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14. Trouble in paradaise

Aprende expresiones idiomáticas y phasal verbs con la historia de Kate.

In this episode, Kate receives a call she was worried about. Are things over between her and Jason?

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In the last episode, Kate and Rick tried to have a study
session. They got busy eating pizza and talking about
Kate’s problems. In this episode Kate receives the call
she was worried about. Are things over between Jason
and Kate?

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Exercise A

Vocabulary for the story

Audio

Difficulty: Intermediate (B1)

Audio 

Jason: I can’t believe you just quit without telling me first. What else aren’t you telling me?

Kate: I just didn’t want you to try to talk me out of it.

Jason: So where does this leave you and me? Am I ever going to see you again?

Kate: You’re blowing this out of proportion, Jason. Quitting my job has nothing to do with you. I just need to get my priorities straight.

Jason: Am I one of those priorities? I’m getting a bit fed up with you having to study all of the time.

Kate: Look, I have to put school first. I can’t afford to slack off anymore.

Jason: Well, if you aren’t going to have any time for me, just say it like it is.

Kate: I’ll have more time to hang out in the summer, Jason.

Jason: In the summer you’ll be moving back home with your parents. You’ll need to get a job and save money for next year.

Kate: True, but you can come and visit anytime. My mom already said you could stay in the spare room.

Jason: I just don’t think we’re on the same page, Kate. My life is all about working and having fun. You’re all wrapped up in school.

Kate: What about you? You’re still planning on going to college in September, aren’t you?

Jason: After watching you try to juggle your time, I don’t think so. To be honest, I’m thinking more and more about Italy.

Kate: Italy? What are you going to do there? Serve pizzas?

Jason: Sure, why not? There’s nothing keeping me here now, is there? [Jason hangs up on Kate.]

Exercise B

Comprehension

Exercise C - Writing

Writing – MY LIFE

Discuss these questions with your class or write your responses in a journal entry.

1. Have you ever quit a job? If yes, how did you feel after? If no, how do you think it feels to quit a job?

2. Do you have your priorities straight right now?

3. Who do you like to hang out with in the summer? Why is this a fun person to be with?

4. Have you ever taken time off from school or work to travel?

5. What do you wish you had more time for?

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