新英语900句

UNIT 1
Welcome to the World's Fair

LESSON 1

1 BILL: Good morning, sir.
MAN: Good morning.
2 PAULO: Hello, Bill. How are you today?
3 BILL: Fine, thanks. Beautiful day!
PAULO: Good for business.
BILL: Sure is.
4 PAULO: See you later.
BILL: OK. Paulo. See you later.

LESSON 2
5 GIRL: Excuse me, sir.
BILL: Yes?
6 GIRL: Is this the Museum of Modern Art?
7 BILL: No, This is the Space Building.
8 That's the Museum over there.
9 GIRL: Thank you very much.
10 BILL: You're welcome.

LESSON 3
PAULO: Bill!
BILL: Hi, Paulo.
11 PAULO: Bill, this is my sister, Joana Farias.
12 BILL: Very pleased to meet you.
13 PAULO: Excuse me, bill. Your last name is...?
BILL: O'Neill.
PAULO: Bill O'Neill.
14 JOANA: How do you do, Mr. O'Neill?
15 BILL: Call me Bill.

WOMAN: Excuse me, sir. Is this the Museum of Modern Art?
PAULO: Good-bye, Bill. See you this afternoon.
BILL: Good-bye. A pleasure meeting you, Joana.
BILL: Now, Miss. The Museum of Modern Art is...

BONUS DIALOGUE
PAULO: Hello, Bill.
BILL: Hi, Paulo. How are you?
PAULO: Fine, thanks. Bill, this is my mother, Mrs. Farias.
Mother, Bill O'Neill.
MRS.FARIAS: How do you do, Mr. O'Neill?
BILL: Pleased to meet you, Mrs. Farias.
MRS.FARIAS: Paulo, is that Joana over there?
PAULO: Yes. Joana! Joana!
MRS.FARIAS: Good-bye, Mr.O'Neill . Glad to meet you.
BILL: A pleasure meeting you, Mrs. Farias. Good night, Paulo. See
you tomorrow.

UNIT 50
Reading and Refocus
LESSON 1
            THE WORLD'S FAIR NEWSLETTER
                      Volume 2 No. 1
Published by THE WORLD'S FAIR CORP.
  and the G. W. CRAWFORD AGENCY, INC.
A BIRTHDAY AT THE FAIR   by Henry Leeds
      Today was an important day at the Fair. A guy is seven
    only once and Ali Nikzad made the most of it. 87~ What is
    closer to a boy's heart than ice cream and baseball?8?2Nothing.
    And so, at Ali~s birthday party there was plenty of ice cream
    and lots of baseball equipment, m
      Ali, the son of Mr. Simon Nikzad, a vice-president of the
    International Bank, has always loved the Fair and spends all
    his free time here. ,?6 He is an independent guy and insists on
    exploring the world by himself.
      Ali told this reporter that he'd been dreaming of his
    birthday for weeks. ~Ts Had his birthday been everything he
    could have hoped for?,7. Absolutely. Had he been given'
    everything his heart desired?,?? Definitely.
      And what about friends?They were all there.
      One of Ali~s best friends, Mr. Bill O~leill, an ice cream
      vendor here at the Fair, was at the big party. ,,a So was Mr.
      Kenji Yamamoto, whose well-known vegetable market is near
      the Fair. s?s Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Nikzad were there, and
      so was Hussein, Ali's older brother. Some of Ali~s Classmates
      were there, too, but no girls. When I asked Ali about this, he
      said, "I don~t know anything about girls yet, but I am going    
  to learn about them this year. "


LESSON 2
            Position Available
      The World's Fair, * Inc. is seeking a bilingual (' Span.
    -Eng. ) tour guide, male or female ,.to conduct visitors through
    the major exhibition halls * & pavilions, ss~
      This individual should be energetic, enthusiastic, & enjoy
    meeting & working with new people. 8s2 In addition, the appli-
    cant must be mature, tactful, & poised, ssa Above all, a tour
    guide must be self-reliant & able to think on ' his/her feet. 8~
      Tour guides must be in excellent health & be fluently bilin-
    gual. 8s~ Applicants who have had previous experience in group
    management are preferred, ss6
      The salary is  $ 200 ' per ' wk. including full benefits and     vacation, ss7
      Please submit all inquiries; together with resumes and letters
    of reference, to:
      Ms. Lucille Greene, * Asst. ~ Dir. , Personnel
      World's Fair, Inc.
      "P. O. Box 1549-WFP
      Flushing, Queens, N.Y.

