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  LESSON 1 I'D LIKE SOME BAKING POTATOES.
SCENE ONE: THE SUPERMARKET
Carol: Excuse me? I'd like some baking potatoes. Do you have any baking potatoes?
Produce Clerk: Yes. They're over there.
Carol: Do you have any bananas?
Clerk: Yes. I have those.
Carol: Are they ripe?
Clerk: Yes, they are.
Carol: These look good. Do you have any grapes?
Clerk: Sorry, we're out of grapes. We have some nice strawberries.
Carol: No, thanks. I don't need any strawberries. Where's the cauliflower?
Clerk: Oh, it's next to the lettuce.
Carol: Thank you.
Carol: Hi. What are you doing here?
Steven: I'm shopping.
Carol: Do you usually shop here?
Steven: No. I'm on my way home. My sister lives around the corner.
Carol: Your shopping cart is almost empty. Is that all you're buying--some milk, some ice cream, and some cookies?
Steven: I don't cook much. The life of a single man.
Carol: I know what you mean.
Steven: At least there's work.
Carol: To tell you the truth, Steven, I'm not really happy at work right now.
Steven: What's wrong?
Carol: It isn't very interesting.
Steven: I'm sorry you're not happy. If I can help, let me know.
Carol: Thank you, Steven. That's nice.
Steven: Sure. And now I have a very important question to ask you.
Carol: What?
Steven: Where's the coffee?
Carol: It's in aisle three. Follow me. I need some coffee too.

LESSON 2 I NEED TWO BOXES OF CEREAL.
SCENE ONE: THE SUPERMARKET
John: What's wrong?
Susan: I can't find my list.
John: Do you need the list?
Susan: Yes, I do. I can't remember everything on it.
John: You seem upset today, Susan.
Susan: Oh, here's the list.
John: OK. Where to first?
Susan: Aisle six. I need two boxes of cereal, one loaf of bread, a can of tomato paste, a dozen eggs, and two pounds of meat.
John: Here's the produce section. Do you need any fruit or vegetables?
Susan: Yes. I need some vegetables.
Susan: This isn't fresh. Don't you have any fresh lettuce?
Produce Clerk: How about this? This is a nice head of lettuce.
Susan: It's OK. Thank you.
John: Do you need anything else?
Susan: I need some tomatoes.
John: How many tomatoes do you need?
Susan: Twelve.
John: That's a lot of tomatoes . What are you making?
Susan: It's surprise . . . Excuse me? Look at these. They're too ripe. Don't you have any other tomatoes?
Clerk: I have those.
Susan: How much are they?
Clerk: Three dollars a pound.
John: Three dollars a pound. That's too expensive.
Susan: They're expensive, but they aren't too expensive. I'll take them.
John: What else?
Susan: I need a pound of carrots and two pounds of mushrooms. . . There aren't any mushrooms.
Clerk: I can get some from the back. How many do you want?
Susan: Two pounds .
John: These apples look delicious.
Susan: They look OK.
John: What is it, Susan? Are you upset about my trip tomorrow?
Susan: I want to make you a great dinner before you leave for Denver.
John: It doesn't have to be a big deal. I'm just going for two days.
Susan: Are you coming back?
John: Yes. Of course I'm coming back.
Susan: I want you to go on a full stomach.
Clerk: Your mushrooms miss.
Susan: Do you have any peaches?
Clerk: There aren't any. Peaches aren't in season.

LESSON 3 IS THAT YOUR SPECLAL DINNER I SMELL?

SCENE ONE: SUSAN'S APARTMENT
John: Hi. Is that your special dinner I smell?
Susan: I cooked it too long.
John: I'm sure it's delicious. Where is it?
John: Don't worry. . . I'm a good cook.
Susan: Really? I didn't know that.
John: Yes, it's true. I can cook dinner in no time. Now, do you have any mushrooms?
Susan: How many mushrooms do you want?
John: Whatever you have. And I need a can of tomato paste.
Susan: OK. Here.
John: Do you have an onion?
Susan: I have these. Which one do you want?
John: The big one. Mmmm. Wait until you taste this sauce.
Susan: What are you making?
John: Spaghetti.
Susan: Spaghetti. I love spaghetti. We're missing one ingredient.
John: What?
John & Susan: Spaghetti!


