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LESSON 1 IT SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT STORY.

Jake: In business news, stock prices are up. International Computer Key Company is up two dollars, but no one knows why.
WEFL is investigating International Computer. We will report on the company in tomorrow's "Business Update".
Thanks for being with us for WEFL's morning "Business Update". I'm Jake Seltzer. Goodbye for now.
Steven: Good job, Jake. Here are some of your stories for tomorrow.
Jake: Now wait, Steven. I need a minute of your time.
Steven: Jake, I'm off to the doctor right now. Can it wait?
Jake: I know you're busy and hate to bother you, Steven, but this is important.
Steven: It's not as important as my doctor's appointment. . . OK. One minute.
Jake: Why is Abbott Larkin in Stamford now ?
Steven: The president of International Computer? What's he doing here?
Jake: He's staying at the Stamford Hotel.
Steven: So what? What's so important?
Jake: He's meeting with James Brady right now.
Steven: What?
Jake: Larkin's talking to James Brady, the president of NIT.
Steven: I don't understand. What does that mean?
Jake: James Brady and Abbott Larkin are meeting in secret.
They're making a deal, and I think it's an important story. I want an interview with Larkin.
Steven: Why?
Jake: Larkin's company is losing money now. Larkin needs more customers. I think he's selling his company to James Brady. That's why he's here now.
Steven: NIT is buying Larkin's company? I like that story.
Jake: Do you realize it's one of the biggest mergers in history?
Steven: I love it!
Jake: What's Mike doing now?
Steven: He's busy. He's lighting the new set now. He needs more time to finish.
Jake: This is more important, Steven.
Steven: OK. I want you to go to the hotel right now. Find Larkin. I'll send Mike with a camera. Mike, I need you.
Mike: What's up?
Steven: Jake's going to the Stamford Hotel. I want you to follow him with a camera. Hurry.
Mike: I hate to leave now, Steven. I'm lighting the new set.
Steven: I realize that, Mike. Believe me. It's important.
Mike: I'm on my way.
Steven: Oh, no. I have to run.
Steven: Maria, I have to run.
Maria : You look busy.
Steven: I am. Can you help Jake? He's at the Stamford Hotel. He's looking for Abbott Larkin, President of International Computer.
Maria : Abbott Larkin? In Stamford? That seems odd.
Steven: It does seem odd. He's talking about a merger with NIT.
Maria : It sounds like a good story.
Steven: It sounds like a great story. And I'm late for a doctor's appointment. Anne and I have to see the doctor about the baby.
Maria : That's right, Anne's pregnant. How does she feel?
Steven: Not good. She feels sick. You know.
Maria : How do you feel?
Steven: I'm afraid. Babies scare me. Does that seem silly?
Maria : No, it doesn't seem silly, Steven. I think it's normal. Take care of Anne. I'll help Jake.
Steven: Thanks.

LESSON 12 I’VE ALREADY MADE PLANS TO SEE SOME FRIENDS.


