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Academy Awards

Academy Awards

JANICE: Did you see the Academy Awards program last night on TV?
ROB: I watched for awhile; then I had to go to bed.
JANICE: You missed a good show. I didn’t agree with the selection for best picture,
though.
ROB: I guess I missed that part. What happened?
JANICE: Oh, they chose some picture that was so avant-garde that no one
understands it.
ROB: Well, I don’t go to the movies very often. You know me. I prefer more
active-type things.
JANICE: Too bad. I really wanted to discuss it with someone.

NOTES
* Academy Awards = awards in the film industry given annually for the best movie,
best actor, best director, etc. The awards, small statues, are
called Oscars.
* avant-garde = in the arts, having to do with creative ideas, methods, designs, etc.,
that are ahead of all others.

Academy Awards

What’s for Dinner?

What's for Dinner?

MOTHER: I wonder what we should have for dinner this evening?
MONA: Are you asking me?
MOTHER: Yes, I am. I really don`t feel much like cooking, but the family must eat.
MONA: Well, you know me. I can always eat pizza-or spaghetti.
MOTHER: So I`ve noticed. You`re putting on a little weight, aren`t you?
MONA: I know. Don`t remind me! I`m starting a new diet day after tomorrow.
MOTHER: It`s about time!

NOTES

*I wonder… = I wish to know about…
* pizza = A spicy Italian dish made like a pie from bread dough and covered with cheese,
meat, spices, etc.
* putting on a little weight = gaining weight
* Don’t remind me! = Don’t call it to my attention!
* It’s about time! = It’s the right time (to begin)!

What's for Dinner?