LESSON 3
Letter from London
Dear Michael,   I'm sure you thought you'd never hear from me again.
But, quite by chance, I read of your triumph in the
newspapers here. sgz For an instant I wished that things had
happened differently and that I could have been there to wit-
ness my brother's victory, ss3 I'm glad you made it.
  I am not going to apologize for leaving as I did. And
knowing you, you probably wouldn't ask me to. 895
Nevertheless, I wanted you to know that I think about you. 89~
I hope one day we can sit clown together and talk about all
those things that were on our minds, but remained unspoken. 897
  In the meantime, I would like to ask you to do me one
favor. 898 Tell Mother I am married, that she is a grandmother.
and that for the first time in many years, I am happy.
  As you see, there is no return address on this letter, but I will write
again,sooner.Your brother,Gary

UNIT 49
The Judgment
LESSON1

JOANA:       There's quite a crowd here.
MICHAEL:     Everybody in the art world is here. Artists, critics,
        collectors, everybody. I want to go home, There's
        Leo van der Zee!
PEDRO:     Which painting is his?
MICHAEL:   The large one to the left of mine. It's very good.
JOANA:   I don't like it.
MICHAEL:   I would be proud to say that I had done it.
PEDRO:     I don't tike it, either.
MICHAEL:   Ssh. There's Paulo. Did anyone tell him that I
        entered the competition under another name?
JOANA:     I don't know. But even if he had found out, he
        certainly wouldn't have told me. 857 Paulo can be
        vefy discreet.
      [We hear Paulo speaking in the background.
PAULO:   Ladies and gentlemen...
      [The people in the room slowly stop talking.]
MICHAEL:   Why doesn't he get on with it?
JOANA:     Be patient, Michael.
PAVLO..   .The Brazilian Pavilion has been pleased and
                  honored to have as judges persons of such
                distinction that ...
860 MICHAEL, If I had known there were going to be a lot of
                speeches, I would have come later.
    JOANA:   It'll all be over soon, Michael.
861 PAULO:   The judges, as you can imagine, had a very difficult
                time choosing a winner, a6~ The quality of the
                paintings...
      MICHAEL: [to himself] Paulo, shut up. Or say something
862           original. Say something like, "Most of the
                paintings were garbage. 'ce2
883 PAULO:   And if I had been one of the judges, I don~t think I
                could have come to any decision at all; but,
                fortunately...
864 MICHAEL: I~ve gotto Step outside. I need some fresh air.
    JOANA:   Don~t leave now, Michael, they're ...
      MICHAEL: I've got to. ltm too nervous.   [-Michael leaves the
                        room.]

LESSON 2
[Outside in the hall]
      ALI,     Hello. Are you an artist?
865 MICHAEL.. I don't know. The judges are making up their
                minds. 86s Watch it, your ice cream is dripping.
    AL!: .   Thanks. Speeches are really boring, aren't they?
886 MICHAEL: You can say that again. 866 That ice cream looks
                good. Where did you get it?
867 ALI: Here. Have a bite. s67
    MICHAEL: Uh ...
      ALIi     GO ahead. I don't mind.
    JOANA:   Michael, quick! They're about to announce the
                winner.
    MICHAEL, Excuse me. Thanks for the offer.
        ALl:     Sure.
      PAULO:   ..   And now it is my pleasure to announce the
                winner. For personal reasons, the artist chose
                to enter the competition under another name
    JOANA,   It's you I You won I I can't believe ...
      MICHAEL: It could be someone else, too.
PAULO:   ~ ~ ~ But whatever his name, there can be no doubt
ISS           that he is a master. The world can expectgreat
                things from his brush ...
  MICHAEL, Enough. Enough.
    PAULO..   The winner, Pedro Ortega. I hope he is here.
              [The room fills with applause. Michael walks to
              the front of the room and stands next to Paulo. ]

