Unit 3, Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5

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A. Listen to Ellie and Lee's conversation. Circle the correct answers Lee: Hi, Ellie.

Ellie: Hi, Lee. How are you?

Lee: Good. Hey there. Brandon. He's so cute. And you're such a good mother.

Ellie: Thanks. Everyone says. "It's not always easy with your first child." You know, I agree with them.

Lee: How old is he now?

Ellie: He just turned two a month ago.

Lee: Oh, no… The "terrible twos." Right?

Ellie: Yep. It s so exhausting… for both of us!

Lee: Does he throw things around? And cry a lot more?

Ellie: Yes, exactly. Sometimes he hits me. I don't know. He was so well-behaved before.

Lee: It happens to most babies. They turn two and their personality changes.

Ellie: It sounds like you have some experience with "the terrible twos."

Lee: I certainly do. My children are five and eleven now. but I still remember when they were young.

Ellie: What can I do?

Lee: Well, remember that it will pass… it won't last forever. Try to be patient.

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B. Listen again. Cricle…

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A. Mandy is working…

Mandy: My homework assignment is too hard.

Mom: What is it?

Mandy: I’m doing an oral report on an accomplished woman. I chose Sadako Ogata. I have to present it to the class tomorrow.

Mom: Do you know the material?

Mandy: I think so.

Mom: OK, let’s practice. I’ll ask you some questions.

Mandy: OK.

Mom: All right then, just why is Sadako Ogata well known?

Mandy: She worked for the United Nations as the High Commissioner on Refugees. She worked in that job for ten years and surervised