Lesson 11.4

Eating Out - A Review

[CLICK HERE TO PLAY AUDIO FILE]
Practice accepting these suggestions during the pauses in the audio.

On the audio:
How about the clam chowder?
Would you like some of the split pea soup?
What about some red wine to go with your dinner?
Have some more pizza it's really good!
Why don't you try some of the calamari?

don't = do not

Lesson 11.3

Lesson 11.1

Lesson 11.1

Today we are going to look at adjectives and adverbs. In your exercises
an adjective describes a noun/pronoun, and an adverb describes a verb.

[CLICK HERE To Play Audio]
Let's look at the examples from the lesson on "Trends":

Examples
Adverbs
Numbers of students decreased slightly last year.
Price of oil has gone up dramatically.
Productivity is rising steadily.

Adjectives
There was a slight increase in oil price last year.
There has been a dramatic fall in production.

Did you notice that adjectives usually come before nouns?
Did you notice that adverbs are usually placed after verbs?
Can you find the verbs in the sentences?

let's = let us

Declining Invitations

Practice Declining these invitations:

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Would you like to go to Laguna Beach with me on Saturday?

(respond during pause)

There's a really nice place a few minutes from here. Let's go.

(respond during pause)

Why not join Sara and I for a drink?

(respond during pause)

Shall we meet later tonight at Carrabas to discuss this?

(respond during pause)

(For extra practice, find the proper nouns)

Lesson 10.2

Lesson 10.2

Listen to the audio before reading the story, and try to identify all the proper nouns. Then listen to the audio again, and try to identify all the pronouns. The third time that you listen to the audio – point to the “Shapes” from yesterday’s lesson as you hear them.

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"Hi my name’s Mrs. Duncan. How are you? I hope you are well. Today I’m going to tell you a story about shapes. When I was first born, my parents didn’t tell me that my head was circular and round. That’s something that I learned in school. They didn’t teach me that my Toys”R”Us ABC blocks were square-shaped, that my favorite Barbie rocking chair rocked back and forth because it had a semi-circle at the bottom, or that their favorite breakfast food—eggs—are oval shaped. How could they keep all that knowledge to themselves! And I definitely was not told that my breakfast table was rectangular. But, in Kenwood Elementary School I was always asked what shape my kitchen table was. My parents never asked me that question. Well that’s all for today. I really enjoyed talking to you. See you soon."

Lesson 9.5

Please listen to the video twice through.

Lesson 9.4

The lessons so far have been about location, and I thought that it was odd that the unit did not include any useful phrases on getting and giving directions. Please watch the video below three times through while listening for useful phrases on getting directions.

19-Giving-Directions-cc
by realdogswimming

It is obvious that the people in this video have a British accent. And at one the speaker asks "Can you show me the way to the cut." Americans do not use this phrase, but it might mean "short cut".

Lesson 9.3

This week has been difficult so today let's just watch a few videos to review what we have been learning.

Prepositions of Location - In, On, Under, In Front, Behind

Personal Pronouns - I, She, We, He, They, You

Lesson 9.2

Lesson 9.2

Prepositions are used to indicate the location of something. It can be a physical location or the location in time. Many of the examples of the prepositions being used in the paragraphs below are not literal locations, some of them are ideas. The pronouns have been highlighted in orange.

above (higher than), around, behind, below (lower than), on the extreme right/left, next to, opposite, over

(directly above), in front of, in the middle of, under (directly below)

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In Search of the Kingdom of God

I know that God is above everything that goes on here (on earth). I know that He is around me everyday. I know that everything I’ve done wrong is behind me to be remembered no more. As a Christian, I know that Satan is far below me. A thousand may fall next to me; I am upheld by the Lord. Ten thousand may fall at my right side, but God will protect me. He will continuously lift up my head. He shines in the middle of me, so that I know that I have overcome the world with Christ.

He left us under the direction of His Holy Spirit to bring His Kingdom to the world. And though it might be directly in front of you (in me); you may not see it. It is the opposite of earthly kingdoms because you cannot build it physically. The Kingdom is seen only in those (ßmeaning people) bearing the fruit of the Spirit: love.

Thou hast made him(Adam) only a little inferior to (Hebrew: Elohim); with glory and honour Thou hast crowned him, and hast set him to govern the works of Thy hands. (Hebrews 2:7 WEY)

as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. (Psalm 103:12 NIV)

You will see a thousand falling by your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it will not come near you. (Psalms 91:7 BBE)

"These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." (John 16:33 NAS)

But thou, O Lord art my protector, my glory, and the lifter up of my head. (Psalm 3:3 DRB)

God's kingdom does not consist of what a person eats or drinks. Rather, God's kingdom consists of God's approval and peace, as well as the joy that the Holy Spirit gives. (Romans 14:17 GWT)

Lesson 9.1

Lesson 9.1

Directions: Listen to the story and see how many personal pronouns you can count. How many proper nouns are used in it?

