It's his responsibility.)
•	expressing a probability—The guests should enjoy the wedding (They probably will.)
The auxiliaries had better and be supposed to have related meanings:
•	Use had better (and the negative form had better not) to warn—to mean that something
is strongly advisable.
Harry had better tr\ to relax. (If he doesn't, he'll be too nervous at the wedding.)
•	Use am/is/are supposed to (and the negative forms am not/isn t/aren t supposed to) to
express an obligation or probability that someone expects.
The best man is supposed to hold on to the rings. (People expect that.)
Complete the sentences in these new situations with had better or am/ls/are supposed to and the verb in parentheses. Write the correct words on
each blank line. Some answers must be negative.
1.	It's late now! If you don't want to miss your plane, I think you______________________________________________________________________________________
(hurry)
2.	I______________________________________________________________________________________________to a meeting now, but mavbe I can call to cancel it.
(go)
3.	I can t believe that it's snowing! ihe weather so cold this time of year.
(be)
4.	The traffic is terrible, о you. You can take a bus instead.
(drive)
5.	I think I for directions I've l>een trying to find the building for an hour!
(ask)
EPISODE 19
ACT II
Upstairs in Marilyn and Richard's room. Marilyn
and Ellen are helping Susan get dressed. Susan is
wearing a wedding gown.1
Marilyn:
Susan:
Ellen:
Susan:
Ellen:
Susan:
Ito Susan] And now for... something old,
something new, something borrowed,
and something blue.2
OK. Let's see. Something borrowed. That's
this dress. Borrowed from Marilyn.
Something blue. My wristband.3 I wore it
when I married your father. [She puts it on
Susan's left wrist.]
Oh, Mother. I forgot you still had it. It's
just so lovely
I bought it in an antique shop4 when I
was about eighteen years old. I saved it
for rny wedding day.
And you saved it for me, didn't you.
Mother?
Ellen:	Yes, honey. I did.
Marilyn: Are we ever going to inish?
[They all laugh and cry.]
Ellen:
Marilyn:
Susan:
Ellen:
Susan:
All right. OK. Something borrowed.
The wedding dress. And something blue.
7he wristband. Something old?
Something old. Right. What s old?
Of course! Something old. I had planned
to wear them. [She gets something from
the dresser.]
Ellen:	Grandma's pearls!5 Oh, Grandpa will be
so pleased that you're wearing them. I'm
sure he misses Grandma on a day like
this.
Susan:	Help me with them, Marilyn. [Marilyn
puts the pearls around Susan's neck.] I've
never worn them before. I've been saving
them for today.
Ellen:	Saving them for today? Oh, you're a real
Stewart!
Marilyn:
Ellen:
Susan:
[She finishes helping Susan with the
pearls.] Oh, there you go. Lovely!
Lovely!
[She looks in the mirror.] Lovely!
1	gown: a long, formal dress
2	something old, something new,
something borrowed, and something blue
In the United States, it is a common tradition for brides
to wear "something old, something new*, something
borrowed, and something blue."
"... something blue"
4 antique shop: a store that sells old things
"... something old''
Marilyn:
Susan:
Ellen:
Marilyn:
Ellen:
Something borrowed, something blue.
Something old ... and now for something
new. [She picks up the veil from the bed. J
I he veil.6 Oh, it's so beautiful, Marilyn!
You really are a fabulous designer,
Marih n.
[She puts the veil on Susan s head and
hums the Wedding March. I Doesn t it
look just right on Susan?
Perfect!
"... something new"
7 Cot to go. = I've got to go.
। his is an informal, frequently used expression.
It means "I must go' or I have to go."
Marilyn:
Ellen:
Susan:
Marilyn:
Ellen:
Susan:
Ellen:
Susan:
And when \ou both say, "I do," Harry will
lift this veil over your head and kiss the
bride.
( )h, I'm so excned!
When you said, "I do," Marilyn, it
suddenly became real.
that's all right, Susan. You've got the
wedding-day jitters! In less than two
hours, you will be Mrs. Harry Bennett.
Oh, that reminds me. If we don't get
dressed, we won't be* there to see Susan
become Mrs. Harry Bennett.
Before you leave—do I look all right?
You never looked better.
Mom. [She hugs Ellen.J
Marilyn:
Susan:
Marilyn:
Ellen:
She's right. [She hugs Susan. Suddenly,
Marilyn's baby starts to cry in another
room.] And that's dear little Max.
Cot to go7 and feed him.
What am I supposed to do?
[She and Ellen are about to leave.] Take
off the veil, kick off your shoes, and sit
down.
We'll come upstairs and get you in a little
while.
Marilyn: Richard's going to take some wedding
pictures before the ceremony. So just
relax.
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EPISODE 19
8 are about to: will soon
U.S. LIFE
Susan's maiden name is Stewart Her married name
will be Bennett. After marriage, many American
women take their husband's last name (family name).
Other American women, however, prefer to keep their
maiden name. Some American women combine their two
names. Therefore, these could be Susan's choices for her
name after she marries Harry Bennett:
Susan Stewart (no change)
Susan Bennett (change of family name)
Susan Stewart Bennett (maiden name + husband's
family name)
Mrs. Harry Bennett (for formal situations)
1ЙГ YOUR TURN
Do women in your country always change their
name after marriage?
Mr. and Mrs. 'Philip Stewart
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Susan
to
Mr. '.4 irry •Bennett
Sunday, the twenty-third of 'lune
at two о clock
I
It their home
46 i inden Street
'.Riverdale, '\ew JotR
"9 ЗхГ
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act II.
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
Under the correct picture, write each fact. The blank lines show you how many facts to find for each item. Look
back in the script for Act II if you need help.
FACTS
1.	from Grandma
2.	once worn by Ellen
3.	designed by Marilyn
4.	saved by Susan for today
5.	from an antique store
6.	once worn by Marilyn
the pearls	the veil	the gown	the wristband
WEDDING-DAY CROSSWORD
Use the clues-to complete the puzzle.
ACROSS
3. Susan is marrying Harry because she loves very much.
5.	Susan is nervous. She has the wedding-day
6.	Susan is calm. She is very excited.
7.	After the wedding, Stewart wifi be Susan's name.
9.	A word of emotion, used many times in Act II.
11. Opp< >site of husband.
14.	Marilyn designs so!
15.	The wedding will be--------the Stewart home.
16.	Now, how many hours they have to wait until the wedding?
18.	Susan looks in the wedding dress.
20.	Marilyn is Susan's sister-in-___
21.	Ellen and Marilyn leave Susan alone because thev have to get
23. Not before, not after, but-----»
25. Can Susan relax?, she can t.
26. 1 he mother of the bride.
DOWN
1.	The wedding dress must--------Susan perfectly.
2.	Opposite of groom.
3.	Susan two brothers and no sisters.
4.	Susan will be a new mother to
5.	Both Susan and Harry work in an office. They have interesting
8. Something old, something
10. The mother of little Max.
12. They will say. *," and then Harry will
kiss the bride, (two words)
13. Susan saved the pearls her wedding day.
17.	Ellen the wristband at her own wedding.
18.	lhe wedding dress, or wedding
19.	’ he bride's first name.
		1							3		4
	5										
6											
			7					8		9	
											
10		11	12	1 1				14			
15			16				17				
		18							19		
											
20					21						22
		21	24								
25					26						•
22. What a beautiful for a wedding’
24. Marilyn placed the veil Susan s head.
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EPISODE 19
ACT III
Downstairs in the Stewarts' home. The family is
there, and the guests are arriving. Judge Vine enters.
Judge:
Philip:
ludge:
OK, Jane. Start the music.
And you Susan Stewart, do you take
Harry Bennett to be your lawful, wedded
husband?
[softly ] I do.
1 lie rings, please.
Harry Bennett, do you take Susan Stewart
to be your lawful, wedded wife?
[softly] I do.
Philip . . . Ellen.
Ah, Judge.
How are you? [He looks at Ellen.] How
are you, my dear?
Hello.
I think it's time for the wedding to begin.
Ellen:
Judge:
[They all enter the living room.]
Judge.
All right, ladies and gentlemen. Please
take your places, "'he wedding ceremony
is about to begin.
[The lodge, the family, and the guests go outside to
the patio for the ceremonv.]
Judge:
[The musk and ceremony begin.]
Judge:
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here
today to join this man and this woman in
holy1 matrimony.2 Do either of you3
have any reason why you should not
legally be joined in marriage? Is there
anyone prest nt who can show any
just cause4 why these two people should
Harry:
ludge:
Susan:
ludge:
[Harry looks in his jacket pocket for the wedding
rings. But he can 't find them.]
1	holy: pure in spirit; sacred
2	matrimony: the state of being husband and wife
3	Do either of you ... ?
The judge should really say Does either of you.
The word either has a singular reference, not a
plural one.
4	just cause: a legal reason
У 2»
Richard: [whispers] I have them, Harry.
[Harr\ takes the rings from Richard. He puts one on
Susan's linger. She takes the other ring and puts it on
Harry's linger.]
Judge:	By the power vested in5 me by the laws of
the State of New York, I now pronounce
you husband and wife. You may kiss the
bride now, Harry.
[Harry lifts the veil and kisses Susan. The guests
laugh, applaud, and throw confetti.6]
END OF ACT III
5	vested in: given to
6	confetti: small bits of paper that guests throw at a
bride and groom to celebrate their wedding
Susan Stewart Weds Harry Bennett
Susan Sbewan. daughter of Dr. and Mrs.
Philip Stewart ot Riverdale. Neu York, was
The bride is a v ice-president at the
Universe Toy Company in New York City,
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EPISODE 19
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of this episode.
MEMORIES
Show the correct sequence of wedding-day activities. Write the number 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 on the line below each
picture.
D
A WEDDING RHYME
Complete the following poem. The first answer is given.
Harry was a nervous groom
Waiting in an upstairs room.
But Grandpa helped with his surprise,
Suggesting some clip-on bow-----------------
Something old, something new,
Something borrowed, something------------------
Susan was a lovely
As sh<‘ dressed, she laughed and cried.
I he happiest of grown-up girls
When she put on Grandma’s-------------------
And something new she knew she'd find:
A veil that Marilyn---------------
Her life u ill never be the same.
Nou Bennett is her married
We wish them luck in their new lite
together now as man and
In this episode, you will study ...
ACT I
VOCABULARY
balance (a checkbook)
diner
ward
encourage
beyond
guarantee
frozen
harness
GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS
ACT II
though (at the end of a sentence)
hardly eve>
idioms: quality time
like ships that pass in the night
I don t get it.
fits right in with . ..
making a suggestion with How would it be if...<*
mav have + past participle
have + noun or noun phrase + infinitive
U.S. LIFE
• When did literacy programs begin in the U.S.?
• Who was Robert Frost?
B3? YOUR TURN
\CT III
• Do you think that computers are helpful for literacy?
• Do you enjoy reading poetry?
Quality
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EPISODE 20
Here is the complete script with study material tor Episode 20. Use these materials before or after you watch.
ACT I
In the Stewarts' home at night. Grandpa is sitting in
the living room. He is balancing his checkbook.1
Robbie enters and speaks with his grandfather.
Robbie: Where's Mom?
Grandpa: She went to a school-board meeting.
Robbie: I don't know how she does it. She sure
keeps busy.
Grandpa: It's important to her. There are lots of
places to go, lots of things to do. She can't
sit around and do nothing. Philip works
late.
Robbie: I guess you're right. I wish / had her
energy.
Philip:	[He enters the	house.]	Anybody home?
Robbie:	We're in here,	Dad.
Philip:	Oh. Hi, gang.
Grandpa: Hello, Philip. How was your day?
Philip: • My day was just fine. So was my night.
It's almost ten o'clock. Mmm. I'm
starving. Um. . . where's Mom?
Robbie: She went to a school-board meeting.
Grandpa: There's a note for you on the refrigerator.
Philip:	Oh?
[Philip enters the kitchen and reads the note on the
refrigerator door. It says, Honey, will be home late.
Sandwiches in the fridge and cookies on the table.
See you later. Love, Ellen."]
Philip:	[He opens the refrigerator door and takes
out a sandwich. He then sits at the kitchen
table.] Did you have dinner, Robbie?
Robbie: Yeah. Mike and I had a hamburger at the
diner.2 I came home a little while ago.
You've been working late almost
every night this week, Dad. Aren't you
exhausted?
Philip:	I don't have time to be exhausted.
Robbie: You and Mom haven't had dinner together
with us in almost a full week.
1 balancing his checkbook
At the end of each month, most banks send you a
statement of your checking-account activity. This
includes a record of the checks you wrote that were
paid by the bank. When you compare your own
checking-account records with the records in the bank
statement, you are balancing your checkbook. You
want to be sure that the total amount of money, or
balance, in your own records matches the balance
shown on the bank statement.
- diner: a small, imormal restaurant sometimes built to
look like the dining car of a train
A diner usually serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner any
time of the day. Many diners are open 24 hours. In
recent years, some diners have become larger and more
elegant than the traditional diners of the past.
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Philip:	Yeah, I feel bad about us not having
dinner with the family, but our schedules
are so different. Either I'm at the hospital
doing paperwork, or Mom is at
a committee meeting. I frankly don't
know what to do about it.
Robbie: I m worried about you and Mom. You
really have been working too hard.
Philip:	Well, I think I've had enough of that
sandwich. [He leaves the unfinished
sandwich on the plate and gets up from
the table.]
Robbie: You didn't finish it.
Philip:	It's not good to eat before going to bed.
A cookie can't hurt, though.3 [He and
Robbie each take a cookie from a plate.]

Philip:	Well, I'm heading off for bed and a good
night's sleep.
Robbie: Well, good night.
Philip:	Good night, Son. [He goes into the living
room.] Good night, Dad. I'm going to
bed.
Grandpa: Good night, Philip.
Philip:	Haven't you finished balancing that
checkbook?
Grandpa: 1 found another mistake. I II be off to4 bed
myself in a minute.
Philip:	OK. Good night. [He leaves.]
3 A cookie can't hurt, though.
At the end of a short sentence, though has the same
meaning as But at the beginning of a sentence. Philip
might also say, "But a cookie can't hurt."
4 be off to: to go to
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I
Robbie: I'm really concerned about them, i
Grandpa.
Grandpa: Concerned about whom'
Robbie: About Mom and Dad. I hey hardly ever5 I
see each other. Dad often works late, and
Mom has all these committees she's on. I
Grandpa: What do you propose to do6 about it? I
You have that look in your eye.7
Robbie: I don t know, but there must be a way of
getting them to spend more time together. I
Quality time.8
5 hardly ever: almost never; seldom; rarely
6 propose to do: to suggest doing
7 You have that look in your eye.
Use this expression when you can see that someone
has an idea—and you've seen a similar look on the
person's face before.
8 quality time
When people spend time together doing something
that they enjoy or something that they feel is useful,
they are spending quality time together.
U.S. LIFE
Philip and Ellen's situation is common in many American
families today. Couples are often so busy with work and
other responsibilities that they may not be able to spend
much time together. People often say that the quality
of time they spend together is more important than the
quantity of time. In other words, how you spend your
time together is more important than how much time
you spend with someone.
YOUR TURN
Do you feel that you spend enough quality time with the
people you love?
END OF ACT I
Quality
ACT I
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act I.
QUALITY TIME
Hov have Philip and Ellen's lives been recently? Read the following sentences. Put a check (и*) next to the number of each true
statement.
1.	Philip has been cooking dinner for Ellen.
2.	Philip has been working late at the hospital.
____3. Ellen and Philip have been working together.
4.	Philip and Ellen have been eating dinner together.
____5. Ellen has been working on committees.
6.	Philip has been doing paperwork.
7.	Ellen has been spending a lot of time at home.
8.	Ellen has been going to school-board meetings.
A QUICK NOTE
Read Ellen's note to Philip. When you leave a quit к note for someone, you sometimes do not write complete sentences. You also
may use shorter forms of some words. Гог example, in Ellen's note, several w'ords are missing. Also, she used the word fridge, an
informal way to say refrigerator. With complete sentences, Ellen might have w ritten this:
DEAR PHILIP,
I WILL BE HOME LATE.
THERE ARE SANDWICHES IN THE REFRIGERATOR
AND COOKIES ON THE TABLE.
ILL SEE YOU LATER.
LOVE
ELLEN
or
DEAR PHILIP,
I WILL BE HOME LATE.
I LEFT SOME SANDWICHES IN THE REFRIGERATOR
AND SOME COOKIES ON THE TABLE.
I'LL SEE YOU LATER.
LOVE,
ELLEN
Here is a note that you might leave for your boss. On the lines below rewrite the note in complete sentences. Be sure that each
sentence has a subject, and add all necessary articles (a. an, or the). Add possessive pronouns (for example, my, your) before
nouns, if needed.
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ACT I!
Later that night. Robbie is waiting tor his mother to
return from her late-night committee meeting. He
takes a book and tries to read.
Ellen:
Robbie:
Ellen:
Robbie:
Ellen:
Robbie:
Ellen:
Robbie:
Ellen:
Robbie:
Ellen:
Robbie:
Ellen:
Robbie:
Ellen:
Robbie:
Ellen:
Robbie:
Ellen:
Robbie:
Ellen:
Hello there, Robbie. What are you doing
up1 this2 late?
Reading.
Reading? At this hour? Ah. come on,3
Robbie. What are you doing up this late?
Things on my mind.
Do you care to talk about them?
Sure, if you don't mind listening.
Robbie, Robbie, remember me? I'm your
mother. If you have something you want
to talk about, I'm always prepared to
listen.
You haven't been around4 much lately.
So that s it. OK, let's talk.
You and Dad are like ships that pass in
the night.5 Dad works hard, and he works
late. You work hard on all your
committees, and you work late.
I thought you were proud of the work I
do.
I am, Mom. Real proud. You are
one fantastic mom,6 but... but I ve been
noticing how little qualitv time you spend
with Dad and me ... and the family.
It's a real problem, Robbie. I know it.
I'm concerned. There must be a way
that Dad and you can spend more time
together.
Well, we always talk about taking a
vacation together—with the family.
I think you ought to7 take a vacation away
from the ramily—alone. Kind of a second
honeymoon.
It would be wonderful, but our schedules
won t allow it.
I think I have an idea.
You do?
Yup. I think I have an idea that will bring
Dad and you together in a more scheduled
way.
What is it?
’ up: awake
2 this: so
* Come on. = Tell the truth.
4	around: at home
5	like ships that pass in the night
Use this expression to describe people who don't spend
much time with each other, and sometimes see each
other only for a few moments.
6	one fantastic mom: a wonderful mother
Io add emotion to a phrase, use one + adjective
-I- noun instead ot a + adjective + noun.
7 I think you ought to ...
Use these words to begin a strong suggestion.
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Robbie: Well, you know how Dad is always
talking about the kids in the ward8 and
how important it is for them to be paid
attention to?9
Ellen:	Yes.
Robbie: Well... and how hard it is because the
doctors and nurses are so busy?
Ellen:	Yes.
Robbie: Well, how would it be if you took some
time10 to work with Dad towards11
solving that problem?
Ellen:	I don't get it.12
Robbie: Like setting up a regular weekly reading
program. You and Dad. You and Dr.
Philip Stewart—going to the children's
ward once or tv, ice a week and reading
to them.
Ellen:	Not bad. Not a bad idea, Robbie. As
a matter of fact, it fits right in with13
something I'm working on right now with
the school-board committee.
Robbie: What's that?
Ellen:	I've been trying to work out a program in
the public school that will bring parents
and teachers together once a week to read
to the students—their own children,
really. By doing that, it will encourage14
reading.
Robbie: So it might fit in with a program for reading
to the kids in the hospital.
Ellen:	You're right. We'll do it! I'm going to talk
to Daddy about it right now.
Robbie: But Dad was so exhausted when he came
home from work. Why don't you talk to
him about it tomorrow?
Ellen:	You are a very smart young man, Robbie.
I think I'll wait until tomorrow'.
Robbie: You won't forget, will you?
Ellen:	Believe me, I won't. It is a great idea, and
I promise you I won't forget.
Robbie: Thanks, Mom.
Ellen:	Thank you. Robbie. [She hugs him.]
END OF ACT II
8 ward: a particular area of a hospital containing a
number of patients, such as a children's ward
* for them to he paid attention io: for someone to pay
attention to them
10 How would it be if you took some time ... ?
Use How would it be if (+ subject -I- past verb) to
make a suggestion.
