1. 新世纪视听说教程
In the Neighborhood

2. A busy day Vocabulary Link ________ ________ _________________
Lesson A Running errands
vocabulary link
Lesson A Running errands
A busy day
Vocabulary Link
Work with a partner. Match the verbs with the nouns and phrases, and write the expressions in the picture. Sometimes more than one combination is possible.
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Ann’s errands
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Verbs
Nouns and phrases
cut out
make
grocery shopping
a grocery list
get
get
get
get
pick up
pick up
the bus home
a haircut
the car at the garage
the kids from the school go go
take
coupons
to a dentist appointment
leave
unload
the dry cleaning
the groceries

3. A busy day Vocabulary Link
Lesson A Running errands
vocabulary link
A busy day
Vocabulary Link
Work with a partner. Ask each other questions about the pictures.
Ann’s errands
A: What is the lady in Picture 5 doing?
B: She is picking up her dry cleaning
A: In Picture 2, what is Ann doing?
B: She is making a grocery list.

4. Listening Too much to do Language Notes Proper name Other words
Lesson A Running errands
listening
Listening
Too much to do
Proper name
Donna’s Do-It-All Show
Other words
host caller hire incredible pick up
Language Notes
How often do you listen to the radio? What kinds of programs do you listen to?

5. Listening Too much to do
Lesson A Running errands
listening
Listening
Too much to do
Listen to this radio call-in show. Write T (Ture) or F (False) for each statement.
The caller has enough time for his errands.
Donna suggests an errand service.
The caller doesn’t like the suggestion.
____ F
____ T
____ F
Keys

6. √ Too much to do Listening ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Lesson A Running errands
listening
Too much to do
Listening
Listen again. Which errands does the caller have to do? According to the radio host, which errands can the service do? Check ( ) the correct column(s). √
Caller
Service
1. go to a doctor’s appointment
2. take the car to the garage
3. pick up a child at school
4. go to the bank
5. do the grocery shopping
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
Keys

7. √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Too much to do Listening ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
Lesson A Running errands
listening
Too much to do
Listening
Listen again. Which errands does the caller have to do? According to the radio host, which errands can the service do? Check ( ) the correct column(s). √
Caller
Service
1. go to a doctor’s appointment
2. take the car to the garage
3. pick up a child at school
4. go to the bank
5. do the grocery shopping
( ) √
( )
( ) √
( )
( ) √
( ) √
( )
( ) √
( ) √
( ) √
Keys

8. An errand service Communication
Lesson A Running errands
communication
An errand service
Communication
Work with a partner. Read the ad for an errand service and fill in the missing details.
Look at what this
satisfied customer said!
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Are you too busy to ?
No time to ?
We want to help you with …
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________
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ERRAND PRICE
grocery shopping
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$35 per hour
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Hours of operation:
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9. Communication An errand service
Lesson A Running errands
communication
Communication
An errand service
Make a list of errands that you or your parents often do.
Errand
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10. An errand service Communication
Lesson A Running errands
communication
An errand service
Communication
Tell your partner what errands you usually do and when and where.
1. On weekends I usually go to the laundromat to do my laundry.
2. I usually go shopping in the neighborhood after dinner.

11. An errand service Communication
Lesson A Running errands
communication
An errand service
Communication
Tell your partner what errands you usually do and when and where.
Information for practice
Errands
Where to
When
do the laundry
go shopping
draw money
check my
to the bank
to the post office
to the laundromat
to the pharmacy
to the supermarket
on weekends
every afternoon
when I’m not in class
after dinner
every Monday morning

12. An errand service Communication
Lesson A Running errands
communication
An errand service
Communication
Imagine you are calling an errand service. Your partner works for the errand service. Ask for help with your errands. Then switch roles.
A: Hello, Handy Helpers Errand Service. Can I help you?
B: Yes, I think so. I’m very busy. I need help with my errands.
A: We can help you. Which errands?
B: Well, I need help with my groceries. Can you go grocery shopping for me?
A: No problem.
B: How much do you charge?
A: $3 per hour.
B: Fine. I have the grocery list. Can I it to you?
A: Certainly.

13. An errand service Communication
Lesson A Running errands
communication
An errand service
Communication
Imagine you are calling an errand service. Your partner works for the errand service. Ask for help with your errands. Then switch roles.
A: Hello, Home Cleaning Service. Can I help you?
B: Yes, I need to have a document delivered urgently.
A: Sorry, we don’t have delivery service. You may probably try Express Delivery Service, please.
B: Oh, thank you!

14. An errand service Communication
Lesson A Running errands
communication
An errand service
Communication
Imagine you are calling an errand service. Your partner works for the errand service. Ask for help with your errands. Then switch roles.
Information for practice
Errand service companies
Errand services
Handy Helpers Errand Service
Express Delivery Service
Home Cleaning Service
delivering a parcel of documents
returning library books
delivering a bunch of flower
cleaning the windows
cleaning the kitchen
getting photos developed
Reasons
I’m too busy.
I can’t get away from the office.
We are going to have a party at my house.

