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Vocabulary
Exercises

General Vocabulary
* Unique Personalities - Adjectives for unique personalities

* Higher Education - Vocabulary related to American education

* Internet 101 - Internet vocabulary

* Ordering in a Restaurant - Restaurant vocabulary

* Changing Jobs - Vocabulary related to changing jobs

* Getting an Apartment - Vocabulary related to getting an apartment

* States and Territories - Vocabulary related to states and territories

* A Unique Circus - Vocabulary related to circuses

* Grocery Store Choices - Vocabulary used in grocery stores

* Entertaining Films - Vocabulary used to describe films

* Returns and Refunds - Vocabulary related to returning a purchase

* Santa Fe, New Mexico - Vocabulary related to Santa Fe, New Mexico

* Aerospace Industry - Vocabulary related to the aerospace industry

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* Humor - Vocabulary related to humor

* Telecommunications - Vocabulary related to phone companies

* Hiking / Trekking - Vocabulary related to hiking

* Coffee Houses - Vocabulary related to coffee houses

* E-commerce - Vocabulary related to e-commerce

* Presidential Elections - Vocabulary related to presidential elections

* Turn off the TV - Vocabulary related to TV programs

Holiday Vocabulary
Halloween | Printable - Vocabulary related to Halloween and scary things.

Thanksgiving | Printable - Vocabulary related to Thanksgiving and recipes.

Christmas | Printable - Vocabulary related to Christmas.

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Unique Personalities
Vocabulary
1) Adj. seeing little or no good in other people, believing that people do
cynical
good things for bad reasons
1) Adj. having strange, unusual or abnormal habits or tastes (This term is
eccentric
less insulting than strange, weird or bizarre.)
egotistical 1) Adj. thinking too highly of oneself, considering oneself better than others
imaginative 1) Adj. creative, having much imagination
indecisive 1) Adj. unable to decide quickly, not knowing what choice to make
picky 1) Adj. hard to please, too careful in choosing something
sensible 1) Adj. practical, reasonable, something that makes sense
1) Adj. easily feels emotion, easily hurt emotionally (can be positive or
sensitive
negative)
sophisticated 1) Adj. representing high culture, very experienced in life
thoughtful 1) Adj. often doing things to make other people feel good

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cynical eccentric egotistical imaginative indecisive picky sensible sensitive

sophisticated thoughtful

Robin: Did you meet that guy, Richard, at the party last night?

Michele: Oh my God, he was so . He kept talking about how

intelligent he was and how much money he makes. He even said he was thinking
about becoming a professional model. Like that is ever going to happen!

Robin: What about Brad, the artist from New York, he was rather

! He told me he sculpts and paints nothing but frogs. He even

said he wanted to introduce a new line of frog jewelry. That's a little odd.

Michele: He wasn't strange at all. I thought he was very you

have to be really creative to become such a successful artist. He was also

incredibly - he almost started crying as he told me about his art.

By the way, look at the ring he gave me.

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Robin: He gave you a frog ring? That's the ugliest thing I've ever seen!

Michele: It is not! I think it's really . He said his jewelry is the

latest trend among the New York elite. Wasn't that of him to give
me one of his creations.

Robin: Not really, I think he just wanted some free advertising.

Michele: My God, you are so ! Wasn't there anybody you liked at

the party?

Robin: Yeah, Bill was really nice. He was the only ,

clear-thinking person I met there.

Michele: Oh, the waitress is coming. Have you decided what to order?

Robin: I'm not sure what I want to order. I don't know what I want.

Michele: You are so . Nothing is every good enough for you.

Robin: That's not true! I'm just a little .

Michele: Well, you need to decide soon so we can order.

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cynical eccentric egotistical imaginative indecisive picky sensible sensitive

sophisticated thoughtful

1. naive

2. easy to please

3. uncreative

4. selfish

5. modest

6. normal

7. quick to decide

8. unfeeling

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9. illogical

10. has faith in people

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Higher Education
Vocabulary
to be funded V. to be paid for, to supply the money for
a degree N. a title given by a university
facilities N. services or conveniences
to stand for V. to be the short form of, to represent, to mean
N. specialized words or expressions used in a particular
terminology
field, activity, job, science etc.
to transfer V. to move something from one place to another

The following words will be explained in the "Vocabulary in Coversation" Exercise below.
college (see conversation)
junior college (see conversation)
major (see conversation)
minor (see conversation)
B.A., B.S., Masters and Ph.D. U.S. degrees (see conversation)

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are funded degree facilities stand for terminology transfer

Lars: Tina, I am trying to fill out this job application and they want to know about
my educational history. It's a little confusing because I don't understand the

they are using. They are using words such as college, junior
college, major, minor, B.A., B.S., Masters and Ph.D.. I have heard these words,
but I don't really understand the system.

Tina: In America, all students basically study the same thing until they reach high
school. After high school, students have the choice to start working or go to
college.

Lars: What is the difference between a college and a university.

Tina: In the U.S., there isn't a big difference between the two. Colleges tend to be
smaller schools and universities are usually larger schools with more

Lars: What are junior colleges?

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Tina: Colleges and universities in the United States are extremely expensive.

Even schools which by the government can cost thousands of

dollars a year. Most states have created junior colleges, which are inexpensive
schools where students can complete the first two years of their education.

Afterwards, students can to a normal college or university.

Lars: How long do students usually study to get their .

Tina: Usually, it takes four years to get a B.S. or a B.A. American students try to
complete their studies as soon as possible because each additional year can cost
a lot of money.

Lars: What do B.S. and B.A. ?

Tina: B.S. means "Bachelor of Science" and B.A. means "Bachelor of Arts."

Lars: What does the expression "to major" mean?

Tina: The area of study which we specialize in is called "a major". We are also
allowed to choose a secondary area of study called "a minor." For example, I
majored in biology and minored in Japanese.

Lars: What other kinds of degrees are there in the U.S.?

Tina: After getting a B.S. or a B.A., students can continue studying and receive a
Masters, which usually requires an additional two years of study. And of course,
the highest degree is called a Ph.D..

Lars: Is a Ph.D. the same as a Doctorate?

Tina: Yes, they are the same thing, although most Americans use the expression

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Ph.D..

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James said,

"I studied at a local junior college for two years and then I transferred to Harvard
University. I received a B.S. in chemistry from Harvard and immediately got a job
working for a large pharmaceutical company. I didn't like my job, so I quit and
went back to school. I had minored in philosophy at Harvard and I had always
loved my political science courses, so I decided to get a Ph.D. in political
philosophy. I should complete the course by the end of next year."

What did James major in?

What was James' secondary area of study?

What is the most advanced degree: a Masters, a B.A. or a Ph.D.?

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Internet 101
Vocabulary
1)N. a program used to view the Internet. Microsoft Explorer
a browser and Netscape Navigator are examples of popular Internet
browsers.
1)V. to press the button on a computer mouse.
to click 2)N. the pressing of the mouse button.
a click 3)V. to make a small, sharp sound.
4)N. a small sharp sound.
1)N. subject matter; the main idea of a book, a paper or a web
content
page.
1)V. to legally protect content with a copyright.
to copyright
2)N. the right in law to be the only producer, seller or shower of
a copyright
a book, a play or a web page.
1)V. to artistically arrange the shape or layout of something.
to design
2)N. the artistic shape or layout of something.
a design
3)N. an architectural or technical plan for something
1)V. to determine the size, shape and form of a written
to format
document.
a format
2)N. the size, shape and form of a written document.
1)N. a series of interconnected computers and databases
Internet (net)
around the world.

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1)V. to design the technical arrangement of a web page,

to lay out building, garden etc.
a layout 2)N. the technical arrangement of a web page, building, garden
etc.
1)N. a series of commercial, educational and governmental web
World Wide Web (web)
pages on the Internet.
infringement 1)N. to go against (someone else's rights) or disregard (a law)

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browsers click content copyright design format Internet layout World

Wide Web

Tim: Hey! What are you looking at Barbara?

Barbara: I am taking a class called 21st Century Advertising. The teacher wants

us to study different web sites to learn about web page .

Tim: That sounds like a great class for people who are studying business.

Barbara: It is. The is the future of business. And the

is going to be the storefront of the next century. To be

competitive, businesses have to adapt their current advertising techniques.
However, creating a good web site is much more difficult than most people think.

Tim: Have you discovered anything interesting which you consider to be well
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Barbara: Yeah, this site is fantastic. Take a look. It's is very artistic and the

technical is convenient and very logical. It also looks good in

different . I have already viewed it in Microsoft Explorer and

Netscape Navigator. The is also fantastic; the size and shape of

the text is perfect. I am going to borrow some of their techniques when I design
my own web page for class.

Tim: Borrowing ideas is OK, but you have to remember that the
of all web pages is legally protected.