11 work (with Dad) towards
You work towards a goal, something you want to
accomplish.
2 I don't get it. = I don't understand.
13 fits right in with: goes together with
14 encourage: to help make something happen
U.S. LIFE
Literacy is the ability to read and write. For many years,
the U.S. has offered programs to help the population
become functionally literate—to be able to do the
reading, writing, and arithmetic that is necessary in daily
life. These programs began when the U.S. Army wanted
to improve the literacy skills of soldiers dur mg World
War I. Today, there are literacy programs in schools and
libraries all across the country.
YOUR TURN
•	Do you think that computers will help to increase
literacy in the world—or will computers make literacy
skills less necessary?
•	Is illiteracy (not having the ability to read and write)
a problem in your country? If so, wzhat is being done
about it?
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EPISODE 20
АСТИ
Her< are some activities to help you check your understandin»’ of A< * II.
"I DON'T GET IT"
"I GET IT"
When Robbie begins to explain his plan tor a reading program in the hospital, Ellen
doesn't understand his idea. She says, "I don t get it." The lists of expressions in the
box at the right shows different ways to say that you don't understand or do understand
what someone is trying to explain.
Imagine that someone says each of the following five statements to you. All five
statements are true. Think about whether or not you understand each idea Practice
using the different expressions at the right by responding honestly to each statement
below. Of course, there are many possible ways to respond to eat h statement. Don't
worry if you don't understand it. Just say so!
I don't understand.
*
;	I don't get it.
I don't follow you.
Run that by me again.
What do you mean?
(Exactly) what d > you mean?
I don't get the picture.
Explain it all again.	।
Could you explain that again?
What are you trying to say?
I understand.
M - —
♦
I get it.
I follow you (now).
I see.
I see what you mean.
I see what you're trying to say.
1 I know what you mean.
»	I
1. "Reading is one of the main ways of transmitting a culture
from one generation to another."
2. "According to Einstein's theory of relativity, E = me1 2 3."
3. "Ihe impressionist painters used complementary colors to
create light and shadow'."
4. "In English, the present perfect verb tense relates a past
occurrence to the present moment."
5. "Many scientists expect the carbon dioxide content of the
air to double by the year 2050, and this may lead to
changes in climate patterns around the world."
SHIPS THAT PASS IN THE NIGHT
Robbie told Ellen, "You and Dad are like ships that pass in the night." lhen Robbn
slowly presented his idea for a way that Philip and Ellen could spend some time
together. In what order did he present his argument to Ellen? Number the following
items from 7 to 6 to show the correct sequence. Ehe first answer is given.
___a. "Why don t you talk to him about it tomorrow?
___b. "I think I have an idea that will bring Dad and you together in a more scheduled
way."
_Lc. "There must be a way that Dad and you can spend more time together."
___.d. "Like setting up a regular weekly reading program.... You and Dr. Philip
Stew art—going to the children's w ard once or tw ice a week and reading to them."
e. "... how would it l>e if you took some time to work with Dad towards solving
that problem?"
__f. "... vou know' how Dad is always talking about the kids in the ward and how
important it is for them to be paid attention to.... and how hard it is because
the doctors and nurses are so busy ?"

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ACT III
On the patio of the Stewarts' home the next morning.
Philip is drinking coffee and reading the newspaper.
Ellen comes onto the patio to join him.
Ellen:	Good morning. What a wonderful
morning! Don't the flowers smell
wonderful?
Philip:	Good morning, Ellen. Yes, they do. That's
why I'm reading my paper and having my
coffee on the patio this morning. [He
takes a deep breath to smell the flowers.J
Ah, it does smell sweet. How was your
school-board meeting last night? You
must've come home very late.
Ellen:	Did you find the sandwich I made for you?
Philip:	[He nods yes.] Thanks, dear. I was so
tired I didn t even finish it.
Ellen:	Philip, Г\e been working on this special
project with the school board, and I'd like
your opinion ubout it.
Philip:	What is it?
Ellen:	I've been trying to find a way to encourage
reading.
Philip:	[He laughs.] Good luck!
Ellen:	Well, I think I may have found1 a way to
do it.
Philip:	Tell me about it. I work with families
every day, Ellen. I see how people spend
their leisure time—young and old.
Ellen:	Mostly watching television. Well, that
would be OK if, and I repeat, if people
took the time to read.
Philip:	I couldn t agree with you more.
Ellen:	The question is, how do we get them to
read more?
Philip:	I think you're going to give me the answer
to that question, You have that look in
your eye.
Ellen:	I do have' an answer, Philip. Or at least I
think I do.
Philip:	Well, tell me about it.
Ellen:	Th< plan is a simple one. Involve the
entire family in a reading project.
Philip:	In the home?
Ellen:	Yes, in the home. But first in the
school-rooms.
Philip:	Hmm, interesting. But how do you plan
to do that?
1	(I) may have found... = maybe (I) found...
Use mav have + a past participle or might have
+ a past participle to refer to past possibilities.
Here is another example:
Ellen may have come home after eleven o’clock last night.
= Maybe Ellen came home after eleven o'clock iast night.
(In Episode 25, you w ill study more about the use ot
this giammar.)
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EPISODE 20
Ellen:	By arranging with the public schools to
schedule one hour a week—to start with.
During that time parents are invited
to attend—and to read along with the
children—their children.
Philip:	It can go beyond2 the school system, Ellen.
Ellen:	Really?
Philip:	I guarantee* you it would go very well in
the hospitals. My patients—mostly kids—
would love to read and be read to.
Ellen:	You think so?
Philip:	know so.
Ellen:	Maybe we can experiment with4 your
patients and see how the plan works.
Philip:	I love the idea. Would you work with me
on it?
Ellen:	I would love to, Philip. [She sits on his
lap.]
Philip:	And that way, well spend more time
together, Ellen. We just don't see each
other anymore.
Ellen:	\ou and I are very busy these days. This is
true. We need to find time to be together
more, to do things together more—
you and I. This would be a wonderful
way to accomplish that.
Philip:	I have	a	question.
Ellen:	Yes?
Philip:	What do we read?
Ellen:	To the	patients	in the ward?
Philip:	Yes.
Ellen:	Well, let's you and I talk about it. What
would you like to read to them?
[They think.]
In the hospital a few days later. Philip and Ellen are
preparing to read a poem to some sick children in
the ward.
Philip:	Mrs. Stewart and I will read a poem by
Robert Frost.
Ellen:	It's called "Stopping by Woods'’ on a
Snowy Evening."
Philip:	Would you begin, Ellen?
Ellen:	All right. "Stopping by Woods on a.Snowy
Evening" by Robert Frost. [She reads the
poem.]
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
2	beyond: outside
guarantee: promise
4	experiment with: try it w ith
5	woods: an area w'here many trees grow close together;
a forest.
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//7e reads.]
My little horse must think it queer6
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen7 lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness8 bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound s the sweep9
Of easy wind and downy flake.10
Philip:
Ellen:
END OF ACT III
Ellen &
Philip:
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,11
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
Grandpa: [He enters the children s ward with
Robbie.] You two belong on stage! That
was wonderful!
Grandpa!
Dad ... Robbie. When did you come?
Ellen:
Philip:
Grandpa: We've been listening to you both. These
are lucky kids.
Robbie: Do you enjoy reading together?
Philip:	Well, we may read together aloud at home.
Grandpa: You were right, Robbie.
Robbie: [He smiles.] I know.
Robert Frost
6	queer: strange; unusual
’ frozen: changed from water into ice
8	harness: the leather straps and metal pieces used to
attach a horse to a vehicle, such as a wagon.
9	sweep: a quick movement
10	downy flake: soft snowflakes
(his use is poetic.
11	have promises to keep
Use this structure (have/has + noun or noun phrase
4-	infinitive) to explain why someone can't do
something else.
Here are some more examples:
I can't stay because I have work to do.
He has a meeting to attend, so he won t be at the
party.
U.S. LIFE
Robert Erost (1874-1963) was one of America's most
popular poets. He received four Pulitzer Prizes for his
poetry. Many of Frost's poems are about life in the
country, in rural areas. At the same time, his poems are
famous for their philosophical ideas. He once said that
his dream was just to write “a few poems it will be hard
to get rid of."
Frost s most famous poems include "After
Apple-Picking "Mending Wall "The Road Not
Taken," and 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening."
The last is one of the most frequently studied poems
in American schools.
YOUR TURN
•	Do you enjoy reading poetry?
•	Have you ever written a poem?
•	Who are some popular poets in your country?
84 -4 EPISODE 20
Here are some a< tivities to help you check your understanding of this episode.
"STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING"
By Robert Frost
A. There are tour stanzas, or sections, in "Stopping by Woods
on a Snowy Evening." Each stanza has tour lines. This poem
has an unusual rhyme scheme, the way the poet planned the
end rhymes in the lines of the poem. In the first stanza, the
final words of the first, second, and fourth lines rhyme with
one another (know, though, snow). The final word of the
third line (here) doesn t rhyme with the other three lines
in that stanza, but it does rhyme with the first, set ond, and
fourth lines of the next stanza. Letters are often used to show
the rhyme scheme of a poem. In the first stanza here, the
rhyme scheme can be described as follows:
a
a
b
a
he letters show that lines 1, 2, and 4 rhyme, but line 3 is
different. Look for the rhymes in the rest of the poem. Which
of the following sequence of letters describes the rhvme
scheme of the other three stanzas? Check (p**) 1, 2, or 3.
B.	Which of the following statements best describes the feeling
ol the speaker in the poem? Circle /, 2, 3; or 4.
1.	I'm glad that my horse enjoys stopping here with me to
watch the snow fall.
2.	I'm feel.ng very cold, so I should hurry to the village.
3.	I would like to spend more time enjoving this beautiful
scene, but I can't because I have too much to do.
4.	I am afraid to travel through the woods in the dark, and I
know* that my little horse feels the same way.
ACT I
E'P I S О D Е
21
fciXf tyidk in & little. Poud"
alterations
jeans
exchange
garment
executive
In this episode, you will study...
VOCABULARY
dilemma
reputation
industry
sacrifice fnoun)
considerate
GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS
must have + past participle
indirect \es/no questions
idioms: better off
How’s that?
a big fish in a little pond
U.S. LIFE
•	Do Americans often change their job or career?
•	What is the Small Business Administration?
YOUR TURN
•	How many jobs do you think you will have in your
lifetime? How manv careers?
•	Would you rather work for a large corporation or for a
small business?
ACT III
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EPISODE 21
Here is the complete script with study material for Episode 21. Use these materials before or after you watch.
ACT 1	1
In Susan and Harry's apartment in Soho, a I
neighborhood in Manhattan. Susan and Harry are H
looking at Michelle as she models her new clothes.
Michelle: I really like this one Susan. Do you? I
Susan:	lurn around, Michelle. Let me see the 
back of it. [Michelle turns around.] I like
it a lot. It fits well. It doesn't need I
any alterations.1 We must've bought2 the I
right size.	I
Harry:	I like the color. She looks good in blue. I
Michelle: I like blue, too. Daddy.	I
Susan:	Try on the skirt and blouse outfit, I
Michelle—the one that Daddy wanted I
you to wear.	I
Michelle: OK. [She leaves the room.]	I
Harry:	Michelle has been a different kid since
we've been married. She’s never been
happier.	I
Susan:	And I've never been happier, Harry. [She I
kisses him.] I love her very much. She's I
been a joy.	I
Hany:	We're very lucky, the three of us ... and
becoming part of the Stewart family, too. I
Susan:	We couldn't ask for anything more,3 I
could we?	
Harry:
Susan:
Well ...
Well... ? Could we ask for anything
more?
1 alterations: changes
Here, alterations refers to any changes made to clothes
to make them fit better.
’ must've bought: obviously bought
Use must have (or must 've) + a past participle to refer
to something that obviously happened. Must have
shows that you have evidence—a clear reason to
believe something. Here, Susan says, "We must have
bought the right size." It is clear that they bought the
right size because Michelle's dress fits so well.
1 We couldn't ask for anything more. = We are lucky
to have everything we need.
4 go: move

Harry:
Michelle:
Harry:
Susan:
Well... we ...
[She enters the room in her new skirl and
blouse.] How do you like it. Daddy?
It's my favorite outfit.
It's good tor every day. It will be good for
school, Michelle.
Michelle: I like it. too. I always like skirts that go4
like this. [She twirls around to show how
the skirt moves.] Do you want to see the
winter jacket on me, Susan?
/7	in а ЛМ1& fond
Yes, I do. Change back into your jeans,5
and put on the new winter jacket we
bought today.
Michelle: OK. [She leaves the room.]
Susan:	[to Harry] What did you mean by
well... ?" You had something on your
mind when I said we couldn't ask for
anything more.
Michelle: [She enters.] Is everything all right?
Harry:
Susan:
Susan:
5 jeans: pants, usually blue, made of heavv cotton
material
Other names for jeans are blue jeans, dungarees,
denims, denim jeans, or Levi 's.
Everything is fine, Michelle.
Let's take a look at the winter jacket.
Come on over here, honey.
It's kind of warm.
It is. That's why we bought it for you. This
will be a perfect jacket for the wintertime
when it's very cold out. But it's kind of
small also. We must've bought the wrong
size.
Looks like we should've bought6 a bigger
one. I guess we ll have to exchange7 it,
too. I'm sure the store has others.
Michelle: I look silly! It is too small!
Susan:
Michelle:
Susan:
Michelle:
Susan:
Harry:
You're growing so fast. Michelle.
Can I take it off? I'm hot!
Sure. Put it back in your room, and we ll
hang everything up later.
[Michelle leaves the room.]
Susan:
6 We should've bought... = It's too bad we didn't
buy. ..
Use should have + a past participle to express a regret—
to say that you are sorry that something didn't happen.
(In Episode 24, you will study more about this point of
grammar.)
exchange: to give one thing and get back another
Here, Hairy means that they must exchange the small
jacket for a bigger one.
8 garment: clothing
9 executive: a person with much power or responsibilitx
in a company
Harry:
Susan:
Harrv:
/
Susan:
Harry:
[to Harr\[ Well, are you going to tell me
what's on your mind, Harry?
I have been offered a job with a major
accounting company in Los Angeles.
[repeating] I have been offered a job with
a major accounting company in
Los Angeles.
Los Angeles? That's a big decision.
I know. It will also affect you and your
job, if we decide to go.
Wow! It sure will. But first tell me about
the job, Harry. If it's a good one, then
we'11 make it work for us.
I have a client in the garment8 business,
on Seventh Avenue. I do his taxes every
year. He has a big sales office in
Los Angeles, and the company in
Los Angeles that does his major
accounting work is looking for an
executive.9 And he recommended me.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The first company to make denim jeans was Levi Strauss
& Co., in San I rancisco. This company has been making
jeans, or Levi's, since 1853. Today, Levi Strauss & Co.
is the largest clothing manufacturer in the world. This
company has sold more than 2.5 billion pairs of jeans.
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EPISODE 21
Susan:
Harry:
Susan:
Harry:
Susan:
Harry:
Susan:
Michelle:
I h<it's wonderful, Harry.
Yes, hut it would mean that we'd have to
move to LA.10
What about the salarv?
/
1 he real discussion comes tomorrow.
Susan, I don't plan to make any decisions
until I have a chance to talk with you
about it.
I understand, Harry.
And I don't have to make a quick decision.
Thev know that I'm married and that I
have a family.
Well, there's a lot to think about. If it's
a good job, then I've got to do some
thinking about my career opportunities
in Los zXngeles.
[She enters again.] Is everything OK?
10 LA.: Los Angeles
Many people use only the initials L.A. to refer to this
famous city in southern California.
U.S. LIFE
Many Americans change jobs during their lifetime.
In fact some Amerkans even change careers one or more
times. For example, someone who has been a teacher tor
fifteen years might decide to quit that profession in order
to begin a restaurant business. Or a banker might decide
to go back to school to study law. You s<>metimes meet older
Americans ho have tried several careers in their lifetime.
YOUR TURN
Susan:
Yes, honey.
END OF ACT I
•	Do people in your country often change jobs? Do they
often change careers?
•	How many jobs do you think vou will have in vour
lifetime? How many careers?
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j? L rlctuMii&i
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act I.
PRONUNCIATION
AND
GRAMMAR: MUST HAVE + PAST PARTICIPLE
Use must have + a past participle to refer to something that obviously happened. In conversation, must have, or
must've, is often pronounced musta.
Must have shows that you have present evidence that something happened. For example, when Susan
sees that Michelle's new dress fits perfectly, she says, "We must've bought the right size." In other words,
it is dear that they bought the right size.
A.	Complete each of the following sentences. Use must have + the past participle of the verb in parentheses. The
first answer is given.
1.	Harry told Susan he was thinking about a new job
in California. She must have been ’ surprised,
(be)
2.	Michelle's jacket was much too small, lhev
_________________the wrong size.
(buy)
3.	Michelle looked worried when she came into the
room. She the serious look
(see)
on their faces. And she______________________
(hear)
Susan and Harry talking about moving to
Los Angeles.
Fhe negative form of must have is must not have. For example, since Susan is so surprised about the job offer, she
and Harry must not have talked about it before. In other words, it is clear that they didn t talk about it before.
B.	Complete each of the following sentences about some new situations. Use must have—or must not have—
+ the pa'T participle form of the verb in parentheses.
1.	The streets are v\et. It last night.
>rain)
2.	He didn't pass the test. He_________________________________________________________________ver\ much.
(study)
3.	Her < oat isn't in the closet. She home.
4.	M\ keys aren't in my po< ket. I_______________________________________________________them in my bag.
i leave)
5.	People are still waiting outside the theater. The movie ______________________________ .yet.
begin)
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EPISODE 21
ACT II
In Susan's office. Grandpa arrives to have lunch
with Susan.
Grandpa: Hello. Hello there. [He hugs Susan.] Are
you ready tor lunch with your grandpa?
Susan:	Oh! Hi, Grandpa. Yes, of course, J am,
but my mind isn't.
Grandpa: What's the matter, Susan?	J,
Susan:	A real dilemma.1
Grandpa: Does it have anything to do with you and
Harry?
Susan:	Yes, but I don't know' where to start.
Grandpa: Maybe I can help. Tell me whnt it is,
Susan.
Susan:	Thanks, Grandpa. Please sit down. Oh!
[She takes the toy dinosaur that was on
the chair so that Grandpa can sit down.)
Harry has been ottered a job in
Los Angeles.
Grandpa: Well, this is something to think about.
Susan:	There are so many things to consider.
I here's Michelle. I wonder if a move
would be a bad thing for her.2 And my
job. I don't know if I can get a good job
in Los Angeles. And what about our
family?
Grandpa: Can I tell you what I think?
Susan:	Tell me.
Grandpa: I think that you're very successful and that
you have a fantastic reputation1 in the toy
industry.4 I think you could talk to
Mr. Marchetta, and I think he could help
you find a real good job in Los Angeles. I
He was very helpful to me, remember?
Susan:	I suppose I could call him. But I'm not so
sure that / want to leave New York, you
and the rest of our family.	I
Grandpa: Well, I'm not going to kid you, Susan.
You know we'd all miss you. But this
should be \ our decision. It's something
that only you and Harry can work out.
Susan:	li moving to L.A. is in Harry 's best interest, I
1 have to do what I can do to support him. U
Grandpa: In every marriage, sacrifices5 have to be
made by one partner from time to time.6
Susan:	And what about Michelle?
Grandpa: Well, what do you think?
1 dilemma: <i situation that requires a difficult decision
21 wonder it a move would be a bad thing for her.
This is an indirect \es/no question lorm. The word if
comes before the subject (a move). In a direct yes/no
question (such as Would a move be a bad thing for
her?), an auxiliary (such as would) comes before
the subject.
 reputation: what most people think about someone;
w hy someone is well known or respe< ted
4 industry: business
The toy industry refers to all the businesses that produce
toys.
1 sacrifices: things vou do not give yourself or do not do
for yourself—in order to help someone* else*
6 from time to time: sometimes; once in a while
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Susan:	I think Michelle is better off7 staying
where she is.
Grandpa: What does she think?
Susan:	I don't know tor sure.
Grandpa: Well, you'll have to ask her.
Susan:	I think I'm going to have a talk with8
Mr. Marchetta and get his feelings about
my leaving. And about helping me find
a job in Los Angeles.
Grandpa: Good idea.
