2014年ESL之日常生活 16 Basic Military Commands

Basic Military Commands Marta: Whats going on out here? Whats all that noise? Bruno: Im putting the troops through their drills. Marta: Troops?! Bruno: Watch this. Hey, I didnt tell you you could be at ease. Attention! Fall in. Forward, march! Marta:

2014年ESL之日常生活 08 School Fundraisers

School Fundraisers Valerie: Whats this? A.J.: Its a note from Rachels school. Its about the next fundraiser. Valerie: Oh no, not another one. What is it this time a raffle, car wash, or spaghetti dinner? A.J.: Its none of those things. Its a combinat

2014年ESL之日常生活 01 Recovering After a Setback

Recovering After a Setback Carl: Come on, lets go. I have $500 burning a hole in my pocket. Shelly: Where are we going? Carl: Were going to the track. I have a tip on a sure thing for one of this afternoons races. This is exactly what I need after la

2014年ESL之日常生活 02 Converting to Another Religion

Converting to Another Religion Debbie: Okay, Im off. Ill be back around eight oclock. Marcelo: Hey, where are you going in such a hurry? Debbie: Im going to my religious education class. Marcelo: Religious education class? Whats that about? Debbie: W

2014年ESL之日常生活 04 Talking About Old Crimes

Talking About Old Crimes Paul: What are you watching? Della: Im watching a really good show about cold cases. They take unsolved crimes from decades ago and reconstruct them, trying to solve them once and for all. Paul: But after all this time, isnt

2014年ESL之日常生活 05 Getting Access to Restricted Areas

Getting Access to Restricted Areas Security officer: Excuse me, sir, but this is a restricted area. Only authorized personnel are permitted. Carl: I just want to take a quick look. Is this really where the president will be speaking? Security officer

2014年ESL之日常生活 06 Diplomatic and Economic Sanctions

Diplomatic and Economic Sanctions Andy: Well, its happened. Marjorie: Whats happened? Andy: The U.S. has placed diplomatic and economic sanctions on McQuillanland. Its about time! The McQuillanland government has violated international law for the la

2014年ESL之日常生活 07 Breaking Bad Habits

Breaking Bad Habits Counselor: Welcome everybody. Youve all joined this support group because you have some bad habits that youd like to break. Would anyone like to introduce themselves and tell us about their bad habit? Stu: Uh yeah, Im Stu and my w

2014年ESL之日常生活 09 Describing Distances

Describing Distances Sandra: Where will we be staying when we visit Trumanville? Roger: Well be staying in a neighborhood on the outskirts of the town, but a stones throw from some of the major sites well want to see. Sandra: I hope therell be a lot

2014年ESL之日常生活 10 Doing Spring Cleaning

Doing Spring Cleaning Malcolm: Do we really need to start doing spring cleaning today? Lorna: We really should. The drapes need to be washed, the walls need to be wiped down, and the attic needs cleaning out. And we really should clean the upholstery

2014年ESL之日常生活 11 Proper Behavior at a Formal Event

Proper Behavior at a Formal Event Rodney: Ha-ha! Did you hear what I said? Funny, right? Samantha: Behave yourself! This is a serious and solemn occasion, not a time for levity. Rodney: Loosen up. We have to endure two hours of this ceremony. Samanth

2014年ESL之日常生活 12 Meeting a New Neighbor

Meeting a New Neighbor Nancy: Hello there! Hello! Eric: Hello. Nancy: Im Nancy, your neighbor across the street. Youre new to the neighborhood. Eric: Yes, I just moved in last weekend. Nancy: Thats nice. How are you settling in? Eric: Fine, thanks. N

2014年ESL之日常生活 13 Being Vague and Unfocused

Being Vague and Unfocused Thierry: Im pumped and ready to help paint the community center this weekend. What time are we supposed to get there in the morning? Bonnie: Im not sure. Sophia was a little vague about that. She told people to show up when

2014年ESL之日常生活 14 An Unwelcome Business in the Neighborhood

An Unwelcome Business in the Neighborhood Patricia: Finally! That empty building has a new tenant. Thats great for the neighborhood. Francois: Think again. The new tenant plans to open a strip club. Patricia: A strip club in the middle of a residenti

2014年ESL之日常生活 15 Getting Mugged

Getting Mugged Vanessa: Stop thief! Police Officer: What happened? Vanessa: I just got mugged. That guy stole my purse, jewelry, camera all of my valuables! Police Officer: Were you wearing flashy jewelry and carrying an expensive camera? Those are b

2014年ESL之日常生活 03 Having a Backup Plan

Having a Backup Plan Jerome: This is a very dangerous undertaking. Do you have a backup plan if anything goes wrong? Sandy: Itll work. Ive come up with contingencies for every possible setback. Jerome: Its just that Id like to know we have some recou

2014年ESL之日常生活 17 Living With a Hoarder

Living With a Hoarder Julio: Mom, dont you think its time to get rid of some of the stuff in this house? Mom: Why? This house is fine the way it is. Julio: There are parts of this house that are nearly inaccessible. There are stacks of magazines and

2014年ESL之日常生活 18 Conducting a Search

Conducting a Search Security Chief: Okay, people. Weve just had a report of a missing child on this property. We need to find him fast. I want you two to search every room in this building. Look in every nook and cranny. Ramona: Excuse me, may I ask

2014年ESL之日常生活 19 Maintaining Internet Privacy

Maintaining Internet Privacy Lorenzo: I wouldnt post all of those photos on social media sites. Pamela: Why not? Only my friends and family are going to see them. Lorenzo: I wouldnt be so sure. And I wouldnt post all of that personal data either or d

2014年ESL之日常生活 21 Following a High-Profile Court Case

Following a High-Profile Court Case Danny: Have you been following the Schirru case? Carol: Yeah, I have. I think hes guilty. Danny: Youre kidding, right? Hes innocent and this is a show trial. The district attorney is conducting a witch-hunt for his