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Situation 6 Reading
(The following is the content of Kevin's reading from U.S. History book.)
Kevin: World War Two began in Europe. Europe is very far from United States and so, at first, United States was not concerned. But the longer the war went, the more the Unite States worried. Even though the United States itself was safe, many of its friends in Europe were in danger. England, in particular, was suffering from attacks by Nazi Germany. Still, this was not enough to get the United States to fight. Some people from the United States even went to Canada to join the Canadian army and fight in Europe. World War Two is a true world war because it was fought in both Europe and Asia. In Asia, the Japanese were as bad as Germans were in Europe. Finally, in 1941, the Japanese bombed the United States Navy at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Only then did the United States join the fight in World War Two.
(Ms. O'Neal stops Kevin.)
Ms. O'Neal: Kevin, what do you think of this reading?
Kevin: It's very interesting. My grandfather told me he joined the army in 1943, so that is after Pearl Harbor.
Ms. O'Neal: Very good. You see why history is important. In history we learn not only about our country but also about our families and ourselves.
Kevin: Yeah, when I think about it like that history is pretty fun after all.
Ms. O'Neal: What do you mean "after all"? Does that mean it was boring before?
Kevin: No, that's not what I meant.
Ms. O'Neal: That's okay. You can be honest.
Kevin: Honestly, it was a little boring.
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Situation 7 P.E.
(Kevin's second period class is P.E., or Physical Education. His teacher, Mr. Knight, is also the football coach.
Knight: Okay, class, today we are going to play football.
Kevin: Mr. Knight, we played football all the week. Can't we play a different game?
Knight: What other game is there? Football is the best game there is.
Kevin: I don't think so.
Knight: Really? What do you think is the best game?
Kevin: No one game is the best, but I like soccer.
Knight: Soccer? Soccer is for girls and Europeans. Americans play football.
Kevin: But I like soccer. And my friend from Brazil says soccer should be called football.
Knight: What? There is only one football.
Kevin: Yeah, but my friend says you play soccer with your feet and so it should be called football. He also says that you play football with your hands and so it should be called handball.
Knight: That is nonsense.
Kevin: Why? I think he is true.
Knight: It may be true, but in American football is football and that will never change. By the way, Kevin, why don't you like football?
Kevin: I don't like any sports.
Knight: What? Then what do you like?
Kevin: I like music. I play guitar in a rock band. My hero is is Kurt Cobain.
Knight: Who is that? Is he a football player?
Kevin: His is a guitar player.
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Situation 8 Brunch 1
(At many high schools the break after second period is called brunch. During brunch Kevin talks to his girlfriend Karen.)
Karen: Hey, Kev, what are you doing this weekend?
Kevin: My band is playing at the dance party after football game today. I told you about it on Wednesday. Don't you remember?
Karen: Oh, that's right. I'll be at the game with my friend Lisa. Can I meet you at the party?
Kevin: Why don't we go to the party together?
Karen: But I have to stay with Lisa.
Kevin: No problem. I can give you both a ride to the party.
Karen: Okay. Is Barry going too?
Kevin: Of course.
Karen: Is he going with us?
Kevin: Yes, why?
Karen: Lisa doesn't like him. And I don't like him either.
Kevin: But he is my friend and he's also in my band. I have to give him a ride.
Karen: Well, then Lisa and I will go with someone else.
Kevin: No. I'll make Barry go with someone else. I want to be with you.
Karen: Really? Oh, thanks. I love you.
Kevin: I love you, too.
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Situation 9 Brunch 2
(Kevin goes to find Barry and tell him the bad news.)
Kevin: Barry, we have to talk.
Barry: Sure, what's up?
Kevin: I have some bad news about tonight.
Barry: What is it? Is the party cancelled?
Kevin: No.
Barry: Is our band cancelled?
Kevin: No.
Barry: What is it?
Kevin: I can't give you a ride to the party tonight.
Barry: Why not? You are my best friend, and, besides, you promised.
Kevin: I know and I'm sorry. But Karen said she wouldn't go with me if I gave you a ride.
Barry: What? You mean a girl is more important to you than you best friend.
Kevin: No. You are both important to me. I just really want to be with her tonight. And I love her.
Barry: How can you love her? You've only known her for three weeks.
Kevin: That doesn't matter. I believe in love at first sight.
Barry: Love at first sight? She's not even that pretty.
Kevin: Hey, be careful. You're talking about the women I love.
Barry: Whatever. I don't understand you, Kevin. Anyway, I'll find a ride to the party and see you there.
Kevin: That's a good idea. Sorry.
Barry: You should be sorry.
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Situation 10 Health Education
(Kevin's fourth period class is health education in which students learn about general health matters like diet, exercise, and sex education. His teacher's name is Ms. Moore.)
Kevin: Ms. Moore, I have a question.
Moore: Yes, Kevin, what is it?
Kevin: I have a question about sex.
Moore: What is your question?
Kevin: When did you have your first experience?
Moore: Kevin, let me ask you the same question. When did you have your first sexual experience?
Kevin: Actually, I'm a little embarrassed, but I have no experience.
Moore: Why? Should you be embarrassed about that?
Kevin: Well, a lot of my friends have already had their first sexual experience, but...
(Kevin turns red and stop talking.)
Moore: There is no right or wrong time to have your first experience. Do not let your friends pressure you into something you are not ready for. When you are ready, it will happen.
Kevin: Thanks, Ms. Moore. That's what I tell my friends but they all laugh at me.
Moore: Don't worry about that. Only you know yourself. Don't listen to anyone who tries to tell you different.
Kevin: Thanks. You're right.
Moore: It's my job to be right. Now, class, please open your book to page seventy-one. Today we are going to learn about diet and exercise. Who can tell me the meaning of the word diet?
Barry: It means women not eating so lose weight.
Moore: Well, men can diet too and that is only one meaning of the word. Who can tell me the original meaning?
Kevin: I think it means eating in general, especially what you eat and when you eat it.
Moore: Exactly! Very good. Kevin.