Susan:	I II call him right now*. No point in9
delaying.10 Thanks, Grandpa. [She calls
Mr. Marchetta.]
A little later that day. Harry and his business friend
Bill York are having lunch at a restaurant. Bill is
talking about the job opening in Los Angeles.
Bill:	Harry, it's the pertect job tor you. You'll
love it.
Harry:	It's a big decision for me, Bill. And I have
to discuss it with my wife. I don't know' if
it's right for her.
Bill:	She’ll love it. It's a once-in-a-lifetime11
otter, Harry.
Harry:	OK. Tell it to me again.
Bill:	The company is Cratt and Craft, the biggest
accounting company in the country.
Harry:	I know the company well. It's big.
Bill:	The biggest.
Harry:	Yeah, yeah. The biggest. When do I have
to let vou know?
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Bill:	Tall it over. Think it over. Let me know
by the end of the w eek.12
Harry:	When would we have to move?
Bill:	As soon as possible.
Harry:	I also have my daughter to consider.
I don't warn to interrupt her school year.13
Bill:	Let me know b\ the end ot the w'eek. It's
a great opportunity for you, Harry. Believe
me. /He shakes Harr\ s hand as he get-
read у to leave.]
Harry:	I know.
Bill:	Craft and Craft is the biggest in the <<>untry.
[He leaves.]
Harry:	Yeah, I know. The biggest.
better off: in a be tter situation or condition
8 have a talk with: to talk seriously with
9 No point in (delaying). = There is no good reason
(t<) delay).
,0 delaying: waiting until later
11	once-in-a-lifetime
Use this phrase to refer to a wonde rful opportunity.
12	Let me know by (the end of the week). = fell me1
before (the end ot the week).
13	I don't want to interrupt her school year.
Harry means that he doesn't want Michelle to leave
her present class before the end of the school term,
or semester.
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In Susan and Harry's apartment that evening. Susan
and Harry are discussing the job offer in Los Angeles.
Susan:	I think Michelle is asleep now. Let's talk.
Harry:	I met with Bill York today.
Susan:	And I talked with Mr. Marchetta. Did
York make the offer?14
Harry:	Yup. He asked me if I want the job.
Susan:	That's exciting, Harry. W hat was it?
Harry:	A vice-presidency with the biggest
accounting company in tne country—
Craft and Cratt.
Susan:	Aren't you excited about that?
Harry:	Sure I am. But there's so much more to
consider.
Susan:	I talked to Mr. Marchetta.
Harry:	What did he sav? Did vou tell him about
me?
Susan:	Of course, Harry. I want what's best for
you, and I think I can get a good job
through Mr. Marchetta in Los Angeles
also.
Harry’. You re kidding.
Susan:	No, I'm not kidding. I talked with him,
and he understands completely. He has a
major toy buyer in Los Angeles, and he's
pretty sure that I can get a good job there.
Harry:	Unbelievable!
Susan:	But I think we should talk to Michelle
about all ot this.
Harry:	You're right. We'll talk to her about it.
Susan:	And how do you feel about taking the job
in Los Angeles?
Harry:	How should I feel? It's the biggest
company in the < ountry.
Susan:	Well, then you feel good about taking it?
Harry:	Well... I feel fine about it. Why
shouldn't I?
END OF ACT II
14 make the offer: to otter it
• You may use to make an offer instead of to offer for
business situations, such as a job offer.
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ACT II
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act II.
INDIRECT
YES/NO QUESTIONS
I don't know if ?
a good job in Los Angeldk.
Direct ves/no quetions begin with an auxiliary before the subject.
For example, Susan wonders,
'( an I get a good job in Los Angeles?"
(The auxiliary can comes before the subject /.)
Indirect ves/no questions begin with phrases such as I wonder
if. . . or / don't Know if. ... After /7, do not put the auxiliary
before the subje< t. For example, Susan tells Grandpa,
"I don t know if I can get a good job in Los Angeles."
(The auxiliary can comes after the subject /.)
When a direct question begins with the auxiliary do, does, or
did, the indirect question has no auxiliary after if. Study the
following examples:
DIRECT	INDIRECT
Do they want to move? —> I'm not sure if thev want to move.
Does he like the offer? —> I don't know if he likes the offer.
Did she know about it? —♦! wonder if she knew about it.
A. Read each of the Following direct questions. Then complete the indirect question below each one. fhe first
answer is given.
1. Will Harry take the job?
I'm not sure if Harn will take the job.
2. Would a move be a bad thing for Michelle?
I wonder a bad thing foi
Michelle.
3. Dues Susan want to leave New York?
I don't know to leave New York.
4. Have thev talked about this before?
B. Look at the picture. Read Bill York's three thoughts
about his job otter to Harry. Then complete the
sentences below.
1. Bill is wondering _________________________
2. He ants to know______________________________________
3. He isn't sure------------------------------------------------------
I'd like to know about this before.
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EPISODE 21
ACT III
Ihe next day. Susan and Michelle are setting the
table for dinner.
Michelle: I love my school. I have so many good
friends fhete now. I wouldn't miss a day
even it I were really sick.
Susan:	Come and sit dow n tor a minute. Michelle.
I'd like to talk to you about something.
Something important.
Michelle: What's wrong, Susan?
Susan:	Oh, there's nothing wrong, Michelle.
But your daddy and I are talking about
something that I'd like your opinion about.
Michelle: I know. I heard vou talking about it the
other night when I was trying on my new
clothes. It's about moving to Los Angeles.
Susan:	You're right. How do vou feel about it?
Michelle: Well, I realty wouldn't want to move,
but...
Susan:	But?
Michelle: But if you and Daddy wanted to I guess
you know what's best for the family and
for me.
Susan:	That's very considerate1 of you, Michelle.
But what about your friends?
Michelle: I'd miss them a lot, but I know what it
feels like to miss someone.
Susan:	Honey, we don't have to move if you're
not going to be happy about it.
Michelle: Does Daddy want to move?
Susan:	I think so. He's going to tell us tonight
about the job otter.
A little later that evening. Harry arrives. He is ready
to eat dinner with the family.
Harry:	Well, how was everybody's day today?
Susan:	Michelle was chosen to do the school
poster2 for the play this year.
Harry:	Congratulations, Michelle! That's
something! And how was your day,
Susan?
Susan:	I see you're in a good mood.3 Why don t
you tell us about your day.
Harry:	I met with Bill York
Susan:	It's OK to talk about it, Harry. Michelle
knows all about it.
Harry:	Really?
Susan:	Really, Harry. Michelle and I have all
kinds of feelings about leaving New York,
the family, and friends. But if you think
you should take the job, we're behind
you.
1	considerate: kind; thinking about other people's
feelings
2	poster: a large sign put up in a public place
3 in a good mood: feeling good for now
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Harry:	What about Michelle's school?
Susan:	We'll move after the school term.
Harry:	What about her new friends?
Michelle: I'll make new friends wherever we are as
long as we're together.
Susan:	We're a family, Harry. Whatever you
think is right for you is right for us.
Harry:	I am so touched.4 The two of you are
really something.
Michelle: We love you, Daddy.
Harry:	And I love you.
Susan:	OK. Now, tell us about your talk with
Mr. York. Did you take the job?
Harry:	Nope.
Michelle:	What?
Susan:	No? You	didn't take it?
Harry:	No, I did	not take the	job.
Michelle: But, Daddy, I thought...
Susan:	Harry, you didn't turn it down'- because
of me...
Michelle: Or me?
Harry:	No, no. I turned it down because of me.
Susan:	How's that?6
Harry:	Well, I began to think about you and
about Michelle, and then I asked myself,
do I really want to work for the biggest
company in the country?
Susan:	And?
Harry:	And I don't. I went into business for
myself because I like being my own boss.
I run my own company. I'm a big fish in
a little pond.7 I'm not really sure I want
to be a little fish in a big pond.
Michelle: Oh, Daddy, does that mean we don't have
to move?
Harry:	That s right, sweetheart.
Susan:	Are you sure?
Harry:	I couldn't be more sure,	Susan.
Susan:	I'm glad if you are, Harry.
Harry:	And besides, how could I live in
Los Angeles when ali my favorite
people live here?
Susan:	Your favorite people?
Michelle: Who's that?
Harry:	The Stewart family, of course.
END OF ACT III
4	touched: affected emotionally
5	turn (it) down: refuse (it)
6	How's that? = Excuse me? I don't understand.
7	I'm a big fish in a little pond.
Harry means that his company is small, but he controls
it. Use the phrase a 6/g /Zsh in a little pond to refer to
someone who has a good position and doesn't have
competition from many other people. In other words,
you might use this expression to refer to someone
who has an important position in a small company. In
a large company, this person probably would not be
as important.
U.S. LIFE
Harry enjoys working for his own small business. The
Small Business Administration is a U.S. government
agency established in 1953. It lends money to small
businesses to help them grow. The Small Business
Administration also helps small businesses receive
government contracts.
1ЕГ YOUR TURN
•	Would you rather work for a large corporation or tor a
small business?
•	What kind ot small business might you like to own?
EPISODE 21
Here are some a< tivities to help you check your understanding of this episode.
"A BIG FISH IN A LITTLE POND"
A. What is the meaning of the underlined expression in each of the follow ing lines from this episode? Circle a or b.
1.	Susan: We couldn't ask for anything more ...
a.	We have everything we need’
b.	We weren't able to ask more questions.
2.	Grandpa: ... you have ajantastic reputation in
the tov industry.
a.	you work very hard
b.	people respect you
3.	Grandpa: In every marriage,
sacrifices have to be made . ..
a. you have to live without (or give up) things
b. you have to build things
4.	Susan: I II call him right now.
No point in delay mg
a.	Don't talk about it.
b.	There is no reason to wait.
6.	Susan: I see >ou're in a good mood.
a.	feeling good
b.	in perfect health
7.	Harry: I am so touched.
a.	holding you
b.	feeling strong emotions
8.	Susan: Harry, you didn't turn it down because
of me . ..
a.	refuse the offer
b.	accept a lower salary
9.	Harry: I m a big fish in a little pond.
a.	important in my own small company
b.	in a large company, but I m not very important
5. Susan: That's very considerate of you. Michelle.
a. kind
h. intelligent
R. Harry decides not to take the job in the big company because he likes being "a big fish in a little pond." What
were some other reasons that Harrv and his family wanted to stay in New York and not move to ( alitornia?
Check (и*) each item that gives a reason for Harry's decision not to accept the job offer.
1.	Susan has a good job in New York.
2.	The new job doesn't < Tfer enough money.
3.	Michelle has many good friends.
4.	The Stewart tamily lives in New York.
_____5. Mr. Marchetta can t help Susan find a job in
Los Angeles.
_____6. Michelle likes her school.
ACT I
"Gateefi, GltoieeA."
In this episode, you will study...
lullab\
torn
pursue
accept
VOCABULARY
raising a child1
pressure
establish
anxious
GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS
idioms: wrestling with the question
in the meantime
to the best of my ability
gerunds and infinitives
ACT II
U.S. LIFE
• When did American women begin to take jobs outside
the home?
• What percentage of American mothers are working?
YOUR TURN
•	Are two incomes usuallv necessary to ъирроп a family
in your country?
•	How do men in your country feel about having their
wives work?
ACT III
Goaeea- Choice 1
98 •' EPISODE 22
Here is the complete script with study material for Episode 22. Use these materials before or after you watch.
АСГ I
In the Stewarts' home one evening. Marilyn Stewart
is singing a popular lullaby1 So her baby, Max.
Marilyn: "Rock-a-bye, baby, on the tree top
When the wind blows,	J
The cradle2 will rock.3
When the bough4 breaks,
1 he cradle will fall,	W
And down will come bab\,
Cradle and all."	s
Later that night. Marilyn is in the living room. She
is looking at the fashion designs she has drawn.
Richard enters.
Richard: Hi, Marilyn. What are you doing?
Marilyn: Just sketching.5 I've been thinking a lot
about our responsibilities in the past few
v\ eeks.	
1	lullaby: a song for putting a baby to sleep
2	cradle: a small bed for a baby
Richard:
Marilyn:
Richard:
Marilyn:
I never stop thinking about them.
I've been wrestling with the question6 of
whether I go back to work or not.
Richard:
I see.
And I'm torn.7 I really want to go bac k
to work, use my talents, and pursue8 mv
career in fashion design like we always
thought I would. But now ... I want to be
with Max as a tull-time mother, especially
when he's a babv.
I really understand, Marilyn. But you never
have to worry about Max. There's Mother
and Grandpa ... and I can always arrange
my photo schedule around your schedule,
if that will help.
Marilyn:
Ric hard:
Marilvn:
Richard:
Marilyn:
Richard:
Mariyn:
Richard:
It's not the same, Richard.
Have you discussed going back to work
with your boss?
Rita Mae called yesterday.
Ah! That’s what's got you9 thinking, isn'
3	rock: to move back and forth or from side to side
4	bough: a large branch of a tree
5	sketching: making simple drawings quickly
6	wrestling with the question: having trouble deciding
’torn: uncertain; not sure what to decide
8	pursue: to continue with
4	got (you): made (you) start to do or feel something
She wants to know when I think I’ll be
returning to the boutique.
And you said ... ?
I said I'd give her an answer in a few
days ... that I wasn't sure.
I'm sure Rita Mae will understand and
wait until you re ready to go back to
work.

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Marilyn: VXell, maybe she will, and maybe she I
won't. Who knows? It I don't accept10 her й
offer, maybe she il find someone else •
in the meantime,11 and when I'm read to В
go bar k. there won't be a job for me. В
Richard:	That s something to consider.	You’ve	got	E
yourself to think about,	too.	I
Marilyn: But I am thinking about myself. Don't you
see?	
Richard:	What do vou mean?	В
Marilyn:	It's not just the job. It's	also	my	career	as	I
Max s mother. That s the wav I look at it. I I
have two career opportunities at the same 8
time. Mv career as a fashion designer and
my < areer as a mother.	В
Richard: I never really thought about being a
mother as a ( areer. I guess you do have
two career opportunities and a decision to В
make.	В
[Thev hear the babv cry.]	В
Marilyn:	I hear Max.	В
Richard:	I'll go to him.	В
Marilyn:	No, that's OK.	I'll	do it.	I
END OF	ACT I	I
10 accept: to say yes to; take an otter
11 in the meantime: while waiting; the time between;
meanwhile
U.S. LIFE
Before World War II, most American women did not
work outside the home. Between 1941 and 1945, mo
than 6 million women took jobs outside the home to.
the first time. Since then, the number of women in the
workplace has greatlv increased. In most American,
families, both the husband and w ife must work in ordei
to afford a home or a college education for their
children.
L3? YOUR TURN
Are two incomes usually necessary to support a family
in your country?
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100 -J EPISODE 22
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act 1.
IDIOMS IN ACTION
A. Complete each of the following sentences. ( hoose
a or b. Write the correct words on the blank lines,
1.	Marilyn is "wrestling with the question" of whether
or not she should go back to_________________
a. work	b. school
2.	She says she teels "torn." She wants to pursue her
career as a_________________________________________
a. fashion designer b. fashion photographer
3.	But she also wants to be with Max as a
	mother.
a. part-time	b. full-time
4.	Marilyn that her boss will keep
her j< Ъ for her.
a. is sure	b. isn't sure
B.	Richard tries to make Marilyn feel better. He mentions three things that might help Marilyn decide what to do.
Which of the following ideas doesn't Ri( hard mention? Circle the letter of that item.
a.	Ellen.and Grandpa are home to take care of Max.
b.	Rita Mae will wait until Marilyn is ready to go back to.work.
c.	Richard will get a second job.
d.	Richard < an change his work schedule so that he can take care ol Max.
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ACT II
Saturday morning. Marilyn and her mother-in-law
Ellen are on the patio with Max.
Ellen:
Ellen:
Marilyn:
Ellen:
[She puts Max 's teddy bear in his playpen.]
There's your teddy bear, Max.
He just loves that teddy bear that Grandpa
Philip bought for him.
I took him to Philip's office yesterday for a
checkup. You should have seen the look
on his face when Mollv gave him the
injection.1
Oh, did he cry?
Marilvn: No. My dear little boy just looked up at
me as if to say, "Mama, what are they
doing to me? Help!''
Ellen:
Marilyn:
Ellen:
How did you feel? Tell the truth. Didn't
you feel terrible?
i sure did. I held him closely. I kissed the
top of his dear little head. He looked up
at me. He tried to smile. Being with him
helped.
Helped him? Or helped you?
Marilyn: Being a mother is not easy,2 if that s what
you mean.
Ellen:	Speaking of being a mother, I've been I
meaning to ask you what you were 1
thinking about regarding going back to I
work. I know Rita Mae called. I can I
imagine what is going through your head. 1
Marilyn: I m sure vou can. Ellen.	I
Ellen:	1 here are so many things to < onsider. One I
thing that makes it easier for you is that 1
5 ou have us. Max will always have a f‘
family member to watch over him w'hile I
you're at work I didn't ha\e that when Я
Richard and Susap wt »orn.	I
1 injection:
2 Being a mother is not easy.
You can also say, "It's not easy to be a mother."
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M.irilvn: W hat did vou do?	I
f
Ellen:	I chose to continue with my career as г
a music teacher. We hired a woman to
watch Richard and then Susan, and *
I continued with my career.	9
Marilyn: Do you think you made the right decision?
Ellen:	I think I did. But when Robbie was born, 
I decided to give full-time attention to
raising3 Robbie. I felt differently at that 1
time.	I
Marilyn: And you gave up your career as a music
teacher?	I
Ellen:	Mot exactly. I continued to teach piano
lessons at home.	Я
Marilyn: Mow did you feel about being away when
Susan and Richard were babies?	I
Ellen:	I think I did the right thing tor them and
tor myself and tor Philip. We needed the 
money. Remember?	g
Marilyn: Well, we do too, Ellen. Everything I earn
helps us toward# getting that house we *
want and need.	£
Saturday afternoon. Susan joins Ellen, Marilyn, and
Max <>n the patio.	f
Susan:	I can't wait till he's just a little older. Oui
toy company makes the most wonderful I
toys for kids.	I
Marilyn: Max thanks vou. I thank you. And Richard I
thanks you. Now may I please sa\ hello? S
Susan:	[to Marilyn] Hello, [to Ulen] Hello. I miss I
Max and think about him all week long. I
We talk about him at dinnertime.	В
Ellen:	Will you please try to relax? I've never I
seen you so wound up.4
Marilyn: \ou seem to be enjoxing the pressure.5
Susan:	The truth is, I am. My job is not an easy «
one, but I really enjoy it.
Marilyn: That is exa< tly what I wanted to talk to
you about, Susan.
Susan:	What's the problem?	I
Ellen:	Marilyn's caieer.	I
Marilyn:	Well, my choic e of careers.	I
Susan:	Choice?	I
Marilyn:	My career as a fashion	designer versus6
'	my career as a mother.	I
। Susan:	Why does it have	to	be one or the other? I
I Ellen:	That's what I said.	I
Marilyn:	How s that?	I
Susan:	Why can't you do	both?	I
Ellen:	She's right.	
Marilvn:	Both?
I_____i_______________________________________________I
3 raising: helping a child -,row up
A synonym for this meaning of ra/se is bring up.
•♦wound up: full of nervous energy and excitement
5 pressure: demands that need immediate attention;
strain or stress
6 versus: against; and on the other side
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Susan:
Ellen:
Marilyn:
Ellen:
Susan:
Marilyn:
Ellen:
Susan:
Ellen:
Marilyn:
Susan:
Marilyn:
Ellen:
Marilyn:
Susan:
Ellen:
Marilyn:
Ellen:
Well, that's what I do. I have a job, and I К
have Michelle. I take care of both
to the best of my ability.7 It's not easv, but
what is?	I
Xnd that's what I did. I did both with к
Richard and Susan, and I did both with 
Robbie.	J
I thought you staved home with Robbie? I
I did. But I was lucky enough to have a
career as a music teacher which I could ft
continue at home.	fl
Why can't vou work at home, Marilyn? Г
'iou re very talented. Designing dresses is J
a career vou could establish8 out of \our S
home, couldn't you?
