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DIALOGUE 

"A Drive in the Country"

(Peter and Julie are going to see a house in the country)

Peter:      Look. The first house I want to show you is in a small community.

Julie:       A community? What's it called?

Peter:      It's called Cedar Groves. It's a new development built for people who want to live close to the city.

Julie:       This isn't close to anything.

Peter:      It's close to nature.

Julie:       (Looking out the window) It is quiet out here.

Peter:      Exactly. No noisy cars or busy people...

Julie:       So how did you find out about this place?

Peter:      I went to see a real estate agent.

Julie:       Behind my back.

Julie:       (Yawning) Oh. I'm so tired.

Peter:      Maybe your lungs aren't used to the fresh air.

Julie:       Or maybe I'm not used to surprises.

Peter:      Come on, honey.

Julie:       We're just going to take a look, right?

VOCABULARY

community (n.)

Crime affects the whole community.

development (n.)

The land is being used for a new housing development.

real estate agent (n.)

It is not easy to find a real estate agent that you can trust.

FAST PHRASE

behind sb's back

He talks behind your back a lot.