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Unit 1 – Old school Unit 2 – Nature boy and natural woman

D = Daniel L = Lucy G = Genevieve D = Daniel G = Genevieve L = Lucy

D Hey. D Good afternoon and welcome to my show … welcome

L Hey. to the show. I’m Daniel Ingram, and I’ll be your host.
D So, where are we going to have this party for August and Yesterday, I was listening to a news report, and I realized
Andrea’s birthday? that less than one percent of our news shows … coverage
L Well, I was thinking we could have it here. I mean, it’s our talks about the Earth. And I was thinking ... hey, here we, er …
hang out. It’s big. It’s the perfect place. G Hi.
G Can I get you guys anything else? Lucy? L Hey.
L No, we’re fine. I have a question. You know about the party G So ... how’s the party planning going?
for your cousins, right? L Good. Daniel and I sent out email invitations. I wanted
G Auggie and Andrea are going to love it. They haven’t had a to send out paper ones, but he convinced me that they
party together since they were like fifteen or something. weren’t “green.”
D Really? Wow. I thought twins always partied together. G Yeah ... Nature boy.
G Not them. They’re different as night and day. But if you L That’s a good one. Speaking of Nature boy ... it’s him!
guys need any help, my boss will let you rent the place out. G Answer it! We can talk about the party later.
D Really? That’s what we hoped for. L OK. Hello, Daniel.
G Perfect. D Lucy! Hey. You got a minute?
L So, Daniel, can you take a look at these invitations and tell L Maybe. Yeah. I was actually just talking to Genevieve about
me what you think? the party.
D Oh ... great. How’s that going?
D Sure. Lucy, Lucy. What are you doing? We need electronic
L Good. We were talking about some decorations. We were
invitations. They’re better and faster. We’ll send evites.
thinking maybe travel themed or something.
L But I worked really hard on these. I made them myself.
D Good idea. Um, can I ask you something?
D What? You made them? Oh, I’m sorry. In that case, let me
L Sure.
look them over. I didn’t really see. Wow, they’re beautiful.
D Well, I was just preparing my audition video. You know, the
But Lucy, evites are faster, cheaper, and we can easily see
college TV station program?
how many people will attend. And plus, we’re not using
L Uh-huh ... and?
paper, so we won’t make an impact on the planet. Look,
D Well, I was trying to record myself, and it was a nightmare. I
I’ve got all the information right in here. Email addresses
was wondering could you ... would you help me out?
and everything.
L And I was wondering when you were gonna ask me! I mean
L I know, I guess you’re right. I’m just a little bit traditional.
I am a film major. Don’t worry, I have so many ideas. It’ll be
You know. Like I’m “Old School.” I like printed books and I
great! Hey, Daniel. Can you move to your right a little bit?
like to send out cards in the mail.
OK, perfect. I was actually thinking I could edit this for you
D Yeah, I like to get cards, too. When I’m sick. and make it look really cool.
L Alright. Well, who do you want to invite to this party? I was D I was thinking that might be a little too much to ask.
thinking we should invite Paolo. L Daniel! That’s what friends are for.
D Who? The martial arts guy? OK. And I think that there’s that D Thanks, Lucy!
girl August really likes. L OK. Are you ready? And … action!
L Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, Zoey. She actually just requested me D Welcome. I’m Daniel Ingram and I’ll be your host today.
on Facebook. Do you want to see her profile? The other day, I was listening to a news report, and I
D Sure. Oh, wow, she’s from Quebec? We should introduce realized that less than one percent of our news coverage
her to Genevieve. talks about the Earth. So I was thinking, we need a show
L Oh, oh. And we can’t forget about Rory. that gives our population all nature news, all the time.
D Just a second. Just have a few more names to add to this Not just the weather reports – but reports from the point
list. You know what, Lucy? I have an idea. Give me your of view of animals, birds, marine life. You will get close-
invitations. I want to take them home and get a better look up views of Earth’s daily activities. Ever wonder what our
at them. planet was doing while you slept? Tune in to “Down to
L Really? You don’t have to do that. Earth” with Daniel, where I’ll give you news from around
D No, really. I want to. the globe.
