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Family Album USA - Episode 4 - A Piece of Cake

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Family Album USA - Episode 4 - A Piece of Cake

In the 4th episode of Family Album USA called "A Piece of Cake". Marilyn come home from her aerobic class, very tired. But her husband, Richard, doesn't agree with her, He thinks that aerobics is easy so they make a bet.

Richard then goes to the aerobics class to proof that he is right about the aerobics class. Let's find out what happens after that.

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ACT I

In act one Marilyn come home from her aerobic class, very tired. But her husband, Richard, doesn't agree with her. He thinks that aerobics is easy. So they make a bet. Richard bets that he can go for an hour in Marilyn class and does not feel a thing. Who's going to win the bet?

Marilyn	I'm exhausted. My new exercise class is so hard.
Richard	Your new exercise class?
Marilyn	Yeah. My new advanced exercise class.
Richard	Why advanced?
Marilyn	My instructor thought that the beginner's class was too easy for me.
Richard	Too easy for you?
Marilyn	Don't laugh. In the beginner's class, they give you a chance to rest between exercises.
Richard	So?
Marilyn	The advanced class is nonstop.
Richard	I lift weights every morning for sixty minutes without stopping. No problem.
Marilyn	Listen, Richard, doing aerobics for an hour is a lot different than lifting weights.
Richard	Yeah.Quite a bit different.I think aerobics. I could work out in your class with no problem.
Marilyn	You think so?
Richard	Oh, without a doubt. When's the next class?
Marilyn	Tomorrow morning at ten 0'clock. Try it.
Richard	Tomorrow morning after lifting weights, I'll try aerobics. It's a snap. Tomorrow morning at ten o’clock.
Marilyn	Aren't you going to the aerobics class this morning?
Richard	Of course. Easy. No sweat.
Marilyn	You are not going to be able to move after this and the aerobics class.
Richard	Are you kidding me? It's going to be a piece of cake. You want to bet.
Marilyn	Yeah. What's the bet?
Richard	I bet I can go one hour in your class this morning and not feel a thing!
Marilyn	The bet is-I win, and you cook dinner for the entire family. Or you win, and I cook dinner for the entire family.
Richard	It's a bet.
Marilyn	OK. Call my instructor, Jack Davis, right now. His number is 555-8842.The advanced class starts at ten 0'clock advanced class starts at ten o’clock.
Richard	Well, it's eight twenty now.
Marilyn	It only takes eight minutes by bicycle to the aerobics class. Give him a call.
Jack	Davis Aerobics Centrer for Good Health.
Richard	Jack Davis, please.
Jack	This is Jack Davis.
Richard	Hello. This is RIchard Stewart. My wife, Marilyn Stewart, is a member of your program. I'd like to come to the ten o'clock advanced class this morning.
Jack	Oh, fine,fine.Be here a few minutes early.You need to complete some forms before the class.
Richard	Thanks. I'm on my way over.
Jack	Good-bye.
Richard	Bye-bye. It's all set. I'm going.
Marilyn	Bye.
Richard	See you later.
Marilyn	Good luck.
Richard	Don't forget about the bet. Dinner for the entire family. And that includes Susan.
Marilyn	Don't you forget.

ACT II

In the second act, Richard goes to the aerobics center and Jack Davis asks him to take some photographs. In return, Jack will give Richards and Marilyn a month of class for free. So, Richard photographs the class. Later, when Richards gets home Marilyn is surprised. So, who's going to win the bet?

Jack	OK, Richard. That's terrific. Your pressure is 120 over 75, and that's fine. Now stand up,please. Good, it's 122 over 80. You can sit down now. When was your last complete physical?
Richard	Six months ago.
Jack	Good.Do you have any back or knee problems?
Richard	Nope. I am in perfect health.
Jack	What do you do for a living, Mr.Stewart?
Richard	I'm a photographer.
Jack	Interesting. What do you photograph?
Richard	Everything. The American scene. People, places, events.
Jack	Did you ever think of photographing an aerobics class?
Richard	No...I can't remember taking pictures of people exercising.
Jack	But don't you think it'd be a good subject?
Richard	Sure.
Jack	I need some good photos for my advertising, Mr.Stewart Maybe you can photograph a class, and I can give you and Mrs.Stewart a month of classes-free.
Richard	When can I photograph a class?
Jack	Anytime.
Richard	How about today?
Jack	Terrific!
Jack	Hi.
Instructor	Oh, hi.
Jack	Are we ready to go?
Instructor	Yeah. Yeah. Let's get in our lines. We're going to take it slow first. Stretch up...and we're going to go left first...2,3,4...now stretch...OK,hold to the right. Sunrises.Stretch it out. Flat back.Bring it up...and twists...and side...2,3...and left...push...push...turn...hit the floor. Take it side again...OK, and switch. Stretch it out .And we're going to warm down with a tango.Left, Right. Enjoy it.
Marilyn	Richard, did you go to the Davis Aerobics class today?
Richard	Yes, I went to the aerobics class today.
Marilyn	What is wrong with you?
Richard	Nothing. I am in excellent health. I have ideal blood pressure. A perfect heart.In other words, I'm in wonderful condition.
Marilyn	Richard, did you go to the aerobics class, really?
Marilyn	And your legs don't hurt?
Richard	Hurt? What do you mean?
Marilyn	What about your arms? Lift your arms up like this. And they don't hurt-not even a little?
Richard	Nope.
Marilyn	You are in great condition. I can't believe it!

