Martin: Did you see that? It’s the new McQ. It does 0 to 60 in four seconds. It has amazing performance.
Asta: That car? I guess it’s nice. I like the color.
Martin: Color?! Who cares about the color? The McQ is supposed to top out at 155, but it’s been clocked at 160. Can you imagine?
Asta: No, I can’t.
Martin: It has more horsepower than any car on the market and amazing torque. You wouldn’t believe the RPMs.
Asta: So it can go fast?
Martin: Yeah, it can go fast. It’s supposed to be really responsive, too, and the reviews say that the acceleration is really smooth. I bet that’s because of the tuning.
Asta: I like cars with more trunk space.
Martin: You don’t drive a car like the McQ for its storage capacity. You drive it for speed.
Asta: My cousin doesn't like it that much. He says it doesn’t have enough legroom.
Martin: What?! Your cousin owns a McQ?
Asta: Yes, but he only drives it when his Ediger is in the shop.
Martin: How is it possible that I’ve known you for years and this is the first time you’ve mentioned this cousin to me? You know that I’m the biggest car enthusiast in the world, don’t you?
Asta: My cousin isn’t in town very often. He’s usually traveling to races.
Martin: Your cousin is a racecar driver?
Asta: Yes, didn’t I mention that either?
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
Category: Transportation
Mary: I think we should call it a day.
Will: I think we still have time to visit one more historic site and this one is amazing. They’ve done a great job with preservation and restoration.
Mary: It’s not another old castle, is it?
Will: It’s not any old castle. This one dates back to the 1300s. If we’re lucky, we’ll be in time for the last guided tour with a docent who’s knowledgeable. And I hope we have time to visit the archives, too.
Mary: Oh no, not the archives.
Will: I wonder if they’re doing reenactments to commemorate any major historical events during our time here?
Mary: If we visit this castle today, we’re not coming back. There is a lot to see in this city other than old castles and monuments.
Will: Like what?
Mary: Like art museums and stores. It would also be nice to relax a little while on vacation.
Will: But what’s art and shopping when you’re in one of the most ancient cities in the world? And there’s no time to relax. We only have four days here. We have to make the most of it. Hey, where are you going?
Mary: I think it’s time to split up. You go see your castle and I’ll explore on my own.
Will: But you won’t get the full benefits of being in one of the most ancient cities in the world.
Mary: I think I’ll survive.
Category: Transportation|Travel
Ian: Oh, look at your team. How cute! You’ve recruited the puniest players you could find.
Shannon: Are those your players? They’re humungous!
Ian: My players are the best around. They’re massive in size and massive in talent. They’ll crush your teeny-tiny team without breaking a sweat.
Shannon: Our teams are supposed to have players from the same age group, so why is it that I have normal size players and yours are gigantic? Something doesn’t smell right.
Ian: It all comes down to recruitment. I recruited the best players.
Shannon: Are you sure you don’t have a few ringers on your team, some who are a few years older than they’re supposed to be?
Ian: Of course I don’t. I can’t help it if the best players gravitated toward my team and to my better coaching. Ready to be schooled?
Shannon: I think I’d better give my team a pep talk first. A few of them look like they’re ready to bolt – or throw up!
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
Category: Daily Life