L OK. Daniel, wow! What did you do? These look amazing! L And we’re out. Daniel, that was great!
My invitations are now evites. D Thank you so much ... you are a natural director. I was so
D I mean, what can I say? I guess I’m a bit “Old School” nervous ... and you helped me through it.
myself! L I know, you’re a nature boy and I’m a natural woman!

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Unit 3 – Under the moon A You have a better memory than I do. I haven’t thought
about that in a long time.
A = Andrea Au = August G = Genevieve G Yeah, it was the inspiration for my song ... Under the Moon!
A I’ve always wondered about that. I love that song!
A Coffee ... More coffee. Au Well, we know man has walked on the Moon, but could we
Au No. No more coffee! You’ve had 4 cups already. Uh, have ever really live there? Imagine … you meet someone, and he
you worked out today? says, “Hi. I’m John and I’m ... from the Moon.”
A No. No time for that. Just this design project. I’ve got two
more to do.
Au Let me see what you’ve done so far. What’s this project Unit 4 – Animal instincts
again?
A I have to create five room designs based on places I’ve lived D = Daniel Au = August
in or traveled to. D Look at the zebra!
Au Hm. Nice projects. Wow ... that’s like our house in Buenos Au Yo, it’s so cool. You like animals so much. I’m surprised you
Aires. didn’t become a veterinarian.
A Hey ... you could tell? Yeah. Remember when we lived there? D Yeah ... I used to think about that, you know when I was
Au Yeah ... how old were we? I guess we were like 9 or 10, right? a kid, I thought about it. But I just liked environmental
A We finished fourth grade there ... so it was right before our science better.
tenth birthday. Au You’re really good with animals, though ... For sure.
Au We haven’t been back in years. Not since Mom was on that D Thanks, thanks. You know, when I was a kid in Missouri, we
assignment. used to have this dog, Hector. A Golden retriever. Man, I
A Yeah. Those were good times. With Lucy! used to love that dog. He followed me everywhere. But he
Au You know ... I gotta say, Sis ... you are way more talented didn’t really like anybody else.
than I thought. These are some of the best rooms I’ve seen. Au When we lived in Buenos Aires, we used to have this
A Auggie! Hey, that was like, um, a strange kind of compliment. incredible Yellow Labrador. I used to walk him every day.
Au Sorry ... you know what I mean. You know, like, you’ve Well, he walked me, I guess. He was bigger than I was.
always been the pretty, fun, popular twin ... and I’ve been D Haa! That sounds amazing. I love big dogs.
the nerd. Au Yeah ... me, too.
A Auggie ... I don’t agree. I thought that I was the odd one D Well, you know, hey, I was actually thinking that our cat
cause I’m not a genius. See this one? What does it remind might be getting a little lonelier now that we’re not home
you of? as often.
Au When we lived in Paris and the kids made fun of my Au Really? We’re home often enough. But, yeah, you’re right.
Quebecois French accent. Yeah, I guess it can get lonely around here all day. Even for a
A Ah, they were just picking on you. cat.
Au Yeah. How long ago was that? D Well, I was actually considering getting another pet.
A Four or five years ago ... That was before we moved back to Au Really? But we already have a cat.
Montreal. OK. Check this one out. This has been difficult ... D Would that bother you? Would it be difficult to have
Guess what my inspiration was? another cat around?
Au Mexico! Wow ... How long has it been since we lived there? Au Aw ... Thanks for asking ... but um, I’m totally OK with that.
A Let me see ... Mexico City ... that was from second to third Yeah, I don’t mind another cat. As long as you clean the
grade ... more than 10 years ago ... already. litterbox!
Au Time flies, eh? You have a good memory. D You know I always do! So maybe we can go to the animal
G Did I hear you say Montreal earlier? I get homesick shelter later.
sometimes. Au Cool. Sure.
Au Yeah. We’ve lived so many places ... we don’t really have D Hey, do you wanna see some pictures of my old pets? You
one home. But ... it has given us both a lot of inspiration. won’t believe what I used to own!
G And experience. Au Really? Yeah.
