Dramatic Listening... the podcast where you learn English by listening to radio plays

Photo by Brian Harrington Spier [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia CommonsAMAH SERRIBI: I have been privileged. Ah, you are perhaps interested in a fine Bocara rug, at great sacrifice price.BARRIE CRAIG: Mr. Serribi, please! Let go of my coat lapels! Barrie Craig Helps a Fellow Private Eye Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator is a hard-boiled detective radio play that aired from 1951-1955. This play is called "Blood Money" which is money gained at the expense of someone else. One man gets the money easily, but it costs another man, perhaps in terms of his human rights, his freedom, or his life. I have broken the play into several parts. Part 1 is both scene 1 and 2. In Scene 1, Barrie Craig is asked to do a job to help out an older detective, Max Marcy. He needs to find a man called Anatol Barbar. They discuss Max's financial situation and why he can't really retire. Max doesn't have much money saved up to retire on. They both agree that they barely make enough to live on. And yet, it is a tough job for an older man. The hard boiled detective usually works alone, and often gets beaten up. Craig helps Max out as a favor; he does not want to be paid. He just hopes someone will do the same for him someday when he is older. In scene 2, Barrie follows the cold trail and comes up with the information the other detective needed. It was easy, but he figures he was just lucky. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL008 Keywords on QuizletDL008 Supplementary Words on Quizlet Why is Max having a difficult time doing his job? Is he asking Barrie for a big favor or just a small favor? Please leave a reply below.

In "Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator —Blood Money, Scenes 3, 4, & 5 Photo by Bigstock Photo: Yatso Max: When I found the fire, I knew at once you’d find Anatol Barbar dead.   Loyalties of the Hard-Boiled Detective We’ve met Barrie Craig now and we can begin to identify some of his characteristics that make him a fairly typical hard-boiled detective. We heard him chat with Max Marcy and take on a job for him. He showed care and concern for the older detective, rather than feeling competitive. He even agreed to work for nothing, just asking Max to pay for his expenses. A hard-boiled detective lives by a set of rules, a code of ethics. This code defines what he considers right and wrong, moral and immoral. But sometimes the rules of his code conflict with one another. In Blood Money, we see some potential for conflict. For example, these three rules could conflict: 1. be dedicated to your client2. be objective, therefore don’t get too close to your client3. be loyal to your profession Barrie is dedicated to his client. This dedication to the client is part of the code of ethics, but in this episode, his client is another private eye, Max Marcy. Normally, the hard-boiled detective will distance himself from his client, not get socially involved, so that he can remain objective – so that he can look at the evidence he finds all the while remaining open to any possibility, even if it means that he comes to suspect his client. With Max Marcy as a client, it is a little more complicated than that because Barrie and Max work in the same business, the same profession. Not only do they already know each other somewhat, he has another item on his code of ethics, which says that he should be loyal to his profession. So he needs to hold Max at arms length, yet be loyal to him. Above all, if Barrie senses any ethical conflicts, he will follow one rule above all others – he will be loyal to his own personal sense of justice. Above all, be loyal to your own personal sense of justice We don’t see it yet, but Barrie may be forced to make such a decision. Plot: [Warning -- Spoilers!] In today’s podcast, we’ll listen to scenes 3, 4, and 5. In scene 3, Barrie Craig reports back to Max Marcy about what he has learned of Anatol Barbar’s whereabouts. Basically, he has done what Max hired him to do, but he offers to go the extra mile and verify the facts – check it out for himself. Max is okay with this as long as Barrie Craig doesn’t make Barbar suspect that he is being followed by a detective. In scene 4, while Barrie Craig is verifying Barbar's whereabouts, he finds Anatol Barbar all right, but he is dead. His death was made to look like as suicide, as if he had hanged himself, but Barrie finds evidence that it was murder. In scene 5, Barrie tells Max that Anatol Barbar is dead. Max isn’t surprised. Listen and find out why Max suspected that Barrie would find him dead. After hearing Max’s reasoning, Barrie notes that the killer will have to kill again in order to cover up the first murder. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL009 Keywords on QuizletDL009 Supplementary Words on Quizlet Who will the murderer try to kill next? Why?

Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator -Blood Money, Scene 6 & 7 Photo by Bigstock Photo: gualtiero Max: He escaped you? Barrie: Totally. He was staked out somewhere on one of the roofs. On that, frankly, I never figured.   The Hard-Boiled Detective's Code of Ethics: Before we get on with the story, I want to say a little more about the hard-boiled detective’s code of ethics. This is the moral code that guides his decisions. In the last podcast, I mentioned that the hard-boiled detective is: dedicated to his client has to remain objective, therefore he doesn’t get too close to his client loyal to his profession (helping the older detective b/c it seems like the right thing to do) above all, he is loyal to his own personal sense of justice Today, I’d like to add a few more items to that list: economical in his expenses and personal habits (He's not going to surprise Max Marcy with a big bill; instead, he says, “Its free, just pay my expenses” – and there is no mention of expensive/comfortable modes of travel, fancy restaurants, or 5 star hotels) cooperative, to some degree, with the police (today in scene 6, Barrie Craig decides to get some help from the police) unwilling to be duped (fooled, tricked) by anyone. Craig already feels duped by Max’s client, alias Alan Merritt. He and Max had both been used by Merritt to find Anatol Barbar just so that Merritt could kill Barbar. Craig despises Merritt for using him. His feelings of hatred for Merritt drive him to solve this case. He is not willing to let Merritt have the last laugh. Today, in scene 6, Craig carries out his plan to dupe Merritt into getting caught. When some attempts on Max Marcy's life are made, Barrie will step in and catch the killer. That's the plan. Let’s listen to see if he is successful. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL010 Keywords on QuizletDL010 Supplementary Words on Quizlet What kinds of attempts are made on Max Marcie's life? What do you think of Barrie using Max as bait to help him find the murderer?

[Bigstock Photo by zurijeta]Old friends and business associates pay their last respects to Anatol Barbar.   Parting with an old friend In part 4 of Blood Money, Barrie Craig is somewhat at a loss for what to do. He has no clue to follow that could lead him on to the next phase of his investigation, so he retraces his steps to Amar Serrebi, the rug dealer and corresponding secretary for the Oriental carpet dealers' trade association. Barrie starts out by pressing him for names of some old friends of Anatol Barbar. Serrebi's memory is jogged and he tells Craig about a woman who used to work in Mecca Bazaar with Barbar, but no one has seen her for several years. In hopes of drawing out this lead, Barrie turns to the topic of the funeral arrangements. He thinks that if news gets out that it is a pauper's funeral and that Barbar will be buried in a potter's field, his old friends and acquaintances would feel sentimental, remember old times, and feel the need to show up at the funeral to pay their last respects to him. Serrebi becomes key in carrying this out. It pays off. At the funeral, Serrebi points out Neala Ghallard, who proves to be a good lead for Barrie Craig. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL011 Keywords on QuizletDL011 Supplementary Words on Quizlet What useful information did Barrie Craig learn from Neala Ghallard?

Max: Yeah, these new ramifications, a lot of it none of our business as private operatives.   Should we drop the investigation? Blood Money, Part 5,Scene 11 Barrie, Craig — Confidential Investigator [17 min 31 sec – 19 min 31 sec]   Barrie shares what he has learned from Neala Ghallard with Max Marcie. They discuss their prime suspect, his likely motive, and the implications of going on with their investigation. In other words, if they continue investigating this murder, how is it going to end? Will they be satisfied with what they find out and who they have to punish or will the name of an outstanding citizen be ruined? Max wants to back off, stop investigating. He hopes he can persuade Barrie to do the same. But this is where we see Barrie Craig’s character come through — he remains loyal to his own sense of justice. If it turns out that someone from the upper class has committed this murder, Barrie Craig thinks that person should be punished just like anyone else. They should not get off easy just because they are rich or because of their good reputation. Even if a murder victim is a criminal, his murder should not go unpunished. The law treats each person equally. Barrie wants to see the law carried out with all honesty. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL012 Keywords on QuizletDL012 Supplementary Words on Quizlet Should they drop the investigation ? Who do you agree with, Max or Barrie?

Blood Money — Part 6 Scene 12 [19 min 31 sec ~ 23 min 00 sec] Photo by Bigstock Photo: stokkete Wynn Blake looked every inch his role in life — gray, distinguished, with a stiff aristocratic spine, a polished surface veneer, with only one thing marring him — his eyes. I’d never seen sadder eyes.   Barrie Craig visits Wynn Blake, his prime suspect. Blake has become his suspect because he had motive – he was named in Anatol Barbar’s letter as the man being blackmailed. Barrie knows that blackmail victims sometimes turn on their oppressor. Perhaps they have no more money to turn over to the blackmailer. Perhaps they've just 'had enough' and cannot tolerate being victimized any longer. You can hardly blame the victim for wanting to get out from under the blackmailer's thumb, but can murder ever be justified? Isn't there a better way, a legal way? Why not report this abuse to the police? Of course, that would mean coming clean with whatever the blackmailer has on you, but choosing to take the law into your own hands by murdering him instead is very risky. If you got caught, not only would you be tried for the original crime (if it were a crime), but you would also be tried for murder. Barrie notes that Blake fits the stereotype of an aristocrat — he looks very distinguished and has a proud air about him that impresses some, but the hardboiled detective is not impressed with the upper class; he relates better to the man on the street, the average guy. In spite of that, Blake tells Craig what Barbar had on him. He knows that the truth is going to come out sooner or later, so he chooses to reveal his secret now to get out from under Craig's suspicion that he murdered Barbar. He strongly refuses to confess to murder. However, his son knew of the blackmail situation, so when Barrie leaves Blake, he has a new lead.   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL013 Keywords on QuizletDL013 Supplementary Words on QuizletDL013 More Supplementary Words on Quizlet Does Wynn Blake  seem guilty to you? Would you blame him if he had murdered Barbar? Please leave a comment.

Photo by Bigstock Photo: Karimala Barrie: I, uh, swiped a photograph of the sonoff his bureau top. This, Max.Max: Hmm.Barrie: Handsome kid, huh?Max: Yes, strapping.   Blood Money, Part 7 [23 min 00 sec ~ 27 min 32 sec] This episode wraps up the Blood Money case. Barrie cracks the case. He explains his new theory to Max and reconstructs the crime. Scene 13: Questioning another suspect In Scene 13, Barrie goes to the university campus to question Stewart Blake. Stewart immediately confesses to the murder, but Barrie Craig is not convinced. He seems rather proud of his act of bravery and says his father would not have had the guts to do it. He is even able to show Barrie his receipt for the $300 retainer fee he paid to Max Marcy to find Barbar -- and it is initialed M.M., most likely Max Marcy. The receipt links him to the crime, but it is not the only conclusion we can draw. He may have really intended to sue Anatol Barbar, not murder him. So why would an innocent man confess to murder? Stewart sees that the detective knows about the blackmail. It looks like motive. Since he didn't kill Barbar, he concludes that his father must have. He rushes to confess to save his father. He would rather take the blame than see his father punished for the crime. It's honorable, but Barrie sees through it. Barrie was quick to see that it was a false confession because he was impressed with Stewart's good looks. Now of course, good looking people are just as likely to commit a crime as average looking, plain people. But Stewart had been described to him before as "average". Barrie swipes a photo of Stewart to show Max later. Scene 14: Barrie Reconstructs the Crime Barrie realizes that he has been lied to. This realization makes him throw out his working theory and construct a new one. He tells Max his new theory, reconstructs how he thinks the crime must have really happened, and then goes on to arrest a most unlikely suspect. You'll have to listen to find out who it is. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL014 Keywords on QuizletDL014 Supplementary Words on QuizletDL014 More Supplementary Words on Quizlet Free MP3: Radio Play without the teacher Review time: Listen to the whole play again, from beginning to end, Length: [28:54]. Login to download the free MP3.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Why did Max ask for Barrie's help in the first place? Did he expect Barrie to solve the case?

Photo by Bigstock Photo: PHOTOCREO Michal Bednarek"I deduce you live somewhere below, and I know you own a cat which is named, quaintly enough, Ambrose, but where do we go from there?"   What is a Hostage of Love? "Hostage of Love" is a romance, a love story. Can love take you hostage? A hostage, after all, is someone who is taken captive and used by their captors to negotiate deals to get whatever it is that they want. The hostage's freedom has been taken away from him. That doesn't sound much like a love story!  In this story, we don't have a hostage taking, but in English, we use the word hostage in another way as well. A hostage can be a person who is controlled by something else. It doesn't have to be a 'bad man' that controls the hostage. You might be a hostage to something or of something, like love. So a hostage of love is someone who is overpowered by strong feelings of love. Their emotions control them more than their rational mind. They make choices based on their emotions instead of making the best logical decision. But it's not so bad — the feeling is great! "Hostage of Love" will be told in four parts, DL015-DL018. Scene 1: A cat for a matchmaker When Francis' cat, Ambrose, goes missing, Francis has a good idea of where to find him. He is in the habit of wandering off and going to visit a kind neighbor lady who feeds him salmon. But the kind old lady has moved, so Ambrose contents himself with visiting the new tenant, Casey. He takes over Casey's easy-chair and sits there like a king. When Francis climbs the fire escape to find Ambrose, she meets Casey for the first time. In this scene, we start to form our opinions of what kind of people Francis and Casey are.     Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL015 Keywords on Quizlet After listening to the podcast, please comment. Do you have a cat or a dog? If your pet likes someone they just met, do you feel more comfortable being around that person? What do you think of Casey? Should Francis get to know him better? He seems to think he would be a good catch, but would he be? What do you think? If you have any questions about how to use the vocabulary, feel free to ask about that too.

Photo by Bigstock Photo: Heatray"To be more explicit, I'd like two dozen red roses," Casey announced.   Casey, playboy or  man of purpose? As this episode begins, we see Francis at work in her flower shop when Casey comes in. Francis and Casey start dating, but they also have a business relationship. When your girlfriend runs a flower shop, this might not be the wisest thing to do. But people often mix business with pleasure. A businessman might take an important client out for a game of golf. While the client is enjoying the game of golf, he is more likely to feel good about doing business with this man. There is a good chance that he ends up agreeing to a big business deal before their game is done. Let’s see how Francis and Casey do at mixing business with pleasure. The drive to the countryside was a 'swell' date, but in today's world, Francis would have called it 'awesome'. The next day, Casey shows up at the flower shop and has two-dozen roses sent to a woman. How could Francis not have felt a little angry. She coldly carries on with it as if it is business as usual, but you know she's wondering who the other woman is. And what did that woman do to rate two dozen red roses? Casey sets her up and then dispels her worries by telling her that the recipient is 'a kind-hearted motherly soul' who practically raised him. Well, that didn't sound like a romantic relationship, so Francis could breathe easy again. What's more, Casey still seems interested — he invites her to the symphony! Should she go?   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL016 Keywords on Quizlet What do you think of Casey? He seems quite romantic, but is he just a playboy? If Francis wants a serious relationship, is she wasting her time with Casey? What do you think of his boldness and of Francis playing hard to get? Is she just playing hard to get, or does she have some real reservations about getting involved in this relationship? What do you think of their dating game? Please leave a comment.  And don’t forget to vote on the kind of story you’d like to hear next. I welcome your feedback and comments.

Photo by Bigstock Photo: Bialasiewicz"I thought I recognized the name," said Aggie. "It's here in the paper right on the front page."   Things really heat up in today's episode. Relationships go through some rocky times, and Francis and Casey's is no different. In our last episode, Francis became suspicious that Casey was dating other women when Casey had her send roses to a woman named 'Viva Cramer'. When Casey explained that Viva had practically raised him, Francis realized that this woman wasn't a girlfriend and she quickly got over her worries. But in this episode, Francis hears some news about Viva Cramer. Aggie reads it to her from the morning paper. (This really must be a small town newspaper because Aggie finds the news of Viva's divorce right on the front page.) It isn't so much the divorce that bothers Fran as it is Viva's age. When she hears that Viva is only 31 years old, she immediately thinks, "What a scoundrel! He has another woman!" When Casey drops in, he is met with sarcasm and a cold shoulder. He has no idea what has gotten in to Fran, and apparently, Aggie doesn't understand it either.  But I'm sure you won't be left in the dark — you'll understand it from Fran's point of view. Take note of the sarcasm and you'll see how  couples sometimes fight in English.   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL017 Keywords on Quizlet Well, unfortunately, we leave Francis sobbing, very upset. She feels tricked by that scoundrel, Casey. She doesn’t feel like his special ‘one and only’ anymore. Can you understand her pain? What about Casey’s confusion? He really doesn’t seem to get it, does he? Can you think of any other explanation for Casey sending roses to a young woman who just got divorced? Leave your ideas in the Comments below. I’m curious to see what you come up with.

Photo by Bigstock Photo: palangsiNeighbor: This gas is terrible. I’ll get the window open.Francis: Oh, Casey! Casey, Darling!Neighbor: There, that’s better! It’ll air out in a minute. Where is it coming from?Francis: The stove. I turned it off. Do you think he…   A Critical Moment Well, the tension comes to a head in today’s episode. You’ll remember, in our last episode, Francis was pretty upset at Casey. The flowers he sent to another woman didn’t go to a little old lady, but to a young woman recently divorced. It really seems like Casey has been playing with Fran’s heart. She is rightfully upset. But in today’s episode, when Casey is about to slip away from her for good, Fran realizes how much he means to her — love is proven through crisis. Sometimes it is in those critical moments in life, when the situation could just as easily go one way as the other, when there is a lot at stake — a lot that could be lost, we act decisively. Those moments call for quick decisions. They cut through all of the doubts that have been cautioning us and reveal the heart's true feelings. If we act quickly, we've probably based our actions on our feelings rather than logically reasoning things out. So people make rash decisions, like jumping into the water to save a drowning friend — even though they are tired themselves and don't have any training as a lifeguard. We think of them as heroes for trying, for disregarding their own safety for the sake of another person's life — even if they fail or die trying. In today's episode, Fran throws caution to the wind. She makes commitments that a mere 12 hours before she wasn't ready to make.  Listen and try to understand Fran's situation. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL018 Keywords on Quizlet Free MP3: Radio Play without the teacher Review time: Listen to the whole play again, from beginning to end, Length: [15:06]. Login to download the free MP3.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. So, what do you think? Casey’s dark family secrets are all out in the open. That’s better. Knowing about them earlier would have saved Fran a lot of mental anguish. They seem like two ‘love birds’ now, but with divorce running in Casey’s family…well, what do you think? Should Fran marry him? If she did, how long do you predict their marriage would last? If you were Fran’s best friend, would you be warning her or congratulating her? Leave a comment and let us know. 

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Stanley Springs Matter, Scene 1 Photo by Bigstock Photo: JacobLundED: Here’s the letter I mentioned to you. Very brief. JOHNNY: Hmm, unsigned. He’s not generous with details, is he? ED: No, nothing but a bald accusation.   Johnny Dollar, Freelance Investigator Johnny is a freelance investigator. He was known for padding his expense account -- writing down costs a little higher than they really were, or just spending more than was really necessary and enjoying the good life. When we listen to these old dramas now, his prices sound mighty cheap, but really they weren't. Most hard-boiled detectives had a strong sense of justice, and that was more important to them than a big pay off. Johnny wants to see justice done too, but he also sees his clients, insurance companies, as rich and able to afford his services. Johnny hires himself out on contract assignments to insurance companies. He is usually working the insurance angle on a case — before paying an insurance claim, the company wants to make sure it is not being scammed, especially if the insurance was really high or if something looks suspicious. Johnny works alone – he has no partner, not even a secretary to take down his notes (like other hard-boiled detectives had). Johnny fills out his own expense account, and when an airfare or cab fare is recorded, it serves to move us on to the next scene.  Between scenes, Johnny often comments on the case, and we see people and events from his perspective. Eight actors played the role of Johnny Dollar over the 12 years it was on the air (1949-1962). Edmond O’Brian, the actor in this story, was #2. He played the part like a typical hardboiled detective -- streetwise and cynical. Because he is always meeting bad people in his line of business, he expects the worst. But he knows that not everyone is bad. It's his job to be good at sizing people up so that he knows when to be guarded and when he has found someone he can trust. The Plot: In scene 1 of the Stanley Springs Matter, Johnny Dollar, freelance insurance investigator, is asked to look into a case that began with an anonymous tip – a short, unsigned letter had come to Financial Surety, an insurance company, about a company in which they had invested. Because Financial Surety had bought a lot of shares in that company, they had a say in how the company ran its business. The writer of the note accuses the company of behind the scenes illegal operations. He hopes that Financial Surety cares enough to do something about it. Johnny takes on the case. He needs to assess the situation to determine if the note is for real or if it is a prank. To do this, he'll have to go undercover.   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL019 Keywords on Quizlet It sounds like an interesting case. I wonder what kind of illegal shipment it is that the short letter referred to. This cotton gin is in the southwest of the United States, so when they talk about smuggling across the border, it is something coming in from Mexico. What do you suspect is getting smuggled in? This old-time radio play was broadcast in 1951, but is this kind of smuggling still a problem today? Make your guesses in the comments below.

