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Conversation Activator Video Script Unit 1, Lesson 1 Scene 1 M1: Who’s that? F: Over there? I think he’s new. M1: Well, let’s say hello. F: Good afternoon. I’m Laura, and this is Mark. M2: Hi. My name’s Alexander. But everyone calls me Alex. F: Great to meet you, Alex. Where are you from? M2: Miami. Scene 2 F1: Who’s that? M: Over there? I think she’s new. F1: Well, let’s say hi. M: Good evening. I’m Mark Banner, and this is Laura Gordon. F2: Hi. My name’s Abigail Peters. But please call me Gail. M: Nice to meet you, Gail. Where are you from? F2: I’m from Boston. M: Are you a new student? F2: Yes, I am. Today’s my first day. M: That’s great. Welcome! F2: Thanks. F1: Who’s your teacher? F2: It’s Mr. Murphy. F1: Mr. Murphy? He’s our teacher, too! Unit 1, Lesson 2 Scene 1 F: Hey. Who’s Gael García Bernal? M: You don’t know? For real? F: No. Is he famous?

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M: He sure is. He’s a very good actor. F: Where’s he from? M: Mexico. Scene 2 M: Hey. Who’s that? F: You don’t know? For real? M: No. Is she famous? F: She sure is. That’s Adele. She’s a singer. And she’s fantastic. M: Really? Where’s she from? F: She’s from the U.K. M: She’s beautiful. What’s her family name? F: I don’t know! Unit 2, Lesson 1 Scene 1, Part 1 (Accept the invitation) F: Are you free on Friday? Red Sunset is at the Cine Lux. Would you like to go? M: Red Sunset? I’d love to go. What time? F: At 7:00. M: Great! See you there. Scene 1, Part 2 (Decline the invitation) F1: Are you free on Thursday? Romeo and Juliet is at the Bridge Theater. Would you like to go? F2: Sorry. I’d love to go, but I’m busy on Thursday. F1: Too bad. Maybe some other time.

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Scene 2 M: Are you free on Friday? The Soul Brothers are at the Supermarket. Would you like to go? F: I’d love to go. What time? M: At midnight. F: Oh, that’s not for me. That’s past my bedtime. . . . How about a play? Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is at the Bridge Theater. M: Sorry. I’m not a real Shakespeare fan. F: Too bad. Hey, are you busy on Saturday? Red Sunset is at the Cine Lux at 8:55. M: Red Sunset? Now, that’s more my style. See you there. F: Sounds good! Unit 2, Lesson 2 Scene 1, Part 1 M1: Excuse me. I’m looking for the Downtown Gallery. M2: The Downtown Gallery? Do you know the address? M1: Yes. It’s 78 South Street. M2: Oh. Turn left at the corner. Walk two blocks. It’s on the right side of the street. M1: Thank you. Scene 1, Part 2 F1: Excuse me. I’m looking for the Downtown Gallery. F2: The Downtown Gallery? I’m sorry. I’m not from around here. F1: Thanks, anyway. Scene 2 F1: Excuse me. I’m looking for the bookstore Millions of Books. M: I’m sorry. I’m not from around here. F1: Oh. Thanks anyway. Top Notch 1, Third Edition

F1: Excuse me. I’m looking for the bookstore Millions of Books. F2: Millions of Books? Do you know the address? F1: Yes. It’s 57 Atlantic Avenue. F2: Fifty-seven Atlantic Avenue? We’re on Atlantic Avenue. That’s down the street on the right. F1: Thanks! And what about the Megamovie Theater? It’s on Smith Street. F2: Smith Street? Don’t walk there. Take the bus. The bus stop is down the street, in front of the bank. F1: Thanks! Unit 3, Lesson 1 Scene 1 F: What’s new? M: Actually, I have some good news. My brother just got married! F: Really? That’s fantastic! Congratulations! M: Thanks! F: So tell me about his wife. What does she do? M: Well, she’s a student, at New York University. Scene 2 M: What’s new? F: Actually, I have some bad news. My sister just got divorced. M: Really? I’m sorry to hear that. Is she OK? F: Yes, she is. Thanks for asking. M: Does she have children? F: Yes, she has two daughters—one twelve, and one seven. M: Does she live near you? F: Yes, she does. We have lunch together once a week. M: That’s good.