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I have a lot of family in New York. All of my relatives there are my mother’s family. When I travel there, I usually stay with my Auntie Ophelia. She lives across the street from my Auntie Rosita. My cousin Coletta lives in the building on the right of my Auntie Ophelia. She is the daughter of my Uncle Emile. He lives in Japan. He is not married to my cousin’s mother, Cheryl. Cheryl lives in the building across the street too. There are about twenty family members in all that live in New York City. I love to visit there. I hope that wasn’t confusing for you.

Lesson 8.3

Lesson - 8.3

Look at the sample curriculum vitae below. There are many
words that you may not understand and that it okay, because right now we are
focusing on learning about common and proper nouns. It will be tricky because
some of the common nouns are capitalized, but you will search for 5 common
nouns and 5 proper nouns and write them beside their number.

COMMON NOUNS

1. Find a common noun under the “Keys of success:” section

2. Find a common noun under the “CONTACT INFORMATION”
section

3. Find a common noun under the “CAREER OBJECTIVE” section

4. Find a common noun under the “WORK EXPERIENCE” section

5. Find a common noun under the “PERSONAL SKILLS” section

PROPER NOUNS (REFER TO SPECIFIC PERSON’S, PLACES, AND
THINGS)

1. Find a proper noun under the “Name:” section

2. Find a proper noun under the “PERSONAL INFORMATION”
section

3. Find a proper noun under the “WORK EXPERIENCE” section

4. Find a proper noun under the “EDUCATION AND TRAINING”
section

5. Find a proper noun under the “REFERENCES” section

Sample
Curriculum Vitae - International

Name: Ollman
Mohd. Kishk

Vision:

To increase the shareholder value and maximizing profit by improving
the operational efficiencies and maximum utilization for the available
resources.

Keys of success:

·
Integrity & Ethics

·
Leadership

·
Teamwork

·
Training

·
Recognition

·
Communication

·
Continuous Improvement

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CONTACT INFORMATION

3rd Ind. city Riyadh P. O. Box 99999 13333 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Phone: +99999.1111111 (Ext. 999) Phone (Evening): +9999.2222222 Mobile: +999.3333333 Fax: +99999.4444444 E-Mail: mail@mail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To find a challenging position to meet my competencies, capabilities, skills, education and experience.

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Nationality:	Jordan
Resident of:	Saudi Arabia
Birth date:	14 Jan, 1973
Gender:	Male
Marital Status:	Married
Number of Dependants:	1

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (WORK EXPERIENCE)