Johnny Dollar and the Stanley Springs Matter, Scenes 2 & 3 Image by Bigstock Photos: studiostoks"It seemed to me that she, as well as I, was leaving things unsaid. And I wondered if her warm friendly approach wouldn’t be a good method of finding out why any stranger dropped into Stanley Springs."   Setting and Main Characters: Photo: By NOAA George E. Marsh Album, theb1365, Historic C&GS Collection - Public Domain The town was dusty, set in a depression of the desert that’s called Stanley Springs Valley. It was a company-built town, two dirty streets, saloons, a few cafes, a few stores made up the center of town. The rest was a cluster of identical white dwellings.   Undercover: Johnny Dollar hops off the bus in Stanley Springs. Most likely, very few passengers got off with him. Stanley Springs isn't exactly a tourist destination. It's a company town. It has one industry only and the businesses in the town are really just there to serve the employees of that company. Johnny has arrived undercover, pretending to be a journalist. Sometimes when the police go undercover, they might even get involved with a gang of criminals. They might even have to commit crimes to prove themselves to the gang. Johnny doesn't go that far, but his cover is a good choice. As a journalist, it makes sense that he is asking questions and snooping around the place. He's hoping he doesn't alert suspicion. He hopes the company carries on with 'business as usual' so that he can see what it is that they are up to. As soon as he arrives, Johnny starts to meet people. The first is Ann, a nightclub singer. She's very friendly, but why? Is she hoping Johnny is a detective come to help them, or is she a company spy? The next day, Johnny goes to the Stanley Springs company and meets the manager, Norman Steger. Steger, in turn, introduces him to the chief clerk, Phillips and the shipping clerk, Childs. First impressions: When you meet someone for the first time, you make associations, likening him or her to someone you’ve met before. That may be based on their looks, their body language, how they interact with others, even their voice quality and tone. Because they remind you of someone else, you wonder if they are like them in other ways too. For the time being, you slot them together with that similar person in your mind. Our brains like to organize new information to help us remember it, so slotting someone with other people he seems to be like is a normal first step. Our working hypothesis is that they are alike in other ways as well. Can you trust your first impressions? How reliable are the opinions you form on your first meeting? They can prove helpful or misleading. Are you open to changing your initial opinion of someone? What about a detective like Johnny Dollar? Should he be confident that his first impressions are right? Listen and see what you think of Johnny’s first impressions of Stanley Springs and some key people there. I’m especially curious to hear what you think of Anne – Is she going to be a help to Johnny, or is she trapping him? In hard-boiled detective fiction, there is often a beautiful woman who becomes the detective’s love interest to one degree or another. He is drawn to her, but he knows she could be a trap – someone tricking him into revealing who he really is, who he’s working for, and what he knows. She might even lure him into a dangerous place where is beaten up or killed. This kind of role is called the ‘femme fatale’. The label comes from French, but it is quite similar to English. ‘Femme’ reminds us of the English words ‘ female’ and ‘feminine’, so this means she is a woman — a very sexy, feminine woman. And ‘fatale’ means ‘fatal’ in English. So getting involved with her could be fatal — it could result in your death.  She's getting herself too involved to be neutral, so she must be either good or bad. Is Anne a victim or the femme fatale?   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Stanley Springs Matter, Scenes 4 & 5 Photo by Bigstock Photo: YsbrandCosjinNORMAN STEGER: I’ve had my doubts about himfor quite a while. I think there’s something wrong with him.JOHNNY DOLLAR: Like what?NORMAN STEGER: Something about his past that he’s hiding. I’ve even thought he may have a criminal record. When he met you, it was almost like he was afraid you’d come out here after him.   Johnny's cover bores him: Johnny carries out his undercover investigation by spending a good part of the day counting bales of cotton. As a journalist writing an article for the textile magazine, this was necessary. Little did he know that while he was carrying out the sleepy counting job, Steger was making sure Phillips wouldn't be talking. When the 5 o'clock bell rang and everyone got off work, Johnny went in search of Phillips, but Phillips was nowhere to be found. Surprisingly, Steger gives him a lead. The run around: Steger  said he had sent Phillips home early with a stomachache. Now, the polite thing to do would be to let Phillips rest. He probably wouldn't be feeling up to an interview now, but Steger sent Johnny after him. "He may be sicker than he thinks," he said, insinuating that it was not a typical stomachache that Phillips suffered from. Choosing his words carefully, Steger implied that he had hurt Phillips and yet he seems to want Johnny to find him. Perhaps this a warning to Johnny not to dig any further. Johnny follows the lead, but still can't find Phillips. In his search for Phillips, Johnny talked first to Steger and later to Anne. Steger wasn't being very clear, and Anne doesn't want to talk. Having no other leads, Johnny is forced to reveal his true identity to Anne to earn her trust. Listen and find out why he decides he has to trust Anne. He really doesn't have much to go on. Do you think this was the right move to make?   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL021 Keywords on Quizlet Johnny is being given quite the run around. He can’t find Phillips anywhere. He decides to let down his guard and trust Anne because he sees her photo in Phillips’ house. He’s acting on his theory that Phillips is the whistle-blower, but he doesn’t have proof of this yet. Can he really trust Anne, or is she the ‘femme fatale’? Johnny is probably still a little uneasy about this. Leave your comments below. Tell us what you think happened to Phillips, and whether or not Johnny should trust Anne.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Stanley Springs Matter, Scenes 6-8 Photo by Bigstock Photo: Quality Stock ArtsJOHNNY DOLLAR: I’m going to get word out. I’m going to call the nearest Treasury Department office.ANNE: Oh, no, Johnny! This is Stanley Springs. The company owns everything and Stager has thought of everything. There’s only one telephone in town. That’s in the company office.   A surprising tip: Johnny is having a hard time finding his supposed whistleblower, Phillips. When Anne gets off work at 4 in the morning, he talks to her. He takes the risk of blowing his cover to earn her trust. He lets her know who he really is and why he’s there. By doing this, he finds out what Anne knows. Phillips is, indeed, the whistleblower - the one who sent the mysterious note.  Surprisingly, it is through a tip from Childs that he finds Phillips. Why does the company seem to want him to find some things out? It's a real 'cat and mouse game' that the Stanley Springs company is playing with Johnny - letting him think he's getting close to rescuing Phillips, getting word out, and escaping from Stanley Springs, but all the while controlling how much Johnny can really do. Steger and the company believe that, in the end, they will crush Johnny and prevent him from reaching his goal.     Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL022 Keywords on Quizlet Johnny knows for sure that Phillips is the whistleblower, but he isn’t able to protect him. Phillips is dead and Anne is likely the next target… or is she really the ‘femme fatale’? Have you figured that out yet?  When Johnny found Phillips dead, he also found something that proved to him that it wasn’t suicide. But he called it a worthless piece of evidence. What could it be? What did the killer leave behind at the crime scene? And if it proved to Johnny that it wasn’t suicide, why does he call it ‘worthless’ — of no value? Any guesses? Leave your comments below.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar -- Scenes 9 & 10 Photo by Bigstock Photo: Innovated CapturesNORMAN STEGER: For a textile writer, you seem to know quite a bit about these things. JOHNNY DOLLAR: I think we understand each other now, Stager. NORMAN STEGER: I hope you do." When Confronted with the Truth, Bluff Steger shows interest in Johnny's assessment of the Stanley Springs company. He wants to know what he thinks of Philips committing suicide. Johnny's answer will let Steger know if Johnny is a threat to his secret operations or not. Johnny quits tip toeing around and plainly states, 'It wasn't suicide." When confronted with the truth about Philips’ death, Steger acts like it doesn't matter to him what Johnny thinks. He says he's sure Johnny has no hard evidence against him. Since Steger seems so nonchalant about it, Johnny risks going for the phone to get word out. Steger instructs Childs to deal with this threat and Johnny takes a beating.   Caring for the Wounded Later, Anne and Johnny share a few tender moments while she looks after his wounds. She tempts him to put the case aside for a while, but Johnny can't. Steger has just revealed his fear that Johnny might have enough to put him behind bars, but Johnny is confronted by the fact that he has yet to find a way to let the proper authorities know. Photo by Bigstock Photo: stokkete JOHNNY DOLLAR: Nah, I don’t want you to go — not for a while. ANNE: All right, Johnny. JOHNNY DOLLAR: I’ve been trying to think what this day would have been without you. ANNE: If I’ve helped you, I’m glad. The Fight Scene Johnny is being true to his calling as a hard-boiled detective. Unlike classical detectives, like Sherlock Holmes, who have only to use their brains and  keen sense of observation to solve their cases, the gritty North American hard-boiled detectives often take a beating.Being faced with tough brawling criminals calls for being tough in return, so sometimes they come to blows. They get into fights and are often knocked out. While half out of it, they might even have a vision. When they come to, they see the situation more clearly and have the resolution necessary to see it through to the end when they finally solve the case. Well, Johnny doesn’t get knocked out this time, so no vision either, but his fight does show us that he’s willing to take risks to bring Stager to justice.   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL023 Keywords on Quizlet Johnny put up a brave fight, but didn’t achieve his goal of getting word out about the company’s criminal activity. Can you think of a more effective way for him to have contacted the police? Remember, the story is set back in the 1950’s, so Johnny couldn’t simply make a cellphone call. But what other methods were available to him? What do you think he should have tried? Leave your ideas in the comments below.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, The Stanley Springs Matter, Scenes 11 & 12 ~ The Persuasive Power of a Gun: Photo by Bigstock Photo: ElnurJOHNNY DOLLAR: I want to know where Anne Salazar is.NORMAN STEGER: I didn’t know you were acquainted. JOHNNY DOLLAR: Yes, you did. Tell me what you did with her.Woman in violence and discrimination concept   It Takes Extreme Measures to Get Johnny Out of Stanley Springs: Anne is nowhere to be found. She must be in trouble. Taking some extreme measures, Johnny comes to Anne’s rescue and figures out a way to get out of Stanley Springs. No longer undercover, Johnny carries a gun. With it, he is able to persuade Childs to take him to Steger and ultimately to Anne. Steger doesn't think Dollar will use the gun, but Johnny shoots and wounds him. Childs is sure it's murder, but Johnny knows he only injured Steger. With his new-found authority backed by the persuasive power of a gun, Johnny is able to push Childs around and get what he wants. In one fell swoop, he is able to  save Anne and get himself safely out of Stanley Springs.   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL024 Keywords on Quizlet Free MP3: Radio Play without the teacher Review time: Listen to the whole play again, from beginning to end, Length: [30:03]. Login to download the free MP3.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. It's quite the solution that Johnny came up with. When he defends his actions in court, he will certainly make the smuggling operation known. And it will be known not only to the investors, but to the law as well. I’d love to from you about this drama. Did you like it? How does Johnny Dollar compare with your favorite detective? Leave a comment below.

Ray Bradbury’s ‘The Rocket’, Scenes 1 and 2 [00:00 ~ 05:22] Photo by Bigstock Photo: anatoliy_glebThe rocket spattered the concrete launching apron somewhere west of Kansas City. It climbed a firey ladder and arced eastward over the sleeping land. Lovers looked upward and traced its path with drowsy fingers. Sci-fi fan or not... Whether you are a science fiction fan or not, I think you will like this story. It's a story that we can all relate to about yearning for our heart's desire . It’s called, “The Rocket”. It’s a short story of Ray Bradbury’s that was first published in 1950 under a different title, "Outcast of the Stars". The following year (1951), it was included in one of Bradbury’s short story collections called ‘The Illustrated Man” with a new title, The Rocket. It was then adapted into a radio drama by Ernest Kinoy in 1952 as a part of the NBC Presents: Short Story series. That’s the one we will be listening to. Ray Bradbury: Ray Bradbury, an American writer who lived from 1920-2012, is well known for his science fiction stories like “Fahrenheit 451”. But he also wrote some fantasy, horror, and mystery stories. He’d been a reader and a writer ever since he was a boy. He actually started writing at the young age of 11. He loved Edgar Alan Poe’s stories, and that is what led to him writing horror stories throughout his teenage years. By the age of 17 he was reading lots of Sci-Fi, and his favorite sci-fi author was Jules Verne. In a 2009 interview with The Paris Reviewer, Bradbury said of Verne, "He believes the human being is in a strange situation in a very strange world, and he believes that we can triumph by behaving morally." Bradbury actually saw himself more as a fantasy writer than as a science fiction writer and perhaps that is why I like his writing so much. Sci-Fi and Fantasy are both about the struggle between good and evil, but Sci-Fi sometimes seems too caught up in the science and technology. The missions to save the universe from aliens or from nuclear disaster are huge, but not personal enough; they often lack emotion at a personal level. In contrast, the characters in Bradbury’s stories are people struggling to do the right thing. They seem like real people that I can relate to. Savoring the desire In this story, The Rocket, Bodini has a dream, something that he has been passionate about all his life, but hasn’t achieved yet. He desperately wants to take a trip to Mars, but the cost of such a trip is far more than he can afford. What’s more, he wouldn’t be happy doing this alone. The real joy would be in sharing the experience with his family. So the cost is far far greater than his means, his income. He is just a junkman. He recycles scrap metal. He can barely make a living doing this kind of work, so perhaps he would be better off letting this dream die. We have to learn to live within our means, to not spend more money than we can make. We don’t want to live with debt hanging over us. That feels miserable. But just as miserable is letting a dream die, of giving up the hope of achieving that dream. It seems a part of you dies with the dream. This is a story if innovation – of finding a new way to go after your heart's desire.   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL025 Keywords on QuizletDL025 Supplementary Words on Quizlet Bodini loves rockets. He is, in fact, obsessed with them. That means, he can’t think of anything else. He is so sick with desire that it’s not enough to just watch them. He has a dream that he will fly in one someday. It seems like an impossible dream and his friend, Bramante, thinks it’s not healthy to want something so badly, at least, not something that you can never have. He warns him not to pass on such a ridiculous dream to his children. What do you think? Are impossible dreams worth dreaming, or do you agree with Bramante? Have your parents passed their unreachable dreams on to you,

Photo by lucianvenutian, CC BY-SA. Fiorelli's best laid plans are reduced to drawing straws to decide who gets to go.FIORELLO: Here, now, I have straws here. All long but one. The short straw wins. Understand? We’ll choose. Paulo! Choose!   A Friend Opposes His Best-Laid Plans Fiorello Bodoni has to decide who gets to go on the rocket trip to Mars. His friend, Bramante, warns him that no one could truly be happy for the one who gets to go. If Fiorello goes, his children would always think of the rocket and become sick with desire like their father is. According to Bramante, wanting something that is so unrealistic is unhealthy. Fiorello’s wife would become bitter over it. None of his family could just be happy for the one who has the opportunity. No matter who goes to Mars — him, his wife, or one of the children — it would just result in unfulfilled dreams and bitter jealousy that would eat away at the others. What a damper Bramante has put on Fiorello's best-laid plans! He really is a wet blanket! Who Qualifies? Bodoni chooses to ignore Bramante’s warning. That means he has a big decision to make. He lays out a plan for selecting who gets to go. What qualifications must the winner have? Or should it just be left up to luck? Drawing Straws Fiorello begins the selection process, but then one of his own family members speaks up, voicing the fear that they are all feeling. Fiorello then sees that his best-laid plans have gone wrong. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL026 Keywords on Quizlet Fiorello’s plan to send just one of them on 'the trip of a lifetime’, a journey to Mars and back, ends in frustration. His best-laid plans have come to nothing. He is forced to admit, ‘Bramante was right — invest in junk.’ Bramante meant, ‘be practical, invest in your business’, but for Fiorello a practical investment in his business means investing in junk. Fiorello has a gut feeling that Bramante’s practical advice isn’t the right thing for him to do. When we, like Fiorello, admit to ourselves that the things we do day after day is just ‘junk’, it is upsetting. Our life feels wasted. Fiorello’s dream has been crushed and he is no longer satisfied with his life. He sees no value in what he’s doing, but he feels trapped in it. What do you think? Will Fiorello get over it and find satisfaction in life again, be happy with being a junkman? Or will the pain be the trigger that pushes him to take the risk of making big changes. Leave a comment below.

Ray Bradbury's sci-fi, The Rocket, scenes 5 and 6: Photo by Bigstock Photo: Jr Casas FIORELLO: You are all mine. Even if you never move or spit fire, and just sit there and rust for fifty years, you’re mine! In today’s episode, Fiorello Bodoni tries to get back to just living. He’s trying to forget about rockets and Mars so that he won’t have to face disappointment again. His reality is the small world of his junkyard, his broken down machinery, and a family that is relying on him to provide for them. Turning Down the Chance of a Lifetime: In our last episode, Fiorello was trying to choose who would get to go to Mars — his wife, one of his children, or himself. When logical reasoning couldn’t settle it, he turned to drawing straws. But even that failed. Of course, they all wanted to go, but what it came down to was a deep fear that their chance of a lifetime would make the others jealous and destroy their relationships. Feet on the Ground: With his hopes dashed, Fiorello returns to his work in the junkyard. He has some junk to recycle, but his machinery is getting old. He knows his money needs to be invested in new equipment, like a new furnace to melt down metal. He’s trying to be practical and realistic. He's trying to face reality instead of dreaming of flights to Mars, when along comes a huge temptation. What can one man do when faced with such a big temptation? When would he ever have this opportunity again? Reality Bites: It finally seems like Fiorello's dream has become reality. Unfortunately, he finds out that a compromise is a huge disappointment. Settling for second best is emotionally painful. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL027 Keywords on QuizletDL027 Supplementary Words on QuizletDL027 More Supplementary Words on Quizlet Bodoni couldn’t resist getting his own rocket. He tried to turn down Matthews special deal and make a practical, responsible choice about what to do with his money, but he couldn’t bear to lose this chance. The rocket, however, is just a model. Sometimes when we can’t reach our dream, we settle for second-best. It is often just a shadow of the real thing. After we’ve compromised, accepted second-best, we often become disillusioned with it. It’s just a disappointing fake. Bodoni becomes very angry at the rocket and at his unrealistic dream. It is beyond his grasp, unreachable, and it seems to be laughing at him. He is ready to destroy the rocket, and hopefully, all traces of his dream. It has hurt him too much. Then just as he is about to carry through on his threat, he gets a brilliant idea. “We’re going to Mars!” he announces to his family. What do you think he’s going to do with the rocket? Take a wild guess. What do you think? Leave your answer in the comments below.

Photo by Bigstock Photo: jezcHe bolted nine ancient automobile motors into the rocket’s empty engine room. Then he welded the engine room shut, so that none could see his hidden labor. Clever Innovation and Elbow Grease In today’s episode, Fiorello Bodoni dares to dream again. And not only to dream, but to see his dream become a reality. Inspired by his original dream, he sees how he can make something of what he has. With some clever innovation （發明才能） and 'elbow grease' (hard work), he can give his wife and kids the experience of a lifetime. He gets the necessary supplies delivered— a space suit, food packaged for space travel, but he has a lot of work ahead of him too.  His model rocket has to be transformed into a rocket that can really do something. Go It Alone Unfortunately, his wife has lost sight of his vision. Perhaps the problem is that he is being too secretive. He hasn't shared his new vision with her at all. How can he expect her to support him? She expects to be his partner, to have a say in the decision making.  But this time, Fiorello wants to do something special for her. He wants it to be a surprise. The beauty in what he is trying to do for his wife and kids requires their complete trust in him. The kids believe in him, but his wife thinks he's crazy.   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL028 Keywords on QuizletDL028 Supplementary Words on Quizlet Has Fiorello Bodoni gone crazy? What has he done to the rocket? Do you think it will fly? Will it be a successful and safe journey? Will they get all the way to Mars, and back again? Or does Fiorello have a death wish? Now that his dream has turned to dust, does he just want to die? If so, why is he taking his children? Is it because he’s angry with his wife and wants to take everything from her? Leave your wild guesses in the comments below.

