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When the temperature starts going up, you might go crazy trying to stay cool. Turning on a fan might help for awhile. However, when it really gets hot, the only way to monitor the temperature is with air conditioning.
Although running an AC isn’t as efficient as using a fan, it’s much more comfortable. With a push of a button, your house feels as cool as you want it. It’s the perfect climate, no matter how hot it is outside.
Why doesn’t Gary want to turn on his AC? Find out in today’s English lesson about being frugal.
Dialog
1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.
2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
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Jessica: So, Gary.
Gary: Yeah.
Jessica: I just flew back home from Las Vegas.
Gary: It is hot in Las Vegas.
Jessica: It was 110 degrees. It was so warm.
Gary: It was a dry heat, right?
Jessica: Yes, it was. But everywhere we went, they had air conditioning. And it was so comfortable.
Gary: This nice climate everywhere. Down in the casinos, up in the room. Everywhere, right?
Jessica: Absolutely. And I am happy to pay for air conditioning when I live in a very hot climate.
Gary: In my normal day to day life, I don’t use air conditioning.
Jessica: Really?
Gary: Yeah. I like to save energy. I would rather have a ceiling fan because it’s a bit more efficient…
Jessica: Yeah.
Gary: …than having an AC running all the time. I’m a little frugal, watching the pennies, trying to not spend money where I don’t need to.
Jessica: Oh, that’s a good idea. I’m very frugal, too. But I do like an air conditioner over a fan because I feel like it’s easier to monitor the temperature.
Gary: That’s true. If you’re comfortable using an air conditioner at your place, that’s great. If I need it because the temperatures are just so, so hot, do you mind if I come over?
Jessica: Not at all. You are more than welcome to come over anytime.
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Discussion
Jessica is telling Gary about a trip she just took to Las Vegas. It was very hot there, but she stayed cool because there was air conditioning everywhere.
Gary agrees that AC can create a comfortable environment, but he doesn’t actually use it in his normal life. He prefers to use a fan because it saves him money.
Jessica says she tries to watch how much money she spends, too, but for her, using the air conditioning is worth it. It’s easier for her to control the temperature, and she doesn’t have to worry about being too hot.
It doesn’t sound like Gary will change his mind, but he asks Jessica if he can come enjoy her cool house if his fan doesn’t work well enough. Of course, Jessica agrees. That’s what friends are for.
Do you use AC or a fan? How hot are the temperatures where you live?
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