2024.8.12월(239,8월Start english)
A: Any plans this week?/ B: I'm going to go to Pyeongchang this Friday./ A: What are you doing there?/B: Maybe I'll just take easy.
A: What are you afraid of?/B: I'm afraid of cockroaches. They move a lot. They're creepy. I get panicky around them.
A: Oh my goodness! Look at these fruit flies! What should we do?
B:We have to clean up the kitchen regularly. And let's call the pest control guy again.
A:So,how do you take out the trash?/ B:On Tuesdays,I have to separate the recycling. At night, I put outside.The next morning,they collect it.
A: Hey, stop spraying for bugs! I can't breath./ B: I just saw a house centipede. You know I'm afraid of insects with many legs.
A: I know. But the spray is killing me, too./ A: This weekend, I don't have to do anything./ B: No plans?/ A: No plans! I don't have to get up early, and I don't have to wash my hair./ B: I'm jealous.
A:Do you always pray before you eat?/B: Yes, I do. I also drink a glass of water./ A: Before you eat?/B:Yeap. I think it helps my digestion.
A: Where's your life jacket?
B: I'm a strong swimmer. I don't need one./A: Just remember, safety first! You have to put on a life jacket before swimming in the water.
A: So, did you get everything ready?/B: I did. I have two rakes and a big bucket for the shellfish.
A:Good! What are you getting?/B:I'm digging some razor clams and sea snails.
A:When you go clamming, you must check the tide schedule./ B: Of course. Safety first.
A: Choose fresh clams and avoid broken ones. And one more! You must leave before the tide rises.
A: Hey, what are you doing?/B: I'm shucking the clams. I'm going to make clam pancakes./A: I love clam pancakes. Do you need any help?
B: Sure. Can you go get some garlic and chives?
A: It's Saturday! Are you gonna see a musical tonight?/B:No, I'm not. I was going to, but.../A: But what?/B: I'm going to a workshop instead.
A: I went to an amusement park last Saturday. It was a mistake./B: Too many people?/A: Way too many. I just hate lines.
B: Yeah, you have to go on a weekday./A: What time do you get off work most days?/B: I usually leave work around 6:30.
A: I'm about the same. Do you go home right away?/B: Most days, yes. Usually, I get home at 8-ish.
A: So, tell me about your typical workday./ B: Well, most days, I start work at 9-ish.
Usually, I sit in meetings in the morning and take a lunch break at noon. Then, I sit at my computer and work in the afternoon.
A: So, what do you for a living?/B: I have an office job. I work for a trading company. Mostly, I do simple office work.
A: Hey, are you good at public speaking?/B: No, not at all. I'm afraid of speaking in public.
A: But you're good at making new friends./ B: Yes, but that's different.
A: Hey, Mom, is Dad good at getting up early?/B: Yeah, I think he's pretty good. He used to do a paper round as a kid.
So, getting up at 4 or 5 is easy for him.
A: I get tired easily these days./B: Are you eating healthy?/A: I'm very busy with my work. Most days, I just buy take-out.
B: You need to have more greens and choose healthy snacks.
A: How do you cook cauliflower?/B: I like to air-fry cauliflower with garlic./ A: Do you use some oil, too?
B: Oh, yeah. Drizzle it with some olive oil for extra flavor./ A: Cut, rinse, and blanch the broccoli first.
A: Then, stir-fry garlic and ginger for 20 seconds. /A: Add the broccoli, salt, pepper, and soy sauce.
A: Add a little water and cook until the broccoli is crisp-tender.
A: I want to get in shape. Any tips for me?/ B: Well, I think you should try to eat a balanced diet.
A: I know, but I hate vegetables. I'm a meat lover./ B: Then, you could try to eat more lean meat.
A: I really wanna sleep but I'm always scrolling on social media. It's a waste of time.
B: Me too. I find myself checking for notifications all the time./A: I kind of wanna stop using social media.
A: Are you doing a digital detox?/ B: Yeap. Just for a day./ A: So, what are you gonna do without your phone all day?
B: I'm gonna have some friends over for lunch.
A: What did you eat for dinner?/ B: I ate grilled mackerel with lemon./A: Was it good?/B: Yeah, I really enjoyed it.
A: My stomach is growling. I'm so hungry./B: Let's get dinner. It's already 7 o'clock.
A: Do you want some intestines?/ B: Oh, yeah! Stir-fried intestines with veggies!/
A: I'm worried about the environment./ A: I need to do something about it./B: Yeah, I should, too. I'm gonna avoid single-use items.
A: That's good. I'm gonna stop using plastic bags.
A: I'm thinking about quitting my job./B: Oh, realy? What are you going to do after quitting?/
A: Actually, I'm thinking about going back to school./ A: I want to get a master's degree in teaching.
A: Alex! It's been a while!/ B: I know! What's new with you?/ A: Nothing much. Same old, same old.
B: I'm glad we can finally work together!/ A: It's a dream come true!
A: May I ask how old you are?/ B: I just turned 42./ A: What? No way! You don't look 42!/ B: But I am. I feel so old.
A: Don't worry! 40s are the new 20s!