156. Martin’s new look.
157. Look at the two pictures of Martin.
158. How are they different?
159. Tell your partner one or two differences.
160. In the first picture, Martin is working at home.
161. In the second picture, Martin is working in the office.
162. Martin lost his job.
163. Martin found a new job.
164. He’s making more money.
165. He’s making less money.
166. He lost weight.
167. He gained weight.
168. He exercises a lot now.
169. He’s in good shape.
170. He’s in bad shape.
171. He started smoking.
172. He stopped smoking.
173. He’s out of shape. = He’s in bad shape.
174. He got a new job. = He found a new job
175. He quit smoking. = He stopped smoking.
176. He’s earning more money. = He’s making more money.
177. What is one group or club you want to join?
178. Many people make changes at the New Year.
179. What is one change you tried to make in the past?
180. Can you guess the answers?
181. A New Year’s resolution is a kind of personal plan you make.
182. You decide to make a change in the New Year and work very hard to do it.
183. Is she making more money in her new job?
184. No, she’s making less money.
185. How’s your diet going?
186. Did you lose weight or gain weight?
187. Unfortunately, I gained two kilos.
188. I hear that you got a ninety-five on your test.
189. No, actually, I got a hundred.
190. What kind of band did you join?
191. I joined a jazz band. 192. Early December.
193. Early January but not January 1st
194. Late January or early February
195. Can I borrow your money?
196. What does Zack want from Juan?
197. How does he ask for it?
198. See you later, Juan.
199. I’m going out for a while.
200. I forgot to go to the ATM.
201. Do you need money?
202. I’d like to get a haircut this afternoon.
203. Sure here you go.
204. Could I borrow your cell phone for a minute?
205. Sure. No problem. / Certainly. /I’m sorry, but I have to use it.
206. I need to call my mom?
207. Could you lend me your cell phone?
208. Would you please lend me your cell phone?
209. Making and responding to requests
210. Maria, May, and Gregg are college seniors.
211. What are their plans after graduation?
212. Who is going to study more?
213. Who is going to work?
214. Who is not going to work or study?
215. We’re getting ready (preparing) for graduation, but I’m worried.
216. I applied for several jobs already, but so far …nothing.
217. I hope I can get a full-time job soon.
218. I can’t believe it.
219. I’m about to graduate.
220. I want to be a physician.
221. It takes several years to become a doctor, so I need to study more.
222. I’m tired of studying and looking for a job.
223. I can’t take it anymore.
224. I just want to take it easy and relax.
225. Maybe I’ll take the summer off from job hunting and just travel.
226. The new supermarket is getting ready for business.
227. They’re opening soon.
228. I’d like to become a ski instructor.
229. It takes only 15 minutes to prepare this dish.
230. I was sick last Friday. I took a day off from work.
231. My new job is difficult.
232. I can’t take the stress.
233. I was about to leave. Suddenly, the phone rang.
234. Joe applied for a summer job last week.
235. Don’t worry. Just take it easy and relax!
236. Jorge is getting ready for his trip. He’s packing now.
237. Take a month off and then apply for jobs.
238. Take it easy for several months.
239. Get a job right away.
240. What do you want to do after graduation?