2008年ESL之商务英语 02 Office Competition

02Office Competition GLOSSARY listen up an informal phrase used to get people to pay attention and listen to what one has to say* Listen up! Im going to explain the rules of the game. competition an event where people try to win by getting the best o

2008年ESL之商务英语 05 Understanding Interest Rates

05Understanding Interest Rates GLOSSARY interest rate the percentage of extra money that has to be paid back when oneborrows money from a bank or other financial institution* As interest rates rise, people become less able to borrow money. mortgage a

2008年ESL之商务英语 04 Showing Disapproval and Sympathy

04Showing Disapproval and Sympathy GLOSSARY long face an expression of sadness, depression, and/or disappointment* Heidi had a long face for weeks after her dog died. thats awful thats too bad; a phrase used to show that one sympathizes withanother p

2008年ESL之人际交往 04 Asking for a First Date

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2008年ESL之人际交往 05 A Fist Fight

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2008年ESL之人际交往 07 Putting the Children to Bed

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2008年ESL之人际交往 08 A Scandal

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2008年ESL之旅行 08 Types of Hotels and Accommodations

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2008年ESL之交通 07 Reporting a Stolen Car

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2008年ESL之购物 06 A Call from a Telemarketer

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2008年ESL之购物 05 Talking About Prices

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2008年ESL之商务英语 03 At the Convention Center

03At the Convention Center GLOSSARY convention center a large building that is used for very large group meetings,with rooms for speaking, eating, dancing, and more* The American Medical Association has its annual meeting at the downtownconvention ce

2008年ESL之旅行 04 Getting In-Flight Service

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2008年ESL之购物 03 Finding a Bargain

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2008年ESL之旅行 02 Writing a Postcard

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2008年ESL之人际交往 06 Feeling Lonely

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2008年ESL之人际交往 01 Star-crossed Lovers

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2008年ESL之餐饮 07 Dietary Restrictions and Preferences

07Dietary Restrictions and Preferences GLOSSARY to invite (someone) over to ask someone to come to ones home for a shortperiod of time as a visitor* Troy invited us over for pizza and a movie at his apartment last night. vegan a strict vegetarian who

2008年ESL之娱乐 08 Watching the Olympic Games

08Watching the Olympic Games GLOSSARY opening ceremony a special event that begins the Olympics or a conferenceor sports competition, often with music, dancing, and other shows* Did you see those beautiful fireworks at the opening ceremony last year?

2008年ESL之娱乐 10 Describing a Musical Performance

10 Describing a Musical Performance GLOSSARY to audition to sing, play a musical instrument, act, or dance for a short period of time so that someone can see and listen and decide whether one should be selected for a real performance or participation