A Plumbing Problem - Part 2 - LINC 3.18
10:10 AM Watch the video starting at 03:10. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
have to fix • have to shower • need the pipe fixed • would call • you'll have to be • have it repaired • he'll be obliged • get some repairs done • fill it out • If you win • long enough
Click and Drop: click on a word in the box above and then in the correct space. Check your answers. What is your score?
| Two Days Later |
| ESTER: Mr. Carmichael! I need to talk to you. |
| MANAGER: Sure. What can I do for you? |
| ESTER: It's been four days now, and I still don't have any hot water. I at my friend's. |
| MANAGER: Well, don't worry. I'll by tomorrow. |
| ESTER: You said that two days ago! You've been saying that since the pipe broke. |
| MANAGER: Well, patient. Plumbers take their time. |
| ESTER: I've been patient . I want hot water by tomorrow. |
| MANAGER: No problem. |
| Six Days Later |
| RECEPTIONIST: Yes? |
| ESTER: I'm a tenant. Can you help me in my apartment? |
| RECEPTIONIST: What's the problem? |
| ESTER: Well, a pipe started to leak underneath the kitchen sink. I called my landlord and he tried to fix it. Then he said he a plumber. |
| RECEPTIONIST: Well, how long has this been? |
| ESTER: About six days. I have no hot water. I have to take shower at a friend's. Doesn't the landlord it? |
| RECEPTIONIST: Yes, he does. Now what was your name? |
| ESTER: Ester Gueverra. |
| RECEPTIONIST: Miss Gueverra, if you'd just like to have a seat, I'll have an information officer speak to you right away. |
| ESTER: Thanks. |
| INFORMATION OFFICER: Ms. Gueverra? |
| ESTER: Yes? |
| INFORMATION OFFICER: Hi, I'm George Simpson. So, how long have you been without hot water? |
| ESTER: It's been about six days now. |
| INFORMATION OFFICER: Have you informed the landlord in writing that you ? |
| ESTER: No, but I've told him over and over again. He keeps promising to get it fixed, then he doesn't. |
| INFORMATION OFFICER: Okay. You can make an application under section nine to bring the case to arbitration. , then he'll have to fix the leak immediately… |
| ESTER: Okay, how do I make an application? |
| INFORMATION OFFICER: Fill out this form. Leave one with me and take two for yourself. Give one to the manager. Then by law to come to the hearing. |
| ESTER: Okay. Can I fill it out here? |
| INFORMATION OFFICER: Sure. This paper here has the time and place of the hearing, so just come back at the time on that paper. |
| ESTER: Okay, I'll right away. |
This exercise has been made using a free generator and script at Random Idea English Video courtesy TRU University – Open Learning Division
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