When I was in high school, back in the 1950s, it was very popular for high school students to have gel - a type of gel in their hair. 上世纪50年代,我中学的时候,中学生很喜欢用凝胶,一种发胶。 Maybe one of the more famous

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01 Working on Commission GLOSSARY sales the field and profession of persuading people to buy something * Melissa makes 10-20 sales calls per week, but usually only one or two peoplewant to hear about the products shes selling. to make a bundle to ear

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Translating a Document Francine: Do you know the word in Mcquish for partnership? Aziz: No, I dont speak Mcquish. What are you doing? Francine: Jim gave me this letter and this document to translate into Mcquish because I speak a little of it, but ev

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Reading an Obituary 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 t

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20 Sharing With Others GLOSSARY to share to let someone else use or have part of what one has * I accidentally left my lunch at home today. Would you please share your lunchwith me? to divvy up to divide items into two or more groups; to decide how s

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06 Working in a Laboratory lab laboratory; a place where scientists and engineers work, conductingexperiments and tests* Students have to wear protective eyeglasses whenever they go into the lab. colleague co-worker; a person whom one works with, usu

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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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15 Being Under Stress GLOSSARY to act up for a part of ones body to not work correctly or to feel pain; forsomething to be wrong with a part of ones body* Bills knee started acting up, so he had to stop playing soccer before the matchended. stress th

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18Getting Caught in the Rain GLOSSARY drenched soaked; very wet* Youre drenched! What did you do, jump into a lake? weather report forecast; information about what the weather will probably be like later in the day or in the near future* According to

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To re-adjust means to adjust again. Re-adjust是重新调整的意思。 That prefix re, means again in English, usually. 前缀re在英语中一般是重新的意思。 To adjust means to-to move them so that I can see properly I can see into the mi

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This episode is called The Commute Home and Running Errands. 这一部分叫做开车回家和跑腿。 Commute, you know, means driving back and forth from your house to your work. 通勤,是开车从家中往返工作地点意思。 To run an err

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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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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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Assembling Furniture Armand: Did you know that this nightstand required assembly when you bought it? Suzanne: The box said that it required simple assembly. I guess whats simple to them isnt simple to us. Armand: You can say that again. These instruc

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Making Peace Vladimir: We need a ceasefire. The violence is escalating and we need to put a stop to this. Hilary: I agree, but do you think our enemies will agree to a truce? Vladimir: Theyre as embattled as we are. They may welcome a suspension of h

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Having a Family Portrait Taken Dad: Okay, everybody, take your places. Mom: Were in our places. Cant the photographer just take the photo? Dad: We have to pose. The whole point is to look natural. Mom: If you wanted a natural family photo, why are we

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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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