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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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:

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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

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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

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