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1.Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone3’ unit8, 'What if’,’if I were you’

 

2.Here is a talk from Radio Eikaiwa..

Topic is advice, promise, direct.

Two android robots are talking.

a I like this park. I sometimes come here with Dr.Frank-N-Stein.

b It`s very green.

a Frankie, why are you looking at me like that?

b You are wearing sunglasses today. You don`t need sunglasses. Your visual sensors adjust for brightness, right?

a Frankie, it`s not about that!

b Did I say something incorrect?

a Yes! This is my fashon choice.

b I`m sorry, Jeannie. This will not happen again.

a I hope not.

Key sentence this will not happen again.

I will be yojrs forever.

I`ll never leave you.

I`ll never do it again.

I`ll pay you back double.

I promise.

I`ll see what I can do, but I can`t promise anything.

I`ll see what I can do, but I`m not making any promises.

I will take your secret to my grave.

I will nog lie to you.again. I promise.

I think I will finish by 7pm, but I can`t promise anything.

 

Renge and his home tutor, Aoi are talking.

a Renge, you have your history test tomorrow.

b I`m ready for it.

a So, let`s go over some facts. What was the name of the first Roman Emperor?

b Uh, Augustus.

a Very good.

b And the month of August is named after him.

a Yes, that`s right. Have you ever thought of becoming a history professor?

b Well, I `m interested in history now, thanks to you.

a If I were your shoes, I`d  consider majoring in history in college.

b I might.

Key sentence have you ever thought of becoming a history professor?

If I were your shoes, I`d concider majlring in history in college.

If I were you, I`d be more frugal.

If I were you, I wouldn`t eat out  all the

time.

If it were me, I`d find another job.

If it were me, I`d get a bigger house.

If it were me, I`d ask more questions.

If I were your shoes, I`d ask for a  raise.

If I wdfe you, I`d start thinking about the next stage of my career.

If it were me, I`d concider moving closer to the city center.

 

Two rock group members are talking.

a Hi, Dris, sorry to bother you.

b Ah, just give me a few seconds while I finish writing this sentence. OK, what`s up?

a I`ve made a big decision.

b About the band?

a Yes, I`m quitting the Desperate Rats.

b Frankly, I`m not surprised, Derec. After you broke your leg, they found a new bass player.

a Well, I was thinking of leaving anyway. Can you keep it a secret for now?

b You have my word. When will you tell Bill?

a I`m not sure.

Key sentence you have my word.

I`ll give you my word.

He is a man of his word.

She is a woman of her word.

I swear I won`t tell anyone your secret.

I sear to be honest with you.

I cross my heart .

I won`t tell anyone what happened here today. You have my word.

I`ll return your tablet by tomorrow morning.

I promise. I give you my word.

I swear to be by your side for the rest of my life.

 

Kally and her uncle, Barry are talking.

a Hello! Uncle Barry?

b I cant hear you well. You need to turn up the microphone.

a OK. You are better at this technology than I am.

b Well, I used it a lot on the job.

a And now you are retiring after 40 years.

b Yes, now it`s your turn.

a Do you really think I can be a talk show host like you?

b Take my word for it. You will do a great job.

a Really?

b Yes.

Key sentence Take my word for it.

I guarantee you that you won`t find a better deal.

For sure we`ll arrive by night fall.

I assure you.

The mailman vomes every day at 10:15. You can bank depend on it.

You won`t regret choosing our prkducts. I guarantee it.

Our product are the hkghest quality on the market. Take my word for it.

I can assure you we will continue searching until we find the source of the problem.