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Why is Roderick going out with Ethel? They are very different. Roderick is
almost always punctual, but Ethel is almost never on time. Roderick frequently calls his
friends to ask how we are, but Ethel seldom picks up the telephone. What is worse. Ethel
never combs her hair! But Roderick is always taking care of his appearance. He usually
looks perfect and Ethel sometimes forgets to brush her teeth! Roderick normally enjoys
social events, but Ethel rarely goes to parties. Their relationship will never work out.
Sheriff : Okay, Lilah, just tell me what happened. How did this accident occur?
Lila : Well, sir, I was driving very slowly past the chicken farm. I saw a
chicken in the road, and I didn't want to hit it. So, I put my foot on the
brake.
Sheriff : Did you turn right or left when you were avoiding the chicken?
Lila: I turned right, because the chicken was walking in the other direction.
Sheriff : And, did you lose control while you were turning the car, Lailah?
Lila: No, I kept control of my car, officer. A truck came from nowhere!
Sheriff : Yes, that truck was carrying the feathers which are in the road now.
Lila : That truck hit me. Did I do anything wrong?
Sheriff : You broke the law, Lailah, because you drove on the wrong side of
the road.
Lila: But the accident didn't hurt anybody.
Sheriff : That's true. It only hurt the pride of the truck driver. He was planning
to sell chicken feathers that aren't his. He was stealing from the
chicken farmer when you had the accident.
Lila: Hmm. I was wondering, Sheriff: Why did the chicken cross the road?
Sheriff : It was looking for a new place to live. The egg company went
broke yesterday.
BUM Track 3 Text
Hi, This is Michelle speaking. Sorry that I haven't written you any letters for a long time.
I want to tell you what I have done since I finished university last spring. I have been
very busy for the last several weeks. One week after the graduation ceremony, I flew to
Athens, Greece. I spent a week touring the classical monuments and the Greek Islands.
After that, I went to Italy-Sicily, Rome, Florence, and Venice. The art there was
pyramids were spectacular, and the Arabian food was exotic for me. So, since the last
time I saw you, I have seen a lot of Mediterranean culture. From Egypt, I took a boat to
England.
I didn't go to Portugal, Spain, or France because there was not time. I rode around the
British Isles on a bicycle. On that trip, I met many wonderful people: fishermen, sheep
farmers, and other university students. Now, I am staying in Manchester with some
friends. We drink pints in the local pubs, we have tea and crumpets with the
natives, and we exchange jokes. I haven't fallen in love with any of the boys here yet.
But, I love the way they talk, and there is one week until I fly home.
BUM Track 4 Text
Boss :Ms Hays! I have been waiting for Mr. Jones for 20
minutes. What's he been doing?
Hays :He has been playing Solitaire on the computer, ma'am. He didn't come
to the meeting.
Boss :Well, tell him that I have been expecting him since 9:30 this morning!
Hays :Yes, ma'am, I have been wondering when you were going to reprehend
him
Jones :Mrs. Bubbleburster, you have been asking for my presence.
Boss :Jones, you miserable, lazy bum! Have you been avoiding work all
morning? My spies have informed me that you have been wasting time
with games since you arrived today.
Jones :That is not true, ma'am! I've been working on the final design for the
soda ad. All of the others have been talking and drinking coffee. They
have not been helping me.
Boss :Well, I have been hearing terrible reports about your work for a month
now.
Jones :But, Mrs. Bubbleburster, you have been listening to malicious rumors. I
have not told you until now. but I have never seen anyone except myself
do work in this agency.
Boss :Hmm, I have been asking myself for many months why production is
low. Well, there will be serious consequences if the rest of the agency has
been lying to me!
Jones :By the way, Mrs. Bubbleburster, what game have they been saying I
play?
Boss :Solitaire. And now I understand exactly what they mean.
Jones :Yes ma'am. Me, too. Now, may I return to my work? The soda company
has been calling about this advertisement all week. I would like to finish
it today.
Hays :Did you have a pleasant talk with the boss?
Jones :Oh, yes! And now she knows that I am the only person who works in this
agency. Or, maybe you would prefer to call me the solitary player.
Hays :Uh-oh!
BUM Track 5 Text
Doctor : Was there anything that caused you to lose your memory?
Patient :Well, doctor, if I could remember, there wouldn't be anything wrong with
me.
Doctor :Hmmm! Maybe you hit your head against something.
Patient :But there is nothing dangerous where I live, I think.
Doctor :I'm afraid that there is nothing I can do for you . Mr. .... .
Patient :Le Blanc. Hey! I've just remembered something I'm
a doctor. I was treating a patient who had a memory problem
when...suddenly, I forgot everything.
Doctor : Doctor? Who? Who are you? Everything seems very strange to me.
BUM Track 6 Text
Claire : Hi, Sean. Is there anything I can do to help with the party?
Sean : I have called most of our friends. I've made the arrangements
for a DJ to play good music for dancing as well!
Claire : And I have been collecting money to decorate the gym. Many people
have given us ideas to make everything look nice.
Sean : Excellent. What about the catering?
Claire : I've called different companies. Our budget is quite limited. I've been
asking students who are good at cooking to help us. A lot of people have
offered their services. Cathy Lucas has brought together people from
the Cooking Club. We have decided to work with them.
