Intro
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There are many different ways to make plans. Some people are very flexible, and they often change their plans. These people like to wait and see what will happen. But other people prefer to make plans and never change them. Their plans are etched in stone. They like to give others a guarantee that they will do what they say they will do. If a plan is etched in stone, it cannot change.
Workers usually like to have their plans etched in stone, but this can be difficult. For example, an actor might try to get a role in a movie. An agent can help her, but she will also need to do a lot of work. Until the actor signs a contract, her role is not etched in stone. It could change, or she might not get the role. Many workers today must be flexible because their jobs are not etched in stone.
Brian and Romeo are talking about their plans for the future. Find out if their plans are etched in stone in today’s English lesson.
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Dialog
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2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
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Brian: So, did you and Jessica go out? How’d it go, man?
Romeo: It was great, man. She was awesome. But the very next day, I got a job offer in New York City!
Brian: The Big Apple. No way! What’s the job?
Romeo: It’s a movie role. But it isn’t etched in stone. My agent has already bought two plane tickets.
Brian: Congratulations, man. That’s huge!
Romeo: Yeah, it totally is. But the timing could not be any worse. I mean, I finally got Jessica to go out with me, and now I’m leaving town.
Brian: How long will you be gone?
Romeo: Six months to a year. But there’s no guarantee that I’ll be back here. I mean, what if I get another job offer in New York?
Brian: You might. I guess you’ll just have to wait and see.
Romeo: Yeah. Hey, do you think Jessica will move to New York?
Brian: Whoa, slow down, dude! You’ve only gone on one date with her. Plus… Jessica will be taking over StarScoop.com.
Romeo: What? Wow. Really? That’s great! That’s a perfect job for her.
Brian: It’s something she’s always wanted.
Romeo: Has she signed the contract already?
Brian: Not yet. It’s not etched in stone. But I’m pretty sure she’s going to accept. When do you leave?
Romeo: Tomorrow. It seems like we’re all going our own separate ways.
Brian: Hey, promise you’ll come visit me in Paris.
Romeo: I promise! Hey man, good luck with you and Lily.
Brian: Thanks, man. I’ll let you know how it goes.
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Discussion
Romeo just got an important job offer to act in a movie in New York City. The role isn’t etched in stone, but he is excited. The only problem is that he really likes Jessica, and he feels bad about leaving town after only one date with her. He tells Brian about this, and Brian asks how long he will be away.
There is no guarantee that Romeo will return from New York, so he asks Brian if Jessica would move with him. Brian tells Romeo about Jessica’s new job as the StarScoop.com company president. He also tells him that she hasn’t signed the contract, yet. Although these friends are going their separate ways, Romeo can wait and see what Jessica decides to do.
Do you like to have your plans etched in stone? When was the last time you changed your plans?
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