Lesson 12 -- Bob\'s Big Cookie Order

Speak English Like an American -- Lesson 12



The family is gathered around the dinner table. Bob tells them about his deal with the Village Market. He asks his kids for help baking the cookies.

Bob:     I know I've been down in the dumps since I got fired. But things are
             looking up now. The Village Market wants to sell our cookies.
Nicole: That's great news, Dad!
Bob:     But we are going to have to bake like crazy over the weekend. They want 2000 cookies by Monday.
Nicole: Two thousand cookies in three days? Don't think you've bitten more than you can chew?
Ted:     Yeah, you are going to be running around like a chicken with its head cut off.
Susan:  Fortunately, there are four of us here. You kids will have to pitch in too.
Nicole: Sorry, but I can't. I have to finish Ted's Chemistry homework and then
            I've got to get going on my election speech.
Bob:    What's that about doing Ted's Chemistry homework?
Ted:     Never mind. Amber will help out with the cookies instead of Nicole.
Susan:  For heaven's sake, Nocole. It's like pulling teath getting you to do any work around here.