Lesson 11.B - part 4 – page94

Three important values:

Andy: we're back on the street for the "ask the people" portion of our show. Today our question  is what values do you think are the most important and why? Now, I just have to find some people who are willing to talk to me. Excuse me sir?

Man: yes?

Andy: My name is Andy Simons. I'm a reporter for WQZ and we're on the air. Do you have a moment to talk with us?

Man: Well, uh, I'm on my way to work.

Andy: This should just take a moment.

Man: Well, OK, but make it fast.

Andy: OK. We're asking people what they think are the most important values in today's society and why.

Man: Hmm, that's a tough one. I guess I think it's important to listen to your parents. Kids these days, my kids never listen to anything I say.

Andy: Aha, so you think it's important to respect your parents?

Man: That's right. Sorry, I've got to go. Bye.

Andy: Goodbye.boy, Was he in a hurry? Miss! Excuse me. Miss! Hello?

Woman: Hmm, yes?

Andy: Do you have a second? I'm Andy Simons from WQZ. I'm doing a radio show.

Woman: Uh-hah?

Andy: Well, um, we're asking people on the street what values they think are important and why?

Woman: I'm sorry; I don't really have much time.

Andy: It'll just take a second.

Woman: OK, then. I don't know. I guess that honesty is important. You know what they say. Honesty is the best policy.

Andy: That's interesting.

Woman: Well, I mean, you're just going to get in trouble if you're not honest. At least that's been my experience.

Andy: I see.

Woman: Listen. I have to go.

Andy: Thanks. Let's see if I can find one more person. Oops!

Woman: ouch!

Andy: I'm sorry. I didn't see you standing there behind me. Are you OK?

Woman: you stepped my toes! What are you doing standing here, anyway?

Andy: Well, actually, I'm interviewing people. I'm Andy Simons from WQZ.

Woman: what's that?

Andy: I'm Andy Simons. From the radio station WQZ. I'm doing on the street interviews.

Woman: Oh, OK.

Andy: We're asking people about values. What values do you think are most important in today's society?

Woman: Privacy. I'd have to say privacy. I think people need to respect each other's privacy. Like right now. You really need to leave me alone. Ha!

Andy: Uh, oh, well, um, sorry. Uh, folks, that's all the time we have today for our shows. Today's question was: " what values do you think are important in today's society and why?" after this experience, I'd have to say that one thing we all need to work on is being kinder, especially to news reporters. This sure is a tough job. This is Andy Simons of WQZ radio station signing off until next time.

 

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Lesson 11.A - part 2 – page88

Finders keepers:

1: Aaron:

I was with my son at the supermarket. He was about eight years old at the time, and he found a wallet on the floor. Inside it was a hundred dollar bill! A hundred dollar! He picked it up and got all excited. In fact, neither of us could really believe it. He started talking about all the things he would buy. Right away I told him that we couldn't keep it. He seemed disappointed at first. We started asking people if they had lost anything. After asking around for a while, we hadn't found anyone and I was beginning to think we had asked everyone. But then, as we were walking to the front of the store, I noticed a man, actually my son noticed him, pacing back and forth, shaking his hand and muttering something. I thought it was probably his wallet, so we asked him and it was. My son felt better when he saw how relieved the man was about getting his money back. That was our good deed for the day, and the man gave my son ten dollars as a reward for returning the wallet.

2: Leanne:

I was on a train from Washington to New York last month when I found a book lying under my seat. It was so strange. It was just a little book not an expensive one. It was probably only worth a few dollars. Well, I really wanted to read it. It was pretty interesting, and by the end of the trip I was still reading it, so I decided to keep it. I took it home and finished it. Now, every time I see it on my bookshelf, I wonder if I shouldn't have taken it or not. I mean, do you think I should have returned it to the train conductor? Who knows? Like I said, it wasn't a very expensive book, so I didn't really feel guilty about taking it.