ACT III

In the last act, Richard tells the truth that he didn't really exercise. The bet is still on. The one who loses the bet will have to cook dinner for the entire family. Richard goes to the class and Marilyn goes to the class too. Who's going to cook dinner tonight?

Marilyn	Grandpa, Ellen, Philip, Robbie, you and me .That's six steaks.
Richard	Don't forget Susan.
Marilyn	Seven steaks.Cooking dinner for the entire family is not so easy. The shopping:the salad:tomatoes,lettuce, cucumbers, and onions. The main course steak and potatoes. Richard, how much broccoli do I need for seven people?
Richard	Marilyn, I have to tell you something. At today's exercise class...
Marilyn	Yes, Richard.
Richard	Well, I didn't really exercise.
Marilyn	I knew it!
Richard	I wanted to, but Jack Davis needed a photographer. I'm sorry, Marilyn.
Marilyn	I don't understand. Did you exercise or not?
Richard	No.Instead of exercising, I photographed the class.
Marilyn	And you didn't exercise?
Richard	No.
Marilyn	There's another advanced class today at four 0'clock. We'll go together.
Richard	What about the bet?
Marilyn	Oh, the bet is still on, but you shop for the groceries.Remember, you win, and I cook dinner for the entire family.
Richard	You win, and I cook dinner for the entire family.
Marilyn	Including Susan. Four 0'clock at the advanced exercise class. With me.
Jack	Don't forget to breathe.
Instructor	Skip, hop, front, Twist...again...OK,Now...scissors.
Richard	This is fun.It's a piece of cake.
Marilyn	Yeah.Just wait.
Instructor	5, 6, 7, go right, 1, 2, back, 3, 1, 2, 3, pony, pony...1, 2, 3, kick...1, 2, 3, kick...pony.And twist, twist.
Jack	OK. Let's pick up the pace.
Marilyn	How are you doing, Richard?
Richard	I can barely move.
Instructor	2,3,4,front.Now we're going to run it off. Front...knees up, knees up.
Jack	OK, Finish off by jogging in place. OK. Keep those knees up. All right.That's it for today. Thank you, everyone. See you next week.
Richard	Thank you, Jack, but no thank you.
Marilyn	The advanced exercise class is not so easy, huh?
Richard	Come on, Richard.Get up. Let's go, you have to cook dinner for the entire family.
Richard	Marilyn, I'm exhausted. I can't move.
Marilyn	Oh, you'll do it. It's a piece of cake.
Jack	Excuse me, Richard,Marilyn.
Richard	You are a terrific instructor, Jack.
Jack	Thanks. But I have a question. Is this your very first advanced aerobics class?
Richard	Yes,it is.
Jack	You are in great shape, Richard. Very few people last in this class for the full hour the very first time.
Marilyn	It's true. You are in Great shape.
Richard	Thanks!
Marilyn	I think we'll cook dinner together.

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Family Album USA - Episode 3 - Grandpa's Trunk

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Family Album USA - Episode 3 - Grandpa's Trunk

In the third episode of Family Album USA called "Grandpa's Trunk". In the first act, the Stewart are excited on Grandpa's arrival from Florida and they prepare thing for his arrival.

In the second act, Grandpa travels to New York City on the train and meet the woman name Elsa Tobin.

And in the last act, Grandpa arrives in New York and the night is full of surprises presents for Grandpa.

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ACT I

The Stewart are excited. In this act they prepare for Grandpa's arrival from Florida. Ellen and Marilyn prepare Grandpa's room and notice his old Trunk. What's inside the trunk?

Ellen	Marilyn, you want coffee or tea?
Marilyn	Coffee, please.
Ellen	I am so excited! At this time tomorrow morning, Grandpa will be sitting in the kitchen with us.
Marilyn	When does he arrive?
Ellen	At six 0'clock this evening.
Marilyn	By plane?
Ellen	No, by train.
Marilyn	Are we picking him up at the station?
Ellen	Not Grandpa. He doesn't want anybody picking him up. He likes to be independent.
Marilyn	Huh.
Ellen	Oh, let's go upstairs and prepare Grandpa's room.
Marilyn	Great! Let's do it!
Richard	Good morning, Mom.
Robbie	Morning.
Ellen	Well, hi,fellas.
Richard	Hello.
Marilyn	Hi,honey.
Richard	Hi, honey.
Robbie	Morning, Marilyn.
Marilyn	We're going upstairs to set up Grandpa's room. There's coffee ready.
Robbie	I'm really excited about seeing Grandpa.
Richard	Me, too. Milk, please.
Robbie	He's so funny. He always makes me laugh. I hope Grandpa's going to like living with us.
Richard	I think he will. It just takes time to fell comfortable in a new place.
Robbie	Won't he miss being in Florida?
Richard	Will, he will. But I think he'll like being here with the family.
Robbie	Are you sure about that? It's crazy here most of the time.
Richard	But it's fun.
Robbie	That's for sure.
Richard	You know, maybe I'll put together some photos of Grandpa as a "welcome" present.
Robbie	That's a neat idea. What can I do ? I've got it! I have a picture of Grandpa and Dad and me in my wallet. It's from the Father's and Son's Breakfast at my junior high school graduation.
Richard	Oh, I remember this picture.
Robbie	I'd really like to pick up Grandpa at the railroad station.
Richard	Railroad stations or airports-Grandpa always tells us he'll get here by himself.
Robbie	He's something!
Marilyn	Is this all Grandpa's stuff?
Ellen	That's it. But I'm sure he has a few bags with him on the train.
Marilyn	What's inside?
Ellen	I don't know. It's locked.
Philip	Hi.
Ellen	Oh, hi, darling.
Marilyn	Morning, Philip.
Philip	I want to put some of my good hangers in Grandpa's closet. You know I'm very excited about his arrival.
Ellen	We are, too.Susan called early this morning. She's unhappy and can't leave till tonight. She wants to be here for Grandpa.
Philip	Well, Grandpa will be disappointed, too. He loves Susan.She always reminds him of Grandma. Well,how's everything here?
Marilyn	Fine.We were just wondering about this trunk.
Ellen	It's locked.
Philip	Oh. I have the key. Grandpa sent it to me.

