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سطح مقدماتی - Elementary


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Difficult Customer

The Weekend - Difficult Customer
Elementary

A: Good evening. My name is Fabio, I’ll be your waiter for tonight. May I take your order?
B: No, I’m still working on it. This menu is not even in English. What’s good here?
A: For you sir, I would recommend spaghetti and meatballs.
B: Does it come with coke and fries?
A: It comes with either soup or salad and a complimentary glass of wine, Sir.
B: I’ll go with the spaghetti and meatballs, salad and the wine.
A: Excellent choice, your order will be ready soon.
B: How soon is soon?
A: Twenty minutes?
B: You know what? I’ll just go grab a burger across the street.

Key Vocabulary

still working on: Phrase - not yet completed, need more time
would recommend: Verb - suggest
complimentary: Adjective - free
go with: Phrase - to choose, pick
grab: Verb - get quickly

Supplementary Vocabulary

waitress: Noun - female server at a restaurant or bar
fast food: Phrase - food prepared and served quickly
impatient: Adjective - uncomfortable waiting, wanting to go
fancy: Adjective - nice, expensive, up-scale
casual: Adjective - relaxed, not dressy

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Calling In Sick

The Office - Calling In Sick
Elementary

A: Hello, Daniel speaking, how may I help you?
B: Hi, Daniel, Julie here.
A: Hi, Julie, how are you?
B: Actually, I’m feeling quite ill today.
A: I’m sorry to hear that. What’s wrong?
B: I think I’m coming down with the flu. I have a headache, a sore throat a runny nose and I’m feeling slightly feverish.
A: I see... so you’re calling in sick?
B: Yes, I was hoping to take the day off to recover.
A: OK, then. Try and get some rest.

Key Vocabulary

was hoping: phrase - to kindly expect
calling in sick: phrase - report that you will not go to work because you are sick
coming down: phrase - getting, acquiring
quite ill: phrase - very sick
how may I help you? phrase - Polite offer to help

Supplementary Vocabulary

make it into work: phrase - go to work
sick day: phrase - day off because you're sick
impolite: Adjective - rude
permission: common noun, singular - allow
symptom: common noun, singular - a sign, indication

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Hotel Upgrade

Daily Life - Hotel Upgrade
Elementary

A: Good afternoon. What can I do for you?
B: I’d like to check in please. I have a reservation under the name Anthony Roberts.
A: All right R.O.B.E.R.T.S... Oh, Mr. Roberts we’ve been expecting you& and here is your keycard to the presidential suite.
B: But there must be some mistake; my reservation was for a standard room.
A: Are you sure? Let me double check .
B: Yeah ... Here, this is my confirmation number.
A: You’re right Mr. Roberts, there seems to be a mix-up, unfortunately we’re overbooked at the moment
B: So ...
A: Not to worry. We’re pleased to offer you a complimentary upgrade.
B: Presidential suite baby!

Key Vocabulary

check in: principle verb, infinitive - register at a hotel or airport
under the name: phrase - name used for the reservation
reservation: common noun, singular - booking
confirmation: common noun, singular - an approval, verication
mix-up: common noun, singular - confusion
complimentary upgrade: phrase - free improvement of quality
overbooked: Adjective - full

Supplementary Vocabulary

check out: verb - pay and leave a hotel
booking: common noun, singular - reservation
concierge: common noun, singular - hotel employee that helps guests
deluxe room: common noun, singular - hotel room, better than standard
receipt: common noun, singular - paper showing payment details

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I need an assistant

The Office - I need an assistant!l
Elementary

A: ...like I told you before, we just don’t have the resources to hire you an assistant.
B: I understand that, but the fact is we’re understaffed.
A: The timing is just not right. The economy is bad, and it’s too risky to take on new staff.
B: Yeah, I guess you’re right.... here’s an idea, what if we hire an intern? She would take some of the weight off my shoulders.
A: She?
B: Yeah, you know, a recent graduate. She could give me a hand with some of these projects and we could keep our costs down.
A: That sounds reasonable... let me see what I can do.
A: Tony, I’d like to introduce you to your new assistant.
B: OK, great! Let’s meet her!
C: Hi, I’m Adam.
B: Oh... hi... I’m Tony...

