2011年ESL之餐饮娱乐 13 Believing in Scary Things

13 Believing in Scary Things GLOSSARY Halloween a holiday celebrated each October 31st when children wear specialclothing and knock on doors to ask for candy, and when the spirits (ghosts) ofdead people are thought to be present * Last year, Adele wa

2011年ESL之餐饮娱乐 12 Talking About Television Shows

12 Talking About Television Shows GLOSSARY TV season the period of time each year when most entertainment televisionshows are shown on TV, usually from September until May * There arent very many interesting shows this TV season, so I guess Ill havep

2011年ESL之餐饮娱乐 11 Eating Unhealthy Foods

11 Eating Unhealthy Foods GLOSSARY to help (someone) out to help another person, especially informally and whenone is not obligated to help, but chooses to do so * If you have a minute, can you please help me out with the laundry? to not sound like m

2012年ESL之餐饮娱乐 14 Placing a Drink Order

Placing a Drink Order Server: Hello, Im Allie and Ill be your server today. Heres a menu. Can I take your drink order? Joel: Id like a glass of water with no ice. Server: Sure. Will that be sparkling or still? Joel: Uh, tap. Server: Okay, one glass o

2012年ESL之餐饮娱乐 16 Having a Barbecue

Having a Barbecue George: Step aside! The king of the cookout is here. Im ready to work my magic on this barbecue. Sophia: Here are the burgers and hot dogs. The kids are pretty hungry. George: Hold on. I need to put on the charcoal. Now Im ready to

2012年ESL之餐饮娱乐 15Athletes Behaving Badly

Athletes Behaving Badly Connie: I just got a call from Rons agent. Hes in hot water again. Walt: Not again! What did he get up to now? Connie: He got into another fight outside of a bar, and hes in police custody right now cooling his heels. I dont k

2008年ESL之娱乐 13 Talking About Books

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

2008年ESL之娱乐 08 Watching the Olympic Games

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?

2014年ESL之餐饮娱乐 17 TV Shows Being Renewed and Cancelled

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

2014年ESL之餐饮娱乐 15 Discussing a Victory or Loss

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

2014年ESL之餐饮娱乐 16 Ending a Party

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

2013年ESL之餐饮娱乐 14 Participating in Winter Sports

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

2013年ESL之餐饮娱乐 15 Doping in Sports

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

2009年ESL之娱乐 14 Watching Videos on the Internet GLOSSARY

14 Watching Videos on the Internet GLOSSARY video store a store where one can pay to rent a movie for one or a few nights * This video store has a lot of interesting foreign films. online on the Internet; on the World Wide Web; on a website * How man

2009年ESL之娱乐 15 Types of Story Endings GLOSSARY

15 Types of Story Endings GLOSSARY to head toward to advance or progress toward something; to go in a particulardirection * The cars driving on this road usually slow down as they head toward thedangerous turns. tragic related to a book, story, or so

2014年ESL之餐饮娱乐 12 Driving an Off-Road Vehicle

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

2014年ESL之餐饮娱乐 04 Types of Humor

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

2014年ESL之餐饮娱乐 02 Feeling Embarrassed

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

2013年ESL之餐饮娱乐 06 Understanding Modern Art

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:

2013年ESL之餐饮娱乐 03 Playing a Practical Joke

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