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LESSON 1 DO YOU LIKE TO DANCE, SUSAN?
Linda: Good afternoon. We have a big problem. Our ratings are down. We need new ideas. We need good stories.
Carol: What's the problem? We always report good stories.
John: No. Not always.
Carol: Well, usually.
Linda: OK, Carol. Usually. But we sometimes look bad.
Susan: When?
John: How?
Linda: The problem is interviews. We always interview people on Thursday and Friday. And that's boring.
Carol: I have an idea. How about music?
Linda: OK. What's the story?
Carol: There's a rock concert on Saturday.
Linda: No. Our viewers don't like rock music.
Carol: Do you like fashion shows?
Linda: No, I don't. But our viewers like fashion. Women like fashion.
John: We need something important. People like important news, Linda.
Linda: People like new ideas, John. Jake?
Jake: I have an idea. The answer is weekends. What do people do on the weekend?
Linda: Hmm, a weekend report? That's interesting. People often think about the weekend on Thursday and Friday.
Susan: I like it.
Linda: But we need action.
Jake: Right. I have some ideas here. Look at these pictures.
Susan: You sure like sports!
Jake: Yes, I do. I like to play golf. I like to play tennis.
Linda: That's not a bad idea.
Jake: I like to skate. I like to run. Don't I look great?
John: Nice legs. I like your shorts, Jake.
Jake: How about Saturday night? What do people usually do on Saturday night?
I like to dance. Do you like to dance, Susan?
Susan: No, I don't. I never dance.  I usually stay home on Saturday night.
Jake: I always go out.
Linda: I don't like the Saturday night idea.
Susan: Do you like sports?
Linda: Yes. I like that idea.  People like to watch sports, especially men.
On Friday we do a weekend report on sports.
Jake: A great idea. "The Weekend Report with Jake Seltzer".
Linda: No, I want all of you to work on this. It's "The Weekend Report" with the WEFL news team.
Carol: What about Thursdays?
Linda: On Thursday we do fashion. I want some beautiful dresses. Maybe some hats.
Susan: What else?
Linda: I like stories about people. I like stories with action. I like good pictures.
Jake: Are we in the stories?
Linda: Sometimes. We need good stories, and we need them now!

LESSON 12   WELL, THIS IS A SURPRISE.
John: Good morning. This is "Hello America" and I'm John P. Banks.
In the news, the President is in Europe. The weather for today is clear and cool.
You don't need your umbrella or raincoat. And it's a beautiful day for sailing.
And now "The Weekend Report" with Susan Webster and Jake Seltzer. Hello Susan. Hello. Jake.
Susan: Hello, John. We're sailing today at the Stamford Marina. There's a big race out here.
Jake: Yes. There are races all weekend.
John: Jake, can you sail?
Jake: I can't sail very well.
Susan: It's a wonderful day, John.
John: You look great together.
Susan: Thank you. I love this sport.
John: First a commercial. Then back to Jake and Susan.
Chris: How are you doing, Jake?
Jake: Terrible.
Susan: Why?
Jake: Because I want to get out.
Susan: You should relax.
Jake: I can't relax. I don't like this.
Chris: I'm sorry you aren't happy.
Jake: The boat is rocking. I want to get out.
Susan: You can't.
Chris: Jake, you can't get out now. You have to stay there.
Jake: I want to get out. The boat is rocking I don't like it. I'm getting out.
Chris: After the show. Jake.
Carol: You have to stay there now, Jake. Three, two, one. Camera. You're on the air.
Jake: Here we are again.
Carol: I love this spot, don't you, Jake?
Jake: Well, of course, Susan. I have a great teacher.
Susan: We're at the Stamford Marina.
I'd like to introduce you to Jake's sailing teacher, Chris Bloom. Chris, can you tell us about the races?
Chris: We have races here every weekend in the summer. This weekend is the big race of the year.
Susan: Can people watch?
Chris: Yes. But you have to have your own boat or get here before 10: 00a. m. At 10: 00, the boats leave the dock.
Susan: How much is a lesson?
Chris: A lesson costs fifty dollars.
Susan: How long is a lesson?
Chris: An hour.
Susan: Is it good idea to have an appointment?
Chris: You have to have an appointment. We're very busy.
Susan: Thank you, Chris. Coming up: some great racing from Stamford Marina.
Jake: Stay tuned.
Carol: Linda says you look great together. She wants you to work together more often.
Jake: Can I get out now?
Susan: Jake, you're amazing!
Carol: Chris, can you come with me?
We need some information before the race tomorrow.
Chris: Sure. Susan, can you help Jake?
Susan: OK.
Susan: I like to sail, don't you?
Jake: Just help me get out. . . I'm dizzy.
Susan: I'm sorry I wasn't nice to you. You're not so bad.
Jake: Gee, thanks.
Susan: You look good when you're seasick.
Jake: Thanks.
Susan: I want to be friends.
Jake: I want to be friends too.
Susan: Just friends.
Jake: That's all I want, Susan. We work together.
Susan: OK, then.
Jake: OK.
Carol: Well, this is a surprise.
Jake: Yes, it's amazing. Anything can happen on "The WEFL Weekend Report"!