Maria : Here I go. I haven't had a vacation for two years. I've forgotten how to do it.
Mike: You just pick up your bag and leave, Maria.
Maria : It's really exciting.
Mike: Have you ever visited Colorado?
Maria : Yes. I've kayaked on the Colorado River, and I've camped in the Rocky Mountains many times.
Mike: The Rocky Mountains are wonderful.
Maria : And I've driven through Denver. But I've never been to Aspen.
Mike: Are you seeing friends in Denver?
Maria : Yes. I've already made plans to see some friends. I talked to them yesterday.
Mike: I'll get your bag.
Steven: The taxi's here. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time.
Mike: Maria, have you remembered your traveler's checks?
Maria : Yes, I have, Mike. They're right here.
Mike: Have you confirmed your reservations?
Maria : Yes, I have. I did it this morning.
Mike: Where's your ticket?
Maria : It was right here. Where is it?
Mike: Here's your ticket.
Maria : Ah, there it is. Well, here I go.
Steven: Hi, Anne. It's me.
Anne: Oh, Steven. Where are you?
Steven: I haven't finished work yet. I'm waiting for a phone call.
Anne: That's OK. I'm having fun. I'm knitting a sweater.
Steven: You've already made two sweaters. How many do we need?
Anne: I've only knitted one sweater and it's too big. We don't have a tiny one for the little baby yet.
Steven: Oh.
Anne: When will you be home?
Steven: I'll be home in an hour.
Anne: That's nice. I'll have dinner ready for you, dear. Bye.
Steven: I love you.
Connie : Americans love to travel during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. If you haven't made your reservations yet, make them now.
Most seats are sold. Be sure to arrive at the airport at least an hour before flight time.
It may be crowded, but the fun is in being there. Where? We asked people where they've been.
Connie : Have you ever seen the Great Wall of China?
Traveler 1: Yes. I have walked along the top of the Great Wall.
Connie : Have you ever traveled to San Francisco?
Traveler 2: Yes, I have, as a matter of fact. I've traveled to San Francisco.
Connie : And you liked it?
Traveler 2: Yes. I liked it very much
Traveler 3: Yes, I have, eh. . . I have visited Phoenix.
Traveler 4: Yes. I have been to Washington, D. C. I'm from Baltimore. Yes. I have sailed on a ship. The Fast Frigate. The Navy Fast Frigate.
Traveler 5: Uh, yes. We've flown in a jet.
Connie : Was it fun?
Traveler 5: It was good to be on the ground agai
Steven: Good story, Connie.
Connie : Thanks, Steven.
Steven: We'll do some great stories while Maria is away.
Jake: The ratings will go up.
Mike: The directing will be excellent.
Steven: And Maria will arrive before the baby does.

LESSON 11 HAVE YOU EVER TAKEN A VACATION AT CHRISTMAS?


Connie : I like this story.
Mike: It makes me nervous . I hate to travel. Have you ever taken a vacation at Christmas?
Connie : Sure. I've taken vacations at Christmas. I've gone to Florida, or I've driven to Vermont. How about you?
Mike: I've always stayed home. I hate crowds .
Connie : Don't you ever go on vacation?
Mike: Yes, but I don't travel on holidays.
Connie : Have you ever been home for Thanksgiving?
Mike: Sure, but my family only lives ten miles away.
Connie : So you've always driven home. That's cheating.
Mike: No. It's smart. Let's go.
Ticket Agent: Next. Hello. . . Will you be checking any baggage?
Passenger: I'm checking one bag.
Ticket Agent: Would you prefer an aisle or a window seat?
Passenger: I'd like a window seat.
Ticket Agent: You'd rather have a window. OK.
Passenger: Is there a meal on board the flight?
Ticket Agent: Yes. There is a meal.
Passenger: What are they serving?
Ticket Agent: It's probably a light snack.
Passenger: I'd like a nonsmoking, window seat, please.
Ticket Agent: OK, Mr. Drew. . . The whole flight is nonsmoking.
Passenger: The whole flight is nonsmoking?
Ticket Agent: Mm-hm . . . Your flight will be departing out of Gate 41. Boarding will begin at 4: 30.
Passenger: OK. And where is Gate 41?
Ticket Agent: It's straight ahead through the security, make a left. Gate 41 is on that side. OK? This is your boarding pass.
Passenger: Thank you.
Ticket Agent: You're welcome. Bye-bye.
Connie : OK, Mike. People travel a lot. They've been everywhere. Where have these people been? Have you ever seen the Great Wall of China?
Traveler 1: Yes. I have walked along the top of the Great Wall.
Connie : And I'll bet that was beautiful.
Traveler: Yes, it was very beautiful, very exciting.
Connie : She looks like a stewardess. Let's ask her. Are you a stewardess?
Traveler 2: Stewardess? No, I'm not a stewardess. No, no, no.
Connie : Have you ever visited California?
Traveler 2: Yes. I have been to California.
Connie : Have you ever traveled to San Francisco?
Traveler 2: Yes, I have, as a matter of fact. I've traveled to San Francisco.
Connie : You liked it?
Traveler 2: Yes. I like it very much.
Connie : Have you been to Europe?
Traveler 3: No. I've never been to Europe
Connie : Where are you from?
Traveler 3: I'm from India. Calcutta, India.
Connie : Have you been to the United States before?
Traveler 3: No. I've never been to the United States before.
Connie : Have you ever been to Washington, D. C.?
Traveler 4: Yes. I have been to Washington, D. C. I'm from Baltimore.
Connie : Have you ever flown on an airplane?
Traveler 5: Yes. I have flown in an airplane. . . several occasions.
Connie : Where have you been?
Traveler 5: We just flew in from Virginia.
Connie : Have you ever been to the Grand Canyon?
Traveler 5: No. I've never been to the Grand Canyon.
Connie : Have you ever been to San Francisco?
Traveler 5: No. I've never been to San Francisco.
Connie : Have you ever lived in New York City?
Traveler 5: Oh, yeah. I-I have been to New York City.
Connie : But have you ever lived there?
Traveler 5: No, no, no. Boston.
Connie : Have you ever flown on an airplane?
Traveler 6: Yes. I have been on an airplane before.
Connie : Have you ever been to Paris?
Traveler 6: No. I've never been to Pairs.
Traveler 7: Yes. I've been to Paris. Yes. I have been to Paris.
Connie : OK, Mike. Cut. Have you eaten yet? I'm hungry.
Mike: No, I haven't eaten. Let's go.

