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Lesson 14: Let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best!

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:51:30 +0000

A: You look so concerned,B. What’s on your mind?
B: I’m worried about the interview tomorrow. It’s so important to me. You know, I’ve been looking for a job for three months, and this is my first interview.
A: Don’t worry too much,B. Everything will work out just fine.
B: I hope so.
A: Come on,B. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best.

Lesson 13: Everything will work out just fine

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:50:07 +0000

A: B, you look so worried. What happened?
B: Well, I want to get into that class, but I just found out that there are so many people on the waiting list. I guess chances are probably slim.
A: I wouldn’t say that! Many people might drop the class and then there will be some openings. You never know.
B: I hope so.
A: Come on, cheer up. Don’t worry so much. Everything will work out just fine.

Lesson 12: Things do happen

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:49:11 +0000

A: I was locked in last night.
B: What do you mean “locked in”?
A: Well, my roommate thought I was out, so when he left he locked the door from outside.
B: Then how did you get out?
A: I called my neighbor and gave him the key from inside.
B: That’s a funny story. I’ve never heard about anyone who got locked in rather than locked out.
A: I know. But things do happen.

Lesson 11: James went out of business recently

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:47:31 +0000

A: Did you know that James went out of business?
B: Really? When?
A: Last month.
B: That’s too bad. He had owned that business for 15 years. I wonder what happened.
A: I don’t know, but life must be pretty tough for his family now.
B: Well, I think he has some other investments. Maybe things are not as bad as they are.
A: I hope so.

Lesson 10: I hope it’s nothing serious

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:44:43 +0000

A: B, are you coming with us?
B: I wish I could, but something unexpected has come up.
A: No wonder you look so concerned. I hope it’s nothing serious.
B: Well, it’s just something personal.
A: OK. But if you need help, let me know.
B: Sure. I will.

Lesson 9: I don’t know how to break this to you

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:43:16 +0000

A: I really don’t know how to break this to you, but it’s eating me alive!
B: Just tell the truth. I won’t take it personally.
A: Well…hum…you’re sure you won’t lose control of yourself?
B: Sometimes it’s wise to be direct with people. Come on, just tell me. Don’t beat about the bush! Please!
A: Well, since you’d like an honest answer, I’ll tell you the truth.
B: Alright! What is that you want to tell me?
A: We’ve won two free tickets to Hawaii for a seven-day vacation!!!
B: What? Are you serious? Oh, my gosh! There will be guys everywhere!

Lesson 8: I couldn’t help it.

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:42:02 +0000

A: What was that terrible noise?
B: I’m sorry. I just dropped a stack of plates.
A: Were you hurt?
B: Fortunately, no. But I’m terribly sorry.
A: I’m glad you’re not hurt, but why did you drop the plates?
B: I couldn’t help it. The plates were too greasy and slippery.
A: You’ve got to be careful next time!
B: I will. I will. Trust me!

Lesson 7: Something might have come up.

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:40:36 +0000

A: Has Alan shown up yet?
B: Nope. I guess something might have come up.
A: I wonder what happened.
B: I don’t know. I hope it’s nothing serious.
A: Last week his sister was admitted to the hospital.
B: Oh? What happened?
A: His sister had a car accident last week.
B: Is she fine now?
A: She’s still in a coma.
B: Oh, poor Alan. His sister is the only he has left since his parents died last year.

Lesson 6: I’m tied up with something for the moment.

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:36:55 +0000

A: Rich, can you come downstairs for a minute right now?
B: I’m sorry I can’t. I’m tied up with something urgent at the moment.
A: Oh, are you on the stupid net again? When are you going to get off?
B: Just a minute, Dear! I’m looking at a new jewelry site. I wanna make sure I get the right gift for your birthday, don’t I?
A: Oh? In that case, I’m sorry to bother you. Take as much time as you need.
B: No problem.

Lesson 5: I’ll just grab something to eat.

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:35:51 +0000

A: Where are you heading in such a rush?
B: I’m heading home.
A: Are we still going to have group study tonight?
B: Yeah. I’m just going to grab something to eat and then I’ll come back to school.
A: See you then.
B: OK.