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10A Problem with a Restaurant Check GLOSSARY to get (someones) attention to do something so that another person pays attention to oneself; to do something to get another person to look at oneselfand/or listen to what one is saying* During the footbal
26 Dealing With an Angry Client GLOSSARY certainly definitely; clearly; without any doubt; obviously * Buying that house last year was certainly a good decision because its already worth $20,000 more than we bought it for! awful horrible; terrible; v
02The Comedy Club GLOSSARY sketch comedy several short, funny scenes (acts) by a group of actors andcomedians* Saturday Night Live is a TV show that is famous for its sketch comedy. stand-up a type of comedy where one comedian speaks informally and t
Participating in a Clinical Trial Lucinda: You look tired. Are you all right? Elan: Im fine. Its this clinical trial Im enrolled in. Im suffering from some side effects. Lucinda: Are they serious? Elan: No, theyre not too bad. I was told to expect so
Jeng: What did you do this summer? Cynthia: I worked at a summer camp as a nurses aide. I thought we would be giving simple first aid, but you wouldnt believe the kinds of injuries the kids came in with. Jeng: You mean like poison ivy, bee stings, bu
Finding a new place to live isnt always easy. I have been living in the same apartment for nine years and I thought it was time for a change. I have always wanted to buy a condo or a townhouse , but I didnt have the money for a down payment . But now
Vagner: Arent you supposed to be studying for the drivers test? Liesl: Im supposed to be, but I keep getting distracted. Reading this manual is deadly. Vagner: I know, but if you dont study, youll never pass the test. Try to focus. Liesl: Ive tried t
Randal: Hurry up. Rob will be here any minute. Marjorie: I cant remember the combination to this lock. Randal: I thought you knew it by heart. Marjorie: Its on the tip of my tongue, but I cant seem to remember the last two digits. Its 73 or 63 or 38.
Zuly: Hurry up! Mom will be home any minute and were not done planting. Eric: Whose idea was it anyway to plant a garden for Mom for her birthday? Weve been working under this hot sun all day and the smell of the fertilizer is really getting to me. Z
I arrived a little early for my sales appointment with the office manager of Lyon Industries, and spoke to the receptionist. Juri: Hello. Im here for my 11:30 appointment with Sue Gibbons. Receptionist: What is your name? Juri: Its Juri Lakoff. Recep
Lorenzo: Have you bought a new television yet? Katia: No, Im still looking at consumer reviews and weighing my options . Im not sure yet what size I want or what features I need. Im keeping my options open for now. Lorenzo: I thought your old TV stop
Rajid: What are you doing? Nicole: Im putting my garbage into the garbage can. Why? Rajid: Dont you recycle? Youre supposed to separate out your recyclables and put them in a separate bin. Nicole: I know, I know, but who has the time? I dont have tha
I arrived at the park a little early for our neighborhood baseball game and I needed to kill some time. I decided to take a walk along one of the trails so I could look at the scenery. Suddenly, I came across a woman sitting under a tree. Octavi: Wha
Juanita: What time is it? Chuck: Its a quarter to 12. Why? Juanita: At noon, on the dot, Im supposed to meet James. Chuck: On the dot? What if you dont get there until a few minutes past four? Will you turn into a pumpkin? Juanita: Knock it off. I ha
Jeremy: Hello. Miranda: Hi, its me. I cant make it home for dinner tonight. Im working overtime. Jeremy: Again? Thats the third time this week. I cant believe your boss is making you do this. Miranda: Dont get mad, but I actually told him that I didn
I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. As soon as I walked in the door, though, the phone rang. Paolo: Hello. Evelyn: Hi, could I speak to Tony? Paolo: Hes not here right now. Can I take a message? Evelyn: Do you know when hell be back? Pa
Allison: Im almost ready for my granddaughters visit. Shell be here tomorrow and I want everything to be perfect. Ola: What do you have planned? Allison: Im going to spoil her rotten . My daughter is very strict and doesnt allow her to do anything th
Ann: Hello. Serge: Hi, Ann. Its Serge. Im calling to make an appointment for LeeAnn. She wants to meet with Miles next week sometime. Ann: Let me take a look at his appointment schedule . Lets see, can LeeAnn be here on Tuesday at 2:00? Serge: No, sh
Jamal: Did you feel that? Keisha: Was that an earthquake ? Jamal: Yes, I think so. Turn on the news. Newscaster: Reports are coming in about an earthquake that occurred at 4:35 p.m. in the downtown area. We spoke with a seismologist at the Earthquake
Rosalba: Can you believe these prices? I know were in a recession, but the cost of everyday necessities shouldnt skyrocket overnight. William: I think it has something to do with the shortage of produce. I dont know why Im surprised that stores like