Skating Lessons - LINC 2.31

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them   ·  two of us   ·  are taking   ·  is   ·  don't skate   ·  cost   ·  will be   ·  can pay   ·  start   ·  per person   ·  go   ·  me   ·  like   ·  fill out   ·  register   ·  don't have   ·  costs   ·  have never skated  
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CLERK: Hi, can I help you?
TASHA: Yes. We'd some information about skating lessons.
CLERK: Our skating lessons the first week in January. Is it for your daughter?
TASHA: Yes, it's for my daughter and for .
CLERK: Oh, okay! Let's see.
LISA: Can we together?
CLERK: Yes, you can go together if you like. Our family class Thursday evening from 7:45 (seven forty-five) until 8:15 (eight fifteen).
LISA: Would you like that, Mom?
TASHA: Sure! And how much does it ?
CLERK: It $22 (twenty-two dollars) for six lessons.
TASHA: That's for the ?
CLERK: No, that's $22 (twenty-two dollars) .
TASHA: Oh, I see.
LISA: But we any skates.
TASHA: That's right. Can you tell me how much it costs to rent ?
CLERK: Skates are $1.50 (one dollar and fifty cents) per session. But you get a discount while you the lessons.
TASHA: Oh, and how much is the discount?
CLERK: The rental $7 (seven dollars) per person for the length of the course.
TASHA: Oh, that's pretty good. And how do we pay?
CLERK: You right now, and then you bring your receipt to your class to get your skates.
TASHA: Oh, good. Now, we at all. Can that be a problem?
CLERK: No. It's a beginner's class, so most of the people in the class before.
LISA: It sounds great. Let's do it, Mom!
TASHA: All right. And how do we ?
CLERK: Just this form.
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Using a Bank Machine - LINC 2.29

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asks   ·  make   ·  has to be   ·  show   ·  enter   ·  put   ·  don't you   ·  never used   ·  to withdraw   ·  Like this   ·  Now what   ·  can cancel   ·  press  
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KUSHEK: I've a bank machine before.
DONNA: Okay, let me you how it works.
KUSHEK: Thanks, that would be nice.
DONNA: Okay. First, you your card in here.
KUSHEK: ?
DONNA: No, the card facing up.
KUSHEK: And the strip points down, right?
DONNA: Right. Good. Next, you your P-I-N number. You remember your P-I-N number, ?
KUSHEK: Yes, I do.
DONNA: Okay. Enter it in.
KUSHEK: ?
DONNA: Well, what would you like to do? Deposit or withdraw money?
KUSHEK: I'd like some money.
DONNA: Okay. Look at the screen. The machine you what you want to do, and you want to withdraw some money, right?
KUSHEK: Right.
DONNA: Okay, to withdraw money you "Withdraw." Right here. See?
Okay. Now you enter in the amount you'd like to withdraw.
KUSHEK: Okay. I enter in the amount here, right?
DONNA: That's right.
KUSHEK: Oh, what if I a mistake?
DONNA: That's okay. You your entry and do it over again.
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Winter Weather Report - LINC 3.21

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colder than   •  if there's   •  supposed to be   •  just as cold   •  responsible for   •  is expected for   •  ski boots are   •  where   •  Intermittent   •  plenty of   •  said there was   •  predicted   •  There are   •  as much snow as   •  the cold front   •  is expecting   •  what's it like   •  coastal regions   •  what channel   •  hardly wait   •  are expected   •  to watch  
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ALI: Mansoureh! Do you know my ski goggles are?
MANSOUREH: They're in the closet.
ALI: Where?
MANSOUREH: On the shelf in the closet. Don't worry, I'll bring them.
ALI: Okay, good!
MANSOUREH: Here they are!
ALI: Thanks. Now I have everything. Are you ready?
MANSOUREH: Yes, I'm ready.
ALI: Oh, by the way. Did you get a chance the weather report?
MANSOUREH: The weather report? Why?
ALI: Because I don't want to drive all the way up to the ski hill no snow!
MANSOUREH: Don't worry! There will be lots of snow.
ALI: Yeah, how do you know?
MANSOUREH: Trust me.
ALI: Well, outside?
MANSOUREH: Well, it's pretty cold. It's only five degrees.
ALI: It's it was yesterday. Are there any clouds?
MANSOUREH: Yes. some clouds.
ALI: Well, it always snows when it's cold and cloudy.
MANSOUREH: Don't worry. There will be lots of snow. And there's some more this afternoon.
ALI: Why, are they predicting snow?
MANSOUREH: Yep. The weather forecast a chance of snow at higher elevations.
ALI: Do you know the weather is on?
MANSOUREH: I think it's on twenty-six.
ALI: Okay.
WEATHER FORECASTER: And now let's take a look at weather systems across
the country. Snow flurries on the Atlantic coast today. St. John's (St. John is) currently reporting a high of around plus 1, with an overnight low of minus 2. Halifax plus 4 and O. Moving inland, it snowed overnight in northern Quebec. In Quebec City, highs of minus 8 with an expected low of minus 15. In Montreal and Ottawa highs of about plus 1 with lows near zero, and heavy snowfall
overnight. ALI: Quebec always gets snow in the winter.
MANSOUREH: Do they get in Halifax?
ALI: I don't know. Mind you, all of Eastern Canada gets a lot of snow.
MANSOUREH: Except Toronto. They don't get as much snow as Halifax or Montreal.
ALI: That's true. But it's in Toronto as it is in the rest of the Eastern provinces.
MANSOUREH: Yeah. We're lucky. It's so much warmer here in winter.
ALI: Oh, here's the weather report for British Columbia.
WEATHER FORECASTER: As we move further west we see Chinook-type winds in southern Alberta highs of up to 17 and unseasonable showers. In the Interior of B.C. a heavy snow warning and lows of minus 5 continue as moves toward the coast. The of B.C. can expect continued cold with reported highs near 4 and lows of minus 1. Intermittent snowfall the region.
ALI: snowfall?
MANSOUREH: That's good. I don't want it to snow all day long.
ALI: That's true. And we get some new snow.
MANSOUREH: Yeah. Just a little bit of powder on top of the old base.
ALI: Great! I can to put my skis on. Are you ready?
MANSOUREH: I am ready. My stuff’s at the door.
ALI: Right then. Let's go. Oops. Mansoureh, do you know where my ?
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A Plumbing Problem - Part 2 - LINC 3.18