Key Vocabulary

resources: common noun, plural - money
understaffed: Adjective - not enough people to do the job
the timing is just not right: phrase - it is not a good time now
weight off my shoulders: phrase - remove pressure or stress
give me a hand: phrase - help
that sounds reasonable: phrase - is OK

Supplementary Vocabulary

recruit: principle verb, infinitive - hire
overworked: Adjective - working too much
short staffed: Adjective - not enough people to do the job
cut costs: phrase - reduce spending
overstaffed: Adjective - having too many employees

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Cut In Line

Daily Life - Cut In Line
Elementary

A: I can’t believe it took us two hours to get here. The traffic in New York is unbelievable.
B: Yeah, but just relax honey, we’re here and we’re going on vacation. In a few hours we’ll be in Hawaii, and you’ll be on the golf course.
A: Oh no! Look at that line! It must be a mile long! There’s no way I’m waiting for another two hours.
B: Honey... don’t...
C: Hey man, the end of the line is over there.
A: Yeah...
C: No seriously, I was here first, and you can’t cut in line like this.
A: Says who?
C: I do!
A: So sue me!
C: Alright...that’s it....

Key Vocabulary

unbelievable: Adjective - incredible, amazing
relax: principle verb, imperative - calm down
be a mile long: phrase - is very long
cut in line: phrase - move in front of someone waiting in line
there’s no way: phrase - it's impossible

Supplementary Vocabulary

traffic jam: phrase - many cars not moving on the road
a few hours from now: phrase - soon, in a couple of hours
form a queue: phrase - to get in line
jump the queue: phrase - cut in line ( Br E)
stand in line: phrase - wait in line
line up: phrase - form a line

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Road Trip

The Weekend - Road Trip
Elementary

A: So, are we all ready to go?
B: Yup, I think so. The car’s packed; we have munchies and music, and the map’s in the car.
A: Did you get the camera?
B: Got it! Did you fill up the tank?
A: Yup, it’s all set.
B: You’re sure we’re not forgetting anything?
A: I’m sure... we’ve got all our bases covered.
B: Well... let’s get going then! I love road trips!
B: Um... do you think we can make a pit stop?
A: But we’ve only been on the road for ten minutes.
B: I know, but I forgot to go to the bathroom before we left.

Key Vocabulary

all ready to go: phrase - prepared, ready to leave
packed: Adjective - full, everything is inside
munchies: common noun, non variable - snacks, food
fill up the tank: phrase - put gas in the car
all set: phrase - ready
got all the bases covered: phrase - have everything ready
get going: phrase - start, leave, depart
road trip: phrase - long car trip
pit stop: phrase - quick stop for food or gas

Supplementary Vocabulary

trunk: common noun, singular - the luggage area of a car
passenger: common noun, singular - person in a car, not the driver
freeway: common noun, singular - highway
rental car: phrase - a car you rent, a car you pay to borrow
highway toll: phrase - fee paid for using the highway

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Virus

The Office - Virus!l
Elementary

A: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again! That's the third time today! Hey Samuel, can you come take a look at my PC? Its acting up again. It must have a virus or something.
B: Just give me a second; Ill be right up.
B: I ran a virus scan on your computer, and it turns out that you have a lot of infected files!
A: But I'm quite careful when I'm browsing the internet, I have no idea how I could have picked up a virus.
B: Well, you have to make sure that your anti-virus software is updated regularly; yours wasn’t up to date, that’s probably what was causing your problems.
A: Ok. Anything else?
B: Yeah, try not to kick or hit the computer!
A: Um yeah... Sorry about that.

Key Vocabulary

freeze: principle verb, present simple - to stop working properly
take a look: phrase - see, revise
act up: principle verb, present simple - not working properly
be right up: phrase - go upstairs soon
pick up: principle verb, present simple - get, acquire
browse: principle verb, present simple - look, search
up to date: phrase - having all the most recent information

Supplementary Vocabulary

monitor: common noun, singular - computer screen
computer tech: common noun, singular - person in a company who fixes computers
corrupt file: common noun, singular - damaged or broken computer file that can't be opened
surf the net: phrase - look for information on the internet
web browser: common noun, singular - computer program that allows you to go on the internet

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What's your name again?l

Daily Life - What's your name again?l
Elementary

A: Nick! How’s it going?
B: Oh, hey...
A: What are you doing in this neighborhood? Do you live around here?
B: Actually, my office is right around the corner.
A: It was great to meet you last week at the conference. I really enjoyed our conversation about foreign investment.
B: Yeah, yeah, it was really interesting. You know, I’m in a bit of a hurry, but here’s my card. We should definitely meet up again and continue our discussion.
A: Sure, you still have my contact details, right ?
B: You know what, this is really embarrassing, but your name has just slipped my mind. Can you remind me?
A: Sure, my name is Ana Ferris. Don’t worry about it; it happens to me all the time. I’m terrible with names too.