ACT II

On a train from Florida to New York.

In the second two, Grandpa travels to New York City on the train and meet the woman name Elsa Tobin. The enjoy talking to each other. Grandpa is looking forward to seeing his family. But does he wants to stay with them permanently? Does he want to stay?

Elsa	Excuse me .Is this seat taken?
Grandpa	No, it's not taken.
Elsa	Oh, thank you.
Grandpa	Oh, let me help you with this.
Elsa	Oh, thank you.
Grandpa	Do you want to sit by the window?
Elsa	No, no,no. I like the aisle seat better. Please, you sit by the window.
Grandpa	My name is Stewart...Malcolm Stewart.Pleased to meet you.
Elsa	I'm Elsa Tobin. How do you do?
Grandpa	Do you live in New York?
Elsa	No,no.I'm from Florida.
Grandpa	I am, too. But didn't you just get on?
Elsa	No,no.I just changed my seat. A man next to me was smoking, and smoke really bothers me .Where are you from in Florida?
Grandpa	Titusville.It's near Orlando.
Elsa	Small world. I'm from Titusville,too.
Grandpa	Really? What part?
Elsa	My husband and I live near Spaceport.
Grandpa	I know that area. My house is only a few miles from Spaceport. Do you still live there?
Elsa	Oh yes, yes.My husband's there now. He couldn't take time off to come to New York with me. Do you still live there?
Grandpa	No.I sold the house and the furniture, put a few personal things in an old trunk, and shipped it to my children in New York. That's my destination.
Elsa	Are you married?
Grandpa	My wife died four years ago.She was a wonderful woman. A real friend.
Elsa	I'm sorry.Really, I'm sorry.
Grandpa	Lots of wonderful memories. We were married almost fifty years.Well, forty-seven, to be exact.
Elsa	John and I celebrate our fortieth anniversary next month.
Grandpa	Oh, congratulation! That's nice. What does John do?
Elsa	He's an aerospace engineer and works for Orlando Aircraft Corporation.He started with them almost forty years ago. What do you do?
Grandpa	I just retired. Had my own company. A construction company. Roads, bridges, big stuff. But I just sold it and retired.
Conductor	Excuse me, ma'am. Ticket,please.
Elsa	Would you kindly hold these keys, please? I have a ticket, I know. I was in the smoking section.
Conductor	It's OK, lady. Take your time.
Grandpa	I'm sure it's in your purse, Mrs.Tobin.
Elsa	Oh,here it is.
Grandpa	And here are your keys.
Elsa	Thank you.
Grandpa	Do you have family in New York?
Elsa	No, no.But do have very close friends in New York City. We like to go to the theatre together. You said you have family in New York.
Grandpa	Yes,indeed. A son and his wife and their three children-my grandchildren.
Elsa	You must be excited.
Grandpa	I can't wait, to see them!
Elsa	Are you going to live with them?
Grandpa	Yes.
Elsa	Permanently?
Grandpa	Well...they want me to, but it's too early to know for sure. I'm pretty independent. I tried to teach my kids the importance of independence, but I'm not sure I want to be alone. Some people don't mind being alone.I do.
Elsa	I understand. But tell me. Why did you stop working?
Grandpa	I retired because... I wanted to be with my family. I didn't want to be alone anymore!

ACT III

Arriving in New York City

In the third act Grandpa arrives in New York and the night is full of surprises presents for Grandpa.
And Grandpa opens the trunk. What's inside the trunk?

