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[영어 회화] Are you good at that? (Arthur is talking to Ashley during a break at school.) Arthur: What are you doing this weekend? Do you have any plans? Ashley: I'm going to the beach. Arthur: Are you going swimming? Ashley: No, the water is too cold. I go in for rollerblading. Arthur: Are you good at that? Ashley: Not yet but I'm getting accustomed to it. Arthur: Do you fall down a lot? Ashley: Yes but I'm cutting down on my f..
[영어 회화] Could you point me in that direction? A: Could you help me with something? B: How may I help you? A: I'm looking for a book. B: What book are you looking for? A: It's a book on reptiles. B: You'll find most of our reptile books in the children's section. A: Where would I find the rest of them? B: The rest can be found in the science section. A: Could you point me in that direction? B: Which section? A: The science section, please. B..
[영어 회화] I can give you a lift. (Matthew is talking to his roommate Joe.) Matthew: I have to return some books to the library today. Joe: I can give you a lift. Matthew: Really? Joe: Sure. I'm going in that direction. Matthew: Where are you going today? Joe: I'm going to the beach. I want to get in some surfing. Matthew: The waves are good today. Joe: I know. I was listening to the weather report on TV last night. Matthew: I'l..
[영어 회화] Money is tight for me right now. (Helen is talking to her co-worker David.) David: Helen, let's have lunch today. Helen: I can't. Money is tight for me right now. David: I'll treat. Helen: You'll buy me lunch? David: Yes. Helen: Thank you, David. David: I've been there. Helen: It's very generous of you. David: I know what you're going through. Helen: Thanks for understanding. (헬렌이 직장 동료인 데이비드와 이야기하고 있다.) 데이비드: 헬렌 오늘 점심 같이 하자. 헬..
[영어 회화] If you follow his example you won't go wrong. (Marcus is talking to his mother-in-law Jenny.) Jenny: Your uncle is really a nice man. He took a lot of time to show us around town. Marcus: He's always been like that. He really is our favorite uncle. Jenny: Everywhere we went everybody knew him. Marcus: He's very popular because he's very friendly and has a good word for everybody. Jenny: If you follow his example you won't go wrong. Marcus: ..
[영어 회화] She's managing to keep them all occupied and enjoying themselves. (Richie is talking to a friend.) Madeline: Is that your sister over there with the children? Richie: That's her. She loves being with them. Madeline: She's playing some kind of game with them. Richie: It looks like one we used to play when we were children. Madeline: She's managing to keep them all occupied and enjoying themselves. Richie: She's got a way with children. She always had. Madeline:..
[영어 회화] Everybody I've talked to says there's no let up. (Two friends are having lunch.) Trevor: This month has been a living hell. Chucky: Are you talking about the incredible rise in gas prices? Trevor: Not only that! Food and airline prices have gone through the roof! Chucky: Everybody I've talked to says there's no let up. Trevor: There better be or we won't be able to afford to do anything. Chucky: I've already put off going away for summer vacat..
[영어 회화] I was getting fed up with Robert you know the lead singer? (Two friends are having coffee.) Wendy: Why did you leave The Big Rabbit? It was the best rock band in town. Don: Well my business has been getting more demanding and I was finding it difficult to spare the time. Wendy: Was that the only reason? Don: No not really. I was getting fed up with Robert you know the lead singer? In fact, we all were. Wendy: What was the trouble? Don: Among other thing..
[영어 회화] She is very good and she's as honest as the day is long. (Meredith is talking to her friend Tom.) Meredith: I've been reading an article about personal finances. It made me realize that I should sort mine out. Tom: What's the problem with your finances? Meredith: They are a terrible mess right now. Tom: I was in the same boat a couple of years ago. Meredith: What did you do about it? Tom: I got a professional financial advisor to help me put them in o..
[영어 회화] Don't you wish you could do that? (Troy is talking to his wife Marie.) Marie: Ever since John decided to become an independent consultant he's been doing extremely well. Troy: I know. He told me yesterday that he's almost more business than he can handle. Marie: How does he do it? Troy: Well, he's very good and he gets around a lot. Marie: That's true. I've seen him at every reception and conference that I've been to. Troy: And ..
[영어 회화] We have to go all out the entire game. (A high school basketball coach is talking to his team before a game.) Coach: All right everybody, listen up! Ray: Quiet guys. Coach is talking. Coach: We can beat this team. They're not better than us. Kevin: We have to play tight defense. Paul: We have to go all out the entire game. Coach: That's right. Sam: We can't let them get easy baskets. Coach: If we work together for forty-eight minutes..
[영어 회화] We will never see eye to eye on who is the better team. (Jim is talking to Roger at work.) Jim: Who do you like in the finals? Roger: Who do you think I like? Jim: Boston of course. Roger: That's right. Jim: I'm going with Los Angeles. Roger: We will never see eye to eye on who is the better team. Jim: No, we won't. And that's what's fun about it. Roger: I know. Jim: Do you want to make a bet on who will win? Roger: Sure. The loser has to take the wi..
[영어 회화] So you're not going to go through with it? (Esther is talking to her daughter Kelly.) Esther: So you're not going to go through with it? Kelly: No, Mom I'm not. Esther: Marriage is a big step to take in life. Kelly: I don't think I'm ready to get married right now. Esther: How did John take it? Kelly: He was disappointed but he understood. Esther: How did you tell him? Kelly: I just told him I had a change of heart. Esther: You're young...