Barbara: I know. Our professor taught us about intellectual rights. He told us that

infringement is a real concern for people who publish on the web.

Tim: That picture says "continue on." Why don't you there so we
can see the next page.

Barbara: OK.

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browser click content copyright design format infringement Internet

layout World Wide Web

1. I don't like the of that building. The entrance is too small, and
there are no windows in the lounge.

2. They cannot simply reproduce that book without his permission. The

legally protects it from unauthorized reproduction.

3. When you a document in a word processing program, you

change the size, shape and font of the words.

4. Not allowing them to vote is an of their rights.

5. The book which Richard wrote is fascinating. The is both

thought provoking and educational.

6. When I pressed that button, I heard a loud . I hope I didn't

break the computer.

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7. Netscape Navigator is a .

8. She attended a school for fashion .

9. The web is an international collection of commercial and educational sights on

the .

10. The "www" in an Internet address stands for .

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Ordering in a Restaurant
Vocabulary
appetizer N. a small dish at the beginning of a meal, a starter
a chef N. a skilled cook
chives N. a small onion-like herb commonly added to potatoes
chowder N. a kind of soup usually containing fish and vegetables
to come with V. to include (in a meal)
dressing N. a sauce added to salads
an entree N. a main dish
a menu N. a list of dishes available in a restaurant
salmon N. a large fish with silvery skin and pinkish meat
A. adjectives used to describe ways of preparing meat:
well-done
well done = fully cooked.
medium-rare
medium-rare = slightly pink
rare
rare = very pink

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appetizer chef chives chowder comes with dressing entree menu

salmon well-done

Waitress: Good evening, are you ready to order, or do you need a little more
time?

Tim: Yes, I'm ready to order.

Waitress: Did you notice on our that we have two seafood specials

tonight. One is poached and the other is grilled shark.

Tim: That sounds really good, but I think I am going to start with the shrimp

cocktail . And as for my , I think I'll have the New York

steak.

Waitress: And, how would you like that steak?

Tim: I'd like that . I don't like it when the meat is even a little pink.

Waitress: I'll make sure the prepares it just the way you like it. The

New York steak mashed potatoes, a baked potato, or steak fries.

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Tim: I'll take the baked potato.

Waitress: Would you like sour cream and on that?

Tim: I'll have sour cream.

Waitress: Your meal also includes a choice of soup or salad.

Tim: What is the soup today?

Waitress: Clam or chicken vegetable.

Tim: I think I'll have the salad instead.

Waitress: What kind of would you like?

Tim: Blue cheese.

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appetizers chef chives chowder comes with dressing entrees menu rare
salmon

1. She always has Italian on her salad.

2. Gerrie doesn't like most kinds of fish, but she does like .

3. Keith's mom makes the best fish I have ever tasted. She uses
shark, corn, potatoes, carrots, onions and peppers.

4. I like my baked potatoes with butter. I don't like sour cream and .

5. Gene is studying at a school in Paris to become a . He hopes to

run his own restaurant.

6. The steak was prepared very . It looked like they hadn't even
cooked it.

7. That Chinese restaurant has a fantastic selection of dishes on their

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8. The meal soup or salad and a dessert afterwards.

9. The at that restaurant are huge. There is no reason to order side

dishes or dessert.

10. Buffalo wings, potato skins, and shrimp cocktail are all famous American

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Changing Jobs
Vocabulary
to be bought out V. to be purchased, taken over by another company
V. to lose your job because the company wants to reduce the number
to be laid off
of employees
competitive A. worthy of competition, liking competition
dedicated A. very loyal; working hard for a person, company or idea.
to downsize V. to reduce the size of a company, to reduce the number of employees
to get rid of V. to throw away, remove, eliminate something or someone
outdated A. too old, antiquated
to retrain V. to reeducate someone for a job, train again
V. to form into a smooth shape which can easily move through air or
water
to streamline
to improve the performance of something
to simplify a process
to update V. to make more modern
an update N. the latest information or news

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competitive dedicated downsize get rid of outdated retrain streamline

update was bought out was laid off

Barbara: Did you hear Lars lost his job?

Tim: Really, he has been working for that advertising agency for almost five

years. He was such a employee - I can't believe he was fired!

Barbara: He wasn't fired, he . Terra Advertising

by some internet marketing firm from the East Coast.

Tim: That's terrible! Why didn't the new company keep him. I'm sure they could
use someone with his skills.

Barbara: Lars said the new company needs to .

Tim: Why?

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Barbara: They need to reduce the number of employees they have if they want to

remain .

Tim: Why did they Lars? He's great at what he does.

Barbara: They hired a specialist to come in and help the

company. Lars is creative and very respected in the advertising industry, but his

skills have become . He can't use a computer and he doesn't

know anything about the internet. He is no help to an internet marketing firm.

Tim: He needs to go back to school and . The career center

downtown offers free classes to people who need to their skills

and training.

Barbara: Why don't you suggest that to him.

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competitive dedicated get rid of is downsizing outdated retrain streamlined

update was bought out was laid off

1. My grandfather's way of thinking is so ; he thinks women

should stay at home and have babies.

2. I have no idea what is happening in the world. Have you heard the latest news

3. Where can I this Coke can? Is there a trash can around here?

4. John and Mark both really want to win the contest. They are so

5. They made many changes to the Nexus Thunder last year. For example, they

the car's design to reduce wind resistance and improve gas

mileage.

6. Last month, that small book store by a large international

chain.

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7. The government is trying to help the auto workers who lost

their jobs.

8. At present, my company and I am afraid I might lose my job.

9. Sarah over two months ago, and she is still looking for work.

10. Ted is the perfect father. He is very to his family.

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Getting an Apartment
Vocabulary
N. a written request for an apartment, job or entrance into a school or
an application
organization
N. a complete history of a persons paying habits
In the United States, detailed credit histories are kept on all Americans
describing how they pay their credit card bills, rent payments, electricity
a credit report bills, car payments, telephone bills, etc. People are given grades called
"credit ratings" for how well they pay off their debt. When a person
moves into an apartment, landlords often request credit reports to find
out if a person regularly pays on time.
V. to put money in a bank
N. Money which is put in a bank
to deposit N. Money which is given to ensure that something will be returned or
a deposit remain in good condition
For example, if you want to rent a bicycle, you might have to leave a
deposit to ensure that you bring the bike back.
to fill out V. to complete (a form) by writing in the information
to be furnished V. to have furniture
furnished A. having furniture
a landlord N. the man who runs an apartment building or property
a landlady N. the woman who runs an apartment building or property

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non-refundable A. cannot be returned (money)

N. a person who will provide information about your character or ability
N. a written letter which will provide information about you character or
ability
a reference
When looking for an apartment in the United States, it is common to
provide a landlord with references who will say that you are a good
person who will not cause problems.
to sublet V. to rent your apartment temporarily to someone else
a tenant N. a person who is renting a room or apartment

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Getting an Apartment
Vocabulary in Conversation

application be furnished credit report deposit fill out landlord

non-refundable references Tenants to sublet

Toshi: Hello, I am calling because I read your ad in the Sunday Tribune. It said

you were trying your one-room apartment for the next six
months. Can I ask you a couple of questions?

Mr. Harris: Certainly.

Toshi: Will the apartment ?

Mr. Harris: Yes, the apartment will have a couch, a small dinner table with two
chairs, a couple of bookshelves and a queen-size bed.

Toshi: Great, I just moved here and I haven't bought any furniture yet.

Mr. Harris: The facilities are very nice. have access to a small
fitness room, a swimming pool and a coin-operated laundry. The

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is excellent as well. If there are any problems at all, you can

contact him and he'll take care of everything.

Toshi: It sounds perfect.

Mr. Harris: If you are interested, you need to pick up an form,

complete it, and return it to me by Friday along with a check for $25.00. We will
get back to you within a week and let you know our decision.

Toshi: Do I get the $25.00 back if you rent the apartment to somebody else?

Mr. Harris: No, the $25.00 fee is . We use the money to order a

copy of your ; we need to find out about your history of paying

bills.

Toshi: I just moved here from Japan, I don't think that will work in my case.

Mr. Harris: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize that you were new to the United States.

In that case, when you the form, make sure you include three

that we can contact to find out a little bit more about you.

Toshi: No problem. Oh! I forgot to ask about the rent.

Mr. Harris: The rent is $550.00 per month and there is a cleaning

of $250.00 when you move in.

Toshi: Sounds good. I'll come by to pick up the form tomorrow.

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application credit report deposit fill it out furnished landlord

non-refundable reference tenants to sublet

1. When they moved out, their apartment was a mess, so they didn't get their

cleaning back.

2. Your airline ticket is . I am afraid there is no way we can

return your money.

