Dialogue:

A: Has the game started yet?

B: Yeah, about 5 minutes ago.

A: Who’s winning?

B: The Bulls, of course!

A: What! That wasn’t a foul! C'mon, ref!

B: Don't worry, Shaq always screws up free throws.

A: You were right! He didn't make the shot!

B: That was a great shot! A three pointer, yeah!

A: Did you see that? He traveled and the ref didn't call it!

B: This ref needs glasses. Hey ref, open your eyes! I can't believe he didn't see that!

A: Okay... end of the first quarter... Alright, I'm gonna make a beer run.

واژگان کاربردی:

concern : دغدغه

overall : بطور کلی

performance : کارآیی

unreliable : غیرقابل اطمینان

productive : سودمند

perfectly good : کاملا خوب

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: So, Lauren, I just wanted to talk to you quickly about our new customer support representative, Jason Huntley. 

B: Sure, what’s up? 

A: Basically, I’ve got a few concerns about him, and the bottom line is, I don’t think he’s a good fit for our company. 

B: Okay...what makes you say that? I thought you were pleased with his overall performance. Didn’t you just tell me last week how impressed you were with his attitude? 

A: Yeah, his attitude is great, but he’s really unreliable. Some times he’s really productive, but then other times....take last Tuesday for instance, he was 45 minutes late for our morning meeting! 

B: Well, I’m sure he had a perfectly good reason... 

A: But that’s not the only thing....you know, he really doesn’t have the best work ethic, I’m constantly catching him on MSN and Facebook when he should be talking to clients. 

B: Yeah, but come on, Geoff, as if you don’t check Facebook at work. Look, you hired this guy, we’ve invested a lot of time and money in his training, so now it’s up to you to coach him. Make it work, Geoff! 

A: Make it work, Geoff. You would say that, wouldn’t you, he is your cousin; what a jerk, make me hire your stupid, useless cousin.

واژگان کاربردی:

browse : جسته و گریخته نگاه کردن

reinforce : تقویت کردن

Let me sleep on it! : اجازه دهید بیشتر فکر کنم!

bargain : خرید ارزان با چانه زدن

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Hi there, can I help you folks?  

B: I’m just browsing; seeing what’s on the lot. My daughter wants a car for her birthday, you know how it is.  

C: Dad! I’m sixteen already and I’m, like, the only one at school who doesn’t have a car!  

A: She is right, you know. Kids these days all have cars. Let me show you something we just got in:  

A: a 1996 sedan. Excellent gas mileage, it has dual airbags and anti lock brakes; a perfect vehicle for a young driver.  

C: Dad, I love it! It’s awesome! Can we get this one please?  

B: I see. . . What can you tell me about this one?  

A: Oh, that’s just an old World War Two tank that we use for TV commercials. Now about this sedan. . .  

B: Whoa, whoa wait a minute. Tell me more about this tank.  

A: Well, Sir, if you are looking for quality and safety then look no further! Three inches of reinforced steel protect your daughter from short range missile attacks.  

B: Does the sedan protect her from missile attacks?  

A: It does not.  

B: Well, I don’t know. Let me sleep on it.  

A: Did I mention the tank is a tank?  

B: I’ll take it! 

واژگان کاربردی:

such a mess : کثیف و بهم ریخته

tidy up : مرتب کردن

spotless : تمیز و برق افتاده

in the middle of something : مشغول کاری بودن

chores : کارهای روزمره

do the laundry : شستن لباس

rubbish, trash, garbage : زباله، آشغال

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless!  

B: I’m in the middle of something right now. I’ll be there in a second.  

A: This can’t wait! I need your help now!  

B: Alright, alright. I’m coming.  

A: Ok, here’s a list of chores we need to get done. I’ll do the dishes and get all the groceries for tonight. You can sweep and mop the floors. Oh, and the furniture needs to be dusted.  

B: You know what, I have to pick something up at the mall, so why don’t you clean the floors and I’ll go to the supermarket and get all the groceries.  

A: Sure that’s fine. Here is the list of all the things you need to get. Don’t forget anything! And can you pick up a bottle of water on your way home?  

B: Hey, honey I’m back. Wow, the house looks really good!  

A: Great! Can you set the table?  

