beautiful soprano voice, and the audience demanded an encore. 'Doesn't that sound like Norah Lawton?' one member whispered to her husband. 'I had no idea she could sing. But then her mother had a lovely voice I guess Norah takes after her.'

From the first act to the last one, the entire program was excellent. No wonder almost every performer had to repeat his or her number.

This had been Marilyn's idea. If the members refused to take part in the variety program because they didn't like to appear before big crowds, then a way would be found to avoid that. The puppet show had been the perfect solution!

Questions about the reading

1.What two things did the International Friendship Club need?

2.What was the purpose of the special meeting? How long did it last?

3.What decision was finally reached?

4.Did Bill Harris get help for the program? What was his problem?

5.Who helped Bill solve his problem?

6.Why wasn't it necessary for the performers to learn their parts in the program by heart?

7.Was the variety show a success?

8.Why had Marilyn's idea been a good one?

9.Do you belong to any clubs?

10.Do you like to participate in programs?

Drill 11

Dialogue

A:What a car! Every day it gets worse. Now it won't start at all. I guess I need a new one.

B:Here's an ad about a big auto sale. There are several good bargains. Do you want to look at it?

A:By all means! Let me see it. In my frame of mind, I'd buy a car today.

B:You can save a lot by paying cash.

A:Yes, I know. But remember, I'm a student. I have to cut corners where I can. I'll have to buy it on credit.

B:Well, be careful of the salesmen. Don't let them put anything over on you.

Definitions

at all — used with negative expressions to give emphasis. I've read that book, but I didn't like it at all.

by all means — definitely, certainly

When Mary asked her husband if he wanted steak for dinner, he replied, 'By all means!' frame of mind — mental state

Be sure, Edith, that your husband is in a good frame of mind before you show him your new hat. cut corners — economize

When you have six children, you have to learn how to cut corners. on credit — make regular payments not pay cash for a purchase

If you buy your car on credit, it's more expensive than if you pay cash. put something over on someone — deceive someone

I believed everything he said and then discovered none of it was true. He really put something over on me.

Substitution drill

Repeat the following sentences, using the substitutions listed.

1.My car won't start at all. This engine won't go

My son won't eat That dog doesn't bark She won't speak to me They don't like fish

He doesn't speak French

2.By all means! Show me the newspaper. Tell me what I should do.

Come with me to buy a car. Send me that information. Invite us to your wedding.

Let us help you plan the picnic. Take my car if you want to.

3.In my frame of mind, I'd buy a car today. quit school right now.

go right over there. tell him what I think. refuse to do it.

say the wrong thing. probably hit him.

4.Jim has to cut corners where he can. Alfred

Paul Bert William Charles Alex

5.I'll have to buy it on credit.

You can purchase it They buy everything We bought our house She bought her coat They'll buy their car I got my furniture

6. Don't let them put anything over on you. her

Jim

the salesman Alice

those people that boy