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 @met_RMS

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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 @met_RMS

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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 @met_RMS

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Daily Life - Turn left here! #011 A: Hurry up, get in! B: I’m in , let’s go! A: OK, make a left here... no wait, I meant make a right. Come on speed up! B: Geeze! What’s the rush? A: Don’t worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, the light is about to change... step on it! B: Are you nuts? I’m not going to run a red light! A: Whatever. Just turn right here. The freeway will be packed at this hour... let’s take a side street. Go on! Get out of our way! Move, move! B: What’s your problem? Geez. Having a fit is not going to help! A: Here, I know a short cut... just go down here and we’ll cut through Ashburn Heights. Let’s go, let’s go! Watch out for that lady! B: I’m going as fast as I can! A: Yes! We made it. 5:58, just before the library closes. B: You’re such a geek! Key Vocabulary hurry up - move faster make a left - turn left step on it - drive a lot faster nuts - crazy speed up - go faster have a fit - get very angry cut through - quickly go past or though something that blocks you packed - full, having lots of cars Supplementary Vocabulary road rage - be very angry at other drivers while driving back street - small street that is away from the main streets u-turn - a 180 degree turn in the car to back up - to move backwards, the opposite of go forwards to pass - to drive past another car on the road to pass a car on the road to park - to stop the car and turn off the engine @met_RMS

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Global View - Here Comes the Bride #012 A: I can’t believe that Anthony is finally getting married! B: Yeah, well, it’s about time. He’s been living with his parents for forty years! A: Don’t be mean. Look, here come the brides- maids! Their dresses look beautiful! B: Who are those kids walking down the aisle? A: That’s the flower girl and the ring bearer. I’m pretty sure they’re the groom’s niece and nephew. Oh, they look so cute! B: I just hope the priest makes it quick. I’m starving. I hope the food’s good at the reception. A: That’s all you ever think about, food! Oh, I think the bride’s coming now! She looks gorgeous. Wait, what’s she doing? Where’s she going? B: Oh, great! Does this mean that the reception is canceled? Key Vocabulary married - joined in marriage it’s about time - finally bridesmaid - female friends or relatives who helps the bride at a wedding aisle - a passage between sections of seats flower girl - a girl at a wedding that throws flower petals down the aisle ring bearer - a boy at a wedding that holds the wedding rings reception - party held to celebrate something or to welcome people groom - a man who is about to be married bride - female who is about to get married gorgeous - very beautiful or attractive Supplementary Vocabulary groomsman - male friend or relative who helps the groom on the wedding day maid of honor - female fiend or relative who acts as a witness at the wedding best man - male friend or relative who acts as a witness at the wedding ushers - men who help guest find their seats vow - promises that the bride and groom make to each other during the wedding ceremony @met_RMS

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Daily Life - I Can See Clearly Now #013 A: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem? B: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I’m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision. A: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then, cover your left eye and read the chart in front of you. B: Mmm... X, E, R, 3, a question mark, and I can’t quite make out the other symbol but I think it’s the peace sign. A: Wow, Arthur! You’re as blind as a bat! B: Yeah, I know, my vision is really blurry at times. A: Ok, then, head on over to the other room and pick out some frames while I fill out your prescription. B: Thanks, doc! A: Arthur, that’s the bathroom. Key Vocabulary seem to be - appears or is struggle - try very hard 20/20 vision - perfect eyesight make out - see far sighted - see far-away things more clearly than things nearby as blind as a bat - have really poor vision vision - ability to see things blurry - not clear pick out - choose prescription - a message written by a doctor that tells people what medicine to take Supplementary Vocabulary check-up - regular examination by a doctor to make sure a person is healthy short sighted - unable to see things far away (AmE) nearsighted - unable to see things far away (BrE) contacts - lenses you wear directly on your eyes to help you see optometrist - eye doctor prescribe - officially tell someone to use a medicine or treatment lenses - clear, curved piece of glass that helps people see better @met_RMS

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