3. It is very difficult to buy a house in the United States without a

. They need to know whether or not you pay your bills on time.

4. He wasn't accepted to the university because he sent in his

too late.

5. When I applied for the job, I listed you as a . If they call, tell
them good things about me.

6. The form was in Spanish, so I couldn't .

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7. He is looking for a apartment because he is only staying in

New York for three months.

8. Several in my apartment building complained because the

elevator didn't work.

9. Hopefully, the will hire someone to fix the elevator soon. I

told him I am sick of walking up the stairs!

10. Janet is going to study in Italy for six months, so she is trying

her apartment.

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States and Territories

Vocabulary
to be classified V. to be put into a category, to be arranged in classes or groups
a district N. an area of land or political division used for official purposes
geographical A. relating to geography
geographically ADV. in a way related to geography
N. a cultural region in the United States known for its small towns,
New England
traditional culture, countryside and colored leaves in autumn
a region N. a large area or part
self-governing A. independently run, not controlled from the outside
a state N. a smaller, partly self-governing division of certain countries
to stretch V. to spread out, extend
V. to be connected with rope or string
to be tied
V. to be connected (historically, politically, economically, etc.)
N. an area of land ruled by a government
a territory (territories) Territory often suggests that the area of land is not given full
recognition or equal power in the political process.

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Vocabulary in Conversation

District geographical is classified is tied New England regions

self-governing states stretches territories

Simone: Tina, I'm studying American geography at school right now, but I am a
little confused about the terminology they are using. Can you explain the basic

divisions to me.

Tina: Well, the U. S. is made up of fifty . Some of them are

quite small such as Rhode Island or Hawaii; others are very large such as Alaska
or Texas.

Simone: My teacher mentioned that the capital of the United States is special. Do
you know what he was talking about?

Tina: The capital is Washington D.C. - the "D.C." stands for of

Columbia. Washington D.C. is not in a state; it is a separate political division. The

United States also includes many such as Guam, American

Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands. And of course, Puerto Rico

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as a commonwealth.

Simone: What exactly is a commonwealth?

Tina: That means that Puerto Rico to the United States, but it

is largely .

Simone: What about the cultural divisions?

Tina: Americans divide the United States into many different cultural

: the Northwest, the West Coast, the West, the South West, the

deep South, the Midwest, the East Coast and last but not least .

Simone: Where's that?

Tina: It is a cultural region in the far Northeast that from

Connecticut to Maine.

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are classified are tied district Geographically New England region

self-governing states stretch territory

1. The deserts of the Southwest from Texas to California.

2. That island has been controlled by the central government for years; however,

many of the locals want to be . They want to decide their own

future.

3. Scientists are convinced that this of the brain is connected to

language skills.

4. Whales as mammals. They are not fish.

5. This school is well organized and provides excellent

education to all of its students even though it receives less money from the
government.

6. Canada doesn't have - it has provinces.

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7. In Canada, the Yukon is classified as a ; the population is too

small to become a province.

8. Now, these two countries together politically and

economically; however, before the peace agreement they had been at war for
several centuries.

9. , those two nations are very similar. They both have huge
stretches of rain forest in the South and dry desert regions in the North.

10. Peaceful country towns, rivers, forests - I would love to visit

! Especially, when the leaves change color in autumn.

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A Unique Circus
Vocabulary
N. a short performance or skit in a circus
an act
N. a part of a theater play
the audience N. the people watching or listening in a performance
to celebrate V. to recognize a special occasion or event with a fun activity or party
N. clothes worn in a play, movie, circus, or other performance
a costume N. clothes worn during a special holiday such as Halloween, Carnival or
Mardi Gras
A. enjoying the pain and suffering of others, intentionally causing pain and
cruel
suffering
V. to set apart, to make the difference, to mark the difference
to distinguish
V. to see, hear, taste or smell the difference (between two or more things)
V. to keep many things in the air at the same time by throwing and
catching them quickly
to juggle V. to do many jobs or activities at the same time (This usually indicates
that because you are doing many things at the same time, you are tired
and overworked.)
a magician N. a person who performs magic tricks
A. to be so beautiful or amazing that one becomes speechless and lost in
mesmerizing
a trance

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V. to vary from one extreme to another, to represent all types between two
to range
very different categories

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acts audience celebrate costumes cruel distinguishes juggled magician

mesmerizing ranges

Lars: What did you do to your birthday?

Barbara: My friends took me to see Cirque du Soleil. What a show! It was unlike

anything I had ever seen before. The performances were - they

were art!

Lars: Wow, it sounds like you really enjoyed yourself. What

Cirque du Soleil from other circuses?

Barbara: It simply has class. The have a certain style that you
don't see in other circuses. There is soft, romantic lighting and fantastic music

which from classical to jazz. But, what really sets the circus

apart is the with their beautiful fabrics, rich colors and fairy tale
designs.

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Lars: It sounds amazing, but I always feel a little guilty when I go to the circus. It

seems so to use animals for our entertainment.

Barbara: Cirque du Soleil doesn't believe in using animals. They rely on human
performers including acrobats, trapeze artists and contortionists.

Lars: That's wonderful. I wish other circuses would do the same.

Barbara: And the human performances are much more fun. There was one

clown who actually eight wine glasses at one time. I couldn't

believe it. There was also a who performed a series of comical

tricks involving members of the . I loved the whole thing. You

really should see them while they are in town.

Lars: I think I'll go this weekend.

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acts audience celebrate costume cruel distinguish juggles magician

mesmerizing ranged

1. The applauded until the musician played another song.

2. He is mean and . There is absolutely no good in him at all.

3. This Halloween, I am going make my own . I think I am going

to be a witch.

4. She two jobs and her volunteer work for the church. On top of
that, she paints and speaks four languages. She is amazing!

5. The pulled a rabbit out of his hat.

6. I can't really these two wines; they taste the same to me.

7. This year they are going to their anniversary in Hawaii.

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8. The ballet was . The combination of abstract and traditional

dance left the audience staring in awe.

9. The members of the class I attended from young students to

older professionals.

10. I wouldn't really recommend the play. The first and second
were fantastic, but the third was very disappointing.

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Grocery Store Choices

Vocabulary
to bill V. to send a request for payment at a later date
a bill N. a request for payment
to come to V. to equal (an amount of money), to add up to, to total
to deduct V. to take away, subtract (an amount of money)
to discount V. to reduce or lower the cost of a product
a discount N. a reduction in the cost of a product
discount A. costing less money
to enter V. to put in information electronically
to issue V. to officially give out or print
V. to put things into a grocery bag
to pack V. to put things into a box to move
V. to put things into a suitcase to take with you
pressed for time IDM. in a hurry
V. to put a card through a computerized machine quickly so it can scan
the information
to swipe
(We usually use this word with ATM cards, credit cards, debit cards,
identification cards, etc.)
to verify V. to make sure that something is true

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bills comes to deducts discounts enter issued pressed for time swipe to
pack verifies

Store Worker: All right, that $20.75. Do you have one of our store
membership cards?

Sabine: What is that?

Store Worker: It's a free card which allows our customers to receive special

. You simply need to fill out our membership application form.

Sabine: No, thank you. I'm a little .

Store Worker: How will you be paying for that? Will that be cash or credit?

Sabine: I think I'll pay with my card.

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Store Worker: OK. Is that a credit card or a debit card?

Sabine: I'm sorry. I don't understand your question. What is the difference?

Store Worker: A credit card you once a month, a debit card

the money directly from your bank account.

Sabine: Well, this is an ATM card by my bank. It's connected to my

bank account. Can I use that?

Store Worker: Sure, that's a kind of debit card. Please press the button marked

"DBT" and your card through the machine.

Sabine: OK. And now what do I do?

Store Worker: Please, your pin number, the identification number

which your identity.

Sabine: OK. And now?

Store Worker: Paper or plastic?

Sabine: I'm sorry? What did you say?

Store Worker: I am going your groceries. What kind of bags would

you like, paper or plastic?

Sabine: Plastic, please. Wow, you really have to make a lot of decisions in an

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American grocery store.

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bills comes to deduct discount enter issued pack pressed for time swipe
to verify

1. For security purposes, you need an identity card to enter the laboratory. Just

the card through this machine and the door will open.

2. To register your software, please your name and address in the

boxes below and then click the "Next" button.

3. I always too much when I travel; my suitcase is huge.

4. The policeman checked our driver's licenses our identities.

5. I lost my passport while I was traveling in Morocco. Luckily, the embassy

me a new one within a few days, so I was able to continue my

vacation.

6. I'm sorry, I am a little . Could we possibly discuss this

tomorrow?

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7. If you don't pay your on time, your credit rating will suffer.

8. Two beers, two garden salads, a large pizza and two cappuccinos - that

$28.50.

