Unit 7 Page 73 Lesson D2C

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1. Speaking and listening

Getting back in touch

C. Listen again. Why did Javier lose touch with his friends? Complete the rest of the chart.

So, what are you doing this weekend, Javier?

Oh, I have to do some things around the house. You know, do the laundry, go food shopping, … that kind of stuff. How about you?

Oh, I’m going to go see the new science-fiction movie that’s playing downtown. Have you seen it?

No. I haven’t seen a movie in a long time. I don’t really go out much anymore.

Oh, why’s that? You always used to go to parties and stuff with your friends from college.

I know. I guess there’s just so much to do at work now. I hardly ever see any of my college friends now.

Really?

Yeah. I kind of got tired of parties and clubs and everything. And I started doing other things, like writing songs, and stuff like that. I want to make a CD of my music. I’m really excited about it.

That sounds great. What ever happened to the guy you used to go running with? You used to hang out with him all the time. Did he get married or something?

Oh, you mean Ben? Yeah, he got married. Actually, his wife just had a baby. He never has time for running - or anything - now.

Yeah, well, he has a family now. I’m sure he’ll call you when he has more time.

Yeah, I hope so. I’d really like to see him again. He’s a fun guy.

And what about that nice girl you were seeing?

Maggie? Oh, yeah, she was nice. But it wasn’t working out. We were just very different people, so we decided to break up. We don’t see each other anymore. But that’s OK.

Oh, well. I guess it’s good to focus on your music for a while.

Yeah, it is. I’m enjoying it.