[영어 회화] I think I'm in over my head. (Lew and Arnie are having lunch.) Lew: When are you going to open your business? Arnie: I'm not sure when I'm going to get it up and running. Lew: What's the problem? Arnie: A lot of things have popped up recently. Lew: You mean you didn't plan for everything? Arnie: Yeah. I think I'm in over my head. Lew: I thought you knew everything about your business. Arnie: Not by a long shot. Lew: What ar..
[영어 회화] You won't have much time to catch your breath, will you? (Erica and Tom are talking before Tom goes to work … ) Erica: Don't forget we're getting together with Hugh and Mary tonight. Tom: Oh I almost forgot. When is it? Erica: At eight-thirty. I should have known you'd forget. Tom: I won't be home until 8:00 but we should be able to meet them. Erica: You won't have much time to catch your breath, will you? Tom: We're just having a drink with them, are..
[영어 회화] I want to drop some weight. (Charlie is talking to Don at work … ) Charlie: Don have you lost weight? Don: Yes I have. Charlie: How are you doing it? Don: I'm doing a lot of walking. I started walking thirty minutes a day. Charlie: How much are you walking now? Don: I've worked up to one hour a day. Charlie: That's great! Good for you! Don: And I feel great. I have so much more energy now. Charlie: I want to drop some weig..
[영어 회화] Do you want to tag along? (Joy is talking to her husband Brad … ) Joy: I'm going to the mall. Do you want to tag along? Brad: To tell you the truth I'm not crazy about it. Joy: Why not? You usually want to go. Brad: Since it's been under construction half of the stores are closed. Joy: There are still a lot of stores open. Brad: There aren't enough stores open for me to put up with the construction. Joy: Suit yourself. I..
[영어 회화] Well, just sit tight for now. (Nick is talking to his mother Marcy … ) Nick: Mom I'm going to ride over to Mark's house. Marcy: On your bicycle? Nick: Yeah. Marcy: Why don't you wait for the wind to die down. Nick: It is windy today, isn't it? Marcy: What are you doing at Mark's? Nick: We're going to play video games. Marcy: Well, just sit tight for now. This wind is so strong. It's knocking down trees. Nick: All right. I'll..
[영어 회화] It's par for the course. (Two college classmates are talking … ) Donny: I have a major problem. Paul: How can a college student have a major problem? Donny: One of the best basketball players in school is failing his math class. Paul: Do you think that's unusual? It's par for the course. Donny: The coach said the player won't be able to play in the next tournament if he doesn't pass the next test. Paul: What does that h..
[영어 회화] This scarf will go with almost everything I have. (Katherine knocks on the boss's door with all the other teachers standing behind her.) Katherine: May we come in? Boss: Yes but you're not going to attack me are you? David: Relax. This isn't going to hurt. Katherine: (giving the boss his gift) We got you a little something for Christmas. Boss: (opening the present) Really? You didn't have to do that. Terry: Okay. I'll take it. Marilyn: You're g..
[영어 회화] All with the $10 we each gave you? (Teachers are discussing a gift bought for their boss for Christmas.) David: So Katherine what did you buy for the boss? Katherine: I bought him this sweater and scarf. Marilyn: All with the $10 we each gave you? Katherine: Yes. Aren't they nice? Charlie: Yes they are. This color is hot right now. Darren: It is. A lot of people are wearing this color. Terry: It must have been a nightmare shoppin..
[영어 회화] I was thinking maybe $10 from each of us. (Teachers are talking about buying a gift for their boss for Christmas.) Katherine: I was thinking about getting the boss a gift for Christmas. Marilyn: Just you? Katherine: Well, so far. Does anyone want to go in on this with me? David: Sure, I'll chip in. How much money? Katherine: I was thinking maybe $10 from each of us. Charlie: We should be able to buy him something nice. Marilyn: I can ha..
[영어 회화] How long will it take to fill this prescription? (Lucy is at the drugstore … ) Lucy: How long will it take to fill this prescription? Pharmacist: Oh, about twenty minutes. Lucy: Oh dear. I'm running late. Is there any way you could speed it up? Pharmacist: I'm sorry but there are five orders ahead of yours and I'm the only one here. Lucy: I understand. I guess I can run some errands. Pharmacist: Do you want a brand name or a generic? Lucy: Wha..
[영어 회화] Doesn't it wear you down? (David and Maria are having lunch…) David: How do you like living in the big city? Maria: I love it. It's always exciting there's so much to do. David: Doesn't it wear you down? Maria: No. There's always something to learn and that gives me energy. David: But the city is far more dangerous than the country. Maria: That's true. People in the city don't open up like they do in the country. David: ..
[영어 회화] The rule is that no one can spend the night during the week. (Karen is talking to her daughter … ) Alicia: Mom, can Stacey stay over tonight? Karen: Not tonight. Alicia: Come on Mom. If you let her we'll help you make dinner and we'll wash the dishes. Karen: Nothing doing; not during the week. Alicia: Let's talk it over before you make a decision. Karen: There will be no discussion. The answer is no! Alicia: I really want her to Mom. It's really important..
[영어 회화] Go and help yourself to another one. (Paul is talking to a cashier at a supermarket…) Paul: Excuse me. I was here a little while ago and I bought some bread. Cashier: Oh yes, I remember you. Paul: But when I got home it wasn't in my bag. Cashier: Do you have a receipt? Paul: Yes here it is. I paid for it but you failed to put it in the bag. Cashier: I'm sorry about that. Go and help yourself to another one. Paul: Thank you. My wife..