LESSON 11   YOU SHOULD BE NICE TO HIM.
Susan: She said I have to walk before I can run.
John: I don't understand.
Susan: She wants me to learn from Jake. He has a lot of experience. You're a wonderful news reporter. You have a lot of experience too.
John: I have too much experience. That's the problem. Should I go to Denver?
Susan: You should do what's best for you . But I don't want you to go.
John: I'm tired.
Susan: You should go to bed early. You shouldn't think about it now. You don't have to decide tonight.
John: You're right.
Susan: Oh.
John: What's the matter?
Susan: I have a headache.
John: You should take an aspirin. Don't look up, but I see Jake.
Susan: I can't see. I don't have my contact lenses in.
John: you should wear your contact lenses.
Susan: Maybe he doesn't see us.
John: He's looking at us.
Susan: Oh, no. I don't want to talk to him.
John: You should be nice to him. You have to work with him.
Jake: Hello, John. Hello, Susan. I'd like you to meet Chris. Chris is a sailing teacher.
Susan: Hello, Chris, It's nice to meet you . So you're a sailing teacher.
Jake and I are reporting on sailing this Friday.
Chris: I know. I'm teaching him to sail.
Susan: How are you doing , Jake?
Chris: He's doing OK.
Jake: I can sail, but not very well.
Chris: You should take another lesson, Jake.
Jake: Right. I hate to sail. I go near a boat and I get seasick.
John: you keep coming back.
Jake: The teacher is terrific.
Chris: Do you sail, Susan?
Susan: I love to sail, but I never have time. I'd like to see your boat, Chris.
Chris: Would you like to see it tomorrow?
Jake: Yes, come tomorrow after my lesson. You have to interview her on Friday. You should talk to her first.
Susan: What not? What's so funny?
Jake: I shouldn't laugh. But I'm thinking of us working together.
Susan: It's funny.
Jonh: Yes. It is.
Jake: If you think that's funny, you should see me sail.

LESSON 10   YOU AND JAKE HAVE TO WORK TOGETHER.
Susan: Hi, Linda. What are you doing?
Linda: I can't find my lipstick. I'm looking for some lipstick.
Susan: I have to find my purse. Where's Rita?
Linda: Rita's sick. She has the flu.
Susan: I'm sorry to hear that.
Linda: Yes, it's too had, isn't it? Her doctor says she has to rest and take medicine twice a day.
Susan: Does she have to stay in bed?
Linda: Yes. And she has to drink a lot of water.
Susan: When can she come back to work?
Linda: She has to see her doctor first.
Susan: Linda, I have to talk to you.
Linda: Now? How much time do you need?
Susan: Five minutes.
Linda: OK, But I have to hurry because I'm late. Mike and I have to be at a meeting at 8: 00.
Susan: Jake and I are working together. I want to do a good story on sailing, but Jake can't sail.
Linda: He has to learn to sail. You and Jake have to work together.
Susan: Why?
Linda: Because you look good together.
Susan: I can't work with Jake.
Linda: Why not?
Susan: Because Jake always wants to be the star.
Linda: You and Jake have to work together.
Susan: Before you get mad, listen.
Linda: I'm listening.
Susan: I'm working with Jake. It's hard. He's always the star. He always has to be first. And he's always late.
Linda: I know, Susan.
Susan: I need to do stories alone.
Linda: Susan, you're very good, but watch yourself on the videotape. After you watch, talk to me again.

Susan: Why? Tell me.
Linda: Because Jake has a lot of experience. You're young. You have a lot to learn from him.
Susan: Oh.
Linda: Before the show, Jake's terrible. But when the show is on, he's always perfect. Watch.
Susan: Maybe you're right.
Linda: Susan, you have to walk before you can run. You have to excuse me. I have to go.
Susan: Linda, here's the lipstick.
Linda: Do you think I have to put it on?
Susan: You don't have to, but you look good with it.
Linda: Thanks.
Susan: Linda?
Linda: Talk to me again after you report on sailing. Maybe we can do something.
Susan: Linda.

