Lesson 20 --- I THOUGHT THAT MY VACATION HAD COME TO A SCREENING HALT
Lesson 20: I THOUGHT THAT MY VACATION HAD COME TO A SCREENING HALT
Conversation Practice
WOMAN: I put all my traveler's cheques in this special envelope and now I can't find it. Can you re-issue them?
MAN: Did you carry your receipts separately and sign each cheque?
WOMAN: Yes, here are the receipts.
MAN: There's no problem then. We have some necessary forms for you to fill out and you can be on your way.
WOMAN: But how long will I have to wait for the new cheques? I'm just in town for a few days and I'm on my way to the Grand Canyon.
MAN: We should be able to wrap this up and have you on the road in about twenty minutes.
WOMAN: That's a relief! When I saw that the cheques were missing I thought?that my??vacation had come to a screeching halt.
MAN: We're happy to be of service!
Vocabulary
Re-issue the cheques - to replace the cheques that was lost Receipts - proof of your purchase You can be on your way - you'll be able to continue with your trip Just in town - will just stay for a short period of time, only for a few days Wrap this up - finish something up or get things in order, able to solve the problem
Key Expression:
Screeching halt - like a car breaking very quickly, a sudden stop Ex: when your having your vacation and something happens, the vacation will suddenly come to an end
