Unit 2

Lesson 2: Conversation

Are you ready? Can you remember your words? Action!	play_circle pause_circle
Hi there! Ross and I are outside Hampton Castle, the oldest building in our town.	play_circle pause_circle
Parts of the castle are almost 1,000 years old.	play_circle pause_circle
It used to be the home of the Duke of Hampton, one of the wealthiest men in the country.	play_circle pause_circle
The castle used to stand outside the town but over the years the town has grown.	play_circle pause_circle
So now the castle is in the centre of the town.	play_circle pause_circle
Look at the strong stone walls and the small windows with their iron bars.	play_circle pause_circle
Hampton Castle also used to be a prison.	play_circle pause_circle
Don't forget to say when.	play_circle pause_circle
It was a prison for 300 years, until the middle of the last century.	play_circle pause_circle
And as many as 200 prisoners used to live and work in the building.	play_circle pause_circle
Today Hampton Castle welcomes different kinds of visitors.	play_circle pause_circle
Part of the castle The a museum and part of it is a hotel.	play_circle pause_circle
Inside the castle walls there are shops, restaurants and cafes.	play_circle pause_circle
Years ago, when people walked through the dark prison gates, they used to feel sad, depressed, angry and scared.	play_circle pause_circle
Yes, the castle used to be a gloomy, frightening place.	play_circle pause_circle
But today the atmosphere is very different. People love coming here. It's lively, colourful and lots of fun.	play_circle pause_circle
It's one of the most interesting and enjoyable places to visit in our town.	play_circle pause_circle
Great! You were brilliant! Well done!	play_circle pause_circle
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Lesson 2: Conversation

Which primary school did you use to go to Jack?	play_circle pause_circle
I used to go to Millryde school. It's near my house. How about you?	play_circle pause_circle
I went to Parklane school.	play_circle pause_circle
That's the big school near the park, isn't it?	play_circle pause_circle
Yes, that's right.	play_circle pause_circle
What were your teachers like?	play_circle pause_circle
They were great. My favorite teacher was Mrs. Hobbs. She used to teach us Music and Art. They were my best subjects.	play_circle pause_circle
I used to like Math.	play_circle pause_circle
Really? I was terrible at Math. I didn't use to like it at all.	play_circle pause_circle
Did you use to wear a uniform?	play_circle pause_circle
Yes, and I used to hate it too.	play_circle pause_circle
Why?	play_circle pause_circle
Because I had to wear short trousers.	play_circle pause_circle
That's funny. Poor you. What sports did you do at primary school?	play_circle pause_circle
I used to play football but these days I like basketball better.	play_circle pause_circle
We had a swimming pool at my school. I used to swim once a week.	play_circle pause_circle
Wow! lucky you!	play_circle pause_circle
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The man at the fountain

The man at the fountain	play_circle pause_circle
Philippe was standing by his cousin's in newspaper stall when he noticed the thief.	play_circle pause_circle
Philippe knew he was a thief because his picture was in the newspapers.	play_circle pause_circle
In fact, his picture was in every one of the newspapers that his cousin was selling at this very moment.	play_circle pause_circle
The square was bustling on this hot afternoon.	play_circle pause_circle
Several stalls were selling cold drinks and snacks.	play_circle pause_circle
People were sitting in the shade of the trees around the edge.	play_circle pause_circle
Cooing pigeons strutted hopefully around the benches.	play_circle pause_circle
Buses with dusty windows were cruising around the square.	play_circle pause_circle
They wove their way through the never-ending flow of traffic.	play_circle pause_circle
Now and again, one stopped under the trees.	play_circle pause_circle
Its engine hummed noisily as the doors hissed open.	play_circle pause_circle
Blue-grey fumes rose into the air.	play_circle pause_circle
Their oily smell mixed with the scent of roses that drifted from the flower seller's stall.	play_circle pause_circle
Waiting passengers pushed their way onto the bus while others left it and hurried away across the square.	play_circle pause_circle
Nobody was taking any notice of the thief but Philippe did not stop watching him.	play_circle pause_circle
He was difficult to recognise.	play_circle pause_circle
He did not look exactly like his pictures because he was in disguise, but Philippe knew it was him.	play_circle pause_circle
The police were looking for this man all over the city and now, here he was, just a few metres from the newspaper stand.	play_circle pause_circle
He was standing at the fountain in the middle of the square.	play_circle pause_circle
He was almost hidden by a group of tourists with clicking cameras.	play_circle pause_circle
They chatted and laughed as they took their photos.	play_circle pause_circle
The square was famous for the fountain.	play_circle pause_circle
Travellers to the city always took photos of the fountain with its beautiful statues and cascades of tinkling water.	play_circle pause_circle
It was made from white marble that glistened like Arctic ice.	play_circle pause_circle
In the four corners were huge, leaping fish.	play_circle pause_circle
Water spurted from their gaping mouths and splashed into the pool.	play_circle pause_circle
In the centre of the pool two powerful, galloping horses were pulling a magnificent chariot that was driven by a warrior of ancient times.	play_circle pause_circle
The thief was mingling with the tourists who were throwing seeds to the pigeons and photographing the elegant buildings around the square.	play_circle pause_circle
Philippe thought about getting closer. He took a few steps forward.	play_circle pause_circle
"Hey!" Philippe heard his cousin's voice. "Aren't we going to the match? I'll finish here soon"	play_circle pause_circle
Philippe nodded and looked back at the man who was sliding a small camera from his pocket.	play_circle pause_circle
He took several photos of the square.	play_circle pause_circle
While Philippe was watching, he realised that one building particularly interested the thief.	play_circle pause_circle
It had six white columns at the front.	play_circle pause_circle
Broad steps led up to the massive, wooden doors and a blue and gold flag was flying above the vast entrance.	play_circle pause_circle
It was certainly a beautiful building and a good one to photograph.	play_circle pause_circle
It used to belong to a duke.	play_circle pause_circle
Now, it was the city bank.	play_circle pause_circle
Philippe frowned and stared harder at the man.	play_circle pause_circle
Just then, the group of tourists hurried away towards their bus.	play_circle pause_circle
Startled pigeons took off in a cloud of grey.	play_circle pause_circle
The thief was suddenly alone.	play_circle pause_circle
As if he felt Philippe's eyes on him, the man turned towards the fountain.	play_circle pause_circle
An ice-cream seller pushed his cart across the square and stopped in front of the fountain.	play_circle pause_circle
Philippe could no longer see the man.	play_circle pause_circle
When the ice-cream seller moved on, the man was gone.	play_circle pause_circle
Philippe frowned again."Perhaps he knew I was watching him," he thought.	play_circle pause_circle
Just then, Philippe spotted a movement among the trees at the edge of the square.	play_circle pause_circle
The thief was darting towards the main street that led away from the square.	play_circle pause_circle
It was at that moment that Philippe decided to follow him.	play_circle pause_circle
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