11 Being Late for an Event GLOSSARY to get a move on to hurry; to rush; to do something very quickly * Get a move on! We have to finish wrapping all of these packages by noon! to hold (ones) horses to wait; to be patient; to stop rushing or hurryinga...
10 Listening to a Political Speech GLOSSARY to talk out of both sides of (ones) mouth to say different things to differentpeople; to present different opinions about a single thing when speaking withdifferent people * Libby often talks out of both si...
09 Getting Feedback on Writing GLOSSARY marked up edited; revised; corrected, usually by drawing lines and commentsin red ink * The professor marked up Jims essay because he used the passive voiceinstead of the active voice. draft an initial version...
08 Disagreeing about Religion GLOSSARY religion a system of belief about the origins and purpose of life, including theceremonies and rituals that are connected with it * Becca was raised as a Christian, but lately she has been studying otherreligion...
07 Getting a Makeover GLOSSARY makeover a service in which one changes ones appearance by changingones hair, makeup and clothing; a professional service that changes onesappearance * Carrie agreed to get a makeover, but she wouldnt let anyone cut her...
06 Threatening Other Countries GLOSSARY military exercise war game; a way to train an army or navy group, or a way totest equipment for warfare, by testing systems as if an actual battle or war ishappening * Sometimes countries use computer simulatio...
05 Making Controversial Comments GLOSSARY news commentator a person whose job is to talk about current events orpolitics, usually on a TV or radio program * If you have such strong opinions about whats happening, maybe you shouldbecome a news comment...
04 Trying to Remember GLOSSARY to hurry up to rush; to do something more quickly than usual * Hurry up! We need to run to the bus stop or well miss the bus! combination the series of numbers, usually three sets of two digits, needed toopen a door, li...
I thought I would save time by purchasing my airline ticket online and checking in at the airport with my e-ticket. I went onto the McQ Air website and selected my flights. The screen then prompted me to pay with a credit card. After I typed in my pa...
Archive for the 'Jokes and Humor' CategoryThurs day - June 5, 2008 Doctor Jokes by Henny YoungmanHenny Youngman was a comedian most famous and popular in the U.S. in the 1950s. He was known for his one-liners, which are short, simple jokes that are...
