M: I've been trying to contact him all morning, sending faxes and e-mails. Mario's away from his desk. Do you know where he's gone?
W: He had to meet with some clients at the downtown branch. Apparently, their documents haven't arrived yet, and he needed to deliver them himself.
M: I have some great news. Kensington Market has decided to use our advertising campaign. I'd love for Mario to oversea the project.
W: That sounds great. You should try to contact him on his cell phone. He would love to hear the news personally from you.

16 #Fishing_with_Buddies

JAMES: Hey Phil, I'm so glad it's Friday.

PHIL: I agree, James. It was a stressful work week.

JAMES: Have any fun plans this weekend?

PHIL: Yeah, I'm going fishing with my buddies.

JAMES:Lucky!

PHIL:Do you want to join us?

JAMES:I can't. I'm helping my brother move. He recently bought a house.

PHIL:That's too bad. We're going to have beautiful weather too.

JAMES:I'm glad we're going to have good weather. I don't want to move boxes and furniture in the rain.

PHIL:That's true. When are you going to be done?

JAMES:I don't know. He has a lot of stuff. It could be all day.

PHIL:Well, if you get done early, why don't you meet us at the lake?

JAMES:Are you going out on a boat?

PHIL:No, we're going to fish on the lake shore. None of us have a boat.

JAMES:My brother has a boat. I can ask him if we can borrow it sometime.

PHIL:That would be awesome! Thanks!

JAMES:Well, I'm going to head home now. I'm tired.

PHIL:Yeah. Me too. Call me this weekend if you get done early.

📖 #status importance in relation to others, rank.

🔉 She had achieved the status of being the (________) girl in the class.

📖 #expand to become larger in size and fill more space.

🔉 A balloon will expand as you blow (____) into it.

13╢♽ ❺ phrases for "Not Having an Opinion"

1. I’ve never given it much thought.
2. I don’t have strong feelings either way.
3. It doesn’t make any difference to me.
4. I have no opinion on the matter.
5. (⭕very informal) Whatever.

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17 #Fishing_with_Dad

TIMOTHY: Dad, what are we doing this weekend?

DAD: I have a surprise for you, Timothy.

TIMOTHY: What is it?

DAD: Here. Open it.

TIMOTHY: I think I know what it is?

DAD: Can you tell by the shape?

TIMOTHY: Yeah. Is it a fishing pole?

DAD: Well, open it up and find out.

TIMOTHY: It is! I love it. I've never gone fishing before.

DAD: Your grandfather and I used to go fishing when I was a child. Now, I can take you.

TIMOTHY: I can't wait!

DAD: You also need a life jacket.

TIMOTHY: Why?

DAD: You should always wear a life jacket if you're going in a boat.

TIMOTHY: Ok, dad.

DAD: Now let's go to the fishing store and buy some bait.

TIMOTHY: What's bait?

DAD: Things that will attract the fish to the hook.

TIMOTHY: Like worms?

DAD: Exactly!

TIMOTHY: This is going to be so much fun!

18 #Going_to_the_Beach

SALLY: Carl. Are you going to watch television all day?

CARL: No. Is there something you want to do?

SALLY: It's a beautiful day. The sun is shining. We should do something outdoors.

CARL: Ok. What should we do?

SALLY: Let's go to the beach.

CARL: OK. I'll grab the beach chairs and towels.

SALLY: Great! I'll pack some snacks and drinks. Don't forget the sunscreen.

CARL: Where is it?

SALLY: It's in the bathroom cabinet.

CARL: Is there anything else we need to bring?

SALLY: I'll bring the camera. I want to take pictures of the sunset.

CARL: Good idea! The sunset is beautiful at the beach.

SALLY: Do you remember the last time we went to the beach?

CARL: No. It's been a long time. Why don't we go more often?

SALLY: Because you're always watching TV.

CARL: Ok. Let's go to the beach when the weather is nice and watch TV when it rains.

SALLY: That's a deal!

19 #Going_to_the_Lake


CATHY: Dad, what are we doing today? 

DAD: Cathy, it's a surprise. 

CATHY: Is it a special occasion? 

DAD: No. Just a short family trip. 

CATHY: Does Mom know? 

DAD: Of course. It was her idea. 

CATHY: Where is Mom? 

DAD: She is at the store getting things for our trip. 

CATHY: I'm so curious. Can you please tell me? 

DAD: No. You have to be patient. 

CATHY: Ok. Can I help you with anything? 

DAD: Sure. Why don't you pack your swimsuit and life jacket? 
CATHY: I know what we're doing! 

DAD: You do? 

CATHY: Yes. We're going to the lake! 

DAD: How did you know? 

CATHY: You asked me to pack a swimsuit and a life jacket. Also, you are pulling out the canoe from the garage. 

