Getting a Dream Job
Tandia: Do you want these Want ads after I’m finished with them? Hank: No, I’m not going to find my Dream job in the Classifieds. I’m going to have to get more creative with
Repairing an Appliance
Virginia: Hand me that screwdriver, will you? Alonso: Don’t tell me you’re trying To fix that dryer yourself. We need to call in an Authorized repairman or repairwoman. Virginia: Do you have any idea
Adidas forbids Bayern Munich star to practise Scientology
An unnamed Bayern Munich star has been banned from practising controversial religion Scientology by his sponsors adidas. German daily Der Spiegel revealed details of the contract that the player had signed with the sportswear
Dating Nice Guys and Bad Boys
Jack: I’ve had it. I’m going to start Treating women like dirt. I’d get more dates. Alison: What brought this on? Jack: I Got dumped again by a woman who thinks I’m too nice
Writing a Letter of Inquiry
I was Laid off from my job three months ago. Since then, I’ve been Pounding the pavement looking for another job. So far, nothing has Turned up, so I decided To take the bull
Think you can’t live without plastic bags? Consider this: Rwanda did it
On a recent trip to Rwanda, my luggage was searched at the border, and the authorities confiscated some of my belongings. No, I wasn’t trying to smuggle drugs or weapons. The offenders? Three plastic
Drums in communication
Developed and used by cultures living in forested areas, drums served as an early form of long-distance communication, and were used during ceremonial and religious functions. In Africa, New Guinea and the tropical America,
Preparing a Paper
Student: I wonder if I could ask you some questions about our paper, professor. Do you want us to Cite our Sources in the Footnotes? Professor: You should use Endnotes for longer explanations. Otherwise,
Falling in Love
Maya: What are those? Jorge: They’re pictures from our ski trip last weekend. Maya: Is there any reason you’re Staring at the ones with Jessica in them? I think you’ve got a Crush on
Describing Different Smells
Giles: Do you really think we’ll be able To renovate this place and turn it into a restaurant? Julia: It’s not so bad. I know it smells a little Stale and Musty in here,