Listening Practice 4. Listening Practice 1

Listening Practice 4

James: Mom, thanks for taking me to this art museum. There are a lot of cool paintings here!

Mom: No problem, James. I love to look at art!

James: Mom, my friend Stewart at school says that some people spend lots of money on art work. Is that true?

Mom: Your friend Stewart is right. I am sure there are some paintings in this museum worth millions of dollars. For example, that painting over there done by Vincent Van Gogh is called Sunflowers, and it is worth over 70 million dollars.

James: Whoa! I am going to become an artist to get rich.

Mom: Actually, James, it is very hard for an artist to make money. Most artists have a lot of trouble finding buyers for their work. In fact, when Vincent Van Gogh was alive, he barely had enough money to eat. It was not until after he died that his paintings were sold for lots of money.

James: Oh! I guess I will stick to my original plan of being a professional soccer player then.

Mom: Yeah, good idea, James.

Unit 9

Listening Practice 1

Matthew: Hey, Betty. My friends and I are going to the store after school to buy birthstones. Do you want to come?

Betty: Hey, Matthew. What is a birthstone?

Matthew: Are you serious? A birthstone is a special stone that brings good luck. There is a specific one for every month.

Betty: Hmm. I’ve never heard about that. What is your birthstone?

Matthew: I was born in May, so my birthstone is an emerald.

Betty: Oh, I get it. I was born in September. What is my birthstone?

Matthew: September, hmm. Oh! September is a sapphire. I remember because my sister was born in September too.

Betty: This is cool. I will definitely join. When are you leaving?

Matthew: As soon as class is over.

Betty: Sounds great. Can I bring my friend Jane too?

Matthew: Sure. When is her birthday?

Betty: In October.

Matthew: Oh. October is an opal. They are awesome.

Betty: Great. I am sure she will be very excited!

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