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 1 Introduction & Vocabulary — Let's Watch  

Wizard: Rosalinda loves me. Hehe! Rosalinda doesn't love me. Rosalinda...
Oh, hi. Welcome back to English For All. In today's episode you will learn about the law. What do you know
about the law? Do you know what to do if the police stop you? Do you know what not to do? You will also
learn about quantifiers.
Quantifiers are words that express how much of something like many, much, any, some, a lot of, a little and a
few. Now, how many cards are there on this table? There are many cards on this table. Some of these cards
mean good luck and a few of these cards mean bad luck. Now, Tshombe has many problems and not much
luck. He will need a little luck to pay off his taxes, but Mrs. Vargas doesn't want him to sell any lemonade in
front of her store. Hm.
Now, let's watch and see what happens.

 2 allowed

permitted; something you have permission to do

 3 choice

selection; preference; something you choose to do

 4 doomed

hopeless; sure to fail or die

 5 extra

something additional; more than expected

 6 hurry

to do something quickly; rush

 7 luck

chance or fortune; for example, if you win the lottery you have good luck

 8 officer

a member of the police; the title used when you speak to a policeman or policewoman

 9 usual

normal; happening most of the time; customary

 10 vendor

person who sells things

 11 voice

the sound you make when you speak

 12 Story Start Up — Getting Ready

It is 5:00 p.m. Joe is ready to go home. The vendors are not allowed to sell their goods on the street after 5:00,
but Tshombe wants to work a few extra hours.
Mrs. Vargas talks with Joe and Tshombe in front of her store. She is more polite to them than usual. Tshombe
thinks Mrs. Vargas is nice, but Joe disagrees. He hears something in her voice that he doesn't trust.
Then, Joe tells Tshombe to hurry and pack his cart because he sees trouble coming.
While you watch the video, listen for the answer to this question:
Why does Tshombe
want to work late tonight?

 13 Story Start Up — Let's Watch  

Woman: Goodbye, Tshombe. See you tomorrow.
Tshombe: Bye-bye.
Joe: Hey, Tshombe, it's time to go. We're only allowed to be here till five o'clock.
Tshombe: Joe, I need to be here much later than usual. I have to work many extra hours to make the money I
owe the IRS. Today I had a slow day, only a few customers.
Joe: What if the police come and give you a ticket? It may not be worth it.
Tshombe: I have no choice.
Joe: How much money do you owe?
Tshombe: A lot of money.
Joe: How much?
Tshombe: Too much. $850.
Joe: Wow. You do owe a lot of money. You'll need to work a lot of extra hours.
Tshombe: Yes, I know. But I think I can do it. A few good days will help.
Joe: Well, with a little luck, you'll make it.
Tshombe: Thank you.
Mrs. Vargas: Hello, boys.
Tshombe: Hello, Mrs. Vargas.
Mrs. Vargas: It's a beautiful day today, isn't it?
Tshombe: Yes, it is. Would you like some lemonade?
Mrs. Vargas: Oh, no, no thank you. I don't want any.
Tshombe: I told you she was a nice person.
Joe: Tshombe, did you really listen to her?
Tshombe: What?
Joe: The way she spoke.
I don't trust her, not even this much.
Tshombe: No.
Joe: Yes! Uh oh.
Tshombe: What?
Joe: Hurry up and pack.
Tshombe: Why?
Joe: It's the police!

 14 arrest

to take someone to a police station for breaking the law

 15 cart

a small, light vehicle on wheels that is used for moving or selling food

 16 citation

an order to appear in court or pay a fine; a formal word for ticket

 17 cooperate

to do what someone tells you to do

 18 identification

legal document showing a person's identity; for example, a driver's license

 19 leave

to go away from a place; to exit a place

 20 make a living

to earn money to pay for things you need; have a job that pays for what you need

 21 motion

a proposal that is made at a meeting and then voted on

 22 provide

to supply; to make available

 23 unbelievable

can't be true; difficult to believe

 24 Life Skills — Getting Ready

The police officer tells Tshombe that people have complained about the vendors. The city council is going to
discuss a motion to keep all vendors off Market Street.
The vendors can't believe this. Tshombe thinks Mrs. Vargas complained. He blames her for trying to shut down
their business.
The officer checks Tshombe's vending permit. He tells Tshombe to close his cart and leave, but Tshombe
doesn't want to cooperate.
While you watch the video, listen for the answer to this question:
Why did the police officer come to talk with Tshombe?

 25 Life Skills — Let's Watch  

Police Officer: Are you Tshombe Gabriel?
Joe: I paid my taxes, officer. I swear.
Police Officer: This is a letter from the Commission on Street Vending to let all of you know that there's a city
council motion to keep street vendors off of Market Street.
Tshombe: What?
Police Officer: There have been many complaints about the street vendors here and the city council is looking
into the matter.
Tshombe: It's her fault. Are you responsible for this? Are you trying to shut us down?
Mrs. Vargas: I just want a safe place to run a business. By the way, aren't you supposed to leave at 5:00 p.m.?
Officer, it's true. They are not allowed to be here after 5:00 p.m. Why don't you check his permit?
Police Officer: May I see your permit, please?
Tshombe: My permit?
Police Officer: Mr. Gabriel. I'm afraid you'll have to close up your cart and leave.
Tshombe: I can't believe this.
Police Officer: Did you hear me? I said you need to leave.
Tshombe: No.
Police Officer: No? Excuse me?
Tshombe: I can't leave.
Police Officer: You must leave.
Tshombe: No, I have to sell a lot of lemonade in order to pay my taxes.
Police Officer: I'm sorry. You can come back again tomorrow. Are you going to close up the cart or not?
Wizard: And freeze!