9. I can my educational costs and business expenses from my

taxes.

10. Sam has two coupons for Disneyland, so we are going to go to

Los Angeles next weekend.

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Entertaining Films
Vocabulary
A. something which is done in a different way, not done in the normal
way
alternative
(In the U.S., alternative films are usually artistic films or foreign
language films.)
A. extremely artistic, overly artistic, too artistic
artsy (often suggests that someone tried too hard to make something
artistic)
entertaining A. something which entertains; amusing and interesting
hilarious A. something which is very funny; something which makes you laugh
A. containing strong emotions or feelings
A. extreme
intense (An intense film is one which emotionally drains you or makes you
tired. Intense is not necessarily negative, it just means that a movie is
not light or relaxing.)
A. relaxing, amusing, not too intense
light
(This is the opposite of "intense.")
A. something which is usual, or normally done
(Mainstream films are those which are usually high budget, popular,
mainstream
and made for entertainment. "Mainstream" is the opposite of
"alternative.")

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A. not deep or profound; lacking real content

superficial
A. only on the surface
A. something which makes you keep guessing or makes you question
suspenseful
how something will end
thought provoking A. something which makes you think

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alternative artsy entertaining hilarious intense light mainstream

superficial suspenseful thought provoking

Christine: What did you think of the movie? Did you like it?

Sarah: Not really, it was a little too for me. It seemed like the
director was trying so hard to impress us with strange close-ups and avant-garde
dialogue that he forgot to include a story. I thought it was really boring.

Christine: I thought the movie was really . I love it when a

movie makes you think. It's a nice change from the dialogue
and two-dimensional characters you usually see in films these days.

Sarah: I don't really care for films. They are so dark and

depressing. The characters are always so . Why does a movie

have to be sad to be deep?

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Christine: Yeah, I know what you mean, but cinema is

nothing but gun fights and exploding cars. I get so sick of movies like that. I prefer
movies with substance.

Sarah: But sometimes you don't want to think; sometimes you just want a

movie. Like that comedy movie with Billy Crystal - that was so

. I laughed so hard that I cried.

Christine: Movies have to be more than to me.

Sarah: Did you see that new mystery movie that came out last month? That was

so . I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

Christine: I loved that movie. The plot was great, and the acting was incredible. I
wouldn't be surprised if it were nominated for an Academy Award.

Sarah: Well, at least we agree on something. I guess we'll have to stick to

mysteries in the future.

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alternative artsy entertaining hilarious intense light mainstream

superficial suspenseful thought provoking

1. If we go to a movie, I would like to see a comedy. I don't

want to have to think - I just want to be entertained.

2. Most movie theaters are primarily interested in making money, so they prefer

to show movies which have a greater earning potential.

3. There is an cinema downtown which specializes in artistic

films and foreign language films.

4. That movie was . I have never laughed so hard in my life.

5. That documentary was just a look at the life of Oscar Wilde;

it would have been better if they had gone into more depth and fully discussed his
early years.

6. Although the story was simple and the acting was average, I thought the movie

was still very .

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7. That murder-mystery was fantastic. It was incredibly - I had

no idea how it would end.

8. That new Swedish film was so that we were up all night

discussing it.

9. I thought the movie was really strange. Why was half of it in black and white?
Why did she keep dreaming in French? I think the whole thing was just a little too

for me.

10. I don't want to see anything that is too . Can't we just see a
movie which is light and entertaining?

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Returns and Refunds

Vocabulary
to carry V. to offer a particular item for sale; to have an item in the store
a defect N. a technical problem, a flaw, a mistake in construction
to exchange V. to change one item for another
irritating Adj. annoying, upsetting, bothersome
a model N. a particular type of a mechanical product
N. a plan or course of action in business or government which is regularly
a policy
followed
to refund V. to return money a person paid for a product or service
to ship V. to send something large through the mail
N. a credit given to a customer which can be used to buy a new product

store credit (When customers return a product to a store, sometimes instead of cash
they are given a store credit which allows them to buy another product of
equal or lesser value.)
N. a guarantee given by a company which ensures that the product they
a warranty sell you is well made. If it breaks too soon, they agree to repair it or replace
it free of charge.

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carry defect exchange irritating model policy ship store credit to

refund warranty

Debbie: Hello, I bought this lap top computer a little over a month ago, and I am
having some difficulty with it.

Store Clerk: What seems to be the problem?

Debbie: The screen is flashing. It's really . I would like to return it

and get my money back.

Store Clerk: I'm sorry, our store has a very strict return . After

more than a month, we are not able your money.

Debbie: Well, I just bought it and it's already broken. I didn't do anything unusual
to it - I didn't drop it or anything. I think it has some kind of manufacturing

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Store Clerk: Your computer has a one year . You could

the computer back to the company and they will replace it.

Debbie: Can't I just the computer here?

Store Clerk: I am afraid that's not possible after a month.

Debbie: Can I please talk to the manager?

(A few minutes later.)

Manager: Hello, I hear your computer is having some problems and you would
like to return it. I am afraid we can't return your money and I would give you

another one, but we no longer carry that . We can, however, offer

you a . You can use it to buy another computer or anything else

we here in the store.

Debbie: That would be fine. Thank you very much for your help.

Manager: No problem.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico

Vocabulary
V. to cut something into a special shape, to cut special designs or
to carve
patterns into something
craft N. something handmade; a handmade piece of art
to devote V. to focus something totally on a particular subject
to inhabit V. to live in a place
the locals N. the people who were born and raised in a particular area
Native American Adj. the politically correct term for American Indian people
to resemble V. to look like
a reservation N. a piece of land given to an American Indian tribe
Adj. being so strongly associated with something that it almost has the
synonymous
same meaning
N. a distinct group of native people
a tribe
(The Sioux, Apache, Maasai and Zulu are all famous tribes.)

CULTURAL NOTE:
A "pueblo" is a traditional American Indian building with several stories which often houses an
entire village. There are still many pueblos left in Arizona and New Mexico. Some of them have
been inhabited for several centuries.

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carved crafts devoted inhabited locals Native American reservation

synonymous to resemble tribes

Barbara: I heard you just got back from a weekend trip to Santa Fe. I have been
thinking of going there. How did you like it?

Lars: Santa Fe is one of the nicest towns I have been to in the U.S. - I had no
idea there was so much to see there! And I love the southwestern look; all the

buildings are built the adobe architecture of the Pueblo

Indians.

Barbara: Wow, that sounds beautiful! Did you get a chance to meet some of the

while you were there?

Lars: Yeah, I went to the Indian market in town to shop for some arts and

. While I was there, I met a fascinating old woman from a

pueblo just outside the city. She was selling beautiful stone jewelry which she had

herself. She really was an amazing artist. We talked for over

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an hour, and she told me all about her life on the .

Barbara: Were there many Indian people in Santa Fe?

Lars: There are a lot of people in New Mexico - especially in

Santa Fe. Most of the people at the market were Indian, and they represented

several different from all over the state: Pueblo Indians, Zuni,
Ute, Apache, and even some Navajo and Hopi from Arizona. I also drove to the
Taos Pueblo, which is about an hour north of Santa Fe. Did you know that Taos
is one of the oldest towns in America? The pueblo has been continuously

for almost a thousand years.

Barbara: I had no idea that there were any towns that old in the U.S.

Lars: I didn't either. Santa Fe and the surrounding area have so much to offer
culturally as well as artistically. There's a beautiful cathedral which was built in
1886 and several world-class museums. I could easily have spent another week
or two there sightseeing.

Barbara: Did you visit any of the museums?

Lars: I visited one museum which was to the artwork of

Georgia O'Keeffe. I had seen some of her paintings before in Europe and I knew

her name was with New Mexico.

Barbara: Wow... pueblos, Indian markets, old churches, art galleries, Georgia
O'Keeffe ... I think I need to take a trip to Santa Fe.

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carve craft devoted inhabited locals Native American resemble

reservation synonymous tribes

1. If you really want to experience the culture, you need to get to know the

2. "Being rich" is not with "being happy." There are many

wealthy people who are not satisfied with their lives.

3. She is completely to her volunteer work. It's the most

important thing in her life.

4. Anthropologists now believe that North America has been

far longer than they first suspected.

5. The Sioux and the Blackfeet are two native to North

America.

6. The Navajo extends from central Arizona to southern Utah

and east into New Mexico. It is the largest stretch of Indian land in the USA.

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7. There are many galleries in Santa Fe which specialize in art

and jewelry. You can buy Navajo necklaces, Zuni sculptures, Hopi kachina dolls
and much more.

8. The Zuni Indian tribe is well known for their animal sculptures which they

by hand.

9. The two sisters are not twins, but they strongly each other.

10. There is a market downtown. You can buy handmade

baskets, knitted sweaters, quilts and much more.

