A Destructive Storm Allen: Are you all right? Monica: Yes, were fine, but that blizzard really caught us off guard, especially this time of year. Have you seen the news? Allen: I just watched it. Overnight, the storm felled over 30 trees in and aroun

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2013年ESL之日常生活 11 Talking to a Bank Teller

Talking to a Bank Teller Bank Teller: Can I help you? Antonio: Yes, Id like to deposit this check. Bank Teller: Please fill out a deposit slip and be sure to endorse the check on the back. Antonio: Here you are. Ive already filled out a slip and sign

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2013年ESL之日常生活 09 Saying No

Saying No Liang: I have a favor to ask. Christian: Uh oh, what is it? Liang: Im doing a project for my class in culinary school and I need a volunteer to taste some of my creations. Christian: Not on your life. Liang: But, why? Christian: You dont re

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2013年ESL之日常生活 08 Cheering Someone Up

Cheering Someone Up Eleanor: Isnt it a beautiful day? The sun is shinning; the birds are singing. Its good to be alive! Porter: Okay, Pollyanna, go spread good cheer somewhere else. Eleanor: Whats wrong with you? You must have woken up on the wrong s

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2013年ESL之日常生活 07 Shopping at the Supermarket

Shopping at the Supermarket Stocker: Can I help you find something? Meg: Yes, Im looking for coffee. Stocker: Thats on aisle 3. Let me show you where it is. Meg: Thanks. Hmm, I dont see the Jitters brand that I normally buy. Stocker: It looks like we

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2013年ESL之日常生活 06 Avoiding Giving an Opinion

Avoiding Giving an Opinion Ariel: I know youll give me the inside scoop. Whats going on between Sam and Matt? Paolo: Youre asking the wrong person. Ariel: Dont be like that. You know both of them really well, and I know that Sam confides in you. Dont

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2013年ESL之日常生活 05 Using Renewable Energy

Using Renewable Energy Carl: Uh! Whats that smell? Jody: Im working on my latest invention. Im turning our old food into an energy source for our car and our house. Carl: Why? There are already lots of types of renewable energy that power cars and ho

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2013年ESL之日常生活 04 Believing in Predictions

Believing in Predictions Armond: I hope that this new year will bring me better luck. Patricia: You can find that out easily enough. My astrologer says... Armond: Hold on. You consult an astrologer? You really believe in that nonsense? Patricia: Its

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2013年ESL之日常生活 03 Limiting Free Speech

Limiting Free Speech Toshi: You cant go outside looking like that! What are you thinking? Celeste: Im exercising my right of free speech. Ive put on these clothes and painted my body this way to protest the treatment of women. I want to send a messag

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2013年ESL之日常生活 02 Planning a Children’s Party

Planning a Childrens Party Sara: Come on! We need to buy all of the things we need for Gabriels party before the store closes. Paul: Are you sure we need a party? Maybe we can just have a cake and some party hats. Sara: Are you kidding?! We are going

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2013年ESL之日常生活 01 Being Arrested by the Police

Being Arrested by the Police I was walking down the street minding my own business one evening when I was stopped by a police officer. After asking me a couple of questions about where Id been, he told me to put my hands behind my back. He was going

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2013年ESL之日常生活 21 Having Bad Credit

Having Bad Credit Alisha: This is the second time Ive been turned down for a credit card in a month. I dont know what Im doing wrong. James: Have you checked your credit report recently? Maybe you have a bad credit rating. Alisha: I have a full-time

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2013年ESL之日常生活 22 Being Tidy and Messy

Being Tidy and Messy Carole: It is beyond me how you and Oscar can be roommates. Youre very tidy and hes, well, a slob. Felix: Its not always easy, but were making it work. Carole: Isnt Oscar really messy all the time? Whenever I see him, his clothes

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2013年ESL之日常生活 23 Trying to Locate Someone

Trying to Locate Someone Carmen: Hi, Im looking for Waldo. I was told that he comes in here from time to time. Have you seen him? Antonio: Waldo? I havent seen him in a while. He comes in sometimes, but its pretty hit-and-miss. Carmen: I cant seem to

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2013年ESL之商务英语 18 Understanding Corporate Structure

Understanding Corporate Structure Andrea: This organizational chart is really confusing. Raffael: Why are you looking at that? Andrea: I have an interview next week and Im trying to bone up on the company Ill be interviewing with. I want to impress t

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2013年ESL之商务英语 17 Getting Access to Important People

Getting Access to Important People Camile: That is a really good idea. Nathan: Thanks, but theres no way I can get past all of the gatekeepers in this company to get access to the president. Hes the only one who can green-light a project like this. C

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2013年ESL之商务英语 16 Leasing Business Equipment

Leasing Business Equipment Olena: We need to keep pace with changing technology, but how are we going to raise capital to upgrade our equipment? Joel: Im not sure. Maybe we can find a supplier who will extend credit to us. We can pay in installments.

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2013年ESL之餐饮娱乐 05 Enjoying Nature

Enjoying Nature Charles: This is what I call the great outdoors. Look at that stunning view! Rachel: This is truly jaw-dropping. Were in the middle of one of the most pristine areas of the world where wildlife lives in its natural habitat. Charles: I

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2013年ESL之餐饮娱乐 06 Understanding Modern Art

Understanding Modern Art Stephan: Whats that? Livia: Its my latest artwork. Its experimental. Stephan: Its, um... Livia: Abstract. Its part of a performance art piece Im putting together. Itll really challenge peoples perceptions of reality. Stephan:

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2013年ESL之餐饮娱乐 07 Cooking a Meal

Cooking a Meal Emeril: Can you hand me that pan? Rachel: This pot? Emeril: No, that pan over there. I need to pan-fry these vegetables. Rachel: Wouldnt be healthier if we steamed the vegetables or grilled them? Emeril: Maybe, but for this meal, Im fr

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