September 2005 - Present:	Production Manager Gulf Hygienic Industries LTD 2ed Industrial City - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 1.Establishes production standards of efficiency, minimum wastages and maximum utilization of resources (machines, raw material and manpower). 2. Supervise production processes to ensure implementation of company standards. 3. Prepares annual production plans and obtains approval of Director of production. 4. Coordinates with Sales Managers to: a. Plan production capacities according to yearly sales projections. b.Monitor production vs. sales to review production schedule accordingly. Ensure enough replenishments of finished goods supply. c.Applay effective modification on production plan for timely production of special orders or promotional items. 5. Coordinates with procurement officers to ensure smooth supply of raw materials. 6. Establishes quality control standards and procedures. Ensures strictly adherence to those standards. 7. Supervises machines maintenance programs. Recommends machines modifications if needed. Ensures smooth supply of spare parts. 8. Prepares annual manpower plan. Makes sure all vacant positions are filled in coordination with personnel manager. 9. Coaches and trains production staff prepares on job training programs. Evaluate performance of staff, recommends promotion, additional training or termination. 10. Prepares employees safety procedures and makes sure that these procedures are enforced.
February 1999 - October 2005:	Production Manager Amiantit Groups of companies 1st Ind. City, Dammam, Saudi Arabia 1. Prepare production budget and maintain/improve budget limitations to meet plant’s annual objectives and standards according to sales projections. 2. Prepare of short and long term plans to determine the manufacturing objectives 3. Participate in putting the company strategies in short and long term. 4. Manage and monitor the operation of the plant and finish goods warehouse to ensure continuity of production and maintain organized receiving and dispatch of finish product. 5. Manage maintenance department and apply the preventive maintenance program on all machines and equipment to minimize problems and shutdown scheduling to ensure timely and appropriate solutions are adopted avoiding major breakdown. 6. Establish production scheduling and recording system that will ensure accurate recording of production figures and stoppage analysis to make timely and precise reports for company management and future planning. 7. Establish safe working procedures for all areas of operation in coordination with the safety department and ensure its implementation to keep accident to the minimum and reduce downtime. 8. Established and maintain overall emergency procedures in coordination with safety department and oversees emergency training by making periodical drills, further acting as a field leader for the whole plant. 9. Leads special projects of maintenance department for the enhancement or modifications on process, following through to their successful completion. 10. Ensures proper training of plant personnel to upgrade their professional and maintain the equipped level of quality standards to achieve the operational equipments. 11. Coordinates with Quality Control regarding glass condition, binder formulation and quality of production to ensure timely and appropriate solutions are adopted avoiding customer’s complaint 12. Participate in preparing, reviewing and evaluate the manufacturing cost to ensure the company cost are efficient.
December 1997 - February 1999:	QC Supervisor Amiantit groups of companies’ 1st Ind. city Dammam Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Responsible in maintaining/Developing the product quality, Batch Formulation, chemical plant formulation for resin material, quality & Process audit. 1.Manage and monitor the quality of all finished products (Wool Line, Rigid Pipe and Ceiling Board Line) to maintain the company’s high standard and meet the market requirements. 2. Manage the work activities of Quality Assurance Department to ensure that Q.C. Technicians adhered to approved quality control procedures. 3. Coordinate with Furnace Supervisor to ensure that the mixing procedure and the amount of ingredients based on formula are strictly followed. 4. Manage inspected of incoming new materials and conduct material evaluation to determine acceptability based on purchase acceptance standard set by the company. 5. Inspect incoming new materials and conduct material evaluation to determine acceptability to purchase acceptance standard set by the company. 6. Establish safe working procedures in the area of responsibilities to keep the number of accident to the minimum or zero. 7. Ensure proper training of Q.A. Technicians to upgrade their knowledge required to maintain high quality standard. 8. Maintain sample level in sample room to ensure availability of sample any-time for AFICO customers. 9. Implement statistical process control in quality assurance department. 10. Manage and ensure ISO 9000 implementations. 11. Improve quality culture in all AFICO departments i.e. production, marketing, HR, finance, etc. 12. Implement TQM principles and tools to solve the management problems and help them to improve the company strategically.
July 1995 - December 1997:	Plant Chemist & Product Developer Intermediate Petrochemicals Industries Co. Ltd. Amman, Jordan- Zarka Tel.No. 962-5-3653775, Jordan In charge in product development for chemical such as Urea, Phenol, Formaldehyde, PVC Compound, Polyester, Plasticizer, Relon, Peroxide and Solvents.

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EDUCATION (EDUCATION AND TRAINING)

December 2004:	Middleham University, United States Masters, MBA by Distance Learning
November 2004:	Hilal Conferences & Exhibitions, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, The Annual Insulation Conference 2004
July 2004:	Amiantit Group Safety & Environmental Dept., Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, Permit To Work System
May 2004:	National Inspection & Technical Testing Co. Ltd., Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, Internal EMS Auditing
April 2004:	Group safety & Environmental Dept. of Amiantit, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, Accident Investigation And Analysis
December 2003:	Meric Training & Consulting, Dubai, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, Improving Productivity Through Quality & Cost Reduction
December 2003:	Progress Management Consultants, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, Effective Budgeting & Operational Cost Control
May 2003:	SAP Arabia Education, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, LO 985 Classification (Production Planning).
March 2003:	SAP Arabia Education, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, LO 205 Basic Data For discrete Manufacturing (Production Planning).
March 2003:	SAP Arabia Education, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, LO 206 Basic Data part 2 (Production Planning)
October 2002:	Group of Safety & Environmental Dept. of Amiantit, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, Emergency Evacuation Plan
July 2002:	Intelligroup Asia Private Limited, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, SAP R / 3 Production Planning( Training & Implementation) Period From April 2002 to July 2002
June 2002:	Group Safety & Environmental Dept. Of Amiantit, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, Home Safety & Actual Fire Drill
April 2002:	SAP Arabia Education, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, LO 050 Customization (Production Planning)
March 2002:	SAP Arabia Education, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, LO 100 Plant Maintenance
March 2002:	SAP Arabia Education, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, AC 040 Cost Management & Controlling
March 2002:	SAP Arabia Education, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, LO 955 Batch Management (Production Planning).
February 2002:	New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, Microsoft Excel XP Level (2)
October 2001:	Institute For International Research, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Certification/Diploma, Finance For Engineers Seminar
April 2001:	National Inspection & Technical Testing Co. Ltd. (FAHASS / TUV), Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, ISO 14001(Environmental Management System)
January 2001:	Hay Management Consultants, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, Hay Job Evaluation
October 2000:	The Institute Of Industrial Management & Information Technology, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, Global Learning Organizations
October 2000:	Owens Corning, Ohio, United States Certification/Diploma, ISB Licensee Product / Process Understanding Seminar
November 1999:	institute Of Industrial Management & Information Technology, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, Challenges in Quality & Maintenance Management in the Year 2000 & beyond
September 1999:	FAHSS / TUV, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, ISO 9001: Year 2000 Version
February 1998:	FAHSS / TUV IQM Middle east, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Certification/Diploma, Internal Quality Auditors ISO 9000
June 1995:	Mutah University, Karak, Jordan Bachelors in science of chemistry

