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Lesson 18 - She Always Does That

Anna: Hello, from Washington, D.C.! Today at work I am reading the news for the first time. I am really nervous. But my boss, Ms. Weaver, is here to help me.

Caty: Now, Anna, remember. When we read the news we are always reading facts. We never show our feelings.

Anna: Sure thing, Ms. Weaver.

Caty: Great. Are you ready?

Anna: Yes.

Caty: Okay, let’s try the first story!

Anna: Hello, and welcome to The News.

Anna: A new book is very popular with children and families. This is it.

Anna: It is about a lost duckling. The duck’s mother cannot find him.

Caty: Stop! Anna, when you say the words “duck” and “duckling” you look really sad.

Anna: I do?

Caty: Yes. Sad is a feeling.

Anna: Sad is not a fact. Sorry. Let me try again.

Caty: Okay, she’s trying again! And go.

Anna: Hello, and welcome to The News. A new book is very popular with children and families. This is it.

Anna: It is about a lost duckling. The duck’s mother can not find ‘im. But a family gives him a home.

Caty: Stop! Anna, you are doing it again.

Anna: This story is very sad.

Caty: I have an idea. Let’s read the second story. She’s reading the second story. And … go!

Anna: Hello , and welcome to The News. In Indiana, a grandmother is the first 80-year-old woman to win The Race Car 500.

Anna: That is awesome!

Caty: Stop! Stop! Anna, please – no feelings.

Anna: Right. But it is awesome that an 80-year-old grandmother wins a car race.

Caty: Just the facts, Anna.

Anna: Right.

Anna: Hello, and welcome to The News. In Indiana, a grandmother is the first 80-year-old woman to win The Race Car 500.

Anna: She rarely talks to reporters. But when she does, she often says, “Nothing can stop me now!”

Anna: I am very happy for her!

Caty: Stop, stop, stop!! Anna, you cannot say you are happy.

Anna: But I am happy.

Caty: But you can’t say it.

Anna: Why?

Caty: This is the News. Happy and sad are feelings. You can’t have them in The News.

Anna: Okay. I got it.

Caty: Okay. Let’s try the third story. She’s reading the third story!

Anna: Hello and welcome to The News.

City politicians in Big Town are using city money to have a big party on a cruise ship. They are taking the money for the party from the children’s library.

Anna: What?! That makes me very angry.

Caty: No, no, no! Anna, you cannot say you are angry! This is The News!!!

Anna: What can I do, Ms. Weaver? Take out my feelings and put them here … on the news desk?

Caty: Yes. Yes. That’s right! Now you’ve got it!

Caty: Let’s repeat the first story.

Anna: This is going to be a very long day.

Anna: Until next time!