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03Speaking to a Store Clerk on the Phone GLOSSARY to carry to sell something at a store; to have an item in the store to buy* None of the stores in town carry Sakiras make-up, so shes going to buy itonline. selection variety; the number of different
05Using the Restroom GLOSSARY restroom a public bathroom; a large room with one or more toilets and sinks* Do you know where the mens restroom is? mess disordered; unclean; not organized or neat* Your room is a mess! Please clean it up before your gr
Rita: I just got a hot tip from my brother to buy stock in McQ Corp. Rick: Your brother works for McQ Corp., doesnt he? Rita: Yeah, hes a director in the company, so he should know if something big is brewing. Rick: If hes a director and he knows som
Robert: Why are you twisting your back like that? Staci: Im in pain. My back and shoulders really hurt. I think its from sitting at this computer all the time. Robert: What you need is a good massage. It can get rid of the knots in your muscles and g
Ivy: This is so sad! Stephan: What is? Ivy: Im reading the obituary for one of my favorite actors as a child, Mr. McBoo. He had quite a life. Stephan: Oh, yeah? Ivy: Yeah, and this article has really done him justice. Its a nice tribute to a man who
I dont like cats. Thats not really true. I like cats, but they dont like me. Last week, my friend Sara asked me to babysit her cat for two days while she was out of town. Normally, I would have said no, but she was in a jam, so I said okay. As I said
Moving to a new city can be a lonely experience. When I first moved to Los Angeles, I didnt know anyone and it was hard to strike up new friendships. Im a pretty sociable person, but its still hard meeting new people and even harder to make lasting f
I was driving down the street when I saw a police car behind me. Suddenly, it turned on its siren. I realized that I was being pulled over. Officer: Can I see your drivers license, registration, and proof of insurance? Ray: Sure. Here you are, office
Shandy: Oh, that player just hit my boyfriend! Did you see that? That was definitely a penalty. Giuseppe: No, I didnt. I was watching the goalie. The referee isnt doing anything. Shandy: I cant believe it. Why isnt the coach talking to that referee?
Violet: Thanks for agreeing to meet with me about the new contract. Its important that both parties understand and agree to all of the terms before we can move ahead. Karik: Its in the best interest of both of our companies for this agreement to be s
Jae: Hi, are you done with this weight machine? Sally: Yeah, I am. I was just trying it out. I think I must be doing something wrong. My muscles are aching already. Jae: Maybe I can help. Ive been working out on these machines for a few months, so Im
Justine: So thats the plan. We drive to San Francisco, then to Portland, then to Seattle, and then to Vancouver. Howie: What? Why are we driving to Vancouver instead of flying? Justine: Havent you noticed all of the fees the airlines are tacking on t
Becky: What are we going to do? Saeed: I don't know. I need time to think about the ramifications of blowing the whistle . Becky: There are no two ways about it . If we step up and do the right thing, we are putting our jobs on the line . Saeed: But
Clerk: Yes, can I help you? Orlando: I want to get a passport . Clerk: Have you filled out the application ? Orlando: No, I havent. Clerk: Come back when youve filled it out. Orlando: Okay, Ive completed the application. Clerk: Let me see it. You nee
George: Youre just in time . Theres only another 20 minutes until the end of visiting hours . Inez: I got here as soon as I could. How is Uncle Peter? George: They moved him from the emergency ward to the intensive care unit . Hes on life support . I
Kerry: I need to take out a small business loan and Im trying to figure out what the interest rate would be. Do you understand this stuff? Oscar: If its the same as a mortgage loan, then I think I understand it in general terms. The interest rate wou
Joni: Smell that! Giuseppe: Smell what? Joni: Smell that fresh air . Arent you glad I got you to help me plant this garden ? Were going to have so much fun today. Giuseppe: Uh huh. Im glad to help, but I dont exactly have a green thumb . Joni: Thats
Fabian: Oh, your babies are adorable. Theyre like two peas in a pod. Clarissa: They may look like mirror images of each other, but theyre nothing alike. They each have their distinct personalities. Randy likes to sleep during the day and Dominic like
Jeannie: Have you heard about the new management dispute? Salih: No, whats happening? Jeannie: Well, the CEO is having problems with the head of one of the subsidiaries. Salih: Which one? Jeannie: Lance Publishing. Apparently, the head, Bill Riker, i
A.J.: What was going on with you and Tiago in his office earlier today? You two were pretty cozy in there. Gloria: What? Oh, I was a little upset about messing up my presentation in the morning meeting, and Tiago was trying to reassure me about it. A