Ray Bradbury's 'The Rocket', Scenes 9 and 10: Photo by Bigstock Photo: Blend ImagesFIORELLO: Listen, keep your ears clean. Smell the smells of a rocket. Feel. Remember. So when you return, you will talk of it all the rest of your lives. Being 'In The Moment': Fiorello Bodoni is taking his kids on a weeklong trip to Mars. They are going to be living the dream. When they get back, life will return to normal, but they will be changed. They will have experienced space travel and will have the memory of it for the rest of their lives. Fiorello wants that memory to be rich and vivid, so while they travel, it’s important that his kids to be “in the moment” — that they experience the ‘present’ with all their senses — not only with their eyes, but also with their ears and sense of smell as well.   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL029 Keywords on QuizletDL029 Supplementary Words on Quizlet Free MP3: Radio Play without the teacher Review time: Listen to the whole play again, from beginning to end, Length: [29:33]. Login to download the free MP3.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Fiorello hadn’t gone crazy after all. He manufactured an illusion, and he was very satisfied with his work. He had fulfilled his dream. He had lived his dream with his kids. But why was this ‘good’? Why was he happy with an imaginary trip to Mars this time, but not before? I would love to hear your thoughts on this story. Leave your ideas in the comments below.

Gunsmoke - The Gambler (Aired on CBS Radio, Oct 7, 1956): Matt: I guess an empty belly will do you more good than a sermon.Chester: All right, Sir, but I think a sermon would do me good too. You know, all about the evils of gambling? Gunsmoke, best loved Western of all time: In this episode of Dramatic Listening, we’re starting a new story — and a new genre once again. It’s an episode from the best-loved Western of all time, ‘Gunsmoke’. Gunsmoke was aired on the radio for 10 years from 1952-1961 and was also adapted to TV and played from 1955-1975. The radio years formed the characters in the show, but none of them moved over to the television show. The head writer wrote for both radio and T.V. When the West was young: The writers wanted a show that showed how rough and violent the West was really in the late 1800s. They went for a flawed hero instead of a perfect hero like the Lone Ranger. They were writing for adults, so they included sexual crimes like rape, prostitution, and violence like scalping, lynching. For the first three years, the show was unsponsored (no advertising) — CBS Radio was afraid that sponsors wouldn’t like the nature of the crimes and the seedy side of life portrayed in the show. They didn’t want to give these things up because they gave the show its sense of reality. Matt Dillon and Dodge City, Kansas: The story is set in Dodge City, Kansas where US Marshall Matt Dillon lives. Rough and rowdy cowboys often came into Dodge City to ‘whoop it up’ after weeks on the trail, herding cattle. Gunmen, gamblers, and medical ‘quacks’, often stopped in the town to do some business on their way through. Matt Dillon had to deal strongly with some, kindly with others. He was a man with a history (once a gunman himself), but now a man of authority who handled situations with fairness, and that earned him most people’s respect. However, as the representative of the law, he was often a target and that is probably why he never felt free to marry. Dodge City, Kansas as it was in the late 1800s   [Image by WikiTravel, CC BY-SA 3.0] CAST: Matt Dillon: U.S. Marshall, a lawman Chester Proudfoot: Deputy Marshall, assistant to Matt Dillon Kathleen ‘Kitty’ Russel: a saloon girl (dancehall girl/prostitute) Doc Adams: a medical doctor Clint Ascombe: a riverboat gambler from Ohio Jim Cass: a local rancher near Dodge City, Kansas The Gambler, Scene 1 ~ Guilty Remorse: Today’s Gunsmoke radio play is called “The Gambler”, and not surprisingly, the theme is gambling. I’ve called this episode, “Guilty Remorse”. You see, gambling is one of Chester’s weaknesses, so today he is flat broke. He lost all his money playing faro last night — a card game that you won’t see in any casino today. This game was very popular during the California Gold Rush. It was well liked because a whole crowd of people could play it, but it became unpopular for two reasons. One, the cards were dealt from a spring-loaded box and it was easy for the dealer to rig the box in his favor. If he didn’t cheat, the house only had a narrow advantage over the players. In other words, the gambling house didn’t make enough money on this game. They were always paying out to a winner. I suppose it’s because so many people can play at once that there have to be a lot of losers too, so this time Chester is among the losers. He can’t even afford to eat so he’s skipping lunch. He seems to feel guilty about gambling and wishes Matt would lecture him. The lecture would make him feel like he’d “paid” for his failure to live right. Chester seems to have grown up going to church. He knows the preacher would tell him that gambling is wrong. But what is wrong with it, really? This whole Gunsmoke episode faces this issue, so we’ll let the story answer this question. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games. DL030 Keywords on Quizlet DL030 Supplementary Words on Quizlet [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons Faro was a popular game,

Gunsmoke, The Gambler, Part 2: Pro-Active Marshall Goes in Search of Missing Motive Ascombe: Marshall, I’ve never had any trouble with the law. I don’t want any now. This has got nothing to do with you.    Matt: A deliberate killing is the business of the law anywhere, Ascombe. Matt Dillon is very perceptive. He can see that Ascombe hates Cass and probably wants to kill him. In Part 2, Matt tries to prevent a murder. Ascombe won’t tell Matt why he wants to kill Cass, so Matt goes in search of Cass. He wants to hear Cass’s side of the story. There must be an incident that happened in the past that triggered this. If only Matt could understand the missing motive behind Ascombe's hatred of Cass, he could help the two men negotiate and reconcile. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL031 Keywords on QuizletDL031 Supplementary Words on Quizlet Ascombe is determined to kill Cass. He thinks he can somehow make it look like it was a fair fight that Cass lost. If Cass draws his gun first, but Ascombe is the faster and more accurate shooter, then Ascombe will get away with murder. It won’t be called murder. It will be called ‘self defense’. Do you see any problems with this law? Jim Cass has no idea why this gambler, whom he’s never met, is gunning for him. He doesn’t reveal any conflicts or enemies from his past that might be catching up with him. Matt doesn’t seem suspicious that Cass is hiding anything either. In spite of his efforts, Matt still has a missing motive. In our next episode, we’ll find out what has gotten Ascombe so upset, but in the meantime, what is your guess? Post your answer in the comments below.

Gunsmoke, The Gambler, Part 3 By SMU Central University Libraries [No restrictions], via Wikimedia Commons"That was a Delaware Indian. He was my servant and he was my friend, the best friend I ever had. He was as good a man as you are, or any other white man." [Photo: Lapowinsa, (Delaware Indian) Chief of the Lenape, 1737] Racial Discrimination: At the climax of the story, we come to the confrontation between Ascombe and Cass. We find out about a situation in the past that Cass had dismissed from his mind. He considered it unimportant and of no consequence. It had to do with how he had treated an Indian. He didn’t think that anything would ever come of it, that nothing would happen as a result of this situation. It was a situation he thought he could simply forget about because "Indian's don't matter". His flippant attitude shows how racial discrimination can go unchecked when most people share and accept racist thinking. But Ascombe didn’t see it that way. He saw Indians as people. He had hunted Cass down to get revenge for his Indian friend.  Listen to their argument and try to understand both sides before you decide who’s right and who’s wrong. Understandably, emotions were running high that day so the situation didn’t end in a peaceful negotiation. But fortunately, Matt Dillon was still there to stop Ascombe from killing Cass — and Cass from killing Ascombe. “The situation’s different. Indians aren’t all like your Delaware.” [Photo: Kiowa Indian Chief] Jim Cass was attacked by Kiowa Indians. They killed his wife and two kids. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL032 Keywords on QuizletDL032 Supplementary Words on Quizlet Free MP3: Radio Play without the teacher Review time: Listen to the whole play again, from beginning to end, Length: [24:47]. Login to download the free MP3.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. When bad situations arise between two people who belong to differing cultural groups, language and cultural values can keep them from understanding each other. Because the negative situation is associated with these cultural differences, the bad feelings often get generalized to the whole cultural group. These generalizations about the other culture are not the whole picture, and are usually only half-truths, but they spread and become the shared view of the other group. Even those who have no personal experience with the other culture pick up on these popular views. This is the nature of racism. Jim Cass had deeply personal reasons for hating Indians, but the bigger problem was that he had generalized his feelings to all Indians — not just to the one’s who had killed his family, and not even just to the Kiowa tribe, but to all Indians. Through this confrontation with Ascombe, he finally saw how racist he had become. But change doesn’t come easy. How much do you think this experience has changed Jim Cass? For instance, what do you think Jim will do the next time he sees an Indian in town? Please post in the comments below.

Crazy Narrator Photo by Bigstock Photos: GeorgeRudy "Don’t bother to say I’m off my rocker. I’m going to tell you, and I’m going to do my best to make all of you believe it, because if you don’t, all of you, I’ve got a pretty good idea you’re going to die again some night soon,"  Joe, the crazy narrator, warned. “You Died Last Night” is another one of those sci-fi stories that takes place here on planet Earth. In today’s episode, we meet Joe. He’s our narrator, the guy telling the story. You’ll have to decide for yourself whether Joe is a believable, trustworthy narrator or a crazy, unreliable narrator you can ignore. Joe knows that his story sounds far-fetched, somewhat unbelievable, but he desperately wants you to believe him. The story begins with Joe out in the California desert prospecting. That means he’s looking for gold or some other precious stones. To Joe, this is just a fun thing to do for a holiday. So he hasn’t been out in the desert for years with no other human being to talk to. He doesn’t really seem crazy, but you might wonder if he's gotten just a little too much sun. Joe is risking his reputation to warn all of us -- all of mankind. It is important to him to get this message out. Will you take Joe seriously, or risk the consequences?   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL033 Keywords on Quizlet Joe either has a wild imagination, or he really did meet up with an alien in a flying saucer. It sure wasn’t a stereotypical alien. What do you think of Joe’s story so far? Does he seem like a reliable narrator to you? Leave a comment below.

You Died Last Night, Part 2   | “Side Talking” by ptrktn is licensed under CC BY 2.0Out of the orange spacesuit, he looked like a five-foot tall old man wearing some flowing green material. He was bald and had pointed ears. He had large green eyes that seemed…friendly. First Impressions: Inside the flying saucer, Tony doesn't need his red teddy bear spacesuit. Now he looks like a rather short old man in flowing green robes. Joe's impression of him is that he seems friendly. Bomb Threat: Tony pressed Joe to confirm some information he had. The Thonians knew that mankind had nuclear power and that a large atom bomb had exploded 15 years before Tony's arrival. They had picked up the radioactivity coming from Earth, and sent Tony to investigate. You see, nuclear power makes us a threat to them. Tony's mission was to determine whether mankind truly was a threat or not.     Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL034 Keywords on QuizletDL034 Supplementary Words on Quizlet So, is Tony a friendly alien? And did Joe do the right thing when he stepped on the spark to prevent the dynamite from blowing up the flying saucer? Leave your comment below.

You Died Last Night, Part 3: Photo by Bigstock Photo: hobbitfootTony: Oh, more than that. Reduce the population of the world to, say, 50 million people, and let them rebuild. But believe me, Joe, it would be quick and painless. Population Control What kind of measures are needed? Tony tries to calm Joe’s fears. He tells Joe that it may not be so bad. He may not need to take drastic action. He needs to survey Earth and mankind first, and from this data, decide on whether mild, severe, or drastic preventive measures are needed. But what does Tony mean by each of these levels of action? Offensive or 'Nice': Tony takes offense at Joe for referring to population control as Tony's "dirty work". Tony prefers to call it "pruning", something which is good and necessary. But when you are the one who will be wiped out, it is hard to look on Tony's mission in a positive light. Euphemisms: Tony and the Thonians aren't the only ones who think reducing the population is the answer to the world's problems. World leaders, the very wealthy, military strategists are trying to find ways to drastically lower the population. They often use "nice" words to talk about killing people off. The Israeli military called the attacks on Gaza "mowing the lawn". Tony calls wiping out whole cities "pruning". This kind of word or phrase is called a euphemism -- a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive. Joe is offended at the euphemisms. Are you?     Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL035 Keywords on QuizletDL035 Supplementary Words on Quizlet A smaller population would solve so many of the world’s problems. But population control would need to be drastic. Those who support it say we need to reduce the world’s population by 90 or 95%. Imagine the problems that this would solve? But how would it be done? This is where it gets scary. Would world leaders kill people off with a virus? That would make people get sick and die. Or by birth control, forced sterilization (a surgery making people unable to have children) like India tried, or forced abortion (like China tried)? Or will they create famines -- without food, people would starve to death. What do you think of population control? Leave a comment below.

You Died Last Night ~ Part 4    || Photo composite: Aliens: Bigstock Photo - LuMaxArt, landscape: Bigstock Photo: benshots, UFO: Bigstock Photo: broukoidJoe: And would I be standing there looking at you the way I was?Tony: Uh, no, you’d be inside the ship because you are now. So the past would be changed. Going back backwards is a bit tricky, you see. We seldom do it. Under Inspection In today’s episode, Tony begins his tour of inspection. He takes Joe along, so Joe is able to explain what is happening. Joe is hoping against hope that Tony likes what he sees. Knowledge is Power The episode starts off with Joe trying to get Tony talking so that he can hopefully find an angle. In other words, Joe is looking for information that Tony might be willing to share, unaware of it’s significance. Knowledge is power; it just might help Joe fight back.When you listen, try to find out if Tony reveals anything of use to Joe. Through Space and Time They get chatting about Tony’s space travel, and how long it took him to travel to Earth. Tony also used time travel to speed up the journey.   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL036 Keywords on Quizlet Did Joe get any useful information out of Tony, anything that he can use to his advantage? Will understanding time travel help Joe in any way? What do you predict Joe could do with this knowledge? Leave your comment below.

~ You Died Last Night — Part 5   || I looked and hundreds of miles away I saw a tremendous burst of light followed by the most enormous mushroom-shaped cloud the world has ever seen.   Whatever Happened to the Human Race? Joe continues his story of his encounter with the alien, Tony. In this part of the story, the two of them continue on with the tour of inspection — over New York, and then across the ocean to Europe and Russia. They see a puzzling mix of good and bad things about mankind. On the one hand, people are full of vitality, enjoying life. But on the other hand, people can be full of cruelty, taking life. Man's Cruelty to Man Seals our Fate They observe, and all the while, Tony records it as a movie for scientific analysis — the joy of celebration alongside the fear and cruelty of the Cold War. Suddenly, an event occurs that prompts Tony to take corrective measures without hesitation. He takes immediate action.   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL037 Keywords on Quizlet It looks like Russia has to take the blame for Tony's drastic action. The story obviously has an American bias, but even so, it shows how all of us, no matter which country we are from, are all tied together. We affect one another — and when it comes to nuclear way, that is so true. Joe tells everyone, "You and you and you and you...you died last night," and yet they are all alive listening to Joe's story. Before our next episode, try to imagine what happens that allows them all to live to hear this amazing tale. If you've got an idea, please share it in the comments below.

~  You died last night  — Part 6  || Photo by Bigstock Photo: rolffimagesI asked Tony to satisfy my curiosity, to show me how his time travel gadget worked. A Heroic Move: We are going to wrap up this story, You Died Last Night, in this episode. We’ll find out what Joe did exactly to save the day, or more literally, to save planet Earth — and all of us. Perhaps you can make a pretty good guess. A Second Chance: Joe comes up with a temporary fix for all the destruction Tony has caused. It explains why you are still here to hear Joe’s tale even though Tony just blew us up. Thanks to Joe, we have a second chance. But because the fix is just temporary, it comes with a stern warning.   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL038 Keywords on Quizlet Free MP3: Radio Play without the teacher Review time: Listen to the whole play again, from beginning to end, Length: [Min:Sec]. Login to download the free MP3.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. It was really important to Joe to tell this story and get his message across to us. It is only because of Joe that we have a second chance to put aside nuclear warfare. Because he was so self-sacrificing, life here on Earth returned to a time before Tony did his ‘pruning’. It was truly an important message to Joe, but what will we do with the message? Do you think we need to pay attention to Joe’s warning? Please leave a comment below.

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe: The Feminine Touch, Part 1 Photo by Bigstock Photo: HeckeMarlowe found his client puttering with his flock of exotic birds in his aviary. Granville: I…I’ve finally realized that Adrianne is all that really matters. Don’t let me down. Who is Philip Marlowe? I really enjoy the Philip Marlowe character. Marlowe was created by Raymond Chandler, a hard-boiled detective story writer who followed in the footsteps of Dashiell Hammett. Hammett is the father of the hardboiled sub-genre of detective fiction. He’s the one who took the detective story from the streets of London to the dark mean streets of American cities. Raymond Chandler then perfected the hardboiled detective character. Like Dashiell Hammett’s “Sam Spade” character, Chandler’s “Philip Marlowe” is tough — he can use a gun and can take a beating, but he is also ethical and won’t take a job if it doesn’t meet his standards. He’s seen so much of the bad side of human nature that he is cynical — he doesn’t trust people to have pure motives. He sees people as being selfish and dishonest, motivated by self-interest. And yet, when he sees something genuine in someone, he responds to that. It fits with his values. Here is a client he wants to work for. Chandler wrote six Philip Marlowe novels, and when his earlier short stories got republished, the original detectives were renamed ‘Philip Marlowe’. Marlowe made it to radio and TV, but new stories were needed. These new stories were written by other writers, not by Chandler. The CBS radio play scriptwriters (Gene Levitt, Robert Mitchell, Mel Dinelli, and Kathleen Hite) kept true to the spirit of Raymond Chandler’s character. Marlowe is still the cynical loner with a strong sense of justice who tells his stories with dry sarcasm — witty language that is clever and funny. He often takes two very different things and uses one to describe the other in a new and amusing way. His humor is often critical, but it shows that he is very perceptive — he can see what people are really like. Feminine Touch This play is called “The Feminine Touch” implying that a woman will do something that only a woman could do. 'Feminine' means showing qualities that are suited to women or girls. So, what are those qualities? Well, women are generally seen as gentle, kind, and nurturing, so a woman might add a feminine touch to her home by growing flowers. She might add a feminine touch in the colours she chooses to paint the walls — light pale colours instead of dark or bright colours. She will pay special attention to the look of the baby’s room because she is nurturing and motherly. Normally, these are the kinds of things that we think of when we talk about adding ‘a feminine touch’, but this story is a hardboiled detective story. We can expect a twist on the normal meaning. New Assignment In scene one, Marlowe meets with a new client and finds out what the job is. He sees a father who maybe wasn’t the best father, but who really cares about his daughter. He has genuine concern. Marlowe decides to take the job. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL039 Keywords on QuizletDL039 Supplementary Words on Quizlet Is Philip Marlowe right in seeing Baldwin Granville as a bad father? Is it really Mr. Granville’s fault that his daughter is in trouble? After all, she is 23 years old now. At age 23, shouldn’t she be held responsible for the decisions she makes in life? Please leave a comment below about parenting skills and if they still matter when your children are grown up.

