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Wheat 2009.06.01Viewing , Listening & Speaking 9 Receptionist: Not at all. Have a look. Let me guess. You're Nick. Nick: That's right, but ... how did you know? Receptionist: Oh, you' re famous! Nick : Oh. Do you follow soccer? Receptionist: Soccer? No, never watch it. I was listening when that woman called you. I overheard everything. Nick : Well, that's great. Receptionist: She was really angry. Wow! Nick : I know. I know. Say, do you know what time it is? Receptionist :Nearly five. I was just getting ready to leave when you arrived. Nick : It's probably too late anyway. The news is going to be on in an hour Video2 Receptionist: So Nick, is there anything else I can do for you? Nick: Yeah, maybe. Could I speak to someone else at Kicks? Receptionist: Excuse me? Nick: Kicks shoes,,may i speak to someone else at Kicks shoes? Receptionist: Sorry, Nick, but there’s no Kicks Shoes here, either. In fact, I’d never even heard of them before today. Nick: I don’t understand. Receptionist: Cheer up. Things can’t be as bad as they seem. Nick: No? Receptionist: Maybe you could describe this Jackie Baker to me. Nick: Great. Thanks. She’s, uh, about as tall as you are. She’s got long black hair. She wears glasses. Oh, she was wearing a nice business suit when I met her here. She looked like an executive. Receptionist: And she’s got blue eyes? Nick: Yes! Do you know her? Receptionist: No, I was just trying to help. Sorry I don’t know her at all.Unit 10 In the News Video1 Patty: Hey, Nick. It's good to see you again. What can I get for you? Nick : Could I get a large pineapple and strawberry smoothie? ? Patty: Coming right up. Is everything all right? Nick : My life is a mess! And just when I thought things were going great. Patty : What's the matter? Did you get hurt? Nick : Yeah, I got hurt. But not on the soccer field. Patty: Really? Nick: Yeah. It all started when I agreed to endorse some shoes. Party, would you mind making it louder? I need to catch up on Wheat 2009.06.01Viewing , Listening & Speaking 10 the news. Patty : No problem. Reporter on TV:: Let' s see if he' s got some comments about this scandal. Hey, Dean! What do you think about the Nick Crawford scandal? Dean on TV: I' m not going to comment until we know more. Reporter on TV:: Do you think the Soccer Federation is going to suspend him from playing, Dean on TV: Well, I really can't say. I' m sure they’ll decide as soon as they have more information. Reporter: What kind of information do you think they’ll need to find? Dean : It's hard to say ... Nick : Hold on. Do you see that woman? The woman standing behind Dean? That's her! Patty: That's who? Nick : I think that's Jackie Baker! The woman with Kicks Shoes. Video2 Patty : Jackie Baker? No. That's Jackie Bishop, Dean's sister. She was a member here last year, but I haven't seen her around lately. I'm surprised you never ran into her. Dean : I've always admired Nick Crawford, f m sure he wouldn't risk ruining his career. Nick Thai's her. That's Jackie Baker. Patty: No, I'm pretty sure that's Jackie Bishop. Nick: But there's something different. No glasses. And her hair ... Patty: Ah, it's blonde now, but she keeps changing the color. She's a actress. Nick : A wannabe actress? Patty: Oh yeah! She' s tried out for a lot of movie parts, but I doubt she' s actually ever acted in anything. Nick: Except for the day she took me to lunch. She' s a great actress. She should get an Oscar for her performance. Reporter: The Nick Crawford scandal is just beginning to unfold, but one thing is clear... Patty: Here you go Nick. On the house. I think you're going to need it. Reporter: ……the evidence is not in his favor. The Soccer Federation is saying that he and may never play soccer professionally again. Unit 11 The Truth Revealed Video1 Talia : I' m so glad I went to that class last night. It was really interesting. Amy : Well, Talia, you do look a little better today. Talia : Well, I don't feel much better. Amy : You know what? You missed a great party the other night. Josh' s friend Matt was there. I really want to introduce you to him. He's ... Talia: I completely believed him. He can be so persuasive. So convincing. I'm so disappointed. I feel like such a fool. Amy : Look, Talia, you' re no fool. Don' t be so hard on yourself. Wheat 2009.06.01Viewing , Listening & Speaking 11 Talia : But I was convinced that Nick was being honest. Amy : It really is a