Lesson 8 -- Ted Forms a Rock Band

 

Speak English Like an American -- Lesson 8

 

Ted plans to become a successful musician. First, he needs Susan to loan him money for a new guitar. Susan suggests that Ted bake cookies to earn the money.

Susan:  You're in good spirits today, Ted.
Ted:     I've got great news, mom.
Susan:  What is it?
Ted:     Amber and I are going to start a rock band.
Susan:  Good for you!
Ted:     Mom, I'm not going to beat around the bush. I need to borrow $1000 for a new guitar.
Susan:  Ted, your father and I can't shell out that much. We aren't made of money.
Ted:     You're not? I thought you were millionaires, like Donald and Ivana Trump.
Susan:  Ha ha, this is no time to be a wise guy!
Ted:     I promise I'll pay you back.
Susan:  How?
Ted:     We are going to take the music world by storm and make lots of money.
Susan:  That sounds like a pipe dream. Aren't high school rock bands a dime a dozen?
Ted:     Yeah, but we are different. With my guitar playing and Amber's beautiful voice, we are sure to make a splash.
Susan:  Well, we are going through hard times. You are going to have to work for that $1000.
Ted:     How?
Susan:  You can bake cookies.
Ted:     I bet Mrs. Clapton never made Eric bake cookies. But I guess those are the breaks.

 

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Mastering a language is a lifelong effort that requires breaking bad habit and holding on to persistance.
I have spent one hour to practice this short article in the morning. Here is my recording.
I have paid special attention to the words -"promise" and "world" , Hope I have corrected it.

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