LESSON 10  Have you bought a baby blanket yet?

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Mike: Are you ready, Steven? It's almost noon.
Steven: Hang on. I have one more phone call to make.
Steven: Hi, Anne. How are you? Has the plumber been there yet?
Anne: Yes.
Steven: He's already been there? That's great!
Anne: Yeah, but the pipe broke and flooded the basement.
Steven: Oh, no! I'll be right home.
Anne: You don't need to come home. He's already fixed the pipe.
Steven: He's already fixed it? That's great. Was there any damage?
Anne: I don't think so. I'm cleaning it up now.
Steven: You're terrific , honey. Has he given you the bill yet?
Anne: Yes. Here it is. . Oh, no!
Steven: What?
Anne: Three hundred dollars.
Steven: I'll talk to you later, Anne.
Anne: What's wrong?
Steven: Oh, nothing. We have to go.
Mike: It can wait, Steven. What's wrong?
Steven: I have to do all these things before the baby comes . I just don't have the time.
Mike: Maybe I can help. Let's see what you've already done and what you still need to do. Have you bought a baby blanket yet?
Steven: Yes, I've already bought two--a pink one and a blue one.
Mike: That's good. Let's see. Have you bought a crib yet? That's pretty important.
Steven: Yes.
Mike: Have you bought diapers and bottles yet? Maybe I can do that.
Steven: No. I've already bought diapers and bottles.
Mike: How about clothes for the baby?
Steven: I haven't bought any clothes yet. Anne wants to wait till after the baby is born. What I really need to buy is a baby carriage.
Mike: You haven't bought a baby carriage yet? Maybe I can help.
Steven: Yes. Maybe we can do that tomorrow.
Mike: How about the baby's room?
Steven: I've already carpeted the room. I've already bought wallpaper, but I haven't put it up yet.
Mike: Maybe I can help you with the baby's room.
Steven: That would be great. And, oh, yes . I've already bought earplugs.
Mike: Earplugs? For a baby?
Steven: No, for me. I hear that babies cry all night.
Mike: You've already bought earplugs. It sounds like you are definitely ready for the baby. Now let's go. We're late.
Connie : Let me tell you about my story. It's about holiday travel.
Maria : I'd like to know about holiday travel.
Connie : I'm going to interview people about their travel plans. I can interview you at the airport.
Maria : You'll have to find me first. The airports are so crowded!
Connie : Exactly. Millions of people fly on the busiest days from the three New York airports: LaGuardia Airport, Newark Airport, and Kennedy Airport.
Maria : What are the busiest days?
Connie : Thanksgiving and Christmas are the busiest holidays. Everyone goes home, goes skiing in the mountains, or goes south to Florida.
Maria : Then the snowstorms arrive. When the weather is bad, nothing moves.
Connie : It's terrible when it snows.
Maria : People are late getting to work after their vacations.
Connie : Don't get snowed-in in Colorado. Steven will be very upset.