Voice	Ladies and gentlemen, Amtrak is happy to announce our arrival in New York City. The train will be stopping in five Minutes. Please check to be sure you have your belongings. And have a good stay in the Big Apple. Thank you.
Elsa	Well, here we are .It was so nice meeting you, Mr.Stewart.
Grandpa	And nice meeting you,too.Mrs.Tobin. Please look us up. We're in the phone book. Dr.Philip Stewart, in Riverdale.
Elsa	Your son?
Grandpa	That's right. And have a good time in New York.
Elsa	And don't be so independent. You're very lucky to have a caring family.
Robbie	When can we go fishing?
Grandpa	Robbie, we'll go fishing soon, and we'll take your dad with us.
Philip	I'm ready, Grandpa.You name the day.
Ellen	That's a great idea, Grandpa! Philip needs a day off.
Robbie	Good idea.
Grandpa	Presents-for me?
Richard	From me and Marilyn.
Robbie	And this one's from me. I looked all over the house to find it.
Grandpa	Richard, these are terrific pictures. This one really brings back memories. You remember that day, Robbie?
Robbie	I sure do. It was fun.
Grandpa	Oh, I'm sorry Susan isn't here. I miss her very much.
Ellen	She feels bad, too, Grandpa. She called to say the plane was delayed. You know airports.
Grandpa	I can't wait to see her. She looks just like Grandma at that age. I'd better unpack.I started traveling twenty-four hours ago. I'm not so young anymore.
Ellen	Don't you want something to eat?
Grandpa	No, thanks.After a good night's sleep, I'll enjoy breakfast even more.
Philip	Well, come on, Dad. Ellen and I'll take you to your room.
Robbie	I'm sure glad you're here, Grandpa.
Richard	Good night, Grandpa.
Marilyn	Pleasant dreams.
Grandpa	Philip, do you have the key to the trunk?
Philip	I have the key, but it doesn't work.
Grandpa	I sent the wrong key. I have something for you. I made it my self. I think you'll enjoy it. I researched it for over a year.It's our family tree.
Ellen	Oh, Grandpa! How exciting!
Philip	Fabulous! Why, I didn't know that your grandfather was born in Germany.
Grandpa	Lots of interesting information about our family.A gift from me.
Ellen	Thank you so much.
Susan	Grandpa! Grandpa! Oh, Grandpa, I'm so happy to see you!
Grandpa	Oh, you look so beautiful, Susan. My granddaughter. Like I always said, you look just like Grandma.
Philip	I think you're going to be very happy here with us.
Ellen	I know you will.
Grandpa	I don't feel alone anymore.

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Family Album USA - Episode 2 - The Blind Date

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Family Album USA - Episode 2 - The Blind Date
In the second episode of Family Album USA called The Blind Date. Susan Stewart and Harry Bennett didn't know each other. They're having a dinner date but Harry was late because he was lost somewhere in New York City.

Would Harry find Susan's apartment and would they have a dinner together? Let find out here in the second episode of Family Album USA - The Blind Date.

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ACT I

In act one of this story, Susan Stewart and Harry Bennett don't know each other. They have a dinner date tonight. But Harry is late, very late. He is lost somewhere in New York City. Will Harry find Susan's apartment?

Harry	Excuse me. Can you help me?
Vendor	Sure, what do you want?
Harry	Where is 83 Wooster Street?
Vendor	That's easy. Walk to the comer. Then make a left turn. Then walk two blocks to the traffic light.Make another left to Wooster.
Harry	Thank you. To the comer and then a left?
Vendor	Yeah. A left. Hot dog? Only seventy-five cents.
Harry	No. Thank you. I have a dinner date.
Harry	555-9470...and it's busy....Try again. 555-9470...and it's still busy. Excuse me ,ma'am.I'm looking for 83 Wooster Street.
Woman	Yes. Wooster Street is two blocks, and 83 is to the right about two houses.
Harry	Thank you, thank you!
Woman	You're welcome.
Susan	Who is it?
Harry	Harry Bennett. Is this Susan?
Susan	Yes, it is. Come up. I'm on the top floor.
Harry	Nice to meet you, Susan. Sorry I'm late. The traffic. The parking. I was lost.
Susan	What pretty flowers! Thank you. Oh, please come in. Don't worry about being late. It's fine. Excuse the mess. I just moved here. Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister-in- law Marilyn. Marilyn Stewart, this is Harry Bennett.
Harry	Pleased to meet you.
Marilyn	Nice to meet you, Harry.
Harry	Are we too late for our dinner reservation?
Susan	No,the restaurant will hold our table. I know the owner very well. I eat there a lot.
Harry	Do you know the phone number of the restaurant? I'd like to call home and leave the number with the baby-sitter.
Susan	Sure. The number is... five five five... seventeen twenty.
Harry	May I use the Phone? Five five five...one seven two oh, Hello? Hi, Michelle. It's Daddy. Can I speak to Betty? I want to leave the phone number of the restaurant.... Hi, Betty. I'll be at five five five...seventeen twenty. OK. Thanks. See you later. Well, that's done. Shall we go ?
Susan	I'm ready. See you later, Marilyn.
Marilyn	Have a nice evening.
Harry	Bye, Marilyn. Hope to see you again.
Marilyn	Me, too. Have fun!
Susan	Thanks.
Harry	After you.

ACT II

Coming up in act two, Susan and Harry go to a restaurant in Susan's neighbourhood. Susan knows Somsak the owner (of the restaurant). Somak is from Thailand and serve Thai food in his restaurant. But something is wrong, Harry leaves the restaurant. Why is Harry leaving?

