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!

📖 #exercise

I often exercise in the morning before going to school, and my routine often changes from day to day. I usually go to a health club and swim twice a week. On the other days, I sometimes lift weights or go jogging. On the weekends, I often go hiking in the mountains near my home with my dog. I think that getting some exercise helps me stay fit, and it helps me burn off stress from the week. It's also a good way to lose weight and stay trim.

15╢♽ 15 phrases for "Cheering Someone Up"

1. What’s the matter?
2. What’s wrong?
3. Are you all right?
4. You look a bit down.
(🔺= a little sad)
5. Is there anything I can do to help?
6. Cheer up! / Chin up!
7. It’s not so bad.
8. Everything will be OK.
9. Look on the bright side.
(🔺= consider the positive aspects).
10. It’s not the end of the world. (🔺this phrase is used when someone is upset about something small and trivial)

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✋🏽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: I just received my invoice from the gas company in the mail. I can't believe the cost.
W: Mine was quiet high, too. I think it's because I've been using my heater so much in this cold weather.
M: I have as well. However, I still believe it's higher than it should be. Maybe I should contact the gas company to see if their regular rates have increased.
W: Sounds like a good idea. Their customer service department is very attentive. Keep me updated on what they tell you.

23 #Dinner_with_Grandparents

MOM : Ethan, get ready. We're going to your grandparents' house for dinner.

ETHAN : Again? We went there last weekend.

MOM : That's right. Remember we go every Sunday evening.

ETHAN : But grandma's food tastes weird.

MOM : Don't be rude. She loves to cook for us.

ETHAN : I know. I love them. But she always makes the same dish, chicken pot pie.

MOM : Your grandfather likes it. It's his favorite, so we're going to eat it too.

ETHAN : Ok, Mom. Sorry for being rude.

MOM : Why don't we pick up a dessert on the way to their house?

ETHAN : Ok! Can we get ice cream?

MOM : Sure. We can make ice cream sundaes after dinner.

ETHAN : Mom, that's funny.

MOM : What's funny?

ETHAN : Sundaes on Sundays.

MOM : That is funny. This will be our new tradition.

ETHAN : Grandpa will love it. He loves ice cream too.

24 #Lunch_Decisions

KATHY : Hey Bill, are you hungry?

BILL : Oh, hi Kathy. Yeah. Let's have lunch.

KATHY : What do you want to eat?

BILL : How about pizza?

KATHY : We always have pizza. Let's try something different.

BILL : Ok. Do you have any suggestions?

KATHY : How about sushi?

BILL : I don't like raw fish.

KATHY : All sushi isn't raw.

BILL : I know. I just don't feel like having sushi today.

KATHY : Ok. Then what should we eat?

BILL : Maybe we should just order take-out. You get sushi and I'll get pizza.

KATHY : That's a good idea. But I think I want Chinese food instead.

BILL : Chinese food sounds yummy.

KATHY : Hey, we agree on something. Let's go out to a Chinese restaurant.

BILL : I'd rather eat at home.

KATHY : We never agree on anything.

25 #No_Time_to_Eat


MOM : Hey Jane. Did you eat lunch?

JANE : No, I don't have time. I have a big test today at 1 pm.

MOM : You still need to eat or you won't have energy for the test.

JANE : I know. I'll grab something on the way to class.

MOM : Fast food?

JANE : Yeah, I'll grab a burger.

MOM : That's not healthy for you. Let me make you something to eat.

JANE : Thanks. But I don't have time.

MOM : You never have the time to eat a proper meal anymore.

JANE : I like fast food meals anyway. They're quick and easy.

MOM : Let me pack you some fruits.

JANE : Mom, please. I'm in college now. I can cut my own fruits.

MOM : But you won't do it.

JANE : I'll take this banana. It's quick and easy. See you later, Mom.

MOM : Eat something nutritious!

📖 #Restaurant

I sometimes go out to eat at a restaurant if I don't have time to cook or I just want to relax. My favorite place is a Mexican restaurant downtown, and the decor and atmosphere are very authentic. You usually don't have to make a reservation unless you are planning to go during a busy time. The prices are very reasonable, and the service is great. Best of all, the portions are large, and the food is superb. I always make sure to leave a generous tip.

📖 #Study_abroad

Before I finish school, I would like to go study abroad to learn another language and experience another culture. I'm really interested in studying Japanese, so I might apply for a program in Japan. Of course, I need to earn enough money to pay for tuition and living expenses, but I think that I first need to pick up a little of the language and learn something about the country so I can adjust quickly to the culture. Such an experience should help me develop an understanding of others---the way they live, think, and believe--and this knowledge should help me in my future career.

📖 #dental_care

After every meal, I am in the practice of brushing my teeth. I use a toothpaste recommended by my dentist, and I make sure to floss to remove any food between my teeth. I am also using a special kit for tooth whitening, something that is becoming more popular now. I visit my dentist every six months for a dental cleaning and checkup, and fortunately, my health insurance covers the cost. For most people, if you take care of your teeth, you won't get any cavities.

48 #University_life
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49 #University_classes (مواد جامعية)

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50 #Talking_an_order(طلبُ طلب)

26 #Opening_up_a_Restaurant
STANLEY:Hi Bill. What are you doing tonight?
BILL:I'm not sure. Carol and I are thinking about going out to dinner.
STANLEY:I'm opening a restaurant soon.
BILL:Where?
STANLEY:Downtown.
BILL:What kind of food are you going to serve?
STANLEY: Chinese cuisine.
BILL: That's great! Carol and I love Chinese food.
STANLEY:It's been my dream to open a restaurant in America.
BILL:What made you finally do it?
STANLEY:I finally saved up enough money to open my own restaurant.
BILL:When will it be open?
STANLEY:I don't know yet. It's a very old building and I need to make some repairs first.
BILL:Do you have experience running a restaurant?
STANLEY:Yes, I owned a restaurant in China many years ago.
BILL:Wow! I didn't know that.
STANLEY: Would you and Carol like to come over and try some of my dishes tonight? I want to create a menu of my best dishes.
BILL:We would love to! We were thinking about going to a Chinese restaurant tonight.
STANLEY:Perfect! You can tell me what you think of my food.