15. Claudia’s errand service
Lesson B running errands
Lesson B Running errands
Global Viewpoints:
Running errands
My neighborhood
City Living:
Claudia’s errand service

16. Global Viewpoints Running errands My neighborhood Before You Watch
Part I running errands
Global Viewpoints
Running errands
My neighborhood
Before You Watch
Proper names
Buenos Aires, Argentina Brazil
Other words
residential groceries dry cleaner
pharmacy sidewalk transportation
Language Notes

17. Part I running errands
While You Watch
Watch the interviews Running errands. Check( ) all the errands each person mentions. √

18. √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ While You Watch 1. On weekends, Brad goes to … ( )
Part I running errands
Lesson A Running errands
While You Watch
Watch the interviews Running errands. Check( ) all the errands each person mentions. √ ■
1. On weekends, Brad goes to …
( )
the bank.
( )
the dry cleaners. √
( )
the laundromat. √
( )
the supermarket.
2. In Argentina, Alejandra goes to … √
( )
the bank. √
( )
the supermarket. √
( )
the dry cleaners. √
( )
the pharmacy.
3. When Calum’s not in class, he goes to …
( )
the laundromat. √
( )
the supermarket. √
( )
the bank. √
( )
the post office.
Keys

19. Part I my neighborhood
While You Watch
Watch the interviews My neighborhood and circle the words you hear.

20. My neighborhood in Buenos Aires is a / neighborhood.
Part I my neighborhood
While You Watch
Watch the interviews My neighborhood and circle the words you hear. ■
Julianna:
Alejandra:
Lourdes:
I live close to / , parks …
My neighborhood in Buenos Aires is a /
neighborhood.
There are a lot of trees / …
There is a big / near my house.
It’s very easy to get around /
movie theaters
restaurants
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residential
commercial
commercial
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on the sidewalks
in the park
________________________________
school
grocery store
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taking public transportation
using a car
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Keys

21. Claudia’s errand service
Part 2 video course
Lesson A Running errands
Lesson B Running errands
City Living
Claudia’s errand service
Main characters
Minor character
clerk at the dry cleaner
Claudia Oliveira
Roberto Chavez

22. Part 2 video course
Lesson A Running errands
Preview
In this episode, Roberto is sick, so Claudia offers to do a few errands for him.
I can do your
errands for you.
Claudia stops by and finds Roberto too
sick to do his errands and offers to help.

23. Part 2 video course
Lesson A Running errands
Preview
In this episode, Roberto is sick, so Claudia offers to do a few errands for him.
Could you get some groceries for me ... there's a grocery list right over there. And ...
Roberto accepts Claudia’s offer and asks
her to pick up a few things for him.

24. Part 2 video course
Preview
In this episode, Roberto is sick, so Claudia offers to do a few errands for him.
Got the groceries. Next,
the dry cleaning ...
Claudia goes to the grocery store, the dry cleaners, and the video store for Roberto.

25. Part 2 video course
Preview
In this episode, Roberto is sick, so Claudia offers to do a few errands for him.
Everything’s in one place.
Claudia comes back and comments on
how convenient Roberto’s neighborhood is.

26. Part 2 video course
Lesson A Running errands
Preview
In this episode, Roberto is sick, so Claudia offers to do a few errands for him.
You know what would be
really nice?
Claudia is getting ready to leave but
then Roberto asks for just one more favor ...

27. Preview Look at the photos below . Then circle Yes or No.
Part 2 video course
Lesson A Running errands
Preview
Look at the photos below . Then circle Yes or No.
Could you get some groceries for me ... there's a grocery list right over there. And ...
Got the groceries. Next,
the dry cleaning ...
I can do your
errands for you.
1. Is Claudia sick?
2. Does Roberto have any errands to do?
3. Does Claudia think Roberto should go out?
4. Does Claudia do some errands for Roberto?
Yes No
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Yes No
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Yes No
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Yes No
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Keys

28. Preview Look at the photos below. Then circle Yes or No.
Part 2 video course
Lesson A Running errands
Preview
Look at the photos below. Then circle Yes or No.
Everything’s in one place.
You know what would be
really nice?
5. Is it hard to find things in Roberto’s neighborhood?
6. Does Claudia like Roberto’s neighborhood?
Yes No
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Yes No
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Keys

29. Part 2 video course
What’s the story? Watch the video and click True or False. Then correct the false sentences.

30. While You Watch While You Watch
Part 2 video course
While You Watch
What’s the story? Watch the video and circle True or False. Then correct the false sentences.
While You Watch
1. Roberto wants to stay home and watch TV.
2. Claudia offers to do Roberto’s errands.
3. Most of the places Claudia has to go to are near each other.
4. Claudia goes to the dry cleaner first.
5. Claudia doesn’t like Roberto’s neighbors.
6. Roberto wants to watch the movie alone.
7. Claudia agrees to go and get some ice cream for Roberto.
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True
_________
False
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True
_________
False
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True
_________
False
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True
_________
False
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True
_________
False
_________
True
_________
False
_________
True
_________
False
Keys