Au I’m not sure I understand this one. What’s it supposed to be? D Alright, check this out. That’s Gordon. Gordon Gecko, like
A Ah ... yeah. One of my designs has to be a place that you Wall Street, right? He was a great little pet.
imagine you’ve lived in or dreamt about. Au Where’d he used to sleep?
Au And you chose …? D Oh, in this big glass tank. That’s Morris. A rabbit. He got
G I know. It’s the Moon! pretty big, so he lived outside. He lived a really long life.
A How did you know? Au Dude! You had a horse? Tell me this is a joke?
G Well, I remember. You, um, sent me a postcard when you D Well, I was a cowboy ... That’s Bruno. The smartest, fastest
lived in Australia. I’ve kept it all this time. It said ... the horse I ever knew. Unfortunately, we had to sell him when
Moon is so full and bright at night, I imagine I live there. we moved from Missouri to Kansas.

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Au Bummer. So ... uh, you had a lot of land? G Really?

D Yeah. We had a big ranch where we had, like, horses and R I’ll try.
sheep. You know. That’s how I could have all those pets. G OK! Let me get my ideas ...
Oh, check out the best goat ever. Au Sorry, man ... I didn’t know about your client.
Au Daniel ... Let’s go to the shelter! R My deadline’s Monday. And now if I build Genevieve’s web
D Now? site, too, I’ll have to stay up all night. Every night this week!
Au Yeah, I have a good feeling. Some animal is waiting for us to Au You’re only human, Rory ... you can only do so much.
rescue it. R I’m already exhausted. I stayed up till 4 this morning
D Alright! working on that website.
Au How are you going to manage both projects ... and go to
your classes and work here?
Unit 5 – Man and cyberman
R Well, when you’ve figured out how to build Robot Rory,
then let me know.
G = Genevieve R = Rory Au = August
Au I know. I can help. I’ll build it with you.
G I need to tell you why, but you don’t want to hear my R No, August ...
reasons ... Oh, hey. Au No, it’s OK! You’re helping out my cousin, it’s the least I can
R Hey, Genevieve. do. Divide and conquer!
G Hey. What can I get you? G Oh ... it’s you!
R Can I get a large coffee, please? Au Yeah? Thanks for the coffee. So ... did you see your new
G Yeah, sure. website?
R Thank you. G Oh my God. It’s beautiful. Rory does beautiful work. But ...
G I just have to. Oh, my. where is he? He’s late.
R Got any napkins or a towel ...? Au Oh, Cyberman ... is home asleep.
G Oh, I’m so sorry. No, you have to blot it. I’m sorry, I didn’t G Oh.
mean to …
R No, it’s just ... I haven’t been getting enough sleep, and I
feel really uncoordinated when I’m tired.
Unit 6 – Brains vs brawn
G I totally know what you mean. When I don’t get enough
Au = August D = Daniel R = Rory
sleep, I sing like a crow.
R Well, you certainly sing like a bird, but not like a crow. Au Ah! Got him! ... Ha! Awesome.
G That’s sweet. Ohh … Customers. D What are you doing?
Au Hey. Au My morning brain exercises. I just love defeating my enemy
R Hey, Auggie. in a battle!
Au What’s up? D It’s funny how you admire strong guys – but you are all brain!
G Hi, Auggie! Au Um. Hate to tell you, but ... brain usually beats muscle.
Au Hey! D I disagree. I think you have to be very balanced.
R So how’s that robot project going? Au Well, in golf, it’s all about precision. You don’t need to be
Au Ah. A lot of work. I need to do a few more things on it. strong to swing a golf club.
R Excuse me. D I don’t like playing golf too much.
G Auggie, a customer gave this to me earlier. Let me show Au I am excellent at golf and table tennis. I was champion in
you. If I have a website, I can get more people to come to high school for two years in a row.
the café and hear me sing. What do you think? D What? Table tennis!? Pffft. Not a real sport.
Au Umm, I’m not that good at building websites. But I can R So, what’s up? August! How are ya?
recommend someone great. Someone who can build them Au What up, Rory.
quickly and cheaply. R So what’s going on? Anyone want to go to the climbing wall
G Really? Who? with me?
