16 Talking About Astronomy GLOSSARY honey sweetheart; a word used when talking to loved ones to show them thatone cares * Honey, could you please take out the garbage? project assignment; the study of a particular subject for a period of time,usually...
14 Shopping for Warm-Weather Clothes GLOSSARY outfit all the pieces of clothing worn at one time; pieces of clothing that areworn together * Which outfit would be better for the interview: a skirt and blouse, or pants with anice sweater? tank top a s...
13 Staying Home from School GLOSSARY to play hooky to not go to school when one is supposed to; to skip classes * Did you ever play hooky when you were in high school? to put one over on (someone) to trick someone; to fool someone; to hidewhat one is...
12 Feeling Disillusioned GLOSSARY idol someone whom one loves, worships, or admires very much, possiblywanting to be that person * When you were a teenager, did you have any posters of your idols hanging onyour bedroom walls? book signing an event wh...
11 Being Clear or Confusing GLOSSARYconfused feeling puzzled; not understanding what is happening or what isbeing discussed * Taku was really confused when he went to the conference room for the bigmeeting and nobody else was there. to keep (somethin...
10 A Parent-Teacher Conference GLOSSARY parent-teacher conference a special meeting between a students parentsand teacher when they discuss how well (or poorly) the student is doing in school * At the parent-teacher conference, they found out that th...
09 Being an Early or Late Riser GLOSSARY watch out be careful; a phrase used to warn someone of danger * Watch out! Dont step into that hole in the sidewalk! up at the crack of dawn awake and out of bed very early in the morning * Shelby wakes up at...
08 Shopping for Produce GLOSSARY supermarket a large store that sells many types of food to be cooked orprepared at home * Please go by the supermarket on your way home from work to pick up bread,milk, and eggs. fresh recently picked; recently made o...
07 Discussing Social Class GLOSSARY social class a large group of people who have approximately the same wealth(money), education, and social status (power and importance) * Do you think people in the upper social classes have an obligation to helppe...
06 Guessing a Number GLOSSARY contest a competition; an event where many people participate to try to winsomething * The contests first-place winner will win a new car, and the second-place winnerwill win a new bicycle. guess an answer that one provi...
