LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION | |
Practice Speaking – Select a Conversation Partner | |
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Suzy: Can you do me a favor? Greg: Sure. What can I do for you? Suzy: I need to submit this essay to my professor tomorrow, and I would like for you to take a look at it and tell me what you think. Greg: No sweat. I’ll read it as soon as I finish what I am working on now. Suzy: Thank you so much. Let me know when you finish. I will buy you a cup of coffee and you can give me some feedback. Greg: Sounds good. I should be finished in less than an hour. Suzy: Thanks again, Greg. I owe you big time. Greg: Like I said, it’s no sweat. I’m not that busy today, and I am happy to help. | |
Key Vocabulary | |
1. No sweat.: No problem.; Piece of cake.; Don’t mention it. | |
• A) Can you give me a ride to the airport? | |
• A) Can you check this report? | |
2. to take a look at: to look at something and check it | |
• My computer is broken. Can you take a look at it? | |
• The dentist took a look at the man’s teeth. | |
3. to give some feedback: to tell somebody what one thinks about their work or performance | |
• My boss gave me some feedback after my presentation. | |
• It is important for a manager to give the staff some feedback from time to time. |