Key Vocabulary

how’s it going: phrase - how are you
around here: phrase - close to here
around the corner: phrase - on the next street
in bit of a hurry: phrase - moving quickly, having no time
contact details: phrase - information required to contact someone, i.e. telephone number, email address
slip my mind: phrase - been forgotten
terrible with: phrase - bad at

Supplementary Vocabulary

around there: phrase - close to there
to recognize: principle verb, imperative - to know and remember someone or something you have seen before
acquaintance: common noun, singular - someone you know, but who is not a close friend
in a rush: phrase - move quickly, not have much time
forgetful: Adjective - forgetting things easily

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Silence please

The Weekend - Silence please!l
Elementary

A: Those people in front of us are making so much noise. It's so inconsiderate!
B: Don't worry about it; it’s not such a big deal.
A: Oh... I can't hear a thing! Excuse me, can you keep it down?
C: Sure, sorry ’bout that!
A: Someone's phone is ringing!
B: Honey, I think it's your phone. Did you forget to switch it off?
A: Oh, no! You're right. That's so embarrassing!
C: Do you mind keeping it down? I'm trying to watch a movie here!

Key Vocabulary

inconsiderate: Adjective - not thinking of the feelings of other people; not thoughtful
not such a big deal: phrase - not a big problem
can’t hear a thing: phrase - unable to hear
keep it down: phrase - be quiet
switch off: phrase - turn off
do you mind: phrase - could you please

Supplementary Vocabulary

noisy: Adjective - very loud
rude: Adjective - impolite
to disturb: principle verb, infinitive - to interrupt, bother, or upset
to interrupt: principle verb, infinitive - to speak or make noise when someone else is speaking
to whisper: principle verb, infinitive - to speak very softly

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I'm in Debt

Daily Life - I'm in Debt
Elementary

A: Hello, I’m here to see Mr. Corleone.
B: Right this way, sir.
C: Charlie! What can I do for you?
B: Mr. Corlone, I’m really sorry to trouble you, but I need your help.
C: Anything for you, Charlie! Your father was like a brother to me.
B: Well, sir, you see, this recession has hit me pretty hard; I lost my job and I’m in a lot of debt.
C: I see. . . . . .
B: Yeah, you know, I’ve got credit card bills, car payments, I’ve got to pay my mortgage; and on top of all that, I have to pay my son’s college tuition.
C: So you’re asking for a loan.
B: Well, I just thought maybe you could help me out.
C: What? At a time like this? I’m broke too, you know! You’re not the only one who has been hit by the recession! I lost half my money in the stock market crash! Go on! Get outa here!

Key Vocabulary

trouble: Verb, Present Simple - disturb or bother
recession: Noun (singular) - a period of time when the economy of a country is bad
hit me pretty hard: Phrase - had a strong, negative affect on me
debt: Noun (non count) - the amount of money you owe to a person, bank, company, etc.
on top of all that: Phrase - besides that, in addition to
broke: Adjective - not have any money

Supplementary Vocabulary

borrow: Verb, Present Simple - take and use some money, and return the equal amount of money at a later time
pay back: Phrase - return the money you borrowed
a loan: Noun (singular) - amount of money borrowed
take out a loan: Phrase - borrow money
unemployed: Adjective - having no job
downturn: Noun (singular) - a time when the economy is worse than usual

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Turn left here

Daily Life - Turn left here!l
Elementary

A: Hurry up, get in.
B: I’m in, let’s go!
A: OK, make a left here. . . no wait, I meant make a right. Come on, speed up!
B: Geez! What’s the rush?
A: Don’t worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, the light is about to change. . . step on it!
B: Are you nuts! I’m not going to run a red light!
A: Whatever. Just turn right here. . . .The freeway will be packed at this hour. . . .let’s take a side street. Go on! Get out of our way! Move, move!
B: What’s your problem! Geez. Having a fit is not going to help!
A: Here, I know a short cut....just go down here, and we’ll cut though Ashburn Heights. Let’s go, let’s go! Watch out for that lady!
B: I’m going as fast as I can!
A: Yes! We made it. 5:58, just before the library closes.
B: You’re such a geek!

