2010年ESL之日常生活 01 Having an Open House

01 Having an Open House GLOSSARYreal estate agent a person whose job is to help other people buy and sellhomes, buildings, and land * We gave our real estate agent a list of the three most important things werelooking for in a new home: a short dista

2010年ESL之日常生活 02 A Homeowners’ Association

02 A Homeowners Association GLOSSARY what possessed you (to do something) an informal phrase used to asksomeone why he or she has done something that seems irrational, illogical,strange, and unexpected * What possessed you to buy a boat? You dont eve

2010年ESL之日常生活 03 Lying and Telling the Truth

03 Lying and Telling the Truth GLOSSARY full of it saying something that isnt true; lying or exaggerating * Youre so full of it! Theres no way you used to be a professional footballplayer. I dont believe you. Gods honest truth something that is absol

2010年ESL之日常生活 04 Being Forgetful

04 Being Forgetful GLOSSARY to forget to not remember something; to have no memory of something * Was your wife mad when you forgot her birthday? etched in my brain memorized; permanently written down in ones mind sothat one cannot forget something *

2010年ESL之日常生活 05 Reducing Household Expenses

05 Reducing Household Expenses GLOSSARY finances how one manages ones money; the way that one saves and spendsmoney and/or the amount that one saves and spends * They review their finances together at the end of each month, balancing theircheckbook a

2010年ESL之日常生活 06 Guessing a Number

06 Guessing a Number GLOSSARY contest a competition; an event where many people participate to try to winsomething * The contests first-place winner will win a new car, and the second-place winnerwill win a new bicycle. guess an answer that one provi

2010年ESL之日常生活 07 Discussing Social Class

07 Discussing Social Class GLOSSARY social class a large group of people who have approximately the same wealth(money), education, and social status (power and importance) * Do you think people in the upper social classes have an obligation to helppe

2010年ESL之日常生活 08 Shopping for Produce

08 Shopping for Produce GLOSSARY supermarket a large store that sells many types of food to be cooked orprepared at home * Please go by the supermarket on your way home from work to pick up bread,milk, and eggs. fresh recently picked; recently made o

2010年ESL之日常生活 10 A Parent-Teacher Conference

10 A Parent-Teacher Conference GLOSSARY parent-teacher conference a special meeting between a students parentsand teacher when they discuss how well (or poorly) the student is doing in school * At the parent-teacher conference, they found out that th

2010年ESL之日常生活 11 Being Clear or Confusing

11 Being Clear or Confusing GLOSSARYconfused feeling puzzled; not understanding what is happening or what isbeing discussed * Taku was really confused when he went to the conference room for the bigmeeting and nobody else was there. to keep (somethin

2010年ESL之日常生活 12 Feeling Disillusioned

12 Feeling Disillusioned GLOSSARY idol someone whom one loves, worships, or admires very much, possiblywanting to be that person * When you were a teenager, did you have any posters of your idols hanging onyour bedroom walls? book signing an event wh

2010年ESL之日常生活 13 Staying Home from School

13 Staying Home from School GLOSSARY to play hooky to not go to school when one is supposed to; to skip classes * Did you ever play hooky when you were in high school? to put one over on (someone) to trick someone; to fool someone; to hidewhat one is

2010年ESL之日常生活 14 Shopping for Warm-Weather Clothes

14 Shopping for Warm-Weather Clothes GLOSSARY outfit all the pieces of clothing worn at one time; pieces of clothing that areworn together * Which outfit would be better for the interview: a skirt and blouse, or pants with anice sweater? tank top a s

2010年ESL之日常生活 15 Paying an Unexpected Visit

15 Paying an Unexpected Visit GLOSSARY To what do I owe this pleasure? A formal phrase meaning, What are youdoing here? or Why have you come to see me and how can I help you? oftenused sarcastically * Oh! Its you! To what do I owe this pleasure? Last

2010年ESL之日常生活 09 Being an Early or Late Riser

09 Being an Early or Late Riser GLOSSARY watch out be careful; a phrase used to warn someone of danger * Watch out! Dont step into that hole in the sidewalk! up at the crack of dawn awake and out of bed very early in the morning * Shelby wakes up at

2010年ESL之日常生活 18 Experiencing an Earthquake

18 Experiencing an Earthquake GLOSSARY earthquake a short period of time when the ground shakes because ofgeological movements deep below the surface, often causing damage, injuries,and/or death * People living in southern California experience many

2010年ESL之日常生活 17 Being Pestered on the Phone

17 Being Pestered on the Phone GLOSSARY to ring off the hook for a phone to ring many times in a short period of time,because one is receiving many phone calls * Ever since our ad appeared on TV, our companys phones have been ringingoff the hook! Wha

2010年ESL之日常生活 16 Talking About Astronomy

16 Talking About Astronomy GLOSSARY honey sweetheart; a word used when talking to loved ones to show them thatone cares * Honey, could you please take out the garbage? project assignment; the study of a particular subject for a period of time,usually

2010年ESL之日常生活 22 Wiring Money to Another Country

22 Wiring Money to Another Country GLOSSARY emergency an unexpected situation that requires immediate action or animmediate response because it is dangerous or will have other seriousconsequences or results * If you have a medical emergency, call 9-1

2010年ESL之日常生活 23 Planting Flowers and Trees

23 Planting Flowers and Trees GLOSSARY to plant to put seeds or plants into the ground so that they can grow, usually toproduce food or to make an area more beautiful * Thirty years ago, we planted a small maple tree in front of our home, and nowits