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Unit 3, Lesson 2 Scene 1 M: Do you come from a large family? F: Yes, I do. I have three brothers and sisters. M: What about cousins? F: Well, I have six cousins on my father’s side. And on my mother’s side, I have four. M: That’s pretty big! Scene 2 F: Do you come from a large family? M: Not really. I’m an only child. F: What about aunts and uncles? M: Well, I have one aunt on my father’s side. And on my mother’s side, I have an aunt and an uncle. F: That’s pretty small! Do you have any cousins? M: Yes. I have two cousins. But they’re really young. F: Really? How old are they? M: Beth is five, and Trent is three. F: And what about your aunt and uncle? What do they do? M: My aunt’s a photographer. And my uncle’s an English teacher. F: Cool! Unit 4, Lesson 1 Scene 1 F: Could you recommend a restaurant for lunch? M: Certainly. What are you in the mood for? F: I don’t know. Maybe a salad. I’m not very hungry. M: Actually, there’s a great place nearby. It’s called Roberto’s. Would you like directions?

Scene 2 M: Could you recommend a restaurant for dinner tonight? F: Yes, I can. What are you in the mood for? M: I don’t know. Maybe some pasta. F: Actually, there’s a great place nearby. It’s called Pasta Palace. Would you like directions? M: Yes, thanks. F: We’re here on Pike Street. Leave the hotel and turn left. Pasta Palace is down the street on the left. It’s between Lincoln Street and Taylor Street. M: Thanks so much! F: You’re welcome. Unit 4, Lesson 2 Scene 1 M1: I’ll have the roast lamb for my main course, please. What does that come with? M2: It comes with soup and a vegetable. M1: What kinds of vegetables are there? M2: Broccoli or carrots. M1: I’d like the broccoli, please. M2: Certainly. And to drink? M1: Bottled water, please. Scene 2 F1: I’ll have the steak special for my main course, please. What does that come with? F2: It comes with two vegetables. F1: What kinds of vegetables are there? F2: Broccoli, carrots, or fried potatoes. F1: Are the fried potatoes very salty? F2: No, they’re not. F1: OK. I’d like the carrots and the potatoes.

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F2: Certainly. And to drink? F1: Fruit juice, please. Is there a lot of sugar in the juice? F2: No. There isn’t any sugar in the juice. F1: Great. F2: And anything for dessert? F1: Yes, please. Is there ice cream? F2: Yes, there is. Chocolate or banana? F1: I’ll have the banana ice cream. F2: Certainly. Thank you. Unit 5, Lesson 1 Scene 1 F: Hey, David. What are you doing? M: I’m printing invitations for the party. F: What kind of printer is that? M: It’s a Clariox, but I really need a new one. This one’s obsolete. Any suggestions? F: What about a Printmore? I hear the 900S is awesome. And it’s on sale. M: Really? F: You know, I’m going shopping at Airport Electronics in a few minutes. Would you like to come along? Scene 2 F1: Hey, Lisa. What are you doing? F2: I’m taking a picture of my lunch. F1: What kind of camera is that? F2: It’s a Lantium, but I really need a new one. This one’s an antique. Any suggestions? F1: What about a VistaPic? I hear the LS10 is terrific. And it’s new. F2: Really? F1: You know, I’m going shopping at the Downtown Shopping Center after lunch. Would you like to come along?

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F2: Actually, I’d love to. But I’m busy this afternoon. F1: Too bad. Maybe some other time. Unit 5, Lesson 2 Scene 1 F: Hi, Mark. How’s it going? M: Fine, thanks. But my air conditioner’s not working again. F: Again? I’m sorry to hear that. What brand is it? M: A KoolQuick. It’s a lemon. Scene 2 M1: Hi, Mark. How’s it going? M2: OK. But my dishwasher’s not working again. M1: Again? That’s a shame. What brand is it? M2: A Tipton. M1: What’s wrong with it? M2: It’s just a horrible brand. M1: That’s too bad. M2: The thing’s a piece of junk. It’s driving me crazy. M1: Well, it sounds like you’re ready for an upgrade. Unit 6, Lesson 1 Scene 1 F1: Hey, Karen. Why don’t we go running sometime? F2: OK. When’s good for you? F1: Saturday morning at 10:00? F2: Sorry, I can’t. I have to go shopping with my mom in the morning. F1: Well, how about Sunday morning at 10:00? F2: That’s good for me. See you then.

