Tape 2 A Day in the Life of a Typical American Family with a Student
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Situation 1 In the Morning

(It is Friday morning. Kevin's dad comes into his room, but Kevin is already awake and getting dressed.)

Dad: Kevin, you are up early. Is there a reason?

Kevin: Yeah, dad, my band has practice this morning before school.

Dad: Really? But why so early?

Kevin: We are playing at the school dance party tonight so we have to practice this morning.

Dad: That sounds fun. What time is the party?

Kevin: It starts after the football game at about eight o'clock.

Dad: Yes, but what time does the party end?

Kevin: I don't know, dad, about midnight.

Dad: And what time will you be home?

Kevin: About one o'clock.

Dad: One o'clock?! That's pretty late.

Kevin: I know, dad, but I have to drive my girlfriend Karen home. And, dad, I'm seventeen years old; I'm not a baby anymore.

Dad: I know that but I still worry about your driving your car late at night.

Kevin: But dad, I promise to be careful. And you know I don't drink alcohol.

Dad: That's true. But there are other drivers who drink and they are dangerous.

Kevin: Okay, Dad. I promise to be home by twelve-thirty. And I promise to drive safely.

Dad: All right then, see you at twelve-thirty tonight. Have fun and be careful.

Kevin: Thanks, Dad. I will.

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Situation 2 Skipping Breakfast

(Kevin runs pass the table where his father, mother and sister are getting ready to eat breakfast.)

Dad: HeyHey, Kevin, aren't you going to eat breakfast?

Kevin: No, dad, I don't have time. The band meets at seven-thirty and it's already seven-fifteen.

Mom: Still you should eat something. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Dad: Your mother is right, son.

Kevin: Then I'll take some milk and cookies and eat them in the car.

Mom: Milk and cookies are not a real breakfast. Take an orange and a banana, too.

Dad: Yes, Kevin, listen to your mother. She knows best.

Kevin: Okay, mom. Where is the food?

Mom: It's in the refrigerator.

(Kevin opens the refrigerator and takes out an orange and a banana.)

Kevin: Got it. Bye.

Dad: Remember to be home by twelve-thirty.

Kevin: I will.

Mom: Good bye, dear. Try to be home early.

Kevin: Dad said I could stay out until twelve-thirty.

Mom: All right, but don't be late.

Kevin: I won't, I promise. Bye mom.

Dad: Good luck tonight with your band.

Kevin: Thanks, Dad. Bye.

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Situation 3 Band Practice

(Kevin gets in his car and drives to his friend Barry's house where their band practices.)

Barry: What's up, Kev?

Kevin: Nothing. What's up with you, Barry?

Barry: The other guys said they will be late, so we'll start practicing in a few minutes.

Kevin: Cool. I want to talk to you anyway.

Barry: Sure. What do you want to talk about?

Kevin: It's my parents. They're nice but they try to protect me too much.

Barry: What do you mean? Can you give me an example?

Kevin: Yeah, like tonight. They want me to come home by twelve-thirty even though they know there is a party. What do you think about that?

Barry: I'm not sure. My parents let me come home whenever I want. That's fun, but sometimes I think they don't care about me. Your parents are strict, but they really love you.

Kevin: Yeah, that's true. But still, I'm not a baby anymore. I have a car and girlfriend and everything.

Barry: But Kevin, your parents bought you that car, and they bought you your guitar, too. I don't have a car and I had to work at a part-time job to buy my own drums.

Kevin: I guess you are right. My parents do a lot for me. I should be thankful.

Barry: Yes. And since you have a car, can I get a ride to the party tonight?

Kevin: Yes, but like I said, I should be home at twelve-thirty.

Barry: That is kind of early. Maybe I will get a ride there with you and a ride back with someone else.

Kevin: See, you're so lucky. You can stay out as late as you want.

Barry: Okay, okay, I'll go home with you too.

Kevin: That's why you are my best friend.

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Situation 4 At School

(Kevin and Barry finish practice and drive to school. They have a little time before school starts and so go to the cafeteria to talk.)

Barry: Kevin, let's go get some coffee in the cafeteria, class doesn't start for ten minutes.

Kevin: Okay, but I don't like coffee. I'll drink hot chocolate.

Barry: You can drink whatever you want, but let's go. There are some cute girls in there.

Kevin: Why didn't you say so? I'm going, I'm going.

Barry: You said you wanted hot chocolate, right?

Kevin: Right.

(Barry goes up to the counter and orders.)

Barry: Could I please have one large coffee and one medium hot chocolate?

Woman: One large coffee and one medium hot chocolate?

Barry: Yes.

Woman: That will be one dollar and ninety-five cents, please?

Barry: Here is two dollars. Keep the change.

(Barry takes the drinks back to Kevin.)

Barry: Kev, here is your drink.

Kevin: Thanks, what do you want to talk about?

Barry: I didn't want to talk. I just wanted to look at girls.

Kevin: You're bad. Do you ever think anything else but girls?

Barry: Yes.

Kevin: What?

Barry: Ha... Women!

Kevin: You're terrible.

Barry: Yes, but at least I am honest.

Kevin: That's true. I guess it's normal for us to think about girls all the time. We are seventeen years old.

Barry: Even if it's not normal. I can't help it. I love girls.

Kevin: You are not normal. But you're my best friend so I like you anyway.

Barry: Be quiet. Hey, it's time for school. I'll see you at lunch. Bye.

Kevin: Later.

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Situation 5 U.S. History

(Kevin's first class of the day is U.S. History. His teacher is Ms. O'Neal.)

Ms. O'Neal: Good morning, class? Today is Friday. Can anyone tell me what T.G.I.F. means?

Kevin: I think it's a restaurant.

Ms. O'Neal: Yes, Kevin, it is a restaurant now, but what is the original meaning?

Kevin: I don't know. You're the history teacher. Aren't you supposed to teach us?

Ms. O'Neal: Very funny. Well, I will teach you. The original meaning of T.G.I.F. is Thank God It's Friday.

Kevin: What does that mean?

Ms. O'Neal: It means everybody loves Friday.

Kevin: Why?

Ms. O'Neal: Because it is the beginning of the weekend, of course.

Kevin: Yeah, that's true. Just like everyone hates Sunday because it's the end of the weekend.

Ms. O'Neal: Yes, and people hate Mondays too because they are the beginning of a long week of work.

Kevin: And school.

Ms. O'Neal: School is work; it is your job.

Kevin: I know. You don't have to remind me.

Ms. O'Neal: Sorry. But even Friday is a school day. So, class, please open your books to page two hundred fifty-three. Today we are going to finish the chapter on World War Two.

Kevin: My grandfather fought in World War Two.

Ms. O'Neal: Good, then you should be very interested in it. Why don't you start reading?

Kevin: No, that is not what I meant.

Ms. O'Neal: Oh, that doesn't matter. Just read.

Kevin: All right.
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