SCENE TWO: THE SUPERMARKET
Susan: Hi, Jake.
Jake: Oh, hello, Susan. How are you doing?
Susan: I'm fine, thanks. Is that your dinner?
Jake: Yes. Maybe I should put it back and we can have dinner together.
Susan: No, thanks. John is cooking spaghetti.
Checkout Clerk: Is that all?
Susan: Yes, this is all I need. Wait a minute. How much are the cookies?
Clerk: Which ones?
Susan: The ones over there.
Clerk: Fifty cents each. Susan: Give me four, please.


SCENE THREE: SUAN'S APARTMENT
John: How do you like it?
Susan: Umm. . . it's. . . umm. . . delicious. It just needs some pepper.
John: Do you have any?
Susan: Here it is.
John: Now how does it taste?
Susan: Good. It just needs some salt.
John: Salt. OK.
Susan: John, it's delicious. It really is. But something is missing. I don't know what it is.
John: Maybe you're right.
Susan: What kind of spaghetti sauce is this?
John: Sausage.
Susan: I know what's missing.
John: Me too.
John & Susan: The sausage!

LESSON 4 YOU WEREN'T HERE YESTERDAY.
SCENE ONE: THE EXERCISE STUDIO
Carol: You weren't here yesterday.
Susan: No, I wasn't. I was at my grandmother's house. She lives in New York.
Carol: No kidding? She lives in New York?
Susan: Yes. Yesterday was her birthday. She's eighty-one.
Carol: Really? She's eighty-one? . . . Was John with you?
Susan: No. John was in Denver.
Carol: Was he at KDEN?
Susan: Yes, he was , but don't tell anyone. He doesn't want anyone to know.
Edna: Pay attention, ladies, One, two. One, two. One, two. One, two.
Carol: Yes, I was .
Susan: Was Linda here?
Carol: No. She was at work. She and Steven were at the studio.
Susan: And where was Jake? Was he at the studio too?
Carol: On Friday night? You're got to be kidding. He was with Chris. How was John's trip?
Susan: I don't know.
Edna: Sit-ups. Ladies. Get on you backs.
Carol: Susan, were you ever a writer?
Susan: Yes. It was my first job.
Carol: After a while, were you ready to make a change?
Susan: I guess I was. . . Why? Are you?
Carol: I'm not sure. Hey, this exercise makes me thirsty. Do you want to go for a diet soft drink with me?
Susan: Five more sit-ups. Then I want some ice cream.
Edna: Some ice cream? That's fifty more sit-ups . One, two. One, two. One two. One, two.

SCENE TWO: OUTSIDE THE WEFL STUDIO THE NEXT DAY
Susan: John, you're back!
John: I was at home last night. I called, but you weren't at home. Where were you?
Susan: Maybe I was at my exercise class. You look awful.
John: I was up all night.
Susan: Why?
John: I wasn't sure if I should take the job.
Susan: So was the weather nice in Denver?
John: No. It was cold and cloudy.
Susan: Were the people at KDEN friendly? John: Yes. They were very friendly.
Susan: Was the hotel near the studio?
John: Yes, it was. Do you want to hear about the job?
Susan: Oh, John. Don't tell me now. I don't want to talk about it.
John: I want the job, but I don't want to leave you.
Susan: You have to do what's right for you .
John: Susan, we can continue our relationship.
Susan: Oh, come on. I wasn't born yesterday. It won't work.
John: I want it to work.
Susan: Long-distance relationships never work.
John: Susan, I really care for you.
Susan: Can you just leave me alone now? Please?
John: Don't throw away what we have together.
Susan: It's over, John. Please go.
John: Susan!
Susan: Please go, John. Excuse me.

LESSON 5 THEY OFFERED ME A JOB IN DENVER.


SCENE ONE: THE WEFL STUDIO
Mike: What did you do on the weekend, Carol?
Carol: I stayed at home and cleaned the house.
Mike: Did you watch TV on Saturday night?
Carol: No. Why?
Mike: I watched a great movie.
Carol: Which one?
Mike: Rocky with Sylvester Stallone. What did you do this weekend, Steven?
Steven: I worked. . . I was at the studio on Saturday and Sunday.
Mike: Well, you missed a great movie on TV.
Carol: Jake, how was your weekend?
Jake: Great?
Carol: What did you do?
Jake: I played some tennis with a friend, and then we listened to music at my place.
Mike: How about you, John? Did you do anything this weekend?
John: Well, I . . . Linda! Do you have a minute? I need to talk to you.
Linda: Sure. Come into my office.

