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

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

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

2013年ESL之日常生活 27 Daily Chores on a Farm

Daily Chores on a Farm Cesar: Rise and shine! Its time to get to work. Karol: What?! Its four oclock in the morning. The sun isnt even up yet. Cesar: You live on a farm now. We have a lot of chores to do before sunup and we need to start doing them n

2013年ESL之日常生活 28 Designing a Building

Designing a Building Kathy: Seeing these blueprints really brings this project to life. I can now envision what this building will look like when its built. Brett: Im really glad. As the architect on this project, its my job to turn your ideas into d

2013年ESL之日常生活 29 Visiting a Construction Site

Visiting a Construction Site Bill: Maam! maam! Estelle: Yes? Bill: Maam, youre not supposed to be here. This is a construction site and youre not allowed. Please dont step on that scaffolding. Its dangerous. Estelle: Oh, I just wanted a quick look to

2013年ESL之日常生活 25 Showing Signs of Age

Showing Signs of Age Julian: What is that, another gray hair?! My hair is already thinning on top. I dont need more gray hairs. Vera: I think salt and pepper hair looks great on men. It makes them look distinguished. Julian: It makes them look old. T

2013年ESL之日常生活 24 Letting Go of the Past

Letting Go of the Past Emma: I think its time. Uday: I beg to differ. Emma: You cant live in the past. I know that you like reliving your glory days, but the only way to move on is to let go of the past. Uday: I dont want to move on. If youve had the

2013年ESL之日常生活 30 Living With Insects and Spiders

Living With Insects and Spiders Judith: Ahh! Get it off me! Murad: Its just a tiny spider. Dont freak out. Judith: I hate spiders. What is this place youve brought me to? Murad: Its one of the most beautiful spots in the world and well be staying her

2013年ESL之日常生活 31 Selecting a Neighborhood to Live In

Selecting a Neighborhood to Live In Leona: I want to live close to downtown. We can get everywhere on foot and walk to most amenities. Jeremy: Downtown is always bustling and noisy, and the crime rate is really high. Id rather have proximity to parks

2013年ESL之日常生活 26 Being a Stay-at-Home Dad

Being a Stay-at-Home Dad Gladys: Hi, Dan. Im surprised to see you here at the supermarket in the middle of the day. Dan: Why? Gladys: I thought youd be working. Dan: I am working. Im a stay-at-home dad and I take care of the kids while my wife goes t