Philip Marlowe: The Feminine Touch — Part 2  || Photo by Bigstock Photo: NikkoliaPepper Riggs: It's my trademark, Buddy. I've been knocked off the wall seven times in the last three years and beat old skull face every time. Not much to go on Marlowe is on a mission. He has agreed to protect Adrienne Granville from whatever it is that is threatening her. In order to carry out his assignment, he first of all has to find her and see what she is involved in. Pepper Riggs Defies Death He tracks down Pepper Riggs, the boyfriend. Pepper has moved on from racing dirt bikes to being a motorcycle stuntman. Will he take Adrienne into his act? Maybe. Well, that could certainly be life threatening, but Marlowe is sure there is more to it than that. Otherwise, why the letter threatening her father to make her lay off Pepper Riggs? What kind of harm does someone have in store for her? Lou Blames the Bike In finding Pepper Riggs, Marlowe also finds Lou Bryant. He too is a stuntman in the motorcycle act on the Wall of Death. But trouble is brewing and trust is breaking. Lou seems to fear his own teammates. Has anyone got his back? The Mechanic Blames the Girl Everyone is pointing fingers at everyone else. Lou blames his caution on the bike, but the motorcycle mechanic says he's made sure the bikes are all in tip top shape. He even checked on the bikes at 2:30 in the morning. Really, Mr Moon? What were you really doing in the motorcycle shed in the wee hours of the morning? Moon is tired of taking the blame for someone else. He points his finger at the newcomer to the group, Pepper's new girlfriend, Adrienne Granville. Investigative Tactics Listen to find out how Marlowe goes about following up on the little lead he had. He's persistent, observant, and resourceful. It pays off. He learns a little more, but not enough to know who to trust, who to believe. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL040 Keywords on QuizletDL040 Supplementary Words on Quizlet Lou Bryant is nervous. The mechanic says he’s nervous too, and doesn’t want to be the fall guy — the scapegoat who gets blamed when trouble happens. A mechanic could easily mess with the bikes, but he points his finger at Adrienne, Peppers new girlfriend. At this point in the story, the crime hasn’t even been committed yet, but who do you suspect? Please leave a comment below.

Philip Marlowe: The Feminine Touch — Part 3  || Photo by Bigstock Photo: kotsThe bike swerved out of Lou Bryant’s control like it was something alive, and then it fell! Trust No One! So far in our story, Marlowe has heard several points of view. He got Pepper Riggs talking by pretending to be a journalist writing up Pepper's act on the Wall of Death for Spot magazine. It seems that Pepper would like to bring Adrienne into the act, so the other stunt drivers could definitely be feeling expendable — like they could easily be replaced by Adrienne. That makes Adrienne a threat to them, whether she sees herself that way or not. Marlowe also overheard a conversation between Jess Hadley, who runs the show, and Moon, the motorcycle mechanic. Through that talk, he learned that there was a lot of mistrust and suspicion within the group. No one knew who to trust. Excess Baggage In today's scene, Marlowe gets Adrienne talking. He tries to find out what her motives are and how far she is willing to go to achieve her goals. Marlowe finds out that Adrienne sees Lou Bryant, one of the other stunt drivers, as "excess baggage". When we pack our bags for a trip we often take more than we needed. We often wish we hadn't packed so much, but continue to carry it anyway. It's too valuable to throw away. But we promise ourselves that we will pack light the next time we go traveling. How much does Adrienne value Lou? Is she willing to carry him even when she doesn't think he's doing enough for the team? Or is he of no value at all? Tough Break Moments later, tragedy strikes. Everyone sees Lou go down. Everyone knows that that risk was always there — that's what made the show exciting, but no one really wanted to watch it happen. It could have happened to any one of the stunt drivers. They all took the same risk every time they performed. Too bad for Lou. It was a tough break for him. To the casual observer, it looked like a tragic accident, but Marlowe was sure it was no accident. It was premeditated murder! But does he know enough about all the players to pinpoint the murderer?     Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL041 Keywords on QuizletDL041 Supplementary Words on Quizlet Marlowe seems to think it was Pepper Riggs who monkeyed with Lou’s bike so that it would break down in the middle of the act. Do you suspect Pepper too? Do you think Adrienne was in on this murderous scheme? Please leave a comment below.

Philip Marlowe and The Feminine Touch, Part 4  || Photo by Bigstock Photo: GeorgeColePhotoMarlowe: I ran for the drome on the off chance that I could find Micky North and a lead on Moon. I found her alone and on a bench in an almost dark out-of-the-way corner of an amusement pier half watching a couple of hungry seagulls who didn’t know when it was time to go to bed circle overhead. It Couldn't Be Pepper! In this episode, Marlowe gets Micky talking. He tries to find out how she feels about her ex-boyfriend, Pepper Riggs, and what her take (her point of view) is on the tragic event of Lou's death. Does she see the tragedy as an accident or does she suspect murder? Although willing to consider the murder angle, she sees it as ‘out of character’ for Pepper to have committed the murder. But, she’s quite willing to finger someone else! The Give and Take of Getting a Lead Why does Marlowe trust Micky with his theory and hunches? He must not think she's involved. He has to take the risk that he is right about this in order to get more information, more leads. What he really needs now is a tip to point him in the direction of Moon's whereabouts.Moon is looking quite suspicious in this case since he left the Wall of Death right after Lou's fall. He drove away with his headlights off hoping no one would miss him or see him go. Micky's guess is that he went home, so Marlowe heads out to Moon's shack in the oil fields. Moon Sings Marlowe keeps changing his theory on Moon, at times seeing him as a suspect; at other times, seeing him as a victim. Marlowe finds Moon and makes him talk. But Moon is stopped before he can reveal some critical information.     Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL042 Keywords on QuizletDL042 Supplementary Words on Quizlet Marlowe is drawing some pretty quick, on-the-spot conclusions. With each new development, he judges people’s reactions. He tries to read in what their motive must be, and as a result, his own conclusions about who killed Lou Bryant keep changing. Who do you suspect at this point? Did Moon have anything to do with Bryant’s death? Please leave a comment below.

Philip Marlowe and "The Feminine Touch" — Part 5   || Photo by Bigstock Photo: LijphotoMarlowe: I saw something else — something that didn’t sink in right away. It was a tiny iron skull on an iron chain hanging from the gold charm bracelet she wore on her right wrist. Discovery: When you figure something out, you might shout, “Eureka!” meaning, “I’ve got it! I’ve found the answer! 找到了!” In detective fiction, the detective often gets hit on the head and knocked out. But since he’s a hardboiled detective, he can take it; he’s tough. In fact, when he comes to, he is no longer in a fog. His thoughts are very clear, very lucid,  明朗. Everything comes into sharp focus, and he is able to come to an unmistakable explanation of the crime that took place. He’s able to put things together and crack the case. That’s what happens to Marlowe in today’s episode. It’s his eureka moment. Let’s get caught up on our story: First, Lou Bryant the stunt rider got killed, and at the end of our last episode, we heard a gunshot. Marlowe was questioning Moon, the mechanic, when it happened. Moon was about to tell Marlowe everything. Marlowe doesn’t get killed, but he does get knocked out. It looks like somebody is making sure that Marlowe never finds the truth. Sorry, no time to explain: Marlowe has a suspect and he is about to make an arrest. But at that moment, a new scenario comes to his mind. It’s just a hunch, but he has to check it out. He’s right! But he has no time to explain. All we can do is watch Marlowe as he tries to prevent a third murder from happening. You, the detective: In this episode, you will have to try to catch up with what our detective is thinking. Marlowe’s got it figured out, but do you? Can you think like a detective? Listen, and then at the end of the episode, make your guess about who the murderer is. I hope you're shouting "Eureka!"   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL043 Keywords on Quizlet Marlowe wants to stop Adrienne Granville before murder happens again. The playwright intentionally made this sentence unclear. What is Marlowe thinking? Does he think Adrienne is the murderer and that she is about to commit murder again? Or, does he think Adrienne is going to get murdered? Is she the criminal or the victim? Does he have to stop her from getting killed on the Wall of Death, or stop her from committing murder? This is a really key question at the climax of the play. I challenge you. Be brave and daring — leave a comment below.

Philip Marlowe and "The Feminine Touch" — Part 6: Photo by Bigstock Photo: AntonioGuilleAdrienne: Oh, oh, yes. Here…here it is, and… for all that you’ve done for me…Marlowe: Hey, cut it out! You’re supposed to be sick, Adrienne. Get back in bed.   The unraveling: This is where the detective explains what happened and how he figured it out, so if you couldn’t keep up with Marlowe in scene 5, Eureka, then you can at least find out all about it after the fact. When you unravel something, like a sweater, you pull the wool thread until the whole sweater has come apart. In explaining the prime suspect, motives, and details of the case, Marlowe unravels it for us. Stop the show! At the end of scene 5, you’ll remember, Marlowe was desperate to stop the trick-riding act. He was sure that if the show went on, there would be another murder. He was desperate to stop Adrienne. Did he want to stop her from riding in the act, or stop her from committing murder? Whatever he knew, stop her he must! So he shot out the lights to end the show. Adrienne's Last Act: That was risky, and it brings us to the setting of today’s scene. We’re in a hospital. We have to assume that Adrienne and Micky crashed when the lights went out. Micky has blacked out. Marlowe is telling Hadley the ins and outs of the crimes. Granville is doting on his daughter, Adrienne, who has him wrapped around her little finger. And Pepper? Funny, I don't know where Pepper is. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL044 Keywords on Quizlet Free MP3: Radio Play without the teacher Review time: Listen to the whole play again, from beginning to end, Length: [30:03]. Login to download the free MP3.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Now we know why this radio play is called “The Feminine Touch”, but on a scale of 1 (not at all) to 10 (absolutely sure), how much did you suspect Micky of being the murderer? And she murdered not once, but twice. Did you suspect her of both murders? If you strongly suspected Micky, what gave her away? And, if you didn’t suspect her much at all, why not? What made her seem innocent? Please share your thoughts by leaving a comment below.

Photo by Bigstock Photo: connelidFRED: Now Mary, look, I don’t want to learn any silly childish games. If the Jenkins’s are coming over, why can’t we play Bridge or something?MARY: Because they like to play Scrabble! Now, sit down and I’ll teach it to you. Anybody can learn how to play Scrabble. Bankrupt Rumor: Archie Comics: Archie Andrews is an old time radio show that ran from 1943-1953. It was based on the popular Archie comic strip by Bob Montana, which was published in newspapers from 1941-1975. The comic strip was based on Montana’s hometown, his own high school life, and the friends he’d made there. Jughead and Moose were based on his friends, Skinny Linehan and Arnold Daggett. In the story, Jughead is Archie’s childhood friend. Moose, although not too bright, is a star athlete at Riverdale High School and Archie is often his teammate. Reggie is Archie’s main rival (competition), both in sports and in romance. Speaking of Archie’s love life, there is an on-going love triangle between Betty, Veronica and Archie. Archie originally tried to get the attention of Betty, the girl next door, but she just saw him as an annoying nuisance. Then when Veronica moved to town, Archie started dating her. This got Betty jealous, and the two girls started competing for his love. Archie considers Veronica his girlfriend, and Betty a close friend, but he still wants Betty to be there for him as backup, just in case Veronica ever breaks up with him. You can meet the characters in the comic strip/radio show at this website: http://archiecomics.com/characters/ Rumor has it... For the next 6 episodes of Dramatic Listening, we’ll be listening to the radio episode, Bankrupt Rumor. A rumor is interesting information that gets people talking. It gets passed around from person to person. Some people forget some facts and other story-tellers add to the story to make it even more interesting. As a result, rumors are stories we might hear about people we know, but we don’t know if they are true or not. This particular rumor is about bankruptcy – that is when a person or a business loses all their money and cannot pay their debts. As we listen in on conversations in Archie’s home and between Archie and his friends, we begin to see how the rumor got started, and how it grew… Explaining the rules of Scrabble: In this episode, Part 1 of Bankrupt Rumor, Archie's mom is teaching Archie's dad how to play a popular new game at the time, Scrabble. The Cast: ARCHIE: Main character, a teenage boy who can’t stay out of trouble JUGHEAD: Archie’s best friend BETTY: Friends with Archie and Jughead; wishes Archie would notice her VERONICA: Archie’s girlfriend, and daughter of Mr. Lodge FRED: Archie’s father MARY: Archie’s mother LODGE: Mr. Lodge PRINGLE: Owner of local drugstore MAN: Nosy neighbor WOMAN 1: Nosy neighbor WOMAN 2: Nosy neighbor     DL045~DL050: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL045 Keywords on QuizletDL045 Supplementary Words on Quizlet Can you understand why Fred doesn’t want to play Scrabble? He’s been working at the office all day, and now his wife expects him to be sociable. He’s likely been interacting with people all day, but his wife hasn’t. Then, on top of that, his wife wants him to try something new, something he doesn’t know. He’s probably afraid of making a fool of himself. But his whole attitude about the game changed when he found out he was good at it. Have you ever been like Fred? What have you tried that you found out you were good at? Please leave a comment below.

Photo: © Bigstock Photo | dolgachovARCHIE: Jug, he’s in real trouble. He must have lost all his money, every cent. His business must be bankrupt! He’s even ready to beg or steal. Talkin' 'bout money, money Eavesdropping: In today’s episode, Archie and Jughead want to see a movie. Archie comes home to ask his dad for money, but he and Jughead overhear Archie’s parents discussing a serious situation. They're talking about money...and they don't seem to have any! Archie can't believe what he's hearing. They eavesdrop for a while. Something terrible must have happened, but Archie can't imagine what it was. Brainstorming: He pulls himself together, getting over the shock enough to start brainstorming. He's thinks of all the ways he could help his family with their financial problem. Some ideas are better than others. That's what brainstorming is like. It is a process of generating ideas without judging them so that your brain will keep coming up with new ideas. They say 'two heads are better than one', but I really don't think Jughead helps Archie much. He misunderstands what Archie means because he can't follow Archie's logic. But finally, Archie thinks of something that he's sure will work.   DL045~DL050: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL046 Keywords on QuizletDL046 Supplementary Words on Quizlet Archie is just a teenager. Do you think a teenager should help support their family? Please, leave a comment below.

Rumor has it... Bankrupt Rumor, Part 3: Don't tell another soul! BETTY: Now, don't tell another soul!     Photo: © Bigstock Photo | Anetlanda   Rumor of the Andrews’ bankruptcy ignites and spreads like wildfire （大肆流傳；沸沸揚揚）. It seems to take on a life of its own…there’s no stopping it! When scandalous news （醜聞） is leaked （被透露）, people want to share it. What is it about someone else's trouble that interests us so much? Can you imagine if this story took place in today's environment of social media? Betty is quite manipulative （巧妙處理的）, and she easily outsmarts Jughead. Jughead doesn't realize what he's doing until it is too late. When he finally understands her tactics, he has already 'let the cat out of the bag' （露餡）. That's another way of saying he's revealed the secret.   DL045~DL050: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL047 Keywords on Quizlet Why do rumors spread? What do you think Betty’s motive was in telling the neighbor Archie’s secret? Please leave your comment below.

Photo: © Bigstock Photo | gstockstudioVERONICA: Archie, when I ask him, he'll go! Or I don't know Daddy! The Unwitting Charity Case When Fred hurries down to the corner store for party snacks, he experiences what it is like to be a charity case (「仁愛案件」，貧寒人家) – someone you do a favor for out of pity. But he doesn't really know what's going on. Mr. Pringle, the shop owner offers him credit at his store, something Fred feels no need for. But Pringle's kind intentions come with strings attached (有附帶條件的援助). Mr. Pringle judges Fred -- he thinks Fred is being irresponsible with the little money he has, spending it on things that are not necessities. Fred, who does not view himself as poverty-stricken, cannot understand Pringle's behavior or the conversation they have. Relying on Favors When Archie gets to Veronica's house, he is shocked to discover that his family troubles are not private. However, as the daughter of the richest man in Riverdale, Veronica is one of Archie's best connections (關係). Who better to ask for a favor? Archie uses this relationship to get his dad a job. Veronica is happy to do Archie a favor -- it will make her family look good, and Archie will 'owe her one' (欠情) in the future. Most likely, for Veronica that means he will feel bound to her and have to forget about his other love interest, Betty. What Archie doesn't seem to realize is that Mr. Lodge doesn't especially want him hanging around with his daughter. He‘ll really only be helping the Andrews to keep Veronica happy.   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL048 Keywords on Quizlet Mr. Pringle wants to help Fred out. He lets him use credit instead of cash. At the same time, he wants to control what Fred buys. Is that right? Would you do the same thing? For instance, you see a homeless person on the street and you want to help them, but what if they spend the money you give them on alcohol and cigarettes and not on food? If you gave them the money, do you have the right to say how it gets spent? Please, leave a comment below.

Photo: © Bigstock Photo | nitoFRED: J.P. Anderson just canceled the contract wesigned this morning!MARY: But why?FRED: He kept saying about how he had to be sure of delivery and couldn’t go out on a limb! Now, what makes Jim think I can’t deliver? At a Time Like This Fred arrives back home with the party food. Of course, he has quite a story to tell his wife… and she has a new turn of events to tell him about, too. From this point on, a series of events take place that tell Fred and Mary something is wrong. Their lives seem to fall apart right before their eyes. Their friends, neighbors, and business associates are seeing them differently. Their perception of the Andrew’s has changed for the worse. It’s quite shocking, and Fred doesn’t know how to manage his face, his “presentation of self” because he doesn’t know where these ideas are coming from, what others’ changed impression of him is based on. We don't want to bother you... First, the Jenkins back out of the social engagement -- the Scrabble game get-together at the Andrews. After all, if someone can't afford to put food on the table, then they can't afford to splash money around on guest, right? But can you deliver? When J. P. Anderson hears the rumor of Andrews financial ruin, he immediately backs out of a business deal. He's made up his mind quite quickly so that Alms for the poor! After all the damage she has done in spreading the rumor, Betty takes the initiative to collect money for the Andrews. She brings it to them with emotions expressing deep pity. Go on welfare! Although the solution isn't quite legit, Jughead uses his connections to pave the way for Fred to get a weekly welfare check from the government. I guess every bit helps... if you're willing to be unethical. Get a job Mr. Lodge accompanies Archie and offers Fred a job. This is Archie's best solution as his dad won't have to swallow his pride so much if he's still earning a living.   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL049 Keywords on Quizlet What do you do when an embarrassing rumor is going around about you? Do you try to clear it up, or do you just ignore it? When it comes back to you, you can’t really ignore it anymore. Still unaware of how it all started, Fred knows it has affected his business, his social life, and it has put pressure on his closest friends to do something to help. What do you think? Does Fred need to clear it up? How can he get everyone to believe him and not just think he’s too proud to accept help? Please comment below.

Photo: © Bigstock Photo |  kharlamova_lv MARY: And Betty, I want you to go back to everybody you collected that money fromand give it all back, and explain fully why you’re giving it back.BETTY: Yes, Mrs. Andrews.   What have I done! Archie is shocked when he realizes what he's done. There's his dad telling him he's not broke, yet Archie had heard him worrying over how to make money — he'd heard him with his own ears! Archie's mom pulls the two strands of the story together and finally everyone realizes how this disastrous mistake was innocently made. Put out the fire Unfortunately, the rumor has already spread around town and had devastating effects on the Andrews' social life and business relationships. Now it's time to put out the fire, but that's easier said than done. I call the rumor a fire, because rumors spread quickly — like wild fire. And once they've begun to spread, they are difficult to put out. Fortunately, all involved are at the Andrews home. When they realize their error, they quickly go back to the people they told, and Mr. Lodge promises to let the truth be known in the business community. Hopefully, the good news spreads as quickly as the bad! Ah, relief! Once he is able to relax again, Fred gets free with his money. He feels generous and ready to take risks again. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL050 Keywords on Quizlet Free MP3: Radio Play without the teacher Review time: Listen to the whole play again, from beginning to end, Length: [27:51]. Login to download the free MP3.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. As the saying goes, ‘all's well that ends well’. It looks like no serious harm has been done. Luckily, Mr Lodge can help save Fred’s business from ruin. Do you think Archie has learned anything from this experience? How about Archie’s dad? Perhaps the ending of the radio play hints at this.  Please leave a comment below.

