| LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION | |
| Practice Speaking – Select a Conversation Partner | |
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| Greg: Why are you still driving that car? I thought you sold it. Devin: There was a person who was going to buy it, but they backed out of the deal at the last minute. Greg: That’s too bad. I know you wanted to sell the car and buy a new one. Devin: It’s okay. I will sell it eventually. I just need to be patient. This is a good car, and it is in good shape. Somebody will buy it before too long. Greg: Actually, my cousin is looking for a used car. I’ll let him know about this one. Devin: That would be great. You can give him my phone number. Greg: Cool. I’m going to see him this Saturday, so I’ll talk to him then. Devin: Wonderful. | |
Key Vocabulary | |
| 1. to back out of: to change one’s find and reject or refuse an agreement | |
| • He agreed to our terms yesterday, but today he backed out of the contract. | |
| • She backed out of the agreement at the last minute. | |
| 2. eventually: finally; at some later time | |
| • We can’t do it now, but we will do it eventually. | |
| • At first, she denied it, but she eventually told the truth. | |
| 3. before too long: soon; sometime in the near future | |
| • It seems hard now, but it will get easier before too long. | |
| • We will leave before too long. | |
