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13 Liberal and Conservative News GLOSSARY rag a poor-quality, unimportant newspaper * Hennah writes for the local rag, but she dreams of becoming a reporter for anational newspaper. news coverage the stories and events that are discussed in a newspap
12 Ordering Soups and Salads GLOSSARY soup a hot food eaten with a large spoon that has a lot of liquid, usually withsmall pieces of meat, vegetables, and rice or other grains * Halbert likes to eat tomato soup and a sandwich for lunch. salad a type
05 Eating a Home-Cooked Meal GLOSSARY to live abroad to live overseas; to live in another country, often as a student fora certain period of time * Living abroad was the best part of my college experience. home-cooked meal food prepared and eaten at
04 Watching Political Commentary Shows GLOSSARY political commentary offering ones opinion about political issues, the people who work in the government, and their decisions * During the fall of 2008, all the political commentary shows were talking a
06Questions About a Product GLOSSARY printer a machine that puts an image or text from a computer onto paper* This printer is great for printing photos at home. What Im wondering is... I would like to know; I want to know; I am curious about somethin
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
14Describing Hatred and Anger GLOSSARY calm down to become calmer; to become more peaceful; to become less angry or worried* Please calm down! It doesnt do any good to be so upset. to go berserk to lose control of ones emotions and/or actions; to go
12Describing Talent and Ability GLOSSARY a natural a person who has natural ability; one who is born with a certain skill * Adam has learned to play the piano very quickly. He is a natural at learning toplay musical instruments. no one comes close to
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
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
Practicing Yoga Victor: Humph! Rosaria: Whats the matter? Victor: I just got back from my first yoga class and I was sorely disappointed. Rosaria: Ive heard that yoga is very good low-impact exercise and helps with stress relief. Its supposed to calm
Using Electronics on Airplanes Flight attendant: Im sorry, sir, but all passengers need to turn off their portable electronic devices for takeoff, so youll need to turn off your laptop. Alec: I just need to finish one last email. Flight attendant: Si
Driving an Off-Road Vehicle Claudia: When you invited me to go for a drive, this wasnt what I pictured. Jae: Youre about to have the ride of your life. Get in and Ill strap you in. Claudia: What is this thing? Jae: Its an off-road vehicle. Havent you
Getting in to See a Busy Doctor Monique: Ugh! Jurgen: Whats the matter? Monique: My GP referred me to a specialist for my back problems, but she doesnt have any openings for eight weeks! Im waitlisted in case theres a cancellation, but if there isnt
Parts of the Body Sonia: What in the world is that?! Nadir: Its a life-size figure of George Washington. Its for Leons school project. Sonia: Then why are you making it? Nadir: Im not. Im just helping him. Sonia: Uh-huh. Why does George Washington ha
Types of Humor Kyle: Are you watching that sitcom again? Its so stupid. Theres nothing witty or original about the humor. Paulina: I dont need highbrow jokes. I enjoy all kinds of comedy. Kyle: You mean you like screwball and slapstick humor. Paulina
Feeling Embarrassed Lois: Please dont embarrass me at the party tonight. Roger: Me, embarrass you? Id never do that. Lois: You have, though, more than once. Roger: Name one. Lois: At the Johnsons party, you danced on the table while singing I Am Woma
Understanding Modern Art 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:
Playing a Practical Joke Patricia: What are you doing? Luis: Im setting up a practical joke for Bobby. I cant wait to see the look on his face when he walks outside and finds his bike in pieces. Itll be the best prank ever! Patricia: Youre not really
16Participating in Internet Discussion Groups GLOSSARY forum a group of people who communicate through writing ona website about a particular topic * Ilia found a great forum for Albanians living in New York City. screen name the short combination of