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M: Have you noticed the price of meat? It’s gone up again.
W: I know. That’s why I’m busying some fish. I thought it was just this store, but the situation is the same everywhere. Text 5
M: What’s the terrible smell?
W: Oh, I forgot about the chicken! Look! It must be burning! M: Well, we can’t eat that for dinner. Text 6
W: I finished my last exam this morning, and I finished my two term papes. I finally feel I can see the light. M: Great. I’ve got two tickets for the new modern art exhibition downtown. The exhibition was in New York last summer and in Chicago after that. And next week it goes to Los Angeles. Do you want to go with me? W: Why not? Text 7
W: Hi, Kurt. It’s been a long time since I last saw you. Don’t you live in the dorm any more?
M: No, I moved to the Oak Greek apartments. I’m sharing a unit with three other people, one from Brazil, one from Japan, and one from Hong Kong.
W: Then how are you getting along with your roommates?
M. Fine, at least up to now. They all share the cooking and I do the shopping since I have a car. I’m really enjoying my mealtimes!
W: How nice! I’d love to come over and meet your roommates sometime. M: OK, How about coming for dinner? Text 8
M: Next, please.
W: How much does a ticket to New York cost? M: $ 40.
W: That’s really expensive. Are there any other trains going to New York?
M: Well, there’s one late train that arrives in New York at midnight and then confines on to Boston the next morning. W: How much is that?
M: $ 30 in all from the beginning to the end. So yours will be $ 25. W: That sounds better. I’d like two tickets, please.
M: OK, here you are. Have a nice trip! Text 9
M: Hello, Sue! I’m leaving tomorrow on vacation to Italy. W: How nice! Are you driving to the airport, or taking a coach?
M: I will drive. The plane takes off at 10 o’clock and I will be there, an hour earlier. W: What are you going to do in Italy? Lie on the beach and get nice sunshine?
M: I enjoy that, but this holiday is going to be a bit different. It’s more of a cultural holiday. I hope to visit some museums, art exhibitions, taste a bit of the food and drinks, and experience the lifestyle of Italy. W: Sounds pretty interesting.
M: Yeah. I’ve got a whole list of museums and art exhibitions. In fact, I’m hiring a car in Milan so that I can drive around a bit.
W: That’s a good idea. Hiring a car makes it easier to see the city. Well, actually I’m going to have a holiday which is rather different from yours. M: Where are you going then?
W: Haven’t decided yet. I may go to the beach and stay in a small hotel where I can see the sea. I just want to take it easy, you know.
M: I understand. You’ve worked too hard this year. A bit of rest will do you good. W: That’s true. Oh, Gosh! I’ve got to go now. Have a nice holiday! M: Thanks. You, too! Bye. Text 10
Have you ever heard the old saying “Never judge a book by its cove”? This is a good rule to follow when you are trying to judge the intelligence of others. Some people have minds that shine only in certain situations. A young man with an unusual gift in creative writing may find himself speechless in the presence of a pretty girl. He awkwardly searches for words and does not talk smoothly. But don’t make the mistake of thinking him stupid. With a pen and paper he can express himself very well.
Other people may fool you into over valuing their into over valuing their intelligence by putting up a good appearance. A student who listens attentively and takes notes in class is likely to make a favorable impression on his teachers. But when it comes to exams, he may score near the bottom of the class.
The main idea is that you can’t judge someone by their appearances. The only way to determine a person’s intelligence is to get to know him. Then you can observe how he reacts to different situations. The more situations
you observe, the more accurate your judgment is likely to be. So take your time. Don’t judge the book by its cover.