1 THE BUSINESS TRAVELER 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
talking on the phone 13
introducing self and others 13
giving physical description 13
2 THE AMUSEMENT PARK 13
making comparisons 25
narrating past events 25
talents and abilities 25
3 THE NEW ASSISTANT 25
giving and following instructionsasking for and giving reasonsmaking requests 25
4 LETS GO TO THE MOVIES 37
correcting mistakes 49
describing a series of eventssimple past and past continuous 49
5 THE SKATING LESSON 49
compromising 49
ordering in a restaurant 49
making suggestions 49
embarrassing situations 61
6 COUNTRY LIFE 61
describing places 73
making comparisons 73
stating preferences 73
7 BEHIND THE SCENES 73
introducing self and others 85
asking for information 85
describing occupations 85
8 BLIND DATE 85
9 YOU'RE OLD-FASHIONED 97
identifying people 97
describing people 97
making adate 97
asking for opinions 109
making predictions 109
agreeing/disagreeing 109
10 THE BANK ROBBERY 109
narrating past events 121
asking for details 121
reported speech 121
11 A NEW LIFE 121
asking for explanations 133
12 THAT'S WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU 133
talking about likes/dislikes 133
describing lifestyles 133
talking about choices 133
stating preferences 145
talking about compatibility 145
13 THE GUITAR PLAYER 145
describing objects 157
stating needs 157
talking about ability 157
14 THE NEW COMMUTER 157
talking about plans/intentionscomparing optionstalking about transportation 157
15 IT LOOKS PERFECT 169
giving compliments 181
shopping for clothing 181
talking about prices 181
APPENDIX KEY TO EXERCISES 181