Sean : Awesome. Have you found out about permits in the City Hall?
Claire : Yes, I have. There's no problem because it's a school activity. We need
a special permit if we want to sell beer, though.
Sean : Well, let's see if we can get it. I've gone to non-alcoholic
parties and they are fun, but it would be great if we could get the permit!
1.- My name is Anita Wilkins. When I was little I always had a real interest in
people and social issues. In the sixties, I was involved in politics and the students union
at the university. I am living an interesting life, I help many people as a lawyer and a
manager of my own business.
2.- I'm Sheila Mackenzie. I married my husband Robert in the fifties. It was
love at first sight. We met through common friends who thought we would make a good
couple. He looked at me and invited me to dance. I wish you could all have a romance
like ours.
3.- My name is Tom Le Blanc and I'm a pediatrician. As a child, I became
interested in medicine. I dissected frogs and I did things that most kids found quite
disgusting. At Med school, I decided to do my specialization as a pediatrician. Now I
think it was an excellent choice.
5.- My name is María Gironi. I began my plant and flower business after I
became a widow 10 years ago. I began with only one assistant and now I employ 30
people, including gardeners, deliverers and office staff. I was very depressed when my
husband died, but this work gave me a fresh start in life.
I felt a little worried when my neighbors invited me to come over for a party at their
place. I'm a bit shy and so I imagined all kinds of things about people being extremely
unfriendly with me. What can I say! I'm so insecure! Anyway, everything turned out to
be quite different. There were many people and they were very nice to me. The food
was excellent and plenty of, same as the beer, even though I don't like it very much. I
noticed that there was very little wine and very many different kinds of soft drinks which
are bad for my stomach. The DJ played lots of really good music and everybody danced
all night long. Now, I can't wait for a new invitation from my neighbors!
BUM Track 14 Text
Among my friends, Peter is the tallest. On the other hand, Eric is shorter than Bob. Eric
is thinner than Peter and Bob, who is the heaviest. Eric's hair is longer than Peter's, but
Bob's is the longest. According to most girls, Peter is the best looking and the most
elegant, but Bob knows that even though he isn't handsome, he is the one with the biggest
smile because he is always in a good mood.
Hi, I'm Bill. Last summer I was determined to do something about my weight. I looked
really fat. Most of my clothes looked as if they were two sizes smaller, and I was really
lacking energy every time I had to run or go upstairs. On top of that, I was feeling very
insecure and lonely because I wasn't having any luck with the girls at the beach. I started
to feel worried about myself when a friend advised me to enroll in a gym. When I
arrived there, I saw people showing off their perfect bodies. I felt quite envious and
nervous at the beginning, but I started to work out hard every single day. Together with
this, I followed a strict diet and I quit my smoking and drinking habits. A few months
later, I could see the benefits of my new lifestyle. I lost weight, made lots of new friends,
and most important, met my lovely new girlfriend. How can I not be happy about the
results of my efforts?
Hello. My name is Lucy Johnson. Let me talk to you about my life. I was born in East
LA, California. I studied at Selby Grove Elementary School and Warren High School. I
played volleyball and baseball. My best friend was Teresa. She was Mexican. We ate
tamales and chilaquiles in her home. After I graduated, my parents sent me on a trip
abroad. I traveled in South America for a couple of months. I visited the Inca ruins and I
learned a little Spanish. I went back to the States and I began to study Archeology. When
I graduated, I got a job in a mission in San Diego: I met Fred, who is now my husband.
He was a teacher at the State University. We bought a beautiful house in the city where
we raised our five kids. Now, I'm a happy granny with several grandchildren.
BUM Track 17 Text
a. How are you? My name is Sally Rogers and I'm New Zealander. I'm 32 years old.
I am a Social Studies teacher. I teach at Greensville High School. I love the outdoors I
like to go jogging with my husband Bill and Fluffy, our dog.
b. Hi! What's up? My name is Lorenzo Flores. I'm from Tampa, Florida. I play in a
band with my brother Mike and my sister Rosa. We are playing our music in many pubs
and bars now. My father's name is Juan and my mother's is Susan. We are a very happy
family.
c. Hello! Nice to meet you. My name is Jessica Slowsky. I'm from New York. I'm an
Art Dealer. I'm divorced. I don't have kids, but I come from a big family. I have 2 sisters,
5 nieces and 4 nephews.
d. Good afternoon. I'm Michael Warner. I'm a bartender. I'm working in a pub with
my cousins, Steve and Kevin. My uncle George and my aunt Rita are the owners of the
pub.
BUM Track 19 Text
Frank : Let me see... I'm on the corner of Four Season's Road and Ark Avenue.
Ellen : Well... I live on Arrow Road. It's not far from where you are.
Frank : How can I find your house?
Ellen : Drive along Ark Avenue as far as Convent Road. Turn right and go
straight ahead. You will pass Vaugh Avenue and then Lincoln Avenue.
Frank : All right...
Ellen : Wait! Once you get to Jefferson Avenue, you have to turn left and go
along Jefferson Avenue as far as Arrow Road. My house is the white one,
right on the corner.
Frank : Thanks, Ellen. I really appreciate it. I hope you are ready!
Ellen : What do you mean?
Frank : I came to pick you up. We will have a date.
Ellen : You're kidding! Well, it's O.K. Don't get lost again!