LESSON 9 WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO TO SCOTTO'S?
Susan: Are you going to take the job in Denver?
John: I don't know.
Susan: Don't go.
John: I can't decide. First I want to go. Then I don't.
Susan: You look sad.
John: I don't want to leave you, but I want the job. I'm unhappy at WEFL, Susan.
Susan: You're nervous.
John: Yes. This is making me very nervous.
Susan: Please don't smoke, John. It's bad for you.
John: I'd like to go out tonight. Would you like to go out with me?
Susan: I'd love to. Where would you like to go?
John: I don't know. I don't want to stay home tonight.
Susan: Don't be angry.
John: I'm not angry. I'm tired.
Susan: Then stay home.
John: I don't want to stay home. I'd like to go out.
Susan: I'm sorry.
John: I'm sorry too. Go. Don't go. I can't decide. . . What would you really like to do?
Susan: I'd like to go with you, John. And I'd like to stop at WEFL on the way.
John: Don't work tonight.
Susan: I won't. I left my purse in Rita's room.
John: Would you like to have dinner with me first and then get your purse?
Susan: I'd like to have dinner. But first I'd like to find my purse. I'll meet you.
John: Great. What kind of food would you like?
Susan: I'd like Italian food.
John: OK. I know a great Italian restaurant. Would you like to go to Scotto's?
Susan: OK. How do I get there?
John: When you leave the station, go to the third traffic light and then make a right on Gilpin.
Susan: How do you spell that?
John: G-i-l-p-i-n. Then follow the sings to the Stamford Mall.
Susan: How far is it?
John: It's two miles from the station.
Susan: OK. Thanks.
John: Great.
Susan: See you later. And don't smoke.
John: Right.
Mike: Linda. What's happening?
Linda: I'm nervous about the advertising for the show. I hope it works.
Mike: Come in. Would you like to sit down?
Linda: No. I have a lot to do.
Mike: Linda. Sit down. Would you like to talk about it?
Linda: No. OK. I'm nervous about "The Weekend Report. "
Mike: Don't worry. You have a good show.
Linda: Do you think so?
Mike: "The Weekend Report" is great.
Linda: That's what I want to hear.

LESSON 8 SAY, WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE DINNER WITH ME TONIGHT?
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Chris: How are you?
Jake: My body aches. I'd like to take a long, hot bath.
Chris: That always happens the first time. Don’tworry about it.
Jake: You're very nice. Say, would you like to have dinner with me tonight?
Chris: I'm sorry. I'd like to, but I can't. I have another lesson.
Jake: Would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow night?
Chris: That would be nice. You can come back here for another lesson, and then we can have dinner.
Jake: Another lesson?
Chris: Yes. Would you like to take another lesson?
Jake: Another lesson? Tomorrow?
Chris: Yes.
Jake: Um. I can't tomorrow. I have an appointment. But I'd like to have dinner. Would you like to meet me after work?
Chris: I really think you need another lesson.
Jake: Talk to me about it at dinner.
Chris: OK. See you tomorrow night, Jake.
Jake: Great. See you then.
Voice: You're late. Hurry up.
Jake: Give me a minute.
Voice: Are you ready?
John: Yeah.
Susan: Uh-huh.
Jake: Go ahead.
Voice: Stand by. Fade to black. Up from black. Three, two, one. . .
Jake: What would you like to do on the weekend? Would you like to go kayaking? Would you like to go skiing?
Susan: Would you like to go sailing?
John: Would you like to have more fun on weekends?
Jake: Who wouldn't?
John: WEFL can tell you about all these sports. Just in time for your weekend.
Susan: This Friday, our first report is on sailing.
Jake: Join us every Friday for "The Weekend Report" with the WEFL news team.
Voice: Fade to black. OK. Try it again. . . Up from black. Stand by. Three, two, one. . .
Jake: What would you like to do on the weekend? Would you like to go kayaking? Would you like to go skiing?
Susan: Would you like to go sailing?
John: Would you like to have more fun on weekends?
Jake: Who wouldn't?
John: WEFL can tell you about all these sports. Just in time for you weekend.
Susan: This Friday, our first report is on sailing.
Jake: Join us ever Friday for" The Weekend Report" with the WEFL news team.
Voice: Fade to black.