I don't know why I didn't think oi it. It
seems so simple now . For a year or two I
could stay at home with Max and do my Ь
dress designs.	j
And you could make your dresses at 
home.	4
Sounds like a great way to solve the
problem.	fl
That could solve your problem, Marilyn. I
I'm going to call Rita Mae at home and
ask her to come by and talk about it. She
wants to see Max, anyway.	Ц
I think that really answers your questions, 
Marilyn. You can do it. Do your designs I
at home—here.	I
And let Rita Mae do the selling9 at the
boutique.	S
And you can both benefit financially.10 и
I'm going to call Rita Mae right now. Oh,
Susan, thank you so much for coming all 1
this wav from the citv to talk to me about S
it. I hope you don't mind having 
taken so much time away from your busy i
schedule.	S
Are you kidding. I don't mind at all. As a
matter of fact, I came to spend some time I
with my tavorite nephew. [She bends over to
the play pen.]	I
I think you should call Rita Mae right now. j
I think your idea of working at home is A
perfect.
I don't know what I would do without
you. I'm lucky to have you all.	fl
We are luckv to have y ou Marilyn. fl
And so is Max.	fl
END OF ACT II	|
7 to the best of mv ability: as well as I can
8 establish: to start; set up
"do the (selling): take the responsibility for (selling)
10 benefit financially: to get a positive result by receiving
monev; earn a profit
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EPISODE 22
АСТИ
ActutitieA
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act II.
GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES
PARI 2
he subject ot a sentence is sometimes a gerund (-/ng) verb
phrase.
Example: Being a mother is not easy.
You can also say the same information by putting the word it in
the subject position and by using an infinitive phrase (to 4- simple
verb) after the main verb and its complement or object.
Example: It's not easy to be a mother.
Write each of the folowing sentences in a different way. Follow the example above. Write the new sentences on the
blank lines at the right. The first answer is given.
1.	Caiing for a child takes a lot of time
2.	Playing with a baby is so much tun.
3.	Working at home would be wonderful.
4.	It's great to be in this family.
5.	It's alwavs so easv for me to find someone who
/ /
will listen.
It takes a lot of time to care for a child.
tLLEN'S CHOICES
What did Ellen do when each of her three children were younger? VXrite a or b in the box below each of the
photographs.
a.	She hired a baby-sitter and taught music outside the home.
b.	She took care ot the baby herself and taught music at home.
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ACT III
Saturday night. Marilyn and Fllen are playing with
Max.
Ellenf [She looks at Max in his playpen.] Hi, big
guy.
[The doorbell rings.]
Marilyn: 1 hat must be Rita Mae.
Ellen:	She sure got here quickly. That's a good I
sign.1 She must like you and your work, I
Marilyn.	I
Marilyn: I think she's just anxious2 to see Max. She I
loves children. [She goes to the door.] I
Rita Mae:	Hi, Marilyn.	I
Marilyn:	Welcome. It's so nice of you to come.	I
Rita Mae:	Oh, I just wanted to see your baby, Max.	I
Ellen:	Hello, Rita Mae.	I
Rita Mae:	[to Ellen] I haven't seen you since the	I
hospital.	I
Ellen:	I'm Ellen Stewart, Marilyn's	I
mother-in-law. [She shakes Rita Mae's	I
hand.]	I
Rita Mae:	We met at the hospital. Hello. How are	I
you?	I
Ellen:	I remember. How are you?	1
Rita Mae:	Oh, and there is Max! Oh! My, how he's	
grown!3 [She gives Marilyn a present ] A
little present tor Max.	I
Marilv n: [She opens the present. It is a silver spoon.] I
Oh, it's beautiiul, Rita Mae!
You shouldn't have.4	В
Rita Mae: It's nothing. It's just a little present for I
Max.	
Ellen:	Can I get you some coffee or tea or a cold I
drink, Rita Mae?	I
1	That’s a good sign. = I hat means something good
probably will happen.
2	anxious: excited for something to happen; eager
Rita Mae:
Ellen:
Oh, nothing, thank you.
Well, I will leave you two to talk, [to Max]
Come on, you big guy. Yes, come on. [She
picks up the baby.] That's it.
3 My, how he's grown! = He has grown so much!
(Here, the word my shows surprise.)
4 You shouldn't have. = You shouldn't have brought a
gift; it wasn't necessary to bring a gift.
(In Episode 24, you will study more about the use of
this grammar.)
Ellen:
[to Rita Mae] It's nice seeing you. Let me
know if you need anything. [She leaves.]
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Rita Mae:
Marilyn:
Rita Mae:
Marilyn:
Rita Mae:
Marilyn:
Rita Mae:
Marilyn:
Rita Mae:
Marilyn:
Rita Mae:
Marilyn:
Rita Mae:
Marilyn:
Rita Mae:
Marilyn:
Rita Mae:
Marilyn:
Rita Mae:
Marilyn:
Rita Mae:
Marilyn:
Rita Mae:
Marilyn:
Rita Mae:
‘ hanks, Ellen.
Thanks, Ellen.
OK, Marilyn. You sounded like you ve
made a decision when you called me.
I'm all ears.”
I have made a decision, Rita Mae. ! ve
decided to stay at home and be a full-time
mother.
I'm 2'^appointed, but I respect your I
decision. If I had a child6 as cute as Max, |r
I might do the same thing.
But I haven't finished telling you the other
half of my decision.
The other half?
Yes. I think I can stay at home and take
care of Max and continue my career. и
Sounds interesting. Let me hear it. I
Do you remember our talks about
custom-designed dresses for the
boutique?
I sure do.
Why can t I design dresses for you here
at home? And make them here. Have the
fittings here, too.
And I could do the selling and the pricing8
at the boutique.
Exactly.	I
Oh! What kind of dresses would you
design?	I
I've thought about that for some time.	1
Yes?	1
Wedding dresses.	J
Wedding dresses? Brilliant idea! There's
a big market9 today in wedding dresses.
That's what I thought.
I like the idea very much. And if it's I
successful, we can expand18 to all kinds I
of dresses.	£
I hat's what I thought.
As a matter of fact, I have a customer
for your first wedding dress. My niece is I
getting married, and I've been trying to
find just rhe right thing for her. Marilyn, I
you're going to design my niece's dress. I
That’ll be our first one, and then we'll use
it to sell others.	I
Do you really mean it?	I
I really mean it. It's a simple idea, and
it will work. You can certainly design I
dresses. I know that. And there's no I
reason why you can't do it from your 
home.	I
5 I'm all ears. = I'm ready to listen.
8 If I had a child ...
Use the past verb form (had} after if to refer to a
present unreal condition (Rita Mae doesn t have a
child).
(In Episode 24, you will study more about the use of
this grammar.)
7	custom-designed: designed for a a special order
8	pricing: deciding about the prices of things to sell
9	a big market: many people with the desire to buy a
certain item
10	expand: to make (the business) bigger
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Marilyn: I'm so excited! I can't wait to tell Richard! I
Rita Mae: If I had a baby like Max, I'd want to stay
home and be near him all the time, too. I
You're making the right decision for Max
and for yourself too, Marilyn.	J
Marilyn: It all sounds so easy.	£
Rita Mae: Now the hard work begins.	|
Marilyn: Would you like to see some ot my designs
that I've been working on?	I
Rita Mae: I'd love to. [She begins to look at Marilyn 's я
dress designs.] Ooh! Oh, that's wonderful!
Ooh...	|
END OF ACT III
U.S. LIFE

As recently as 1970, public-opinion polls indicated that
most American men did not want their wives to work
outside the home. But today, most husbands approve
of their wives having a job. In tact the majority of
American wives now work outside the home. About
60% of mothers with children under the age of six are
now employed. /Xnd about 70% of mothers with
school-age children are now working, too.
YOUR TURN
•	Do many mothers in vour country work outside the
home?
•	How do men in your country feel about having their
wives work:
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EPISODE 22
ACT III
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of this episode.
WORKING MOTHERS
Use the clues to complete this crossword puzzle.
ACROSS
1. Many mothers of young children offers for
jobs outside the home.
3. It is a big responsiblility to_a child.
5.	A mother often sings a_________to help a baby
fall asleep.
6.	Because of financial, or strain, most
families need two incomes.
7.	New mothers sometimes feel about
whether or not to take a job outside the home.
DOWN
2. Like Marilyn, some mothers are able to,
or set up, a new business from the home.
4. Many mothers are_____________with the question of
whether or not they should stay at home with their
young children.
6. Marilyn will her career as a fashion
designer.
WORKPLACE
Marilyn will design wedding dresses for Rita Mae's
boutique. Will each of the following actions happen
at Marilyn's home or at the boutique? Circle the letter
of each correct choice.
1.	designing the dress
a. at home
2.	making the dress
a. at home
3.	fitting the dress
a. at home
4.	pricing the dress
a. at home
5.	selling the dress
a. at home
b. at the boutique
b. at the boutique
b. at the boutique
b. at the boutique
b. at the boutique
ACT I
‘ил Gownundy (ietdeA,"
vacant
funds
furniture
council
inspection
In this episode, you will study...
VOCABULARY
generous
volunteer (noun)
stamina
unit\
contribution
GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS
ACT II
idioms: getting down to
get a handle on
roll (their) sleeves up
fix (it) up
indirect information questions
U.S. LIFE
•	About how many different newspapers are published
in the U.S. each day?
•	What kinds of activities do community centers offer?
КГ YOUR TURN
•	Which newspaper is your favorite? Why?
•	Have you ever participated in activities at a community
center? If so, which activities did you enjoy most?
ACT III
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110
EPISODE 23
Here is the complete script with study material for Episode 23. Use these materials before or after you watch.
ACT I
Grandpa, Malcolm Stewart, is sitting on the patio of
the Stewarts' home. He is bothered by an article he
is reading in the morning newspaper.
Robbie: [He enters the patio.] Morning, Grandpa.
Is something the matter, Grandpa? I
Grandpa: The editorial1 in this paper2 has my friend
Nat Baker real upset. Ah! I'll read it to
you. "The old library building on
Chestnut Street, which has been vacant3
for over a year now, was supposed to4
be made into a community center5 to
serve the senior citizens as well as6 the
younger people of Riverdale. Due to
lack of8 funds9 for the repainting10 of
the interior11 of the building and for the
furniture12 needed, the plans for the
community center have been postponed13
indefinitely."14 He's coming over to talk
about it.
Robbie: Is it that serious a problem, Grandpa?
Grandpa: It is. Nat's not as lucky as I am, Robbie.
He doesn't have any family with him. He
lives alone and depends on places like a
communitv center to be with people-
people his own age.
Robbie: But there's the old community center on
Elm Street.
Grandpa: It's small, and the problem is that it's set
up primarilyfor kids to play.	I
Ping-Pong16 tables, soda machines, and lots
of music. It's too noisy for some older
people like Nat.
Robbie: I never realized that.
Grandpa: It's hard for some older people to take17
all that noise. That s why the new
community center is a good idea. Part of
the building for older people, part of the
building for younger	people.	•*
Robbie:	I see what you mean.	I
[The doorbell rings.]	I
Grandpa:	That must be Nat.	I
Robbie: It could be Alexandra. She's coming over
this morning to help me with my math.
[He answers the door.]
Alexandra:Hi, Robbie.
Robbie: Hi, Alexandra. Come on in. Do you want
something cold to drink?
Alexandra: I'd love some cola, please.	I
1 editorial: a newspaper article that gives the editor's
opinion about something in the news
1 paper: newspaper
1 vacant: empty; not occupied
4	was supp< sed to: was expected to
5	community center: a place where people of the same
neighborhood meet for activities
6	as well as: and also
7	due to: because of
8	lack of: not having
9	funds: money for a certain purpose
10	repainting: painting again
The prefix re- means 'again."
11	interior: the inside part of something
The outside part of something is the exterior.
12	furniture: things in a home or office that you can
move and that make the place ready for living
Tables, chairs, a sofa, and a bed are pieces of
furniture.
11	postponed: decided not to do until later; delayed
14 indefinitely: without a sure time or date in the future
15 primarily: mainly; especially
*• Ping-Pong: table tennis
17	take: to tolerate; endure; suffer with
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Robbie: Cola coming up. I really appreciate you 
coming over to help me with my math. I
My final exam is next Tuesday.	I
Alexandra: You're so good in all your other subjects.
I just can't understand why you have so
many problems with math.	К
Grandpa: /He enters the kitchen.] Hi, Alexandra. I
Alexandra: Hi, Mr. Stewart.
Grandpa: I thought that was Nat Baker who rang the
front doorbell. Don't let me interrupt18
you.
Robbie: No problem, Grandpa. We're just having
some cola before getting to the tough
stuff — math.
Alexandra: He'll do anything to avoid
getting down to19 math lessons,
Mr. Stewart.
Grandpa: I was the same way.	I
18	interrupt: to stop something from continuing
19	getting down to: to start doing some difficult work
20	get a handle on: to find a way to understand
-'skip: not do something
Robbie: Really, Grandpa?
Grandpa: Really. I didn't like math I wasn't good
at it, and I didn't like studying it.
Robbie: But you had to be good at math. You
graduated from engineering school.
Grandpa: I was. But not in high school. For some
reason, I couldn't get a handle on20 it.
Then, in college, I became good at it.
Alexandra:Then there's hope for Robbie.
Robbie: I can't wait. You think I can just skip21 it
now and get to it at college?
Alexandra: You II never get to college to find out,
Robbie, if you skip it now.
[The doorbell rings.]
Grandpa: That must be Nat. [He goes to the door.]
Alexandra:Sit down. Robbie. Let s get to work.
Grandpa: [He enters with Nat Baker.] I'd like you
to meet my friend Nat Baker. This is
Alexandra Pappas, and this is my
grandson Robbie, whom I think you've
met once or twice before.
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Alexandra: Nice to meet you, Mr. Baker.
Robbie: Hi, Mr. Baker. We met before.
Nat:	Where?
Robbie: In town. At the hardware store.22
Nat:	I remember now. Right. Hi. [to Alexandra]
Hello, Alexandra.
Grandpa: Don't let us keep you from-4 your math
tutoring,24 Robbie. I know you want to
get to it.
Robbie: Stay ... stay.
Alexandra:! told you. He II use any excuse25 to
avoid math.
Nat:	Did you read the story in the paper,
Malcolm?
Grandpa: I did.
Nat:	It s a serious matter for a lot of us.
A serious matter.
Grandpa: It is. Come on out to the patio. We'll talk
about it out there.
Nat:	Thanks, [to Robbie] Nice to meet
you ... again.
Alexandra: What's the problem?
Robbie: Come on! You'll hear about it.
[He and Alexandra walk toward the patio.]
END OF ACT I
22	hardware store: a store that sells items used to make
and repair things around the house
You can buy these items in a hardware store:
23	keep (you) from: stop (you) from (doing something)
24	tutoring: teaching students one at a time
25	excuse: an explanation given for not doing something
U.S. LIFE
The English word newspaper does not really describe
everything that you can read in this kind of publication.
In addition to stories about recent events (news),
newspapers also include opinions, advertising, and other
non-news items.
Newspapers in the U.S. are protected by the "Freedom
of the Press'' clause of the First Amendment to the U.S.
Constitution, the basic laws of the United States. This
amendment guarantees that the government will not
interfere with the right of newspapers to print truthful
statements.
There are about 2,600 newspapers published in the U.S.
About 1,800 of these are daily papers. The New York
Times, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times
are three of the most important daily papers for foreign
and domestic news.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The first American newspaper was called Publick
Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick. This
paper was first published in Boston in 1690. In 1704,
the Boston News-Letter was started. This was the first
regularly published newspaper in the American
Colonies.
YOUR TURN
•	Is there a "free press" in your country?
•	Which newspaper is your favorite? Why?
•	In your nath e language, does the word for newspaper
include the meaning of the word news?
УЛе Смииши/у (ЗенЖел,	113
ACT 1

Here are some а< tivities to help you check your understanding of Act I.
NEWSPAPERS IN THE U.S.A.
Grandpa read an editorial in a local newspaper. According to
the newspaper, w hich of the following statements are correct?
Put a check (p*) next to the number of each true item.
—1. There were plans to change a library into a community
center.
—2. There will soon be enough money to paint the inside
of the building.
__3. All the furniture tor the new community c< nter was
bought more than a year ago.
—4. The new community center will be on Elm Street.
___5. No one is using the building right now'.
___6. The new center will be used only by senior citizens.
PHRASES IN ACTION
Use a phrase from the box to complete each of the sentences
below.	___________________
get a handle on
due to
was supposed to
as well as
getting dow n to
lack of
I.	Robbie-------------------study math. Instead, he is going
to listen to Grandpa and Nat.
2.	Robbie needs tutoring his difficulties in
math.
3.	When Grandpa was in high school he couldn t
-------------------—math, either.
4.	Grandpa introduces Nat Baker to Robbie
_____________________to Alexandra.
5.	In Act II, Grandpa and Nat will probably be
---------------------a serious discussion about the new'
community center.
6.	The new community center may never open because of a
-------------------^financial support.
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EPISODE 23
ACT II
Fhe same morning. Grandpa, Nat, Robbie, and
Alexandra are talking on the patio.
Nat:	There is a way, Malcolm. We get our a
friends to roll their sleeves up1 and get to 
work.	9
Grandpa: It's certainly a good idea. If I could take I
a look at the place, I could probably tell I
what it requires to fix it up.2 How much
paint, how many hours of work ... I
Nat:	That's what I came to ask you to do, $
Malcolm. If you would supervise the g
refurbishing,1 I'll find the people to help
do it.
Robbie: III help too, Mr. Baker. I can get some of j
my friends to go around the neighborhood
and collect the furniture we need.
Alexandra: I'll help.	Я
Grandpa: Tomorrow. Yes. We'll	meet tomorrow I
morning, right here.	I
Robbie: Can we help'
Alexandra: I'd really like to.	3
Grandpa: Sure.	«
Nat:	We might need you	to	I
come through with4 your friends, Robbie.
Not just to go around the neighborhood
asking for furniture, but to help with the I
paint job. That's backbreaking"*
work and may be too much for us. 9
Robbie: I'll do it. I'll talk to them.	I
Alexandra:And tomorrow morning we'll all meet
here to discuss the plan?	Я
Grandpa: Tomorrow morning it is.	h
The next morning. Grandpa is in the kitchen. He is
waiting for Nat's and Robbie's friends to arrive.
The doorhell rings.}
Grandpa: [He answers the door.] Come in, come in. L
Please, come in.	E
Nat:	I d like you to meet my friend Malcolm «
Stewart. Malcolm, this is Joanne j,
Thompson.	В
Grandpa: Hello, Joanne. [He shakes her hand.] Nice ’£
to meet you.	|
Joanne: My pleasure, Malcolm.	I
1	roll (their) sleeves up
These people are rolling their sleeves up.
You sometimes use the expression roll up your sleeves
(or roll your sleeves up) to mean "get ready to do some
hard work."
2	fix (it) up: to make (it) ready to use
3	refurbishing: making a place like new again
4	come through with: to provide what is needed
5	backbreaking: needing great physical effort
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Nat:	And this is Abe Lucas. You must remember
Abe. He ran6 the drugstore7 and used to
play drums with the jazz8 band on В
weekends.
Grandpa: Oh, sure I do. Hi, Abe. [He shakes his
hand.]	L
Abe:	Hello, Mr. Stewart.	ft.
Grandpa:	Malcolm, please.	I
Abe:	Hello, Malcolm.	
Grandpa:	Sit down, sit down. Have some	coffee,	fc
And I ve got some delicious	г
Danish pastry’* for you.	S
Nat:	Where's your grandson Robbie	and	his	I
friend Alexandra? Weren't they going to I
be here this morning?
Grandpa: I thought so, too. I'm surprised they're
not here. Robbie left early this morning to В
meet Alexandra. Frankly, I thought they'd В
be here, but...	I
Nat:	It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,10 but
they probably had other things on their S
minds.	g
Joanne: I understand you used to be in the
construction business, Malcolm.
Grandpa: I was, indeed.
Joanne: I wonder if you would take a look at the
old library and make sure that it is in good
condition so that we don't have to worry
about any structural11 problems.	I
Grandpa: When can I do that? I d be happy to.	f
Abe:	We’ve got permission to go inside the	I
old building during the week—Tuesday or
Wednesday.	c
Grandpa: 7hat's fine with me. J can do it either day. В
Joanne: That would be very helpful.	g
Nat:	I think the building just needs a good
cleaning.
Abe:	And a good paint job.	g
Joanne: Then we have to furnish12 it.
Grandpa: I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to В
this meeting. They had some ideas about В
getting the place fixed up.	E
Joanne: Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime, Я
let me give you some additional thoughts
and ideas I have.
