My first job in Manhattan was on Fifth Avenue. How lucky I was, I thought, to be in the center of this dream city. Most of all, though, I loved the clothing shops. All I had to do was wrap up the days work and step outside, and everything was there....
For many of us, checking our bank balances can result in a nasty shock if they have been unable to control their spending habits. 对我们很多人来说，如果控制不了购物习惯，查看银行存款余额的时候就会目瞪口呆。 But n...
ESL Podcast 1182 Finding a Parking Space Alan: We have to find a parking space. Lets drive around the block one more time. Did you say that the restaurant were going to has no off-street parking at all? Sasha: None. When I called the restaurant earli...
ESL Podcast 1173 Flying on a Budget Airline Anton: Its amazing that we were able to get these airline tickets so cheaply. Federica: Its great, isnt it? We can fly to Lawrence City for a fun weekend. Lets check in using this kiosk. Anton: Hmm, this is...
ESL Podcast 1162 Staying in an Inexpensive Hotel Suzanna: Remind me why were staying in this fleabag motel in the seedy part of town? Kenji: We agreed that we would skimp on the accommodations so we could spend more money on activities and eating out...
ESL Podcast 1161 Traveling by Light Rail Jean: Look out! Gordon: Dont worry. Thats just a light rail train. The new light rail system shares the road with street traffic. Jean: Phew! For a second there I thought we were going to collide with it. Gord...
The online shopping sale on Nov 11 has been put in the spotlight with analysts keen to find solid evidence of improving consumer demand that might bolster the slowing economy. 最近，11月11日网购十分火爆。分析师们十分希望能够找出...
Negotiating With a Street Vendor Sean: Just look at the quality of that. You wont find a finer one anywhere. Patrice: Its nice, but its more than I want to spend. Sean: Okay, just for you, Ill knock off 10%. What do you say? Patrice: I think its stil...
Visiting an Archaeological Site Lillian: Look at this! I?m going to take this home as a souvenir. Bruce: You can?t do that. That might be an artifact of some kind. It belongs to this archaeological site. Lillian: It?s just a rock. No one will miss it...
Using a Pawnshop Jamaica: I need to raise some cash right away. I?m thinking of hocking a few things. You?ve used the pawnshop down the street before, right? Nolan: Yeah, a few years ago when I lost my job. I needed a short-term loan to tide me over...
