2011年ESL之就医和人际交往 01 Disliking a Sibling’s Boyfriend/Girlfriend

01 Disliking a Siblings Boyfriend/Girlfriend GLOSSARY to get that impression to understand or perceive something in a particularway, usually when contrasting ones own understanding or perception with that ofanother person * - This is going to be the

2011年ESL之就医和人际交往 02 Psychological Disorders

02 Psychological Disorders GLOSSARY psychology the study of how the human brain affects thoughts and behavior * Janet is studying psychology because shes interested in why people behave inthe way they do. nervous uncomfortable, worried, and anxious,

2011年ESL之就医和人际交往 03 Finding Love on Valentine’s Day

02 Psychological Disorders GLOSSARY psychology the study of how the human brain affects thoughts and behavior * Janet is studying psychology because shes interested in why people behave inthe way they do. nervous uncomfortable, worried, and anxious,

2011年ESL之就医和人际交往 04 Demanding an Apology

04 Demanding an Apology GLOSSARY uncalled for inappropriate and unacceptable; not reasonable * I know youre frustrated we didnt get the contract, but yelling at your employeesis uncalled for. apology a statement where one says one is sorry for what o

2011年ESL之就医和人际交往 05 Doctor-Patient Confidentiality

05 Doctor-Patient Confidentiality GLOSSARY to consult to speak with someone on a particular topic, requesting their expertadvice or guidance * Please consult with a tax attorney before selling your stock. medical ethics ideas and standards about what

2011年ESL之就医和人际交往 06 To Forgive and Forget

06 To Forgive and Forget GLOSSARY voicemail a system for recording audio messages from people who call onestelephone number when one is not available to speak with them * Press 7 to repeat the voicemail message, or 9 to delete it. RSVP an abbreviatio

2011年ESL之就医和人际交往 08 Minor Medical Injuries

08 Minor Medical Injuries GLOSSARY rise and shine wake up; its time to get up * Rise and shine! Its time to get out of bed and get ready for school. to get back to nature to spend time outdoors and experience a feeling ofharmony with the natural worl

2011年ESL之就医和人际交往 09 Roles Within a Family

09 Roles Within a Family GLOSSARY to fit right in to become part of a group, usually because one has many thingsin common with the other members; to be welcomed in a warm, friendly way intoa group of people * If you enjoy playing chess, youll fit rig

2011年ESL之就医和人际交往 07 Walking or Running as Exercise

07 Walking or Running as Exercise GLOSSARY fitness ones level of physical health and strength; ones ability to completephysical activities without great difficulty * Vadim spends hours at the gym each week, because fitness is really importantto him.

2011年ESL之就医和人际交往 12 Taking Someone for Granted

12 Taking Someone for Granted GLOSSARY to leave (someone) to choose to end a romantic relationship with anotherperson, especially when that other person does not want to end the relationship * Brians father left his mother when Brian was just three y

2011年ESL之就医和人际交往 10 Going to the Emergency Room

10 Going to the Emergency Room GLOSSARY emergency room the part of a hospital that is always open for patients whohave very serious, life-threatening problems and can come without anappointment * The nurse said we should monitor the babys temperature

2011年ESL之就医和人际交往 11 Finding Other Singles

11 Finding Other Singles GLOSSARY single not involved in a romantic relationship; not married or dating anyone * Which bar in town is the best place to meet other singles? to pair up to become involved in a romantic relationship with another personan

英语笑话：The Trains Are Always Late

A man was complaining to a railroad engineer. What's the use of having a train schedule if the trains are always late. The railroad engineer replied. How would we know they were late, if we didn't have a schedule?

英语笑话：English Joke - Boy or Girl

A: Just look at that young person with the short hair and blue jeans. Is it a boy or a girl? B: It's a girl. She's my daughter. A: Oh, I'm sorry, sir. I didn't know that you were her father. B: I'm not. I'm her mother.

英语笑话：English Joke - The Monk

monk = a religious man who spends much time praying and thinking about religion. monastery = a place where monks live. a vow of silence = a promise not to speak A man wanted to become a monk so he went to the monastery and talked to the head monk. Th

英语笑话：2 More Short Jokes: Homework & On the Bus

A teacher is talking to a student. Teacher: Did your father help you with your homework? Student: No, he did it all by himself. On a crowded bus, one man noticed that another man had his eyes closed. What's the matter? Are you sick? No, I'm okay. It'

英语笑话：Doctor Jokes

The patient says, Doctor, I have a pain in my eye whenever I drink tea. The doctor says, Take the spoon out of the mug before you drink. mug = cup The patient says, Doctor, you've got to help me. Nobody ever listens to me. No one ever pays any attent

英语笑话：English Joke - Factory Workers

Two factory workers are talking. The woman says, I can make the boss give me the day off. The man replies, And how would you do that? The woman says, Just wait and see. She then hangs upside-down from the ceiling. The boss comes in and says, What are

英语笑话：Did you hear about ...?

Did you hear about the blind carpenter who picked up his hammer and saw? Did you hear about the deaf shepherd who gathered his flock and heard (herd)? If you don't understand these, use your dictionary and look up the words blind, deaf, saw, heard an

2011年ESL之就医和人际交往 19 Admiring Someone from Afar

19 Admiring Someone from Afar GLOSSARY what I wouldnt give a phrase used to mean that one wants something verymuch, being willing to give a lot to have it * What I wouldnt give to have a few extra days of vacation from work! date a social meeting bet