AVALON DIRECT ENGLISH - BOOK 2
When I got up this morning I felt different emotional feelings. I was happy, sad and angry. Peter always tries to hide his jealousy from his girlfriend. Their relationship is very good. Susan has made a lot of friends since she came to school. ‘Tired’, ‘thirsty’ and ‘hungry’ are all examples of physical feelings. A dictionary is a book where you can look for the meaning of a word you don’t know. ‘Boring’ is the present participle and ‘bored’ is the past participle of the verb ‘to bore’.
Dictation 22
Are you a snake lover or are you frightened of these animals? Have you ever touched a spider? At home I keep a lot of things made of gold, silver, leather, wood and plastic. A real problem for me is English spelling. When she has to pretend to be happy it makes her tired and annoyed. Make a sentence with the word ‘broken’! ‘Mustn’t’ is the contraction of ‘must not’ and it is the negative of ‘must’. A broken mirror is really a bad thing.
Unit 2
Dictation 23
People very often prepare different kinds of accommodation. These can be a hotel, a hostel, a family or even a tent when they go camping. When you push something you move it forwards, when you pull it you move it backwards. How long does it take you to do the ironing, hoovering and cleaning in your house? Babies often make a mess when they eat or play, and then parents have to tidy everything up. A washing machine is really useful to do your laundry.
Dictation 24
Our clothes are made of different kinds of materials such as cotton, wool and silk. Is your signature the same as your father’s? I will continue learning English until I die. ‘To need’ means to be necessary. Could you remind me to send some cards to my European friends for Christmas? When I fail an examination, I always take it again. Some bad habits are: gossiping, smoking, eating like a pig or biting your nails. When you see a sign which says ‘Private. Keep Out.’ don’t try to go in
Unit 3
Dictation 25
There are many ways to cook potatoes, e.g. by boiling them. What kind of music does your next-door neighbour like playing? It is impossible to relax when you are worried about your future. I always try to relax in my free time. I like to take my time when eating. Hard-working students learn faster than lazy students. People don't take their time when they are late, but they hurry. He sometimes loses his confidence when he keeps making the same mistake.
I always feel nervous when I have to see my dentist. Would you like to be a politician? Who is the Prime Minister in the government of your country? She always tries not to
spend too much money on clothes. I never spend my free time doing nothing. It is important to have many breaks when studying. I used to smoke twenty cigarettes a day, but I gave it up last summer. James always misses his girl-friend when he's abroad. She never misses working when she's on holiday.
Unit 4
Dictation 27
If you were a manager, what kind of business would you like to be in charge of? What is the longest journey you have ever made? The Earth is the third planet from our star, the Sun, and it has only one moon. What are the names of the oceans? Do you believe stories about aliens? She likes doing things on her own. It is possible to feel lonely in a large crowd, for example during the rush hour. People don’t scream or shout when their babies sleep, but they whisper.
Dictation 28
Pay attention to what the teacher says during the lesson. People sometimes feel so lonely that they cry. It was such a cold day yesterday. Which is more important, local or national government? Where is the largest international airport in your country? This school often organises parties. I come here twice a week. What is a part time job? Are you in your twenties? Rugby is a violent sport. Some people don’t like surprises.
Unit 5
Dictation 29
When I first came to this school I had a short interview with a teacher. If you win a competition you can get a prize. He gets really angry when he argues with someone. She never expresses her feelings. This building is still under construction. I haven’t emptied the bottle yet. My stomach is not full.
Dictation 30
There is very little wine in your glass, it is almost empty. Would you like some more? Yes, a little, please. If you want to apply for this job, you must fill in this form, but I cannot imagine why you want to work in an art gallery. I’m sorry but you didn’t understand me; I am a painter, not a writer. I don’t write novels, poems or plays, I paint. I apologise for this misunderstanding.
Unit 6
Dictation 31
She told me her address but I forgot it. We can keep a secret. She told me a story about how she lied about her age to get into a club. I called her a liar and hung up the phone. I hate dishonest people. I am an ambitious person and I never complain. I know I will succeed in life. What political party did you vote for in the last elections? There are joints in our shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles.
Dictation 32
Pigeons are common birds in the city, not rare. Explain the reason why smoking is unhealthy. Can I borrow a book from your library? Yes, if you lend me a computer game. We arranged to meet them in order to apply for permission to carry weapons. There are many ancient cathedrals, palaces and castles in our country. If a car breaks down, a mechanic has to repair it. I made an appointment, and then changed my mind, and didn’t go.
Unit 7
Dictation 33
She is having her hair cut and she’s looking at herself in a mirror. Her hairstyle is fashionable. A hairdresser uses brushes, combs, scissors and, a lot of shampoo. Before going to bed we turn the lights off, but we leave the computer on. I have never hurt anybody’s feelings. Have you ever cut yourself when shaving? Water comes from a tap. To change channels on the TV we need a remote control.
Dictation 34
You can dry wet hair with a hairdryer. In an emergency call for an ambulance or a fire brigade. Where is the entrance to the pharmacy? Nurses look after patients in a hospital. A surgeon operates on sick people. Drugs can be legal and illegal. There is no good cure for a hangover. I’ve got a headache, a toothache and a stomach-ache. Children sometimes call each other horrible names. Did you have a nickname at school?
Unit 8
Dictation 35
There is no difference between ‘to speak to someone’ and ‘to talk to someone’, but we say ‘to speak a language’. ‘Say’ and ‘tell’ are used in reported speech. Journalists report news on the radio, television and in newspapers. Friends are people you can depend on. You can also chat to them on the phone or in a pub. Some people have bad taste in music.
Dictation 36
Soldiers wear uniforms and businessmen wear suits. My son introduced his girlfriend to me. She is attractive and he is good-looking. You should have a hobby, like collecting stamps. Do you like watching repeats on television? He told her that he was rich.UNIT 9
Dictation 37
Currencies and unemployment can either go up or down. Bills can be high or low. Prices are too high for the unemployed in this country. A salary is the money that people earn every month. A percentage of it is taken away. We call this a tax. We measure the distance between two points with a ruler or a tape measure. The measurements of this room are ninety centimetres by four metres. To measure weight, we use scales. How much something weighs can be measured in grams, kilograms or tonnes.
Dictation 38
If you buy clothes for someone, you must know their collar, chest, shoe and waist-size. If clothes are too tight or too loose, they don’t fit. Do bright, dark or colourful clothes suit you? My mother said we might need to get travel insurance when we go on holiday. When people drive without car insurance, it is a crime and they can be arrested by the police as criminals. Stealing a small thing or robbing a bank can both land you in prison. Then you call a lawyer, a person whom you can trust, and he agrees to prove that you are not guilty, but innocent.
Dictation 39
If you can afford a holiday, all you have to do is pack your backpack or a suitcase. You must also fill in the label on your luggage. Before you check in for your flight, you can queue to buy tax-free perfume or spirits. We are not allowed to damage the natural environment. Instead of polluting nature, we should recyc1e wastepaper and get rid of rubbish by throwing it to the bin. I invited many young and middle-aged guests, but it was a waste of time and money. As a host I could see that my guests did not enjoy themselves. They regretted coming.
Dictation 40
I am not able to go to any sporting events regularly. In football we kick a ball, but in tennis we hit it over the net with a racket. In basketball, the ball is thrown and caught. Besides catching a ball, we can also catch a bus, an illness or a fish. Some people want to improve their finances by betting money on something or gambling in a casino. Athletes sometimes cheat to win. They think no one will ever find out. I wish I had a spare room for my guests in the attic or in the basement.
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