Unit 1 AT HOME Scene 1 In the Kitchen preparing a meal Scene 2 In the Dining Room setting the table Scene 3 In the Garage straightening up Scene 4 By the Pool giving commands Scene 5 In the Living Room arranging furniture Scene 6 In the Laundry Room washing clothes Scene 7 In the Bedroom describing clothes Scene 8 In the Bathroom identifying items Scene 9 At the Door welcoming guests Scene 10 In the Family Room introducing friends and family Unit 2 TRANSPORTATION Scene 1 By Bus finding out about bus routes Scene 2 By Car seeing someone off; giving directions Scene 3 On Foot asking for / giving directions Scene 4 By Taxi talking about destinations / distances Scene 5 At the Gas Station asking for gasoline Scene 6 By Subway finding out about stations and routes Scene 7 By Ferry finding out about schedules Scene 8 Rules of the Road learning driving instructions Scene 9 Road Signs identifying signs Scene 10 Routes & Schedules getting travel information by phone Unit 3 THE SUPERMARKET Scene 1 Supermarket Aisles classifying items Scene 2 Fish asking about food availability and preparations Scene 3 Beverages locating items Scene 4 Dairy weights and measures Scene 5 Fruits & Vegetables comparing items Scene 6 Frozen Food checking prices Scene 7 By Phone verifying hours / asking about picnic items Scene 8 Counting Change paying at the checkout counter Scene 9 Paying by Check writing a check Scene 10 Health & Beauty Aids checking a bill Unit 4 THE DEPARTMENT STORE Scene 1 Men's Clothing suggesting a gift Scene 2 Women's clothing asking about price / size Scene 3 Appliances talking about kitchen items Scene 4 Electronics describing product features Scene 5 Hardware talking about tools and machines Scene 6 Shoes talking about size and style Scene 7 Product Safety talking about items for children Scene 8 Product Warranties discussing product warranties Scene 9 Catalogue Orders ordering from a catalogue Scene 10 Opening and Account using a credit card Unit 5 SERVICES Scene 1 A New Band Account opening an account Scene 2 Checks cashing a check / making a deposit Scene 3 Getting Cash getting cash Scene 4 At the Post Office requesting postal services Scene 5 At the Library finding / checking out books Scene 6 At the Service Station asking about auto services Scene 7 Ordering Phone Service requesting new service Scene 8 Calling "Information" requesting a phone number Scene 9 Calling 911 reporting an accident Scene 10 At the Hair Salon getting a haircut / style Unit 6 BUSINESS Scene 1 Help Wanted calling about an employment ad Scene 2 A Job Interview talking about abilities Scene 3 A Resume talking about background Scene 4 The Stock Market discussing buying and selling Scene 5 The Reception Desk giving and taking messages Scene 6 Messages relaying / responding to messages Scene 7 Computers getting technical support Scene 8 Office Supplies confirming and order Scene 9 Real Estate discussing buying a house Scene 10 A Business Meeting presenting information Unit 7 HEALTH & FITNESS Scene 1 At the Gym talking about exercise Scene 2 Health Insurance getting information Scene 3 Diets discussing eating habits Scene 4 Making a Doctor's Appointment calling a doctor Scene 5 A Visit to the Doctor talking about health Scene 6 Talking about Sports commenting on a game Scene 7 Playing Tennis playing a game Scene 8 Patient Information giving information Scene 9 Before Surgery discussing procedure Scene 10 The Great Outdoors enjoying nature Unit 8 ENTERTAINMENT Scene 1 At the Movies meeting for a date Scene 2 At an Art Gallery discussing artwork Scene 3 At a Restaurant getting a table Scene 4 On the Menu discussing food choices Scene 5 Dinner for Two ordering a meal Scene 6 At a Night Club discussing music Scene 7 Before the Theater getting tickets Scene 8 After the Play reacting the play Scene 9 At a Video Store renting a movie Scene 10 A Day Off talking about plans Unit 9 TRAVEL Scene 1 At a Travel Agency requesting information Scene 2 Travel Plans booking a vaction Scene 3 A Train Trip discussing schedules / rates Scene 4 Going by Plane reserving tickets Scene 5 Packing to Go packing for a trip Scene 6 Hotel Reservations getting a room Scene 7 Checking In checking in / checking out Scene 8 Hotel Services calling the front desk Scene 9 Renting a Car calling in a reservation Scene 10 At the Beach relaxing / having fun ANSWER KEY CULTURAL VOCABULARY