Photo by Bigstock Photo: Nosnibor137The jury's job is to decide whether the person on trial is guilty or not guilty. The Old Time Radio Legal Thriller: Mr. District Attorney was a popular radio program on NBC and ABC radio stations from 1939 to 1952. Each episode is a legal story that centers on the court trial. Meet the Jury: When a serious crime has been committed, such as murder, the American legal system chooses a group of citizens to judge the case. These people are just ordinary citizens, not lawyers or judges. They will sit through the trial, hear all the arguments, see all the evidence, and listen to the witnesses testify. They will discuss the case together and finally reach a decision. Their job is to decide whether the person on trial is ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty.’ This group of people is called the jury, and their decision is called a verdict. Jury Gone Wrong: It is believed that a jury will discuss everything in detail, and use reasoning to persuade one another that the evidence points to a certain conclusion about what must have happened. With all this negotiation between the 12 people on the jury, the final decision should represent what most people in the country would decide if they too looked at all the facts. However, sometimes things go wrong with the jury system. Juries could be biased. Jurors might disagree with a law and not hold to the law when they make their decision. Jurors usually don't want to be there. Jurors might not be smart enough to understand the arguments. Jurors' decisions might be influenced by bribes and threats. This radio play, called “Intimidated Jury”, is such a case.     Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL051 Keywords on Quizlet Does your country have a jury system, or does the judge decide?

Mr District Attorney — Intimidated Jury, Scene 1: A Reasonable Doubt Composite Photo © BigstockPhoto | lisafx and www.BillionPhotos.comDistrict Attorney: I thought we had everything we needed on this one, but evidently there was a reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors. The Jury is Still Out As our story opens, we find a crime has already been committed. We are in a courtroom waiting for the jury to return with their verdict. Will they find Mr Stanley guilty or not guilty of murder? The District Attorney and his assistant, Harrington, have done a thorough job of collecting evidence and witnesses testimony. The D. A. argued the case very convincingly. So what’s taking the jury so long to decide? Isn’t it obvious? — Ah, here they come now. Let’s find a seat and listen to their verdict. A Reasonable Doubt Harrington and the District Attorney can't believe the verdict. How could the jury have gotten it so wrong? The DA is resigned to the fact that there was still a reasonable doubt in the mind of at least one juror, but Harrington is livid. He can't accept it. Next time... Mr. Stanley, the defendant, is very smug about winning. He comes over to the DA to rub salt in his wound. In spite of the humiliation, the DA remains calm, confident that he'll be prosecuting Stanley again in court someday, and when that day comes he vows to make the charge stick.   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL052 Keywords on Quizlet Got any questions about this scene? Feel free to ask. Leave your questions and comments below, and I'll get back to you!

Mr. District Attorney: Intimidated Jury, (Scene 2) MRS. CLARK: This Mr. Taylor had lunch with two other men on the jury. When we returned, well, they had changed their vote to ‘not guilty’.  Photo © [jabiru/Bigstock.com] It's not your fault: Harrington saw that the morning paper had an article about the Stanley trial. The paper supports the D.A. The article criticized the jury for reaching such a ridiculous verdict. Well, it's good to know you have the public's support, but it doesn't change the situation. The Informant: But a visit from Mrs. Clark, a juror on the Stanley case, gives the District Attorney hope that he can call a mistrial. A mistrial is a trial that is not acceptable because something during the trial was done incorrectly. The outcome of the trial, that is, the verdict, becomes meaningless. It has no legal effect. Mrs. Clark is suspicious that Mr. Taylor, the jury foreman, had manipulated everyone into voting 'not guilty'. If she is right, the D.A. could call a mistrial. Then, Mr. Stanley would have to be tried again. There would be a new jury and the District Attorney would have another chance to send Mr. Stanley to the electric chair.     Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL053 Keywords on Quizlet Got any questions about this scene? Feel free to ask. You can leave your questions and comments below.

Mr. District Attorney and the Intimidated Jury, (Scene 3) [Photo © VadimGuzhva/Bigstock.com]STANLEY: I wanna thank you, Mr. Butler.BUTLER: For what?STANLEY: For the fix.BUTLER: You mean the verdict?   Gangster Etiquette In this episode, we see into the gangsters’ world. Now, when you’re being tried for murder, being faced with the electric chair, and someone gets you off, it’s definitely appropriate to go to him to express your thanks. That's just good etiquette. And that’s the first thing Mr. Stanley does after being set free. Well…, almost the first thing. First, he celebrates. Then he finds the gangster who had done him the favor, and promises a favor in return. Gangster Talk We have a lot of slang words and phrases in this scene. Gangsters don’t exactly use textbook English. So be ready to pick up on some colorful language here. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL054 Keywords on Quizlet Do you have any questions about this episode — I’d love to get a dialogue going here. Ask me about the key words, the grammar, or even the culture. Perhaps there is something you’d like to comment on. Here’s a question for you — Stanley has just promised to return the favor. The next time Butler needs a hit man, Stanley will do it for free. In storytelling, that's called foreshadowing, 伏筆 . It is a hint that something is going to happen. It makes the listener wonder, “Will he have to fulfill his promise? Who will Stanley have to kill?” What is your guess? Please leave your questions and comments below, and I’ll be sure to get back to you! Have you enjoyed this episode? If it’s a story worth sharing, please ‘Like’ it on FaceBook, and tell a friend about it.

Mr. District Attorney and the Intimidated Jury, (Scene 4) [Photo © jabiru/Bigstock.com]  TAYLOR: Well, I must tell you right now, Sir, this is the most libelous thing I've ever encountered. Taking offense: Harrington has rounded up the accused jury foreman, Mr Taylor, and brought him back to the DA's office. When Taylor hears the charge against him, he takes offense. "Ridiculous! That's libelous!" he cries, but it is all a pretense. Deep down inside, he knows he manipulated the jurors and brought them all around to that "not guilty" verdict. He feels uneasy, but he can't let the DA see that. Debt free: He'd been so relieved when the court case was finally over. Working for a gangster had made his jury duty rather tense, yet it had all gone like clockwork. Ah! Well, as he saw it, the gangster had been "paid in full" when Stanley walked, so he felt the relief of being debt free. Debt free, in more ways than one! Was it worth it? But now he's suddenly in hot water — if the DA can prove he swayed the jury, he'll land in jail. And all because he'd accepted a gangster's offer to make his debt go away. How is he ever going to get out of this one?     Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL055 Keywords on Quizlet Have you enjoyed this episode? If it’s a story worth sharing, please ‘Like’ it on FaceBook, and tell a friend about it. Do you have any questions about this episode — I’d love to get a dialogue going here. Ask me about the key words, the grammar, or even the culture. Perhaps there is something you’d like to comment on. Here’s a question for you — Taylor is in hot water now. What will he do to keep from getting caught? What is your guess? Please leave your questions and comments below, and I’ll be sure to get back to you!

Mr. District Attorney and the Intimidated Jury, (Scene 5): [Photo  © Dunedin Arts/Bigstock.com] BUTLER: He says if he falls, I fall too. Everything to lose: The District Attorney has just informed Mr Taylor that a member of the jury, Mrs Clark, had charged him with swaying the jury into voting “not guilty”. He's been warned. He could end up on trial. He could end up doing time in prison. By 'doing time', I mean serving a length of time in prison as punishment. As soon as Taylor gets out of the DA’s office, he heads straight for Butler’s bowling alley. No, he doesn't want to go bowling. He needs to see Butler, the guy who owns the bowling alley. Butler has got to hear about this. And when he hears it, Butler had better protect him! Don't jostle the kingpin: In bowling, the pins are set up in a triangular shape. The one that is front center is the kingpin  (五號瓶). Hit that one just a little off to one side or the other and all the pins will fall. Butler, the owner of a bowling alley, is also the kingpin — the one manipulating the legal system. How the police and the whole legal system would love to knock him down! When he hears Taylor's report, this new development doesn't unnerve him at all. Taylor is like the pin on the extreme left or right. If he goes down, so what! It's no big loss and he won't affect anyone else. When Taylor sees that Butler doesn't care about him, he points out that by protecting him, Butler would also be protecting his own skin. Taylor says he won't take the blame alone. Butler will go down with him. No clout: Butler doesn't like being jostled by a nobody. He decides to put Taylor in his place — show him he doesn't have that kind of authority, show him he has no clout. Then Mr Stanley comes into the room. Perfect timing! Stanley does the job for him. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL056 Keywords on Quizlet Do you have any questions about this episode? Or perhaps there is something you’d like to comment on.— I’d love to get a dialogue going here.  Please leave your questions and comments below, and I’ll be sure to get back to you!

Mr. District Attorney and the Intimidated Jury, (Scene 6): SECRETARY: You think he was just acting as a stooge for Stanley? [Photo © Luminis/Bigstock.com] Just the stooge: The District Attorney and his secretary are talking about the case and they are quite satisfied that they have enough evidence to convict Mr. Taylor of jury tampering. It looks like Mrs. Clark was right. The jurors had been manipulated into voting ‘not guilty’ out of fear of blackmail. And they all said the blackmailer was Taylor. The D.A., however, is quite sure that Taylor is just a stooge — a puppet being manipulated by someone above him. So who is the kingpin? His secretary ponders this for a moment and concludes that the D.A. must be implying that Mr. Stanley is the kingpin pulling strings behind the scenes. The D.A. isn't so sure about that, but somebody has got to be behind it. The D.A. wants to question Taylor again to find out who he’s working for — who the kingpin is.  Let's make a deal: It's much more important to catch the kingpin than the stooge he's manipulating. The D.A. might even be thinking of offering Taylor a deal — like, "Tell us who you're working for, and we'll lighten your punishment." Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL057 Keywords on Quizlet Do you have any questions about this episode — I’d love to get a dialogue going here. Or perhaps there is something you’d like to comment on. Please leave your questions and comments below.

Mr District Attorney and the Intimidated Jury, (scene 7): STANLEY: What else could I do? I’ve got a stiff with me, remember. [Photo © VadimGushva/Bigstock.com] The heat is on, but Stanley is totally unaware of it. Boy, does this kid ever need to wake up and smell the coffee! This one's on the house! Two episodes ago, Mr. Stanley, the hitman, killed jury foreman, Mr. Taylor, for Mr. Butler. Taylor was being charged with jury tampering, so he had come to Butler (the kingpin who was really behind the jury rigging) seeking protection. When Butler seemed not to care, Taylor had pointed out that he too was in danger of being found out. Butler saw that Taylor would easily give him up to the D.A. to save himself, so Taylor had become a threat. Stanley owed him a favor, so he had Stanley get rid of Taylor for him. Stanley dealt with Taylor swiftly with one quick shot, but Stanley’s job wasn’t finished yet. He still had a corpse to get rid of. Dumping the stiff: In this episode, Stanley comes back and tells Butler how that went. While trying to get rid of the body, he'd run into some trouble. He admits it was a bit of a screwed up, but he figures he took care of it. He's eager to tell his exciting story. The heat is on! When Butler hears the story, he sees it as a much bigger problem than Stanley perceives it to be. How could Stanley have been so stupid? He only thinks one step ahead. He'd never win at a game of chess! Butler has to spell it out very clearly to Stanley... Because of his way of dealing with the little screw up, the heat is on. He gives Stanley a piece of advice that Stanley doesn't want to hear.   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL058 Keywords on Quizlet Got any questions about this scene? Feel free to ask. You can leave your questions and comments below, and I'll be sure to get back to you!

Mr District Attorney and the Intimidated Jury, (scene 8): Mr DA: I think I got something! [Photo © Kletr/Bigstock.com]   Gone fishing? Where's the District Attorney? He hasn't gone fishing, has he? In this episode, Harrington comes looking for the DA, but the DA is not in his office right now. While waiting for the DA, Harrington and the District Attorney’s secretary talk shop. They discuss the case and the medical condition of the policeman who’d been shot. Going for the big fish: You’ll recall from two episodes ago that the DA was quite sure Taylor was just a stooge doing the dirty work for someone higher up the ladder than him. It was really someone else more powerful who was digging up dirt on the jury members and feeding it to Taylor to use. That guy — the 'behind the scenes' guy — that’s the guy the DA really wants to catch — the big kingpin behind this illegal game. So the DA hasn't taken a day off. He's out investigating Taylor’s financial situation, hoping to find new evidence that will lead him to the kingpin. A new angle: When the D.A. returns, it looks like his 'fishing trip' has paid off. He has financial information leading him to a new angle on the investigation. A canceled debt looks suspicious. It is very likely the way in which Taylor was bought. Most likely, he had borrowed money. Then he met with financial problems and couldn't pay it back. The man he owed the money to probably did not cancel the debt out of the kindness of his heart, with no strings attached. No, there were strings, all right. His new found financial freedom made Taylor feel indebted to this man. And if the psychological bond wasn't strong enough, then threats were probably made too. Taylor didn't have much choice — he didn't have the money to pay him back, but he could repay him with his service — persuading jurors to vote the way he wanted. The money loaner was the kingpin behind some dirty dealings, the indebted man his stooge.     Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL059 Keywords on Quizlet Got any questions about this scene? Feel free to ask. You can leave your questions and comments below, and I'll be sure to get back to you!

Mr District Attorney and the Intimidated Jury, Scene 9 MR DA: That was another report on the officer who was shot. The doctor’s believe he’ll be well enough to talk by tomorrow.BUTLER: Good! [Photo © inigocia/Bigstock.com]   Brilliant deduction After finding a canceled debt in Taylor’s books, the District Attorney pays Butler a visit. Butler had held the mortgage on Taylor's businesses, and now the debt is gone. Butler certainly appears to be the man Taylor felt indebted to, so the DA has deduced that Butler is the big kingpin behind the jury rigging. It's time to pay the big kingpin a visit for a game of cat and mouse. The cop will talk The DA seems ‘chatty’. Why is he telling Butler so much about the case? Butler is doing his best to distance himself from everyone that the DA mentions. He tries to deny knowing them, but the DA won’t let him get away with that. The DA even mentions the policeman. Hey, now! Isn’t he going a little too far? Why warn Butler? The DA seems to be warning him that he's almost caught. Why not have come a day or two later when he has enough evidence to arrest the guy? A game of cat and mouse Butler and the DA play a real 'cat and mouse' game in this scene. The DA has information that he wants Butler to know. And Butler needs to play along enough to get the DA to tell him more. He needs to know how much the DA really knows. Both think they are smarter than the other — the cat fully expects to eat the mouse for dinner, and the mouse expects to escape the cat's claws. Butler is looking for something he can use to his advantage, but if the DA is the smarter of the two, the information he gives Butler will be like cheese on a mousetrap.   Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL060 Keywords on Quizlet Have you figured out what the D.A. is up to? Perhaps you have a question. You can comment or leave your questions in the comments below.

Mr District Attorney and the Intimidated Jury, Scene 10 Mr DA: You see, Stanley thought Butler had double-crossed him with the hospital story, and so he implicated him in the killings. [Photo © Kasia Bialasiewicz: Bigstock.com]   No way is that cop gonna' talk! In our last episode, the District Attorney’s chat with Mr Butler alerted Butler that he needed to do something fast or he and Stanley would be caught. The policeman was alive and recovering from a coma after getting shot by Stanley. If he ever identified Stanley, Stanley would have to stand trial again. The DA had already connected him with Stanley through Taylor. It was getting quite unnerving for Butler, but he knew exactly how to manage this situation. This was a job for Stanley! Thieves fall out Stanley's orders are to shut the cop up, but how? Stanley only  knows one way to deal with any problem. But before he can carry out his plan, Harrington jumps him and handcuffs him. Stanley wonders what went wrong. How did the cop and the DA know he was coming to the hospital? He suspects Butler set him up and plans his revenge. As far as he was concerned, he and Butler had had a falling out. You can't pin it all on me! Stanley is doomed, but he decides he won't take all of the blame. He may be going down, but he determines that he won't go down alone. He drags Butler down with him, implicating him in the murders. It's exactly what the DA needed as he didn't have any physical evidence or testimony against Butler. Stanley helped him catch the big fish, the kingpin behind the jury rigging. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL061 Keywords on QuizletDL061 Supplementary Words on Quizlet Free MP3: Radio Play without the teacher Review time: Listen to the whole play again, from beginning to end, Length: [23:36]. Login to download the free MP3.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. The DA, Harrington, and the DA’s secretary are all recounting the story and enjoying their victory. Did you already have it figured out a week ago? What did you think of this play? Do you want more "Mr District Attorney" stories? Please, share your ideas about it in the Comments below.

~ CBS Radio Mystery Theater, The Lady Was a Tiger, Act 1, Scenes 1-3 — The New Recruit ~ A femme fatale double agent frames an unemployed reporter for homicide in Paris. Larry Fielding: Umph! Take…take my money, and leave me alone. Umph! Look, if you want money, I told you…you can have it![DMPhoto © Bigstock.com] New Recruit: Larry Fielding, a newspaper reporter, gets fired from his job, apparently for no reason. Things go from bad to worse, but in the end he makes a new acquaintance who tries to recruit him for an assignment. It looks like a good thing — the silver lining around his dark cloud. Although somewhat suspicious at first, he is persuaded to go for it. DL062~DL067: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL062 Keywords on Quizlet What is your best guess? Why do you think Larry got fired? And who is Wilson — friend or enemy? Now that you know Dave Wilson is a spy, what do you think of his heroic rescue of Larry? Although Larry was suspicious at first, it seems that he has let down his guard. He’s ready to hop on a plane for France and have an adventure. Let’s make our predictions now and see how close we get to what we’ll know in a few weeks when the story ends. Please, leave a comment or question below.

~ CBS Radio Mystery Theater, The Lady Was a Tiger, Act 1, Scenes 4-8 — In Grave Danger ~ A femme fatale double agent frames an unemployed reporter for homicide in Paris. Dave Wilson: And just what is it that you’re seeking?Carol Johnson: [Breathy] To warn you that you are in grave danger![Photo © Victoria Andreas/Bigstock.com] Running Smoothly Like Clockwork Larry and Dave have made it to France. Larry goes off to play his part by interviewing Professor Teal. During the interview, he is handed the slip of paper, the map, as planned. Everything seems to be going fine, running smoothly like clockwork. Les Deux Magots Dave Wilson waits for him at a café called Les Deux Magots. This is a very famous café on the Left Bank of the Seine river. It opened in 1885 and is still in Paris to this day. The name of the cafe means "The Two Mandarins" -- an old name for Chinese government officials. Inside the cafe there are two carved statues of Chinese Mandarins which likely date back to the 1880s when the building was a novelty shop, not a café. Thecafé kept the name of the former shop. It was quite a fitting name as Mandarins had to pass an exam to get their government position. They were intellectuals, and the café attracted intellectuals, writers and artists. Les Deux Magot is a cafe in Paris where intellectuals, writers, and artists met. [Photo © Dinkum: Wikimedia.org] The two Mandarins oversee the cafe. [Photo © Donar Reiskoffer: Wikimedia.org] The best laid plans... As Dave sits at a cafe table waiting, he is approached by a strikingly beautiful woman with a phoney accent. She has a warning for him. When Larry gets back to meet Dave at the café, everything falls apart and he finds himself involved in a crime scene protesting his innocence.   DL062~DL067: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL063 Keywords on Quizlet Larry is in deep trouble. If this happened to you, what would you do to prove your innocence? Leave me a comment in the side-bar on the right!

~ CBS Radio Mystery Theater, The Lady Was a Tiger, Act 2, Scenes 1-3 — The Jailbird Walks ~ A femme fatale double agent frames an unemployed reporter for homicide in Paris. Carol Johnson: Well, you look pretty good for a jailbird.Larry Fielding: You look pretty good yourself for a…Come to think of it, what are you?[Photo © Aaron Amat/Bigstock.com]   No good to us in jail: In this episode, Larry, now a murder suspect, is now a jailbird. He has been thrown into jail to await trial. As long as he is in prison, he is of no use to anyone. The Russian’s decide to get him out. How do you think Russian spies would get a man out of jail? What method will they use? When a person is charged with a crime, he awaits his trial in jail. However, if he is not considered a threat to society, he can get out on bail. This means someone has to pay a large sum of money to get him out. The money is a guarantee that he will show up for the trial. Larry is still facing trial, even if the Russian spies get him out of jail. DL062~DL067: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL064 Keywords on Quizlet Larry is finally a free man, but he’s going to feel indebted to Carol for the alibi. They seem to trust each other more now, and they agree to tell each other the truth. But we’ve seen Carol meeting with a Russian spy and doing exactly what he told her to do. So what do you think? — Is Carol a friend or an enemy to Larry? Which side is she really on — the American’s or the Russian’s? I’d love to hear your opinions on that. Please leave a comment below.

