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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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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18Dealing in the Black Market GLOSSARY line of work type of work; field or area of work; kind of job; industry* Sajid cant decide which line of work he wants to get into, but it will probably becomputer programming or banking. import/export the proce

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Becoming a Vegetarian/Vegan Ashley: Im thinking of becoming a vegetarian. I think it would be the ethical thing to do. Paul: Are you going to eat eggs and dairy? If youre doing this for ethical reasons, you really should avoid anything made with anim

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Proofreading a Document Russell: Hey, LeeAnn, you were an English major, right? LeeAnn: Yes. Russell: Could you proofread this for me? LeeAnn: I don't know. Do you want me to proof it for content or for structure? Russell: For everything. LeeAnn: So

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Major Dental Work Sadie: Hi, Im Sadie. You must be Gordon. Gordon: Yes, I am. Its nice to meet you. Its a little strange to be set up, isnt it? Sadie: It was nice of Felina and Jaime to arrange this date. Gordon: It was. Jaime told me that youre a de

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Punishing Children Yuki: What are you doing? Al: Im getting ready to give Charlie a spanking for beating up his classmate. He has to learn that there are serious consequences for his actions. Yuki: Youre punishing him for beating someone by giving hi

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Conducting a Search Security Chief: Okay, people. Weve just had a report of a missing child on this property. We need to find him fast. I want you two to search every room in this building. Look in every nook and cranny. Ramona: Excuse me, may I ask

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Living With a Hoarder Julio: Mom, dont you think its time to get rid of some of the stuff in this house? Mom: Why? This house is fine the way it is. Julio: There are parts of this house that are nearly inaccessible. There are stacks of magazines and

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Taking a Campus Tour Ji Won: Come on, Dad, the campus tour starts over there. The guide is ready to begin the walking tour. Guide: Welcome, prospective students and your parents. My name is Jaime and Ill be conducting your tour today. This tour will

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Different Management Styles Bianca: Todays the day. Were supposed to find out who the new manager is going to be. I hope theyre not making a mistake by hiring internally. Conrad: I just hope they dont pick Melissa. She would be a disaster. Bianca: Wh

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Getting Mugged Vanessa: Stop thief! Police Officer: What happened? Vanessa: I just got mugged. That guy stole my purse, jewelry, camera all of my valuables! Police Officer: Were you wearing flashy jewelry and carrying an expensive camera? Those are b

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Admiring a Baby Maya: Isnt this baby precious? She is just darling. Coo chi coo. Jean-Paul: Why do women fawn over babies? One baby looks pretty much like any other. Maya: You wouldnt say that if youd ever spent time with babies. Come over here and l

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Attracting Someones Interest Angie: Ooh, it looks like Joanna has her sights set on you. Look at how shes giving you the eye. Kenji: Is she? I hadnt noticed. Angie: Watch out, she usually gets what she wants and she doesnt take no for an answer. Kenj

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Carole: It is beyond me how you and Oscar can be roommates. Youre very tidy and hes, well, a slob. Felix: Its not always easy, but were making it work. Carole: Isnt Oscar really messy all the time? Whenever I see him, his clothes are rumpled and his

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When I first met Lance, I thought he was the perfect guy. He was a real gentleman. He opened doors for me and pulled out my chair in restaurants. He was as chivalrous as they come. But after a while, I realized that he took chivalry a little too far.

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Danny: You look like you need to relax. Sybil: Excuse me? Danny: What I mean is, you look like you could use some R and R. Sybil: I didnt know I looked tired and worn out. Danny: No, what Im trying to say is, people need leisure time once in a while.

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Cody: Youre not the kind of person I would expect to work as a lobbyist. Jada: Why not? Cody: I picture lobbyists as being kind of pushy and corrupt, using underhanded tactics. Jada: Its not like that at all, at least not for me. I just use my powers

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Ashley: You dont look so good. Whats wrong? Terrell: I felt motion sickness watching that movie. The camera jerked around and it made me dizzy. Ashley: It didnt bother me. The hand-held camera used to film the movie had that effect on you? Terrell: I

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After three days of travel and meetings, I returned to my hotel room ready for some downtime. All I wanted was some peace and quiet so I could get a good nights sleep. ... [phone rings] Carl: Hello. Hotel staff: Hello, Mr. Mendez. Im calling to welco

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