R What did I just hear about a website? D Why not? If I stay here, I’ll be climbing the walls anyway.
Au If there’s someone who’s great at building websites, it’s you. Au Wall climbing, huh? I’d like to try that. That doesn’t require
G I’d like to have one as soon as possible ... by my next gig? If I brains.
have a website, I can get more publicity. I can pay you. R Uh ... I’d say no brains at all. Just courage. So, what were
R No, I can’t take your money. But I have a big project before you guys talking about anyway?
Friday, so I don’t know. Au Well, I think some games require more brains than, you
G Oh ... it’s OK. I’m sure I can find a computer geek. know, just muscle. Daniel thinks you need both.
Au A-hem, yes, surely some digital native at the university can D I’m all about being very balanced.
do it. R Brains versus brawn? Well, honestly, I’m more about
R No, wait. Maybe I can rearrange my schedule. strength first, then strategy.

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Au I challenge you both. We will play three sports. I like golf. L I think I’m gonna cry. That was perfect! I love it.
And we’ll do boxing and rock climbing! G Yeah, the romantic pieces are always so much easier.
D Well, I hate playing golf, but if it’s your choice, I’ll do it. Rory? OK. This one is for the horror part that you that said you
R Well, you know I love playing video games ...! wanted.
Au You’re on! L Yeah ... I want The Sixth Sense meets Psycho.
R Aww ... Not again! I can’t believe this. G OK ... this was hard. But I’ve got a few scary examples, so ...
D It’s luck ... it’s gotta be pure luck. I don’t know how he does it. L No, that’s more like Jaws meets Raiders of the Lost Ark ...
Au Ah ... yes. The thrill of victory. Scary but ... we need something darker!
D Time for us to go to the real climbing wall. You’ve proven G OK. Here’s one more.
your skill here, but let’s see how you do in real life, August. T That’s the one. That was so scary. I’m getting goosebumps
R After we beat you in this next round. 55 seconds. Under a from my own film.
minute. Good job, Daniel. G Well, then that’s it.
Au Great job, Rory. 49 seconds. L Thank you so much ... I’ll tell my professor that the music
D Under 36 seconds?! He tricked us! was created by Genevieve Beausoleil – future composer!
R He must be part squirrel ... or monkey ... Or both. G And ... that’s a wrap!
D OK, August ... you win! You can come down now. I’ll start
the stopwatch.
Unit 8 – Back to your future
Au The climb to victory was quick and fast ... The fall may be
even quicker! It’s a new record ... under 5 seconds.
A = Andrea Au = August L = Lucy D = Daniel
FT = fortune teller
Unit 7 – Sound tracks A I’m gonna go see the horses.
Au And I’m going to see the Science exhibits – you know, the
A = Andrea P = Paolo L = Lucy G = Genevieve
“World of Tomorrow” stuff. What are you guys going to see?
P I love you. L Well, we have to meet up for the cherry pie-eating contest
A I love you, too. at 2, right?
L Hey, did you get the file? Au Mmmhm. I wait all year for this ...
G Yeah. D Well, I’ll tag along with you, if you don’t mind my
L I’m so glad you could do this for me. I know it was such company?
short notice, but you’re a life saver. L Really? OK. Sure.
G Come on ... it’s no big deal. And, really, I loved what I saw! Au OK, so ... we’re all gonna meet back here in ... what, an
L I’m gonna owe you one. Seriously. hour or so?
G So ... is the film finished? L OK.
L Well, yeah. It’s edited. It was shot in like two days, but it D Yeah, great.
took so much longer to edit than I thought. Au Perfect. Have fun!
G Yeah, that happens when I record. Sometimes a song is D So, Lucy. What are you thinking about doing this summer?
written in half an hour. And then it takes me so many tries L Oh, you know I’m going to Los Angeles, right?
to get one that I think sounds OK. D No ... really? Cool! Well, you know I got an internship in
L You and I are so much alike. We have to suffer for our art. Washington, right?
G For sure. So ... I put together some music for the scenes: L No ... Are you coming back? I mean, when are you coming
the action scene, the romantic scene, and the scary horror back?
scene. D In a month. Not long, but it’s experience at least.
