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intermediate | college roommates | man – man | 01:26 |
What are three qualities you look for in a college roommate (or a roommate at any time in your life)? Why are these qualities important to you?
“be at home with” = feel comfortable with something
“My Japanese roommate is really at home with the culture here in the United States.”
“squeaky clean” = someone is very good and honest and never gets into trouble
“My roommate is squeaky clean. He never does anything dishonest, and he always stays out of trouble.”
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Man: What are you talking about? I get up early every morning at 6:00 a.m. Roommate: Add about six hours to that.
I don't think McDonald's Big Macs and fries count.
Uh, I think I saw some old dishes, empty pizza boxes, and some real dirty socks under your bed.
Uh, I think I saw some old dishes, empty pizza boxes, and some real dirty socks under your bed.
And I go to bed at a very early hour. Do you call midnight early? Listen. Give it up. unless you make some major changes in your life, your only companion will be your pet fish, Ralph.
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