Drama

Barry:

Hi, Michael. This is Barry. Look, I think I got a part for you. Franklin Theater
is doing "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." I know you'd like to do this one. Am I right?
Hola, Michael. Soy Barry. Mira, creo que tengo un papel para ti. El Teatro
Franklin est presentando La gata sobre el Tejado de Zinc Caliente. Se que
te gustara actuar en esa obra. Estoy en lo cierto?

Michael: Yes! Hello. This is Michael Dempsey. May I speak with Barry Weiss? Yes, he
works there. He's my agent. Barry! It's me ... Michael! When are they doing
the auditions? Uh-huh. Um, no. No, no, no, not today, Barry. Today is
bad. Um, how about tomorrow?Tomorrow I'm free. An appointment in the
afternoon is OK. No, it's not important if I'm the last one. I was the last one
before, and it was fine. No problem. Uh-hum,right after lunch is fine. Right
after dinner is fine.Morning, noon or night, Barry. It's OK. Just make thephone
call and make the appointment for me, please!OK. Four o'clock, tomorrow,
June 18th. That sounds good. Call and tell me when you know for
sure.Thanks. Bye.
Si! Hola. Soy Michael Dempsey. Puedo hablar con Barry Weiss? S, trabaja
all. Es mi agente. Barry! Soy yo Michael! Cundo estn haciendo las
audiciones? Uh-huh. Um, no. No, no, no, no hoy, Barry. Hoy es el mal dia.
Um, Qu tal maana? Maana estoy libre. Una cita para la tarde esta bien.
No, no es importante si soy el ltimo. Fui ltimo antes y estuvo bien. No
importa. Uhm, justo despus de comer esta bien. Por la maana, tarde o
noche, Barry. Est bien. Haz la llamada telefnica y fija la cita por mi, por
favor! Bien. Cuatro de la tarde maana, 18 de Junio. Me parece bien.
Llamame y dimelo cuando lo sepas seguro. Gracias. Adios.

My Education Plans
MIS PLANES DE EDUCACION
Recently, I began taking a special training course. In the course, I'll learn what to say during
a job interview. When the course ends next month, I'm going to apply for a full-time job at a department
store. If they hire me, I'll be able to earn a good salary and make extra money working overtime, too.
Hace poco comence un curso de formacion. En ese curso aprender lo que debo decir durante una
entrevista para conseguir trabajo. Cuando termine el curso el mes que viene, voy a solicitar un trabajo
permanente en unos grandes almacenes. Si me contratan, podr ganar un buen sueldo y tambin ganar
un sobresueldo con las horas extra.
I plan to save money and study at a university in a couple of years. Some of my friends aren't planning
to study, but I think it's important to go. It's not enough just to have a high-school education.
Pienso ahorrar dinero y estudiar en una Universidad dentro de un par de aos. Algunos de mis amigos no
piensan estudiar, pero creo que es importante ir a la universidad. No es suficiente terminar la secundaria.

When I was in high school, I had to learn many subjects I didn't like. But when I go to study at the
university, I'll be able to choose the courses I want. I'm interested in learning business. Maybe one day
I'll have my own company. Then, I can interview people and give them jobs!
Cuando estaba en la secundaria, tuve que aprender muchas asignaturas que no me gustaban. Pero
cuando vaya a la universidad, podre escoger las asignaturas que desee. Quisiera aprender
administracin de empresas. Quizas algn dia tenga mi propia compaa. Entonces sere yo quien
entreviste a la gente para darles trabajo!

Phone Call
- Good morning. Susan Blake's office.
-Buenos das. Oficina de Susan Blake.

- Hello. I'd like to speak to Ms. Blake, please.

-Hola. Quisiera hablar con la Srta. Blake, por favor.

- I'm sorry. Ms. Blake is in Washington today. Can I help you?

-Lo siento, pero la Srta. Blake esta en Washington. Puedo ayudarla en algo?

- Well, I'd really prefer to speak to Ms. Blake.

-Bueno, realmente preferiria hablar con la Srta. Blake.

- Certainly. She'll be back next Monday.

-Por supuesto. Ella regresara el proximo Lunes.

- Fine. I'll call her then.

-Bien, La llamar entonces.

MAS MODALES (y SEMI-MODALES): BE ABLE TO

AFIRMATIVO

USO
Se utilizan para hablar de una capacidad en el presente, futuro y pasado. Su significado
es muy parecido al de los modales CAN y COULD.
FORMA:

[SUJETO + BE(presente/pasado/futuro) + ABLE TO + VERBO...]

EJEMPLOS:

"He worked hard and was able to pass the exam."

"Mary broke her leg just two months ago but she's already able to walk again."
"She needs time to decide, but she'll be able to give you an answer tomorrow."
NEGATIVO

USE:
Se utiliza para hablar de una incapacidad o imposibilidad de hacer algo en el pasado,
presente o futuro.
FORMA:

[SUJETO + BE (presente/pasado/futuro)
+ NOT + ABLE TO + VERBO...]
EJEMPLOS:

"The store was closed, so I wasn't able to buy the book."

"Sorry, we won't be able to fix your car until next week."
PREGUNTAS Y RESPUESTAS

USO:
Se utiliza para realizar preguntas acerca de la capacidad en el presente, pasado y futuro.
PREGUNTAS YES/NO

FORM:
[Q: BE (todo los tiempos) + SUJETO + ABLE TO + VERBO...?]
[A: Yes,
No,
EJEMPLOS:

+
+

SUJETO
SUJETO

+
+

BE.
BE NOT.]

"Were you able to buy that book for me?"

"Yes I was. Here it is!"

WH-Q PREGUNTAS
FORMA:
About the SUBJECT of the sentence
[WH-WORD + BE ABLE TO+ VERBO...?]
About the REST of the sentence

[WH-WORD + BE + SUBJECT + ABLE TO + VERBO...?]

EXAMPLES:

"Who was able to finish their homework on time?"

"When will you be able to pay back the loan?"
"We'll be able to pay you next month."