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你会用电脑吗? Do you know how to use a computer? 你以前用过电脑吗? Have you ever worked on a computer before? 你常用电脑吗? Do you often work with a computer? 我喜欢电脑游戏。 I like computer games. 我们文书工作全
07 Praising a Performance GLOSSARY bravo a word shouted by audience members to congratulate performers for avery good performance immediately after they have finished; a word used toshow ones approval of what another person has done. * Wow, you got 1
08 Watching Daytime Talk Shows GLOSSARY day off a day when one has permission to not work, although it would normallybe ones workday * Could you help me fix my car on your day off? daytime talk show a television show that has a host who speaks with m
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
09 Eating at a Casual Restaurant GLOSSARY something the matter with a problem or issue with something; something thatisnt right or correct * Is something the matter with your leg? Youre walking strangely. how to put this a phrase used when one is unc
18 Watching Competitive Sports GLOSSARY remote remote control; a small device with many buttons, held inones hands to operate a television or stereo from a distance, changing channels or the volume * Before people had remotes, they had to walk to the
12Buying a Digital Audio (MP3) Player GLOSSARY MP3 player a device that plays digital music in MP3 files* This is a very popular MP3 player, but there are many other players that areless expensive. selection the variety of things to choose from at a
13 Talking About Books GLOSSARY well enough somewhat; satisfactory, but not great; so-so; not horrible, but not wonderful * I like math well enough, but I wouldnt want to solve math problems all day. glowing recommendation an enthusiastic statement t
08Watching the Olympic Games GLOSSARY opening ceremony a special event that begins the Olympics or a conferenceor sports competition, often with music, dancing, and other shows* Did you see those beautiful fireworks at the opening ceremony last year?
Experiencing Virtual Reality Tatiana: Why are you wearing those funny goggles? Moustafa: Im trying out a new kind of virtual reality. Tatiana: You mean like flight simulators? Moustafa: This is much more sophisticated. This system creates a complete
Sports Tryouts Marcela: All right, youre ready for these tryouts. Youve passed your physical. Youve trained for months. Youre going to make that team. Kenji: Its okay. I dont need a pep talk. Im just going to do the best I can. Marcela: Yes, but you
Learning to Act Richard: Its 6:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. Why are you banging those pots and pans? Elizabeth: I have an audition coming up and Im rehearsing. Richard: By banging pots and pans? Elizabeth: Im up for a part as a 1950s housewife. I nee
06 Competition and Prizes GLOSSARY to take (someone) on to compete against someone; to accept someoneschallenge * Why did you agree to take him on in a boxing match? Hes at least 50 poundsheavier than you are, so theres no way you can win. chicken a
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
Building with Wood and Metal Hugo: Wow, when you said that you did some woodworking on the weekends, I thought you meant refinishing furniture. But this! This is a real workshop and youre actually building furniture. Shawna: Yeah, this is what Im wor
Describing Duration Kathryn: Are you still watching that movie? Its been over three hours! Martin: Yeah, its a little long for a feature film. Kathryn: A little long?! Its interminable. How can you continue to watch it? Martin: Well, the first half w
Enjoying Nature Charles: This is what I call the great outdoors. Look at that stunning view! Rachel: This is truly jaw-dropping. Were in the middle of one of the most pristine areas of the world where wildlife lives in its natural habitat. Charles: I
Listening to Club Music Anastasia: This is the best club in the city. Grace brought me here last month. Youre going to love it. Joshua: What?! Anastasia: Youre going to love this club. It has the best DJ in town. She spins the best mixes. Joshua: Did