128 A Long RideFlorine is in a taxi.(F=Florine; T=taxi driver)F: Hey, driver, are we going the right way?T: Of course. You think I'm cheating you?...
129 Dog Days Off p.390Have you ever made an excuse for not going to work? I guess most people have. But have you ever called in for a day off because ...
130 An Inch Given,a Mile Taken p.398Karen calls the manager for a dog day off.(K=Karen; M=manager)K: Hello, Mr.Fu?M: Yes. This is he.K: Uh I'm cal...
131 Lost and Found p.402In recent years, going abroad for a holiday has almost become a national pastime. Traveling is indeed fun. But those of you tr...
132 What's in the Bag? p.412Mr.White is at the Lost and Found. He's talking to one of the clerks there.(W=Mr.White; C=clerk)W: Excuse me. I co...
133 Smile, Everybady! p.416When you're smiling,the whole world smiles with you.” These are the words taken from an old song. These words mu...
134 Konbanwa, Everybady!Sato, a Japanese student, goes to a smiling class in Beijing.(S=Sato; T=teacher)S: Konbanwa, evali-badi! (everybody!)(The who...
135 The Roaring EnglishmanA strange thing happened in London recently. A large number of Englishmen started roaring and eating food off the floor. The...
136 Letting off SteamAn Englishman is at home with his girlfriend.(E=Englishman; G=girlfriend)G: Have you gone mad? Why are you roaring your head off ...
137 Going to the Barber'sIn the old days, going to the barber's was as simple as ABC. You sit down,the barber cuts your hair,you pay, you leav...