Key Vocabulary

hurry up: Phrase - move faster
make a left: Phrase - turn left
step on it: Phrase - drive a lot faster
nuts: Adjective - crazy
speed up: Verb - go faster
have a fit: Phrase - get very angry
cut though: Phrase - quickly go past or though something that blocks you
step on it: Phrase - drive a lot faster
packed: Verb - full, having lots of cars

Supplementary Vocabulary

road rage: Phrase - be very angry at other drivers while driving
back street: Phrase - small street that is away from the main streets
u-turn: Phrase - a 180 degree turn in the car
to back up: Verb, Infinitive - to move backwards, the opposite of go forwards
to pass: Verb, Infinitive - to drive past another car on the road to pass a car on the road
to park: Verb, Infinitive - to stop the car and turn off the engine


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Here Comes the Bride

Global View - Here Comes the Bride
Elementary

A: I can’t believe that Anthony is finally getting married!
B: Yeah well it’s about time! He’s been living with his parents for 40 years!
A: Don’t be mean. Look here come the bridesmaids! Their dresses look beautiful!
B: Who are those kids walking down the aisle?
A: That’s the flower girl and the ring bearer. I’m pretty sure they’re the groom’s niece and nephew. Oh, they look so cute!
B: I just hope the priest makes it quick. I’m starving. I hope the food’s good at the reception.
A: That’s all you ever think about, food! Oh, I think the bride’s coming now! She looks gorgeous. Wait, what’s she doing? Where’s she going?
B: Oh great! Does this mean that the reception is canceled?

Key Vocabulary

married: Adjective - joined in marriage
it’s about time: Phrase - finally
bridesmaid: Noun (plural) - female friends or relatives who helps the bride at a wedding
aisle: Noun (singular) - a passage between sections of seats
flower girl: Noun (singular) - a girl at a wedding that throws flower petals down the aisle
ring bearer: Noun (singular) - a boy at a wedding that holds the wedding rings
reception: Noun (singular) - party held to celebrate something or to welcome people
groom: Noun (singular) - a man who is about to be married
bride: Noun (singular) - female who is about to get married
gorgeous: Adjective - very beautiful or attractive

Supplementary Vocabulary

groomsman: Noun (singular) - male friend or relative who helps the groom on the wedding day
maid of honor: Noun (singular) - female friend or relative who acts as a witness at the wedding
best man: Noun (singular) - male friend or relative who acts as a witness at the wedding
ushers: Noun (plural) - men who help guest find their seats


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I Can See Clearly Now

Daily Life - I Can See Clearly Now
Elementary

A: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?
B: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I’m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision.
A: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then, cover your left eye and read the chart in front of you.
B: Mmm.. . X, E, R, 3, a question mark, and I can’t quite make out the other symbol but I think it’s the peace sign.
A: Wow, Arthur! You’re as blind as a bat!
B: Yeah, I know, my vision is really blurry at times.
A: Ok then, head on over to the other room and pick out some frames while I fill out your prescription.
B: Thanks doc!
A: Arthur, that’s the bathroom.

Key Vocabulary

seem to be: Phrase - appears or is
struggle: Verb - try very hard
20/20 vision: Phrase - perfect eyesight
make out: Verb - see
far sighted: Phrase - see far-away things more clearly than things nearby
as blind as a bat: Phrase - have really poor vision
vision: Noun (singular) - ability to see things
blurry: Adjective - not clear
pick out: Phrase - choose
prescription: Noun (singular) - a message written by a doctor that tells people what medicine to take

Supplementary Vocabulary

check-up: Noun (singular) - regular examination by a doctor to make sure a person is healthy
short sighted: Adjective - unable to see things far away (AmE)
nearsighted: Adjective - unable to see things far away (BrE)
contacts: Noun (plural) - lenses you wear directly on your eyes to help you see
optometrist: Noun (singular) - eye doctor
prescribe: Verb - officially tell someone to use a medicine or treatment
lenses: Noun (plural) - clear, curved piece of glass that helps people see better

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Making an Appointment

The Office - Making an Appointment
Elementary

A: Hello, Fairbrook Consulting, how may I help you?
B: Yes, this is Julianne Horton, and I’m calling to arrange an appointment with Ms. McNealy.
A: Certainly, what day were you thinking of?
B: How’s Thursday? Does she have any time available then?
A: Um. . . let me double check. . . unfortunately, she’s booked solid on Thursday, how does next Monday work for you?
B: Actually, I’ve got something scheduled on Monday. Can she do Tuesday?
A: Sure, Tuesday’s perfect. May I ask where you’re calling from?
B: Sure, Merton Financial Advisors.
A: Oh, actually, Tuesday’s no good. Sorry ’bout that.

Key Vocabulary

appointment: Noun (singular)- an agreement to meet someone at a particular time
available: Adjective - not busy, willing to talk to someone
double check: Phrase - check again
booked solid: Phrase - having no available place or time
work for you: Phrase - be okay with you
scheduled: Verb - planned at a specific time
no good: Phrase - not okay

Supplementary Vocabulary

fully booked: Phrase - booked solid; having no space or time available
fit you in: Phrase - find time to see someone in a busy schedule
unavailable: Adjective - not available
occupied: Adjective - busy doing something


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