DAD: It looks like I can't keep a secret.

✋🏽Dear Students;
Try to understand the audio file without reading neither the questions nor the written form of the conversation . Reading any one of them will not help you improve your English listening Comprehension skills..

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📗 #Longman

M: So, Sarah, has the bank contacted you since your interview with them?
W: Yes, they phoned this morning. They want me to meet with the vice-president of the company next Monday.
M: That's wonderful news! What time is the interview?
W: They wanted to meet in the afternoon, right after lunch. But I asked if I could have the interview in the morning instead.

14╢♽ 15 Phrases for "Certainty & Probability"

1. I’m absolutely sure.
2. I’m positive that…
3. I have no doubt that…
4. I’m a hundred percent certain.
5. I’m convinced that…
6. Chances are that… (🔺= this will probably happen)
7. Odds are that… (🔺= this will probably happen)
8. I seriously doubt it.
9. I don’t think so.
10. Probably not.
11. It’s not very likely.
12. There’s not much chance of that.
13. I’d be very surprised if that happened.
14. I wouldn’t bet on it. (🔺= there’s a small chance it could happen… but it probably won’t happen)
15. That’ll never happen.

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🌙 Ramadan Karim for all of you dear brothers

20 #Going_to_the_zoo


GREG: Hey Steve. My family and I want to do something fun this weekend. Do you have any suggestions? 

STEVE: The weather is going to be nice. You should do something outdoors. 

GREG: Yeah, it's supposed to be sunny all weekend. 

STEVE: How about a picnic at the park? 

GREG: We do that often. I want to do something more fun. 

STEVE: How about the city zoo? I heard that bear cubs were recently born there. 

GREG: That's a good idea. We haven't been to the zoo in a long time. 

STEVE: Then you should definitely go this weekend.
 
GREG: The last time we were there, it started raining. None of the animals wanted to come out. 

STEVE: That must've been boring. 

GREG: It was boring. The kids wanted to go home early. 

STEVE: The animals should be more visible since the weather is going to be sunny this weekend. 

GREG: Yeah. I think we will go to the zoo. Hopefully, this time it'll be more fun. 

STEVE: Actually, I have four tickets to the zoo. You can have them. Our family won't be able to go. The tickets expire this weekend. 

GREG: Thanks, Steve! Let me pay you for them. Zoo tickets are expensive. 

STEVE: Don't worry about it. It's my gift to you since your last visit was not fun. 

GREG: Are you sure! This is very generous of you. 

STEVE: Also, you mowed my lawn a few times after I had back surgery last year. I really appreciated that. 

GREG: I'm glad we're neighbors.

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21 #Breakfast_at_Home or the Diners
J:Hey Kevin, do you want to try the new diner down the street?
KEVIN:Sure.I hear they have really good food especially their omelets
J: Susan went their last weekend and said it was the best breakfast place in town.
KEVIN:Yeah, I heard the same thing from Janet. She waited an hour for a table
J:I don't think I can wait an hour. I'm hungry right now.
KEVIN:Do you want to make breakfast at home?
J:Ok. What do you want to eat?
KEVIN:I'd like a ham and cheese omelet
J: That sounds good. Do we have all of the ingredients?
KEVIN:Well, we only need eggs, ham, and cheese
J: I think we may be out of ham. I used the last few slices for a sandwich yesterday.
KEVIN:Ok. How about a vegetable omelet?
J: That's good too. We have green peppers, mushrooms, and onions
KEVIN:That's perfect.
J:Great! I'll brew some coffee and you make the omelet
KEVIN:I don't know how to make an omelet.
J: You don't? Well, I don't either
KEVIN:Let's just go to the new diner
J: That sounds like a better plan

22. Breakfast with Grandparents


MOM: Lucy, can you help me with breakfast?

LUCY: Sure, Mom? Is someone coming over this morning?

MOM: Your grandparents are coming.

LUCY: Oh, how nice. What are we making?

MOM: Pancakes, eggs, bacon, and hash browns.

LUCY: Yummy! That sounds delicious.

MOM: I hope so. Your grandfather has a big appetite. I hope there's enough food.

LUCY: Mom, you always make too much food. It looks like a breakfast buffet every time they come over.

MOM: I want to make sure there is enough food. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

LUCY: Should I make freshly-squeezed orange juice?

MOM: That would be great. Do you know where the juicer is?

LUCY: Yeah, it's on the top shelf of the pantry.

MOM: Oh no!

LUCY: What's wrong, Mom?

MOM: I'm all out of eggs. Tell your Dad to go to the store and buy some eggs. I'll start on the bacon and hash browns.

LUCY: Dad! Mom needs you to buy some eggs!