LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION | |
Practice Speaking – Select a Conversation Partner | |
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Megan: I’m starting to get burned out. We have been working overtime every day for the past three weeks. I do not know how much longer I can stand it. Suzy: Hang in there. We are almost done. We are going to finish this project by the end of next week. Megan: I hope you are right because I do not think I can hang in there much longer. Suzy: I think everyone is feeling like that now. But we have worked so hard up until now, it would be a waste if we did not work hard until the end. Megan: That makes sense. I will keep working hard. You do not need to worry about me. I just like to complain to release stress. Suzy: I know. I never worry about your effort. Megan: Well, are you ready to get back to work? Suzy: Let’s do it. | |
Key Vocabulary | |
1. Hang in there.: Don’t give up.; Stay strong. | |
• A) I don’t think I can make it to Friday. | |
• A) This work is too hard for me. | |
2. to get burned out: to be exhausted (mentally or physically) because of overwork | |
• I worked overtime every day for 3 weeks. I got burned out, so I had to take a vacation. | |
• If you get burned out, you need to take some time off. | |
3. to complain: to express dissatisfaction; to find fault | |
• She complains a lot about her job. | |
• He complained about the poor service at the restaurant. |