shame, though. I was hoping you'd break this big story and become the top reporter at the station. Then I'd be your assistant, and you'd give me a raise. Talia : I'm so glad to hear you really care about me. Oh, I'm so depressed. Amy : Don't look now, but the big storyteller is here. Nick : Talia. Talia. Amy : Hello. Nick Crawford? I' m Amy Lee. Nick : And I' m here to talk to Talia. Amy : Uh, I don't think you can speak to her now. Nick : But I've got to talk to her. I know who's responsible for this mess. Talia : I've heard that before. Nick: OK, forget it. I don't have to speak to you. I'll give my story to that other reporter, what's his name? John Donnelly. Video2 Talia : I’ II give you two minutes. Nick : You won't be sorry. OK, I went to see her. I went to see Jackie Baker. Talia : There is no Jackie Baker. Nick : That' s right. Talia : So you admit that you lied? Nick : No, I didn't lie. No, listen, this is what happened. Jackie: There you are. Right on time. We' ve got reservations for lunch. Nick: Great. Where are we going? Jackie : It’s a little place just around the corner. We can walk there. Nick: Sounds good. Jackie : Yes. I hate doing business in my office. It' s so much more pleasant to talk over a good meal. Nick : Then, over lunch, we talked about the deal. Jackie : So, just sign here. It basically says we' II pay you $50,000 to endorse the shoes. Nick : She tricked me. She and her brother Dean. They wanted me out of the way. Dean is the next in line to be the star player. Talia : Wow! This is amazing. So, what are you going to do now? Nick : I’m going to the team office to talk to the coach. I' ve got to make sure he believes me.Unit 12 Dean’s Challenge Video1 Nick : Oh, good, you' re here. Coach, I' ve been trying to speak to you since last night. This whole scandal is because ... Coach : Nick, Nick, we' ve been working together for four years now. You' re my best player, and frankly, Nick, I feel like Wheat 2009.06.01Viewing , Listening & Speaking 12 we're family. Nick : Thanks, Coach. Me too. Coach: I'm sorry. I didn't know you've been having money problems. Nick : No, I haven't! I hope you don't believe those lies about me. Trust me, Coach. I have not let you down. Coach : Well, why don't you clear this whole thing up for me, then? Nick : I would love to! The truth is, it's Dean. I know it's him. Coach : Dean? Who are you talking about? Dean Bishop? Nick : Yes. Dean Bishop. His sister is involved, too. They somehow made a phony tape. His sister gave me fifty thousand dollars for a fake endorsement. Coach : And you' re saying they made it look like a bribe for sitting out the qualifying game? Nick : Exactly. Coach : But Dean? And his sister? This is hard to believe. Why would Dean do this to you? Nick : Just think about it. Dean is a great player, but he' s always in my shadow. He wants you to kick me off the team so that he can be the star. Coach : Wow! I don't know what to say. This is incredible. I hate to have to ask, but ... do you have proof? Nick : Not yet. But I' ve been working with Talia Santos at Newsline for the past day or two. I'm hoping she can help. Coach: It may be too late. The Soccer Federation has been calling me for the past two days. They want to suspend you. Nick : But what about Dean Bishop? Coach : He's going to play in the qualifying match. Next to you, he's our strongest player. Video2 Nick : Dean. Dean : Nick, buddy. Tough rap you' re taking. Is there anything I can do to help? Nick : Yes, there is something you can do. You can tell Coach what really happened. Dean : Excuse me? Nick : You know. You can tell him about this scheme of yours. Dean : Uh, what are you talking about? Nick : How you and your- so talented sister have been plotting for how long now? Dean : I don't know what you're talking about. Nick : Yeah. The two of you dreamed up that fake endorsement deal. That must have taken a lot of planning. I'm impressed. I didn't know you were that smart. Dean : You're talking crazy now. Nick : It was you Dean. I know it was you. I guess you didn't expect me to figure it out. Dean : Wow, Nick. You've, uh, you've made up quite a story there. In fact, it's one of the craziest stories I've ever heard. Nick: I don't know how you pulled it off. How you made the tape. But I know it was you and your sister. Dean : Yeah? Oh, this is so typical of you. Always so sure of yourself. Always the most popular guy on the team. Well, you're not so popular now, Nicky boy.