VII. Suggested activities
1. Speak on the following situation: yesterday you went shopping and spent much
money. Tell your parents/wife/husband what you spent it on.
2. Compare supermarkets and malls.
3. Make up a dialogue; you are going shopping. You discuss what you need and
what place you would better go to. You decide to go to the Mall, because it has a better
choice. Then you choose things discussing sizes, colors and fashion
Lesson 10
MEETING AN ATTORNEY
I. NOTE
In the United States there are probably more lawyers per capita than in any other
country in the world. Americans go to lawyers to get divorced, to establish their wills,
to sue others or to protect themselves from someone who is suing them, and to seek
counsel in case of allegations of civil or criminal wrongdoing.
It is not unusual for a person to leave part or all of their estate to a long-lost or
distant relative. Sometimes there are special conditions that must be satisfied before
any money is paid, as we see in this dialogue.
However, for a deceased person to ask someone to relive her youth by traveling
to the places she once lived does seem rather strange.
II. DIALOGUE
Mr. Young: Your aunt Stephanie was a fine lady. She certainly thought a lot of you.
As you know, she had no other descendants. So she wanted to leave you the bulk of her
estate.
You: I can't believe it. I hardly knew her.
Mr. Young: Well, it's right here in her will. You can claim your inheritance as soon as
you meet the stated requirements.
You: What requirements?
Mr. Young: After settling in the U.S. as a child, your aunt fell in love in her adopted
country. She was especially fond of Atlanta, Washington, Chicago and California.
She wanted you to visit some of the places she enjoyed so much.
You: That seems easy enough. Anything else?
Mr. Young: Here is a sealed envelope with instructions about each place. When you arrive
in Washington, for example, open it. Then you'll know what to do.
You: This is all very strange.
Mr. Young: Yes, it's strange but worth the trouble, I think. When you finish your "treasure
hunt" and return to Atlanta, I'll give you your check.
(You leave the attorney's office and return to your hotel room. It's time to plan your odyssey
through the United States)
IV. IDIOMS
Stick to One's Guns
(maintain one's position)
In spite of the fact that it was inadvisable to have a controversial figure address the
club, the chairman stuck to his guns and insisted that it would make good sense to hear
the other side of the question before taking a vote on the issue. He maintained his
opinion and position on the matter, even though a number of members tried to make
him change his mind.
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