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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  
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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.
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A Plumbing Problem - Part 1 - LINC 3.18

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what a mess   •  shouldn't be   •  would be done   •  have to wait   •  fix it yourself   •  what I can do   •  had to turn off   •  would come   •  he was held up   •  Does that mean   •  I'm afraid so   •  I'm afraid not   •  a lot of  
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ESTER: Oh, no! Oh, ! Hello. This is Ester Gueverra in Apartment 302. That's right, 302. I just got home and a pipe under my kitchen sink is leaking. Okay. See you in a minute, then.
ESTER: Hi! Come on in. It's open.
MANAGER: Hi.
ESTER: Hi. I'm just mopping up.
MANAGER: Oh, was there water?
ESTER: It's not too bad.
MANAGER: Oh, good.
ESTER: I see you brought your tools. Are you going to ?
MANAGER: Well, I'm going to try. Where's the leak?
ESTER: Under the sink.
MANAGER: Let's have a look. Oh yes, I see it. Let's try this. Nope.
ESTER: Can I help?
MANAGER: Well, you can hand me those large pliers there.
ESTER: Here you go.
MANAGER: Thanks. Well, that's that.
ESTER: So, can you fix it?
MANAGER: No, . I don't have the right tools.
ESTER: Oh.
MANAGER: I'll have to call the plumber.
ESTER: What's the problem?
MANAGER: There's a leak in the pipe just above the main shut off valve. I your hot water.
ESTER: Turn off the hot water? I won't have any hot water?
MANAGER: . It's the main shutoff to the whole apartment.
ESTER: Oh, no!
MANAGER: You'll for the plumber.
ESTER: Well, I hope he gets here soon.
MANAGER: Well, I'll make a quick call. It any later than tomorrow morning.
ESTER: Okay.
MANAGER: Okay, bye-bye.
ESTER: Bye.
The Next Day
ESTER: Oh, I don't believe this!
MANAGER: Hello.
ESTER: Hello? This is Ester Gueverra in Apartment 302.
MANAGER: Oh yes? Is everything okay?
ESTER: No. It isn't. You told me the plumber this morning to fix the pipe under the kitchen sink.
MANAGER: Oh, I guess .
ESTER: Held up! This is the second day in a row he's been held up. And you promised this in a day.
MANAGER: Oh, I am sure he'll be there tomorrow morning.
ESTER: I hope so. I still don't have any hot water, you know!
MANAGER: I am sorry. I'll see .
ESTER: All right then.
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Reporting a Break-in - LINC 3.14