 26 Life Skills — Reading

Interacting with the Police
It is very important to know what to do and what to say when you talk with police officers. When you speak
with a police officer, stay calm and cooperate. Answer the officer's questions politely and respectfully. Listen
carefully to the answers. Ask questions if you don't understand.
If an officer stops you while you are driving, you will need to show your driver's license, vehicle registration,
and proof of insurance. If you receive a citation, it is good to sign it. Signing the citation does not mean that you
are guilty. It only means that you have to go to court if you do not agree with the citation.
When you are driving, police officers have the right to search your car if they believe there is something
suspicious inside the car. If you are carrying an open alcohol container, a weapon, or illegal drugs in your car,
the officers will give you a citation or possibly arrest you.
Police officers need to have a reason if they arrest you. It is your right to know why they are arresting you. If the
officers ask you questions when they arrest you, you have the right to be silent and not answer. You also have
the right to speak with a lawyer. Some community organizations give free legal advice. If you cannot afford to
pay a lawyer, the court will provide one for you free of charge.

 27 Grammar — Let's Watch  

Wizard: Oh, it doesn't look good for Tshombe. What do you think he's going to do? Cooperate with the police
or not? Hm. But before we see what happens, let's review today's lesson.
Today we are practicing with words that express the quantity of something. The word many is used with
countable nouns. Remember countable nouns use an 's' or an 'es' at the end when there is more than one. Let's
watch.
There have been many complaints about the street vendors here.
Wizard: The word much is used with non-countable nouns. Even though you can count dollars the word money
is considered a non-countable noun.
How much money do you owe?
Wizard: A few is used with countable nouns. A few is two or three. Watch and listen.
Today I had a slow day, only a few customers.
Wizard: Tshombe wasn't happy with just a few customers was he? With non-countable nouns, a little is a small
amount of something.
Well, with a little luck, you'll make it.
Wizard: Some quantifiers can be used with countable nouns and non-countable nouns. A lot of can be used
with both.
How much money do you owe?
A lot of money.
Wow. You do owe a lot of money.
You'll need to work a lot of extra hours.
Wizard: Any is a word you use in negative statements. It means none or zero. It can be used with countable
nouns like cards. Now I don't have any cards. You can also use any with non-countable nouns like lemonade.
Would you like some lemonade?
Oh, no, no thank you. I don't want any.
Wizard: That wasn't so bad, was it? Let's take one more look at our chart. Many, much, any, some, a lot of, a
little and a few.

 28 Making Choices — Let's Watch (A)  

Wizard: Now let's see what happens to Tshombe. And action!
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Police Officer: Are you going to close up the cart or not?
Tshombe: I am not going anywhere.
Police Officer: Okay, that's it. Let me see your driver's license or another form of identification.
Tshombe: Why?
Police Officer: Sir, just show me your ID.
Tshombe: I have a right to know what you're doing.
Police Officer: I am issuing you a citation.
Tshombe: A citation? For what? I didn't do anything.
Police Officer: You are here past your permitted time.
Tshombe: This is unbelievable. It's absurd!
Police Officer: I need your signature.
Tshombe: I'm not signing it. I didn't do anything wrong.
Police Officer: If you don't sign it, I have to take you to the police station. All right, sir. You are under arrest.
You have the right to remain silent.
Tshombe: Get off me!
Police Officer: If you say anything...
Tshombe: Let go of me!
Police Officer: ...it can and will be used against you in a court of law.
Tshombe: Stop!
Police Officer: You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be provided for you by the
state. Now, do you understand these rights?
Tshombe: Yes.
Police Officer: All right then, come along.

 29 Making Choices — Getting Ready (B)

The police officer asked Tshombe to close his cart and leave. Tshombe cooperates with the officer's request.
He asks the officer a few questions. The officer doesn't know the answers to the questions, but he is friendly to
Tshombe. He also gives Tshombe a suggestion about what to do.
While you watch the video, listen for the answer to this question:
What suggestion does the police officer give to Tshombe?

 30 Making Choices — Let's Watch (B)  

Wizard: Oh, Tshombe made many mistakes. One, he didn't cooperate with the police officer. Two, he didn't
sign the ticket. Three, he resisted arrest. Luckily for Tshombe there are many cards in the deck. Let's see what
happens when Tshombe listens to the police officer. And action!
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Police officer: I'm sorry. You can come back tomorrow. Are you going to close up the cart or not?
Tshombe: I am, officer. But could you please tell me what these complaints are about?
Police officer: I'm sorry. I don't have an answer to your question. All I know is that some people complained. If
the city council motion is passed, you may all lose your right to sell your goods on this street.
Tshombe: What are we supposed to do? How will we make a living?
Police officer: You can talk to my chief. He's the one who told me to bring you that letter.
Tshombe: Your chief, huh?
Police officer: Have a good day, sir.

 31 Review and Assessment — Let's Watch  

Wizard: Tshombe learned an important lesson. Always cooperate with police officers. If you are ever stopped
by the police, one, do what the police tell you. Two, sign the ticket. It does not mean you are guilty. It only
means you agree to go to court. And three, never fight with a police officer. Resisting arrest is a very serious
crime.
But of course, all of this does not help Tshombe sell lemonade or pay his taxes. Join us next time to see what
happens.
Oh, this is the last card. Let's see if Rosalinda loves me. "Dear Wizard, I want to meet you for breakfast. I have
something very important to tell you." I need to make a new love potion. Let's see. Two beautiful flowers. One.
Two. And four pieces of chocolate. One. Two. Three and four. Abracadabra. Zoom!

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