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16 Packing Clothes for a Trip GLOSSARY to pack to put things into suitcases, boxes, or bags, especially for traveling * Dont forget to pack your toothbrush and underwear. garment bag a type of suitcase in the shape of a bag that zips around longdress
14 Types of Cars and Vehicles GLOSSARY to be in the market for (something) to be shopping for something; to beconsidering all the types of something that are available for sale, deciding whichone to buy * How long have you been in the market for a ne
15 Describing Speed and Pace GLOSSARY slowpoke a person who is very slow; a person who does not move quickly * Stop being such a slowpoke! The sooner you finish cleaning your room, thesooner we can go do something fun. to hurry up to do something mor
12 Describing Speech and Language Ability GLOSSARY its Greek to me a phrase used to show that one doesnt understand anythingthat one is hearing or reading, usually because it is too difficult or technical * I tried to understand this chapter in the s
ESL Podcast 1154 Visiting Historic Sites Mary: I think we should call it a day. Will: I think we still have time to visit one more historic site and this one is amazing. Theyve done a great job with preservation and restoration. Mary: Its not another
Making Changes to a Hotel Reservation Reservation agent: Hello, Milton Hotel reservations. How may I assist you? Sally: Hi, Im calling to make some changes to an existing reservation. Reservation agent: Certainly. Do you have the reservation number?
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
ESL Podcast 1187 Visiting Churches, Mosques, and Temples Cassius: Youll need to cover up if you want to go in there. This is a house of worship. Brittany: All right, if you say so. I dont really want to go into this mosque or temple or whatever it is
ESL Podcast 1185 Smuggling Across Borders Christina: What is the holdup? There are cars backed up for half a mile. Harry: I bet the border patrol is looking for smugglers. Christina: Do you really think so? I wonder if there could be a drug mule in o
ESL Podcast 1194 Using a Map Program Caroline: I just got an email from Sandra with her new address. I wish I knew what kind of neighborhood our daughter is living in. Bryce: Lets find out. Ill type in her address on this map program. Caroline: That
02 Staying in a Vacation Rental GLOSSARY vacation rental a home that one can pay to stay in for a short period of time,usually during ones vacation * They bought a second home on the beach so they can stay there in thesummer and use it as a vacation
07 Types of Views GLOSSARY to book to reserve; to make arrangements to have or do something at aparticular date and time in the future * The earlier you book your flight, the cheaper it will be. city view the ability to see the buildings in a city fr
06 Reporting Damaged Luggage GLOSSARY luggage suitcases; baggage; the cloth, leather, or plastic containers that onefills with objects one wants to have while traveling * This airline allows each passenger to check two pieces of luggage. baggage caro
04 Vacationing on an Island GLOSSARY island an area of land surrounded by water * When did the Hawaiian Islands become part of the United States? island fever cabin fever; a feeling of anxiousness when one cannot movearound freely, often because of g
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
06 Buying Fake Products GLOSSARY designer with a particular label or brand, especially in fashion * Why would you pay $200 for a pair of designer jeans when regular jeans costjust $25? steal a bargain; something that offers very good value for a smal
08 Using Frequent Flyer Miles GLOSSARY long weekend a period of three days (Friday-Sunday, or Saturday-Monday)where one has one extra day off from work, getting three free days in a row,usually because one uses a vacation day or because there is a ho
07 Buying Mens Shirts GLOSSARY fitting room a small room with a door where one can try on clothing in a storebefore deciding whether to buy it * In this store, you can take only eight pieces of clothing into a fitting room at atime. dress shirt a nic
Dealing with a Mass Transit Strike Marge: Where have you been? You should have been home over two hours ago! Homer: Ive been trying to get home. Havent you been watching the news? The transportation workers union has voted to strike. There was a mass
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