LESSON 9 I'VE BEEN HERE SINCE 9: 00 THIS MORNING.


Maria : OK. Let's start. Let's see pictures from the fast-food restaurant.
Jake: I have them here.
Maria : Wait. Where's my script?
Jake: I handed the script to you this morning.
Maria : No, you didn't.
Jake: Yes, I did. I handed you the script before this meeting.
Maria : Then where is it?
Jake: Look in your bag.
Maria : Oh. Here it is. I guess you did give it to me. . You haven't finished the story.
Jake: No, I haven't. I've been busy with something else. I've worked on it for three hours, and it's still not right.
Maria : Tell me about it. We'll look at the pictures.
Jake: We're talking about efficiency. Why pour one soda for one customer, when you can pour five sodas for five customers?
Maria : That's a good picture.
Jake: The cashier hits one button. This gives the order to the cook. . . Another person gets the drinks for the customer. Then she puts the food into a bag.
The result is lower cost and fast food. They fixed this meal for me in three minutes. It only cost $4. 00. People like it. Add it all up and it's a billion dollar business.
Maria : It looks OK. Let me see it when you're finished.
Maria : Oh, excuse me. I have a phone call. Hello. Steven, where have you been?
Steven: I've been at the doctor's office.
Maria : At the doctor's office? You're still there?
Steven: Yes, I've been here forever.
Maria : How long have you been there?
Steven: I've been here since 9: 00 this morning.
Maria : I don't understand. You've been there for three hours. Is everything all right? How's Anne?
Steven: She's fine, but the baby may come early. I have to go. I'll be there in an hour.
Maria : OK. Bye.
Maria : Steven's at the doctor's office with Anne. He'll be here in an hour.
Jake: How's Anne?
Maria : Fine. The doctor thinks the baby may come early.
Jake: Yeah. The day before you return.
Steven: We haven't worked together very often, Connie. I'm looking forward to it.
Connie : So am I, Steven. How is Anne? You know, I've never met her.
Steven: You'd like her. She was a reporter in Dallas.
Connie : A television reporter?
Steven: No, a newspaper reporter.
Connie : How long have you been married?
Steven: We've been married for over a year now.
Connie : Only a year?
Steven: Yes. It's been a busy year.
Connie : Murder at Midnight was very good.
Steven: Yes. We're producing some new shows next spring. I love doing "Murder at Midnight". That's why I've stayed at WEFL.
Connie : How long have you worked here?
Steven: I've worked here for almost seven years. I've been a director for five years. I was a writer for two years.
Connie : Well, I have to finish my story on holiday travel.
Steven: And I have to make a phone call. See you later, Connie.

LESSON 8 HOW LONG HAVE YOU KNOWN HIM?

Maria : Mike! I'm so happy that you're directing.
Mike: I'm glad to help. I'll do anything to make you take a vacation. You need it, Maria.
Maria : Maybe you'll like directing.
Mike: I'm happy to help Steven and Connie. But I love cameras. I'm not a director.
Maria : Oh, come on. Everyone is ambitious. You'll be a good director.
Mike: Maybe. But only for two weeks . . . How long have you known me, Maria?
Maria : I've known you for six years, I think.
Mike: You've known me for ten years, Maria. You've known me since I lived in St. Louis. Remember? I always loved to shoot pictures .
Maria : I've known you since St. Louis? Well, OK, that's a long time. You were a good photographer. And you can be a good director too.
Mike: I love to shoot pictures . I'm not a director. I'll help Steven, but I want my old job as cameraperson.
Maria : Well, I love having you here, Mike. And thanks for helping.
Connie : Take one. . . Three, two, one. This is Connie Swift with the second in our series on education and jobs.
Most Americans follow the same career all their lives. My first job was at a newspaper. I've reported the news for five years.
We decided to ask people this question, "How long have you had your job?" We asked, "What do you do? How long have you done it? "
OK, cut. Thanks , Mike. By the way, how long have you been a cameraman?
Mike: I've been in television for ten years, since I left the army. And I still love it.
Pat: I've been a banker since 1982.
Jill: I've been a housewife for five years.
Bernard: I've been an accountant since 1970.
Beth: I'm unemployed. I haven't worked for six months.
Peter: I've been a carpenter for sixteen years.
Doc: I owned my own business, but I sold it and retired last year.
Lyman: I've been retired since May of last year.
Derek: I've been unemployed since last summer.
Maria : Where's Steven? He's very late.
Connie : Since his wife got pregnant, he's been very busy. Let's begin without him.
Maria : No. He has to do this story with you. I'm leaving, remember?
Connie : When do you leave?
Maria : I leave tomorrow evening.
Connie : We have so much to do. You can't leave tomorrow.
Maria : I've had these airplane reservations since August, Connie. I'm leaving tomorrow.
Connie : We'd better wait for Steven. Is Sam Finch meeting you in Denver?
Maria : No. He's meeting me in Aspen. We're skiing together on Thursday morning.
Connie : How long have you known him?
Maria : Oh, I've known him for a long time.
Connie : How long?
Maria : Well, let's see. He's been in New York for three years. I knew him for five years in St.Louis. So, we've known each other for eight or nine years.
Connie : This sounds serious.
Maria : We're very good friends. I like him, but I'm not sure if it's serious. I'll find out in Aspen.