UNIT 48
Still Looking
LESSON 1
    LAURA:     Hello, Bill.
    BILL:     HOW are you, Laura?Have you found a job yet?
  CUSTOMER:   Do you have vanilla cones?
    amL:     Certainly. Here you are.
841           Eto Laura] Now, where were we?Oh,yes.I
                  asked if you had found a job yet. s4~
    LAURA:     No, not yet, but I've been doing a lot of
                  thinking.
    BILL:       Well, you know Paulo Farias, the            
nice-looking young man at the Brazilian Pavilion ?
    LAURA:     Yes, I remember him.
842 amr,     I told him that you had resigned.
        LAURA:     You did?
843 BILL,     And that you were looking for a new position
      LAURA:     What did he say?
844 SILL:     He said that he remembered you.
845 LAURA:     That's nice. What else did he saY?
846/ 847roLL:   He said he was looking for a secretary, But the
                    also said he didn't think he could hier    
        you !
      LAURA:     Oh, why?
848~ BILL:   .   Because he does a lot of work
                    Crawford's office.             !
      LAURA:     Yes, of course. Oh, well, thanks for trying.
                                                 
  l
LESSON 2
849 SILL:   Wait, don't give up yet. He said he might be able to
                find you a job in another department. 849
    LAURA:   Oh, Bill. You're wonderful. Thank you. You should
                open up an employment agency.
850 BILL:   That's what my wife says. That reminds me.
                asked me to pick up a few things on the way
                home. ss0
    LAURA:   Does your wife work, too?
    BILL:   Yes, she's a florist.
    LAURA:   Does she like it?
851 BILL:   Yes, she was saying just last night that she had
                never enjoyed a job more. ssi So now, what
852         are we going to do about you?You said that you had
                been doing a lot of thinking, as2
85S LAURA:   Yes, I was thinking that maybe I needed a change
854 BILL:   Have you ever thought about being a tour guide?
        LAURA:   A tour guide?
855 BILL:   Someone told me that he had heard that they needed
                another Spanish-Engiish tour guide, Even
                though they haven't announced the opening yet,
                I'd apply now.
      LAURA:   Maybe I should. You r~ally are a sweetheat.
      BILL:   Good luck.

UNIT 47
'The Unveiling
LESSON 1
[Michael is showing his painting to Pedro.] ]
  MICHAEL.. Do you like it?
  PEDRO,   It's brilliant !
  MICHAEL, I hope the ji~dges think so.
  PEDRO,   I hate to tell you, but I heard through a friend of
            a friend that ~o van der Zee is entering the
            competition.
  MICHAEL, I wish you hadn't told me.
  PEDRO,   Oh, come on. Your painting is great.
  MICH/aeL, Sure, but van der Zee is a fine painter, and he's
              much better known than I.
  PEDRO..   So what?
MICHAEL.. I guess you're right. But I wish I knew if I was
            wasting my time. 82s
PEDRo..: If you knew what the future was going to be like,
            life would be boring,
MCHAFa... I didn't know that you had become a philosopher.
PEDRO.   And I had forgotten that you could be such'a pain
            in the neck.
MICHAEL, You're right. I~m sorry. I~m driving everyone
            crazy. Let's change the subject. 8s2 Do you have
            any more bad news?
PEDRO,   No. That's all for today.

ESSON   2
  PEDRO   Miguel called Marta from Colombia. He loves her.
              He misses her. He thinks about her every
              minute, and he can't live without her. He says.
  MICHAEL: HeSs a nice guy.
! PEDRO:   He's young and inexperienced. If he knew what I
              know.., ssa
k MICHAEL: He'd be cynical, old, and unhappy, like you. ss4
              Leave him alone. If you could find a girl like
              Matra, you'd be a lucky man. s3s
PEDRO:   That may be. In any case, he wishes you the best
            of luck in the competition.
MICHAEL.. Thank him for me ff you get a chance. By the
            way, why are you so dressed up today?ss0 It
            couldn't be just for the unveiling of my
            painting. ,sT
PEDRO..   Very funny. Actually, 1 had an interview at a
            photographic supply house.
MICHAEL I'm impressed.
PEDRO,   They want me to be the assistant manager of their
            camera department.
MICHAEL: YOU? In a nine to five j0blaas I can't believe it.
            Pedro in a jaeket and tie!I never thought I'd live
            to see the day. s39
PEDRO..   Hey, give me a break!
MICHAEL: Pedro, I think it's great. Congratulations.
PEDRO:   Thanks. 1 guess.
MICHAEL.. You don't seem very happy about it.
PEDRO:   I have to get used to the idea.   '