Grandpa:	OK.	1
Nat:	Go ahead, Joanne.	3
Joanne:	As I said, mostly the building just needs a
good cleaning.	2
6	ran: managed
7	drugstore: a store that sells medicines and other
health items; a pharmacy
8	jazz: a kind of American music with strong rhythms
Jazz music was first played by slaves in the southern
United States.
9 Danish pastry:
10	meant well: wanted to do well; had good intentions
* * structural: related to the way something is built
12	furnish: to put furniture in
16 4g EPISODE 23
A little later.
Nat:	This place can be developed with one real
intergenerational13 program.
Grandpa: That's an idea I like. A community
center with the kinds ot programs that fit
everyone.
Nat:	And programs that don't
leave anyone out.14
Joanne: It’s asking a lot. But we can t do it without
talking to the young "people. Finding out
what they want.
Grandpa: If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.
Nat:	Don't be upset, Malcolm. We'll have a
chance to talk to them later.
Grandpa: It's not like Robbie. If he says he's going
to be here, he's here. I wonder what the
problem is.15
13	intergenerational: for people of different ages, or
generations
14	leave (anyone) out: not to include (someone)
15	I wonder what the problem is.
This is an indirect information question.
In a direct information question, an auxiliary,
such as /s, comes before the subject:
What js the problem?
But in an indirect information question, if there is an
auxiliary, it comes after the subject:
I wonder what the problem js.
U.S. LIFE
Community centers are popular in the United States.
These centers offer sports activities, social events, and
educational classes.
END OF ACT II
In many communities, the Young Men s Christian
Association (YMCA), the Young Women's Christian
Association (YWCA), and the Young Men's and Young
Women's Hebrew Association (YM-YWHA) provide
large community centers. Even though the word young
appears in the name of these organizations, a local "Y,"
as it is usually called, serves people or all ages.
Other community centers may serve people of a
particular age-group. Centers only for senior citizens or
only for teenagers are also common.
YOUR TURN
Is there a community center in your area? If so, what
kinds of activities does it offer?
Hta Сгмпнииика, Gerties
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ACT II
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act II.
INDIRECT INFORMATION QUESTIONS
A.	A direct information question usually has an auxiliary, such as were, before the subject of the sentence:
What were Grandpa and Nat talking about?
In an indirect information question, after the question word (what), use the word order for statements, not for
questions. It there is an auxiliary (were), it follows the subject (Crandpa and Nat):
I don't remember what Grandpa and Nat were talking about.
In each picture below, the first sentence is a direct information question. The second sentence is an indirect
information question, but it is incomplete. Complete the second sentence. Write the missing words on the blank
line below each picture.
Where do we meet them?
Where did you meet them?
B.	In a direct question with the auxiliary do, does, or did, the main verb is always in the simple form:
Where does he meet them?
When you change a direct question to an indirect one, do not use the auxiliary do, does, or did. In a question
with does, the verb changes to the -s form in an indirect question. In a question with did, the verb changes to the
past form:
I'd like to know
where we meet.
I'd like to know where he meets them. I'd like to know where you met them.
Complete the second sentence in each of the following pictures. Write the missing words on the blank lines
below.
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EPISODE 23
ACT III
Robbie and Alexandra arrive late at the Stewarts'
home. They are with Mr. Maxwell, the editor of the
local newspaper.
Robbie: Hi, everyone. Sorry I'm late. But
Alexandra and I have been busy at work
this morning on the community-center
project. And we brought someone along
who can help. You remember Charles I
Maxwell, Grandpa? He's the editor of the
Riverdale paper. He wrote some nice
articles on Mom when she was running
for the school board.	I
Grandpa: Yes, I remember. You were a great help. r
Maxwell: Hi, Mr. Stewart. Hope to be a bigger help
on the new community-center project. g
From what Robbie and Alexandra have I
told me, you people are making one big
story.
Grandpa: Let me introduce you, Mr. Maxwell. This I
is Nat Baker, w'ho's responsible for this I
meeting, and this is Joanne Thompson— Jj
and Abe Lucas, who used to run the
drugstore in town.
Maxwell: Robbie and Alexandra told me what you \
need to fix up the old library. I am
planning to write an editorial that I think 1
will help you.
Grandpa: Let's go. What are your questions? I
Maxwell: OK. Now, I have ... first... a couple of
questions here. Have you talked to the
community council?1 And have you had I
an engineer come in to do an inspection?2
Later.
Maxwell: OK, what do you need most of all? R
Grandpa: People power. Men and women, young I
and old, to give us their time.	Я
Maxwell: To do what?
Joanne:	To help scrub4 the building interior clean. E
Nat:	So that we can repaint it.	ft
Maxwell: And you also need bodies to do repainting? Б
Grandpa: That s right. And we ll also need some
ladders4 and some brushes5 and some I
paint.	I
Maxwell: When do you need the volunteers, and
where do they report?
Grandpa: I've got the council to agree to open the ।
building for us on the next four weekends.
Maxwell: How about furnishings?6 Are there any Й
special requirements that I should list in ft
the paper?	
1 council: a group of people chosen to make rules or
to plan something
- inspection: a careful examination
3 scrub: to clean by rubbing hard
4 ladders:	z?
5 brushes:
6furnishings: furniture, rugs, and other objects for a
home, center, or office
ike Омпиш+иЖа, Genies
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Joanne: Yes. Here is a copy of all the things we 
need to start with. /She hands him a list.] 
Maxwell: Lei s see. Four desks. Eight straight-back
chairs. Thirty folding chairs.8 Six table
lamps. Three end tables.9 One piano. I
This is a good start. These items shouldn't «
be difficult to come by10 once I print11
the article in the paper. This community
has always been very generous.12 S
Grandpa: I agree, Mr. Maxwell.	
Maxwell: What you re saying is, in order for this
center to succeed, we need to put together I
volunteers'1 from	the various	generations	gj
of future users.	5
Grandpa: That's right.	I
Nat:	And without their	energy and	stamina,14
there's no way we can complete this	I
project.	g
Maxwell: I've got it. Now give me some information
about how you see the building being
used.	I
В
Joanne: Oh, here. [She shows him a door plan.] 1
On the ground floor we have the reception
area...	&
The next day. Grandpa is on the patio. He is reading
Charles Maxwell's editorial in the newspaper. While
he is reading, we see scenes of people painting and
furnishing the new community center.	j!
Grandpa: It s here, Robbie. Charles Maxwell I
lived up to his word.15 [He reads the
editorial to Robbie.] "At the Stew'art fam i ly
home on Linden Street yesterday, a group of
caring Riverdale citizens gathered to plan
the refurbishing of the old library to
transform16 it into a new community ’
center. The original plan by the council was I
tabled17 because of lack of funds.
The new plan needs you. You could call 2
it a community unity18 plan. It needs your I
time, and it needs your energy. And
it needs your contributions19 of furniture, I
paint, brushes, ladders, lamps, et cetera.20
A list of these items and a volunteer
form can be picked up at the Riverdale
Press offices. By working together,
this community can do anything to benefit
its citizens, and we know you will all
work together towards refurbishing the old
library and making it a new community
center. Charles Maxwell, Editor."
END OF ACT III
straight-back chairs:
8folding chairs:
9 end tables:
10	come by: to find
11	print: to publish
12	generous: happy to give to others
13	volunteers: people who do a job or service and do
not receive money for it
14	stamina: ability to continue without getting tired
15	lived up to (his) word: did what (he) promised
16	transform: to change
17	tabled: postponed indefinitely
18	unity: being together, with one purpose
19	contributions: things that are given in order to help
20	et cetera: and others of the same kind; and so forth
This Latin phrase is written as the abbreviation etc.
It is used quite often in English.
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EPISODE 23
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of this episode.
IDIOMS IN ACTION
The posters at the bottom ot this page show different ways to ask people to volunteer to do some work. How did the
characters in this episode help out? Complete the sentences below by writing the correct names on the blank lines.
You may reread Acts II and III to find the answers.
1.	took Abe and Joanne to the Stewart
home.
2.____________________________________agreed to supervise the work and to
check that the building had no structural problems.
3.____________________________________said they had gotten permission to
enter the building during the week.
4.	and took the
newspaper editor to the Stewart home.
5.	convinced the community council to
open the building for four weekends.
6.	provided a list of furnishings that
they needed.
7.	printed an editorial asking for
volunteers.
FIND THE SLOGAN
At the end of Act III, Grandpa reads Charles Maxwell's editorial. It includes a two-word phrase that might be a good
slogan for the new center. (Hint: The two words rhyme with each other.) Find that phrase and write it in the box
below.
Pitch in!
Help out!
Lend a hand!
Join in!
Roll up your sleeves!
Give your time!
Take part!
ACT I
EPISODE
24
In this episode, you will study . . .
VOCABULARY
final (examination)
lifeguard
wristwatch
flashy
flight
ACT II
GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS
idioms: (to he) broke
(to be) short of cash
expressing regrets with should have + past particple
imagining with if
U.S. LIFE
•	What kinds of jobs do American teenagers have?
•	What is the history of rock 'n' roll?
СЖ YOUR TURN
•	What kinds of jobs do teenagers have in your country?
•	What type of music do you like most?
ACT III
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EPISODE 24
Here is the complete script with study material for Episode 24. Use these materials before or after you watch.
ACT I
In the Stewarts' home. Ellen Stewart is preparing
dinner in the kitchen as her son tfobhie comes home
from school.	I
Robbie:	Hi, Mom.	В
Ellen:	Hi, Robbie.	You re	home	from	school	i
early.	В
Robbie:	Yeah. the vie	getting the	assembly	hall1	&
ready for the graduation ceremony, so we
all got to go home early. Too noisy to
study.	В
Ellen:	Well, now that you re here, you can help
me with dinner. I need those potatoes В
peeled2 and sliced.3	В
Robbie: Mom, give me a break.4 Alexandra s
coming over to help me studv for my math
final.5	
Ellen:	Well, in that case, you can wash	the	G
dishes and clean up after	dinner.	В
Robbie:	Can I invite Alexandra to	stay for dinner?	В
Ellen:	Of course.	В
Robbie:	Thanks, Mom.	В
Ellen:	You and Alexandra ha\e	become	good	В
triends, haven't you?	В
Robbie: Yes. I like her. She's a terrific person. I'm
going to miss her when she goes back to
Greece.	!
Ellen:	Would \ou like to give her a little В
farewell party?6
Robbie: Mom, that would be terrific! Maybe we В
could make it a surprise.	В
Ellen:	Oh I don t know. Surprise parties don't
always work out.	В
Robbie: Well, we could tell her it's a graduation
party for me. When Alexandra arrives, В
we'll surprise her.	В
Ellen:	Well, I suppose that might work.	В
Robbie:	I'd like to give her a nice going-away	В
present.	В
Ellen:	Fine.	В
Robbie:	There's only one problem.	В
Ellen:	What's that?
Robbie:	I'm broke. 7 I should have saved8 some	В
money.	В
Ellen:	I'm sure Alexandra would be happy with	В
something simple, Robbie.	В
Robbie: I know. But, well, I'd like to give her
something nice to remember me by.9 |
Maybe I could borrow some money from
you and Dad.	В
1	assembly hall: a large room in a school for meetings,
shows, and graduation ceremonies
2	peeled: with the skin (of a vegetable or fruit) taken oft
3	sliced: cut into thin, flat pieces
4	Give me a break. = Don't ask me to do that now.
5	final: final examination; an important test at the end
of a course
6	farewell party: a party for someone wzho is going away
7	I'm broke. = I don't have any money.
8	should have saved: didn't save, and it's too bad
Use should Yave a past participle to express a
regret—to say that you are sorry that something didn't
happen.
9	to remember (me) by: to remind (her) of (me);
for (her) not to forget (me)
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Ellen:	It's all right with me it it's all right with
vour dad.
Robbie: Thanks, Mom. I'll talk to him. Is he still
in his office?
Ellen:	I think so.
Robbie: Thanks, Mom. [He starts to leave.]
Ellen:	[She kisses him.] Robbie! Good luck!
In Dr. Stewart's office at the hospital. Philip is
lookin.; at a patient's chart as the nurse, Molly
Baker, enters.
Molly:	Here are the X-rays10 you wanted,
Dr. Stewart.
Philip:	Oh. Thank you. Molly. Now, let me
check them.
Molly:	What do you think?
Philip:	I don t see any breaks or fractures.11
Well, well. Thank you, Molly.
Molly:	Good. Thank you. [She leaves.]
A little later. There is a knock at Dr. Stewart's door.
Robbie enters.
Philip:	Come in! Hi, Son.
Robbie: Hi, Dad. Am I interrupting you?
Philip:	No, no,	no, no.	What's	up?
Robbie:	Can we	talk?
Philip:	Sure.
Robbie: I need some help.
Philip:	Well, that's what	fathers	are for.
Robbie: Well, before I go to college, I have the
whole summer ...
Philip:	Yes ...
Robbie: And I'm planning to get a job for the
summer.
Philip:	And what sort of job?
Robbie: I applied for a job as a lifeguard 2 at the
community pool.13
Philip:	Sounds pretty good.
Robbie: 'res. I'll be earning pretty good money if I
get it. But right now, I'm kind of short of
cash.14
Philip:	[He laughs.] Who isn't?
Robbie: And my friend Alexandra is going back to
Greece...
Philip:	Nice girl. We ll all miss her.
Robbie: Mom says we can give her a going-away
surprise party.
Philip:	Good idea.
Robbie: And I'd like to get her a nice gift. . .
10	X-rays: photographs of the inside of the body
!	jractures: breaks or cracks in a bone
12	lifeguard: someone who swims well and whose job
it is to watch people swimming—to be sure that they
are safe
13	pool: an indoor or outdoor tank of water for people
to swim in
14	I'm ... short of cash. = I don't have enough money.
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Philip:	What'd you have in mind?15
Robbie: Well, a wristwatch,16 so she'll think of
me when she looks at the time. Nothing
flashy17 or expensive. Something
simple—but a good one.
Philip:	Sounds tine, Robbie.
Robbie: Well, I saw a nice watch. But I'll need
loan. If you could lend me the money,
I could pay you back18 out of my
lifeguard salary.
Philip:	Well, I guess your mother and I
can manage it.19 When do you need
the money?
Robbie: Would tomorrow be OK?
Philip:	You've got it.
Robbie:	Thanks, Dad.
Philip:	My pleasure, Son. Oh, and, Robbie ...
Robbie:	Yes?
Philip:	You'll probably want the family car so you И
can drive her home after the party. I
Robbie:	Could I?	J
Philip:	If you drive carefully.	I
Robbie:	I will. Thanks, Dad.	
Philip:	My pleasure.
Robbie:	You re OK, Dad.	I
Philip:	[He pats him on the shoulder.]
You're not so bad yourself,20 Son. I
END OF ACT I
15	What'd you have in mind? = What were you
thinking about?
I lere, d means "did."
16 wristwatch:
17	flashy: bright, and attracting a lot oi attention
18	If you could lend me the money, I could pay you
hack. = If you were able to lend me the money, I
would be able to pay you back (pay you back =
return the money to you).
I his sentence is an example of the present (or future)
unreal conditional. In the //clause, use a past verb or
auxiliary. In the main clause, would or could usually
comes before a simple verb. Use this grammar to
imagine about the present or the future. Here, Robbie
is imagining that his father will lend him the money.
(Later in this episode, you will study more about unreal
conditional sentences.)
19	can manage (it): will be able to do (something that
might be difficult)
Of course, lending Robbie enough money to buy a watch
will not really be difficult for Philip. Philip is not using
this phrase in a serious way.
2,1 You're not so bad yourself. = You re not so bad,
either; you're OK, too.
You can use this expression after someone compliments
you.
U.S. LIFE
American teenagers often take a job in the summer,
when they are not going to school. For example,
Robbie plans to be a lifeguard. Many teenagers work
as counselors in summer camps for young children.
Some teens may work in supermarkets or in fast-food
restaurants. Others have jobs as messengers, delivery
people, or salesclerks. Occasionally, teenagers work
at some of these jobs during the school year as well
as during the summer.
YOUR TURN
What kinds of jobs do teenagers have in your country?
Pa/ituuj, tytiendb' ►	125
ACT I
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act I.
SHOULD HAVE + PAST PARTICIPLE
Use should have + a past participle when it's too bad
that something didn't happen.
Robbie wants to buy a gift for Alexandra, but he doesn t
have enough money.
Use shouldn't have + a past participle when it's too bad
that something happened.
Robbie forgot to put the milk back into the refrigerator.
(It's too bad that he didn't save some money.)
(It's too bad that he forgot to put the milk back into the
refrigerator.)
Fill in the blanks below with should have or shouldn t have 4- the past participle form of the verb in parentheses.
1.	Robbie didn't save enough money. He_______________________________________________________some money in the bank.
(put)
2.	He went fishing yesterday. He___________________________yesterday, and he probably___________________________fishing.
(study)	(go)
3.	He didn't review any problems in his math textbook. He in the book.
(look)
4.	Robbie is going to miss Alexandra when she goes back to Greece. But he never told her that he would miss her
when she goes back home. He, I’ll miss you. He
so long to tell her how he feels.	,s</> ’	.., ,lt
MONEY TALKS
Complete each ot the following sentences with a phrase from the box below.
pay back	is broke	can manage	is short of cash	flashy
1.	Robbie has no money to buy a gift for Alexandra. He tells Ellen that he
2.	Robbie doesn t tell his father that he has no money at all, but he says that he doesn't have enough. He tells Philip that he
—    «  ...................... •
3.	Robbie doesn't want to buy Alexandra a wristwatch that attracts much attention. He tells Philip that he doesn t plan to buy
anything_______________________
4.	Robbie wants to borrow some money from his father. He will return it after he starts earning money from his summer job.
He promises to the loan.
5.	Philip will be able to lend Robbie the money . He tells Robbie that he it.
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ACT II
That evening. Robbie and Alexandra are working on
some math problems in the kitchen of the Stewarts
home.
Alexandra: You ready tor the next problem?
Robbie: You know what? I can't look at another
number. How about a lemonade break?
Alexandra:Sure.
Robbie: Oh. by the way, when is your plane
reservation for your flight1 to Athens?
Alexandra:Sunday. Why-.
Robbie: Would you be able to come over Saturday
night?
Alexandra: Yes. I should be finished packing by then.
Robbie: My folks are giving me a little graduation
partv.
Alexandra: Terrific!
Robbie: I'll pick you up.
Alexandra:That isn't necessary.
Robbie: My dad's letting me borrow the car.
Alexandra:Oh, well, that would be very nice.
Robbie: About eight o'clock?
Alexandra: Eight o'clock is fine.
Robbie: Great! It's a date.
Alexandra: Who's going to be there?
Robbie: Just my friend Mike and a few kids from
school.
Alexandra:I'm going to miss all of you. You've been
like a second family to me.
Robbie: We re going to miss you.
Alexandra:Maybe you could come to visit me in
Greece?
Robbie: I'm counting on it.
Alexandra:Wonderful! Are you excited about
graduating from high school?
Robbie: Sure ... and a little scared.
Alexandra: Scared? Why?
Robbie: Aren't vou a little scared?
Alexandra:! was when I first came to the
United States. I'd never been away
from home, and I didn't know what it
would be like. But then I found out that
people are the same everywhere once
you get to know them.
Robbie: I'm glad I got to know you.
Alexandra:Thank you. I'm glad I got to know you —
and your family.
Robbie: Wouldn't it be nice if we could skip
the examinations2 and get right to the
graduation party?
1 flight: airplane trip
2	Wouldn't it be nice if we could skip the
examinations...?
This is another example of the present (or future) unreal
conditional. Robbie is imagining that there won't be
any examinations. But ot course, this is not really true.
(See page 129 for more about the use of this grammar.)
Pa/iiu'Uf Ф'йемДл	127
Alexandra: It would be very nice. But that isn't the
way it works. So ... back to work.
Later that night. Robbie and Ellen are saying
good-bye to Alexandra.
Alexandra: Good night Robbie. Good night,
Mrs. Stewart. Thank you for dinner.
Ellen:	Good night, Alexandra. Will you be
all right?
Alexandra: Yes. The Molinas are waiting for me.
Robbie: Good night, Alexandra. I'll pick you up
on Saturday night, OK?
Alexandra:Yes. Eight o'clock.
/А car horn beeps.]
Alexandra:! have to run.3 [She leaves.]