B: Just a sec, I’m just gonna vacuum this rug real fast...  

A: Wait! Don’t turn it on... 

واژگان کاربردی:

Have a second? : چند لحظه وقت دارید؟

use up : تماما استفاده کردن

overseas : کشور خارجی

take time off : مرخصی گرفتن

notice : خبر، اعلان

 be okay with that : با چیزی موافق بودن

unpaid leave : مرخصی بدون حقوق

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Mr. McKenna, do you have a second? I need to talk to you about something. 

B: Sure, Liv, what can I do for you?  

A: Well, I was just wondering . . . you see, I know I’ve used up all my vacation days this year, but my sister is getting married, and the wedding is overseas, and, well. . .  

B: You wanna take some time off, is that right?  

A: Well, sir, I was just hoping that I might be able to take some unpaid leave this year.  

B: What dates are you planning on taking off? I’ll need at least two months notice, so that I can plan for your absence.  

A: I was thinking of taking off from September first until the thirtieth. Would you be okay with that?  

B: Well, I guess so. 

واژگان کاربردی:

diet : رژیم غذایی

transform : تغییر دادن

 cut out : قطع کردن

eating habits : عادت غذایی

stick to … : پافشاری کردن

wait and see : باید منتظر ماند و دید

stuffed : سیر

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: So, did I tell you about my New Year’s resolution? I’ve decided to go on a diet.  

B: And you’re going to completely transform your eating habits, right?  

A: Exactly! I’m going to cut out all that junk I eat; no more chips, no more soda, no more fried food.  

B: I’ve heard this one before.  

A: But this time I’m going to stick to it. I really mean it! Trust me, Carol, I’m going to be a new man in one year’s time!  

B: Well, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.  

A: Thanks, honey, that was a great meal. I’m stuffed. Do we have any chips left?

واژگان کاربردی:

fantastic : فوق العاده

be in the mood for : حوصله چیزی را داشتن

tasty : خوشمزه

outstanding : برجسته، فوق العاده

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Do you two have any plans for the evening?  

B: We were thinking of checking out a restaurant in the neigbourhood.Do you have any suggestions?  

A: I know this really nice Italian place. The food is fantastic, and the d´ecor is beautiful. I’d recommend giving it a try.  

C: Actually, I’m not all that crazy about Italian food; I’m in the mood for something a bit lighter.  

A: In that case, I know a great little bistro. They make a really tasty seafood platter; the fish is outstanding.  

B: It sounds fantastic, but I’m allergic to seafood.  

A: Okay, well, let me think. . . Oh, I know this great little place. It’s just a hole in the wall, but they do the most amazing sandwiches. You gotta give them a try. 

C: Ella, you took me there last time I visited, and I got food poisoning, remember?

واژگان کاربردی:

what’s up? : چه خبر؟

reschedule : مجددا برنامه ریزی کردن

inconvenience : نامناسب

postpone : به تعویق انداختن

no wonder : تعجبی ندارد که

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Hello, Samantha speaking.  

B: Hi Samantha. This is Angela calling.  

A: Oh, hi Angela, what’s up?  

B: I’m just calling about our meeting today. I wonder, is it possible to reschedule our appointment in the afternoon? I have a bit of an emergency that I need to take care of.  

A: Let me see, it shouldn’t be too much of a problem...  

B: I’m really sorry, I hope it doesn’t inconvenience you too much, it’s just this thing came up, and...  

A: Angela, you know what, I can’t make it to our meeting, either. Why don’t we postpone it to tomorrow afternoon at the same time?  

B: Sounds great. See you tomorrow.  

C: Angela...Angela, look up! See that lady over there who is trying on a red leather jacket? Isn’t that Samantha?  

B: What? No wonder she told me she couldn’t make it to the meeting, oh, no, I think she saw me...

واژگان کاربردی:

appointment : قرار ملاقات

double check : بررسی مجدد

fully booked : کاملا پر

occupied : مشغول، اشغال شده

scheduled : برنامه ریزی شده

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

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. 

واژگان کاربردی:

blurry : محو

struggle : تقلا کردن

20/20 vision : دید عالی

far sighted : چشم دوربین

as blind as a bat : کاملا کور

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

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.