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Aerospace Industry
Vocabulary
aerospace N. the science and technology of flying in the air and in outer space
Adj. having a strong desire for success
ambitious
Adj. requiring a strong desire for success
controversy N. argument or debate about something
V. to bring people together so they can work more efficiently or
to coordinate
effectively
to foster V. to encourage (something) to grow or develop
N. a person who works as a representative or connection between two
a liaison
companies, agencies, groups, countries...
N. the purpose for which a person or thing is sent; a special military or
a mission
technical project
a probe N. a machine sent to explore or check an area
to probe V. to search or explore with a probe
a stepping-stone N. a way to get ahead, a way to advance
a venture N. a project or course of action which involves risk or danger

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aerospace ambitious controversy coordinating liaison mission probe

stepping stone to foster venture

Dennis: What do you do for a living, Frank?

Frank: I am an engineer. I have been working for NASA for

over fifteen years.

Dennis: Wow, that sounds fascinating. What projects have you been involved in?

Frank: Well, until recently, I was heavily involved in the Cassini

. I don't know if you're familiar with it or not - it's one of NASA's

most expensive and projects. We are sending a

to explore Saturn and its moons.

Dennis: That sounds really interesting. Are you in any way involved in the
construction of the international space station?

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Frank: Actually, that's what I'm working on now. I'm currently a technical

between NASA and several European space agencies. It's an

interesting job, but it can be a bit too much at times. The international space

station is probably the largest international ever attempted, and

I am constantly dealing with technical difficulties, budget problems, and delays.

It's not easy the efforts of all those countries. I have been to
Europe three times in the last month, and I have to go to Kazakhstan next week.

Dennis: And I understand there's some surrounding the space

station. Don't some people worry that NASA is spending too much money on the
project?

Frank: Many experts have complained that the project has grown out of control
and become far too expensive. But I look at it as more than a space station; I

believe it's helping international scientific cooperation. It's nice

to see the scientists of the world working together to create a to

the future.

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1. The employees knew that the joint between their company

and the computer manufacturer involved a great deal of change, but they had no
idea it would cause them to be laid off.

2. She acts as a cultural between the government of Quebec

and the government of Belgium.

3. Mei Ling used her internship at the advertising company as a

to a great position with a web design firm.

4. The government is sending a robotic craft the polar regions

of the moon. They are trying to determine whether or not there is sufficient ice on
the moon to provide water for a permanent base.

5. In the next twenty years, the United States intends to send a manned

to Mars.

6. He is young, very bright, and very - I am sure he will be

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successful. I just hope he finds a little happiness as well.

7. Boeing is a leader in the industry; they manufacture many of

the world's commercial aircraft.

8. There is a great deal of over the new oil road being

constructed. Many environmentalists warn it will disturb the animals in the nearby
wildlife refuge.

9. That public relations firm the preparations for the huge

millennium celebration. The celebration was very successful, so I would
recommend using them for our upcoming project.

10. Many parents complain that television doesn't do enough a

good sense of morality in children. They feel that TV programs have become too
violent and sensationalistic.

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Humor
Vocabulary
to crack up V. to laugh uncontrollably, to laugh a lot
dry Adj. not obvious, subtle (sense of humor)
to giggle V. to laugh a little without opening your mouth very much
humorous Adj. funny, amusing
an impression N. the act of speaking or singing like a famous person
V. to make jokes, to joke with someone; to not be serious about
to kid
something
N. a person who entertains by telling humorous stories and jokes;
a stand-up comedian
a professional comedian who performs live.
N. funny in a slightly stupid way; funny in a way which is not really
silly
intelligent or sophisticated
Adj. sick, disgusting, abnormal
twisted
Adj. using sick or disgusting things in a humorous way
Adj. funny in an intelligent way
witty
Adj. full of fast, humorous responses

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cracking up dry giggling humorous impression kidding silly stand-up

comedian twisted witty

Robin: Did you meet Jake, the guy who's studying philosophy and Latin?

Michele: Yeah, he was hilarious! He had a great sense of humor.

Robin: I thought his jokes were really . Some of them were totally
sick! I don't like that kind of humor. What about Karen? Didn't you think she was

really funny? I was the whole time she was telling that story
about her trip to London.

Michele: I thought the story was slightly , but she's no

. Half of the time, I couldn't tell if she was or

being serious.

Robin: She just has a very sense of humor, that's all. I thought

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she was quite - her jokes were so intelligent.

Michele: Did you see that guy who was doing the Elvis ? Wasn't

that ?

Robin: Oh! I was so embarrassed just watching him. Talk about an idiot! A few

people were , but I think that was just because he was making
such a fool out of himself.

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cracking up dry giggling humorous impression kidding silly stand-up

comedians twisted witty

1. Robin Williams and Whoopi Goldberg were both before

they became famous actors.

2. Senara, the girl from London, has such a sense of humor. At

first, I never knew if she was actually joking
or being serious.

3. He does a great Michael Jackson . He can sing all the old hits
like "Thriller" and "Beat It."

4. I thought that movie was rather . I laughed, but it it was pretty

disgusting.

5. Michele thought the comment was somewhat but she didn't

actually laugh.

6. The little girls started when they heard their father singing off
key.

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7. That was such a mistake. If I had been using my brain, that

never would have happened.

8. That joke was hilarious! I started when he got to the punch

line.

9. I loved the comedy we saw at the theater last night. The actors were
marvelous! And the dialog was not only

insightful but also very and incredibly entertaining.

10. I'm sorry. I was just when I said your dinner tasted like cheap
fast food. It was actually quite delicious.

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Telecommunications
Vocabulary
a carrier N. a company which provides telephone service
N. This is when several companies in an industry sell the same
competition product or service resulting in lower prices and better customer
support.
competitive Adj. having competition; having many companies selling the same
product or service
N. the act of taking a government controlled industry and opening it
deregulation
up to private companies for the purpose of introducing competition
N. a small charge for a professional service; a small charge for
a fee
admission to a place or event
V. to make the electrical connections required for a machine or
to hook up
information service
V. to put in or add a piece of equipment or hardware
to install
V. to put a new computer program on a computer
N. This is when one company (or the government) has control over
a monopoly
an industry and does not allow competition.
to place a call
V. to make a telephone call
(to place calls)
the suburbs N. an area outside a city where people live rather than work

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N. the industry and science of sending and receiving messages with

telecommunications
a telephone (or other electronic devices)

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carriers Competition deregulation fee hooked up installed monopoly

suburbs telecommunications to place calls

Sandra: Tony, I just moved into my new apartment, and I need to have the

phones . I have no idea what I am doing; I have to make all

these decisions about local, local long-distance, and long-distance

Tony: I know - it's really complicated. In America, we have somewhere between

five and ten thousand long distance telephone companies. is

nice, but sometimes I think we have too much choice! It was easier before

in the early eighties. The industry has

become far too confusing, but at least prices have really gone down in the last
twenty years.

Sandra: Why do I need to choose more than one company?

Tony: We divide telephone service into three categories: local, local

long-distance, and long-distance. Your long-distance company allows you to call

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foreign countries, other American states, and other cities in your state. Your local

long-distance company allows you to call or regions just

outside your city. And, of course, your local company allows you

within your own city.

Sandra: But they only asked me to choose a local long-distance company and a
long-distance company. Don't I get to choose my local service?

Tony: In Southern California, we really don't have much choice yet when it

comes to local service. It's still basically a .

Sandra: Is it really expensive to make local telephone calls then? How much
does it cost per minute?

Tony: Actually, for most people, local calls do not have a per minute charge. You

pay your local telephone company a monthly service of around

ten to fifteen dollars for your local service, but then we don't have to pay per
minute.

Sandra: You don't pay per minute? That's amazing! In my country, I normally
have to pay a lot of money for local calls.

Tony: I rarely pay more than twenty dollars a month for local, local long-distance,
and long-distance combined. It's so cheap that I had an extra telephone line

for my computer.

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carrier competition deregulation fee monopoly suburbs telecommunications

to hook up to install to place a call

1. John: Which long-distance do you use?

Mary: I just switched to AT&T.

2. I just got my computer, and I don't really know what I am doing. Do you know

how a new computer

program on the hard drive?

3. There were so many different wires that it took me more than half an hour

the video recorder.

4. That amusement park just raised its admission again. It has

become ridiculously expensive!

5. Ever since the of the airlines industry, the cost of flying has
gone way down. Unfortunately, the
quality of the service has gone way down as well.

6. Does your country allow in the telecommunications industry,

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or is that still controlled by the

government?

7. That software company has bought out so much of its competition that it has

virtually become a .

