Now the VOA Special English Program Word and Their Stories.
A person's name is very important.Some names also have special meanings in popular American expressions.To better understand what I mean, sit back and listen,you might even want to get a cup of Joe.I mean a cup of coffee.One day,an Average Joe is working down the street.An Average Joe is a common person,either male or female.This Average Joe was lost,he did not know Jack about where he was going.By this,I mean he did not know anything about where to find things in the city.So Average Joe asked Joe Cube Public for direction to the nearest bank.Joe Cube Public is also a common person,male or female."Jearus no wings" said Joe Cube Public.This is an expression of surprise."Jearus no wings.Don't you know that all banks are closed today?It is Saturday."."For pea's sick."said Average Joe.This is also an expression used to show a feeling of surprise or disappointment."For pea's sick.I do not believe you."said Average Joe.He was been a doubting Tomas.Someone who does not believe anything he is told.At that moment,Joe Blow is working down the street with a woman.Joe Blow is also an expression for a common man.Now this Joe Blow is not working next to a Play Jam.A Play Jam is a woman who is neither ugly or pretty.She is simply plain.Now the woman with Joe Blow was a real Shi*.A beautiful woman.Average Joe asked the woman if all banks are closed on Saturday."No way hold they."she answered.This is a way of saying no,no way hold they.Many banks are open on Saturdays.Average Joe did not know either of this two people for *.That is he did not know them at all.But he followed their directions to the nearest bank.When he arrived,he walked to the desk of the chief bank employee,now this man was a true Jack of all trees.He knew how to do everything."I am here to withdraw some money.So I can pay my taxes to Uncle Sam"said Average Joe.Uncle Sam represents the United States government.This banker produced some paper and told Average Joe to sigh his Joe Ham cock at the bottom.A Joe Ham cock is a person's sighed name,a signiture.Historicly John Ham Cock was one of signers of United States Declaration of Independce.Ham Cock had a beautiful signiture.Emphasize his name larger than all the others.As Average Joe left the bank,he began to sing.But sadly Average Joe was not a good singer.He was a Johny one note.He could only sing one note. This VOA Specail English Program Word and Their Stories was written by Joe Moss.I am *.
Now the VOA Special English Program "Word and Their Stories".
A person's name is very important.
Some names also have special
meanings in popular American expressions.To better understand what I
mean, sit back and listen,you might even want to get a cup of Joe.I
mean a cup of coffee.One day,an Average Joe is working down the
street.An Average Joe is a common person,either male or female.
This
Average Joe was lost,he did not know Jack about where he was going. By
this,I mean he did not know anything about where to find things in the
city.So Average Joe asked John Cube Public for direction to the nearest
bank.John Cube Public is also a common person,male or female."Jearus no
wings" said John Cube Public.This is an expression of surprise."Jearus
no wings.Don't you know that all banks are closed today?It is
Saturday."."For pea's sick."said Average Joe.This is also an expression
used to show a feeling of surprise or disappointment."For pea's sick.I
do not believe you."said Average Joe.He was been a doubting
Thomas.Someone who does not believe anything he is told.At that
moment,Joe Blow is working down the street with a woman.Joe Blow is
also an expression for a common man. Now this Joe Blow is not working
next to a PlaneJane.A Plane Jane is a woman who is neither ugly or
pretty.She is simply plain.Now the woman with Joe Blow was a real
Shi*.A beautiful woman.Average Joe asked the woman if all banks are
closed on Saturday."No way holds they."she answered.This is a way of
saying no,no way hold they.Many banks are open on Saturdays.Average Joe
did not know either of this two people from *.
That is he did not know
them at all.But he followed their directions to the nearest bank.When
he arrived,he walked to the desk of the chief bank employee,now this
man was a true Jack of all trades.
