Daily Life - Cut In Line #005
A: I can’t believe it took us two hours to get here. The traffic in New York is unbelievable.
B: Yeah, but just relax honey, we’re here and we’re going on vacation. In a few hours we’ll be in Hawaii, and you’ll be on the golf course.
A: Oh no! Look at that line! It must be a mile long! There’s no way I’m waiting for another two hours.
B: Honey... don’t...
C: Hey man, the end of the line is over there.
A: Yeah...
C: No seriously, I was here first, and you can’t cut in line like this.
A: Says who?
C: I do!
A: So sue me!
C: Alright... that’s it...
Key Vocabulary
unbelievable - incredible, amazing
relax - calm down
be a mile long - is very long
cut in line - move in front of someone waiting in line
there’s no way - it’s impossible
Supplementary Vocabulary
traffic jam - many cars not moving on the road
a few hours from now - soon, in a couple of hours
form a queue - to get in line
jump the queue - cut in line(Br E)
stand in line - wait in line
line up - form a line
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The Weekend - Road Trip #006
A: So, are we all ready to go?
B: Yup, I think so. The car’s packed; we have munchies and music, and the map’s in the car.
A: Did you get the camera?
B: Got it! Did you fill up the tank?
A: Yup, it’s all set.
B: You’re sure we’re not forgetting anything?
A: I’m sure... we’ve got all our bases covered.
B: Well... let’s get going then! I love road trips!
B: Um... do you think we can make a pit stop?
A: But we’ve only been on the road for ten minutes.
B: I know, but I forgot to go to the bathroom before we left.
Key Vocabulary
all ready to go - prepared, ready to leave
packed - full, everything is inside
munchies - snacks, food
fill up the tank - put gas in the car
all set - ready
got all the bases covered - have everything ready
get going - start, leave, depart
road trip - long car trip
pit stop - quick stop for food or gas
Supplementary Vocabulary
trunk - the luggage area of a car
passenger - person in a car, not the driver
freeway - highway
rental car - a car you rent, a car you pay to borrow
highway toll - fee paid for using the highway
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The Office - Virus! #007
A: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again! That’s the third time today! Hey Samuel, can you come take a look at my PC? It’s acting up again. It must have a virus or something.
B: Just give me a second; I’ll be right up.
B: I ran a virus scan on your computer, and it turns out that you have a lot of infected files!
A: But I’m quite careful when I’m browsing the internet, I have no idea how I could have picked up a virus.
B: Well, you have to make sure that your anti-virus software is updated regularly; yours wasn’t up to date, that’s probably what was causing your problems.
A: Ok. Anything else?
B: Yeah, try not to kick or hit the computer!
A: Um yeah... Sorry about that.
Key Vocabulary
freeze - to stop working properly
take a look - see, revise
act up - not working properly
be right up - go upstairs soon
pick up - get, acquire
browse - look, search
up to date - having all the most recent information
Supplementary Vocabulary
monitor - computer screen
computer tech - person in a company who fixes computers
corrupt file - damaged or broken computer file that can’t be opened
surf the net - look for information on the internet
web browser - computer program that allows you to go on the internet
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Daily Life - What’s your name again? #008
A: Nick! How’s it going?
B: Oh, hey...
A: What are you doing in this neighborhood? Do you live around here?
B: Actually, my office is right around the corner.
A: It was great to meet you last week at the conference. I really enjoyed our conversation about foreign investment.
B: Yeah, yeah, it was really interesting. You know, I’m in a bit of a hurry, but here’s my card. We should definitely meet up again and continue our discussion.
A: Sure, you still have my contact details, right?
B: You know what, this is really embarrassing, but your name has just slipped my mind. Can you remind me?
A: Sure, my name is Ana Ferris. Don’t worry about it; it happens to me all the time. I’m terrible with names too.
Key Vocabulary
how’s it going - how are you
around here - close to here
around the corner - on the next street
in bit of a hurry - moving quickly, having no time
contact details - information required to contact someone, i.e. telephone number, email address
slip my mind - been forgotten
terrible with - bad at
Supplementary Vocabulary
around there - close to there
to recognize - to know and remember someone or something you have seen before
acquaintance - someone you know, but who is not a close friend
in a rush - move quickly, not have much time
forgetful - forgetting things easily
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The Weekend - Silence please! #009
A: Those people in front of us are making so much noise. It’s so inconsiderate!
B: Don’t worry about it; it’s not such a big deal.
A: Oh... I can’t hear a thing! Excuse me, can you keep it down?
C: Sure, sorry ’bout that!
A: Someone’s phone is ringing!
B: Honey, I think it’s your phone. Did you forget to switch it off?
A: Oh, no! You’re right. That’s so embarrassing!
C: Do you mind keeping it down? I’m trying to watch a movie here!
Key Vocabulary
inconsiderate - not thinking of the feelings of other people; not thoughtful
not such a big deal - not a big problem
can’t hear a thing - unable to hear
keep it down - be quiet
switch off - turn off
do you mind - could you please
Supplementary Vocabulary
noisy - very loud
rude - impolite
to disturb - to interrupt, bother, or upset
to interrupt - to speak or make noise when someone else is speaking
to whisper - to speak very softly
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Daily Life - I’m in Debt #010
A: Hello, I’m here to see Mr. Corleone.
B: Right this way, sir.
C: Charlie! What can I do for you?
B: Mr. Corleone, I’m really sorry to trouble you, but I need your help.
C: Anything for you, Charlie! Your father was like a brother to me.
B: Well, sir, you see, this recession has hit me pretty hard; I lost my job and I’m in a lot of debt.
C: I see...
B: Yeah, you know, I’ve got credit card bills, car payments, I’ve got to pay my mortgage; and on top of all that, I have to pay my son’s college tuition.
C: So you’re asking for a loan.
B: Well, I just thought maybe you could help me out.
C: What? At a time like this? I’m broke too, you know! You’re not the only one who has been hit by the recession! I lost half my money in the stock market crash! Go on! Get outta here!
Key Vocabulary
trouble - disturb or bother
recession - a period of time when the economy of a country is bad
hit me pretty hard - had a strong, negative affect on me
debt - the amount of money you owe to a person, bank, company, etc.
on top of all that - besides that, in addition to
broke - not have any money
Supplementary Vocabulary
borrow - take and use some money, and return the equal amount of money at a later time
pay back - return the money you borrowed
a loan - amount of money borrowed
take out a loan - borrow money
unemployed - having no job
downturn - a time when the economy is worse than usual
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