LESSON 7 THEY SERVE INEXPENSIVE FOOD TO PEOPLE.

Steven: Are you ready to go?
Mike: Almost.
Steven: I'm glad you're directing this story, Mike.
Mike: I'm glad to help, Steven. . . I have a question on page 3.
Steven: Let me see.
Mike: Will Jake pour the coffee for me, or do I need someone else?
Steven: Let's see. . . Someone pours coffee. Then we see Jake. . . I don't know. Let's ask Jake.
Mike: What about the sodas? Doesn't she pour five sodas for us at once?
Steven: Here, on the next page. I'll be right back.
Mike: Jake, what's this story about?
Jake: Fast food. Most Americans visit a fast-food restaurant once a week. They serve inexpensive food to people. They serve it quickly in a clean little restaurant. People like it.
Mike: Why do we shoot pictures of pouring and serving?
Jake: This part of the story is on why fast-food restaurants are efficient.
Mike: What happens on page 3?
Jake: OK. I order a soda and a hamburger for myself. Then another person gets coffee for me.
Mike: Who brings the coffee to you?
Jake: No one. They give it to me at the counter. But that doesn't matter. I need some good pictures for narration. Find some good pictures for me.
Mike: So you don't need to be there?
Jake: I'll read an introduction. Then you and the cameraperson shoot some great pictures. Look for great close-ups. Find some good pictures for me.
Cashier : May I have your order?
Customer: Yeah. Could I have two cheeseburgers?
Cashier : Two cheeseburgers.
Cashier : With everything?
Customer: Yes, please.
Cashier : Will that be all?
Customer: Uh, large fries.
Cashier : Large fry.
Cashier : Would you like ketchup, sir?
Customer: Uh, yeah.
Cashier : Salt and pepper?
Customer: Yeah.
Cashier : There you go.
Customer: Thank you.
Cashier : You're welcome. Anything to drink?
Customer: I'd like a chocolate shake.
Cashier : Small, medium, or large?
Customer: Large.
Cashier : Will that be all?
Customer: Yes.
Cashier : For here, right?
Customer: Yes.
Cashier : $4. 31, please. Out of
Cashier : 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 69 makes 20. Thank you.
Mike: OK. Is the camera on? I give the order to the cashier. The cashier gives the order to the cook. She just hits a button. So we'll shoot close-ups.
Smile for the camera.
The cook sees the order.
The cook gives the order to the cashier.
Someone pours a soda for the customer.
The cashier serves the order to the customer.

LESSON 6 STEVEN, I WANT YOU TO BE PRODUCER WHILE I'M GONE.