31. While You Watch While You Watch
Part 2 video course
While You Watch
What’s the story? Watch the video and circle True or False. Then correct the false sentences.
While You Watch
1. Roberto wants to stay home and watch TV.
2. Claudia offers to do Roberto’s errands.
3. Most of the places Claudia has to go to are near each other.
4. Claudia goes to the dry cleaner first.
5. Claudia doesn’t like Roberto’s neighbors.
6. Roberto wants to watch the movie alone.
7. Claudia agrees to go and get some ice cream for Roberto.
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True
_________
False
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True
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False
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True
_________
False
_________
True
_________
False
doesn’t agree
grocery store
likes
with Claudia
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True
_________
False
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True
_________
False
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True
_________
False

32. While You Watch Here are some useful expressions from the video.
Part 2 video course
While You Watch
Here are some useful expressions from the video.
Everyday English
Making requests
Describing a neighborhood
Anything else?
Get going
Got it.
I suppose ...
Speaking of ...
That’s it.
Could you …?
Would you mind …?
close to public transportation
convenient
crowded
Everything’s in one place.
friendly
nice
safe

33. Part 2 video course
While You Watch
Watch the video again and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.
Claudia: Claudia’s Errand Service!
Roberto: OK. (1) get some groceries for me at the
Food Mart on Fourth Street? There’s a grocery list right over there.
Claudia: OK.
Roberto: And (2) picking up my dry cleaning? It’s at the
cleaners next to the supermarket ... across the street from
the park.
Claudia: Park ... (3) Groceries, dry cleaning ... (4) ?
Roberto: Yes, would you mind picking up a movie for me?
Claudia: OK. Where?
Roberto: Just go to the video store on the corner of
Fourth Street and Bowery.
Claudia: OK. What kind of movie?
Roberto: You decide.
Claudia: OK. anything else?
Roberto: Nope. (5)
Could you
would you mind
got it
anything else
That’s it
Keys

34. Part 2 video course
While You Watch
Watch the video again and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.
Roberto: Hi. How did it go?
Claudia: No problem! Your neighborhood’s really (6) _________.
Everything’s in one place. Your neighbors are really
(7) _______.
Roberto: Yeah, it’s nice here ... (8) ___ ... not too (9) _______ ...
close to public transportation — both subways and buses ...
Claudia: Oh, (10) __________ ... I’d better (11) _________. I have a bus
to catch.
Roberto: Hey, there is one more thing ...
Claudia: What?
Roberto: Would you mind staying and watching the
movie with me? I hate being alone when I’m
sick.
Claudia: Well, (12) ________ ... since you’re sick ...
Roberto: You know what would be really nice?
Some ice cream. Could you go ...
Claudia: Don’t push your luck!
convenient
friendly
safe
crowded
speaking of
get going
I suppose
Keys

35. Part 2 video course
After You Watch
Here are more useful expressions used in making requests, and offering and accepting help.
Useful Expressions
Making requests
For polite, neutral, and more casual situations
Can you help me, please?
Will / Could / Would you …?
For polite, and very polite situations
A: Would you mind helping me, please?
B: No, not at all.
Offering and accepting help
Offering help
Can I help you?
Is there anything I can do for you?
Accepting help
Yeah./ Yes./ OK. [informal]
Yes, please.
That’ll be great. Thanks. [formal]
Thank you. That’ll be nice.
That’s very kind of you. [polite]

36. After You Watch ___________ _______
Part 2 video course
Lesson A Running errands
After You Watch
Ruben is shopping at the supermarket. Role-play with a partner and complete the conversations. For some blanks, more than one answer is possible. 1
Excuse me. Do
you work here
___________ ?
Yes, I do. Can I
help you
_______ ?
Keys

37. After You Watch __________. ____________.
Part 2 video course
After You Watch
Ruben is shopping at the supermarket. Role-play with a partner and complete the conversations. For some blanks, more than one answer is possible.
No, not at all. 2
Yes, I can’t
Would you
__________.
get that soup
____________.
mind helping me
Keys

38. After You Watch ______ _______.
Part 2 video course
After You Watch
Ruben is shopping at the supermarket. Role-play with a partner and complete the conversations. For some blanks, more than one answer is possible. 3
Ok. Go
Sorry to
______
trouble you again,
but I have a question.
_______.
ahead
Keys

39. After You Watch __________
Part 2 video course
After You Watch
Ruben is shopping at the supermarket. Role-play with a partner and complete the conversations. For some blanks, more than one answer is possible. 4
This label says “organic.”
What
does that mean
__________ ?
Keys

40. After You Watch _______ _______. _________.
Part 2 video course
Lesson A Running errands
After You Watch
Ruben is shopping at the supermarket. Role-play with a partner and complete the conversations. For some blanks, more than one answer is possible.
“grown without chemicals.” It’s good for you.
_______
It means 5
Thanks
_______.
a lot
No problem
_________.
Keys

41. Part 2 video course
Lesson A Running errands
After You Watch
Ruben is shopping at the supermarket. Role-play with a partner and complete the conversations. For some blanks, more than one answer is possible.
Later that evening … 6
This soup is delicious!
How did you make it?
Oh, it wasn’t too hard.

42. Part 2 video course
Lesson A Running errands
After You Watch
Tell your partner about a time when you went shopping and you needed help. Say how you asked for help and what you bought.