~ CBS Radio Mystery Theater, The Lady Was a Tiger, Act 2, Scenes 4-5 — The Rattler's Warning ~ A femme fatale double agent frames an unemployed reporter for homicide in Paris. Larry Fielding: And the only reason I’m alive is because somebody wants the paper.Carol Johnson: That’s right.Larry Fielding: And if I give it to you, then there’s really no reason not to kill me.[Photo © prometeus/BigstockPhoto] The Rattler's Warning: Larry is thankful to be out of prison, but he's still a murder suspect. He goes to the American Consul for help, but he’s met with disbelief, and they recommend he get out of France. Carol has to work fast. She reveals more to gain Larry's trust. She tells him who she's working for. Not really trusting her, Larry tries to go over her head. He heads out the door to find Carol's director. That's when a big Russian agent, Egor, forces him back inside the hotel room. Although Carol tells Larry, "I warned you," Larry feels misled. Carol had given him about as much warning as a rattlesnake gives its victim. Calling Carol a rattler really shows that Larry doesn't trust her. Larry's Trump Card: So, what do you do when there’s no one you can trust? You hang onto your trump card, the card that will always win no matter what card the other player puts down. For Larry, the slip of paper from Professor Teal is the trump card. As long as no one can find it, no one will kill him. The Art of Persuasion: Carol tried feminine persuasion. Egor uses bullying tactics. When neither works to make Larry cooperate, they call in a third agent... Dr. Rozanski. DL062~DL067: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL065 Keywords on Quizlet Everybody wants to make a deal with Larry — Carol levels with Larry about who she is in hopes of gaining his trust. Egor has a much pushier approach. But when that doesn’t work, they call in Rozanski. Most likely, his methods are the most drastic. What's your guess? What do you think Rozanski will do to get the information about the paper’s whereabouts out of Larry? Please leave me a comment below.

~ CBS Radio Mystery Theater, The Lady Was a Tiger, Act 3, Scenes 1-4 — True Colors ~ Rozanski: The injection will be easier if you don’t fuss, young man.[Photo © Yastremska/Bigstock]   True Colors Is Carol a femme fatale, or is she actually Larry's best friend? Is she the rattler that only pretends to give him fair warning, or is she really on his side? Is she with the Americans or the Russians? It's time for Carol to show her true colors.  Nothing but the truth Dr. Rozanski is determined to get the truth out of Larry about where the note is hidden. As in all good spy stories, once Rozanski has Larry cornered, he takes great pleasure in explaining the significance of the note to the Russian government. This knowledge raises the stakes for Larry — he absolutely has to live through this and get the note to his own government. Moment of truth When circumstances spin out of control, the Russian spies decide to give up on the note and silence Larry instead. It's time for Carol to show her true colors — to reveal which side she is really on. DL062~DL067: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL066 Keywords on Quizlet So did you have Carol figured right? What led you to trust or mistrust her earlier in the story? At what point did you decide she was probably not a traitor to her country? And Larry, he’s quite a suspicious fellow, isn’t he? — Carol’s job would have been much easier if Larry had been more trusting and naïve, swayed by her feminine charm. I guess Larry had watched enough 007 movies to know that a sexy woman who flirts with him could be a deadly ‘femme fatale’. Could you tell that Larry was being sarcastic when he finished Carol’s story about being a double agent who was really on the American side? Carol could tell. How did she pick up on his sarcasm? Please leave a comment below.

~ CBS Radio Mystery Theater, The Lady Was a Tiger, Act 3, Scenes 5-7 — Tying Up Loose Ends ~ Larry flirted with the idea that he might even be some sort of an American James Bond. [Photo © Jose AS Reyes/Bigstock] A Few Loose Ends: This episode wraps up the play with a few surprises. Carol is in for a surprise. She finds out how Larry hid Professor Teal’s note right under their noses. The Russian agent, Egor Smonovic, is in for a surprise too — a taste of his own medicine. Then back to Larry and Carol. When the excitement dies down, Larry has time to flirt with Carol and entertains the possibility of a new lifestyle. The New James Bond: 'Step aside, James Bond. There's a new 007.' Larry indulges in a little fantasy — perhaps he should pursue Carol. He could join her in her world of espionage. The image of himself that swept across his mind was of a confident, good-looking young man in a suit, holding a gun as if it were a fashion statement. He snaps out of it when he realizes how love for Carol is merely infatuation — like high school love. DL062~DL067: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL067 Keywords on Quizlet Free MP3: Radio Play without teacher Review time: Listen to the whole play again, from beginning to end, Length: [48:06]. The radio play actually begins at [10:54]. Login to download the free MP3.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Are you at all like Larry? Have you ever done something really exciting, different from your day to day life, and because of the experience considered a career change? Do you have any questions or comments about this episode? Questions about English or about the story itself, whatever — I’m ready to dialog with you about it. Please leave your questions or comments below.

~ CBS Radio Mystery Theater, You're Better Off Guilty — Trailer ~ Sylvia: Oh, no. Oh, you’re dangerous! Exciting! And I don’t care if you go with other women. Why, a man like you, Ralph, no one woman could be enough! [prometeus: Bigstock Photo] An imponderable suggestion This episode is just a teaser. It’s a short trailer – you know how movies have little short movie clips to get you interested in watching that movie? That's called a trailer. Movie trailers have gotten really fast paced, especially if they are for action movies. They’re made up of the most exciting scenes of the movie. This trailer is a little different in that it is a radio play trailer. It's drama, not action, but it will give you something imponderable to try to 'wrap your brain around'. It’s a short discussion between our main character, Ralph Westfield, and his girlfriend (actually, his fiancée), Sylvia. Although they are about to get married, she Is wondering if she really knows Ralph or not. Sylvia makes a suggestion...one that Ralph finds imponderable! DL068~DL073: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL068 Keywords on Quizlet Wow! What's going on here? Why is Sylvia willing to share her fiance with other women? In the comments below, try explaining the psychological dynamics that are going on here!

~ CBS Radio Mystery Theater, You're Better Off Guilty — Act 1, Scene 1 ~ Report a Crime Ralph: Are you accusing me?Inspector: I'm just saying, "That's your story."Ralph: But it's true! [Dmytro Sidelnikov: Bigstock Photo]   I'm here to report a crime Before today, Ralph's life was simple. He put in his nine-to-five at an accounting firm and took home his paycheck. Nothing too exciting ever happened...until this morning. Now, Ralph is at the police station because he needs to report a crime. He discovered a body this morning on his way to work. He didn't see the murder happen, but as the first person to find the body, it is his civic duty to report the murder. But he's finding out it's not easy. As the police inspector's questioning proceeds, Ralph gets more and more uncomfortable, more and more anxious. Why? Because he feels himself being eyeballed as a suspect! DL068~DL073: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL069 Keywords on Quizlet So there’s Ralph in the police station trying to report a crime, and now he’s become a suspect. How do you think Ralph must feel? Try to use your best adjectives to describe his feelings. Leave your answer in the comments below.

~ DL070: You're Better Off Guilty, Act 1, Scene 2 & 3 — A Growing Suspicion ~ Ralph: I saw this great looking sports car, this Girardi 462, and I saw someone slumped over the wheel. [Wavebreak Media: Bigstock Photo]   A Growing Suspicion Ralph is involved in the Jill Joras case because he was the one who found the body. She was slumped over the steering wheel of her car. Ralph could tell she was dead, she wasn't just sleeping. Shocked, he hurried from the scene. He immediately found a police officer and reported his discovery. That makes him a witness. But his involvement stirs up suspicion in people's minds. It is not only the police inspector who begins to see Ralph as a possible suspect. Ralph kowtows to his boss Ralph's boss is worried that maybe...just maybe...Ralph did kill the young star. Just think of how that would affect his company! He could imagine clients and investors dropping him for other accounting firms. He calls Ralph into his office and tells him to just let it all blow over quickly. Ralph says, "Yes, sir... Yes, sir," even though he doesn't have much control over this. And actually, Ralph is hoping for the same outcome. It's very unnerving to be eyed with suspicion. Ralph's boss says he's willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. This is a strange thing to say to someone who is a witness, not a suspect, in a crime. Home — A Safe Haven? Ralph wants to go home and rest, get away from all the craziness. It's been a rough day! But he ends up having to defend himself to Sylvia, his fiancée. Even in his closest relationship where there should be trust, there is suspicion. DL068~DL073: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL070 Keywords on Quizlet So there’s Ralph in his boss’ office, unable to ‘stick up for himself’. Ralph doesn’t try to defend himself. He just ‘kowtows’ to what his boss demands – he says, ‘Yes, sir!” Did you know “kowtow” is a word we borrowed from Chinese? In Chinese, it’s 叩頭 (pronounced kòutóu) . That’s a traditional Chinese way of greeting your superior. You would have to kneel down and press your forehead to the ground. That’s kind of what Ralph was doing with his boss. Do you think this was the best way for Ralph to handle this situation? Please, leave a comment!

~ DL071: You're Better Off Guilty, Act 2, Scene 1-3, "Two Plus Two Equals Four" ~ Reporter: Inspector, you've got to give us something for the evening news.Inspector Dorset: At this time, the department is following a certain line of investigation. Now, if you all will excuse me…[Photo © volkovslava/BigStock.com] Put two and two together “Put two and two together” is an idiom. When we “put two and two together”, we are able to draw a conclusion from the information or evidence that we have. So why am I calling this episode "2+2=4"? Well, the inspector gets new information, puts it together with what he already knows, and “Voila!” He’s sure he’s on the right track! DL068~DL073: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL071 Keywords on Quizlet When you put two and two together, what do you come up with? Are you coming to the same conclusion as Inspector Dorset? Have you got a theory about this case? What do you think? Is Ralph just the guy who found the body, or is he more involved in this case? Please share your thoughts!

CBS Murder Mystery Theatre ~ You're Better Off Guilty, Act 2, Scenes 4-6 ~ The Sex Symbol Ralph: A confession? You want me to confess to the um...Inspector: To the murder of Jill Jorras.Ralph: Inspector, you have no proof!Inspector: Mm, you're singing a different tune now, aren't you? [Prometeus: Bigstock Photos]  A Whole New Image Can you name off any sex symbols? That's someone who is extremely sexually attractive. They’re probably a famous person, a celebrity like an actor or singer – like Brad Pitt or Lady Gaga, and on top of their talent, they are also very good looking. In today’s episode, Ralph is at work in his office when his boss’s secretary, Miss Reimer, drops in. She helps him see his present circumstances from a whole new angle. We're about to see a big change in Ralph. We see Ralph change from a stressed out suspect to a really cool dude after his talk with Miss Reimer! The way Miss Reimer sees it, I mean the way "Belle" sees it, Jill Jorras was a celebrity and a sex symbol. By association, Ralph becomes very desirable to women. After all, if Jill Jorras wanted him, he must be worth having. With a little coaching from Belle, Ralph learns to take advantage of the publicity and fixes up his image. DL068~DL073: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL072 Keywords on Quizlet Ralph learns to play it cool, and it works for a while. But the inspector is still able to get him all worked up, agitated, upset. The inspector asks Ralph to confess to the crime of murder. When Ralph continues to protest his innocence, the inspector even explains that Ralph might have tricked his own mind into believing he is innocent when really he isn’t. What do you think? Have we been manipulated by the writer to side with the murderer? Is Ralph really as innocent as he says he is? Please leave your comment below.  I would love to hear from you.

CBS Radio Mystery Theatre — You're Better Off Guilty ~ Act 3: Scenes 1~3 Ralph: Are you offering me a promotion, Mr. Stratton? [Photo © Eulin/Bigstock.com] A Promotion? Really? Thanks to Bell, Ralph's new image is better fitting the public's view of what a celebrity's killer-lover should look like. His notoriety is putting Stratton & Company on the front page of newspapers. Bell understands that this is to Ralph's advantage. She does him a huge favour by hinting to Mr. Stratton that Ralph might leave the firm to find a better job elsewhere. Mr. Stratton takes the bait and offers Ralph a very unexpected promotion. Becoming Unnerved Ralph is enjoying his fame. He plays the part of a cool dude in charge of his destiny...that is, until Inspector Dorset unnerves him with the mention of the murder weapon. How will it all end? We’re getting near the end of the story. In fact, we just have one more episode after this one. Can you predict the outcome? Will Ralph finally give in to the Inspector and confess, or will someone else confess to the crime,...or does the Inspector finally find the evidence he needs? DL068~DL073: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL073 Keywords on Quizlet Basically, we’ve been listening to Ralph playing the situation to his advantage. He’s learned the role very well. He knows now how to act like he’s in charge, and with a little help from Bell, even got offered a promotion at work. He doesn’t look like the nervous pushover that we met at the beginning of the story. But the inspector broke through Ralph’s act and got him nervous about the gun. If Ralph truly is innocent, why is he nervous about the police finding the gun? Can you explain it? Tell me “why” in the comments below. If you’re enjoying the story, please share it with your friends on social media!

CBS Radio Mystery Theatre — You're Better Off Guilty ~ Act 3: Scenes 4~6 Miss Evans: Maybe I meant to all along. I... I had the gun, didn't I?      [Photo © Stokkete/Bigstock.com] Smoking Gun In a follow up visit from Miss Evans, the victim's manager, the Inspector gets his 'smoking gun' -- that is to say, he gets all the evidence he needs to arrest and charge a suspect. He didn't expect it to turn out this way, but now he's got both a confession and the murder weapon. Why confess? Sure that Ralph had killed Jill Jorras, he'd called him in for more questioning. In fact, Ralph should be arriving any minute now. The Inspector wanted to grill him with questions until he slipped up, made that fatal mistake that would give himself away. Then an unexpected visit from Miss Evans forces him to toss his old theory aside as she not only confesses, but also produces the murder weapon. Apparently, the Inspector had been 'barking up the wrong tree'. But why confess? She wasn't even a "person of interest". The inspector saw her as a witness, not a suspect. If she'd just kept her mouth shut, she probably wouldn't have gotten caught. Listen and find out why she tells all. She has a couple of reasons. Dropped like a hot potato! Being taken off the suspect list must have been a relief, but it has some serious negative side effects for Ralph, too. After all, his sudden notoriety had given him respect and an air of fascination that attracted women, clients, and the public in general. Now it is suddenly gone. Listen to find out how people treat him, who abandons him, and who sticks by his side. DL068~DL073: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL074 Keywords on Quizlet Free MP3: Radio Play without teacher Review time: Listen to the whole play again, from beginning to end, Length: [42:28]. Login to download the free MP3.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Well, Ralph's power and influence disappeared in a flash, didn’t it? Now he’s just Ralph, the guy down in the research room His work makes the other brokers look good, but he’s not in the lime-light anymore. If you were Ralph, how would you feel at this point? Please share your comments below. I would love to hear from you. And if you enjoyed this story, please let me know that, too.

Hercule Poirot: The Case of the Careless Victim — Act 1: Scenes 1 & 2 POIROT: Gently, gently, Mam'selle. All is not lost. Fortunately, you deal with Hercule Poirot who goes one step beyond the obvious. [Photo © CC BY Jose Camões Silva] Apartment Hunting Hercule Poirot is the famous French-speaking detective from Belgium. As the story opens, he has just moved to New York and is looking for an apartment. He's told he'll be lucky to find one, but Poirot doesn't believe in luck. He believes in "employing the little gray cells" -- that is to say, he believes in using his brain to solve problems. While apartment hunting, he ends up helping a woman with her door. It is stuck. She cannot open it. Well, one thing leads to another, and he is soon involved in solving a murder. Agatha Christie, the author Poirot is the fictional detective created by Agatha Christie. She was fond of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's writings about Sherlock Holmes so she patterned her detective after his. There are many differences of course, but both are intellectuals who use their heads, not their muscles, to solve crimes. These are both good examples of the classical detective story genre. Christie wrote 33 novels and 37 short stories about Poirot. The setting for most of these stories was in the mid- to late-1930s. Poirot moved from Belgium to England, but in the story that we are about to hear, 'The Case of the Careless Victim', he has just moved to the United States. This is the first of his American adventures. Poirot is a language learner, too! Poirot's Belgian-French accent and grammar come through. He may not be the best model of English for you, but at the same time, it is important for you to be able to understand people who have different accents. English is such a global language that there are many different accents to get used to. The interesting thing about Agatha Christie’s development of Poirot as a character is that his English did improve the longer he lived in England. That’s an encouragement for all of us as language learners! We know Poirot is a foreigner because everyone stumbles over his name. In fact, no one seems to even care to pronounce his name correctly. It is a constant frustration to him. Poirot and Miss Marple TV Series Agatha Christie’s Poirot stories became a British TV series that ran for 24 years, from 1989-2013. Her Miss Marple stories also became a TV series. You can find many of these episodes on YouTube. FREE PDF: Keywords & Transcript DL074~DL081: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL075 Keywords on Quizlet Detective Hercule Poirot is new in town. When he comes across a crime scene in the hotel room where Miss Fletcher is living, he immediately suspects her of committing the crime. This puts her on the defensive, and their relationship is off to a bad start. He questions her quite thoroughly. So, what do you think? After the questioning, is she still on his suspect list, or not? What is Poirot like? Can you describe your first impression of him? How about Miss Fletcher? What is her personality like? Leave a comment below. It's good English practice!

DL076: Hercule Poirot: The Case of the Careless Victim — Act 1: Scene 3 Poirot: Monsieur, would you be so good as to explain why you were so long in arriving?Johnny: Uh? Oh, it's this old car. Every once in a while it goes on the fritz.  [Photo (foreground) © Bigstock/Slavick] A Logical Explanation Poirot wants to take the elevator down to the hotel lobby to meet Inspector Stevens of the New York police force. While waiting for the elevator, he explains to Miss Fletcher how he knows her room was not the actual crime scene — how it is that he knows the murder took place upstairs in the room one floor above hers. A Long Wait He has time to explain in detail because the elevator is a long time in coming. He tells Miss Fletcher all the clues he noticed that led him to this conclusion. Together, these clues made him suspicious that his first assessment was wrong. Sounds Suspicious Poirot asks the elevator attendant what took him so long. Although Johnny has an explanation, it sounds suspicious. It doesn't fit with the evidence Poirot observed. You'll have to listen and decide for yourself whether you believe Johnny or not. After listening, let me know in the comments below whether you are suspicious of Johnny or not. FREE PDF: Keywords & Transcript DL074~DL081: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL076 Keywords on Quizlet So, what do you think? Is the elevator attendant the murderer? Was he really on the ninth floor, or was he in the basement? Or maybe he sent the elevator down to the basement and he was really in the room above Miss Fletcher's. Of course, he was able to explain the problem with the indicator. But, do you believe him?

DL077: Hercule Poirot: The Case of the Careless Victim — Act 1: Scene 4 [Photo (foreground)© Bigstock/Olly2 & Carlos A. A, Ferreira]Stevens: Hmm...They sure did a job...Thunderation!Poirot: You are shocked, Monsieur?Stevens: Poirot, do you reallze what's happened? Police Protection Inspector Stevens arrives at the hotel already predicting who the victim and the murderer are. However, he is in for a bit of a surprise. After identifying the body, Stevens and Poirot have the dual task of arresting the murderer all the while giving police protection to an important man who has had death threats. The man they are after likes to tease the police by giving them clues. He’s out to prove he’s smart enough to get away with murder…even with the police ‘hot on his trail.’ Come Up with a Theory Well, he has outwitted the police before, but what he doesn't realise is that this time, he has Poirot after him too... and you! Maybe you can outwit this egomaniac — this crazy murderer who is so proud of himself. Do your best to piece the clues together into a theory that makes sense, and try to pick up on more clues — especially ones that aren't even mentioned by Stevens or Poirot.   DL074~DL081: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL077 Keywords on Quizlet Inspector Stevens calls the murderer a criminal egomaniac because he just commits crimes for the thrill of baffling the police. Does this remind you of any characters in other crime stories? Please comment below.