LESSON 7 HOW DO I GET TO LANG'S DRUGSTORE?
Rita: Do you have a date?
Jake: No, I have a sailing lesson. Where can I buy some medicine? I get seasick.
Rita: Go to Lang's Drugstore.
Jake: How do I get to Lang's Drugstore?
Rita: Do you have a map?
Jake: No.
Rita: OK. I can draw it. Go two blocks and turn left.
Jake: Pardon? Do I turn left at the bank?
Rita: No, don't turn left at the bank. Turn left at the post office.
Jake: At the post office?
Rita: Yes. There. Turn left there.
Jake: Then what?
Rita: Go through the park and around the circle. Then go straight on Main Street to the coffee shop.
Jake: How far is that?
Rita: About two miles. Don't go more than two miles.
Jake: And then am I there?
Rita: No, there's a big sign: Lang's Drugstore. Turn right at the sign. Then you're there. Park your car and go up the steps.
Jake: OK. Thanks for the directions, Rita.
Jake: Chris, I don't like this.
Chris: You're doing fine. Don't be afraid.
Jake: I'm not afraid. I'm dizzy. Help me get out.
Chris: You're doing fine. You're sailing!
Jake: How do I get out?
Chris: OK,OK. First, put your feet here. Here. Then, sit on the side of the boat. Now, sit on the dock. Don't stand up!
Jake: I can't get out. Can you repeat that?
Chris: Yes. First, put your feet here. Second, sit on the side of the boat, and third, sit on the dock.
Jake: Oh, I see.
Chris: And, Jake, don't stand up in the boat. Never stand up in a small boat.
Jake: Why not?
Chris: You can fall in the water.
Jake: Oh.
Chris: Are you OK?
Jake: Is the lesson over?
Chris: Yes.
Jake: Then I'm OK.

LESSON 6 EVERYONE'S WEARING PURPLE.
Jake: Welcome back to "Hello America. "Today's guest is Donna Hess.
Donna is here to tell us about fashion. Susan?
Susan: Thanks, Jake. Welcome to WEFL, Donna.
Donna: I'm glad to be here, Susan.
Susan: Donna, what's "in" this season?
Donna: Well, skirts are short. Let's take a look.
Donna: This is Sandra. She's wearing a long red jacket with a short black skirt. She's also wearing a white blouse.
Susan: Red is "in" this year, isn't it?
Donna: Yes. It's a big color this season. People are wearing red shirts, pants, skirts ,and dresses.
Susan: Is black in style also?
Donna: Yes. But the big surprise this season is purple.
Susan: Purple?
Donna: Everyone’s wearing purple. Purple hats, purple pants, purple skirts. . .
Susan: It's hard color to wear, isn't it?
Donna: Not at all. Purple can go with all most any color.
You can wear it with green, yellow, pink. Purple is the color of the season.
Susan: Can you wear purple with black?
Donna: Of course you can. It's wonderful with black.
Susan: What are we looking at now, Donna?
Donna: Evening wear. This is Karen. She's wearing a short silk dress. It's elegant, isn't it?
Susan: It's purple too.
Donna: Right. It's the "in" color.
Susan: Uh-huh.
Donna: Look at this beautiful dress. It's very elegant.
Susan: But don't you have to be tall and thin to wear that dress?
Donna: No. Karen is five six, and she looks wonderful, doesn't she?
Susan: Yes, she does. Donna, what is the one important thing to buy this season?
Donna: A short purple skirt, of course.
Susan: Purple is a very important color. And short skirts are "in" .
That's the fashion news from Donna Hess. Thank you, Donna. Back to you, Jake.
Jake: Thank you, Susan. Stay tuned for more of "Hello America."
Carol: Good interview.
Jake: I have to run.
Carol: Where?
Jake: Do you know Rita's friend Chris?
Carol: The one with blond hair?
Jake: And brown eyes?
Carol: She teaches sailing.
Jake: I'm taking sailing lessons from her.
Carol: You get seasick, don't you?
Jake: Yes.
Carol: Good luck.
Jake: Welcome back to "Hello America. "
Jake: Welcome to "The weekend Report", I'm Jake Seltzer.
Linda: I don't like this tennis story, Mike. Who's the cameraman?
Mike: He's new. His name is Bob.
Linda: Jake looks very uncomfortable. Why?
Mike: Because he is trying to be a star. It doesn't work outside the studio.
Linda: I want him working with Susan. He's good with Susan.
Mike: Are the ratings up?
Linda: Not yet.

