07Surfing the Internet GLOSSARY to surf the web to browse or navigate the internet; to spend time visitingwebsites* How many hours do you spend surfing the web each day? Big Brother the idea that the government, large companies, or individuals arewat...
06Starting a Franchise Business GLOSSARY franchise a business that has permission from a larger company to sell goods and services using the brand, advertising, and operations of that larger company* Do you think you want to join me in starting a fra...
05Understanding Interest Rates GLOSSARY interest rate the percentage of extra money that has to be paid back when oneborrows money from a bank or other financial institution* As interest rates rise, people become less able to borrow money. mortgage a...
04Showing Disapproval and Sympathy GLOSSARY long face an expression of sadness, depression, and/or disappointment* Heidi had a long face for weeks after her dog died. thats awful thats too bad; a phrase used to show that one sympathizes withanother p...
03At the Convention Center GLOSSARY convention center a large building that is used for very large group meetings,with rooms for speaking, eating, dancing, and more* The American Medical Association has its annual meeting at the downtownconvention ce...
01Going Out of Business GLOSSARY to gobelly up to fail as a business; to have to close because a business is not earning enough money* The farm went belly up when it didnt rain enough for two summers in a row. to struggle to try very hard or for a ve...
19Traveling by Bus GLOSSARY in advance with anticipation; ahead of time; before something else happens* The dentist is always very busy, so we need to make our appointments at least four weeks in advance. terminal station; a large building where buse...
18Picking up a Rental Car GLOSSARY reservation an arrangement to have or do something at a future date and time; an arrangement so that something is held for ones own use at a future date or time* Have you made a reservation at a hotel for next Tuesd...
17Buying a Jacket or Coat GLOSSARY trench coat a very long coat that has large pockets and is closed with a belt* Trench coats are comfortable because theyre big and loose. raincoat a coat made from fabric that keeps one dry when it is raining* When...
16Describing Distances and Giving Directions GLOSSARY up the street on the same street one is currently on, but uphill or further along* The library is up the street from the Thai restaurant. corner the place where two streets meet each other* Our ho...