SCENE TWO: LINDA'S OFFICE
John: They offered me a job in Denver.
Linda: I didn't expect this, John. Did you decide to take the job?
John: Yes, I did, Linda. I'm planning to take the job.
Linda: Did they offer you a lot of money?
John: Yes, but it wasn't just the money?
Linda: What was it?
John: The job.
Linda: Did you apply for the job?
John: No. They came to me first.
Linda: Why didn't you talk to me first?
John: I wanted to hear about the job first. It's a good job for me.
Linda: Did they give you a contract?
John: Yes. It's a two-year contract. It's for a new show. I'm the only host and the executive producer.
Linda: I can't believe it. When do you go?
John: In two weeks.
Linda: Did you study your contract at WEFL?
John: Yes. I studied it yesterday. I have to give you two weeks' notice.
Linda: How can you do this?
John: Linda, I was never happy here.
Linda: I want to see your contract. I don't think you can leave that fast.
I have it right here. Did I leave it at home? Where did I put it?

LESSON 6 DID I TELL YOU YOU'RE TERRIFIC?
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SCENE ONE: THE CONTROL ROOM
Jake: This is story about the new smoking law. Restaurants have smoking and non-smoking sections now.
Carol: Yes, but you should show people smoking.
Jake: I did.
Carol: No, you didn't.
Jake: Yes, I did. I showed a man smoking.
Carol: Well, I watched the tape. I didn't see a man smoking.
Jake: Can we watch it together?
Carol: Sure.
Carol: See? The woman walked into the restaurant. She talked to the waiter. . . She asked for the non-smoking section . . .
Then she followed the waiter to a table. . . Then she sat sown and looked at the menu.
Jake: Then a man started to smoke, The woman pointed to the non-smoking sign and asked him to put out the cigarette.
Carol: No, she didn't.
Jake: Can you play the tape again, please?
Carol: That's the end of the tape. You didn't show a man smoking.
Jake: Something's missing. A man started to smoke, and the woman asked him to stop.
The man was very upset . . . I want to ask Mike about this.
Carol: Yes, you should.
John: Hi, Carol.
Carol: Oh, hi. How was your trip?
John: It was good. Thanks .
Carol: Did you take the job?
John: Yes, I decided to take it.
Carol: Congratulations. Thanks!
John: Thanks. I just talked to Linda about it.
Carol: Was she surprised?
John: Yes, she was. And she was angry too.
Carol: Did you tell Susan about the job?
John: Yes. She was pretty upset.
Carol: I'm sure she was.
John: What are you working on?
Carol: A story for Jake. There was a problem, but I fixed it. He doesn't know it yet.
John: You're very good, Carol.
Carol: Thanks.
John: Did you every try being a newscaster?
Carol: Yes. I did. But that was a long time ago.
John: Did you like it?
Carol: I loved it, but I wasn't very good at it.
John: You should try again. A job is opening up, you know.
Carol: That's true.
Jake: What's true?
John: That Carol is good.
Jake: You didn't have to tell me that.
John: Think about it Carol. See you later, Jake.
Jake: Did you hear that John is leaving?
Carol: Yes, I did. Did you talk to Mike?
Jake: No. I don't know where he is. Now, what can I do?
Carol: Don't worry. I talked to him and I fixed the tape. I added the part with the man smoking.
Jake: Did I tell you you're terrific?
Carol: No, you didn't.
Jake: Well, I think you're terrific , Carol.
Jake: I'm standing in front of Louie's Seaside Restaurant. Some people are unhappy about the new smoking law.

LESSON 7 BUT I THINK I'N QUALIFIED FOR THE JOB.