UNIT 46
THE Birthday Party
LESSON 1
  EVERYONE:   Happy Birthday to you,
                Happy Birthday to you,
                Happy Birthday, dear Ali,
                Happy Birthday to you.
  MRS. NIKzAo:   Blow out the candies, Ali, but first make a
                  wish.
  ALI       What should I wish for?
  BILL..       Anything you want, but don't tell us. If you
                  tell your wish, it won't come true. [ALi
                  bLows OUt the candles, on the cake. ]
  HUSSEIN,     Here comes the ice cream !
  ALI:       Wow, look at it alll Gallons and galions of
                  it
  MRS. NIKZAD:   [to Bill] You know, Mr. O~leill, by the time
                  we left the house, Ali had asked for ice
                  cream at least haft a dozen times, I'm
                  glad I didn't let him have any.
  WAITER:     [to Ali] Here yofi are. And here's a big
                  spoon.
  REPORTER:   [to all] Hold it. Just like that! [There is a
                  flash from the camera. ] Now another one,
                  Ali. Hold that spoon up. Good. [There is
                  aother flash. ] Thank you.
            [to Mr. Nikzad] I hadn't expected such a big turnout.    
              Thanks for the story.
ALI:           Who is that ,Dad?
MR.NIKZAD:       A reporter for The World's Fair Newsletter.
AlI:         Wow! Will my picture bi in the papers?
MR.NIKZAD:       I hope so.

LESSON 2
817 ALI,       i wish I hadn't eaten dinner last night.
    MRS. N~ZAD, Why, Ali? Don't you feel weel?
    ALI,       Oh, nol I feel fine. But I wish I had room for
                    more ice cream.
818 MRS.NIKZAD I hope you don't get sick.
819 ALI:       I won't. But even ff I do, I won't be sorry~
820 HUSSEIN:     I wish~I had known about this place for my
                    birthday, sz0 Ali, open your          
presents.Here' is   one from Mr. Yamamoto.
      ALI:       OK. [He tears the wrapping paper off the first
                    prezent. ] Wow! A baseball and a        
    bat.Gee,thank you, Mr. Yamamoto.
821 HUSSEIN:     Here's one from Mr. O'Neill. I wonder if it's a
                      giant ice cream sandwich!
822 ALI..   Oh , boy l I wish it were my birthday every
                      day!
  g23 MR. NIKZAD:   I'm glad it's not.
        ALl:         Wow, a mitt!
      HUSSEIN.     Here's a note. I~ll read it to you.
    Dear Ali:
    You don't know me, but my father says you're an okay kid, and    
you want to learn to play baseball.OK. I'll teach you. Happy      
Birthday.
                                Bill Jr.
      P.S. I wish I coulk have come to your party.
ALI: Wow! I wish we had invited everybody in the world!

UNIT 45
Reading and Refoctis
LESSON 1
Ali Found
MRS.NIKZAD:   Ali, my little Martian. where were you?
          Why didn't you tell me where you were
        going?78~ You've been gone three hours!
        Mr. Yamamoto, I can't thank you enough
        for bringing him back. 782 [-She starts crg-
        ing.] What happened) Ali? Where were
        you? I was so worried.
ALI:     Don't cry, Mommy. I won't do it again. I
          promise. Don't cry. I just went to Mr.
        Yamamoto's store to invite him to my
      party. It takes too long to invite people by
      mail. 78s I got lost. I started walking, and
        then I didn't know where I was.?84 So I
          asked people to help me find Mr.
        Yamamoto~s store. 78s Some people said,
          "Turn left )" and some people said, "Turn
        right)" and sometimes I forgot what they
        said; 786 But I didn't get scared!l kept say-
        ing to myself, "You're almost seven !"
          Anyway, all of a sudden , I was right there
        in front of' Mr. Yamamato's store. 767 It
        was like magie!?88 And Mr. Yamamoto can come to my party.
        I asked him.
MR. YAMAMOTO: You should have seen him, Mrs. Nikzad. When Ali found      
    the store, he may have been shaking a little, but he          
wouldn't cry.He's a brave boy.