A little later. Ellen and Robbie are in the living room.
Ellen:
Robbie:
Ellen:
Robbie:
Ellen:
Robbie:
Ellen:
Robbie:
Good night, Robbie. She's really a good
friend, isn't she?
Yeah.
You are going to miss her.
Am I going to miss her?
That s what I said! You are going to miss
her!
I'm going to miss her, and my math
teacher's going to miss her.
Well, you can write to her.
It's not the same.
Saturday afternoon. Robbie, Mike, Sandra, and Millie
are decorating4 the living room for Alexandra s
ijoing-away party.
3	I have to run. = I have to leave immediately.
4	decorating: adding things to make something more
attractive
Mike:	How does that look, Rob?
Robbie:	Great! Pass me the hammer.5
Mike:	You got it!
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Sandra:	You 're sure Alexandra's going to be
surprised?
Robbie: Absolutely. She has no idea that the party
is in her honor.6
Mike:	Millie, did you	bring the tapes tor dancing?
Millie:	They're in my	bag.
Mike:	What did you	bring?
Millie:	Some rock 'n'	roll.7
Robbie: Pertect! Alexandra will love it! I can't
wait to see her face when she walks in
here tonight.
Mike:	What about the cake?
Robbie: My mom's decorating it right now.
Ellen:	[She enters ] Robbie, there's a phone call
for you. It's Alexandra. She sounds upset.
Robbie: OK. Thanks, Mom. I'll take it in there.
[Robbie picks up the phone in the kitchen.]
Hi, Alexandra. What? You what? Oh no!
END OF ACT II
6 in (her) honor: as a celebration (for her)
7 rock 'n' roll: a form ot popular music with a strong,
regular beat
Rock 'n roll (rock) songs usually have very simple words
and are popular as dance music. Another spelling of this
phrase is rock-and-roll.
Elvis Presley
U.S. LIFE
Rock 'n' roll is a type of music that began in the United
States in the 1950s. This music developed from jazz and
the, blues. (The blues is a type of sad folk song with a
slow jazz beat.) Singers, such as Chuck Berry,
Fats Domino, and Little Richard, were the first'people to
record this music. Elvis Presley, the "King of
Rock n Roll, was the first musician to make this
music popular around the world. For many years, Elvis
was the top-selling solo recording artist. In fact, more
than I billion oi his records have been sold worldwide.
Today, rock 'n' roll is still very popular. It is still the
#1 selling music in the U.S.
IGF YOUR TURN
•	What type of music do you like most?
•	Do you listen to rock 'n' roll?
ACT II

fta/dutcy	129
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act II.
IMAGINING WITH IF
At the beginning of Act II, while studying math with Alexandra, Robbie imagines that his final exams will be canceled.
He doesn't want to wait till Saturday for the party.
To imagine about the present or the future, use a past
verb or auxiliary in the //’clause. Use would (or could
or might) before the main verb in the simple form.
In present or future unreal conditional sentences,
always use were as the past form of be in the //’clause.
Never use was.
The sentence in each of the two pictures above is also correct with the if clause at the end of the sentence instead of
at the beginning.
Robbie would give his big graduation party today
if they really canceled the exams.
He would tell all his friends about it
if the big party were today.
A.	With Robbie, imagine that the party can be sooner. Complete each sentence below with the correct form of the
verb in parentheses.
1.	If all his friends came to the big party, Robbie_______________tor lots of food.
(shop)
2.	He would buy all the food for the big party if he shopping in the supermarket.
(go)
3.	Everyone a great time at Robbie's big party if he bought all that food.
(have)
B.	Imagine that there is no music at the big party and that people aren't having fun. Complete each sentence below
with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. One answer has a negative form.
1.	It Robbie	__some more music, everyone could be dancing and having fun at the big party.
(play)
2.	If the big party much fun anymore, everyone might go home.
(be)
3.	If everyone left the big party, Robbie alone.
(be)
4.	It would be great if the exams really canceled.
(be)
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ACT III
Saturday night in the Stewarts' living room. Mike,
Sandra, and Millie are all very sad.
Millie:	How about some music?
Sandra: No. let's wait till Robbie gets back from
the airport.
Millie:	Did she say why she had to leave today'
Mike:	She told Robbie that her flight tomorrow
was canceled, so she had to take an earlier
flight today.
Millie:	I his is terrible.
[A car horn sounds.]
Mike:	Well, that must be him.
Sandra: Why is he blowing his horn like that:’
Mike:	I don t know. Maybe he's angry.
Sandra: Do you think we should take down the
decorations? They'll just make him sad.
Mike:	’loo late now. We should have done it
sooner. Oh, here he comes.
[Robbie enters.]
Mike:	[to Robbie] Hi. How'd it go?1
Robbie: OK, I guess. Especially when Alexandra
gave me a surprise ...
Mike:	Yeah? What was it?
Robbie: This!
[Alexandra enters.]
Mike:	Alexandra!
Sandra: Hi! What happened*'
Alexandra:! called my parents from the airport. When
I told them my friends were giving me a
parts, they insisted2 that I stay. So now
I'm taking a flight on Monday instead.
Mike:	That's great! Terrific!
Sandra: But how did you know the party was for
you?
Alexandra: Wei I, Robbie told me w hen he gave
me this. [She shows everyone her new
wristwatch.]
Sandra: Oh, it's so pretty!
Alexandra:It's lovely, Robbie.
Millie:	All right! Now we can really start the
party!
Alexandra:No. Would you mind? I'd like to say
something first.
1	How’d it go? = How was it?
Here again, d means "did."
2	insisted: said strongly
(h/iiii'Uj.	131

Philip:
Alexandra:! would just like to thank all of you, my
friends, who have made my stay in the
United States so wonderful. And to
Robbie and the Stewart family for opening
their home to me.
Robbie: We should thank you. You're a real friend!
Alexandra:And I also have a little surprise for you,
Robbie. A little going-away present. [She
gives him a gift.]
Robbie: Thank you.
Alexandra:Open it, please. I think you might be
amused.
Robbie: OK. [He opens the gift. It is a wristwatch.]
I can't believe it!
Alexandra: I guess we were thinking the same thought.
Robbie:
Ellen:
Robbie:
Hear, hear!3
//
END OF ACT III
[to Ellen] Mrs. Stewart, mav I have this
dance?
My pleasure, Doctor.
You had it engraved!4
Read it, Robbie.
In friendship, always. Alexandra."
I knew we thought alike, but this is
too much!3 Thank you. [He hugs her.]
All right! Let's have some music!
[to Alexandra] Miss Pappas?
Mike:
Robbie:
Alexandra:[to Robbie] Mr. Stewart. ..
Philip:
Ellen:
[Thev all dance.]
3	Hear, hear!
This expression shows approval.
4	had it engraved: had letters or a design cut into a
surface
5	too much: difficult to believe; incredible
132 i EPISODE 24
Hi re are some activities to help you check your understanding of this episode.
"I'M GOING TO MISS YOU"
What was the order of events in this episode? Number the sentences from 1 to d to show the right sequence. Write
the correct number on each line at the left.
b. Fllen suggested giving a	tor Alexandra.
c. Robbie asked to lend him some money
a	for Alexandra.
_d. Alexandra gave Robbie a wristwatch.	E I	Vv
e. Robbie gave Alexandra her wristwatch at the airport.	w
f. Alexandra began to help Robbie study math.	<шк
_g. Alexandra's parents said she could stay tor the party
leave
h. Alexandra called Robbie to say that she was leaving	. i
for Greece on Saturday.	SIF5
WATCH WORDS
Who made each of the following statements? And to whom was he or she speaking? Fill in each blank with the
correct name.
1.		said to f "I'd like to give her a nice going-away present."
2.	_______________said to, "I'm sure Alexandra would be happy with something simple ...."
3.	______________said	to,	" .., she II think ot me when she	looks	at	the	time."
4.	______________said	to_________________ "It's lovely, Robbie."
5.	______________said	to,	"I think you might be amused."
6.	said	to,	"I knew we thought alike, but this	is	too much!"
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In this episode, you will study . ..
ACT I
VOCABULARY
camping
tent
flashlight
heaven
spirit
edge
surround
assure
GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS
ACT II
expressing present wishes
present tense with future meaning
expressing hopes about the future
expressing past unreal" wishes and conditions
expressing past possibilities and impossibilities
U.S. LIFE
•	Why do Americans like to go camping?
•	What do people usually take with them on a
camping trip?
•	Where do people go camping?
Or YOUR TURN
•	Do you enjoy outdoor activities?
•	Have you ever gone on a camping trip?
ACT III
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EPISODE 25
Here is the complete script with study material for Episode 25. Use these materials before or after you watch.
ACT I
In the Stewarts' kitchen. Ellen Stewart is helping her
son Richard prepare for a camping1 trip that he will
be taking with his wife Marilyn, his sister Susan, and
her husband Harry.
Richard: Hot dogs. I love hot dogs. I here is
nothing better than a hot dog in the
country.
Ellen:	Hot dogs and mustard.2
Richard: Cooked outdoors over an open fire.
I wish I had one now.3
Ellen:	Do you remember when Daddy and I
used to take you and Susan and Robbie to
lones Beach {4
Richard: Oh, I sure do.
Ellen:	We'd wait until dark and make a fire, and
we'd cook the hot dogs. Oh, don't forget
the mustard. And, oh, does anybody want
ketchup?5
Richard: [He takes a jar of mustard and a jar of
ketchup from Ellen.] I might as well take
it along. And now to make sure we've
got the hamburger patties.6 [He opens the
freezer compartment of the refrigerator.] I
have to remember to put them in the bag
tommorrow morning before we leave.7
Ellen:	I'll remind you, Richard.
Richard: Mom, we really appreciate your taking
care of Max for the weekend and giving
up your free time.
Ellen:	I love doing it. Susan and Harry have a
sitter8 for Michelle in the city, and I m
taking care of Max. It's no big deal.9 I am
happy to do it for you.
Richard: I guess Max is asleep by now. He's not
crying anymore.
Ellen:	Oh, poor baby. He's teething.10
Marilyn: [She enters.] Well, he's asleep—finally.
I feel so bad for him. It hurts so much
when a baby gets his first teeth.
Ellen:	He'll be fine, Marilyn.
Richard: Well, he wakes up several times durin
the night, and the pain is so bad.
Marilyn: I'm really concerned about going away for
the weekend, Ellen, and leaving you with
the full responsibility of taking care of
Max. Especially with his teething.
I wish he felt better.11
1	camping: outdoor living and recreation
2	mustard: a cold, thick yellow sauce made from spicy
seeds, often served on hot dogs

3	I wish I had one now.
To express a present wish, use a past verb form (had).
4	Jones Beach: a popular beach on Long Island, about
20 miles east of New York City
5	ketchup: a cold, thick red sauce made from tomatoes,
onions, and other spices, often served on hamburgers
6	patties: small, flat cakes of ground meat
7	before we leave
Use the present tense (leave, not will leave) to refer to
the future after before.
8	sitter: baby-sitter
9	h's no big deal. = It's not very difficult.
10	teething: growing new teeth
11	I wish he felt better.
Here is another example of a past verb form (felt)
referring to a present wish.
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Ellen:	Please don't worry, Marilyn. Remember
your father-in-law's a pediatrician. We
have a live-in doctor if there's a problem I
can't handle.
Richard: I agree, Marilyn. We really don't have to
be overly 12 concerned.
A few minutes later. Max is crying upstairs.
Richaid: I'll go upstairs and stay with him
until he falls asleep13 again.
Marilyn: 7hanks, Richard. Iry putting him across
your lap14 on his stomach. He likes that.
Richard: i'll try it. /He leaves.]
Ellen:	When are Susan and Harry picking you
up, Marilyn?
Marilyn: They're coming by at six tomorrow
morning, so we can get an early start.
Ellen:	That's nice. And you'll have a full day in
the country.
Marilyn: And a full night. Tomorrow night we'll be
camping out15 in tents.16
Ellen:	And coming home on Sunday?
Marilyn: We'll be heading back late in the
afternoon.
Ellen:	You're going to have the time of your
lives. Camping out is such great fun.
Marilyn: We II have a great time camping out, I'm
sure. But I'm still a little worried about
you, Ellen.
Ellen:	It will be my great pleasure, Marilyn.
Remember, it's only one night.
Richard: [He enters.] He s asleep. I think he'll sleep
through the night now.
Marilyn: Thanks, honey. I hope he's good when
we're away.
Richard: Well, so do I. Now, to check the list of
things we need for the camping trip. We
need to bring17 a flashlight18
12 overly; too or too much
1 ’ until he falls asleep
Use the present tense (falls, not will fall) to refer to
the tuture after until.
14 lap: the front part of a person sitting, from the waist
to the knees
15 camping out: sleeping outdoors
116 tents:
17 bring:
Here, the correct word is take. Some speakers use
bring instead of take. Use bring to mean "to carry to."
Use take to mean "to carry away."
18 flashlight:
19 drawer:
20 bottle openers:
Ellen:
It's in the right-hand drawer,19 next to the
bottle openers.20
a bottle opener
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Richard:
Marilyn:
Richard:
Marilyn:
END OF ACT I
Ellen:
Marilyn:
Richard:
Ellen:
Marilyn:
Richard:
Richard:
Marilyn:
[He goes to the drawer.] Do we have a
bottle opener on the list, Marilyn?
[She looks at the list.] No. No bottle
opener. Is that one of the things Susan and
Harry are bringing?
No. And we're bringing the ketchup,
mustard, relish21—all th it stuff. And
cooking utensils.-2 Well, here's the
bottle opener, and here s the flashlight.
Matches.23
Matches?
Yes, of course. For when we build our
campfire. I can't build a fire by rubbing
two pieces of wood together.
And don't forget your camera and film,
Richard.
All packed and ready.
And let's not forget our cassette player and
some tapes. Some music tapes and some
blank tapes so that we can record our
thoughts about the trip.
Oh, that's a nice idea. An audio diary.24
That s what I thought.
Cot it! [He holds up the cassette player
and the tapes.] The cassette player and
the tapes.
[Max begins to cry again.]
21 relish: a cold sauce made of olives, pickles, and other
spicy foods
22 cooking utensils: tools used in a kitchen
23 matches:
24 audio diary
A diary is a record written each day of a person's own
experiences and thoughts. To keep an audio diary, a
person uses a tape recorder instead of a book.
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ACT I
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act I.
PRESENT TENSE WITH FUTURE MEANING

A. Marilyn and Richard will be away fur the weekend,
but Marilyn is worried about Max. She says,
"I hope he's good when we're away."
Use the present tense to refer to the future after each
of these words and phrases:
when
before
until
if
after
as soon as
while
Fill in each blank below with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
1.	They will leave tomorrow morning, and they want to take some hamburgers along. Richard says, "I have to
remember to put them in the bag tomorrow morning before we"
(leave)
2.	Max keeps crying. He doesn't want to sleep. Maybe he will fall asleep again. Richard says, "I'll go upstairs and
stay with him until he asleep again."
(fall)
3.	Will Max miss his parents this weekend? Maybe there will be a problem with him. Ellen says, "We have a live-in
doctor if there a problem I can't handle."
(be)
B. \ou also use the present tense to refer to the future when a subject and verb follow the verb hope:
I hope Max goes to sleep after Richard and Marilyn leave.
Complete each sentence below with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
1. I hope Max______________________to sleep as soon as everyone_____________________good-bye.
(go)	(say)
2. I hope Max______________________a lot of sleep while Richard and Marilyn_____________________on their trip.
(get) '	(be)
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ACT II
The next day. It is Saturday afternoon. Richard,
Marilyn, Susan, and Harry drive up to their campsite
by the lake. Susan jumps out of the car to enjoy the
sights and sounds of the country.
Susan:	Oh, I love it! I love it! To be awa\ from
the city on such a beautiful day is my idea
of heaven!1 The grass. The trees. The
fresh air.
Harry:	I told you you'd like it. I've been doing
this tor years.
Ric hard: [He takes photographs of her.] You have
the spirit2 of a teenager, Susan. Wait till
you see yourself jumping around.
Marilyn: That's what I love about Susan. She works
hard. She plays hard. She's a real Stewart.
Harry:	Come on, Richard. Help me get this stuff
out of the car.
Richard: Where does it go?
Harry:	Well, well put everything over there.
We II set up our tents over there by the
edge3 of the woods. Then we'll be able
to make our fire there where it's safe.
Richard: Oh, there's our table and benches.4 All set
for eating.
Harry:	That s what makes this spot5 so good
Marilyn: Is anybody hungry?
Susan: . I am.
Harry:	We just got here.
Susan:	When you're out in the fresh air like this,
it makes you hungry. Aren't you hungry,
Marilyn?
Marilyn: I sure am. How about you, Richard?
Richard: Starving.
Harry:	You guys are like three kids.
Richard: Aren't you hungry, Harry?
Harry:	Well, yeah. Now that you mention it, I
guess I am. I mean, how could a guy not
be hungry with all this talk about eating?
Marilyn: Where's the bag with the chicken salad
sandwiches?
Harry:	Right here, next to the ice packs. Here.
[He hands Marilyn the groceries and
supplies from the back of the car.] Put the
tablecloth on the picnic table, and I will
bring the cola and the plastic cups.
1	heaven: a state of great happiness
2	spirit: excited interest; enthusiasm
3	edge: the line where something begins or ends
4	benches:
5 spot: place or location
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A little later. The two couples are eating lunch at
the picnic table.
Harry:	Well, how do you like it so far?’*
Richard: I've never been more relaxed.
Marilyn: Me, neither.
Susan:	I wish we had brought Michelle,7 Harry.
She would have loved it.
Marilyn: Oh, you're right. I wish we had brought
Max.
Richard: Marilvn, Susan, let's not begin to worry
about Michelle and Max. We re having a
good time, and they're in good hands.8
Harry:	Richard is right. Are you having a good
time, Susan? You haven't answered my
question.
Susan:	I am having a good time, Harry. I promise
not to think about the city. We're in the
country. Let's all just enjoy this wonderful
place and this wonderful weather.
Harry:	Good.
In Susan and Harry's tent on Saturday night. Susan
and Harry are still awake. They are talking about
the camping trip.
Susan:	This is hea\en, Harry! It was such a great
idea to spend the weekend this way.
Harry:	Thanks, Susan. I thought you d all like it.
Susan:	[She kisses him.] Like it? I love it! Listen to
the sounds of the summer that surround9
us. It s so calming.10
Harry:	I ve always liked camping out. Away from
the telephones and account books. It's
refreshing11 for me. I always go back to
the city in a wonderful state of mind.
Susan:	We've only been here for a day, and I've
completely forgotten about all my business
problems. The office seems so tar away.
Harry:	I'm glad you like it, Susan. We'll spend
many more weekends like this.
Susan:	And next time we II bring Michelle.
I wish she were here12 with us to enjoy
the country.
Harry:	And next time we'll bring Michelle.
[1'hey go to sleep.]
6	so far: until now
7	I wish we had brought Michelle.
To express a wish about the past, use the past perfect
tense (had brought).
8	in good hands: being taken care of well
9	surround: to be on all sides oi
10	calming: causing a calm or quiet feeling
11	refreshing: causing a feeling or new energy;
bringing back into good condition
12	I wish she were here.
To refer to a present wish with the verb be, use were
with all subjects.
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In Marilyn and Richard's tent that night. Marilyn
and Richard are speaking about the sounds of the
country.
Marilyn: Just listen to the sound. It's so soothing.13
Richard: I can hardly keep my eyes open. If only
we could bottle the fresh air.
Marilyn: Wouldn't it be wondertul?
Richard: We could call it Deep Sleep Country
Air."
Marilyn: It puts you to sleep. So does the sound.
I've been having a hard time keeping my
eyes open just listening to it. It's like a
special music.
Richard: Too bad we can't bottle the sound.
Marilyn: But we can! [She sits up quickly.]
Richard: Can what?
Marilyn: Bottle the sound.
Richard: What are you talking about?
[Marilyn picks up the cassette plaver.l
Richard: Oh, yeah? Great idea! Let's do it! [He
turns on the cassette player and begins to
record the sounds of the country.]
13	soothing: causing a calm or quiet feeling
Americans love to go camping. In the summer, American
families and friends often spend their vacation at one of
the beautiful campgrounds developed by the National
Parks Service. Some Americans even spend weeks in the
w ilderness—undeveloped areas where no one lives.
