Describing Talent and Ability
Kathy: Thanks for inviting me to see your team. Who’s your best player? Brad: That would be Sarah. She’s a Natural. No one comes close to her speed and Dexterity. She has good Instincts
Get-Rich-Quick Schemes
Bill: What are you watching? Susan: I’m watching a really interesting TV program. It’s about how to make a lot of money quickly and easily. Bill: Are you watching an Infomercial? Those things are
Giving Someone Your Recommendation
Jimmy: My cousin Sal said that he Put in an application for a job here. Suzanne: Yeah, that’s right. Jimmy: Well? Suzanne: Well, what? Jimmy: Are you going To hire him? Suzanne: I’m not
Opening a Bank Account
I decided to Switch banks recently, and after looking at my options, I Went for Mar Vista National Bank. I Drove over to the bank, parked next to the Drive-through teller lanes, and walked
Shooting Travel Videos
Cesar: Hurry up! We’ll miss the Tour bus if we don’t leave right now. Matilda: I’m just getting some Footage of this area before we leave. “This area is known for its…” Cesar: Now
Taking Prescription Drugs
Paula: Okay, I’m off to bed. Marcus: Wait a second. Where are you going with all of those Pill bottles? Paula: My doctor Prescribed a couple of Medications to help me sleep. Marcus: Let
Dealing with a Mass Transit Strike
Marge: Where have you been? You should have been home over two hours ago! Homer: I’ve been trying to get home. Haven’t you been watching the news? The transportation workers union has voted To
Calling in Sick to Work
I was Fed up with work and wanted the day off. I decided To call in sick. I wasn’t prepared, though, to be Peppered with questions. Peter: Hello, this is Peter. Is this Magda?
The Real Johnny Appleseed Brought Apples-and Booze-to the American Frontier
The apples John Chapman brought to the frontier were very different than today’s apples-and they weren’t meant to be eaten. On n a family farm in Nova, Ohio, grows a very special apple tree;
Working as a Lobbyist
Cody: You’re not the kind of person I would expect to work as a Lobbyist. Jada: Why not? Cody: I Picture lobbyists as being kind of Pushy and Corrupt, using Underhanded tactics. Jada: It’s