17 Describing Ones Taste in Music GLOSSARY mellow calm; tranquil; quiet; not very exciting or enthusiastic * After spending the last three nights at parties, Becca was looking forward to amellow night at home. bluesy related to a style of music known

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14 Kitchen Appliances GLOSSARY executive a manager or leader in a company; someone who is powerful andmakes important decisions in an organization * Most of us eat lunch in the cafeteria, but the executives have a special diningroom on the 17th floor

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Singing Christmas Carols Andrea: What are you doing? Stephanie: Im coming up with a list of Christmas carols to sing when we go caroling. Andrea: Can I come? Stephanie: Uh, I dont think... Andrea: What? You dont think I can sing in tune? Stephanie: N

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20 Renting a Movie GLOSSARY drop box a large box or an opening in a wall where one can return things, likerented movies or library books * The library has a drop box right next to the parking lot, so people can returnbooks without getting out of thei

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09A Bachelor Party GLOSSARY best man the man who helps the groom get ready for the wedding and whostands next to the groom during a wedding, usually the grooms best friend* Kevin asked his younger brother to be his best man. up to (someone) depending

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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

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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

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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

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09 An Exclusive Guest List GLOSSARY draft an early version of a written document that is incomplete and/or hasmany errors and needs to be edited and changed at least one time before thefinal version if ready to be shared with other people * How many

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07 Eating a School Lunch GLOSSARY lunch line the line of people waiting to receive food and pay for it in a cafeteria,especially in a school or hospital * If you like the food and want more of something, youll need to stand in thelunch line again. lu

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05 Using a Video-Sharing Website GLOSSARY overnight sensation something that becomes very popular among manypeople very quickly, without anyone having been aware of it previously * Every time we introduce a new product, we hope it becomes an overnigh

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10 Showing Respect and Disrespect GLOSSARY to snicker to laugh quietly and in a mean way, making fun of another person * The children snickered when their classmate made a mistake while doing a math problem on the blackboard. acclaim praise; fame for

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06 Avoiding TV Show and Movie Spoilers GLOSSARY season the period of time when a series of programs are shown on television each year, usually in the fall and winter * When will the next season of Lostbegin? to premiere to be broadcast or shown on te

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05Describing Boring and Exciting Things GLOSSARY to split up to separate; to stop doing something together and instead dodifferent things; to go different ways* Whenever they go to the grocery store, they split up so that she gets the fruits and vege

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02A Movie Review GLOSSARY movie review an article in a newspaper, magazine, or website where the writergives his or her opinion about whether a movie was good or bad* According to the movie review, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles was a badmovie, but

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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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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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