8. If you want from this office, you need to dial "9" first to get
an outside line.

9. Jonathan is majoring in at Brown University. This

semester he is taking a really
interesting course on how the internet and cable television will alter the pricing for
long distance telephone
service.

10. In the 1950s, many Americans left the inner city and moved to the

to find the American dream of

owning a house with a big backyard.

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Hiking / Trekking
Vocabulary
altitude sickness N. an illness caused from being at high elevations
a canteen N. a container used for carrying drinking water
N. a physical condition caused by not drinking enough water; having
dehydration
the water removed from something
N. equipment used for a particular purpose (like camping, sports,
gear
fishing ...)
to hike V. to go on a walk through nature for pleasure or exercise
a hike N. a walk through nature for pleasure or exercise
N. written permission from a government office or other organization to
a permit
do something
a porter N. a person who carries gear and supplies on a trek
N. a person who is employed to take care of a state park or a national
a ranger
park
N. a path (through forest, grass, sand) created when many people or
a trail animals walk back and forth over the same area
(Marked paths in natural parks and reserves are usually called trails.)
V. to travel by foot over a great distance
to trek N. a journey over a great distance
a trek (We often use the word trek when a trip lasts several days and is quite
challenging.)

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altitude sickness canteen dehydration gear hiking permit porter ranger

trails trekked

Todd: How was your trip to the Grand Canyon, Francoise?

Francoise: It was excellent! We spent five days along the

Colorado river and exploring the side canyons. It was great to get out of the city
and get back to nature.

Todd: I have only been to the Grand Canyon on a day trip. Did you need to make
any special preparations to camp at the bottom?

Francoise: We wanted to get into the back country away from the tourists, so we

had to get a wilderness .

Todd: Was that difficult?

Francoise: No. We just went to the station and told them what

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we wanted to do. They talked to us about where we wanted to go and how long
we wanted to stay. They are really just trying to make sure that you know what

you are doing and that you have the proper . They also give you

information on the various through the park and educate you

about wildlife and park conditions. From what I understand, every year tourists

get sick or die from . The park officials want to make sure that

you have a good full of water before you leave.

Todd: I know what you mean. People often try to do these things without first
educating themselves about the dangers. Last year, I went to Nepal with some

friends. We to the base of Mount Everest. I had read that

was a real problem, so I hired a local to

help carry things to the higher elevations. Despite the thin air, one of my friends
tried to carry his stuff by himself, and he ended up getting really sick. I guess it
pays to know what you are doing.

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altitude sickness canteen dehydration gear permit porter rangers to hike

trails trek

1. Last year, Sam did a week-long through the Mountains of

the Moon in Uganda.

2. Before you can learn to drive in the U.S., you need to get a learner's

3. I love in the mountains near my home. I go at least once a

month.

4. Debbie just bought a new at the camping supply store. It

holds more that two liters of water.

5. I didn't hire a . I carried my own gear during the trek.

6. He has all the necessary camping : a sleeping bag, a strong

tent, a canteen, a good backpack, a compass and more.

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7. The park asked the campers to properly store their food so

bears would not be attracted to their campsite.

8. When John went skiing last year in Colorado, he had a slight problem with

9. The doctor said Alex was suffering from because he had not
been drinking enough.

10. The national park is very well maintained. All of the are
clearly marked - it is almost impossible to get lost.

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Vocabulary
to appeal to V. to attract or interest (a certain group of people)
to blend V. to combine, mix together
a blend N. a combination, a mixture
("Blend" is often used to refer to a special mixture of coffee beans.)
to chat V. to talk in a friendly, informal way; to discuss things for fun
a chat N. an informal discussion
A. with no caffeine, with reduced caffeine
decaf
(This is the short form of "decaffeinated.")
a fad N. a fashion, a trend, a short-term interest
to hang out V. to spend time at a place (just relaxing or being with friends)
a hangout N. a place where you spend much of your time
overpriced A. costing too much money
to pop up V. to suddenly appear
to sip V. to slowly drink
A. very fashionable, too fashionable
A. interested in extremely fashionable things
trendy
(This word is often used in a negative way to express that something has
become ridiculously fashionable.)

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a fad appeal to are popping up blends chat decaf overpriced sip to hang
out trendy

Christine: Did you notice they just built another coffee house across the street
from the movie theater?

Sarah: Yeah, isn't that great! It looks really cool, and they have live music every

Saturday night. It'll be the perfect place after seeing a movie.

Christine: Are you serious? I think it's ridiculous! They open a new coffee house

every five minutes. They all over the city. There're three coffee
houses on Main Street alone.

Sarah: I think that's wonderful - the more coffee houses, the better. I'm sick of
bars and night clubs! I want a relaxing place to sit with my friends and

. It's nice to sit back, listen to the music and slowly

a really good cup of coffee.

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Christine: Coffee houses are . They people who

have nothing better to do than sit around and drink coffee. Did
you know they charge four dollars for a cup of coffee at that new place across
from the theater? That's crazy! They have menus with fifty different "special"

from all over the world: Java, Ethiopia, Kenya, Brazil... It all
tastes exactly the same to me.

Sarah: Coffee houses are not just for people!

Christine: Yes, they are! Did you just hear what that guy over there ordered? He

ordered a double, cappuccino. That's so stupid. If you drink

coffee, you should drink it with caffeine.

Sarah: Wow, you are really judgmental today. Are you finished with your coffee?
Can we go?

Christine: No, I paid over three dollars for this cup of coffee. I'm going to drink
the whole thing.

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blend decaf fad hang out overpriced popped up sipping to appeal to to

chat trendy

1. She decided not to buy the dress because she thought it was .

2. The musical production is a creative of opera, rock, jazz and

traditional folk music.

3. Order me a coffee. I want to be able to sleep tonight.

4. Everybody who's anybody wants to get into that new night club, but it doesn't

appeal to me. It's way too .

5. Every year, some sweeps the nation. This year all the kids are
trading cards with strange cartoon characters on them.

6. She sat in the cafe wine and watching the people walk by.

7. The travel agency has created many tours which are designed
people over 65.

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8. It's fun online. You can meet people all over the world and learn
about their lives. It's also a good way to practice your foreign language skills.

9. After work, I love to go down to the beach and with my friends. I

am there almost every day.

10. The computer virus in computers throughout the city. Nobody

knew where it had originated.

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Vocabulary
a cell phone N. a wireless telephone based on cellular technology
to converge V. to come together, to become one thing
a device N. a small mechanical machine or instrument
V. to divide among many people or places; to pass out, to
to distribute hand out
distribution N. the process of distributing among many people or places;
the passing out or handing out of something
e-commerce N. buying and selling things on the internet
N. fast connections (to the internet)
high bandwidth
A. related to fast connections (to the internet)
N. a device which transfers information from your computer to
a modem
a telephone or cable line
a network N. an interconnected set of computers
portable A. can be carried or moved
N. forms of electronic communication which do not use wires
wireless communications
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cell phones converge devices distribution e-commerce high bandwidth

modems network portable wireless communications

Tim: How is school going, Barbara? Are you taking any new classes?

Barbara: I'm taking another really interesting course called Business and the

Web. We are learning about and how new technological

developments will affect the way we buy, sell and market things in the future.

Tim: Wow, that sounds like something I should take.

Barbara: I think it's one of the most useful courses I've had so far. Right now, we

are studying and how that's going to affect the

development of the Internet and eventually online business. We have had several

lectures on the importance of and several new kinds of

computers and other electronic which are

based on related technologies.

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Tim: What other kinds of topics will you be covering?

Barbara: We are going to discuss Internet connections, like

cable , which will allow us to exchange information more

quickly. And from there, we will focus on how Internet, TV, radio and telephone
technologies are all starting to come together.

Tim: I was just reading about that in the newspaper. But how does that relate to
online business?

Barbara: As these technologies in the near future, a new

high-speed will develop which will be perfect for the

of products and services online.

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cell phone converge devices distribution e-commerce high bandwidth

modem network portable wireless communications

1. The four roads just before the river. Each road leads to the
same bridge.

2. An "intranet" is a of computers within a company or

organization. It is like having a much smaller, personal version of the Internet.

3. Jerry loves to buy little travel . He already owns an electronic

compass, an enormous Swiss pocketknife, a currency calculator and dozens of
other little things that he thinks he can't live without.

4. My new Internet connection allows me to download large

computer programs in seconds rather than hours.

5. Michael just can't live without his television. Even when he goes camping, he

takes a TV along to the camp site.

6. Monica is working on the marketing and of her new

invention. She has figured out a way to advertise her product, but she is still

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looking for a way to ship it to her customers.

7. The experts say that advances in will lead to a

whole new line of portable computers with internet access.

8. I have a problem with my , so I can't use the Internet until I

buy a new one.

9. We are going to go to a conference on . Our company is

looking for a quick and affordable way to distribute our products online.