Many Americans enjoy sleeping in tents or staying
in motor vehicles called campers or mobile homes.
Some Americans go camping to feel like the pioneers—
early settlers of the West for whom camping was a
necessary way of life.
END OF ACT II
Organized camping for young people is an American
tradition. Organizations, such as the Boy Scouts, Girl
Scouts, and the Camp Fire Girls, offer opportunities for
boys and girls to learn to survive outdoors. Getting
'back to nature" is a popular reason for many activities
in rhe U.S. today.
B-Г YOUR TURN
Have you ever gone on a camping trip? If so, where
did you go?
Do you prefer outdoor or indoor activites?
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ACT II
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act II.
"LET'S GO CAMPING"
Richard, Marilyn, Harry, and Susan are enjoying their
camping trip. At the end of Act II, Marilyn gets an idea.
What does she want to do? Circle the letter of the
correct answer.
a.	She wants to put some flowers in a bottle.
b.	She wants to sleep while listening to some cassette
tapes of beautiful music.
c.	She wants to record the sounds of the country on a
cassette tape.
d.	She wants to stay awake all night.
WISH LIST
Use a past verb or auxiliary form to express a present wish. If the verb is be, use were (never was) with all subjects.
Here are three examples from Acts I and II:
•	Richard is thinking about a hot dog cooked outdoors over an open fire. He says. "I wish I had one now."
(But he doesn't have one now.)
•	Marilyn is thinking about Max. She says, "I wish he felt better.'' (But he doesn't feel better.)
•	Susan is thinking about Michelle. She says, "I wish she were here with us to enjoy the country."
(But she isn't here.)
The little cartoon character in this picture thinks he has a lot of problems. Read each ot his thoughts. Then rewrite
each sentence, using the word - ash. Write the sentences on the lines below. The first answer is given.
1. / wish / had a lot of friends.
2________________________________________________________
3________________________________________________________
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ACT III
In the Stewarts' house on Sunday night. Richard,
Marilyn, Susan, and Harry have just come home
from their camping trip.
Marilyn: [She enters the house.] I'm so glad
everyone is asleep. I thought Max would
be crying, and everybody would be
awake.
Richard: What did I tell you? Nothing to worry
about.
Susan:	I'm sure everything is fine. My mother
knows all there is to know about taking
care of babies, I assure1 you.
Harry:	Let's put some of this stuff away and then
take off.2 We've got a forty-minute drive
into the city. [He goes into the kitchen.!
Ellen:	[She enters the kitchen in her night
clothes.] Welcome home—and I do mean
welcome home. [She hugs Marilyn and
Susan.]
Richard: Something wrong?
Ellen:	Oh, nothing's wrong, Richard. Believe me,
Max is fine. But his teeth hurt, and he Just
can't get to sleep, poor dear. [She sits at
the kitchen table.]
Susan:	Neither can you.
Marilyn: Oh, I feel so bad.
Ellen:	Oh, I'm fine. How was your weekend?
Harry:	We had a great time, Mom.
Richard: It was wonderful. The weather couldn't
have been better.3
Ellen:	It was nice here, too.
Marilyn: Did you get a chance to get outside at all?
Ellen:	Oh, yes. Grandpa helped me yesterday
afternoon. I went to the supermarket to get
a few things, and I stayed out an extra half
hour. The village was filled with people—
the weather was so nice.
Richard: Harry's a professional camper, Mom. He
knows all there is to know, and he made
the weekend very easy for us to enjoy.
Harry:	C ome on. You all helped.
Susan:	You were wonderful, Harry!
[They applaud him.]
Marilyn: Why don’t you go to your room, Mom,
and get some sleep.
Ellen:	Oh, I'm fine. Tell me more about your
weekend. Did you do anything special?
Susan:	Lots of special country things. We picked
flowers.
Marilyn: And we brought some home for you. [She
gives some flowers to Ellen.] It was so
nice to be out in the country.
1	assure: to promise
2	take off: to leave quickly
3	The weather couldn't have been better. = It w asn't
possible for the weather to be better.
Use couldn 't have + a past participle to refer to past
impossibilities.
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Ellen:	/5he smells the flowers.] Thev smell
wonderful.
Marilvn: Everything smelled so special. It would
have been great if we had been able to
bottle the smells.4
Harry:	It would be a great business if you could
do that.
[The baby starts to cry upstairs.]
Ellen:	Oh!
Marilyn: Uh, we re home now, Ellen. We'll take
care of it.
Richard: I'll take care of it. /He holds up the cassette
player.] Let's see if it works.
Ellen:	What's that?
Richard: A little special country music. [He goes
upstairs.]
Susan:	I think we'd better head home. It's getting
late, and we have a bit of a drive.5
Harry:	Well, all your things are inside. There's
your sleeping bag.6
Marilvn: Oh, thanks, Harry. [She kisses him and
Susan good-bye.]
Harry:	Sa\ good-bye to Richard. We'll call you
all tomorrow night.
Marilvn: Good-bye.
Susan:	Bye, Mom.
Ellen:	Bye-bye.
Marilyn: Bye.
Ellen:	I'm so tired I think I m overtired.7 I don t
know if I can get to sleep.
[Max stops crying.]
Ellen:	Max has stopped crying.
Marilvn: Yes. It works!
Richard: [He enters.] It works!
Ellen:	What works?
Richard: This. [He turns on the cassette player
and plays the tape ot the sounds of the
country.]
Ellen:	Oh. Oh, where did you get that? It sounds
so nice. [She begins to fall asleep at the
kitchen table.] I think I'm tailing asleep.
Richard: Like Max did.
[Ellen leaves and takes the cassette player with her.]
Richard: Good night.
Marilyn: Good night, [to Richard] Sounds of the
country. The soothing sounds of the
country.
[The\ hug.]
END OF ACT III
4	It would have been great if we had been able to
bottle the smells.
To refer to an unreal condition in the past, use
had + a past participle in the if clause (had been). In the
mam clause, use would have + a past participle
(would have been). Here, Marilyn means that they
were not able to put the smells in a bottle.
Of course, she is just imagining when she says
It would have been great.
5	a bit of a drive: a drive that is a little long
6	sleeping bag: a large cloth bag for sleeping in outdoors
7	overtired: very tired
When you are overtired, you sometimes can t fall
asleep even though vou would like to sleep. You are
almost too tired to sleep.
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EPISODE 25
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of this episode.
PAST "UNREAL" WISHES AND CONDITIONS
• To express a wish about the past, use the past perfect tense
(had + past participle' in a that clause after the verb wish:
Ellen wishes that Max had felt better.
• To refer to an unreal condition in the past, use the past perfect
tense in an if clause. Use would have + a past participle in
the main clause.
If he ha^i »elt better, Ellen would have slept more.
Ellen wishes that Max had felt better.
If he had fett better.	V
Ellen would have slept more.r
Complete t ach sentence below with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. One answer has a negative form.
1.	Marilyn wishes she_______________,____________Max jamping.
(take)
2.	If Marilyn_________________________________________Max camping, Ellen_____________________ _____________________an easier weekend.
(take)	(have)
3.	Ellen wishes she___________________________in the village a little longer.
(stay)
4.	If she in the village a little longer, she so tired.
(stav)	(oe)
у
5.	Richard wishes he____________________________camping before this weekend.
(be)
6.	It Richard_____________________________________________camping before, he ______________ ________________________________what to do.
(goj	know)
Note: In some cases, you may use might have, may have, or could have instead of would have (+ past participle).
PAST POSSIBILITIES AND IMPOSSIBILITIES
• If it s possible that something happened, but you're not sure, use might have, mav have, or could have + a past participle:
Maybe she went home. = She might have gone home. = She may have gone home. = She could have gone home.
• If it's possible that something didn t happen, but you're not sure, use might not have or may not have + a past participle.
Do not use a contrac lion for might not or mav not :
Maybe she didn't go home. = She might not have gone home. = She mav not have gone home.
• If it's impossible that something happened use couldn t have + a past participle:
It's not possible that she went home. = She couldn t have gone home.
Complete ea< h of the tollowing sentences with an auxiliary from the box below. Use the past participle of the verb in parentheses.
For two of the items, more than one answer is possible.
might have might not have
may have may not have
could have couldn t have
1.	The ground is completely dry this morning. It_____________________________________________________________________
(rain)
2.	Please look in the car for the sleeping bag. I'm afraid that we____________________________________________________
(remember)
3.	Where is mv sandwich? A bird_______________________________________________________________________________________
(eat)
last night,
to take it.
________it.
ACT I
In this episode, you will study ...
exhibit
further
ci itic
promote
autograph (verb and noun)
VOCABULARY
favorably
recover
remarkable
faith
humanity
GRAMMAR AND EXPRESSIONS
ACT II
idioms: sets the tone
a dream come true
common practice
scared to death
Keep your fingers crossed,
run out of
understanding the meaning of sounds
responding formally to an introduction
U.S. LIFE
• Who was Ansel Adams?
• What are Pulitzer Prizes?
YOUR TURN
ACT III
•	Who is a famous photographer in your country?
•	Have you ever won a prize? If so, what was it for?

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146 EPISODE 26
Here is the complete script with study material for Episode 26. Use these materials before or after you watch.
ACT I
In an art gallery1 in New York City. Mr. Carlson,
the publisher of Richard Stewart's book, Family
Album, U.S.A., is preparing an exhibit2 of Richard's
photographs. Mr. Carlson is telling Tom, his young
assistant, where to place one of Richard's photos.
Carlson: A little further3 to the right, Tom.
Tom:	Is this OK?
Carlson: Good. What do you think, Richard?
Richard: I like it there.
Carlson: It’s the first thing people will see when
they come in. It sets the tone4 for the
whole show. The next thing they'll see is
this enlargement5 with the words
Family Album, U.S.A.
Richard: I can't believe this is really happening!
Carlson: You've earned it. Years of work went into
these pictures.
Richard: I know, but it's still a dream come true?’
('arlson: Well, remember, we re not sure what the
critics7 are going to write about vour show
yet. And you never know what the man
from the New York Times is going to say
about it.
Richard: Are you worried?
( arlson: I always worry. The reviews8 of this show
are important for the sales of your book.
Richard: When do we see the reviews?
1	arlson: Soon. One of the critics is coming over
this morning for a preview.9 I hope he's
in a good mood.
Richard: So do I. Marilyn and I hope to use money
from the sales10 of this book to buy a new*
house.
Carlson: The book will be a success. And the show
will help promote11 it.
Richard: Speaking of promoting the book do I
really have to autograph12 copies tor the
guests at the opening?15
Carlson: It's common practice.14
Richard: I feel uncomfortable about it.
Carlson: A lot of people come to openings just so
they can get the autograph15 of somebody
who may be famous someday.
Richard: Couldn't we wait until I'm famous?
Carlson: That might be sooner than you think.
Гот:	[He indicates a photo that is sitting on an
easel.] This one oxer here, Mr. Carlson?
Carlson: A little further back, Tom. It's too close to
the refreshments.16
1	art gallery: a room or building for showing or selling
works of art
2	exhibit: a presentation, or showing
3	further: more
4	sets the tone: prepares people to feel in a certain way
5	enlargement: a larger copy
° a dream come true: a dream that has become real
A
7	critics: people who write their professional opinions
about books, music, plays, or artworks, as for a
newspaper or magazine
8	reviews: articles in a newspaper or magazine that tell
about a work of art and give the writer's opinion of it
People who write reviews are critics, or reviewers.
9	preview: a chance to see something before most
other people do
10	sales: selling
11	promote: to make popular by advertising
2 autograph: to sign (my) own name on
Here, autograph is a verb.
13	opening: a first showing, often of artworks
14	common practice: something usually done
15	autograph: a person's own signature
Here, autograph is a noun.
16	refreshments: food and drinks for a small meal
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Richard: No. I think this one belongs in the
"people-at-work" section.
Carlson: You may be right. Try it there, Tom.
Tom:	Right.
Carlson: [to Richard] Nervous about the opening
tonight?
Richard: Nervous? Me? No. I'm scared to death.17
Carlson: How about guests? How many people
will you be bringing?
Richard: Well, my family. I guess. My wife Marilyn,
my father and mother, my brother Robbie,
my-sister and her husband and their
daughter. And my grandfather. Is that too
many?
Carlson: No such thing as too many" at an
opening.
Richard: I hope they like it.
Carlson: Your family or the public?
Richard: Everybody. But especially my family.
Ihey've stood by18 me through ali this.
Carlson: I'm sure they'll like it.
[Mitchell Johnson enters. He is a reviewer (critic) for
a newspaper. His articles appear in newspapers
across the country.]
Mitchell: Harvey, how are you?
Carlson: Mitchell, so nice of you to come, [to
Richard] Richard, this is Mitche ll Johnson.
Mitchell is one of the most important
syndicated19 reviewers in the countrx.
Mitchell: Well, you're the young man who did all
this.
Richard: I'm afraid so.
Mitchell: Nice to meet you.
Richard: Nice to meet you, Mr. Johnson.
Carlson: Mitchell has always encouraged new
. talent.
Mitchell: Well... you mind if I look around and
see what it says to me?20
Carlson: Be our guest.
[Mitchell Johnson walks around the gallery and looks
at Richard's photographs.]
Mitchell: Mm-hmm, hmm, uh-huh.21
Richard: /to Carlson] What does that mean when
he goes, "Mm-hmm, mm-hmm,
mm-hmm"?
Carlson: It probably means he's clearing his throat.
I don't know.
Tom:	I don't care what the critics say,
Mr. Stewart. Your work is brilliant.
17	scared to death: very afraid
18	stood by: supported; been helpful during difficult
times
19	syndicated: published by many newspapers
20	what it says to me: my own reaction to it; how I feel
about it
21	Mm-hmm, hmm, uh-huh.
Mitchell Johnson is making these sounds as he
examines Richard's photographs. It is not quite clear
exactly what he is thinking.
148 EPISODE 26
Richard: I hank you, Tom.
Carlson: ‘lom is studying photography at NYU.
He's working with me during the summer
months as an intern.22
Richard: Oh, really? I'd like to see your work.
Tom:	It's not good enough to show. I'm still
learning.
Richard: Oh, I d still like to see your work. You
may be the next Ansel Adams and not
even know it.
Tom:	If you really mean it, I'll bring some of my
pictures into the gallery.
Richard: I do mean it.
Mitchell: [He returns.] Very interesting pictures,
Mr. Stewart. You have a most unusual
eye.
Richard: Thank you. I hope that's a compliment.23
Mitchell: It is.
Carlson: Are you going to be reviewing the show,
Mitchell?
Mitchell: Oh, yes. It's definitely worth reviewing.
Carlson: Favorably?24
Mitchell: Oh, you know I never answer that
question, Harvey. I'd like an advance
copy of the book, though, so I can study
it.
Carlson: I have an autographed one in my office.
Tom, would you give Mr. Johnson the
copy of Richard's book on my desk?
Tom:	Just follow me, Mr. Johnson.
Mitchell: Sure. [He leaves with Tom.]
Richard: Do you think he liked my photographs?
Carlson: We ll know when tonight's papers
come out.25 Keep your fingers crossed.26
[He crosses his fingers for good luck.]
END OF ACT I
22	intern: a student who gets practical experience by
working in his or her chosen profession
23	compliment: something good that is said to show
praise or admiration
24	favorably: positively; to someone's advantage
25	come out: are available
26	Keep your fingers crossed. = Hope for the best.
Use this expression—and/or the action—to mean that
you hope lor a good result.
U.S. LIFE
Ansel Adams (1902-!984) is probably the most famous
American photographer. He is well known for his
black-and-white photographs of the American West.
Adams took large pictures of landscapes, including the
great forests and mountains of America's beautiful
national parks.
(Courtesy of the Trustees of The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights
Trust. All Rights Reserved.)
YOUR TURN
Who is a famous photographer in your country?
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Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act I.
SOUNDS WITH MEANING
Mitchell Johnson, the newspaper critic, doesn't talk while he looks at Richard's photographs. But he does make some
sounds that show his thoughts. For example, when he says, "Hmm," he means "I'm thinking.
Do you understand the meaning of other sounds? Draw a line from each sound at the left to the correct meaning at
the right.
1.	Uh-huh.
2.	Uh-uh.
3.	Huh?
4.	Ah-hah!
5.	Yuk!
6.	Ho-hum.
7.	Ooh!
8.	Aww.
a. No.
b.	Now I understand.
c.	I'm getting bored.
d.	Yes.
e.	I'm disappointed.
f.	I don't understand.
g.	' his is terrible!
h.	I'm excited!
CRITICAL CLUES
The critic, Mitchell Johnson, doesn't tell Richard and Mr. Carlson whether or not his review will be favorable. But
Mitchell does say some things that seem positive. In the script, find four positive statements that Mitchell makes, and
write them on the lines below.	.
150 4 EPISODE 26
ACT II
In the Stewarts' living room. Marilyn and Richard
are getting ready to go to the opening of Richard's
exhibit.
Richard:
Marilyn:
Richard:
Richard:
Richard:
[She finishes pulling in Richard's cuff
links.] There! You look very attractive.
Marilvn:
Richard:
You're going to be a great success. Are
you ready?
As soon as I get these cuff links4 on.
Let me help. Mom and Dad are alread\
on their way down to the gallery.
Marilvn:
Marilyn:
Richard:
Marilvn:
/
Richard:
Marih n:
Do you like the dress?
I love it.
I designed it myself.
It's beautiful.
Are )ou ready? We're supposed to be
there before the guests arrive.
I know. I know. Help me with this tie,
will you? Honey, I'm scared to death.
But this is what vou've been working for
all these vears.
/
No, no. I worked to put together a book
of photographs. I his is show business.1
Well, it's all part ot the same job. Just
relax and enjoy it.
You're right. I earned this, and I'm going
to enjov it. As soon as I recover2 from my
nervous breakdown.
What are vou afraid of?
Everything. A critic was there this morning.
He probably hates my work. I have to
sign copies of my book for a lot ot people
I never met before. My new shoes
hurt my feet...
[Marilyn hugs Richard, and they both laugh.]
Marilvn:
1 show business: the business of theater, movies,
television, and other kinds of entertainment
2 recover: to become healthy again
1 nervous breakdown: a condition when someone is so
nervous that he or she is not able to do normal daily
activities
4 cuff links:
a cuff link
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Richard: Thank you. Well, I suppose
I ve run out of5 excuses.
Marilyn: Mm-hmm. Let's go ...
Richard: Oh, one minute. Before we go to the
gallerx, I just want to tell you that I never
could have done this book without your
help and your love. I appreciate it.
Marilyn: Thanks. /She kisses him.] Now, no more
stalling.6
[They lea\e.]
A little later. Marilyn and Richard have just arrived
at the gallery.
Marilyn: What is it?
Richard: There's nobody here!
Marilyn:- Of course not, Richard. Your show doesn't
begin until eight thirty.
Richard: [He looks at Marilyn's wristwatch.] Oh.
Right.
Carlson: Richard! Welcome! Good luck tonight!
Richard: Well, thanks, [to Marilyn] This is my
publisher, Harvey Carlson, [to Carlson]
You've met my wife Marilyn ...
Carlson: Charmed.7
Marilyn: Hi.
Richard: My mother, Ellen Stewart, [to Ellen]
Harvey Carlson.
Carlson: It's good to meet you.
Ellen:	It s nice to meet you.
Richard: This is my father, Dr. Philip Stewart.. .
Philip:	Nice to meet you, Mr. Carlson.
Richard: My brother Robbie ...
Robbie: Hi.
Carlson: Hi.
Richard: And this is my sister Susan and her
husband Harry Bennett and his daughter
Michelle.
Carlson: [He shakes Michelle's hand.] It's nice to
meet you.
Richard: And this gentleman is my grandfather.
Malcolm Stewart.
( arisen: Welcome, Mr. Stewart. Well, make
yourselves comfortable. There are
hors d'oeuvres8 at the table, fruit punch4 at
the bar. Help yourselves.10 [to Malcolm
Stewart] Can I get you something,
Mr. Stewart?
Grandpa: No, thank you.
5	(I've) run out of... = (I) have no more ...
6	stalling: delaying
Charmed. = I'm charmed.
This is a formal, old-fashioned way to respond to an
introduction.
8	hors d'oeuvres: small things to eat before a meal;
appetizers
This French expression is common in English. The
English pronunciation is or durvz.
