# 7 [s] It’s Expensive.. # 8 [z] Surprises in the Post-Office.. # 9 [ſ] A Special Washing Machine.. # 10 [tſ] At the Butcher’s Shop.

# 7 [s] It’s Expensive.

A: Let’s go to the seaside on Saturday.

B: Yes. Let’s go sailing and waterskiing. That’s exciting.

A: It’s expensive too. Let’s just sit in the sun and go swimming instead.

B: Let’s stay in a six-star hotel and spend Sunday there too.

A: Be sensible, Alice. It’s too expensive. Let’s sleep outside instead.

B: Yes. Let’s sleep on the sand. That’s more exciting.

# 8 [z] Surprises in the Post-Office.

A: This parcel smells, Mrs. Jones.

B: Something is written on it.

A: What does it say?

B: It says, “This parcel contains 6 mice. ”

A: Phew.

B: Listen, what’s in this sack?

A: It’s making a strange hissing noise.

B: Mrs. Smith, this is a sack of snakes.

A: So, it is. And what’s in this box, Mrs. Jones?

B: It’s making a buzzing sound.

A: These are bees.

B: A parcel of mice, and a sack of snakes and a box of bees. This is very surprising.

A: It’s amazing. This isn’t a post-office, Mrs. Jones. It’s a zoo.

# 9 [ſ ] A Special Washing Machine.

A: Does this shop sell washing machines?

B: Yes. This is the newest washing machine, Madam.

A: Is it Swedish?

B: No, Madam. It’s English.

A: Please, show mew how it washes.

B: Shall I give you a demonstration? Here are some sheets and shirts. You put them in the machine, you shut the door and you push this button.

A: A machine shouldn’t shake like that, should it?

B: Washing machines always shake, Madam. Ah! It’s finished now.

A: But the sheets have shrunk. And so have the shirts.

B: Do you wish to buy this machine, Madam?

A: I’m not sure.

# 10 [tſ ] At the Butcher’s Shop.

A: Good morning, Mrs. Church.

B: Good morning, Mr. Cheshire. I’d like some chops for the children’s lunch.

A: Chump chops or shoulder chops, Mrs. Church?

B: I’ll have four shoulder chops and I want a small chicken.

A: Would you like to choose a chicken, Mrs. Church?

B: Which one is cheaper?

A: This one is the cheapest. It’s a delicious chicken.

B: How much is all that? I haven’t got cash. Can I pay by check?

A: Of course, Mrs. Church.