10. I hate it when someone's starts ringing in the middle of a

movie. Why don't people turn those things off before they enter the theater.

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Vocabulary
to abandon V. to leave something behind; to give something up
to back V. to give support to
a ballot N. the piece of paper you write your vote on
V. to advertise oneself (or someone else) as a candidate in an
to campaign
upcoming election; to work towards getting oneself (or someone
else) elected
a campaign
N. the process of trying to get oneself (or someone else) elected
to cast (a ballot) V. to put (your ballot) in the ballot box
N. social relationships which allow you certain opportunities; the
connections people you know who can help you (get a job, raise money, gain
power...)
to debate V. to have a structured, formal argument about a controversial topic
a debate N. a structured, formal argument on a controversial topic
to elect V. to choose someone through a democratic vote to be a leader
an election N. the process of choosing a leader through a democratic vote
to run for President V. to campaign to be President, to try to become President

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V. to formally express one's choice in writing or by raising one's

to vote hand; to make one's choice in an election
a vote N. the act of formally expressing one's choice in writing or by raising
one's hand

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abandoning ballot campaign cast connections debates elect to back to

run for President vote

Sharine: Tony, I have been hearing so much in the news about different
presidential candidates. Can you tell me a little about how Americans

their President?

Tony: Well, it's a long process. We start off by deciding who the official candidate
for each political party will be. Usually, a person first announces that he or she

wants . If you want to be your party's official candidate,

you need to raise money and gather support from party members. Candidates

usually to let people know what they represent. They give

speeches, meet with community leaders, and participate in .

This process lasts for several months, and then the party members

to decide who they want in the election.

Sharine: Do you have to be rich to become President?

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Tony: You don't really have to be rich to become President, but it helps. Usually

rich people have more and can raise money more effectively.
Most of our Presidents in the past have been relatively rich men, but not all of
them.

Sharine: So, how do you make the final decision?

Tony: After several months of television ads, interviews, speeches, and kissing
babies we have the presidential election. Citizens go to a voting center and

their for the candidate of their choice.

Sharine: You sounded a little cynical when you said, "kissing babies." What did
you mean by that?

Tony: Well, it's quite common for politicians to have themselves photographed
kissing babies. It's their way of trying to appear in touch with the average
American, but it looks really phony. These days, becoming President is all about
acting. The candidates try to appeal to so many different people that they end up

their own opinions. Sometimes, it feels like the parties are all
the same.

Sharine: How many parties are there?

Tony: We have many political parties in the United States, but most of them are
quite small. There are really only two with significant power, the Democrats and
the Republicans.

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back ballot campaigning connections elect had abandoned have run for
President to cast to debate to vote

1. If you want your ballot, the ballot box is over there near the
voter information desk.

2. Women in the U.S., but there has never been a

women elected President.

3. Next month the presidential candidates are going health

care and insurance issues in the United States.

4. That politician is absolutely ridiculous. I can't understand why the party would

him. How could they possible support such an ignorant

person?

5. Who are you going for in the next election?

6. She is for the Republican party and her husband is working

for the Democratic party. What a crazy marriage they must have!

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7. It helps to have if you want to get a good job. Unfortunately,

it's not what you know, it's who you know!

8. When we realized that somebody the little dog and he was

not getting enough to eat, we decided to take him in and give him a new home.

9. They carefully check your identification when you vote because they want to

make sure you only cast one . Otherwise, people might vote
two or three times.

10. I hope the people a president with some common sense.

We need to choose a president who can govern intelligently. Big words and
smiling faces are not enough to keep a country going.

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Vocabulary
a commercial N. an advertisement on TV
a couch potato N. a lazy person who sits around all day watching TV
N. an educational TV program or movie usually describing nature
a documentary
or history
N. a serious TV program, movie or play that involves all the
a drama
emotions
to kick back V. to sit in a big comfortable chair or lie on a couch and relax
nope this is an informal way of saying "no"
prime-time Adj. between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM every night
prime time N. the time between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM every night
(The most popular shows are shown during prime time.)
a sit com N. a half-hour comedy show
trials and tribulations N. problems and difficulties of life
trivia N. unimportant or useless information

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commercials couch potato documentary drama kick back Nope prime-time

sit com trials and tribulations trivia

Janet: Let's do something! Why don't we go out for dinner or go dancing.

Jack: I'm watching TV.

Janet: You're always watching TV. Stop being such a ! Get up

and let's do something.

Jack: I am doing something. I'm watching TV.

Janet: You're always watching some stupid . It's a waste of

time, and a waste of brain power.

Jack: Sometimes it's nice just to , relax and laugh a little. There
is nothing wrong with a little comedy in one's life. In fact, that's why I married you.

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Janet: Ha, ha! VERY FUNNY!

Jack: Besides, I am watching something serious.

Janet: What? I bet it's some ridiculous with perfect looking

people complaining about the of daily life.

Jack: , wrong again.

Janet: Then it must be a news program describing how some

woman went crazy and killed her husband.

Jack: No, I watched that last night. You had better guess quickly - the

are almost over.

Janet: Is it a murder mystery? Or some science fiction show like Star Trek?

Jack: No.

Janet: A game show where they test your knowledge of useless

Jack: No, it's a on dolphins in the Caribbean.

Janet: Hey, that sounds interesting!

Jack: Why don't we make some popcorn, and then watch the rest of it together.

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commercials couch potato documentary drama kick back Nope prime-time

sit coms trials and tribulations trivia

1. Tonight we are going to order a pizza, and then and watch

an old movie on TV.

2. Senara is in East Africa helping to make a on the Maasai

tribe for the BBC.

3. Research shows that humor is a very effective marketing tool. That's why you
see so many funny

on TV.

4. When they asked me if I wanted to help them move, I replied,

" . I hate packing boxes and carrying

furniture."

5. Larry is the king of . He knows millions of useless facts!

6. I need to start getting out more and exercising so I don't turn into a

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7. Soap operas are usually inexpensive television programs shown during the
day. The are made quickly and

cheaply and lack the production quality seen in dramas.

8. Although I like stand-up comedy and comic films, I don't really care for

. The stories always seem the

same to me.

9. I love that on Thursday nights about the difficulties of

working in an inner-city hospital.

10. Her novel describes in detail the of being a

pioneer in 19th century America.

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Halloween Vocabulary

N. a holiday celebrated on October 31 in which people dress in scary

Halloween
costumes
to carve V. to cut with a large knife
pumpkin N. a large, orange vegetable associated with Halloween
Jack-o-lantern N. Americans traditionally cut out scary faces in pumpkins and put a
candle inside. These pumpkins with faces are called "Jack-o-lanterns."
Jack-o-lanterns are made to scare away evil spirits on Halloween.
costume N. scary clothing or disguises worn on Halloween
On Halloween, children go from house to house and say "trick or treat."
"trick or treat"
This phrase means give me candy or I will play a trick on you. Families
usually give the children candy. If the children don't get candy, they
sometimes play mean tricks like breaking the house's Jack-o-lantern or
putting soap on its windows.
a costume party N. a party where everyone dresses in scary costumes
This is a traditional Halloween game. You put apples in a barrel of water
bobbing for apples and people try to take the floating apples out of the water using only their
mouths.
a skeleton N. a body of nothing but bones
a ghost N. the spirit of a dead person which appears again
a ghoul N. an evil spirit which takes bodies from graves and eats them
a goblin N. an unkind spirit which plays tricks on people
a witch N. a woman with magic powers (usually evil)
a warlock N. a man with magic powers (usually evil)

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Little Monsters
Choose your ______________________ and carve it right,
For tonight is the night of fright.
A most dangerous eve is ______________________ ,
Disguise yourself from dangers unseen.
Beware!
The witches and ______________________ prepare their brews,
Deadly mixtures and magic stews.
Those without ______________________ should run and hide,
Or, better yet, stay inside,
For the darkest night is the night of fools,
Souls unprepared for bone-eating ______________________,
Ghosts and ______________________ who seek to annoy
Or, perhaps, even destroy.
Listen!
Hear the sounds of laughter and little feet,
As they threaten you with "______________________."
Give them candy, they will go away.
Lock your doors and pray
That the ______________________ candle stays lit,
And the devilish children quit.
A. E. Martin

Halloween Adjectives

cackling to make an evil, witch-like laughing sound

evil very bad in thought and behavior
gruesome terribly shocking and sickening (often describes an act or event)
haunted containing evil spirits or ghosts (usually describes a building or location)
hideous describes something which is so sickening and ugly that you can't look at it
horrified very shocked and scared
howling making a long, loud cry like a wolf or a dog
possessed controlled by an evil spirit or ghost (usually describes a person)
shrieking sounding like a high-pitched, terrified screaming
wicked very bad or evil (often associated with witches)

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1. There are two kinds of witches according to legend: good witches who help and protect
people, and ______________________ witches who use their magic to hurt people.
2. Every Halloween, the children tell stories about the ______________________ house on the
hill. They say that the ghost of an old man wanders the hallways looking for the spirit of his long
lost wife.
3. The people of the little town said that they could hear ______________________ sounds
coming from the forest. Some said it sounded like the cries of an old woman calling for help.
4. At night, the villagers could hear the ______________________ werewolves just outside the
village wall. They locked their doors and shutters and prayed that the creatures would not find a
way into their homes.
5. "Halloween" is a classic horror movie with plenty of ______________________ murders. We
rent the video every year on October 31.
6. Centuries ago, they thought that people could be controlled by evil spirits. These
"______________________" people were often burned at the stake.
7. He was not a good person. He was an ______________________ person, and everyone
knew that he was dangerous.
8. The monster's ______________________ face was green and covered with warts.
9. The ______________________ witch stirred her brew with delight. She laughed because it
was Halloween, and evil was in the air.
10. The woman shrieked because she was ______________________ at the sight of the
skeleton lying in her bed.