He knew how to do everything."I am
here to withdraw some money.So I can pay my taxes to Uncle Sam"said
Average Joe.Uncle Sam represents the United States government.The
banker produced some paper and told Average Joe to sigh his Joe Ham
cock at the bottom.A Joe Ham cock is a person's sighed name,a
signiture.Historicly John Hamcock was one of signers of United States
Declaration of Independce.Hancock had a beautiful signiture.Emphasize
his name larger than all the others.As Average Joe left the bank,he
began to sing.But sadly Average Joe was not a good singer.He was a
Johny one note.He could only sing one note.
This VOA Specail English
Program "Word and Their Stories" was written by Jill Moss.I'm Faith Lapidus.
Now the VOA Special English Program Word and Their Stories.
A person's name is very important.Some names also have special meanings in popular American expressions.To better understand what I mean, sit back and listen. You might even want to get a cup of Joe, I mean a cup of coffee.
One day,an Average Joe was walking down the street. An Average Joe is a common person,either male or female.This Average Joe was lost. He did not know Jack about where he was going. By this,I mean he did not know anything about where to find things in the city.
So Average Joe asked John Q. Public for directions to the nearest bank. John Q. Public is also a common person,male or female.
"Jeez Louise" said John Q. Public.This is an expression of surprise."Jeez Louise, don't you know that all banks are closed today?It is Saturday."
"For pete's sake."said Average Joe.This is also an expression used to show a feeling like a surprise or disappointment.
"For pete's sake, I do not believe you,"said Average Joe.He was being a doubting Tomas, someone who does not believe anything he is told.
At that moment, Joe Blow was walking down the street with a woman.J oe Blow is also an expression for a common man.Now this Joe Blow was not walking next to a Plain Jane.A Plain Jane is a woman who is neither ugly nor pretty.She is simply plain.No, the woman with Joe Blow was a real Shela - a beautiful woman.
Average Joe asked the woman if all banks were closed on Saturday."No way Jose."she answered.This is a way of saying no, no way Jose.Many banks are open on Saturdays."
Average Joe did not know either of this two people for Adam.That is he did not know them at all.But he followed their directions to the nearest bank.When he arrived,he walked to the desk of the chief bank employee,now this man was a true Jack of all trees.He knew how to do everything.
"I am here to withdraw some money.So I can pay my taxes to Uncle Sam"said Average Joe.Uncle Sam represents the United States government.The banker produced some paper and told Average Joe to sign his John Hancock at the bottom. A John Hancock is a person's signed name,a signiture. Historicly, John Hancock was one of the signers of United States Declaration of Independce.Hancock had a beautiful signiture and signed his his name larger than all the others.
As Average Joe left the bank,he began to sing.But sadly Average Joe was not a good singer.He was a Johnny one note.He could only sing one note.
This VOA Specail English Program Word and Their Stories was written by Jill Moss. I am Faith Lapidus.
Now, the VOA
Special English program, Words and Their Stories.
A person’s name is
very important. Some names also have special meanings in popular American
expressions. To better understand what I mean, sit back and listen. You might
even want to get a cup of Joe, I mean, a cup of coffee.
One day, an average
Joe was walking down the street. An average
Joe is a common person – either
male or female. This average Joe was
lost. He did not know Jack about where he was going. By this, I mean he
did not know anything about where to find things in the city.
So average Joe asked John Q. Public for
directions to the nearest bank. John Q.
Public is also a common person – male
or female.
“Jeez
Louise,” said John Q. Public.
This is an expression of surprise. “Jeez
Louise, don’t you know that all banks are closed today? It is Saturday.”
“For
Pete’s sake,” said average Joe.
This is also an expression used to show a feeling like surprise or
disappointment.
“For Pete’s sake. I do not believe you,”
said average Joe. He was being a doubting
Thomas, someone who does not believe anything he is told.
At that moment, Joe
Blow was walking down the street with a woman. Joe Blow is also an expression for a common man. Now this Joe Blow was not walking next to a plain
Jane. A plain Jane is a woman
who is neither ugly nor pretty. She is simply plain. No, the woman with Joe Blow was a real Sheila– a beautiful woman.
