English Lessons

English Lesson: This one's a lot more durable than the old one.
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You got a new passport. The pages are thicker and can't be ripped easily. You notice this and say something about it to your husband. You say this to your husband.

English Lesson: I'd rather not open up that whole can of worms.
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At work, one of the employees you manage noticed a problem with your software. He asks if you should tell your clients about it. You're afraid that the clients will get upset and have a lot of questions about it. You say this.

English Lesson: Rory made the team!
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Your son wanted to join his school's basketball team. He tried out for it. You just found out that he was successful, and you're passing the news on to your wife.

English Lesson: My knee is acting up again.
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Your knee often hurts because of a sports injury you got many years ago. Today it's hurting. Someone asks if something is wrong, so you explain what's happening.

English Lesson: To put this piece in historical context, it was created during the period when Europeans were just beginning to explore the New World.
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You're a tour guide at an art museum. You're telling the story of an artist who lived a long time ago. You want to explain when this person lived. You say this.