SCENE ONE: THE EXERCISE
Susan: I told John it was over. Carol: You did? Oh, my legs are killing me. Is Edna really qualified to teach?
Susan: She studied with Jane Fonda?.
Carol: Really? When was that?
Susan: From 1978 to 1980.
Carol: I don't believe it.
Susan: You're always asking questions. Did you ever think about becoming a newscaster?
Carol: John said the same thing. But I don't have enough experience.
Susan: Did you go to journalism school?
Carol: Yes. I studied journalism at Columbia University.
Edna: Ladies! We exercise our bodies here, not our mouths.
Carol: I don't believer she studied with Jane Fonda.
Edna: One, two. One, two.
Carol: Oh, my legs. I can't stand it.


SCENE TWO: STEVEN'S OFFICE
Carol: Steven, I want to talk to you.
Steven: Yes?
Carol: Do you know John is leaving?
Steven: Yes.
Carol: Well, I want John's job.
Steven: Carol, I want to help you, but John has a lot of experience.
Carol: I know, but so do I. Not the way John does, of course. But I think I'm qualified for the job.
Steven: Where did you work in the past?
Carol: I worked at a radio station. I was a writer.
Steven: How long did you work there?
Carol: I worked there for two years, from 1986 to 1988.
Steven: Were you on television?
Carol: Only in college.
Steven: Where did you go to school?
Carol: I went to the University of Michigan.
Steven: What did you study there?
Carol: I was a communications major. I went to journalism school after I graduated.
Steven: You went to journalism school?
Carol: Yes. At Columbia University in New York City. Here's my resume.
Steven: I want to help you, Carol, but I'm not sure that I can.
Carol: Look, I'm a good writer. You know that. Just give me a chance.
Steven: How can I do that?
Carol: I'd like to make an audition tape. And then if you think it's good, show it to Linda.
Steven: I'd like to think about it.
Carol: No. I want to know now. Please help me, Steven. Give me this chance.
Steven: OK. If Mike agrees to shoot it .
Carol: I spoke to him. He said he'd do it.
Steven: OK, Carol. The studio is free tomorrow night. That's a good time to do it.
Carol: Thanks.

LESSON 8 NOW DON'T BE NERVOUS
SCENE ONE: THE EXERCISE STUDIO

Carol: I did it. I told him what I wanted.
Susan: Good for you!
Carol: OK. What should I do?
Susan: Pretend this is a camera. Look at the camera. Look at your notes, but don't read them.
Smile at the camera. OK. Try something.
Carol: All right. Ummm. . . two men entered a bank and stole five million dollars.
There was a fire on 57th Street last night.
Susan: Good. But look at the camera. Try it again.
Carol: In basketball, the Lakers played the Celtics. The Lakers won.
The score was 94 to 81. In baseball, the Mets beats the Indians 11to 3.
In football, it was Patriots against the Giants. The Giants lose again. The score was 13 to 6.
For WEFL, I'm Carol Green.
SCENE TWOL: THE MAKEUP ROOM

Rita: This is so exciting, Carol.
Rita: I always said that you were someone special.
Carol: Oh, Rita.
Rita: Now don't be nervous . You look great. I love what you're wearing.
Carol: Thanks. Susan gave it to me. She wear it on her first audition.
Rita: I remember that.
Carol: You must have some good stories to tell.
Rita: Sure. Did you know Deborah Hall bad an audition here?
Carol: Really?
Rita: Yeah. It was awful. She broke her nail right before the show. She was very upset. But she did a good job.
Carol: I didn't know that Deborah Hal worked here.
Rita: She didn't work here. She had an audition here. She went to New York instead.
Carol: I think it's time for me to go out there.
Rita: Mike is waiting for you. Good luck.

SCENE THREE: THE "HELLO A MERICA"SET

Mike: OK, Carol. We’re almost ready.
Rita: Do you need anything?
Carol: Just a glass of water, please.
Rita: Sure. Carol.
Mike: Say a few words.
Carol: Hello, my name is Carol Green, and this is "Hello America".
Mike: Good, Carol.
Rita: Here's your water.
Mike: We're ready.
Mike: Quiet, please. . . And . . . three, two, one. Camera.
Carol: Hello, I'm Carol Green, and this is "Hello America. "Today, the President is in Idaho, and here at home, a new movie theater opened in Stamford.

LESSON 9 JUST TAKE A LOOK.