LESSON2
It's not the Same
Dear Pedro,
I~ve been back over a week now.
I expected to have trouble adjusting to life in New York, but
no one ever told me that I would have trouble readjusting to
my old lifel?92 I don't understand it. I get angry at things that
never used to get me angry. 793 1 lose patience with my family.
And unless I calm down, I'm going to lose my friends, too. 794
I must have changed. 795 Everybody says I have. I know I see
the world differently now, but I don~t want to be the person I
was before I went away. What do I do now, Pedro?
I miss Marta every minute, but I won't say any more about
that beeause I can just hear you making fun of me. 796 I even
miss you! Which reminds me, how did your interv/ew go?
Did you get the asststant manager position??ss
You know~ Pedro, there is no way I can repay the kindness
that you and your family have shown me. All I can say is
thank you, and I hope that someday soon you will visit us. Our
house is your house.
P.S. I know you don~t write letters, but you could send a
postcard every now and then. ?~9
p.p.S. I must have been in a daze when I left New
York. You know my sweater, the one you always used to
borrow? must have left it at your apartment. If you find it,
keep it for me until I return. It looks good on you.

LESSON3   ,
Art Competition Brochure
Attention young artists!
  The Brazilian Pavilion of the World's Fair is sponsoring an
international art competition. The winner will receive a
 $10,000 a year grant to live and study for two years at the
institution of his choice anywhere in Brazil. 802 All men and
women under thirty years of age are cordially invited to enter
the competition, s0a
  During December we will be exhibiting as many entries as
possible at the World's Pair Museum of Modern Art. 8o4 But, as
the judges, all internationally famous artists, must make their
decision before January 1, the Brazilian Pavilion must receive
your entry by December 1.80s
  On January 1 the Brazilian Pavilion will have the pleasure
of announcing the results of the competition. 806 The ceremony
will take place in the Grand Gallery of the Museum at 4:30
p. m. 80?
  All works of art remain your property and will be returned
after the first of the year. 808 As we cannot be liable for
paintings submitted to us' please insure your entry against loss,
damage, or destruction. 80s
  Persons related to the staff of the Brazilian Pavilion are not
eligible to enter the competition. 8~0

UNIT 44
Only Five More Days
LESSON 1
      Ali         How many days to my birthday?
      MRS. NIKZAD ~   Five.
      ALI:         Are we going to invite Mr. Yamamoto, the
                        vegetable man, to my party?
  766 MRS. NIKZAD:   I don't think so, dear. We don't know him
                        very. well, and he might be too
  767             busy to come. 786 1 understand his store is
                      being renovated next week. ?67
      ALI:         Oh. And what about Mr. O~Neill? Is he
                        coming?
  768 MRS. NIKZAD:   He's been invited.
      ALI:         But is he coming?
      MRS. NIKZAD:   We haven't heard from him yet, Ali.
      AU..         I hope he comes.
  769 MRS. NmZAO~   Don't worry , Ali. I~m sure he~ll try his
                        best. ,e9
      ALI..         What about Mr. Yamamoto?
        MRS. NIKZAD:   I don't know ,- dear.
        ALI,         But I want to invite him.
        MRS. NIKZAD:   Let'S wait and ask your father.   ,
        ALI:         Do we have to wait?         ,
  770 MRs. NmZAO:   Of course, AiL But don't be upset. The
                  invitation can be sent out first thing in
                          the morning. ,0