L Yeah, so ... I want something classical but dramatic ... like L Well, Daniel Ingram ... your TV work is really great. You’ll be
Mission Impossible meets Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. a wonderful environmental reporter.
‘Cause that’s, like, the best movie soundtrack ever. D Well, you’re pretty impressive, too, Lucy Pereira-Garcia. I
G Lucy, I didn’t know you were into Action movies. think you’re going to be a fabulous filmmaker!
L Yeah ... Action, Classic Black and White, Romance. I like L Yeah, it’s my dream ... But in Los Angeles, I’ll be running
anything. OK, I can’t wait to hear this. around, getting people lattes and trying to find organic
G Alright, well, they’re matched up with a few different chocolate for some crazy actress. What do you wanna do
samples. So put those on. Have a listen. next?
L It’s too ... heavy metal rock? D I dunno. There’s not a lot, like …
G OK, what about this one? FT Would you like to know your futures? Come.
L OK, that’s perfect! Now, for the romance. I was thinking L Do you want to know our futures …? Come on.
something classical. Maybe like Somewhere in Time meets D No, no. Oh, what the heck. OK.
Twilight. FT Come. Please sit. Sit. So, do you want to know your future,
G Oh, yeah. I got that. Lucy?

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L How do you know my name? D Aug ... I can’t really imagine you with big muscles. Or
FT Oh ... I know many things. And you, handsome Daniel? anyone ever fearing you.
Would you like to know your future? R Hey, August.
L OK, I don’t know how you’re doing this ... but are you really D Hey, Rory!
going to tell our future, or do you just make stuff up as you R Mind if I join you? I’m on a break.
go? Au Sure ... Daniel and I are on a video chat.
FT You ask a lot of questions, Lucy ... you have a very great d Rory! Yo, what’s up, man?
imagination. R So, tell me if I’m crazy … but... did you see Paolo
D OK. Well, anyone could see that. surrounded by all those girls?
L Yeah, I think that this whole futuristic prediction thing Au I know! He’s every woman’s knight in shining armor.
doesn’t really work. R If I could, I’d challenge him to a ... I don’t know, a …
FT Tsk tsk ... Doubting Lucy. But let’s get back to your future ... D Rory ... you’re one of the coolest guys I know. You’re all
Give me your hand. heart, man. If you let yourself get upset like this, you’re
L OK … gonna turn into a beast. Why are we even talking about this
FT You have a very interesting future, Lucy. I see many things. guy? We don’t even know him.
You are creative, inspired. You will go very far. And you will R I know. I can’t stand myself right now. This is probably the
be on many planes, both spiritual and physical. And you worst feeling in the world.
will end up far from this place. D Dude, what’s going on? You’re turning into a green-eyed
L What do you mean ... like, spiritual planes or like airplanes? monster.
FT Perhaps both. And Daniel ... Your hand, please. Au Join the club.
D What are you trying to do ... scare the girl? Scare me? This is D Hey ... wow ... You’re both jealous of Paolo!
not real. R What? How crazy is that? Me? No, I’m not jealous of that guy.
FT You have a lot of anger, Daniel Ingram. Perhaps you should Au I am. I’ll admit it. Why I oughta ...!
deal with that before you go to the nation’s capital. R August? August? You OK?
D How did you know about that? This is a trick ... It’s gotta be Au Yeah.
some kind of trick. D You are both sitting there complaining about Paolo. But
FT No tricks. I see what I see. you’re all just making excuses. What are you doing?
D Oh yeah? So where am I going? Au What do you mean? I’m not making excuses. I know my
FT Very far. For a short time, you and your friends will be faults ... and that guy is serious competition. In everything.
on opposite paths. But in the end, you will come back Have you seen him?
together. D Yeah .... but he’s not competition. Because if you really
D OK. I have no idea what you’re talking about. want something, you will do whatever it takes. Like Steve
FT Daniel, you don’t believe. Listen ... and let’s get back to Jobs or Bill Gates! Do you hear me? No more excuses. Use
your future. your personality or that genius brain of yours. And uh, if
D No, thanks. I’ve heard enough. you want muscles, go to the gym!