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Scene 2 M1: Hey, Paul. Why don’t we play basketball sometime? M2: Great idea. When’s good for you? M1: Friday afternoon at 5:00? M2: Sorry, I can’t. I have to work late on Friday. M1: Well, how about Saturday afternoon? M2: Actually, that’s not great for me. How about in the morning? M1: That’s good. Ten o’clock? M2: Great. Let’s meet at the gym. M1: Perfect. Hey, why don’t we have breakfast first? OK? M2: Sounds good. There’s a restaurant around the corner. When should we meet? M1: How about 9:00? M2: Great. See you on Saturday. Unit 6, Lesson 2 Scene 1 M1: Hey, Rick. Where are you off to? M2: Hi, Don. I’m going to the track. M1: Really? Don’t you usually go there on Thursday? M2: Yes. But not this Thursday. M1: How come? M2: Because this Thursday I’m going to the pool.

F1: Oh . . . Hey, why don’t we play tennis sometime? F2: That’s a great idea! When’s good for you? F1: How about tomorrow? Are you free in the afternoon? F2: Perfect. 2:00? F1: That’s good for me. See you then! Unit 7, Lesson 1 Scene 1, Part 1 (To DECLINE help) M: Welcome back! F: Hi, Bill. Thanks. M: So, how was the drive? F: It was pretty scenic, actually. M: That’s great! Hey, can I give you a hand? F: No thanks. I’m fine. M: Are you sure? F: Absolutely. Thanks! Scene 1, Part 2 (To ACCEPT help) M: Welcome back! F: Hi, Bill. Thanks. M: So, how was the bus trip? F: It was really boring, actually. M: That’s too bad! Hey, can I give you a hand? F: Thank you! That’s so nice of you! M: You’re welcome.

Scene 2 F1: Hey, Gina. Where are you off to? F2: Hi, Carol. I’m going to the park. Bill and I are going to play tennis. F1: Really? Don’t you two usually play tennis in the park on Fridays? F2: Right. But not this Friday. F1: How come? F2: Because Bill has to work this Friday.

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Scene 2 F1: Welcome back! F2: Thanks. F1: So, how was the trip? F2: It was really scenic, actually. F1: Fantastic! Hey, can I give you a hand? F2: That’s OK. I’m fine. F1: Are you sure? F2: Absolutely. Thanks! F1: So how long was the trip? Three or four hours? F2: About four. F1: And were there a lot of people on the train? F2: Yes, there were. There were a lot of students.

M2: In Paris? We had some fantastic food, of course. And we walked a lot. Paris is so beautiful. M1: And what about Rome? Did you go to the Coliseum? M2: We did. It was very exciting.

Unit 7, Lesson 2 Scene 1 F: Were you on vacation? M: Yes, I was. I went on a cruise to Hawaii. F: No kidding! Did you have a good time? M: Awesome. I had a really great time, and the food was fantastic. The cruise was so scenic, and the entertainment was excellent. F: That sounds terrific. Tell me more.

Scene 2 F1: I’ll take this nightgown, please. F2: Certainly. How would you like to pay for it? F1: Excuse me? F2: Cash or credit? F1: Credit, please. But, oh . . . I like that bathrobe. F2: The white one? It’s very popular. F1: It’s so nice. How much is it? F2: Only $35. F1: Great! I’ll take it, too. Could you gift wrap the nightgown? It’s for my daughter. F2: Of course!

Scene 2 M1: Were you and your wife on vacation? M2: Yes, we were. We went to Europe. M1: Cool! Did you have a good time? M2: It was wonderful. We visited London, Paris, and Rome. M1: That sounds terrific. Tell me more about London. M2: Well, we saw some great plays, and we visited the British Museum. It’s huge! M1: And what did you do in Paris? Top Notch 1, Third Edition

Unit 8, Lesson 1 Scene 1 M1: I’ll take these jeans, please. M2: OK. How would you like to pay for them? M1: Excuse me? M2: Cash or credit? M1: Cash, please. And could you gift wrap them for me? M2: Absolutely.

