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Waiter Would you like anything to drink? started to rain on my way home. It cost me much,
Kate Yes, a glass of lemonade, please. coach.
Waiter Certainly. What about some dessert? We have pumpkin Coach That’s right, Peter. It seems to be so. Get a good rest
cheesecake, apple pie, tiramisu, chocolate mousse. and take plenty of Vitamin C now. If there is no change,
Kate Oh, dessert is my weakness. Chocolate mousse sounds see a doctor. Let me know if you need something.
great! Peter Thanks, coach, I will.
Waiter Of course, ma’am. I’ll be back soon. Tapescript 7.3.1
Kate Perfect. Can’t wait.
Waiter Here they are! Enjoy your meal… Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia are must-
Kate Thanks. see places in Turkey as members of the UNESCO World Heritage
List. And if you should visit the area, one of the most interesting
After Kate has her lunch... spots to visit is Derinkuyu Underground City. It is located in
Waiter Would you like anything else? Derinkuyu district of Nevşehir, what was then called Cappadocia.
Kate No, thank you. Just the bill, please...
Waiter Here it is, ma’am. How would you like to pay? It is an ancient multi-level underground city with a depth of 60
Kate In cash, thank you very much. meters. It is large enough to keep as many as 20,000 people
together with their animals and food stores in. It is the largest
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underground city in Turkey and is one of the several underground
Susan Hi, Ricardo, how are you? complexes throughout Cappadocia.
Ricardo Hi, Susan. Just back from vacation.
Susan Vacation? I didn’t know that. So, where were you? According to the Turkish Department of Culture, the Phrygians built
Ricardo In southwest Turkey. A village called Dalyan. the underground city initially in the soft volcanic rock of the area in
Susan Great. People say that’s a nice touristic destination. Did the 8th–7th centuries BC. Later, the Byzantines completed and fully
you like it ? formed the city during the Byzantine era because they needed
Ricardo Very much. Can’t wait for a new vacation there. shelters during the Arab-Byzantine wars (780–1180 CE). They used
Susan Were you alone or with the family? the underground city for protection from the enemies. The city was
Ricardo It was a family vacation. Everyone enjoyed it. connected with other underground cities through long tunnels.
Susan How nice! What was the weather like? Was it warm They had ventilations for air, water sources, tools for wars, large
enough? rooms to store food and rooms for religious education in.
Ricardo We were very lucky. It was sunny and hot every day.
Susan Wow! Did you swim? In 1963, a resident of the area found a mysterious room behind a
Ricardo Of course, we did. There was a nice beach close to our wall in his home. Experts and archaeologists arrived and
hotel. We spent a lot of time there. It was not crowded rediscovered the underground city. They kept digging and reached
at all and the sea water was crystal clear. the tunnel network. Turkish authorities opened the underground
Susan That’s really good luck. Did you visit another destination city to visitors in 1969. It is one of the top tourist attractions of
nearby? Turkey today.
Ricardo Yes, on the last day. We went to Köyceğiz to get some Tapescript 8.1.1
souvenirs. And one was for you.
Susan That’s very thoughtful of you! Thanks a million. Did you Dear customers! Welcome to the Stax Hotels. Before the check-in
have a good time there? process, I’d like to remind you some details about our hotel rules.
Ricardo It was awesome, Susan. The lake view, friendly people, First of all, you must check out before 10 a.m. Second, you have
everything. You should see it. to leave your keys with the reception before going out. Also,
Susan I surely will. OK, then. I should visit you to get my remember that our staff members don’t have to take care of your
souvenir. Ha ha ha! children. Lastly, you must finish your breakfast by 10:30. Welcome
Ricardo OK. You are welcome! again. Enjoy your stay!
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Peter Hello, coach. 1 Dylan Has the doctor seen you yet, Mark?
Coach Hi, Peter. Are you ready for the training? Mark No, he hasn’t. He’s with another patient now.
Peter No coach, unfortunately no. I don’t feel well, at all. 2 Sam Have you had your breakfast, Lisa?
Coach Oh! What’s the matter with you? Lisa Yes, I have. I’m full now.
Peter I have no idea, coach. I feel totally exhausted and my 3 Mike’s Mom Has your father taken his pills, Mike?
stomach burns. Mike Yes, he has just taken them.
Coach Hmm … Did you sleep well? 4 Todd Have you finished your project, Kenny?
Peter I did. I had a good night’s sleep. Kenny Yes. I have already finished it.
Coach Did you eat the dinner out? 5 Jane Have Michelle and Tim got married yet?
Peter No, I cooked at home. There was no problem with the John No, not yet. They are still engaged.
food. All were fresh and homemade. 6 George Has Linda arrived home?
Coach Interesting. What did you do? How did that happen? Teresa No, she is still at work.
You were healthy and energetic in the training Tapescript 8.3.1
yesterday.
Peter I don’t know, coach. Perhaps I caught a cold while I 1 Operator Nine-one-one, operator. What’s your emergency?
walked home in the rain after the training. Caller Help, please. I need a doctor immediately!
Coach Come on, Peter! Don’t tell me that you did not have Operator Tell me the problem, ma’am.
your umbrella with you. Caller Oh, my husband is on the floor!!!
Peter I forgot it in the gym and felt lazy to go back when it Operator Ma’am, calm down! Take deep breaths, please.

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