2010年ESL之旅行交通购物 13 Reading a Bus Schedule

13 Reading a Bus Schedule GLOSSARY bus schedule written information about where buses go and stop, how often,and at what times * According to this bus schedule, there isnt any bus service on Sundays. route number the number assigned to all buses that

ESL之餐饮娱乐 13 Going to the Park

13Going to the Park GLOSSARY park a natural area in a city with a lot of trees and grass where people canrelax or play* The children are going to the park to play with their friends after school today. to kill some time to do something with extra tim

ESL Podcast 934 – Watching Special Effects

Chrissy: Wow, that movie was amazing, but I cant believe that they blew up the Eiffel Tower. I bet the French are really pissed. Jack: Youre kidding, right? They didnt really blow up the Eiffel Tower. They used special effects to make it look that wa

ESL Podcast 932 – Rebuilding Consumer Trust

Karen: The scandal over our new product line really damaged our image, and we need to rebuild consumer trust. Brandon: This is going to be an uphill battle. Losing customers is easy. Winning them back will be really hard. Karen: I agree, but our stoc

ESL之日常生活 04 Cheating on a Test

04Cheating on a Test GLOSSARY cheat sheet a secret piece of paper with information written on it that will helpa student do well on a test* Michelle is selling cheat sheets to the other students for the chemistry exam. Ifthe teacher finds out, shell

ESL Podcast 919 – Visiting Childcare Centers

Adam: Whats that? Noelle: Its a list of questions Im going to ask at the childcare center when we visit today. I want to be prepared. Adam: We already know that its licensed and has a good reputation. What other questions are you going to ask? Noelle

ESL Podcast 904 – Working Overseas

Danielle: Im so excited! I just got my new posting overseas. I cant wait to live abroad and work as an expat. Angus: I remember my first overseas assignment. It was interesting, but the adjustment took some time. Danielle: I wont have any problems. I

ESL Podcast 915 – Learning to Read Music

Mike: You have a great voice. You should join our choir. Grace: I dont know anything about music. I cant even read music. Mike: Its not that hard. I could teach you. Look, this is a piece were working on right now. Grace: Whats that weird thing at th

ESL Podcast 693 – Following a Dress Code

Tae: What are you doing? Why are you taking all of my clothes out of my suitcase? I just finished packing that. Nicole: Youve packed all of the wrong things. Were going on a luxury cruise and all youve packed are shorts and t-shirts. Tae: Im going on

ESL Podcast 249 – At a Casino

Hanna: Where have you been? Ive been trying to find you. I just won $80 from this slot machine. Its not the jackpot, but now Ive broken even. Tad: Thats really great. Maybe some of your luck will rub off on me. Im just about to see what the high roll

ESL Podcast 583 – Going to a Spa

Jan: This is the life ! Spending the day at a spa is my idea of paradise . Tim: Yeah, its great. Jan: Arent you enjoying yourself? Tim: The massage was okay, but why do I have to get a facial and a body wrap ? Im a guy! Jan: Men need rejuvenating , t

ESL Podcast 584 – Calling in Sick to Work

I was fed up with work and wanted the day off. I decided to call in sick . I wasnt prepared, though, to be peppered with questions . Peter: Hello, this is Peter. Is this Magda? Magda: Yes. This is Magda. Peter: Hi, Magda. I wont be coming in today. I

ESL Podcast 613 – Being a First-Time Parent

Zuly: Hello. Ricardo: Hi, Zuly. How are you? Zuly: Oh, Ricardo, its you. Im doing okay. How are you? Ricardo: I wanted to call and congratulate you on the birth of your new baby. Zuly: Thanks a lot. Carla was born three weeks ago, and she was 8 pound

ESL Podcast 217 – Lost and Found

Airport employee: Hello, Portland Airport, Lost and Found. Lucas: Hello. I was a passenger on a SunCal Airlines flight yesterday and I think I left my keys on the plane. Airport employee: I see. To claim the item, you have to fill out a claim form. W

ESL Podcast 546 – Having an Open House

Kyoko: Were not supposed to be here. I think we should leave and let our real estate agent hold the open house without us looking over her shoulder . Ernie: Were not looking over her shoulder. I just want to sit in this car to see how many people go

ESL Podcast 342 – At the Butcher’s

Butcher: What can I get for you? Gina: Id like a pound of ground beef, please. Butcher: Would you like the regular or the extra lean? The extra lean is a dollar more per pound. Gina: Ill take the regular. Could you also throw in two thick pork chops

ESL Podcast 351 – Asking for a First Date

Natalie: Hello. Sergio: Hi, could I speak to Natalie? Natalie: This is she. Sergio: Oh hi, this is Sergio. How are you? Natalie: Good. How about you? Sergio: Im great. Uh, well, the reason Im calling is I was wondering if youd like to go out sometime

ESL Podcast 581 – Reading a World Map

Greg: What are you doing with that map and that globe ? Julianna: Im trying to keep track of Carmen as she travels from country to country. I just got another postcard from her today. Greg: Im not sure I like the idea of my daughter traveling around

ESL Podcast 566 – Having a Wild Party

Paula: Okay, lets get this party started! Mitch: I really dont think having a party is such a good idea. Were supposed to be house-sitting , and Im sure the Abrams wouldnt want their house used for a big blowout . Paula: Ignorance is bliss . Theyll n

ESL Podcast 939–Planning a Wedding

Seamus: Whats that? Cathy: Its a planning book for our wedding. Seamus: We arent getting married for a year and a half. Cathy: I know, but there are so many things to plan. We have to book the hall far in advance, you know, and once we set the date,