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do our best   •  is broken   •  what they took   •  so quickly   •  call in   •  Breaking into   •  such a mess   •  to lock   •  must have broken in   •  was going to   •  may have taken   •  makes me   •  what to say   •  work stored   •  valuables taken   •  carefully   •  must have happened  
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ESTER: I don't believe this. Who would do a thing like this?
LLOYD: This is terrible. people's homes is the most disgusting thing. They left .
ESTER: I feel like I want to cry.
LLOYD: Did they take anything special?
ESTER: Yes! My grandmother's candlestick holders. I mean, what are they going to do with something like that?
LLOYD: They stole your computer from the bedroom, too.
ESTER: Did they take the TV, too?
LLOYD: Yes, they did. And the VCR.
ESTER: I don't know .
LLOYD: That's probably the police. I'll get it. Okay.
ESTER: Thanks.
OFFICER: Hello. I'm Officer Rankin.
ESTER: Hello. Thank you for coming .
OFFICER: No problem. Ester?
LLOYD: Yes, please have a seat.
OFFICER: Thank you.
LLOYD: This is very upsetting. They this afternoon.
OFFICER: Yes, it is upsetting. I understand. Ester, were you home during the day?
ESTER: No. I was at work. Ah, my shift is between 8:30 in the morning and five o'clock.
OFFICER: And were you here today, sir?
LLOYD: No, I came in about thirty minutes ago. I take Ester out for dinner.
OFFICER: So that means no one was here between ...
ESTER: Between about 8:15 (eight-fifteen) and 5:30 (five-thirty).
OFFICER: Okay. Now, do you have an answering machine?
ESTER: Well, I did. Until this afternoon.
OFFICER: I see. And did you for messages during the day?
ESTER: Yes, I called in twice. Once about noon and again about three o'clock, on my coffee break.
OFFICER: And the machine was still here?
ESTER: Yes, I had two messages in the morning, and one message in the afternoon.
LLOYD: So the break-in between three and 5:30 (five thirty).
OFFICER: That sounds reasonable. Unless the burglars were here already when Ester called in this afternoon.
ESTER: Oh, that really gets me.
OFFICER: How do you think they got in?
ESTER: The lock on the front door . I think they forced it.
LLOYD: What I don't understand is—how did they get into the apartment building?
ESTER: I'm always very careful the doors.
OFFICER: Locks aren't always burglar-proof. And there are many ways they can get into the building.
ESTER: When I got home this afternoon and saw all of this, I called the building manager. But he was away for the day.
OFFICER: The burglars advantage of that.
ESTER: I guess.
LLOYD: Do you want to know ?
OFFICER: Yes. And your insurance company will need a list of stolen property, as well.
LLOYD: Well, that's okay.
OFFICER: Did they take any jewellery?
ESTER: No, but they took a pair of silver candlestick holders. They were my grandmother's.
OFFICER: Oh, that's too bad. Were any other ?
LLOYD: They stole her computer. And she had lots of on the hard drive.
OFFICER: No backups?
ESTER: Not everything. I know, my fault. I should do it.
OFFICER: Yeah. Ah, anything else?
LLOYD: Well, they stole the TV and the VCR.
OFFICER: Oh. Have you noticed anything else missing?
ESTER: Not so far. No .
OFFICER: You should check the whole apartment .
ESTER: Of course.
OFFICER: Well, at least they didn't damage too much.
LLOYD: Well, they left quite a mess in the bedroom.
OFFICER: Oh. Can I take a look at that?
LLOYD: Yes, of course. It's this way ...
OFFICER: Just relax. We'll call dispatch right away and fill out a report.
ESTER: Thanks. It just so upset.
OFFICER: We'll to catch them. And maybe you'll get your candlesticks back.
ESTER: I hope.
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Planning a Camping Trip - LINC 3.07

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haven't been   •  for swimming   •  we won't go   •  suggested that   •  takes two hours   •  any other ideas   •  another idea   •  would get   •  to decide   •  cost too much   •  have to take   •  not as far   •  go canoeing   •  too far   •  there are a lot of   •  lots of things   •  for coming   •  to get there  
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JAY: Hello, everybody.
ESTER: Oh, hello, Jay.
HAMIDAH: Hi.
IVAN: Hello.
JAY: Thank you all here today. As you know, we're here on the hiking club's camping trip. First of all, where are we gonna (going to) go? Any ideas?
HAMIDAH: Well, someone we go to the Gulf Islands this year.
ESTER: Oh, the Gulf Islands are beautiful. And nice trails on Salt Spring Island.
IVAN: Yes, but we'd ferries. That's expensive.
JAY: I agree. It would to take the group to the Gulf Islands.
ESTER: Yes, maybe you're right. Anyone else have ?
IVAN: Well, what about Wells Gray Park? There are group camping grounds there, with to do-and lots of good mountain trails for hiking.
JAY: We can , too.
HAMIDAH: It's a nice place, but I think it's . And it takes at least eight hours .
ESTER: That's right. The drive is a problem.
JAY: . Yes, you're right. The kids really bored.
ESTER: And, I don't think canoeing is a good idea. We'd need a lot of equipment. And I'm worried for (about) the safety of the children.
JAY: Yes, I see what you mean. What about Manning Park? It has group campgrounds, and it's .
ESTER: Manning Park is nice and it only to get there. 3.07
HAMIDAH: What if it rains?
IVAN: We get wet.
ESTER: If it rains, .
JAY: Did you have ?
HAMIDAH: Well, actually, I do. What about going to Mr. Wilson's farm?
JAY: I there.
ESTER: I have. They have a couple of horses and a small lake .
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