Somsak	Ah! Miss Stewart! Welcome! How are you?
Susan	Five, Somsak.And you?
Somsak	Fine, thank you.
Sumsak	This is my friend Harry Bennett.
Harry	Pleased to meet you.
Somsak	Very nice to meet you. Any friend of Miss Stewart's is welcome at Somsak's. Follow me, please.
Harry	I like it here.
Susan	I do, too. I come here often.
Somsak	A special place for special people.
Susan	Thank you, Somsak.
Harry	Well! Nice restaurant.
Somsak	Would you like something to drink?
Susan	Yes, I'd like a glass of ginger ale with ice. Harry, what would you like?
Harry	Do you have a dry white wine?
Somsak	How about a Califomia chabis?
Harry	Chablis is fine.
Somsak	What would you like to eat?
Susan	I'd like the mee krob. Harry, would you like to see a menu?
Harry	No, it's OK. I"ll have the mee krob also. What is it?
Susan	Crispy fried noodles. I love them.
Somsak	May I bring you a salad?
Susan	Oh yes. What do you recommend today?
Somsak	I recommend rose-petal salad. Special for new friends.
Susan	Rose-petal salad?
Harry	Why not?
Somsak	I'll take care of everything.
Susan	I hope you're hungry.
Harry	What? Oh, yes. Starving.Well, I...
Susan	Well, I...
Harry	What do you do at Universe Toy Company?
Susan	I'm the vice-president of new toy development.
Harry	Terrific!
Susan	I know you're a CPA.
Harry	That's true. Harry Bennett, Certfied public accountant. I love numbers. I do some work for Smith and Dale, your company's accounting firm.
Susan	And so...
Harry	Here we are.
Susan	Yes.
Harry	I have a daughter.
Susan	I know. How old is she?
Harry	She's nine years old.
Susan	That's a nice age. What's her name?
Harry	Michelle.
Susan	Do you have a picture of her?
Susan	She's very pretty.
Harry	Thank you.
Somsak	Rose-petal salad. And there's a phone call for you, Mr.Bennett.
Harry	I'll get the rest of the dinner. Excuse me.
Harry	Please forgive me ,Susan, but...I have to leave. I feel terrible, but...
Susan	What's the matter?
Harry	My daughter isn't feeling well.
Susan	Oh no! Is it serious?
Harry	I don't know.The baby-sitter says she has a stomachache, and she's crying. I'll have to go home. Will you forgive me?
Susan	Of course. I'm so sorry for Michelle. And you didn't have a chance to eat.
Harry	Oh, it's OK. Let me take you home first.
Susan	No,no. Please, go ahead.
Harry	It's our first date.
Susan	We'll make another. Please don't worry.
Harry	I'll phone you.
Susan	I hope your daughter is all right. Good-bye.
Harry	Good-bye.

ACT III

In act three of this story, Susan has dinner with Marilyn, her sister in law. Then, Harry surprises Susan and they talk. Will Susan and Harry see each other again?

Marilyn	What happened?
Susan	The baby-sitter called. His daughter is sick.
Marilyn	What's wrong?
Susan	I think she has a stomachache. He's a good father.
Marilyn	So...what do you think of him?
Susan	He's very nice. But I think he was nervous tonight. It was his first date in two years.
Marilyn	Will you see him again?
Susan	I hope so.
Marilyn	This food is delicious.
Susan	He didn't get a thing to eat.
Marilyn	You ordered enough for three or four people, but I'm not complaining. The food delicious.
Susan	Who is that?
Marilyn	Do you think it's...
Susan	No. You won't believe it, Marilyn!
Marilyn	I believe it. Even without looking.
Harry	Hi!
Susan	How...?
Harry	Your downstairs neighbor let me in.
Susan	Did you go home?
Harry	I did, but everything is OK, so I decided to come back. To apologize for leaving so early, I brought you a little gift. It's a bonsai tree for your new apartment. Hi, Marilyn. I hope it's not too late.
Marilyn	Oh, not at all. We're still eating.
Susan	Please, come in. Join us. It's our meal form the restaurant.And how is your daughter?
Harry	Oh, she's fine. It was only a tummy ache.
Susan	It's good that you went back.
Harry	Yes, I think it's important for me to be there since her mother died.
Susan	I agree. Aren't you hungry?
Harry	As a matter of fact...I am hungry.
Marilyn	There's lots of food left.
Harry	Mmm,this is delicious!
Susan	Enjoy!
Marilyn	I'm going to excuse myself. I have a lot of work to do to get ready for tomorrow. Good night, Harry. It was nice meeting you.
Harry	Bye, Marilyn.
Marilyn	Good night, Susan.
Susan	Good night, Marilyn.
Susan	She's going to a fashion show here in the city tomorrow.She is sleeping here so she won't have to travel from Riverdale in the morning.
Harry	You two must be close.
Susan	We are. The whole Stewart family is close.
Harry	I like that.
Harry	And then, two years ago, my wife died.
Susan	You miss her.
Harry	I do...yes, but I have Michelle...and with time...
Susan	Is there anyone else in your life?
Harry	No, not yet. What about you?
Susan	Oh, I date occasionally, but my work keeps me busy.
Harry	Ooh, speaking of keeping busy-I have an early start tomorrow, and the baby-sitter has to get home. Where did the time go? It's midnight. Thank you, Susan.I had a nice evening.
Susan	Me, too, Harry. Harry?
Harry	Yes?
Susan	I'd like to meet your daughter someday.
Harry	Does that mean that I can see you again?
Susan	Of course.
Harry	Wonderful. I'll call you, and we'll go out to dinner.
Susan	Please do.
Harry	I promise I won't leave early.
Susan	It was for a good reason.
Harry	You know something?
Susan	What?
Harry	I think we're going to be good friends. Good night, Susan.
Susan	Good night, Harry. Have a safe trip home. Are you all right?
Harry	Sorry.
Susan	I never liked that umbrella stand. Good night, Harry.