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Vocabulary

to commemorate V. to be in memory of; to celebrate or mark a special event in history

controversy N. much argument or debate
to cooperate V. to work together
a dish N. a particular food served during a meal
edible Adj. able to be eaten
a feast N. a huge meal in celebration of something
a legend N. a traditional story passed from generation to generation
to live off V. to survive from a particular source
persecution N. being treated cruelly because of one's political or religious beliefs
a pilgrim N. a person who travels a long way for religious purposes

Vocabulary in Conversation
Nadia: Why do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?
Sarah: As children, we learn that Thanksgiving is a holiday of _________________ and
survival. We read stories of how the _________________ left England because of religious
_________________ and came to the New World in search of a place where they could live
peacefully and practice their religion. They arrived in a place called Plymouth Rock and
established a settlement there. At first they had many problems. They weren't able
_________________ the land here because everything was so new to them. They didn't know
how to hunt the animals, and they didn't know which plants were _________________. We
learn that the Wampanoag Indians taught them how to survive and feed themselves. Out of
gratitude, the English colonists invited the Indians to a huge _________________ to thank
them for their help.
Nadia: Do you think the stories are true?
Sarah: Well, I think there is probably some truth to them, but they have probably been a little
simplified. I am sure the arrival at Plymouth Rock was far more complicated and confused than
our _________________ suggest. In recent years, there has been some _________________

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over certain holidays such as Thanksgiving and Columbus Day. It has been suggested that our
memories of the past might have been cleaned up a little to make us feel better about our
history.
Nadia: Well, at least it is a nice story. I like the idea of a holiday which _________________ the
colonists and the Indians working together... even if it isn't totally based in fact.
Sarah: I do too. And it's also great to have a holiday where you take the time to get together
with your family and make traditional foods like roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes,
cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.
Nadia: I have never had any of those _________________.
Sarah: Well then why don't you spend Thanksgiving with us. My grandmother makes the best
pumpkin pie in the country.
Nadia: Sounds great!

Vocabulary

to blend V. to mix together

to chill V. to make something cold in a refrigerator or on ice
to cool V. to let something hot sit (before more preparation or before eating)
dough N. a mixture of flour, water and other ingredients
floured Adj. covered with flour
ingredients N. the things you put in a recipe
a pan N. a metal dish
to preheat V. to set the oven temperature in advance
to reduce V. to lower, to turn down
a whisk N. a kitchen tool for mixing ingredients

Vocabulary in a Recipe

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie

Crust
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar

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1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled butter, cut into pieces

3 tablespoons whipping cream
Filling
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 16-ounce can solid pack pumpkin
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup whipping cream
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
For filling:
Using a _________________, mix the first 6 _________________ in a bowl until smooth.
_________________ in pumpkin, whipping cream, sour cream and eggs.
For crust:
_________________ the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix the first 3 ingredients. Stir in the cream
until moist clumps form. Gather the _________________ into a ball and wrap in plastic.
_________________ in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Roll out the dough on a _________________ surface to a 13-inch (33cm) circle. Transfer the
dough to 9-inch (23cm) pie _________________. Cut away the extra dough leaving 1 inch
(2cm) hanging over the edge. Fold the overhang under. Put in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Bake about 20 minutes until light brown. _________________ oven temperature to 325°F
(160°C).
Pour in filling. Bake about 55 minutes. _________________ on rack.

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Vocabulary

a carol N. a traditional Christmas song

N. a part of a fire place which extends up through the roof and carries smoke
a chimney
out of the house
Christmas Eve N. the night before Christmas
eggnog N. a traditional Christmas drink made with milk, egg, vanilla and rum
a mass N. the name of a service in certain churches (like the Catholic church)
N. a plant which is often hung from the ceiling at Christmas (When two people
mistletoe
walk under the plant, they are supposed to kiss.)
an ornament N. a decoration which is hung on a Christmas tree; any decoration
a reindeer N. a type of deer from Northern Europe
a sleigh N. a vehicle which travels on snow
stockings N. a knitted sock; a traditional foot covering

Vocabulary in Conversation
Use the above vocabulary to fill in the blanks in the following conversation. Your answers can
be checked by clicking at the bottom of the page.
Susan : Merry Christmas, come on in and take off your coat - it's cold out there.
Stephan : Merry Christmas. Let me take off my boots, I don't want to get snow all over the
place.
Susan : Would you like some ______________________ ? It's a traditional Christmas drink
made with milk, eggs, vanilla and rum.
Stephan : That sounds delicious! I'd love some.

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Susan : So, are you ready to decorate the tree? The kids are in the living room right now
unpacking the ______________________ and preparing the lights... Oh, Stephan, you're
standing under the ______________________! You have to give me a kiss.
Stephan : That's a nice Christmas tradition. I brought you a little gift. It's a CD of traditional
Christmas ______________________ from my country. I hope you like it.
Susan : Oh, how wonderful, let's put it on right now while we are decorating the tree.
Stephan : I don't really know much about Christmas in America. How do you celebrate it here?
Susan : Well, usually the family gets together on ______________________ and has a nice
dinner. Some people go to midnight ______________________ , others stay at home and
celebrate with their families and friends. Some people open a gift or two, but my family is very
traditional. We wait until Christmas morning to open the gifts from Santa.
Stephan : I have heard American children talking about Santa Claus. How do you describe him
in the States?
Susan : In America, we have a very set picture of Santa Claus. He dresses in red and white
clothes and travels in a magic ______________________ pulled by flying
______________________ . He enters your house by climbing down the
______________________, and he leaves gifts under the Christmas tree and in
______________________ which we hang above the fire place.

Vocabulary

decorative Adj. used as a decoration

festive Adj. having a party-like atmosphere
frosty Adj. cold, chilly, icy
holy Adj. of special religious importance or significance
homemade Adj. made or prepared in the home, not store bought
glistening Adj. reflecting flashes of light; sparkling, glimmery
jingling Adj. sounding like small ringing bells
jolly Adj. very happy, joyful, fun-loving (used to describe people)
merry Adj. full of happiness or enjoyment (mostly used with Christmas)
Adj. misbehaving, not well-behaved (We often say that Santa will not give gifts to
naughty
naughty children.)

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Vocabulary in Writing
Use the above vocabulary to fill in the blanks in the following sentences. Your answers can be
checked by clicking at the bottom of the page.
1. Santa knows whether you've been ______________________ or nice. So, you had better be
good this year, or he might bring you a lump of coal.
2. As Santa landed on the roof of our house, we could hear the tapping of little reindeer hooves
and a symphony of ______________________ sleigh bells.
3. Every Christmas, my grandmother bakes a batch of ______________________ sugar
cookies shaped like snowmen.
4. Marie made a beautiful, ______________________ wreath out of pine branches and red
flowers.
(A wreath is a traditional Christmas decoration made of branches twisted into the shape of a
circle. It is often hung on the front door to greet visitors.)
5. The ______________________ ornaments looked like stars on the Christmas tree.
6. In America, Santa Claus is usually depicted as a ______________________ , fat man who
brings gifts to young boys and girls. Many countries believe in Father Christmas, who is usually
depicted in a more dignified, spiritual light.
7. When we were in Guadalajara, we attended the most lively Christmas celebration I have
ever seen. Everything was decorated in bright, ______________________ colors and we sang
and danced the night away.
8. The ______________________ night air and heavy snow gave way to a beautiful white
Christmas with blue skies and relatively warm temperatures.
9. The old man reminded us that Christmas was more than just a day of gift giving; it was a
______________________ day with an ancient history.
10. I wish you all a ______________________ Christmas and a happy New Year.

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