2010年ESL之商务英语 09 Using Unfair Influence

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

ESL之人际交往 18 A Mid-Life Crisis

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

ESL之人际交往 16 A Traditional Wedding

16A Traditional Wedding GLOSSARY wedding a ceremony that creates a marriage; a ceremony that makes twopeople married* They had a beautiful and very large wedding, with almost 300 guests. civil ceremony a wedding ceremony that is not religious; a wedd

2008年ESL之商务英语 25 Using the Copier

25 Using the Copier GLOSSARY copier a photocopy machine; a copy machine; a machine that makes a copy of the text or image on a piece of paper so that it appears on another piece of paper * Can your copier make color copies or only black and white cop

2008年ESL之商务英语 07 Surfing the Internet

07Surfing the Internet GLOSSARY to surf the web to browse or navigate the internet; to spend time visitingwebsites* How many hours do you spend surfing the web each day? Big Brother the idea that the government, large companies, or individuals arewat

2014年ESL之日常生活 23 Being Rescued

Being Rescued Irma: Do you really think well be rescued? Its been six hours and Im losing hope. Bert: Its hard to say. Im sure search and rescue teams are looking for us as we speak. Irma: But what if they dont come in time? We didnt bring any provis

ESL Podcast 938 – Learning to Ride the Subway

Donny: Come on, we need to buy our subway tickets at that ticket machine. Cayla: Why cant we just get them at the ticket window? Im not sure what the fare is. Donny: Theres a long line and we need to catch a train right now. Cayla: Ive never taken th

2010年ESL之商务英语 11 Calling in Sick to Work

11 Calling in Sick to Work GLOSSARY fed up very frustrated with something; very tired of doing something and notwanting to do it anymore* Im fed up with hearing you two argue all the time! Why cant you just befriends? to call in sick to call ones sup

2011年ESL之商务英语 17 Types of Business Entities

17 Types of Business Entities GLOSSARY tax accountant a person who helps many clients record their financialtransactions and fill out forms for paying taxes * Tax accountants have to work a lot of hours in March and April right beforetaxes are due, b

2012年ESL之就医和人际交往 09 Getting Over a Fight

Getting Over a Fight Alisa: Dont be mad. Sabir: Im not mad. Alisa: Yes, you are. Im sorry. I admit it was my fault. Will you stop moping now? Sabir: Im not moping. Im giving you the silent treatment. Alisa: I knew it! Youre still peeved at me. What c

2010年ESL之就医和人际交往 07 Going to a Spa

07 Going to a Spa GLOSSARY this is the life a phrase used when one is very happy and relaxed, enjoyingoneself very much, and wishing one could do that particular activity all the time,every day * Ah, this is the life! I wish we could eat like this ev

ESL之人际交往 03 Getting Revenge

03Getting Revenge GLOSSARY short-tempered easily gets angry; gets angry for no reason* Im sorry I was so short-tempered this morning, but I got some bad news andwas upset. Even so, I shouldnt have yelled at you. to jump down (ones) throat to be angry

2008年ESL之人际交往 15 Waiting for a Man or Woman to Call

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

2015年ESL之旅行交通购物 05 Getting a Flat Tire

Getting a Flat Tire Jaloliddin: What is that thumping noise? Minisa: I don?t hear anything. Jaloliddin: I think you have a flat tire. Minisa: The left rear tire has a slow leak, but I just inflated it the last time I was at the gas station, so I?m su

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之就医和人际交往 03 Getting a Massage

Getting a Massage 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

ESL Podcast 916 – Being Forced Out of a Position

Julianna: Ha ha! The wicked witch is dead! Hugo: What are you talking about? Julianna: Bettina is stepping down as chairperson of the committee. I thought this day would never come. Hugo: Thats a big surprise. I never thought Id live to see the day w

ESL Podcast 925 – Going Through Customs

Customs Officer: Your passports, please. What is your final destination? ?zkan: Los Angeles. Customs Officer: How long is your stay? ?zkan: Well be there for a week. Customs Officer: What is the purpose of your trip? ?zkan: Im going there on business

ESL Podcast 926 – Getting an Advantage in Sports

Tammy: What are you doing this year to give your team an advantage? Phillip: I have a few tricks up my sleeve. Were going to have a winning season. Tammy: Are you going to start Wang? Phillip: No, Im redshirting Wang. I want him to sit out his first

ESL Podcast 928 – Understanding Corporate Structure

Andrea: This organizational chart is really confusing. Raffael: Why are you looking at that? Andrea: I have an interview next week and Im trying to bone up on the company Ill be interviewing with. I want to impress them, but this chart is really conf