DL078: Hercule Poirot: The Case of the Careless Victim — Act 2: Scene 1 & 2 [Photo © Bigstock/Rudall30]MAN: Don't move! I said don't move!POIROT: Have no fear, Monsieur. I will not dispute the authority of your gun.   CSI – Crime Scene Investigation: Poirot, Inspector Stevens, and Miss Fletcher all go upstairs to the room above Miss Fletcher’s room — the room where Poirot says the murder took place. No one is there. It gives them a chance to investigate the room and learn what they can about Mr. Parrish, the important man who needed a bodyguard because of death threats. Pay attention to the details they learn here from the clues. Jittery Threats: While there, they are surprised by the return of Mr. Parrish. It’s quite a relief that the murderer hasn’t carried out his threat yet, but they don’t seem very friendly with each other. The situation is tense, so maybe that explains the unfriendly atmosphere. Laura's Whereabouts: Mr Parrish is packing his things, getting ready to leave New York. Before he goes, he expects his daughter to come visit him, but she hasn’t shown up yet. I wonder what is keeping her. DL074~DL081: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL078 Keywords on Quizlet That was a close call. I thought Mr Parrish was going to kill either Inspector Stevens or Miss Fletcher. (I figured Poirot wouldn’t get killed off because he’s the main character in a whole series of stories, so that was a no-brainer!) It was a tense situation, but what were your first impressions of Mr Parrish, the important financier with death threats on his life? Please leave a comment below. I would love to hear from you.

DL079: Hercule Poirot: The Case of the Careless Victim — Act 2: Scenes 3 & 4 Photo © BigstockPhoto | ChiccoDodiFCPoirot: A foot! A small foot! This is what I feared. Come along, Johnny! Poirot and Miss Fletcher go in search of Laura Parrish. Poirot gets Johnny, the elevator man, to join the search. Why does he need Johnny? What is his real purpose in inviting Johnny along? Johnny says Poirot is wasting his time in the basement. He seems to be trying to make him give up his search. It is as I feared. But the search does pay off. What do they find? Does this lead to any more clues? In a fog When Poirot gets back to Parrish's room, he finds that Inspector Stevens didn't keep a careful eye on Mr Parrish. Stevens thinks his investigation is more important than playing bodyguard to a man who doesn't appreciate it. He admits, however, that he hasn't gotten anywhere in his investigation. His mind is cloudy; he is still in a fog. DL074~DL081: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL079 Keywords on Quizlet What will Poirot say when he phones the airport? Write his end of the conversation below.

DL080: Hercule Poirot and the Case of the Careless Victim — Act 2: Scenes 5 & 6 [Photo © Bigstock/YakobchukOlena]PARRISH: Monsieur Poirot, it's been a privilege to know you. I'm only sorry I couldn't remain to see you break the case.POIROT: But you have, Monsieur.PARRISH: I beg your pardon?   Tragedy Strikes Laura never did get to see her father, and now he’s been in an accident. What a tragedy! Will she ever see him again? Is he going to be all right? Inspector Stevens heads straight for the accident scene. A Mad Rush But Poirot doesn’t. He’s miles ahead of everyone else in his analysis of the clues. He’s been ‘employing the little grey cells’ and realizes that the accident is just a clever trick to send him in the wrong direction. You might say it's a "red herring" — something that purposely distracts attention from the real issue.  A red herring is actually a salted and smoked fish. If a guy were being chased by hunting dogs, he might pull a red herring across his trail. The dogs would be confused and go after the fish instead of him. Poirot heads for the airport instead. He has to stop Hilary Kent! DL074~DL081: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL080 Keywords on Quizlet Earlier in the play (DL078), when Hilary Kent threatened Poirot, Stevens, and Miss Fletcher with a gun, Poirot said, “But obviously, Inspector, this is the man we seek! Monsieur Jonathan Parrish.” Can you explain Poirot’s comment? Was he mistaken? Please leave a comment below.

DL081: Hercule Poirot and the Case of the Careless Victim — Act 3: Scene 1 [Photo © Bigstock/Big Pants Production]POIROT: Later, when I look at his socks - one green and one brown, I am certain. The man in the room is colorblind. Poirot points out the clues Miss Fletcher and Inspector Stevens are quite amazed at Poirot. How did he figure out that this man wasn't Mr Parrish? Over tea in the airport café, Poirot identifies the clues he had noticed along the way and explains how Kent carried out his act of deception right under their noses. A paradox Mr Parrish wasn't very consistent in his behavior. When Poirot noticed his mismatched socks, he couldn't dismiss it from his thoughts. Alongside some other clues, it was the paradox that led him to understand who he was dealing with. Poirot's problems get ironed out Solving the murder had a couple of perks for Poirot as well. Listen to see how he benefited from getting involved in this case. FREE PDF: Keywords & Transcript DL074~DL081: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL081 Keywords on Quizlet Free MP3: Radio Play without the teacher Review time: Listen to the whole play again, from beginning to end, Length: [59:57]. First, we hear from the author, Agatha Christie. The play itself begins at [2:56]. Login to download the free MP3.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. [/wcm_nonmember] So what did you think of the play? Did Agatha Christie, the writer, play fair with you? In other words, were all the clues available in the story or things you could deduce from your own life experience? Please leave a comment below. Even if Poirot got it figured out before you, it’s always fun (and good training) to go back and find the clues. The whole play is available here (for logged in users), so you can listen again without listening to me talking. It’s a good review of the vocabulary, and a chance to train yourself to pay attention to detail and think logically.

A "Dangerous Assignment" radio play first aired on May 17, 1950 on NBC COMMISSIONER: Get out your pith helmet, Steve. You’re leaving for Arabia on the next plane.MITCHEL: Arabia? Now look, my days as a camel jockey are over! A Disgruntled Sheik Government agent, Steve Mitchel, is given his next assignment. It takes him to Saudi Arabia. At first, he's a little reluctant to go. He wonders why this is a government assignment. But there is an Arab leader, a Sheik, who is disgruntled (upset and unhappy) with an oil company. Keep the Sheik Happy The United States wants their relationship with Saudi Arabia to be on good terms, so if a company is having trouble, the government is ready and willing to step in and help resolve the problem.Listen and find out what the problem is. What is it that is making the Sheik disgruntled? DL082~DL088: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL082 Keywords on Quizlet If you were given this assignment, would you feel the same way Steve Mitchel feels? He doesn’t seem to want to go to Arabia. Would you? Tell me about it in the comments below.

"The Sheik’s inspector claimed we were ten thousand barrels short." [Photo © buso23/Bigstockphoto.com] He's a rookie: When Steve Mitchel arrives in Arabia, he meets with Williams, the field manager, to hear his version of what happened. What caused the problem between the Five Star Oil Company and the Sheik? Williams’ story is the same as what Mitchel already heard when he was given this assignment. There is a discrepancy (差異) in their records — The oil company’s records and the Sheik’s records differ on how much oil the company had pumped out one day. Mitchel learns a few more details. For one thing, the checker on the pipeline is new to the job. We often call a new employee a “rookie”. So perhaps this was just a rookie mistake, a mistake made due to inexperience. Even so, Mitchel wants to carry out a thorough investigation.   DL082~DL088: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL083 Keywords on Quizlet What do you think of Williams, the field manager? And how about Haroon? Are they trustworthy? Can you identify what it is that is making you feel that way about either of them? Leave a comment below.

— A "Dangerous Assignment" old-time radio play aired on NBC on May 17, 1950 "Modesty is for the unlovely."  — Sarita       [Photo © OSTILL/BigstockPhoto.com] A Belly Dancer's Perspective Government agent, Steve Mitchel, goes to the Oasis Club to ask about Yusef and how he died. He expects the charming Sarita, a belly dancer, to know Yusef well. Yusef was captivated by her beauty, but to her, he was just one of many men who fell in love with her. She didn't talk to him about his work because that kind of thing does not interest her. Sarita is really only interested in herself. She is very narcissistic about her own beauty, and doesn't think a beautiful woman needs to be modest. Modesty, she says, is for the unlovely. An Interesting Connection She and her friend, Triflus, are able to recount the incident that ended in Yusef's death. The details don't seem to help Mitchel much in his investigation, but he is able to connect Triflus to the Five Star Oil Company that he is investigating. Logistics Back at Headquarters, Mitchel meets with Haroon and finds out about the logistics of moving the oil from the oilfields to the coast. Somewhere between the oilfields and the Persian Gulf, the oil is being stolen. Mitchel is looking for a weak spot in the company's record keeping and logistics. DL082~DL088: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL084 Keywords on Quizlet What do you think of the charming Sarita? And how about Triflus? Are they trustworthy? What do you think it is that is giving you those strong feelings about either of them? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.

— Part 4 of "Find 100,000 Barrels of Oil, a Dangerous Assignment radio play: I spin around and spot three gents in white robes, andjust one look at them tells me they don’t want to shake hands. [Photo: © kadmy/BigstockPhoto.com] The Lost City of Enzak Mitchel continues his investigation by accompanying Dean, the pilot who monitors the pipeline. As he flies along the pipeline looking for leaks or any sign of oil theft in the marks in the desert sand, Mitchel notices some ruins in the distance. Dean tells him that there was an archeological dig at the ruins six months ago. The team plans to come back. They left their equipment in a warehouse in Qatar. An Enterprising Gent Suspicious that there might be a connection between the archeological dig and the oil theft, Mitchel heads for the Qatar. He runs into Triflus and calls him an enterprising gent. Listen and find out everything that Triflus has his hands in. Unwelcome Guest While snooping around the warehouse, he realizes he's been spotted by a group of three Arab men...and they don't look too friendly.   DL082~DL088: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL085 Keywords on Quizlet Steve Mitchel really got himself in trouble this time. Do you think there is anything he should have done differently? If Mitchel survives his gunshot wound, what will he need to do to get the necessary evidence? Leave your advice for Steve in the comments.

~ Part 5 of a "Dangerous Assignment" old-time radio play See ya' on the ground, Samka!       [Photo: © 1971yes/BigstockPhoto.com] Rivalry: We left Government Agent, Steve Mitchel, diving into the water to dodge a bullet. In this episode, he gets fished out of the water by the Saudi police. Although Lieutenant Samka saved Mitchel's life, he really doesn't trust him. That's pretty typical. We see it in police procedural stories all the time; the police don't like the FBI taking over their investigation. Here, it's not even a higher level of his own government that is "stepping on Lieutenant Samka's toes". It's another country's government agent taking over the investigation. You can understand why he would rather "keep an eye on Mitchel" than cooperate with him! Parachute Jump: Mitchel's head is pounding with pain, but there is no time to nurse it. He has to continue his investigation. He arranges a flight with Dean to the ruins, but since there’s no landing strip, he’ll have to parachute down. He finds out how important it is to inspect his gear before jumping! step on sb.'s toes: to offend someone by moving into their area of responsibility keep an eye on sb.: to watch someone, to keep him/her under surveillance DL082~DL088: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL086 Keywords on Quizlet So we’ve found out the archeologists aren’t real scientists. Their archeological dig is just a cover for some illegal activity. Mitchel is on his way to the ruins to see what they were really doing there. What do you think they were doing? What will he find in the ruins? Leave a comment below.

~ Part 6 of a "Dangerous Assignment" old-time radio play Haroon is startled by Mitchel, but he can explain...[Photo © A and N photography/BigstockPhoto.com] Unexpected Meet Up Steve Mitchel goes into the ruins to investigate. He goes down into the basement of an old building only to meet up with Haroon. What is Haroon up to? He looks highly suspicious! Of course, he can explain! But does Mitchel believe him? Accused Mitchel spots evidence that the oil theft was carried out through the ruins, he tells Haroon it was a pretty neat scheme. Using the word 'scheme' reveals his mistrust of Haroon. Haroon tries again to explain, but his explanation doesn't fit with Mitchel's theory. Mitchel tells Haroon he's coming back to town with him. In other words, he's under arrest. Plan B — Just In Case Plan A Didn't Work Just when you think Mitchel's got his man, something unexpected happens. Listen to find out how this really plays out. DL082~DL088: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Quizlet: Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL087 Keywords on Quizlet How smart was the oil thief? What actions did he take that were clever? What did he fail to do that resulted in him getting caught? Yusef, the checker who got killed in the fight at the Oasis, had been covering for him. Who else was in on the scheme? Do you think Dean (the pilot), Haroon (William’s assistant), and Triflus (the guy with the truckline and the warehouse) are all involved too? Please comment below.

~ Part 7 of a "Dangerous Assignment" old-time radio play: Mitchel is very resourceful.[Photo © Illusionmachine/BigstockPhoto.com] Backed Into a Corner Government agent Mitchel has figured out how the oil was stolen and who did it, but how will he make it out of the ruins alive? It looks like the secret will die with him, but Mitchel is more resourceful than that! Gain the Upper Hand Steve Mitchel has to find a way to gain the upper hand, (佔上風、制勝). He has to figure out a way to keep himself and Haroon alive. Somehow, he has to look stronger, more powerful, than Williams. If you have the upper hand, you are in the better position. You are in a superior position. Your opponent, your enemy, has to give in to you. Use What You Have So who has the better strategy? Who has the better weapon? When you're backed into a corner, you have to use your wits. You have to be resourceful and use whatever you have to your advantage. In this episode, Steve is backed into such a corner. Let's listen and see how resourceful he is.   DL082~DL088: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL088 Keywords on Quizlet Free MP3: Radio Play without teacher Review time: Listen to the whole play again, from beginning to end, Length: [29:10]. Login to download the free MP3.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Did you realize Mitchel was bluffing? I have to confess, I thought he really did think Haroon was involved too. But it was all an act to trap Williams. I’m wondering, have you ever bluffed? Why did you pretend to have the upper hand, to be stronger than your opponent? And, did it work? Tell us all about it in a comment below.

The Adventures of Harry Lime: Ticket to Tangier, Part 1 of 7 So I was reading the newspaper when I came on the advertisement — one of those classified ads in the personal column. It was addressed to Harry Lime. Harry Lime being me, I read on with some interest. Not the best role model Today’s episode open’s with a little history on Harry Lime. It connects the Harry Lime of the radio plays with the Harry Lime of the 1949 movie, The Third Man. So, who is Harry Lime? As a story character, Harry Lime is a criminal. Unlike our other stories, our hero is not a police detective or a private eye. He is a wanted criminal. He is wanted for breaking the law. The police would like to find him and arrest him. He’s a businessman involved in illegal activity — anything to make a quick buck. And yet, he’s the main character of our story, the hero that we want to see win. How does the bad guy become our hero? I hope that is something we can discuss as the story progresses and I hope you join me in the comments below or at https://wwww.englishmomentum.com. Down on his luck As this story begins, we find Harry sitting in a pub in Paris, drinking a beer and reading the newspaper. A business deal that he had lined up didn't work out. He had expected to make some money, but now he's down to his last dollar. DL089~DL095: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL089 Keywords on Quizlet What are your first impressions of Harry Lime? Is there anything in the story yet that is making you like him? Tell us all about it in a comment below.

The Adventures of Harry Lime: Ticket to Tangier, Part 2 of 7 At the risk of looking foolish, Harry whistles a tune for the concierge.[Photo © axelbueckert/Bigstockphoto.com]   Nothing to lose: Harry wants to get to Tangier to chase after the promise of a lucrative deal. The only problem is, he doesn’t have the money to get there. As he puzzles over his problem in the pub, he sees a second ad. Is it intended for him too? Well, he has nothing to lose. It’s worth a try, right? It's all taken care of: He follows the lead in the ad and has a chat with a certain hotel doorman. It's a rather awkward conversation, but because of it, Harry finally succeeds in getting to Tangier. In fact, he’s a special guest — everything’s been taken care of for him. Harry turns on his charm: On the plane to Tangier, Harry flirts with the flight attendant, Patsy. He is very charming and succeeds in his quest of getting a date with her in Tangier.   DL089~DL095: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL090 Keywords on Quizlet Harry took a risk. He had nothing to lose but his reputation. It could have made him look very foolish. As it is, everything worked out -- so he looks smart, not foolish. Do you have a story about a time you took a risk of looking foolish? How did it turn out for you? Tell us all about it in a comment below.

~ The Lives of Harry Lime, Ticket to Tangier, Part 3:   Who are you anyway? You are an unusually good dancer for an airline hostess![Photo © OSTILL/Bigstock]   Too Good to be True: Who is this woman? Already very attracted to her beauty, Harry now he finds that she can really dance too. In fact, she seems to be too good at it. It makes him question her true identity. Is she really just an airline hostess? It's my treat! Harry treats his new lady friend, the airline hostess, to dinner and dancing at the Cabala cabaret (or nightclub). He learns her name is Patsy, but he believes it is an alias — not her real name. When he goes to leave he finds out he wasn’t the one treating. She paid the check! She tries to convince him that she can afford it, but he can’t believe it. Male Chauvinist: Harry feels that it’s not right for the woman to pay. After all, she must not make much money. Men's jobs always pay more than women's, so when you take a woman out on a date, the man should pay. That sounds honorable, but Harry is probably okay with things the way they are, the 'status quo'. He doesn't want to try to change it; in fact, he's uncomfortable with Patsy changing it. This reveals that he is a male chauvinist. He probably thinks men are better than women, more intelligent than women, and deserving of higher pay. To him, men and women are not equal. Harry is still in for a few more surprises with Patsy! DL089~DL095: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL091 Keywords on Quizlet So Harry appears to be a male chauvinist. That means he treats women well, you know — ladies first, and ‘the man should pay’, but it also means he has certain attitudes about men and women. He doesn’t think men and women are really equal. How about you? Do you agree with Harry? Tell us all about it in the comments below.

~ The Lives of Harry Lime: Ticket to Tangier, Part 4 Who gets to call the shots on a date?[Photo © Ammentorp/Bigstock] Along for the ride Let's face it, Harry knew that he wasn't the one to call the shots. Obviously, someone had looked for him with the personal ad in the newspaper, led him to the concierge who handed him an envelope, and provided him with a limousine ride to the airport, flight tickets to Tangier, and money in his pocket. Someone else was calling the shots. Time out for a date He intended to find out who that was, but tonight he was on a date with a beautiful woman. He had money (from his benefactor) in his pocket to treat her well on this night out, so in this area of his life, Harry was still the one in charge. But then, his date paid for the meal! Look who's calling the shots! Harry is in for even more surprises when the airline hostess he is dating proves to be more wealthy than he is. Not only that, but her money has allowed her to control his circumstances. It’s a rather awkward position for Harry to find himself in. DL089~DL095: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL092 Keywords on Quizlet I think Harry enjoys spending time with Patsy – and that’s an understatement! But does he like being her guest? Have you ever been on a date that was planned and paid for by the girlfriend, not the boyfriend? How did you feel about it? Tell me about it in the comments below.

~ The Lives of Harry Lime: Ticket to Tangier, Part 5 Harry Lime: I’m not a connoisseur, Patsy... I don't know a thing about carpets!Patsy: Do you know about heroin?[Photo © ChiccoDodiFC/Bigstock.com]   It's Against My Morals: In this episode, Harry finds out why Patsy brought him to Tangier. She has something to show him and a job for him to do. But what Patsy expects of him goes against his morals — she wants him to help her sell the drugs she smuggles in to Europe from Tangier, Morocco. Although Harry isn't the most honest of businessman, he is not and will not be involved in drug trafficking. Persuasive Tactics: Even if it is true that he hasn't sold drugs before, Patsy — now known as Mrs Magetti — is sure he could do it. After all, Harry knows how to break the law and get away with it, so what's so different about drugs? Mrs Magetti explains how she got into this predicament. (Surely, Harry would help a woman in distress!) Her husband, Rico Magetti, had recently gotten into drug trafficking, but she knew nothing of his business. She was left with the drugs when he died.  Poor Rico! How did he die? When Harry finds out that it was Mrs Magetti who had killed Rico, he draws the line. He gives a firm answer, 'No!' Even though he could make a lot of money on this deal, Harry definitely does not want to be an 'accessory after the fact' to murder.  Let's Try a New Tactic: Mrs Magetti won't take 'no' for an answer. She tries a new tactic and taunts Harry saying he's not living up to his name! Then, when Harry asks about the value of the heroin, she's ready to reel in her fish.    DL089~DL095: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL093 Keywords on Quizlet Harry and Mrs Magetti are both very strong-willed. Harry has his morals. Although not completely honest, it's his morals (when compared to the morals of those around him) that make him so likable. So Harry has his morals, but Mrs Magetti has the opportunity to make a lot of money. Who do you think will win out in the end? Will Harry hold true to his morals, or will the almighty dollar be too hard to resist? What do you think? Which would make the better story? Please, leave your comment below.

