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...
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...
14 Using a Smartphone GLOSSARY to unbox to take something out of its box for the first time; to open a newproduct* When you unbox the microwave, be sure to save the packaging so we canreuse it when we move. smartphone a cell phone that can access ema...
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...
11 Customizing a Personal Webpage GLOSSARY layout the position of text, photos, and graphics on a piece of paper or screen;the way a page has been designed * When Clarke was hired as the new graphic designer for the magazine, heimmediately changed th...
10 Being Hungry and Full GLOSSARY hungry wanting to eat; with a feeling of discomfort or pain in ones stomachbecause it is empty * If I dont eat a good breakfast, Ill probably be really hungry by lunchtime. dish one type of food; food cooked in a cer...
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...
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...
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...
