W: How can I help you today? M: I would like to rent a car.
W: Let’s see what we can find. We have a large car, a midsize car, and a small car for you to choose from. What size are you looking for?
M: I’ll be traveling in the city alone, so a small car is OK. How much is that a day?
W: A small car is $40 a day. How long will you be renting the car?
M: Five days.
W: OK. Can I see your driver’s license and a credit card? M: Sure. Here you are.
W: Would you like me to put the charge on this card? M: That will be fine.
(Text 8)
M: Excuse me, ma’am. Could I have a few minutes of your time, please? W: Yes.
M: I’m Daniel Robinson, and I represent Crusoe Automatons Ltd. You see, our company has launched a robot. It seems you live alone. You might be interested in it.
W: Can she help with my housework?
M: Sure. You name the chore and she performs it. W: What if I want the floor cleaned? Can she do it?
M: Certainly. She can finish cleaning the floor within ten minutes. She’s a real wonder.
W: What about the power connection? Does she operate on battery? M: No. Just put it under the sun once a week. W: It really looks nice. What’s the cost of this robot? M: Only ten thousand dollars.
W: Wow, that costs an arm and a leg. I don’t think I can afford it. (Text 9)
M: Lisa, what’s wrong? You don’t look like you’re in a good mood. W: My friend Linda said something bad behind my back. I really cannot believe it. I always thought she was my best friend.
M: Do you think she’s jealous of you? You’re pretty and so intelligent. You’re good at all your subjects and also play the violin so well.
W: But she has her strong points, too. She’s lovely and hard-working, and people like being with her.
M: Perhaps she hasn’t realized that. You’re a smart girl. I’m sure you’ll figure out a way to solve the problem.
W: I guess I should talk with her, let her know that she’s a great girl, too. M: I’m sure that will help. Oh, look. I’m afraid it’ll rain soon. How about going back to the teaching building now?
W: Oh, I’m going to the library this afternoon. I need to borrow some books.
M: OK. Do let me know if you need an umbrella. I’ve got one in the teaching building.
W: Thanks. (Text 10)
Over the next month on Travel Adventures, we’ll be going to four very different places in the world, and taking a look at four out-of-this-world adventures.
The highest mountain in Japan, Mount Fuji, is actually a volcano, but hasn’t erupted for 300 years. In Week One of this series we’ll join in the crowds to climb up to the top of this beautiful mountain, and see the amazing views at sunrise. In the second week, we’ll take you to the rain forests of Brazil, and we will be taking a boat down the Amazon River. We’ll take a look at the variety of animals and birds there, and visit some of the people that live in the forest. In Week Three, we’re traveling closer to home, to the border of the United States and Canada, where we’ll see the impressive power of Niagara Falls.
Then, in Week Four, we’re off to Thailand. We’ll wander around this country, and look at some of the indescribable temples, including one in Ayuthaya that used to contain a Buddha that was covered in 250kg of solid gold!
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