Average Joe asked the woman if all banks were closed on Saturday.
“No
way, Jose,” she answered. This is a way of saying “no.” “No way, Jose. Many banks are open on
Saturdays.”
Average Joedid not know either of these two people from
Adam. That is, he did not know them at all. But he followed their
directions to the nearest bank.
When he arrived,
he walked to the desk of the chief bank employee. Now this man was a true Jack
of all trades. He knew how to do everything.
“I’m here to
withdraw some money so I can pay my taxes to Uncle Sam,” said average Joe. Uncle Sam represents the United States government. The banker produced some
papers and told average Joe to sign
his John
Hancock at the bottom. A John
Hancock is a person’s signed name – a
signature. Historically, John Hancock was one of the signers of the United States
Declaration of Independence. Hancock had a beautiful signature and signed his name
larger than all the others.
As average Joe left the bank he began to
sing. But sadly, average Joe was not
a good singer. He was a Johnny One Note. He could only sing
one note.
This VOA Special
English program, Words and Their Stories, was written by Jill Moss. I’m Faith
Lapidus.
Now the VOA Special English Program "Words and Their Stories".
A person's name is very important. Some names also have special meanings in popular American expressions. To better understand what I mean, sit back and listen. You might even want to get a cup of Joe. I mean a cup of coffee.
One day, an Average Joe was working down the street. An Average Joe is a common person, either male or female. This Average Joe was lost. He did not know Jack about where he was going. By this, I mean he did not know anything about where to find things in the city.
So Average Joe asked John Q Public for directions to the nearest bank. John Q Public is also a common person, male or female. "Jes Luise" said John Q Public. This is an expression of surprise. "Jes Luise, don't you know that all banks are closed today? It is Saturday." "For Pete’ssake."said Average Joe. This is also an expression used to show a feeling like surprise or disappointment. "For Pete’s sake, I do not believe you." said Average Joe. He was been a doubting Thomas. Someone who does not believe anything he is told.
At that moment, Joe Blow was working down the street with a woman. Joe Blow is also an expression for a common man. Now this Joe Blow was not working next to a plain Jane. A plain Jane is a woman who is neither ugly nor pretty. She is simply plain. Now the woman with Joe Blow was a real Sheila, a beautiful woman. Average Joe asked the woman if all banks were closed on Saturday. "No way Jose." she answered. This is a way of saying no. “No way Jose, many banks are open on Saturdays”.
Average Joe did not know either of these two people from Adam. That is he did not know them at all. But he followed their directions to the nearest bank. When he arrived, he walked to the desk of the chief bank employee. Now this man was a true Jack of all trades. He knew how to do everything. "I am here to withdraw some money. So I can pay my taxes to Uncle Sam" said Average Joe. Uncle Sam represents the United States government.
The banker produced some paper and told Average Joe to sign his John Hancock at the bottom. A John Hancock is a person's signed name, a signature. Historically John Hancock was one of the signers of the United States Declaration of Independence. Hancock had a beautiful signature and signed his name larger than all the others.
As Average Joe left the bank, he began to sing. But sadly Average Joe was not a good singer. He was a Johnny one note. He could only sing one note.
This VOA Special English Program "Words and Their Stories" was written by Jill Moss. I'm Faith Lapidus.
Now the VOA Special English Program Words and Their Stories
A person’s name is very important. Some names also have special meanings in popular American expressions. To better understand what I mean, sit back and listen. You might even want to get a cup of John. I mean a cup of coffee.
One day an average Joe was walking down the streets. An average Joe is a common person either male or female. This average Joe was lost. He did know Jack about where he was going. By this I mean he did not know anything about where to find things in the city. So average Joe asked John Q. Public for directions to the nearest bank. John Q. Public is also a common person, male or female.