LESSON 2
[one and a half hours later Mrs. Nikzad is on the phone with her husband]
  MRs. NIKZAD.. Hello, Simon. Have you seen Ali this
                  afternoon?
  MR. NIKZAD, No, Zahta. Why?
  MRS. NIKZAO, Oh , dear. I can't find him anywhere. I thought
                  he'might have gone to the Fair. I've
                  looked aH over. ,4 I don~t know what to do.
                  He should have been back an hour ago. m
  MR. NIKZAO.. Don~t worry, Zahra. Probably, he's visiting a
                  friend and forgot about the time.
  MRS. NIKZAO, But an hour and a half? That's not like him.
                  He could have had an accident. 77,
  MR. NIKZAD, Yes, he could have, Zahra, but he probably
                  didn't. 777 Did aqything happen this
                  morning? What were you talking about'
                  before he left?
  MRS. NIKZAD: His birthday party. It's all he talks abouT
                  lately.
  MR. NIKZa~.. Is it possible you said something to'upset him?
  MRS. NIKZAO.. I must have. 778 1 know he was upset because we
                  havenSt received Mr. O'Neill's reply to oUr
                invitation, and ...
  MR. NIKZAD,, And?
    MRS. NIKZAD. And because we haven't invited Mr.
                Yamamoto.
  MR. NIKZAD,, Anything else?
    MRS. NIKZAD. No. He left the house right after that. I suppose
              I should have called you earlier.
    MR.NIKZAD:   Zahra, I'm sure there's nothing to worry about.
            He's probably on his way to the Fair to see          
    Mr.O'Neill, or else he's with Mr. Yamamoto.
    MRS.NIKZAD: Oh,wait!Here he is! And Mr. Yamamoto is with him      
      .You were right, Simon. He must have gone to              
Mr.Yamamoto's.

UNIT 43
Good-Byes
LESSON 1
[At the airport]
    MARTA: . Airports sad places,
751 MIGUEL: Sometimes, I guess. But, we'll write. You~ll come
              down at Christmas. m
    MARTA, If we can find the money.
762 MIGUEL, Don't worry, Maria, Everything will be taken care
753         of. m They say that fares are going to be reduced
                in the next six months, m And when I graduate,
                well...
      MANTA, That's two years from now. Two years is a long
                time.
764 ~UGUEI., The time will pass quickly. Ts, You'll see.
765         I might even be able to come back to New York
                next summer., m                   . ~
785 MANIA, Oh, Miguel} you'll forset all about me. Your
                mother will find you a nice girl, you'll get
                married, and live happily ever after.
      MIGUEL, No, I won't. I swear I won't.
[Matra shakes her head. ]
        MIGUEL, Don't you believe me?
  757 MARTAt I don't want to talk about it. All I know is that you
                are going to be taken away from me.
  758 MIOUEL: That's ridiculous! I~ll write every day. whether you
          answer me or not.
      MARTA: Don't be silly. You'll have other things to do.[She    
      starts to cry.]

LESSON 2
59 MIGUEL:       Look, here come Mrs. Ortega and Pedro.
    MARTA:       I wish they would go away.
    MIGUEL:       You don't really mean that, Marta.
gO PEDRO,       [Pedro clears his throat. ] I hope We're not
                        interrupting anything. 76o We want    
                to say good-bye, too.
?81 MRS. ORTEGA:     Let me give you a kiss, my boy. ,G,
762               Remember me to your mother and
763                 father. *s:~. I hope to see them again
                        I~ll miss you, Miguel.
      MIGUEL:       I~11 miss you, too. It's been a wonderful
                        summer. Thank you. Take care of
                        pedro. He still needs his mama.
      PEDRO..       [smiling] Good- bye, kid.   [They shake      
                hands]
      LOUDSPEAKER:   Last call for Flight 629 for Bogota,
                          leaving from Gate 10.
764 MARTA:         You'd better hurry, Miguel. [she turns away]
        MIGUEL,       Don't cry, Marta.
  765 SECURITY OFFICER: [to Marta] Sorry, Miss. Only passengers
                      ~ are allowed beyond this point.
        MIGUEL:       Marta?..   [.Miguel turns away and runs    
                toward the gate.]
        MARTA:       Good-bYe, Miguel. [He turns and waves]

UNIT 42
Reading and Refocus
LESSON 1
THE WORLD'S ,FAIR NEWSLETTER
        Volume I No. 10
Published by THE WORLD'S FAIR CORPORATION
and THE G. W. CRAWFORD AGENCY
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
by Henry LEEDS
  In case you've never stopped in at the World's Fair Ice Cream Parlor, let me introduce you to it. 722

First, the facts: Our World's Fair Ice Cream Parlor is one of the largest ice cream parlors you will

find anywhere in the world.It is open until midnight, seven days a week, and the starff is always

ready to serve you and your friends.   Our ice cream parlor hasn't really been there for a hundred

years. It just looks that way. In fact, they have been selling ice cream for only two months now.