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Family Album USA - Episode 1 - 46 Linden Street

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Family Album USA - Episode 1 - 46 Linden Street
In this very first episode of Family Album USA called "46 Linden Street", Richard Stewart is a Photographer and he takes a picture of New York City on a Staten Island Ferry.

Richard meets Alexandra Pappas who is from Greece and she is an exchange student. Richard shows Alexandra some pictures for Family Album, U.S.A.

Later, Richard leaves quickly and he forgets something. Let's find out what Richard forgets and how he will get it back in this episode - 46 Linden Street.

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ACT I

Richard Stewart is a Photographer. In act I he takes a picture of New York City on a Staten Island Ferry. Richard meets Alexandra Pappas. Alexandra is from Greece and she is an exchange student. Richard shows Alexandra some pictures for Family Album, U.S.A.
Later, Richard leaves quickly and he forgets something. Let's find out what Richard forgets from Episode 1 - 46 Linden Street.

Richard	Excuse me. My name is Richard Stewart. I'm a photographer. May take a picture of you and your little boy?
Mrs.Vann	What's it for?
Richard	It's for a book.
Mrs.Vann	You're writing a book?
Richard	It's a book of pictures. I call it Family Album, U.S.A.
Mrs.Vann	Oh, that's a nice idea.Well,it's fine if you take our picture. I'm Martha Vann.
Richard	Thank you. I appreciate your help. I'm Richard. What's your name?
Gerald	Gerald.
Richard	How old are you, Gerald?
Gerald	Five.
Richard	And where do you live?
Mrs.Vann	We live in California.
Richard	Well, welcome to New York. OK, just a second. I'm almost ready here.
Alexandra	Can I help you?
Richard	Oh, please. Hold Gerald's hand, please. Great! Now point to the buildings. Terrific! Give Mommy a kiss, Gerald. Nice! Thank you, Gerald. And thank you, Mrs Vann.
Mrs.Vann	Oh, my pleasure. We'll be looking for your book.
Richard	Thank you. Good-bye. Bye, Gerald. Thanks again.
Alexandra	Oh, you're welcome.
Richard	Hey, let me take your picture!
Alexandra	Wonderful. Please.
Richard	Are you from New York?
Alexandra	No, I'm from Greece. I'm an exchange student.
Richard	When did you come here?
Alexandra	Three months ago.
Richard	Your English is very good.
Alexandra	Thanks. I studied English in school.
Richard	Would you like some coffee?
Alexandra	No, thank you. Tell me about your book.
Richard	Oh, it's not finished yet, but I have some of the pictures. Would you like to see them?
Alexandra	Yes, I'd like that.
Richard	Here they are. Family Album, U.S.A. It's an album of pictures of the United States:the cities, the special places, and the people. And these are pictures of people working:steelworkers, bankers, police, street vendors, ambulance drivers, doctors...Oh, this is my father. He's a doctor. This is my mother.
Alexandra	What's her name?
Richard	Ellen. My younger brother, Robbie. He goes to high school. This is my sister Susan. She works for a toy company.Here's my grandfather. He lives in Florida. And this is my wife Marilyn.
Alexandra	Oh, she's very pretty.
Richard	Thanks. And what about your family?
Alexandra	They're in Thessaloniki. That's a large city in northern Greece. But now I'm living in the Bronx.
Richard	With a Greek-American family?
Alexandra	No. Hispanic.
Richard	Oh no! It's thirty.Will you excuse me? I have to meet my wife.
Alexandra	It was nice meeting you.
Richard	It was a pleasure meeting you, too.Thanks for your help.And good luck! I've got to go. By the way. I'm Richard. What's your name?
Alexandra	Alexandra.
Richard	Bye-bye, Alexandra.Thanks.
Alexandra	Bye-bye. Richard! Richard! You left your bag.

ACT II

Alexandra tries to find Richard. He wants to return his camera bag. Ricard's wife, Marilyn, is waiting for Richard. Later, Richard arrives but he is late.
Marilyn tried to find Richard's bag. Let's find out if Marilyn is going to find Richard's bag.

