Episode 38: A chat with the professor

Prof. Lewis:

Come in Helen, sit down. Now how are you?

Helen:

Fine really. Honestly, I’m fine.

Prof. Lewis:

Are you? That’s not what your marks are saying to me. They tell a very different story. You failed this mid-term test quite badly. Even John, who seems to do no work at all in class, managed to do so much better than you.

Helen:

Humph!

Prof. Lewis:

Is there something you want to talk about?

Helen:

No, it’s nothing.

Prof. Lewis:

You and John just don’t seem as close as you used to be. Is there something wrong?

Helen:

No, it’s just that..Oh I don’t know.

Prof. Lewis:

Helen, I’m here to help. Now why don’t you just tell me what’s on your mind.

Speaking tips

used to: từng, đã từng (một việc từng làm trong quá khứ nhưng giờ không còn nữa)

manage to: xoay sở và làm được việc gì, thực hiện được việc gì

Ex: He’s new to the city but he managed to find the way here on time.

What’s on your mind? Bạn đang suy nghĩ gì?

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