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Shooting Travel Videos Cesar: Hurry up! Well miss the tour bus if we dont leave right now. Matilda: Im just getting some footage of this area before we leave. This area is known for its... Cesar: Now what are you doing? Matilda: Im doing a voice-over
Getting Your Pocket Picked Lenny: Wait a second. Where is my wallet? Anita: Its not in your back pocket? Lenny: No, its in none of my pockets. My pockets been picked! Anita: It must have happened when our attention was diverted by those boys fighting
17Buying a Jacket or Coat GLOSSARY trench coat a very long coat that has large pockets and is closed with a belt* Trench coats are comfortable because theyre big and loose. raincoat a coat made from fabric that keeps one dry when it is raining* When
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
TV Shows Being Renewed and Cancelled Mo: I have some bad news: Your favorite TV show has been cancelled. Amy: Im not surprised. Ratings plummeted last season, so the writing was on the wall. Mo: Also on the chopping block is your favorite reality sho
Discussing a Victory or Loss Yolanda: Did you see the game last night? Bob: You mean the crushing victory of my team over yours? Yolanda: Thats not how I would characterize it. We fell short in the final seconds, but we played a good game up until th
Ending a Party Gunther: I think this party has run its course and Im ready to call it a night. Maria: But there are still a few stragglers who seem reluctant to leave. How do we politely tell them to go home? Gunther: Ill just make an announcement. M
Types of Luggage Driver: Maam, where would you like these suitcases? Leona: The three wheeled suitcases should go next to the bed, and the garment bag should be hung up in the closet. Where is my expandable bag? Driver: Do you mean this duffel bag? L
Seeing a Circus Performance Paula: Ta-da! Were here. This is your big surprise. Roman: Were going to the circus? Paula: You got it in one! Its going to be great. Therell be clowns and acrobats, trapeze artists and lion tamers. Roman: I havent been to
Participating in Winter Sports Hanna: Its finally snowing outside! Soon well be able to get out the sled. Ahmed: Sledding is for kids. Im going downhill skiing as soon as theres enough powder. I cant wait to feel the wind in my hair as I careen down
Doping in Sports Mia: This is ridiculous! Theyre going to suspend Eric Rodrigo for doping. Alex: From what Ive read, he failed his random drug test and they found performance- enhancing drugs in his system. Mia: But hes one of the best players on the
Going Through Customs Customs Officer: Your passports, please. What is your final destination? ?zkan: Los Angeles. Customs Officer: How long is your stay? ?zkan: Well be there for a week. Customs Officer: What is the purpose of your trip? ?zkan: Im g
Learning to Ride the Subway Donny: Come on, we need to buy our subway tickets at that ticket machine. Cayla: Why cant we just get them at the ticket window? Im not sure what the fare is. Donny: Theres a long line and we need to catch a train right no
Showing Off a New Purchase Monica: Wow, check you out! When did you buy a new car? Kevin: This isnt just any new car. Its a Ferrari. Monica: I can see that. It must have set you back a few. Kevin: Yeah, but it was worth it. You should see the looks I
01 Problems with Drugs GLOSSARY drug medicine; a chemical substance that is swallowed to make a sick or injured person feel better or to make one healthier * Are you taking any drugs to lower your blood pressure? medical device a piece of electronics
02 Making an Emergency Medical Call GLOSSARY emergency an unexpected situation that is dangerous or very serious and makes one act immediately * Is anyone here a doctor? Its an emergency! My wife is giving birth! to state to say something; to give in
10Airport Announcements GLOSSARY attention a word used to ask a particular group of people to listen carefully towhatever is said next* Attention shoppers. The owner of a green Honda with license plate numberSKW 394 has left the cars lights on in our
11Garage Sales GLOSSARY bargain hunter a person who always looks for the lowest price before buyingsomething; a person who always looks for cheap prices* Claire is a good bargain hunter. She went to four stores to find the best pricefor her new sofa.
10 Retiring From a Job GLOSSARY retirement party an office celebration before an employee retires, meant tothank that person for his or her work and wish him or her a happy retirement* Some people actually cried at Takerus retirement party, because t