U1 Lesson 2: Talk about your family

A: ABC Department Store is going out of business!

B: I know. My cousin works there. She's going to (a)   her job.

A: I'm sorry to hear that.

A: I'm looking for a new job.

B: But are you still at your old job?

A: Oh, yes! Before I (a)   , I always find a new one!

A: Emily wants to be her own boss.

B: So, is she going to (a)    a business?

A: Yes. She's opening a café on Green Street.

A: My brother and his girlfriend (a)   engaged last week.

B: Wonderful! When are they getting married?

A: My parents never finished high school, but my sisters and I did, and we all (a)    from college, too.

B: I’m sure your parents are very proud of you.

A: What do you plan to do after you graduate from college?

B: I'm going to (a)    to graduate school. I want to be an architect.

A: How many more years of school will you need?

A: My friend Pam isn't happy working in IT.

B: Do you think she will (a)    careers?

A: Yes. She's thinking about teaching.

A: I'm thinking about getting a cat.

B: But you travel a lot for work. Is it really a good idea for you to (a)    a pet?

A: I heard you're going to be a father. Congratulations!

B: Thanks. We're pretty excited.

A: That's great. But you know, life really changes when you (a)    a baby.

A: Did you finish your food safety course?

B: Yes, I did, and I (a)    a certificate.

A: Well, you can hang that on your wall.