Unit 8, Lesson 2 Scene 1 F: Excuse me. Do you have these shorts in a larger size? I need a medium. M: Yes, we do. Here you go. F: Thanks. M: Would you like to take them? F: Yes. Thanks for your help. M: You’re welcome.

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Scene 2 M2: Excuse me. Do you have this jacket in black? M1: No, I’m sorry. We don’t. But we have it in blue. M2: Actually, I don’t want it in blue. . . . What about this belt? Do you have it in size 32? M1: Yes, we do. Here you go. M2: That’s great. Thanks. M1: Would you like to take it? M2: Yes, please. M1: And how would you like to pay? M2: Do you accept credit cards? M1: Absolutely. Unit 9, Lesson 1 Scene 1 M1: Can I still make the 7:03 train to Baltimore? M2: No, I’m sorry. It left five minutes ago. M1: Oh, no! What should I do? M2: Well, you could take the 8:26. M1: OK. One ticket, please. M2: One-way or round-trip? M1: One-way, please. Scene 2 F: Can I still make the 6:55 train to Washington? M: I’m sorry. It left four minutes ago. F: That’s too bad. What should I do? M: Well, you could take the 8:23. F: Is the 8:23 an express train? M: No, it’s a local. It makes two stops. F: Well, OK. I’ll take the 8:23. M: One-way or round-trip? F: One-way, please. M: Certainly. And what kind of seat would you like? F: I’d like an aisle seat. How much is the ticket? Top Notch 1, Third Edition

M: It’s thirty-six dollars and fifty cents. F: Do you accept credit cards? M: Yes, we do. Unit 9, Lesson 2 Scene 1 M: Hello. Can I help you? F: I hope so. I’m going to need a limousine at the airport in Cuzco. M: OK. What date are you arriving? F: April 11th. M: And what time? F: Let me check . . . 7:15 P.M. Scene 2 M: Hello. Can I help you? F: Yes, please. I’m going to need a limousine at the airport in Seoul. M: OK. What date are you arriving? F: June 3rd. M: And what time? F: Let me check . . . 10:30 A.M. M: OK. No problem. Your name? F: Marlene Potter. That’s P-O-T-T-E-R. Oh . . . I’m also going to need a hotel reservation. M: Sure! For how many nights? F: Three. M: OK. Let me check. Unit 10, Lesson 1 Scene 1 M1: I’m looking for a coffeemaker. Which is the best? M2: The Brew King. But it’s not the least expensive. How much do you want to spend? M1: No more than eighty dollars. M2: Well, we have some really good ones in your price range. M1: Great! Could I have a look?

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Scene 2 F1: I’m looking for an air conditioner. Which is the smallest? F2: The Cool Machine. But it’s not the best. How much do you want to spend? F1: No more than four hundred dollars. F2: Well, we have some really good ones in your price range. F1: Thanks. Oh, and I’m also looking for a digital camera. What’s the most popular model? F2: The Edison 6 is very popular and very easy to use. F1: Great. Could I have a look? F2: Sure. Here you go. F1: It’s nice and small. I think I’ll take it. Do you accept credit cards? F2: Yes, we do. F1: And could you gift wrap it for me? F2: Of course. Now let me show you those air conditioners. F1: Thanks.

Scene 2 M1: How much do you want for that belt? M2: This one? M1: No, the brown one. M2: Oh, OK. This one’s very nice. M1: Actually, this one isn’t large enough. Do you have one in a larger size? M2: Of course. These three are larger. Here you go. M1: Great. I think this one’s the nicest. How much do you want for it? M2: Forty. M1: Oh, that’s pretty expensive. M2: How much do you want to spend? M1: About fifteen or twenty. M2: Well, I could go as low as thirty. M1: Thirty? Would you take twenty? M2: Sorry. I can’t go lower than twenty-five. M1: OK. That’s sounds fair. It’s a deal.

Unit 10, Lesson 2 Scene 1 F1: How much do you want for those vases? F2: These ones? F1: No. Those are too small. The other ones. F2: Fifty. F1: That’s a lot more than I want to spend. Would you take thirty? F2: I can’t go lower than forty. F1: All I have is thirty-five. F2: OK. You can have it for thirty-five. F1: OK. That sounds fair. F2: It’s a deal.

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