TEXT
Maria : Hi, Steven.
Steven: Hello, Maria.
Maria : Steven, I want to talk to you about my vacation.
Steven: Your vacation? How nice.
Maria : Steven, I want you to be producer while I'm gone.
Steven: That's interesting. . . It could be very interesting if you don't return on time.
Maria : What do you mean?
Steven: Well, the baby is due in a month, and I need some time off.
Maria : I thought of that, Steven. I plan to return before the baby is due.
Steven: Well, thank you. I'd like to do it, but. . .
Maria : What, Steven?
Steven: I'm already very busy, Maria. How can I direct and produce at the same time?
Maria : I don't know. What do you think?
Steven: I'd like Mike to be director. He's very good.
Maria : Hmmm. I agree. That's a good idea, Steven. By the way, the job pays more. You get an extra $ 500.
Steven: That's great. Thanks, Maria. I can use it. But please, be sure to be back before the baby arrives.
Maria : I will.
Steven: And don't forget to leave your phone number.
Maria : OK, Steven. But don't call me.
Steven: And one other very important thing.
Maria : What?
Steven: Enjoy your vacation.
Jake: Now, the first in a series of reports on education and jobs by WEFL reporter Connie Swift.
Connie : Education and jobs. That's the subject of this report. This week we're going inside Stamford High School to find out what today's students are studying and what they think they'll do in the future.
What will high school students face when they graduate? And what are their plans? What they will face is more competition. 2, 750, 000 high school students will receive their diplomas this year.
About half of them will go to college. What will students at this school do? Today we're going inside Stamford High School to find out. Some students want to go into science or business.
Student: I imagine myself, um. . . landing on the moon. I want to be an astronaut
Student 2: When I--after I graduate from high school, I'd like to go to college and major in, um, business
administration. . .
Because, um, I enjoy telling people what to do and. . . uh. . . I really like power. So, that's what. . . that's what I want to do.
Connie : But more school is the last thing some students want.
Student 3: My SAT math class is so boring. My teacher, he's Mr. --, he is a character. And, uh, I just sit there, and I'm--I'm just falling asleep in class, and I, ugh, I can't stand it.
Very bored. It's the worst. I hate going to that class. I hate it.
Connie : A few are undecided.
Student 4: I don't know and I'm not sure what I want to do, something with business.
Connie : Some students are fascinated by sports.
Student 5: I'm really interested in sports. I like volleyball and gymnastics, which I do most of the year. I also like watching sports on TV.
I love watching football--NFL football on TV, especially the Giants. Um. . . but I'm really interested in sports and that's basically it.
Connie : And many Stamford students love children.
Student 6: I'm very interested in little children, and I enjoy being with them and just . . . it's, it's so interesting to see. . . just how they think and what kinds of things they respond to.
Student 7: I feel that child psychology is something that I'd enjoy doing. And I find it fascinating.
Connie : I find these students fascinating. This is Connie Swift, reporting from Stamford High School for WEFL.

LESSON 5 I'M EXCITED ABOUT THIS STORY.

TEXT
Connie : I was surprised. The students in this school are impressive. They're excited by school. They're interested in learning. And their teachers are terrific .
Teacher: Well, the thing that I find most interesting about this school is our very, very diverse student body. We have people of all ethnic backgrounds, of all economic backgrounds, all social backgrounds, getting together for--
from 7: 30in the morning until 2: 00 in the afternoon and doing what I think is re--we do remarkably well together.
Connie : How interesting!
Teacher: Yes. Interesting. It. . . teaching is the most interesting thing, the most interesting career anybody could have.
I never am bored. The day passes by quickly. I deal with hundreds of different personalities all day.
It's an exciting life, and I cannot see anybody who thinks that teaching is dull. I don't understand it. . . don't understand it. . . at all.
Connie : What interests you?
Student 1: I'm interested in, um, art. Painting in particular, impressionist painting.
Student 2: I'm interested in music.
Student 3: I'm interested in playing the guitar. I just started taking lessons about two weeks ago.
Connie : But there are still some things students don't like. Remember homework?

