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Where do you or your family go grocery shopping on a regular basis? What are typical things you buy and how much does your family spend on groceries per week? (Ask your family if you don’t know.)
HELPFUL TIP: Using store coupons, where available, and buying certain items in [...]

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Besides price and size, what other questions would you ask a landlord before renting an apartment?
HELPFUL TIP: Be sure to ask plenty of questions before signing an apartment rental agreement. You are responsible for everything in the contract once you put your name on the dotted line. Use the Internet to [...]

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What questions would you ask if you called a language program overseas to find out more about it? Think of five questions and rank them in order of importance to you. Listen carefully to the following discussion. Compare your questions to the ones asked in the conversation.
HELPFUL TIP: [...]

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Describe different types of exercise that are helpful in these areas: flexibility, strengthening, and endurance.
HELPFUL TIP: Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, before you start a regular exercise program, you should considering seeing a doctor for medical advice.

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Have you ever needed roadside assistance? What kinds of situations do you think of when you hear the words “emergency call”? What emergency or survival supplies (including 72-hour kits) might be useful in such situations? Write down three ideas and discuss them with a partner.
HELPFUL TIP: Consider getting [...]

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What are some basic rules of the road you can share with inexperienced drivers to help them avoid accidents or traffic accidents? Are there traffic rules that are specific to different countries?
HELPFUL TIP: Like operating any new electronic device or piece of machinery, learning to drive a car [...]

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What are typical foods you eat in your country for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Is there a another small meal or snack between the main mealtimes? Who usually prepares the food in your home?
HELPFUL TIP: Learning how to cook isn’t too difficult. Just select a recipe of a food [...]

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