L Let’s go, Daniel. He was getting a little bit uncomfortable. R Yeah, good advice, man. That was good advice.
He’s a science guy, you know? Thank you for your time, Miss ... D And you ... How strong are you? Yeah, I knew it. Dude,
FT Mirabella. you’re only physically strong! You have no courage. You
L Thanks, Miss Mirabella. And ... for the record, I do believe. know what you are? You’re a chicken. Tell me the truth.
Have you ever asked Genevieve out again?
R Huh? How dumb do you think I am? She ignores me half the
Unit 9 – Green-eyed monsters
time ... and she only pays attention to me when she wants
something.
Au = August D = Daniel R = Rory
D If you don’t get some confidence, how are you ever going
Au You are not going to believe this. That Paolo guy is here to be the sound engineer to rock stars!? Both of you, grow
again. Now he’s chatting with Andrea. some backbone, and stop using Paolo as an excuse! And
D What? Oh, Paolo? stop being jealous monsters!
Au I hate that guy. R Uh, Daniel, it’s a good thing you’re not here. Because now
D Hate him? You don’t even know him. all the girls are watching Paolo in Lucy’s film.
Au If I knew him, I might wanna challenge him to a boxing D What? You’re kidding me! You know, I don’t get that. Why
match. didn’t Lucy ask me to be her star?
D August ... you what? R I dunno. But all the girls are looking at it.
Au Just in a video game, dude, not real life. Au Yep.
D August! D That Paolo ... He might be stronger than I am, but I bet I’m
Au Um, do you think girls would notice me more if I build up smarter ... and, and a better journalist! This is the story of
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Au Uh, Daniel. Dude ... How jealous are you? A Yep!

D Um, I gotta work on my writing now. Au You’re right.
A So, go and be yourself!
L That’s right! Come on ... Artificial automatic intelligence
Unit 10 – The dog days of August
people, or whatever you call them ... that’s your passion.
Show them that!
A = Andrea Au = August L = Lucy
A Go and make those science foundation people notice you!
A August ... August? Wake up!
Au You’re right. And if I can do this, I can do anything!
Au Huh ...? What ...? Aww ... robots!
A You fell asleep, bro ... What have you done to yourself?
You’re a mess.
Au What have I done?
A What’s wrong?
Au I applied for a 25,000 dollar scholarship and the interview
is tomorrow, and I’m a mess!
A What? No, you didn’t.
Au I did, too!
A OK. You’re not joking. That’s awesome! But ... August ...
what is going on? What have you done to yourself? You’re
a mess. I mean, look at this place. Come over here. Look at
yourself.
Au Ugh ... I look terrible. I’m like a … a mad scientist.
A Then listen to me, my dear brother, if you want to do well
in that interview, you have to dress for success.
Au You’re the fashion expert, not me. I don’t care how I look.
A Um, OK. Then, do you trust me?
Au We’re twins ... we shared the same toys!
A OK. Then let the experts do their things. I’m calling Lucy.
Help is on the way. Lucy. Boy, am I glad you’re here.
L Ohmigosh! What happened here? It’s like a tornado came
through here or something.
A This is what happens when Daniel’s not here.
L Who could live like this? Not me.
A Me either. Here is our emergency.
L Is this a joke? What has he done to himself?
A Yeah, I asked that, too. My brother, he’s nervous about an
interview ... It’s tomorrow!
L Well, what is it?
A Oh, just something to do with his robot project and twenty
five thousand dollars
L What?
A OK, here’s what we’re going to do. OK ... I think we finally
found the one.
L He looked so cute ... I could almost date him myself. OK,
notice I said almost ...
A OK ... drum roll, please. Introducing, the new and
improved, August Wainwright.
Au Well ... What do you think?
A Have you seen yourself? You look like a new man.
Au I’ve never had a makeover before.
L Neither have I, but, I mean ... why would I?
A You needed a real change, August, but this is just the first
step. You need to have more confidence in yourself! Why
not look as smart as you are?!
L That’s right, Guto, you’re not so bad now! You just needed a
little something special. You know? Now they’re just gonna
hand you that scholarship.