Student 4: I think homework is really boring. I'm just so bored by it. I mean, ther are so many other things I'd rather do instead, and so I just don't like it.
Connie : This is Connie Swift, reporting from Stamford High School.
Connie : I'm excited about this story. I'd like to do a series of reports on education and jobs.
Maria : I'm interested. It's a good story, Connie. I have to go downstairs and see Steven.
Connie : OK. Thanks, Maria.
Connie : Isn't that Sam Finch?
Maria : Oh, yes.
Connie : You have his picture? Maria, what's going on?
Maria : I think he's fascinating. We went to dinner last week, and we had a wonderful time. He's really very interesting.
Connie : How nice. I'm happy for you.
Connie : I hope you won't be disappointed in As pen, Maria.

LESSON 4 I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO MY VACATION.

TEXT
Jake: In February, the new company moves to the Midwest. This is Jake Seltzer reporting from Dallas, Texas.
Maria : Good job, Jake.
Connie : Jake did very well.
Maria : Yes. He did very well. He's already a good host. I think Jake is becoming a much better reporter too.
Connie : That's good. You need some help. You look tired.
Maria : I am tired. I'm looking forward to my vacation.
Connie : Vacation? That's great, Maria. You should quit worrying about WEFL. Where are you going?
Maria : I'm going asking in Colorado. I can imagine skiing through deep snow on a cold morning.
I imagine warming my feet near the fire. I love walking in the snow. I think about--
Connie : Stop talking about it.
Maria : I really enjoy skiing.
Connie : Are you going alone?
Maria : Yes, but I'm seeing friends in Aspen.
Connie : Who?
Maria : Sam Finch wants me to ski with him. He's going there for a conference.
Connie : I've seen him at the station, but I don't know him. Tell me about him.
Maria : Well, he's a businessman. He over part of WEFL. He has a meeting in Aspen. He's a very nice guy.
Connie : That's great, Maria. I'd like to go to Aspen too.
Maria : Yeah, but right now we have a show to do. What's your story?

Connie : The story is about education and jobs. I'm going to interview high school students this afternoon about their plans for the future.
Maria : OK. Let me see.
Connie : Education and jobs. That's the subject of this report. Almost three million students will graduate from American high schools this year.
Half of them want jobs now. They need to work. Maybe they can't go to college. Maybe they have to earn money.
All of them have to plan their future. And they have to do it now. What will they do? Today we're going inside Stamford High School to find out.
Connie : OK, Mik e. Let's go inside. I want to shoot some pictures of students in the classroom, and then I want to interview some of the students.
Connie : OK. What are your hopes for the future? What do you want to do when you graduate from high school or college. . . ? Yes?
Student 1: I hope to join the Peace Corps and do, uh, research or field work in India. I speak Hindi and I'd like--I hope to learn a language a bit more proficiently.
Connie : And what do you hope to do?
Student 2: Um. . . I want to. . . I hope to become an astronaut, hopefully. . . um. . . or some kind of scientist dealing with space and astronomy in particular. . .
Connie : Do you want to land on the moon?
Student 2: Yes, I want to land on the moon.
Connie : That's interesting, but do you want to work that hard?
Student 2: Well, I don't want to work that hard, but I'm going to have to. If I want to. . . if I get my dream. So. .
Connie : What do you plan to do when you graduate from high school?
Student 3: When I graduate from high school, I'd like to go to. . . go to college and try to get a job in a large company to become an accountant and make a lot of money and just live well off.
Student 4: I plan to be a social worker
Connie : My best friend is a social worker. . . . What do you want to do?
Student 5: Well, I want to be in the NFL playing football and have my own business.
Connie : What do you want to do?

Student 6: I'm not really sure. I want to go on to college, and I want to study fine arts.
Student 7: I imagine coaching high school football.
Connie : What do you enjoy?
Student 8: I enjoy athletics. I enjoy playing field hockey and doing gymnastics. Um. . . I enjoy reading.
Uh. . . I like to read fiction. I don't like. . . um. . . I don't enjoy science fiction, but. . . um. . . any other kind of fiction I enjoy.
Student 9: I want to teach English.
Connie : That's terrific .
Connie : OK, Mike. Great interviews! Are you ready?
Connie : In our next report, we'll find out what students really like and don't like. What's interesting, what's exciting, and what's boring. I'm Connie Swift reporting for WEFL.