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Summary: Denise and Lisa are chatting over the phone about going to the movies.
Denise and Lisa are chatting over the phone. Listen to their conversation and answer the question that follows about the main idea. Dialogue: Denise: Do you have any plans for tomorrow night?
Lisa: Nope, I'm as free as a bird. What did you have in mind?
Denise: Well, I was thinking we might take in a movie.
Lisa: Sounds good!
It's been a while since I've been to a movie. Anything good showing?
Denise: There's this great new adventure out. You know with that guy who's an undercover agent and tries to infiltrate a powerful drug cartel. Lisa: Yeah, yeah, I've read the reviews and it's supposed to be really good. Plus, the guy who plays the lead is really cute. Learning English Podcasts: Lesson 22 1 Denise: I know! We could also check out that new movie theatre then. Lisa: Are you talking about the one that has reclining seats? Denise: Yep, and did you know you can order a drink or even have a meal while you're watching the movie? Lisa: Get outta here! That sounds amazing! It's a date then! And I'm definitely gonna order a meal, cause I'll be famished after a long day at work. Lisa: I'm wondering though, with so much luxury isn't it expensive? Denise: Well, to be honest, it is a bit steep, €20, but I really think it's worth it. Lisa: Okay. Do you want me to get the tickets? I'm driving by there after work today anyway. Denise: Yes, that would be great. The seating is limited. But if you don't have time, I think we can also buy the tickets on the Internet. Learning English Podcasts: Lesson 22 2 Lisa: Yeah I've heard that you can get a discount if you get the tickets a few weeks in advance. Denise: I didn't know that. But we're going tomorrow night so no discount for us. Lisa: That's fine …I'll get the tickets it's not a problem. Denise: Ok, see you tomorrow night then outside the movie theatre. Lisa: See ya! Now answer the following question…. What are Denise and Lisa going to do tomorrow night? They're going to go to the movies. Now listen again to the dialogue in parts. After each part there will be 3 to 4 questions on the details... Part 1 Denise: Do you have any plans for tomorrow night?
Lisa: Nope, I'm as free as a bird. What did you have in mind?
Denise: Well, I was thinking we might take in a movie.
Lisa: Sounds good!
It's been a while since I've been to a movie. Anything good showing?
Learning English Podcasts: Lesson 22 3 Denise: There's this great new adventure out. You know with that guy who's an undercover agent and tries to infiltrate a powerful drug cartel. Lisa: Yeah, yeah, I've read the reviews and it's supposed to be really good. Plus, the guy who plays the lead is really cute. Denise: I know! We could also check out that new movie theatre then. Lisa: Are you talking about the one that has reclining seats? Denise: Yep, and did you know you can order a drink or even have a meal while you're watching the movie? Lisa: Get outta here! That sounds amazing! It's a date then! And I'm definitely gonna order a meal, cause I'll be famished after a long day at work. Now answer some questions… 1.
What special features does the movie theatre have? It has reclining seats and you can order a meal and a drink while you watch the movie. 2. Denise says, “Well, I was thinking we might take in a movie.” What does she mean? She's suggesting going to the movies. 3. Denise says, “We could also check out that new movie theatre then.” What are the girls going to do? The girls will go to the movie theatre to see if they like it. 4. When Lisa says, “Get outta here,” does she want Denise to leave? No, she is surprised. “Get outta here,” is an informal expression used to show surprise. Now listen to part 2… Part 2 Lisa: I'm wondering though, with so much luxury isn't it expensive? Denise: Well, to be honest, it is a bit steep, €20, but I really think it's worth it. Lisa: Okay. Do you want me to get the tickets? I'm driving by there after work today anyway. Denise: Yes, that would be great. The seating is limited. But if you don't have time, I think we can also buy the tickets on the Internet. Learning English Podcasts: Lesson 22 4 Lisa: Yeah I've heard that you can get a discount if you get the tickets a few weeks in advance. Denise: I didn't know that. But we're going tomorrow night so no discount for us. Lisa: That's fine …I'll get the tickets it's not a problem. Denise: Ok, see you tomorrow night then outside the movie theatre. Lisa: See ya! Now answer some questions… 1.
Denise says: “...it is a bit steep” What does “steep” mean? “Steep” means expensive. 2. Denise says: “seating is limited” What does “seating is limited” mean?
“Seating is limited” means there are not many seats available.
3. Denise says, “We can also buy the tickets on the Internet.” What does she mean?
That they can buy tickets using the Internet.
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