Alexandra	Excuse me, officer.Can you help me?
Policeman	Sure.
Alexandra	Can you tell me how to get to Linden Street, in Riverdale?
Policeman	"Richard Stewart, 46 Linden Street, Riverdale, New York." You should take the number 1 subway.
Alexandra	Is there a station near here?
Policeman	Yes. The station's that way. You should take the number 1 train to Van Cortlandt Park.
Alexandra	Number 1 train to Van Cortlandt park. Thank you.
Policeman	Anytime. Good luck. Remember, the number 1 train. The uptown platform.
Alexandra	Thank you.
Policeman	You're welcome.
Customer	Is this pink too bright for me?
Marilyn	Mmm-hmm. It is a very bright pink. Try this. It's size eight.
Customer	But I wear size ten.
Marilyn	How about green? It's size ten.
Customer	Let me try it on.
Customer	I'm taking too much of your time.
Marilyn	It's six 0'clock. Where's my husband? I was expecting him here at five forty-five.
Customer	Don't worry. The traffic is very heavy at this hour..
Marilyn	I know. But we're going to be late for dinner.
Customer	I'll take this green sweater. I like the color on me, don't you?
Marilyn	I think it looks terrific on you.
Richard	I'm sorry I'm so late. I had a really bad day.
Marilyn	It's ten after six. We're late. Robbie's cooking tonight,and dinner's at six thirty.
Richard	I know. I know.I'm really sorry. I left my bag of film on the ferry. I went back for it , but the ferry was gone. I lost a whole day's work.
Marilyn	I'll call the Staten lsland Ferry lost-and-found office.
Richard	I didn't think of that. Thanks.
Marilyn	Hello, Yes. The number, please, of the Staten lsland Ferry lost-and-found office. Five five five...zero eight zero eight. Thank you.
Richard	I really appreciate it, Marilyn.
Marilyn	Hello. Did anyone find a camera bag this afternoon, a small canvas bag, on the J.F.Kennedy Ferry?...No? Maybe someone will find it. The name is Stewart, Richard Stewart. And the telephone number is five five five...three oh nine oh. Thank you.Sorry, Richard. They don't have it.
Richard	Thanks, anyway. There was a girl on the ferry. Now maybe...
Marilyn	Tell me about it on the way home.

ACT III

The Steward has dinner together. Richard is upset about losing his camera bag and his mother, Ellen, tries to help. Then the door bell rings. Let's find out who is at the door.

Philip	And give her a teaspoon of the medicine after every meal.Don't worry. She'll be fine. You're welcome. Good-bye.
Ellen	How are you?
Philip	I'm tired and hungry.
Ellen	Well, Marilyn and Richard called. They'll be here soon, and then we'll eat.
Philip	All right. Is...is Susan coming?
Ellen	Well, she'll be here later. She has to work late tonight.
Philip	And what's Robbie cooking for dinner?
Ellen	It's a surprise.
Philip	I hope it's pasta.
Philip	Robbie, the dinner was terrific.
Susan	Yes, it was delicious.
Marilyn	What's for dessert?
Robbie	Oh, I forgot dessert.
Philip	Robbie!
Ellen	Don't worry. We've got lots of ice cream.
Richard	Oh, I'd love some ice cream.
Ellen	Well, there's chocolate and coffee and a little vanilla.
Robbie	I'll have vanilla. Is that all right with everyone?
Philip	I'll have chocolate.
Marllyn	Me, too.
Richard	Uh, one scoop of coffee and one scoop of chocolate for me.
Ellen	Robbie, will you help me serve?
Richard	I keep thinking about that bag of film. Eight rolls. a whole day's work. And good stuff,too.
Ellen	I'll get it. Hello.
Alexandra	Hello. Does Richard Stewart live here?
Robbie	Yes,he's my brother. I'm Robbie...Robbie Stewart.
Alexandra	I'm Alexandra Pappas. How do you do? Your brother left his bag of film on the ferryboat. I found it.
Robbie	I'm really glad to see you. I mean...my brother'll be really glad to see you!
Ellen	Robbie! Who is it?
Robbie	It's Richard's film! I mean, Alexandra Pappas. Come in, please.
Richard	Alexandra!
Alexandra	Hello, Richard. I found your bag!
Richard	Oh, thank you! Thank you! Um...Alexandra, let me introduce you. This is my wife Marilyn.
Alexandra	Richard showed me your photo. How do you do ?
Marilyn	Oh yes. Richard told us all about you. It's nice to meet you.
Richard	And this is my mother, Ellen Stewart.
Alexandra	How do you do?
Richard	And my father, Dr.Philip Stewart.
Philip	Nice to meet you, Alexandra.
Richard	And...ah...you met Robbie
Alexandra	Yes. And you must be Susan.Hi.
Susan	Hi.Welcome.
Richard	I'm so glad you found the bag and took the time and trouble to return it.
Alexandra	Oh,it was no trouble. I just took the wrong train.
Ellen	Would you like something to eat?
Alexandra	Thank you, no.I'm late for dinner at my house. I really have to go.
Richard	Would you like to call home?
Alexandra	I'd appreciate that.
Ellen	Please,use the phone.
Alexandra	Thanks. Excuse me.
Richard	Alexandra's a high-school exchange student from Greece.
Robbie	Where does she live?
Richard	With a family in the Bronx.
Robbie	Oh, that's not too far from here!
Richard	Take it easy, Robbie.
Alexandra	Thank you. I can only stay a few minutes.
Ellen	Have some iced tea.
Alexandra	Thanks, Mrs. Stewart.
Robbie	Please sit down, Alexandra.
Philip	So, you're an exchange student. Where do you go to school?
Alexandra	At the Bronx High School of Science.
Philip	Oh, that's a very good school. What are your favorite subjects?
Alexandra	Biology and mathematics. Richard tells me you're a doctor.
Philip	Yes, a pediatrician.And what does your father do?
Alexandra	He's a lawyer, in Thessaloniki.
Robbie	Would you like some pasta? I made it myself. It might be a little cold.
Alexandra	Thanks, no. I do have to go. It was nice meeting you all.
Marilyn	Well, maybe you'll come for lunch some Sunday, so we can really thank you for bringing Richard's bag back.
Alexandra	Maybe.
Ellen	You're welcome anytime.
Philip	Good-bye.
Richard	Can I drive you home?
Alexandra	No,thanks. The train is just up the street. It won't take me long at all.
Richard	Well, you really saved the day for me, Alexandra.
Alexandra	Bye.
Richard	Bye-bye.
Ellen	Good night.
Philip	She's a smart young lady, and very nice.
Robbie	Very! Hey, she forgot her bag!
Ellen	I guess we'll be seeing Alexandra again, Right, Robbie?