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SKILLS (PERSONAL SKILLS)

Skill	Level	Years practiced
MS Word, MS Excel, Power point,	Intermediate	More than 9 years

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LANGUAGES

Language	Level
Arabic	Expert
English	Expert

REFERENCES (REFERENCES)

Reference	Relation	Phone	E-Mail
Abdul Rahman Galeb GM	Baglaf steel Company	+999.55555555	aaab@mail.com
Walid Mohammad Mustafa Legal Advisor	Amiantit	+888.66666666	bcd@mail.com

Lesson 8.2

Do you remember the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

Read the business letter below from the “Correspondence” unit. Then complete the written exercise.

Every sentence must have a noun, but not every sentence has a proper noun.

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25 February 2007

NewTech Ltd

21 Clifton Road

Portsmouth PR4 7PY

Mr Karl Zorn

Production manager, TSP Technologies

Georgenstrasse 132

Berlin 3287

Germany

Dear Mr Zorn:

Re: Visit to Berlin

Further to our telephone conversation, I would like to confirm my next visit to

Berlin. I hope to be in Berlin on May 5, 6 and 7, and I would be very pleased

if we could meet to discuss our production requirements for next year. Please

let me know when it would be convenient for you.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Chris O’Connell

Chris O’Connell

Can you find three common nouns in the letter above (any person, place, or thing)?

1.

2.

3.

Can you find three proper nouns in the letter above?

1. (the name place)

2. (the name of a company)

3. (a name of a person)

Lesson 7.2

This week and next week I will write you sentences that describe

how a person would talk about something he or she is doing or
something present.

[CLICK HERE TO PLAY SOUND FILE.]

I am swinging from a bough.

When I swing it sounds like the tree makes a sigh.

Lesson 7.1

*There is a flag on the mailbox that tells the mailman or mail carrier that there is outgoing mail in the mailbox. At the end you see the boy put the flag up. You need to do this too. (Oh, I guess outgoing mail isn't only for electronic mailboxes.)

Partial Review of Units 1-5

How would you respond to each of these questions?

1) You are Mrs. Hsu, aren’t you?
2) Well I've got a lot to do this afternoon. It was nice talking to you.
3) We wanted to invite you to dinner. There's a great new place with a
fantastic view of the city. (ACCEPTING: setting the time)
4) Why not come round to Joe's place for a drink? (DECLINING: Polite
excuse)
5) Hey, how's the family?
6) Have you read Oprah's new book?
7) Mind if I join you?
8) I'm sorry I'm late. I missed the 3:45 train and had to catch the 4:00.
9) Is this your first time in Paris?
10) So where are you staying?
11) What do you recommend at this place?
12) Are you ready to order?
13) How's yours?
14) Intonation for statements?
15) Intonation for questions?

Lesson 6.3

Lesson 6.3

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Woman 1: Good morning, Trinity Publishing, Lis speaking.

Woman 2: Hi this is Ann Carpenter. May I speak to Mr. Pembrook?

Woman 1: Ohh...I'm sorry, but Mr. Pembrook out at right now.

Woman 2: Um Do you know when he'll be back in?

Woman 1: Actually the length of his stay in Fredricksburg is three days. May I take a message?

Woman 2: Well I cannot explain all the details, but you can tell him it is about my the last batch on leashes he sent.
Could you have him call me when he gets back in?

Woman 1: I'm sorry I did not get you name. Could you repeat it please?

Woman 2: Ann Carpenter -- A-N-N Carpenter like the wood worker.

Woman 1: Number?

Woman 2: 145-233-7666

Woman 1: So that's Ann Carpenter (Spells it out.) And the number was 145-233-7666?

