DIALOGUE
"A Drive in the Country"
(Peter and Julie are going to see an apartment in the city)
Peter: Listen, Julie. I didn't mean what I said.
Julie: I know, Peter. We both got carried away.
Peter: I just don't feel that the city is a very good place to raise a family.
Julie: I agree.
Peter: What?! You agree?
Julie: Peter, I want to have a family with you.
Peter: But?
Julie: But?! But not now. We're not even married yet.
Peter: Well, I didn't mean... I don't understand.
Julie: Remember that my uncle owns a real estate agency?
Peter: Yeah. But now I really don't understand.
Julie: Well, he gave me some advice.
Peter: Advice? OK. And what did he say?
Julie: He recommended that we buy a small place now and buy a bigger place when we're ready to start a family.
Peter: Hmmm... you mean like a starter home.
VOCABULARY
away (prep.)
My mother raised three children by herself.
To raise (v.)
He gave some good advice on how to invest my money.
To understand (v.)
It was not very good. I wouldn't recommend the movie.
FAST PHRASE
carried away
Don't be silly. You're getting carried away.
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