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Adults often see teenagers.|sowrtacaomimte Fi 7) | ; —__ own the street when he a cute litle dog, ‘Does your dog bite?" he asks the owner. And t doesn't bit So, the man bends but just as he put the dog bites him: the finger "Oa!"hes dog doesnit bite” roman teplies,’No, my dog down to pet the dog, hand on its head, ‘And the woman That isntt my dog! Rudewaitress [illite ‘Aman has been out with his frends ina all night. It's 2am an hungry, so he goes all-night resteura Get something toe What the counter asks h rudely landcheese sandwich, and a meat pe, please?" the man asks politely Afew miny later, the woman slams the food down on the cou ything else? she asks he man looks at herfor a second nsays, Wel, jakind word wouldn't go amiss’ ‘And she replies, Dorit eat the pie! pub i he! toan to at you want?” the woman behind - im like a ham ee Sipe iWhat kind of books do you like to read? What are you reading at the moment? ‘What's your favourite book? What books did you read as a child? How often do you read? What books did youread last year? )ME USEFL Frontoow 5 lis Hh li & Grant Hell, : Oh, hi. Thiss Grant Brown from Smollet & Crab, the publishing house. is that Justine? speaking, Oh, hi, Justine | was just calling to say that we love the manuscript and that we'e planning to have the book in bookshops by Christmas! (Oh, wovd This sa like a dream come : We'll release it in hardback. Then, we'll Great Gf ve gotsome eas forthe fron cover G+ Exallent E-mail them to me. On the Back cover wel put testimonials rom ather authors And your Bioandpheto wall go onthe inside back / over Also theresa book fair in London ( feakecriae” ASe like you to give a oe a 6 ~ A do apaperbackand an e-book version. Books & Publishing G Geecienes one? 4 I never thought there'd be so much Interest! We think this should be the first in a trilogy. 4 Arley? steal the kind of book that? OF course! So, well need part twoiin six ‘months. f you haver't got time to warite ityoursel{ well get you a ghostwiter 4: Emm... OK. Well done! must say, this is one of thebest historical novels ve read in along time! Gripping plot, wonderful Characters! It’s areal page tumer, And is going to be a bestseller. 4 Erm historical novel? But | wrote set help book on how to raise pet worms. G: Worms? This is Justine Smith, isn't? ‘Js No,|m Justine Jones. Oh, erm, fm very sorry Miss Jones. Erm, yes. The worm book... erm. we decided to pass on that one. Not a very big market for worms. Een, you cant write historical novels by any chance, can you? © Other words ‘© E-reader- an electronic device that you can use to reade-boos (see next entry) (© E-book —an electronic book (a digital book) that you can download to your eneade (© E-book download an electronic book thatyou put onto your e-eader. ‘@ Hardback —a book with a sti, hard cover. Hardbacks often appear first and are usually mare expensive. ‘© Paperback - a book with a soft cover. They often appear after hardbacks and are usually cheaper ‘@ Author - the person who writes box ‘© Bookshop — a place where you c: buy books. An e-bookshop is a where you can buy books. ‘© Book review —a written book ‘© Ghostwriter - someone who writes ‘book foranother person (often 2 famous person who is too busy to write it himvherse'). ‘© Bookworm - an informal word to describe someone who reall ikes reading, {© Plot — the central story ina book ‘© Publishinghouse - 3 company that edits and produces books. Also, a "publisher" (which can be a perso ‘© Page-turner —a very exciting book that is difficult to stop reading ‘© Bestseller 2 book that sels very well Types of book ‘@ Novel - along story about imaginary people and events ‘© Fiction ~ books about imaginary people and events ‘© Non-fiction - bo: and realevents ‘© Historical novel -a story basedon people or situations from the past. ‘@ Self-help book — a book that teaches you how to deal with certain situations ‘© Autobiography — @ book about your life that is written by you. ‘© Biography — a book about your lif tha is wttien by someone els rt about a sabe | people[Match the words Match the words (110 14) the pictus). looking toward the front of the ship) [] Starboard (the right side of ship youre looking toward the front ofthe shi Captain] . 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If someone iat the helm’ they are steering the be Tiller ~ a lever used to tur a rudder and steera boat, often on a small boat withan outboard motor (see pictur). © Galley - the kitchen ona ship. a ‘© Cabin - asmall room in a boat or ship. © Convoy - a group of ships traveling together (often for protection). ‘© Navy ~a country’s ships (and the people who ‘operate ther) used for warfare and defence (© Rigging the ropes used to raise the sail @ Vessel~ a ship or boat ‘© Rudder -a moveable piece of wood or metal at the back ofthe ship that you use ‘© Deck= the top part ofa ship that yo © Bridge - the control centre ~ typi ‘© Passenger ~ someone who travels on 2 large ship. ‘© Crew ~ the people whe steer the vessel ‘canwalk on, 10 [EDD | © To moor - ifa ship is ‘moored: its tied to something in the harbour. 4 @Berth~a bed on a ship. 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Have you heard of the word “posh? It's used to say that something (or someone) is fashionable ai nd richvexpensive. For ‘example,’She very posh’ But where does the word come fron? ‘Apparently, hen rich people travelled by ship, they wanted the port side going, and the starboard side coming back to ensure sun in the cabin for warmth (or the cool view, as the case may be). That is Port and the first letters of these words spe! lerside with the better Out, Stardboard Home’, POSH: USEFUL LANGUAGEAddressing someone © ToWhomit May Conoern [very formal - to someone unknown] ‘© Dear Sir/Madam, (formal - to someone unknown] © Dear (Amelia), [formal] Hi (Jessica), [informal] © Hi informal] Opening sentence: formal @ Itwasa pleasure to meet you last month. © Thank you for sending that report. Itwas really good to see you at the conference. hope you had a wonderful holiday, ‘© Itwasreally nice to hear from you. Opening sentence: informal @ How'sitgoing? How are things? ‘@ Hope you're enjoying your break @ | hope everythings OK. @ Itwas great to see you last week. Missing a few copies of Hot English magazine? For some great deals on back issues, contact us directly o >) (0034) 91 549 8523, @ subs@hotenglishmagazine.com @) SKYPE: hotenglishmagazine2010. 2 ISTENING When was thelast time you wont toan interview? How didit go? Have you everhad ajob appraisal interview? What did you talk about? What questions ‘were you asked? What are the pros and consofjob ‘appraisals? How useful arethey? Work Time Finding out how things are going, BPre-listening Whatsort of questions do thy ak uring eb appraisal (meeting beweena bss andan employe to find ou ow ‘things are going). Think of as many questions as you can. Bltistening! ‘outgoing tolistentowoeb appraisal meres. Lten once. idyoubear any ofthe qustonsyouthought forthe Pre sening tsk? B)tistening Listen again. 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