Inspired by a more elegant age, the careful manners and the old-fashioned costumes of the staff were

designed to make you.the cus-tomers, feel at home. 725   Let me now tell you about the ice cream. They

tell me that the recipe they use has been making ice cream lovers happy since 1865. ,2s They have

flavors'that you've never heard of. 72, And all of them are delicious. I will describe only one of

their specialties. It is called the Kitchen Sink. 728 What is a kitchen Sink? It is a huge stainless

steel dish, about twelve inches wide, eighteen inches long ,and about eight inches deep, which is

filled with twenty different kinds of ice cream. on top of all this are piled whipped cream

,nuts, fruit, and chocolate syrup. I warn you, this dessert is only for the

strongest of stomachs.Kon't worry, though. They have desserts for every taste and pocketbook.

LESSON 2
                A Letter from Brazil Dear Joana and Paulo,
 
I just wanted to tell you that I arrived here safe and   sound, Your father was fine. He was a bit

lonely while I was away, but it was nice to find out how much we missed each other. ?as He~s really a

good man. You know, he was sick while I was visiting you, but he never told usbecause he didn't

want us to worry. 7s3 He was probably right. He knows how I worry. ?34Anyway, he~s better now~

although I wish he would take better care of himself. 7as   How are you, Paulo? How I admire your

ability to learn languages! 736 I must tell you how nice it was to come home to Brazil where everyone

in the street speaks Portuguese.

737 I realize now how much energy it took to speak English !

And Joana, keep me informed of your plans. I wish your fa-

Ther could meet Michael. ss,   Your father wants to add a few words at the end of the let-

ter. Take care of yourselves, and please write when you get a minute.
                                         
Love,                                           Mama   Youur mother had a wonderful time with you both, but I~m glad to have her back home. Paulo-

-one of my clients, Mr. Cortisoz will be in New York next week. If it is not too much

trouble, I'd like you to do whatever you can to make his stay more pleasant. If he doesn't call you

,fine.I'll be in New York on business in October.I'll see you both then.                                 Take care,                                   papa

lESSON 3
          A Thousand Voices
[Jim Yamamoto wrote this essay to accompany his application to
college. ln the end, he sent in the one about his parenta becauae
he liked it better. But we liked this one, too, and thought you might like
to see it.-]
  From the earliest times, people have held sports
competitions. The athletic few compete on the field while the
rest of us participate from the safety of our seats. 74~
Today sports are certainly as popular as ever, and because of
radio and television, we can now compete from a distance. ?~2
In fact, for important competitions, the whole world becomes
one big stadium.
  It is hard to say why humans like organized games. ?4s
The reasons that we enjoy sports probably differ from person
to person. 744 Whether I/tfie kids are kicking a ball around a city
playground, or mill/on-dollar-a-year athletes are playing in a
modern stadium, the exckement of competition, motion, disci-
pline. and beauty are in the air. 7,s Who doesn't stop to watch a
ball game in the street or a swimmer in a pgol?~4s What parents
are not proud to see their children carried off the field by
thankful fans?For the players, the joys of sportsmanship can
include punishing self-d/sc/pi/ne and the friendship of team-
mates. 747
Then there is that special thrill that comes only to a lucky
few. It is the thrill that comes from hearing a thousand
Vioces shout your name. But personal victory is only one kind
of victory. In every game someone must lose, but mankind
wins every time an athletic record is broken. It is this aspect of sports
that brings people together.
  Even in defeat, no one says to an athlete, "So what?"
You say,"Good try!" And when your pride gets hurt and your muscles are sore,
you say to yourself, "That's part of the game. I'll win next time!"