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...
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...
03 Going to the Playground GLOSSARY nanny a woman whose job is to take care of another persons children, usually full-time while the parent is working and often livingin the familys home * Toshiyo and Mariah both work as engineers, so they have a nan...
02 Having a Slumber Party GLOSSARY slumber party a sleepover; an event where many children sleep at one childs house, staying up late, eating a lot of food, talking, and playing games * Ina wants to have a slumber party to celebrate her birthday. sle...
01 Preparing Food for Cooking GLOSSARY to iron to flatten out a piece of fabric so that it is not wrinkled (does not have lines) by moving a hot, flat piece of metal over the top of it * My shirt would look much better if I ironed it. tablecloth a la...
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...
12 Serving Drinks and Cocktails GLOSSARY bartender a person whose job is to make alcoholic drinks at a party or in a restaurant or bar * We trained our bartender to know when to stop making drinks for people who have had too much to drink. to mix dri...
11 Eating Junk Food GLOSSARY to hand (someone) (something) to give something to someone; to pass something to someone * Could you please hand me the phone? Thanks. potato chips a snack made by frying very thin slices of potato in oil and then adding...
10 Describing a Musical Performance GLOSSARY to audition to sing, play a musical instrument, act, or dance for a short period of time so that someone can see and listen and decide whether one should be selected for a real performance or participation...
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...
