14 A Widespread Epidemic GLOSSARY outbreak the moment when something begins to happen very suddenly,affecting many people * The outbreak of war caused panic in the streets. disease illness; something that makes a person sick* Dominic suffers from a r

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09Using Unfair Influence GLOSSARY contract a legal agreement between two or more parties who agree to providea product or service in exchange for money or something else* We have an appointment at 3:00 today to sign the new rental contract. to bid to

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18A Mid-Life Crisis GLOSSARY mid-life crisis a period in a mans life when he becomes unhappy that he is growing older and does strange things to try to feel younger* When Brett went through his mid-life crisis, he bought a red Ferrari and tried todat

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26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

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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 now. Karol: Ill milk the

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Sarah: Come on! We only have two more hours before the stores close and I want to make it to the outlet stores. Aidan: I thought that when you asked if I wanted to spend the day together, you meant wed go somewhere for lunch, go to a movie, or just h

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Whenever I have a technology problem at work, I try to solve it myself. Its not that I know a lot of about technology. In fact, the opposite is true. Im pretty much a computer illiterate, but I still try. Why do I bother? The answer is the IT departm

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That's what I do; I just look at the pictures. 我是这么干的,我只是看看图片。 After a few minutes, Lucy's phone rings and it's her best friend Marlene, 几分钟后,露西的电话响了,是她最好的朋友马琳, and she says,

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26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

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Natalie: Why are you wearing that gas mask? Anton: Im getting used to it. If we ever have a bioterrorist attack, Ill be ready. Want to try one on? Natalie: No, thanks. If we get involved in biological warfare, I think well have some warning. Anton: T

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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 pin him down. Every time

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Lilly: Quick, we need to go get some supplies. I was listening to talk radio on my way home from work and this guy was on talking about how doomsday is coming and we need to prepare. Paul: Oh no, not this again. You have to stop listening to that gar

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Stephan: Whats that? Livia: Its my latest artwork. Its experimental. Stephan: Its, um... Livia: Abstract. Its part of a performance art piece Im putting together. Itll really challenge peoples perceptions of reality. Stephan: I dont really understand

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Tom: Have you seen the news? Marianne: No, whats happening? Tom: People in McQuillanland are rising up against the dictator and rallying against his government. Marianne: Wow, this is big. I thought the dictator would order a media blackout and we wo

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Lourdes: I need help. Valery: Sure, whats up? Lourdes: Im supposed to give a speech at the start of the conference next month and I dont know what to do. Valery: Its not that hard to plan out a speech. You start with an attention getter using humor o

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Andy: What are you doing? Sita: Im running some numbers for the new project. Andy: I thought that was Delias turf. Sita: Shes usually the go-to person for this type of information, but I need this info right now. Andy: Id be careful about stepping on

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Paul: All done. Samantha: Youre done with your paper? How can that be? Im just getting started. Paul: Im just a better student than you are. Samantha: Let me see that. You didnt write this. Paul: No, I didnt. I downloaded somebodys paper from some we

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Nancy: So, what do you think? Ron: Uh, that was interesting. Nancy: Thats all you have to say? I spent six months making this anti- drug film to show students in schools to try and deter illegal drug use. Ron: Well, Im not sure if it gets the point a

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Kindo: Whats that? Nookie: Its my new e-book reader. Im just downloading some new books onto it. Kindo: I havent bought one yet. Im old school. I still prefer a printed book. Nookie: But if you havent tried it yet, how do you know you wouldnt like it

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Justin: Are you nearly packed? Marsha: Almost. Lets see, I have wall chargers for my cell phone and other devices, extra memory cards for my camera, and noise- canceling headphonesfor the airplane. Justin: Oh, yeah, I forgot to pack my headphones. Id

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