LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION | |
Practice Speaking – Select a Conversation Partner | |
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Megan: I’m in big trouble. Klay: What’s wrong? Megan: I forgot to prepare a report that my manager asked me to do. Klay: When is it due? Megan: First thing tomorrow. Klay: What are you going to do? Megan: I’m going to pull an all-nighter and try to finish it. I know a lot about the topic, but I still need to collect and organize a lot of data. On top of that, I need to explain the data and make conclusions about it. Klay: Wow! You got a lot of work to do. You should start right away. I will go down to the coffee shop and get you a big coffee and a sandwich. Megan: Thanks a lot. That would be great. | |
Key Vocabulary | |
1. to pull an all-nighter: to stay up all night working or studying | |
• I need to study for the big exam tomorrow. I’m going to pull an all-nighter tonight. | |
• We pulled an all-nighter to finish this project. | |
2. to be in big trouble: to have a serious problem | |
• I lost my wallet and my cell phone. I am in big trouble. | |
• I forgot to buy my wife a present for her birthday. I am in big trouble. | |
3. first thing tomorrow: very early tomorrow; at the start of the business day tomorrow | |
• I will give my presentation first thing tomorrow. | |
• We will meet first thing tomorrow. |