English Lessons
“Wow, these newer models are pretty fuel-efficient, aren't they?”
You're shopping for a new car. You haven't bought a car in many years. When you're looking at the specifications for the cars, you notice that they use a lot less gas than cars that you've owned in the past. You comment on it to the car salesman.
“After that, you just have to simmer it for an hour or so.”
You're explaining how to make a stew. You've explained some of the steps, and now you're explaining the last step.
“I didn't want to put her in a nursing home.”
Your elderly mother lives with you and your family. You're explaining to a friend why you decided to invite her to live with you.
“Come to think of it, I can't even remember when the last time I hosted a party was.”
You're having a party at your house. You're talking to one of the guests, and you realize that you haven't had a party in several years. You make a comment about it.
“We have a connecting flight in 30 minutes and it looks like we won't be able to make it in time. Is there another flight that you can put us on?”
You're traveling to another country. You had one flight which arrived at 1:00, and you were supposed to take another flight at 2:30. However, you've been waiting for your luggage for almost an hour and it hasn't come out yet. You don't think you'l...
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