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1.Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone3’ unit7, 'Dating’,’She is just a bit odd’

(1) Dating

Q1 Is it OK to go out with more than one person at the same time?

A1 I think it is NG. Because it is insincere,

Q2 What should you do if you are not getting along with your boyfriend or girlfriend?

A2 I will give myself a time to cool off.

Q3  Do you think relationships can work out if you work in the same place?

A3  No I don’t. Because love between coworkers makes other persons stress. they miay keep it secret. 

Q4   Is it OK to go out with someone who is a lot older or younger than you?

A4  It depends on the person.

Q5   What’s a good age to settle down?

A5  I think it is 30s,

Q6  What the best way to break up with some one?

A6  I think the best way is not to keep contact with the person.

(2) She is just a bit odd.

 

2.Here is a talk from Radio Eikaiwa..

Topic is asking for talking.

Takma and Kally are talking about her uncle Barry.

a Takuma, do you have a minute? I know you are about hang the laundry.

b Sure, it can wait. What`s up?

a I just got an email from my uncle Barry.

b Your famous uncle Barry King, the talk show host. I remember. How`s he doing?

a Good, but he is retiring soon. He has a job opportunity for me in LA.

b California? Do you want to move there?

a I don`t know. We just bought this new appartment in Tokyo, right?

b Mmm.

Key sentence do you have a minute?

Do you have a moment?

Have you got a moment?

Do you have a quicksecond?

You got a minute.

Do you have time to talk?

Do you have time to spare?

Can I have a word with you?

Can I borrow you a second?

Are you hands full?

Are you, like, super busy righ now?

Hey, Ken. Do you have a moment?

Hi, Jessica. How is it going? By the way, do you have time to talk now?

Sorry to interupt, but can I have a word with you after you finish up the meeting?

 

Roxy’s Granpa and Granma are talking about Roxy.

a Dear, can I have a quick word? It`s about Loxy.

b Roxy? She`s back in Japan, isn`t she?. Has something happened?

a I was cleaning up her room, and I found this.

b Oh, no! Loxy forgot to pack her StoneHenge souvenir.

a We can ship it to Japan. It shouldn`t take

 long.

b I`m going to the post office today, anyway.

a OK, but first let me write a short letter to Loxy.

I miss her so much.

b Of course, darling. So do I.

Key sentence can I have a quick word?

Have you got a sec?  I`d like to talk about the schedule after we get back from holiday. 

Do you have time to talk? I`d like to ask your advice on something.

Can I have a minute? I was wondering if you`d like to give a shkrt speech to the new member.

Can I have a word。We need to discuss your attitude.

Do you have a moent? It`s about the new guy.

He parked in my spot.

Got a minute? I need to vent about my coworker.

Do yoh have a second? I`m writing a thank-you card to your parents, and I`m not sure what yo say.



Professor Peacock and his friend, Aki are talking their marriage,

a Hi, Brendan, do you remember this place?

b Of course, I do. This is where we first met each other. 

a I offered you a cup of iced tea here.

b Yes, I remember that well. It was so long ago.

Aki, I need to tell you something. It`s serious.

a Why are you on knee, Brendan?

b I said I`d be a bachelor for life, but I`ve changed my mind.  Here,  this is for you.

a Oh, my! A diamond ring.

b Will you marry me, Aki?

a Yes.

Key sentence Aki, I need to tell you something it`s serious. .

I have something important to say.

What you`re about to hear is of grave importance.

Listen, we need to talk.

I need you to listen to me. I need your undivided attention, OK?

May I speak to you privately?

We need to talk, and it can`t wait.

Drop what you are doing. We need to talk.

Lst`s have aheart to heatt.

Let`s be real for a moment.

Hello, Mr.Tompson. May I speak to you privately? There`s an urgent issue with your child.

Sam, hi. We need to have a heart to heart. Your weight gain has worried about your health.

Hi, Sarah. I need to be real with you. I`m ready for the next step in our relationship.



Doug and Shiho are talking about her aunt,Aki’’s marriage. 

a Doug, I have some surprising news from my aunt Aki.

b Surprising? I`m all ears.

a But, this is strictly between you and me.

b Sure, I won`t tell anyone, probably.

a OK, she`s getting maried to Professor Peacock!

b That`s great news. I had a feeling they`d get married.

a And she invited us to their wedding in the UK.

b Oh, that`s fantastic. I `ve always wanted to go there

a Me too.

b So, when is the wedding ?

a The end of August.

Key sentence this is strictly between you and me.

You can`t tell anyone.

This is not shared with anyone.

I`m telling you this is confidence.

This must stay private.

I can`t have this getting out.

Promise me you won`t say a ward.Can you keep a secret?

You must keep this to yojrself, OK?

Please keep it under your hat.

Keep your mouth shut about it, OK?

I heard something juicy about Shun. This is strictly between you and me, OK?

Can you keep a secret? It`s about Stellla and Mike.

I found our summer bonus amount. You must promise to keep it to yourself, OK?