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English Today - English Course Part 5

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Here are elementary level of Today English. This is the first part of English conversation - Learn English speaking in elementary level.

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These 3 episodes of elementary level English story of That's Life!. This story is about the adventures of five young flatmates.

My career come first.
Lost in London?
Where were you last night?

Special TV Programs

Travel - Around the world
Let' talk - The generation gap

Grammar Section

Verb - "Have" and "Have got"
Past Tense - Verb "To Be"
Instructions and directions using the imperative.

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Here are the 9th and 8th episodes of story of That's Life!. This story is about the adventures of five young flatmates.

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Problems with father
Clean up time!

Special TV Programs

Let's talk - Work-life balance
Discussion - Speed dating

Grammar

Present Continuous
How to express a planned future

English Today - English Course Part 3

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Here are 7 and 9 episodes of story of That's Life!. This story is about the adventures of five young flatmates

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What are your interests?
Two's company, threes' a crownd!

Special TV Programs

Travel Interview - Dubai, new destination
Music discussion - Sing a song

Grammar

Modal verb - "can"
Making suggestions - "would like"
More about "some" and "any"

English Today - English Course Part 2

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Here are another 3 episodes of story of That's Life!. This story is about the adventures of five young flatmates.

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A bedroom with a difference
A time for work and a time for play
Tell me about your job

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Let's talk - Low cost airline
Sport - Football training

Grammar

Simple Pressent
Frequency adverbs
Some and any
There is and there are
Making suggestions

English Today - English Course Part 1

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English Today - English Course Part 1

Hello and welcome to English today my name's Louise and I will be your English teacher. Now, with this new multimedia course, you really will learn the English language and you'll have fun. Learning english with English today is easy just like watching television.

Now in every DVD you will see some programs led by our presenters Lucy Ross and Eric Brown about cinema, music, sport, the weather, travel as well as cooking and the news. Just like a real TV network.

And along with these programs you can also enjoy our story That's Life which tells the adventures 5 young flatmates. Now, in each TV program they will also be English language lesson. We'll take you through a full immersion course which will help you learn the language step-by-step in an enjoyable and stimulating way. A really innovative method way you are at the center of the learning process. So, are you ready to look at today's programs?

Now, in this DVD you see three episodes of our story That's Life and then two special TV programs, the first welcome to the team and the second an interview about the famous star George Clooney.

Then after. in the grammar section, we'll study the verb to be, Question words, the alphabet and possessive adjectives, okay?

Well, enjoy your studying and have fun, bye.

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Here are 3 episodes of story of "That's Life!", which are about the adventures of five young flatmates.
The 4 parts of this English course are in Beginner Level.

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The American Guy
An old flame
Hurry up!

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Let's start - Welcome to the team
Cinema - An interview about the famous star George Clooney

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Verb To Be
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BBC Learning English - The Flatmates Episode 6 - Breakfast Time

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Tim	Morning, campers!
Alice	Ooh, not so loud, my head's killing me.
Michal	I'm feel awful too. I've got a pain stomach. My head hurts.....
Tim	Welcome to your first British hangover Michal! What you need now is a good fry-up.
Alice	Bleugh! Oh, morning Helen. You look as bad as I feel. Have you been crying?
Helen	No, no of course not. Just burning the midnight oil studying, studying, studying.
Tim	So, who's for eggs, beans and toast?
Alice	Urgh! You really are a pain in the neck sometimes Tim!

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Helen	What does Michal look like?
Tim	Well, he's tall and well built. He's got brown eyes and a shaved head.
Helen	Is he handsome?
Tim	Of course he is! He's my cousin.
Helen	And what's he like? Is he like you too?
Tim	No, he's quite shy really.
Helen	Oh look! Is that him?
Tim	Yeah! Michal! Michal! He's crying. I wonder what's wrong.

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Helen	Hello?
Mum	Hello? Helen? It's mum here. How are you my dear? Studying hard? You know how much your degree means to your father and me.
Helen	I was studying before you phoned me! Listen, I need your advice. I'm in love! But he doesn't even notice me. He only has eyes for Alice. What can I do?
Mum	Love? Love! There's plenty of time for that later. Get your head out of the clouds and back into your books. Do you hear me?
Helen	Yes, yes mum.

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