Woman 2: Yes that's correct.

Woman 1: Alright, I'll make sure he get's the message when he gets back in.

Woman 2: Thank you.

Woman 1: Is there anything else I can help you with?

Woman 2: No. Thank you. Goodbye.

Woman 1: Okay thank you for calling Trinity Publishing.

***Sorry there is a error in the dialogue. "batch on leashes" should be "batch of leashes".***
batch means a set or group of similar items.
In this dialogue they are talking about a batch of books.

Lesson 6.2

Lesson 6.1

Lesson 6.1

To keep your dog at arm's length you keep it on a leash.
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SLANG: at arm's length means nearby

Lesson 5.4

Hi!

Today just listen to this
short story using the practice words for this week three times.
(CLICK HERE TO PLAY THE SOUND FILE)


My car purrs
when I start it up. You know, like the sound your cat makes when it's
happy.
I love my car. The inside is light brown like the color of coir, and I never travel without
without singing or playing some song.



Try not to miss a beat* of what I'm saying. Riding in my car is freeing; it's the only time
I know I'm going somewhere. You know?

*SLANG: to not miss a beat means to hear every word and understand completely.

Lesson 5.3

Lesson 5.3

Please play the audio five times through.
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Dialogue - Bad Food
Guest 1: How's yours?

Guest 2: I don't think it's dead yet; I'm waiting for it to purr at me.


Guest 1: I wonder what's in it, looks like coir. I can't believe Jenn recommended this place!

Guest 2:(slang) Next time let's just stick to IHOP. You can't beat it!

Lesson 5.2

Coconut Fruit Rope Mat

(CLICK HERE TO PLAY SOUND FILE)

Coir fibers are found between the husk and the outer shell of a coconut. They are generally spun to make yarn that is used in mats or rope.

Beat can mean to hit someone. It can also mean the rhythm or tempo of a song.

A purr is a sound that a cat makes.

Lesson 5.1

Lesson September 23rd 2009

Hello Sophie,

I was a pleasure meeting with you yesterday.
To start, please listen to the chart of short vowel sounds.
It is the chart that I gave you today - Table 4.2:
http://hctv.humnet.ucla.edu/departments/linguistics/VowelsandConsonants/course/chapter4/4vowels.html#five

Then take some time to work on your written assignment.

Lesson 4.4

Lesson - September 21st

The following is a dialogue (conversation) between two women meeting
for the first time at a national (a meeting within the USA) conference.

Listen to the dialogue three times while paying attention to how each woman answers.
(Click here to play the sound file)

Woman 1: Excuse me, have we met?

Woman 2: No I don't believe we have. My name is ... it's nice to meet you.

Woman 1: My name is Lis, Lis Carpenter. It's nice to meet you too.

Woman 1: I really enjoyed your talk this morning.

Woman 2: Oh thank you. That's very nice of you to say.

Woman 1: What line of business are you in?

Woman 2: I'm actually a nurse and I also work in part-time pastorial care as a counselor.

Woman 1: Wow I could tell by the wisdom you shared in your talk that you worked daily with people.

Woman 2: Oh thank you. You're too kind.

Woman 1: Do you know many people here?

Woman 2: No. Actually it's my first time coming to the Women in Leadership conference.

Woman 1: Well I can introduce you to a few...

Woman 1: Could you hang on a moment. I'm getting a call from my sister. Just a sec...

Woman 2: No problem.

Woman 1: ... ... ...(on the phone)

Woman 1: So where are you staying?

Woman 2: Oh I'm staying in this hotel.

Woman 1: Okay great! We'll have to get together later. Here's my number. Let me get yours.

Woman 2: Oh okay, it is 549-000-0000

Woman 1: I hate to go, but my sister is in the middle of an emergency.

Woman 2: Oh my, that's terrible, Is she okay?

Woman 1: Yeah, she's fine, but I have to go see about her (to see
about someone is to check up on them or to see how he or she is doing).

Woman 1: See you later, okay?

Woman 2: Yes. It was nice meeting you.

Lesson 4.3

Listen and think of the appropriate response. You have 7 seconds after each comment.
(Click here to play sound file.)

Mind if I join you?



Is this your first visit to Fort Myers?



Would you excuse me? I have to make a phone call.



I must get going.



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Listen to the Point of View story in for talking about future actions five times.
(Click here to play sound file.)

I will take a nap in my leisure time this afternoon. I'll close the door to my room so nobody disturbs me. Who'd disturb me? Well that is quite easy: my mother, brother, and father. All ye (you, plural) that hear me, don't ram on my door while I am napping, please.