English Lessons
“There's this myth that there's a perfect soul mate out there for everyone, when the reality is that a lot of us just end up settling for someone.”
You and a friend are talking about dating. You're frustrated because you've tried to find a partner who fits you perfectly, but you haven't succeeded. Now you think that you might not be able to find a perfect partner. You share your opinion with ...
“There is considerable disagreement among scientists over how likely such a catastrophe is to occur.”
You're watching the news. Recently a scientist has warned that a nuclear power plant in your area is unsafe. The company that runs the plant says it's safe. The news reporter tells what other scientists think.
“How long have you been doing that?”
You're chatting with someone at a party who you haven't spoken with very much. He just told you about his job. You ask for more information about it.
“What you’re saying is true, yes. But I’m not sure that it’s really relevant to the discussion.”
You're leading a meeting to discuss a change in your division at work. One of the managers is complaining because his group doesn't have enough people, and the company won't let him hire more. His complaints aren't helpful, so you switch the topic...
“I don’t think that’s really an option due to our budget.”
You're having a meeting at work to discuss way to solve a problem. A coworker suggests one solution, but it would be too expensive. You reject his idea.
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