LESSON 5 BUT I WANT YOU TO DO IT WITH JAKE.
Susan: Carol, are you ok?
Carol: Yes, I'm fine. Thanks.
Susan: How are you and Jake?
Carol: I don't want to talk about him.
Susan: You don't see him?
Carol: No. He's dating someone else.
Susan: Who?
Carol: I don't know her.
Susan: Are they serious?
Carol: I-I don't want to talk about them.
Susan: Oh, no!
Carol: What's the matter?
Susan: Is that John across the street?
Carol: Where?
Susan: Over there.
Carol: Yes. He's with a woman.
Susan: Who is she?
Carol: I don't know her.
Susan: I can't see her. I don't have my contact lenses in. And I don't want John to see me. What does she look like?
Carol: She has short brown hair.
Susan: How tall is she?
Carol: She's medium height. She's about five six.
Susan: How tall is she?
Carol: About fifty?
Susan: What's she wearing?
Carol: She's wearing a black suit and a green scarf. She's carrying a briefcase.
Susan: What are they doing?
Carol: Talking. She's talking to him, and he's talking to her. . . Are you upset?
Susan: No. I know who she is.
Carol: Really? Are you angry?
Susan: No. I'm not upset, and I'm not angry. I'm disappointed.
Carol: Oh, Susan, I'm sorry. Who is she?
Susan: She's from KDEN, Denver.
Carol: What? Denver?
Susan: OK. l can report on the sport of sailing. Lots of people in Stamford sail.
Linda: It's a good idea.
Mike: I like it.
Susan: Thanks, Mike. Ready?
Mike: Yes.
Susan: The sailboats are sailing.
Linda: They're beautiful.
Susan: I begin the show: "Helo, I'm Susan Webster at the Stamford Marina.
You're watching people sail. "Wait. Here's a good picture.
Mike: The wind is blowing. We can't hear him
Susan: That's OK. I can talk to him later.
Mike: That's great.
Susan: Look. The wind is blowing now, but he can't turn.
Mike: He isn't turning.
Linda: This is interesting.
Susan: Look. Now the boat's turning. We can show the pictures and I can talk about sailing.
Mike: Yes. I like it.
Linda: The race is this weekend, isn't it?
Susan: Yes, it is. There are two on Saturday and one on Sunday afternoon.
Linda: Thank you, Susan.
Susan: That's it? Can I do the story?
Linda: Yes. Good job. But I want you to do it with Jake.
Susan: Linda, he can't sail.
Linda: He can learn. Susan, Jake is our star. The viewers love him.
Susan: I know. And he looks great on a boat.
Linda: Thanks. I need your help.
Mike: We're late. The fashion show is in five minutes.

LESSON 4 WHY DO YOU HAVE A HEADACHE?
John: You look terrible! What's wrong?
Susan: I have a headache.
John: I'm sorry to hear that. Do you want some aspirin?
Susan: OK. Can you get two aspirin for me?
John: Yes, and how about some water?
Susan: Thanks.
John: Why do you have a headache?
Susan: Because I have to work with Jake! Linda thinks we look good together.
John: What about the sailboat race?
Susan: It's a great idea. I hope Linda likes it.
John: Here's your aspirin and your water.
Susan: Thank you. Enough about me. How are you?
John: I'm great. I'm happy.
Susan: Why? Because you're with me?
John: Yes.
Susan: And?
John: I have a new job offer.
Susan: What? Where is the job?
John: In Denver. KDEN, Denver.
Susan: Is it a good job?
John: I don't know. They need a new host.
Susan: I don't want to leave?
John: I don't want to leave you, but I don't like it here.
Susan: Why not?
John: Because I don't like Jake, I don't like stories about weekends, I want to do real news.
Susan: Does Denver have all that?
John: Maybe.
Susan: Oh. Now I really have a headache.
Jake: Who's this, Rita?
Rita: My friend Chris.
Jake: She's pretty. She has brown eyes and blond hair?
Rita: Yes.
Jake: I like that. How tall is she?
Rita: She's tall--about five eight.
Jake: You sound awful. What's the matter?
Rita: I have a cold. My whole body aches.
Jake: That's too bad. I can rub your back.
Rita: Thanks. That helps.
Jake: So your friend . . . blond hair. She's pretty. What does she do?
Rita: She teaches sailing.
Jake: I can't go near boats. I get seasick.
Rita: What happens?
Jake: I get dizzy. . . So, what about Susan?
Rita: She likes John. I think it's serious.
Jake: No, I mean about the weekend report. She has an idea. What is it?
Rita: I don't know. What's your idea?
Jake: Baseball. It's a good story.
Rita: Thank you for the back rub.
Jake: Any time. See ya.
Susan: Hi, Rita. Who's that?
Rita: My friend Chris.
Susan: She's pretty.
Rita: I want to introduce her to Jake.
Rita: He doesn't want to meet her.
Susan: Why not?
Rita: Because she's a sailing teacher.
Susan: So?
Rita: Jake gets seasick on boats.
Susan: Really: That's very funny.
Rita: Why?
Susan: Because my weekend report is on sailing.
Rita: Oh, I love it. That is funny!