9	fruit punch: a sweet drink made from fruit juices,
often mixed with wine or liquor, and served in cups
from a large 'bowl
10	Help yourselves. = Serve (the food and drinks) to
yourselves.
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Carlson: You can feel very proud of your grandson,
Mr. Stewart.
Grandpa: I do. Гт proud of all my grandchildren,
Mr. Carlson
Carlson: Of course. Feel free to look around. If
you need anything, just ask.
Grandpa: Thank you.
Richard: Harvey?
Carlson: \es?
Richard: Did Mitchell Johnson's review come out
yet?
Carlson: Not yet. The newspapers don’t come out
till about ten o'clock. When they come
out, we'll get it.
Richard: Thanks.
A few minutes later.
Carlson: [to Richard] Ready?
Richard: Yes. Have the people arrived?
Carlson: The guests are waiting. Tom s about to
open the doors. Good luck! And stop
worrying! They're going to love it.
END OF ACT II
ACT II
‘Openuuj. flicjkl
153
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of Act II.
"I'M NERVOUS"
Why is Richard so nervous about his opening night? Read the sentences below, and check (и*) each reason that
Richard mentions for being nervous.
1. The opening is too much like "show business."
— 2. The critic might hate his work.
__3. He has to autograph copies of his book.
—4, He doesn't like his own photographs.
__5. His new shoes are not comfortable.
6. He arrived late at the gallery.
CALM DOWN!
Richard's wife and his publisher both try to make him feel less nervous. Write each of the tollowing statements above
the correct speaker.
1.	"just relax and enjoy it."
2.	"You can feel very proud of your grandson...."
3.	"... stop worrying!"
4.	"You're going to be a great success."
5.	You look very attractive."
6.	"They're going to love it."
154 •: EPISODE 26
ACT III
At the gallery, a little while later. All the guests
have had a chance to see Richard s photographs. I
Mr. Carlson gives Richard a newspaper.	Й
Richard:	What's this?	I
Carlson:	Read it.	9
Richard:	I can't. [He	gives	the	newspaper	to	I
Marilyn.] Would	you	read	it,	Marilyn?	I
Marilyn: [She begins to read the review.] "Richard
Stewart's show at the Carlson Callery is a
collection of photographs from his new J*
book entitled Family Album, U.S.A. There I
is power and beauty in Mr. Stewart's I
work, and his book introduces us to I
a remarkable1 new talent.'' Oh, Richard,
it's wonderful!
Carlson: Congratulations!	I
Richard: Wow! I'm overwhelmed.2
Carlson: Ladies and gentlemen, if I may have your g
attention for a moment, please? I hope
you're all enjoying the exhibition. I know if
that I am. And I would like to introduce
the young man who spent the last
five years taking these remarkable pictures I
and writing the background for Family 
Album, U.S.A.— Mr. Richard Stewart. К
I
lhey all applaud.]
Richard: Hello. I want to thank all of you for
coming here tonight. I'd like to thank
Harvey Carlson for his faith3 in my 
project. But most of all, I would like to I
thank my family for their love and support
all through this adventure. Thank you. I
[Everyone applauds again.]	I
Later that evening. Marilyn and Richard are walking
through the gallery.	?
Oh, I'm glad that's	over.	
[He approaches Marilyn and Richard to
take some pictures of the photographs and
of them.] Would you	mind?	I
Oh not at all.	I
[He takes a few more	photographs.]	I
Thanks.	В
Our pleasure. Hope it wins a
Pulitzer Prize.	' в
I'll settle for4 an "A" in my photography g
course.
Ah, Richard, Marilyn, I want you to meet A
John O'Neill.	I
Oh, how do you do?	R
Nice to meet you.	E
Richard:
Tom:
Richard:
Tom:
Richard:
lorn:
Carlson:
Richard:
Marilyn:
1	remarkable: unusual; extraordinary
2	overwhelmed: feeling completely controlled by a deep
emotion
3	faith: trust; belief; confidence
4	settle for: to be happy enough with
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O'Neill: I've been looking forward to meeting your
husband, Mrs. Stewart, /to Richard] I'm
really impressed by your show.
Richard: Thank you.
O'Neill: In fact, I'd like vour autograph.
Richard: Oh, well, really ...
O'Neill: On a contract.
Richard: What's this about, Harvey?
Carlson: Mr. O'Neill is the publisher of several
magazines.
Marilyn: Of course. Ive seen you on television.
Carlson: Mr. O'Neill was so impressed with your
work that he wants to develop it into a
magazine concept.
Richard: Well, that sounds very exciting, but where
would I fit into the plan?
O'Neill: I'd like you to be the photo editor of the
magazine.
Marilyn: Oh, Richard, how exciting!
Carlson: It's a wonderful opportunity, Richard.
Richard: Hold on. Wait a minute, please.
Carlson: What's the problem, Richard?
Richard: The problem is that I'm a photographer,
not an editor. I like what I do. In fact, I
love what Ido... which is going out with
a camera and a roll of film and seeing
the wonder5 of humanity.6 Now,
I appreciate your offer, but I ve worked
so hard on Family Album, U.S.A., and I'm
giving some thought to a new book on a
different subject. I'm flattered,7
but I enjoy taking pictures, and I want to
continue doing that. Thank you, but I'm
happy being a photographer.
O'Neill: I understand, Richard
Carlson: Richard, I know your next book will be a
success. Congratulations!
Richard: lhanks.
[Mr. Carlson shakes Richard's hand and walks away
with John O 'Neill.]
5	wonder: something so unusual that it causes the
feeling of surprise
6	humanity: all people
7	flattered: feeling complimented by someone
U.S. LIFE
Pulitzer Prizes are awarded each spring by Columbia
University. These prizes are given tor excellence in
journalism, literature, history, and music ot the United
States. I he journalism prizes are awarded for reporting
and photography that have appeared in U.S. newspapers
the previous year.
i 4^^
Marilyn: [to Richard] You re a real Stewart!
Richard: Thanks. [He kisses her.]
END OF ACT III
I he Pulitzer Prizes were established by Joseph Pulitzer.
Pulitzer (1847-1911) was an immigrant from Hungary
who became one ot the greatest American publishers.
He was also the founder of Columbia University's School
of Journalism.
1®= YOUR TURN
•	Have you ever won a prize? If so, what was it for?
•	Have you ever taken a photograph that you think
should w'in a prize? It so, what is it of?
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EPISODE 26
ACT III
Here are some activities to help you check your understanding of this episode.
OUR FAMILY ALBUM
Use the clues to complete this crossword puzzle about the Stewart family. their triends, and their business associates.
ACROSS
2.	She works as a nurse for Dr. Stewart (Episode 24).
4.	Charles is the editor of the Riverdale newspap* r (Episode 18).
5.	Waters planned a college reunion for Grandpa and his friends.
(Episode 16).
6.	He planned a farewell party for his good friend Alexandra
(Episode 24).
7.	Susan Bennett's maiden name is(Episode 19).
9.	He photographed street performances ^Episode 17).
10.	Mr published a book of photos called Family Album, U.S.A.
(Episode 26).
12.	She wanted to be elected to the school board (Episod*j 18).
14.	She works for a toy company (Episode 21).
16.	She's the daughter of 18 Across (Episode 21).
17.	Mr.is the boss of 14 Across (Episode 21).
18.	He's married to 14 Across (Episode 19).
20.	Mae owns a boutique (Episode 22).
DOWN
1.	Harry is an accountant (Episode 21).
2.	Grandpa's first name is(Episode 16).
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3.	Richard and Marilyn had their first and second honeymoon at the
	Inn (Episode 15).
5. He and his wife began a reading program for children (Episode 20).
8. She designs dresses (Episode 22).
10. Harry considered taking a job for a large company in this state (Episode 21).
11. Raker. Grandpas friend, organized meetings about the new community
center (Episode 23).
11. Alexandra returned to after spending a year in the United States (Episode 24).
15.	She helped Robbie study math (Episode 23).
16.	He stayed with his grandmother w hile his parents w ent on a camping trip (Episode 25).
17.	Robbie's triend helped decorate the living room for a farewell party
(Episode 24).
19. Bill
offered Harry a job (Episode 21).
RICHARD'S FUTURE
According to Act III of this episode, what are Richard's plans for the future? Circle the letter of the correct choice
a.	He will take a job as the editor of a new photography magazine.
b.	He will become a photography critic.
c.	He will continue taking pictures.
d.	He will win a Pulitzer Prize.
ANSWER KEY
Episode 14: "Playing Games"
VOCABULARY PUZZLE
Act I Activities
THE SUBURBS AND THE CITY
WORD WATCH
1.	because I didn't have a lot of work to do
2.	because I have a little free time in the afternoon
3.	because we spent a lot of time together
в
73“ Л	•2	U	A	R	1	U	M
R
Act II Activities
TAKE MY WORD
1.	cat
2.	can
3.	ton
4.	a< t
5.	aunt
6.	coat
7.	cut
8.	count
9.	accountant
PAST PERFECT
1.	had gone, hadn't gone
2.	had found
3.	hadn't been
4.	had started, hadn t finished
Act III Activities
A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL
Episode 15: "Second Honeymoon"
Act I Activities
AT A SMALL HOTEL
1.	suite
2.	single room
3.	the view
4.	room service
5.	innkeeper
6.	check in
7.	check out
8.	reservations
JUST IMAGINE
1.	had, would celebrate
2.	weren't, would be
3.	would call, didn't have
Act II Activities
VERB +
GERUNDS OR INFINITIVES
1.	to have
2.	looking
3.	raining
4.	to play
5.	going
6.	to eat
157
158 <4 ANSWER KEY
IDIOMS IN ACTIONS
•	I be?-, vour pardon?
•	I just can t figure out what's wrong with me today.
•	just be a good sport and stick it out for one more
game.
•	No, I've got to face the truth.
•	I give up!
TRAVELING WORDS
1.	a
2.	b
3.	a
4.	b
5.	b
6.	a
Act III Activities
Act III Activities
AN ANNIVERSARY SONG
A.	1. e
2.	d
3.	b
4.	a
5.	c
B.	1. "What's this for?"
2.	"We'd like to make a reservation for this weekend."
3.	"Let's call room service...."
4.	"Oh, he's adorable!"
5.	"Now this is my idea ot a good time!
Episode 16: "Full of Surprises'
Act I Activities
AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
1.	Malcolm
2.	Pete
3.	Malcolm
4.	Lillian
5.	Peggy, Arnold
6.	Arnold, Lillian
7.	Pete, Lillian
FULL OF SURPRISES
1.	Grandpa received a letter in the mail from Pete.
2.	Grandpa learned that there was a shortcut to
Pete's farm.
3.	Grandpa found a note on Pete's front door.
4.	Grandpa saw Peggy and Arnold.
5.	Grandpa learned that Pete and Lillian were married.
A REUNION
Sentences I, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are true.
HOW COME?
1.	How come Lillian married Donald?
2.	How ( ome she didn't marry Pete?
3.	How come Grandpa is going to visit Pete?
4.	How come Robbie wants to go with Grandpa?
5.	How come Robbie ,can't go to the reunion?
Episode 17: "Photo Finish"
Act I Activities
PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS
Sentenc es 2, 4, 5, and 6 are true.
Act II Activities
RECALLING DIRF.ClION^
PASSIVE VOICE AND
CAUSATIVES WITH HAVE
A.	1. The project will be finished by tomorrow afternoon.
2.	The report was written last week.
3.	The office supplies are being ordered.
4.	All the letters have been sent.
5.	The memos were being typed for me during my
meeting.
В.	1. I will have the project finished
by tomorrow afternoon.
2.	I had the report written last week.
3.	I'm having the office supplies ordered.
4.	I've had all the letters sent.
5.	I was having the memos typed tor me
during my meeting.
ANSWER KEY
159
Act II Activities
MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
1.	Гт here to see Mr. Carlson.
2.	Please sit down, Mr. Stewart.
3.	Mr. Carlson will be with you shortly.
4.	He's ready for you, Mr. Stewart.
5.	Thank you for seeing me on such short notice.
6.	Let's get right to it.
FUTURE POSSIBILITIES WITH IF
1.	If Richard goes to the park, he can look for performers
there.
2.	If Richard sees a mime, he will want to take a fewz
pictures.
3.	If Richard goes to a camera store, he will buy some
extra film.
4.	It Richard asks for Marilyn's advice, she might suggest
some places to visit.
Episode 18: "Making a Difference"
Act I Activities
BECAUSE I CARE
Items 1, 2, 4, and 6 are correct.
VOCABULARY IN ACTION
1.	running
2.	office
3.	seat
4.	school board
5.	campaign
6.	slogan
7.	stands for
8.	publicity
Act II Activities
Act III Activities
WORDS OF PRAISE
ANSWERS
SFNSATIONAL
W( )NDERFUL
FABULOUS
TERRIFIC
GOOD WORK
WHAT A JOB
REPORTED SPEECH
1. had taken, were
2. would love
3. was going
4. couldn't wait
5. had done
6. knew, would love
AN ELECTION CAMPAIGN
1.	Grandpa
2.	Grandpa
3.	Richard and Marilyn
4.	Richard and Marilyn
5.	Robbie
6.	Richard
7.	Philip
NUMBER OR AMOUNT?
1.	number
2.	amount
3.	amount
4.	number
5.	amount
6.	number
Act III Activities
ELECTION DAY
a. 2
h.
c.	4
d.	1
e.	8
f.	7
g- b
h.
IDIOMS IN A( TION
A.	1. hot off the press
2.	up to it
3.	Leave it to me.
4.	cool down
B.	"Vote for Ellen Stewart. She cares.

ANSWER KEY
160
Episode 19: "I Do"
Act I Activities
WEDDING-DAY JITTERS
Sequence 2 is correct.
AUXILIARIES IN ACTION
1.	had better hurry
2.	am supposed to go
3.	isn't supposed to be
4.	had better not drive
5.	had better ask
Act II Activities
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
the pearls: from Grandma; saved by Susan for today
the veil:	designed by Marilyn
the gown:	once worn by Marilyn
the wristband: once worn by Ellen; from an antique
store
A WEDDING RHYME
Harry was a nervous groom_________
Waiting in an upstairs room.
But Grandpa helped with his surprise,
Suggesting some clip-on bow ties	.
Something old, something new,
Something borrowed, something blue___________
Susan was a lovely bride_________.
As she dressed, she laughed and cried.
The happiest of grown-up girls
When she put on Grandma's pearls ______
And something new she knew she'd find:
A veil that Marilyn designed
Her life will never be the same.
Now Bennett is her married name .
We wish them luck in their new life
Together now as man and wife
Episode 20: "Quality Time"
Act I Activities
QUALITY TIME
Sentences 2, 5, 6, and 8 are true.
A QUICK NOTE
John,
I had to leave early. I needed to catch my train. There
are some letters for you on your desk. They need your
immediate attention.
I will not be in the office tomorrow. But I will call you
in the morning.
(Other answers are possible.)
Act II Activities
III Activities
"I DON'T GET IT"
"I GET IT"
(Your responses will give true information about yourself.)
SHIPS THAT PASS IN THE NIGHT
ANSWER KEY 161
Act III Activities
"STOPPING BY WOODS
ON A SNOWY EVENING'
BY ROBERT FROST
A.	Sequence 2 is correct.
B.	Statement 3 is correct.
Episode 21: "A Big Fish in a Little Fond"
Act I Activities
Episode 22: "Career Choices"
Act I Activities
IDIOMS IN ACTION
A.	1. work
2.	fashion designer
3.	full-time
4.	isn't sure
B.	The answer is c. (Richard doesn't mention getting a
second job.)
PRONUNCIATION AND
GRAMMAR: MUST HAVE + PAST PARTICIPLE
A.	1. must have been
2.	must have bought
3.	must have seen, must have heard
B.	1. must have rained
2.	must not have studied
3.	must have gone
4.	must have left
5.	must not have begun
Act II Activities
INDIRECT YES/NO QUESTIONS
A.	1. I'm not sure if Harry will take the job.
2.	I wonder jf a move would be a bad thing for
Michelle.
3.	I don't know if Susan wants to leave New York.
4.	I'd like to know if they have talked about this
before.
B.	1. Bill is wondering if the salary is high enough.
2.	He wants to know if Susan told Harry
to take the job.
3.	He isn't sure jf Harry can decide soon.
Act III Activities
"A BIG FISH IN A LITTLE POND"
A.	I. a
2.	b
3.	a
4.	b
5.	a
6.	a
7.	b
8.	a
9.	a
B.	Sentences 1, 3, 4, and 6 are correct.
Act II Activities
GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES
PART 2
1.	It takes a lot of time to care for a child.
2.	It's so much fun to play with a baby.
3.	It would be wonderful to work at home.
4.	Being in this family is great.
5.	Finding someone who will listen is always so easy
for me.
ELLEN'S CHOICES
Richard: a
Susan: a
Robbie: b
Act 111 Activities
WORKING MOTHERS
162
ANSWER KEY
WORKPLACE
1.	a
2.	a
3.	a
4.	b
5.	b
Episode 23: "The < ornmunity Center"
Act I Activities
NEWSPAPERS IN THE U.S.A.
Statements 1 and 5 are correct.
PHRASES IN ACTION
1.	was supposed to
2.	due to
3.	get a handle on
4.	as well as
5.	getting down to
6.	lack oi
Episode 24: "Parting Friends"
Act I Activities
SHOULD HAVE + PAST PARTICIPLE
1.	should have put
2.	should have studied, shouldn't have gone
3.	should have looked
4.	should have said, shouldn t have waited
MONEY TALKS
1.	is broke
2.	is short of cash
3.	flashy
4.	pay back
5.	can manage
Act II Activities
INDIRECT INFORMATION QUESTIONS
A.	1. I wonder what the problem is.
2.	I don't know where they are.
3.	I don't understand why they didn't come.
B.	1. We'd like to know what the young people want.
2. We'd like to hear what Robbie thinks aboutjt.
3. We don't know where he went.
Act III Activities
IDIOMS IN ACTION
1.	Nat
2.	Grandpa (Malcolm)
3.	Abe
4.	Robbie, Alexandra
5.	Grandpa (Malcolm)
6.	Joanne
7.	(Charles) Maxwell
Act II Activities
IMAGINING WITH IF
A.	1. would shop
2.	went
3.	would have
B.	1. played
2.	weren't
3.	would be
4.	were
Act III Activities
I M GOING ГО MISS YOU"
WATCH WORDS
1.	Robbie, Ellen
2.	Ellen, Robbie
3.	Robbie, Philip
4.	Alexandra, Robbie
5.	Alexandra, Robbie
6.	Robbie, Alexandra
FIND THE SLOGAN
The answer is c ornmunity unity.
Episode 25: "Country Music"
Act I Activities
PRESENT TENSE WITH FUTURE MEANING
A. 1. leave В. 1. goes, says
2. falls	2. gets, are
3. 's (or is)
ANSWER KEY 163
Act II Activities
"LET'S GO CAMPING"
Sentence c is correct.
WISH LIST
1.	I wish I had a lot of friends.
2.	I wish I spoke English well.
3.	I wish I were smart.
4.	I wish I could sleep.
5.	I wish I had a job.
6.	I wish I knew the meaning of life.
Act III Activities
Act II Activities
"I'M NERVOUS"
Sentences 1, 2, 3, and 5 are correct.
CALM DOWN!
Marilyn:	• Just relax and enjoy it.
•	You're going to be a great success.
•	You look very attractive.
Mr. Carlson: • You can feel very proud ot your
grandson....
«... stop worrying!
•	They're going to love it.
PAST "UNREAL" WISHES AND CONDITIONS
1.	had taken
2.	had taken, would have had
3.	had stayed
4.	had stayed, wouldn't have been
5.	had gone
6.	had gone, would have known
Act III Activities
PAST POSSIBILITIES AND IMPOSSIBILITIES
1.	couldn't have rained
2.	might not have remembered (or may not have
remembered)
3.	might have eaten (or may have eaten or could have
eaten)
Episode 26: "Opening Night"
Act I Activities
SOUNDS WITH MEANING
1.	d	5.	g
2.	a	6.	c
3.	f	7.	h
4.	b	8.	e
CRITIC AL CLUES
1.	"Very interesting pictures, Mr. Stewart."
2.	"You have a most unusual eye."
3.	"It is." (After Richard says, "I hope that's a
compliment.")
4.	"It's definitely worth reviewing.
OUR FAMILY ALBUM
RICHARD'S FUTURE
Sentence c is correct.