October 1 - Low
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The aquarium is having Ocean* Days next week. Susie tells Rob about the special programs. People can learn more about fish and other sea* animals. Rob likes dolphins*. Maybe there is a talk about dolphins. Alex asks about whales*. They don't live in the aquarium. They are too big. But he can see the sharks*.
Conversation A
(in the Jungle Café)
Rob: What are you doing, Susie?
Susie: Hi, Rob. I’m writing a story about the aquarium. They are having Ocean* Days next week.
Rob: How are they celebrating?
Susie: They have special programs. You can win prizes, too.
Rob: Fun! Maybe I can go. I like the aquarium. I like all the colorful fish.
Susie: I like the sharks*!
Conversation B
Rob: Tell me more about the special programs.
Susie: Workers at the aquarium give special talks. People can learn more about the fish and other sea* animals.
Rob: Is there a talk about dolphins*? They are such interesting animals.
Susie: I’m not sure. But I can check the Ocean Days schedule.
Rob: Great. Thank you!
Conversation C
(BS: at the aquarium)
Susie: Thanks for coming with me, Alex.
Alex: You're welcome. I like aquariums. Are there any whales* here?
Susie: No! Whales are too big. But the aquarium has over 500 different kinds of fish.
Alex: That's a lot. Are there any sharks here?
Susie: Yes. Let's go look at them first.
Alex: OK. I want to look at everything.
Answer it!
- 1. What animal does Alex ask about?
2. Do you like aquariums? Why or why not?
October 2 - Medium
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Alex is hungry. He can eat lunch at Charlie’s Fish House. They don’t have fish tanks*, but they do have great seafood. They have shrimp*, salmon and lobster. Abby can order a lobster salad* for lunch. That is today’s lunch special. Rob likes Charlie’s Fish House, too. They have all-you-can-eat crab legs on Friday nights.
Conversation A
(in the studio)
Taylor: Did you enjoy the aquarium, Alex?
Alex: Yes, I did. But my visit made me hungry.
Taylor: It made you hungry? Why?
Alex: Because I love seafood!
Taylor: Alex! Those fish are beautiful. How can you think about eating them?
Alex: Because it’s lunchtime, and I'm hungry. Do you know a good seafood restaurant?
Taylor: Yes, Charlie's Fish House has great shrimp*.
Conversation B
(in the Jungle Café)
Taylor: Abby, do you like seafood?
Abby: I like some kinds of seafood. I like salmon and shrimp.
Taylor: Do you like lobster?
Abby: I do. But lobster is pretty expensive.
Taylor: The lunch special at Charlie's Fish House is lobster salad* today.
Abby: How much is it?
Taylor: The lobster salad is only $12.99.
Abby: Really? Let's go there for lunch!
Conversation C
Rob: Did you go to Charlie's Fish House for lunch, Alex?
Alex: I did. The seafood was delicious. But there were no fish tanks*.
Rob: Fish tanks?
Alex: Seafood restaurants in Taipei have fish tanks. You can choose your own fish.
Rob: Oh, right. I forgot about that.
Alex: Charlie's has all-you-can-eat crab legs on Fridays. Let’s go next Friday.
Rob: Sure! I love crab.
Answer it!
- 1. What does Taylor like at Charlie's Fish House?
2. What kind of seafood do you like best?