~ The Lives of Harry Lime: Ticket to Tangier, Part 6 When a third party shows up, Harry says it's getting overcrowded.[Photo © stokkete/Bigstock] It's Getting Overcrowded Harry and Patsy have company – an unexpected visitor. He says he’s an associate of her late husband. In other words, he’s a gangster who had some business dealings with her husband. He knows about the heroin and he has come to collect it. It's definitely overcrowded with this guy in the room. Harry and Patsy work together to get rid of him. Know Your Enemy Harry tells him where to find it, but he doesn't trust Harry. However, Harry's logic sounds reasonable, so he decides to get it himself all the while keeping a close eye on Harry. Too bad for him, he underestimated his enemy. DL089~DL095: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL094 Keywords on Quizlet Harry doesn’t want to get involved in the drug trade, but now he’s associated with people who are, and he’s an accomplice in a murder. If you were in Harry’s shoes, what would your next move be? Leave a comment below.

~ The Lives of Harry Lime: Ticket to Tangier, Part 7 Harry tells us the story of his trip to Tangier from the comfort of his livingroom. [Photo © YakobchukOlena/Bigstock] A Clear Conscience In this episode, it’s “every man for himself”. When the police raid the mansion, they're wondering what they  should do with the heroin. Should they abandon the heroin and run, or take it and risk being caught with it? They have to make a quick getaway, so Harry goes one way and Mrs Magetti another. Harry doesn't look out for Mrs. Magetti. Shouldn't he feel more responsible for her welfare? How can he have a clear conscience about this?After all is said and done, we find that we have been sitting in Harry's living room drinking tea and listening to Harry tell his story. He tells us what happened to Mrs Magetti and how he kept his wits about him to avoid the cops and profit from this situation. And he claims to have done it all with a clear conscience. So, how did he come out ahead financially without going against his morals?   DL089~DL095: Keywords & Transcript Login to download the free PDF. Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL095 Keywords on Quizlet Free MP3: Radio Play without the teacher Review time: Listen to the whole play again, from beginning to end, Length: [27:32]. Login to download the free MP3.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Harry couldn’t resist. Here was his opportunity to "grab a quick buck" — make some easy money. He went back for the heroin and made a lot of money on it. Although he tricked his buyers , his conscience doesn’t bother him. What do you think of Harry’s method of ‘disposing of’ the heroin? Harry is not a friend of the police, so why did he tip them off about who the murderer was? What do you think of Harry? Is he a good guy or a bad guy? Tell us all about it in a comments below.

~ Gunsmoke: The Choice, Part 1 Photo: © Bigstock Photo | ByronWMooreMatt Dillon: Ask for Jim Buck. He’s the driver. He’s looking for a man to ride shotgun. Tell him I sent you. New Folks Showing Up All the Time Andy Hill is the new guy in Dodge City. It’s the late 1800’s (around the 1870s) when people were moving west across America. Towns were being settled and growing into cities. Its a fast growing town so there are new folks showing up all the time. The railway made much of this possible, bringing passengers by train to settle down in the West, and making it possible to move products across the country and do business. In this setting, we have the growing town of Dodge City. Many of the people who came to Dodge were ranchers and the cowboys they hired to herd their cattle. The cowboys moved around a lot from place to place. Then farmers came. They settled down to plant and harvest crops. They also built fences, which the cowboys didn’t like. In the town, there were shopkeepers, bankers, barbers, saloon bartenders, saloon girls, stagecoach drivers, and post office workers. And of course, there were criminals too – men who stole horses, or robbed stagecoaches, trains, and banks. Men who were often quick to murder another man. The law was desperately needed, and in Dodge City, it was represented by the Marshal, Matt Dillion, and his assistant – his deputy, Chester Proudfoot. Size Up the New Guy When you’re new to a place, everyone you meet is sizing you up. They want to know who you are, what kind of person you’re like. In return, you’re probably sizing them up, deciding whether or not they’re the kind of people you want as friends. Both the new guy and the local people are forming first impressions. Some people have a hard time getting past that first impression, while others are more willing to reserve judgement. That means they’re more willing to wait for more information before deciding what they think of the new guy. A Good Judge of Character Matt Dillon had to be a pretty good judge of character. He tried to keep watch over the ones who were troublemakers and intervene before they broke the law, if he could. In today’s episode, Matt has to size up Andy Hill, the new guy in town. Listen and find out whether he thinks Andy is a good guy or a bad guy. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL096 Keywords on Quizlet In our last story, I asked you if you thought Harry Lime was a good guy or a bad guy. As we saw with Harry, no one is 100% good, and no one is 100% bad either. Now we, along with Kitty, Chester, and Marshal Matt Dillon are trying to judge Andy’s character. What do you think? Is Andy a good guy or a bad guy? Do you think Andy should be trusted to ride shotgun?

~ Gunsmoke - The Choice, Part 2 Photo: © Bigstock Photo | canicula, and KUCOJIM: We was held up, Marshal. Held up, by Heaven! And this so-called "shotgun man" sat there like an owl on a rafter! Sat there and did nothing!   You're hired! Andy gets a job – the kind of job that requires a lot of responsibility. He'll be riding shotgun for Jim Buck, the stagecoach driver. He sits on top of the stagecoach beside the driver and carries a shotgun. If the stage gets held up by outlaws, the shotgun man is there to protect the stagecoach, the luggage, and the passengers. Matt's name is on the line Andy got this job on Matt's recommendation, so Matt's own reputation -- his good name -- is on the line. If Andy does a poor job, it will reflect on Matt. So, of course, Matt has a personal interest in Andy's success. You can imagine how relieved Matt is when he sees Andy get back to Dodge City with his boss. In Jim's Bad Books But Matt soon finds out that things did not go well between them. Jim is very angry and Andy is in his bad books. Andy knows he didn't live up to his new boss's expectations and he admits it to Matt, but Jim thinks Andy is downplaying it in the telling. He is making it seem less serious than it really is. According to Jim, Andy deserves to be punished. In fact, he deserves to be 'tarred and feathered'. That kind of punishment is meant to hurt not only the body but also the pride. What did Andy do that got his boss so upset? Quizlet: Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games. DL097 Keywords on Quizlet Andy is certainly in Jim Buck’s bad books! He didn’t fight the outlaw who held up the stage. What do you think of Andy’s reason? Do you think Andy was right or wrong in how he handled the holdup? Tell us all about it in a comment below.

~ Gunsmoke, The Choice, Part 3 Photo: © Bigstock Photo |  vectorpocketMatt Dillon:Doc, that's the first time I ever turned an outlaw loose. Doc: What's that? Matt Dillon: Kerrick. I saw his picture the other day on one of those circulars. Too Brave for His Own Good Andy gets into a fight in the bar, the saloon. He didn’t start this fight, but he’s ready to stand up to this other man. Matt and Doc are in the saloon at the time and hear the talk at the bar getting more and more heated. In the middle of it all, Matt catches the name of the stranger. Andy seems to know him and calls him Kerrick. That Name Rings a Bell Hmm... Kerrick. That name seems to ring a bell for Matt, but where did he hear it before? Then he remembers the wanted circular that just arrived. He hadn't posted it yet, but it was in his office. Kerrick, yeah, this guy is a bad dude! Matt Intervenes Andy won't back down. He's ready to get into a gun fight with Kerrick. Problem is, Andy's drunk and he doesn’t realize how drunk he is. Matt steps in and breaks up the fight and chases Kerrick out of town. Is Matt Thinking Straight? Perhaps he should have let them fight and then arrested them both, but instead he let a criminal go free. What was he thinking?   Listen to find out... ~ what Matt was thinking when he let a wanted criminal go free Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games. DL098 Keywords on Quizlet Matt let Curric go free even though he knew he was wanted for murder. What do you think of his reasoning? Is his strategy foolish or wise? Tell us all about it in a comment below.

~ Gunsmoke, The Choice, Part 4 Photo: © Bigstock Photo |  jeffbanke Andy: Any objections, Marshall? Getting Up on the Wrong Side of Bed Andy didn't appreciate the night in jail. He and Matt don't see it the same way at all. Matt locked him up for his own good, to protect him while he was drunk. But Andy, too sure of himself for his own good, was sure he could look after himself. It's morning now and he's being released, but he's not relieved its over. Oh, no! He's sullen and angry. You might say he's "gotten up on the wrong side of bed". He feels untrusted by Matt Dillon, the Marshal of Dodge City, so in return, he keeps his distance. A Bad Gamble Let's look at it from Matt's point of view, now. He really wants to help Andy, so Andy's rejection hurts him. He actually sees himself in Andy. A little of Matt's background is hinted at here, but he doesn't go into any details. That was the old Matt. He's a new man now...and Andy could be too! But Matt knows that decision will have to be Andy's personal choice. He cannot make it for him. Matt wants to believe in Andy, to trust that he'll make the right decision, but at this point, that looks doubtful. Matt fears he has made a bad gamble. He bet on Andy doing the right thing, but it looks like he'll lose that bet. Suspicious Behavior As Andy distances himself from Matt and the law, Matt interprets it as suspicious behavior. It looks like Andy is up to something. He's gotten hired back on by Jim Buck as the shotgun man. Andy's certainly a likable fellow, and charm can be used to hide one's true motives. Matt understands the deceptive side of human nature and he also knows a few facts that, when added up, make it look like Andy's charming behavior and springs from highly suspect motives. You've Been Warned Matt warns Andy that he suspects he's 'up to something'. It looks like he's planning to do something bad or deceitful – a little bit tricky. Matt hopes the warning prompts Andy to make the right choice. Listen to find out... ~ how Andy got hired back on with Jim Buck, and ~ why Matt thinks that is suspicious behavior. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games. DL099 Keywords on Quizlet. Do you believe that Andy is going straight, or do you think he and Kerrick really are up to something? What brings you to this conclusion? Tell us all about it in a comment below.

Andy's actions speak loudly in his favor. He kills a man, but in doing so, his motives shine through. ~ Gunsmoke, The Choice, part 5

Richard Diamond, Private Detective — The Louis Spence Case (Part 1 of 7) Otis: He won't let us in. He won't let the Lieutenant out! He's sitting there holding a big bomb, and it's ready to go off![Photo © Elnur/www.Bigstock.com] Summary of Part 1 Bumbling cop, Sergeant Otis, pulls Richard Diamond away from chit-chatting with his girlfriend to rescue Lieutenant Levinson from a crazy man. A little background As the series title says, Richard Diamond is a private detective. Richard used to be a police detective, working for the police force. So he knows the guys on the police force. He used to work for Lieutenant Levinson and they are still good friends. Sometimes Levinson asks for his help on a case. As a private detective, Diamond can chose whether to take the case or not, and he isn’t quite as restricted to following the rules. That means, if need be, he can punch or threaten to shoot someone to make him talk, but a police detective wouldn't be allowed to do that. Six years ago, he worked with the men who are still on the police force. Diamond respects some of his former colleagues, but not all of them. He is always putting Sergeant Otis down. It is always done as a joke, but his teasing is cruel. In Diamond’s opinion, Otis isn’t intelligent enough. Intelligent Private Eye vs Bumbling Cops A little tension between the police and the private detective is quite typical of the detective story genre. It makes the private detective necessary because the police are bumbling idiots that will mess up the investigation. An Extremist Making a Point The story we’ll be listening to is called “The Louis Spence Case”. It was first aired on March 5th of 1950. That’s a long time ago, but it’s still relevant today. Louis Spence has a bomb and he has a cause that he’s willing to die for. In today’s world, we often hear news about a guy blowing himself up along with a lot of other people at the same time. We might call him a terrorist or a suicide bomber. He’s extreme and he’s trying to make a point. It’s often for a political cause. In this story, the bomber has his reasons too. As you listen to the story, think about the psychology behind the actions — what is it that makes Louis Spence ‘tick’? What is it that makes him do what he does? Listen to find out... ~ what Otis has to tell Diamond. Quizlet: Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL101 Keywords on Quizlet Otis sure is in a panic! Do you think Diamond should go down to the police station with him? What is the risk? Share your thoughts in a comment below.

Richard Diamond, Private Detective — The Louis Spence Case (Part 2 of 7) Time is running out.[Photo © Stoathphoto/www.Bigstock.com] Summary of Part 2 Diamond gets pulled in to meet the insane man face to face. Will he be taken hostage too? His former boss and friend, Lieutenant Levinson, who has already been taken hostage by the crazed activist, doesn’t like doing this to Diamond, but he needs help…and Diamond is much more capable than Sergeant Otis. Doomed Lieutenant Levinson has given up hope. He called Diamond in to help, but the situation seems hopeless. What could Richard Diamond possibly do? What could any man do? Hostage Negotiations Diamond tries reasoning and negotiating with Spence, but Spence doesn't wear down. He knows he has the upper hand and enjoys shocking people with his demands. The Dilemma Diamond and Otis clear the building. But they have no idea about how to solve the hostage situation beyond that. Diamond isn't used to dealing with the insane. They seem too unpredictable, so he doesn't know what to do. Otis doesn't understand crazy people either. In fact, "Who does?" he says. Well, that gives Diamond an idea. Listen to find out... ~ what Spence wants Diamond to do. Quizlet: Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL102 Keywords on Quizlet What is Richard Diamond's first strategy? At the end of this scene, who does Diamond decide to visit? Take a guess and share your thoughts in a comment below.

Richard Diamond, Private Detective — The Louis Spence Case (Part 3 of 7) A psychiatrist gives insight on what makes Spence tick.[Photo © YakobchukOlena/www.Bigstock.com] Summary of Part 3 Diamond consults with a couple psychiatrists and gains a lot of insight about how Spence's mind works. This is crucial information, but he still has to figure out a way to use this information to save Lieutenant Levinson, Spence's hostage. What makes Louis Spence tick? The psychiatrist has worked with Spence for four years in the mental hospital. He tells Diamond how Spence sees himself, how he sees authority, and whether he is capable of carrying out his threat. Psychiatric Therapy For Spence, his therapy used music. Hearing beautiful music made him feel secure. He sees himself as very talented and sometimes even believed he himself had written the song. But the feelings of safety and security brought on by the music would not last long. He would fight off anything that he felt was manipulating him to be good. Insight Time's up! Diamond has to get going, but at least the doctor has given him an idea. Listen to predict... ~ what Diamond will do with the insight he has gained. Quizlet: Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games. DL103 Keywords on Quizlet The psychiatrist helped us get inside the mind of Louis Spence. Now that you understand him better, what would you do it you had to stop him? Try to help Richard out with some suggestions. You can leave your suggestions in a comment below.

Richard Diamond, Private Detective — The Louis Spence Case (Part 4 of 7) Cool sales clerk making suggestions[Photo © YakobchukOlena/www.Bigstock.com] Summary of Part 4 The psychiatrist gave Diamond a good idea. In order to use what he just learned about Spence, Diamond needs some music. He goes shopping at a music store but gets impatient with the sales clerk for obstructing justice. Time Pressure Diamond is under time pressure. He isn't at the store to browse. He needs to make this purchase right away, as quickly as possible. But the young sales clerk is chatty and also has store policy to follow. Getting It Right It was important to get the music right. It needed to be something that would move the emotions. It also needed to be calming. Obstructing Justice The clerk is so insistent on following the store policy that Diamond finally threatens to arrest her. What is the crime? Obstructing justice - getting in Diamond's way of apprehending a criminal. Listen to predict... ~ what Diamond will do with the music. Quizlet: Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games. DL104 Keywords on Quizlet Richard Diamond now has a phonograph and an album of waltz music. Do you think he has made a good choice on the music he selected? Please leave a comment below.

Richard Diamond, Private Detective — The Louis Spence Case (Part 5 of 7) Otis is nervous that he'll louse it all up.[Photo © Dean Drobot/www.Bigstock.com] Summary of Part 5 Richard Diamond gets back to the fifth precinct with phonograph and album in hand. He puts Otis in charge of the music while he himself returns to the room with Spence and Walt Levinson. Thoughts of Becoming a Maryr Spence is getting excited. Time is almost up and the mayor hasn't jumped, but he will still be able to make his statement to the world by blowing himself and Lieutenant Levinson up... and maybe Diamond and Otis, too. He'll be a martyr and people will finally recognize his great genius. This is what is getting him excited. Diamond is worried that he might 'jump the gun'. (Like a runner in a race, he might start before the starting gun goes off.) He certainly has 'an itchy trigger finger'! He really wants to use the trigger to make the bomb go off. The Challenge Diamond has to make sure Spence doesn't blow up the fifth precinct a few minutes early. Otis needs the time to get the phonograph playing, and Diamond needs the music to carry out his plan. So Diamond makes a direct challenge to Spence. "All right, Spence," he says. "I'm going to prove you're wrong. I'm going to prove that I know more about you than you think!" It's daring. It's bold. You might even say it was a desperate attempt, but it's gotten Spence curious and he's still engaged in the conversation. Listen to predict... ~ what will happen when Otis gets the music playing. Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games. DL105 Keywords on Quizlet Sergeant Otis has a small part to play in Diamond's plan, but how important is it? If he louses it up, what will the end result be? If you were Diamond, would you leave the phonograph in Otis' hands? Please share your thoughts in a comment below.

Richard Diamond, Private Detective — The Louis Spence Case (Part 6 of 7) Spence relates how he built the bomb.[Photo © Couperfield/www.Bigstock.com] Summary of Part 6 Diamond has a psychological advantage now. He goes back in knowing more than he did the first time. And this time, he has a plan. But for his plan to work, he needs Walt Levinson's cooperation and Otis' help in the music department. Together, they try to disarm Spence. A Psychological Advantage Knowing how Spence thinks of himself and how he feels misunderstood and unappreciated, Diamond is able to go in and tell Spence exactly what he wants to hear. He is still having a difficult time convincing Spence that he understands him, but gradually Spence does come to believe that Diamond recognizes his talent. For this, he is willing to spare Diamond's life, but he is still determined to go through with his plan of blowing up the police station. Then the music starts... Do you hear that? ...music that no one else seems to hear. He's convinced that his own mind is creating it, that he is composing a song. Diamond continues to pour on the flattery about Spence's talent. Spence's Masterpiece Then Diamond has to masterfully turn the conversation from music to the bomb. He has to find out how it works so that he can disable it. Can he talk about the bomb without getting Spence overly excited? Will Diamond be able to save the day? Listen to find out... ~ who wins this psychological battle, Spence or Diamond. Well, it’s a real success story, isn’t it? Who would you like to praise or congratulate? Sometimes we call praise ‘kudos’. You could say, “Kudos to Diamond for…” or “Kudos to Otis for…” Any kudos for Spence? Try handing out a few kudos in the comments below.

Richard Diamond, Private Detective — The Louis Spence Case (Part 7 of 7) Dick Powell is not only a voice actor. He's also a famous singer.[Photo © Yastremska/www.Bigstock.com] Summary of Part 7 The battle with Spence is over, but there is still a lot of psychology involved in how Richard treats his girlfriend's questions and in how he and Walt handle 'Thank-yous'. Women are from Venus... Helen wants to know how Richard hurt his hand, but Richard doesnt want to tell her about his day. What does this show you about Richards beliefs about men and women? Don't thank me Whats the problem with doing a favour for your friend? Well, your friend then feels obligated to return the favour. How do you pay someone back for saving your life? This is the dilemma that complicates Richard and Walt's telephone conversation. Listen and try to figure out... ~ why Richard behaves the way he does with Helen and Walt. FREE PDF: Keywords & Transcript Quizlet: Have fun learning the keywords with English-Chinese Flashcards and Games.DL107 Keywords on Quizlet. Free MP3: Radio Play without teacher Review time: Listen to the whole play again, from beginning to end, Length: [29:33]. Login to download the free MP3.Not a member? Register now. Membership is free. Richard is quite typical of what a man should be in the 1950s. Why doesn't he tell Helen what happened to his hand? And why do Richard and Walt get upset with each other over the phone? Share your understanding of the psychology behind these conversations in the comments below.