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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 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.