SCENE ONE: THE CONTROL ROOM

Steven: Just take a look. I think she's terrific .
Linda: OK, OK. Turn it on.
Carol: Hello. I'm Carol Green, and this is "Hello America". Today, the President is in Idaho, and here at home, a new movie theater opened in Stamford.
The President traveled to Idaho today, where he met with potato farmers. He gave a speech about hid plan to help the farmers.
Afterwards, we spoke to some of the farmers and asked them about the President's visit.
The farmers liked what the President said.
In local news, a new movie theater opened in Stamford. People stood in line for two hours to buy tickets to the show.
One man got in line at six in the morning. Ticket prices were eight dollars a show. People liked the new theater,
but one woman said this: "I paid eight dollars to see a movie. A box of popcorn and a soft drink cost five fifty. That's outrageous.
Linda: She's very good, Steven. . . But I'm not sure we can give her the job. She needs more experience.
Steven: Think about it, Linda. Maybe we can work something out.
Linda: Leave the tape here. I want to watch it again.
Carol: Hello, I'm Carol Green, and this is "Hello America." Today, the President is in Idaho, and here at home, a new movie theater opened in Stamford.

LESSON 10   I NEVER THOUGHT I'S ASK ANYONE THIS AGAIN.
SCENE ONE: A RESTAURANT

John: Oh, look. It's Carol and Jake.
Susan: Oh, no. I hope they don't sit near us .
John: I picked this restaurant because I wanted to be alone.
Jake: Look, there's Susan and John.
Jake: Let's go say hello.
Carol: No. They want to be alone.
Water: Can I help you?
Jake: Yes, a table for two.
Waiter : Right this way.
Susan:   I can't believe this is our last meal together.
John: You didn't want to see me again.
Susan: I changed my mind.
Waiter : Would you like to order now?
Susan: I have a few questions.
Waiter : Certainly.
Susan: How is the steak prepared?
Waiter : It's broiled.
Susan: I'd like the steak.
Waiter : Would you like a baked potato or French fries with that?
Susan: A baked potato, please.
Waiter : Would you like soup or salad?
Susan: Salad, please.
Waiter : We hat Italian dressing or blue cheese dressing.
Susan: I'd like Italian dressing.
Water: Of course, madam. And you , sir?
John: I'd like the broiled chicken, a baked potato, and salad with blue cheese dressing.
Waiter : Thank you.
Susan: This is a lovely place, John.
John: And you are lovely, Susan. I never thought I'd ask anyone this again.
John: Will you marry me?
Jake: Do you have fried chicken?
Waiter : Yes.
Jake: I'd like the fried chicken.
Waiter : Would you like soup or salad with that?
Jake: I'd like soup.
Waiter : We have vegetable soup or tomato soup.
Jake: I'd like the vegetable soup.
Waiter : Thank you.
Jake: Carol, I want to talk about us .
Carol: Us? You mean you and me?
Jake: Carol, I care for you a lot. I didn't realize it until last week. But now I-I know you're the woman for me.
Carol: Jake, life is so funny. For weeks, even months , I tried to get you to notice me. But you never did. Now it's too late. I'm sorry. . . I don't know what to say.
Waiter : Is something the matter, sir?
John: I ordered the broiled chicken. This is fried chicken.
Waiter : Would you like me to take it back?
John: No. Could I have the check, please?
Waiter : Very well.
Susan: Don't be so upset, John. Why can't we continue with things the way they are?
John: You don't want to move to Denver with me.
Susan: What about my career, my life? I can't just be Mrs. Jon P. Banks.
John: What's wrong with that?
Susan: Oh, John. I love you, but I don't think I can marry you.
Waiter : Dessert?
Jake: I'm not hungry.
Waiter : we have apple pie or chocolate cake.
Jake: Could I have a cup of coffee?
Carol: Tea for me, please. And I'd like the chocolate cake.
Waiter : Yes, of course.
Jake: Why? Why is it too late?
Carol: Oh waiter. Could I have a spoon? I have a new job and I'm going away for a while. Linda saw my tape and got e a job as a newscaster.
Jake: Where's the job?
Carol: In Vermont.
John: Carol, congratulations. Did you hear Carol's good news?
Jake: She told me.
John: When are you gong to leave?
Carol: Next month.
Susan: I guess that leaves just you and me, Jake.
Jake: I guess so. Check, please.