Jeez Louise, said John Q. Public. This is an expression of surprise. Jeez Louise, don’t you know that all banks are close today? It is Saturday. For Pete’s sake said average Joe. This is also an expression used to show a feeling like surprise or disappointment.
For Pete’s sake, I do not believe you, said average Joe. He was being a doubting Tomas. Someone who does not believe anything he is told. At that moment, John Blow was walking down the street with a woman. John Blow is also an expression for a common man. Now this John Blow was not next a plain Jane.
A plain Jane is a woman who is neither ugly nor pretty. She is simple plain. No, the woman with John Blow was a real Shelia, a beautiful woman. Average John asked the woman if all banks were closed on Saturday. No way Jose, she answered. This is a way of saying no. No way Jose. Many banks are open on Saturdays. Average Joe did not know either of these two people from Adam. That is he did not know them at all. But he followed their directions to the nearest bank. When he arrived, he walked to the desk of chief bank employee. Now this man was a true Jack of all trades. He knew how to do everything.
I’m here to withdraw some money, so I can pay my taxi to the Uncle Sam, said Average John. Uncle Sam represents the United States government. The banker produced some papers and told average Joe to sign his John Hancock at the bottom. A John Hancock is a person’s signed name, a signature. Historically John Hancock was one of the signers of the United States Declaration of Independence. Hancock had a beautiful signature and signed his name larger than all the others.
As average Joe left the bank he began to sing. But sadly average Joe was not a good singer. He was a Johnny One Note. He could only sing One Note.
This VOA Special English Program Words and Their Stories was written by Jill Moss. I’m Faith Lapidus.
Now the voa special English program ,words and their stories. A person's name is very important. Some names also have special meanings in popular American expressions. To better understand what I mean, sit back and listen ,you might even want to get a cup of joe. I mean, a cup of coffee. One day an average Joe was walking down the street, and average Joe is a common person ,either male or female. This average Joe was lost . He did not know about where he was going. By this, I mean , he did not know anything about where to find things in the city. So average Joe asked John Q public for directions to the nearest bank. John Q Public is also a common person ,male or female. "Jezz luise",said John Q Public,"This is an expression of surprise." "Jezz luise, don't you know that all banks are closed today.It is saturday. " "For peter sake" said average Joe. This is also an expression use to show a feeling like surprise or disappointment. "For Peter Sake? I do not believe you. "said average Joe. He was being a doubting Thomas .Someone who doesn't believe anything he is told. At that moment, Joe Blow was walking down the street with a woman. Joe Blow is also an expression for a common man. Now ,this Joe Blow was not walking next to a plain Jane. A plain Jane is a woman who is neither ugly nor pretty. She is simply plain. Now the woman with Joe Blow was a real Sheila, a beautiful woman. Average Joe ask the woman if all banks were closed on saturday."No way, how they?" She answered. This is a way of saying no. No way how they. Many banks are opened on saturdays. Average Joe did not know either of these two people from Adam. That is he did not know them at all. But he follow their directions to the nearest bank. When he arrived, he walked to the desk of the chief bank employee . Now this man was a true Jack of all trades. He knew how to do everything. " I'm here to withdraw some money so I can pay my taxes to uncle Sam", said average Joe, "Uncle Sam represents the united states government. " The banker produced some papers and told average Joe to sign his John Hancock at the bottom. A John Hancock is a person's signed name . A signature . Historically, John Hancock was one of the signers of the united states declaration of Independence. Hancock had a beautiful signature and signed his name larger than all the others. As average Joe left bank ,he began to sing, but saddly average Joe was not a good singer. He was a Jonny one note. He could only sing one note.
Now the VOA Special English Program Words and Their Stories.
A person's name is very important.Some names also have special meanings in popular American expressions.To better understand what I mean, sit back and listen,you might even want to get a cup of Joe.I mean a cup of coffee.
One day,an Average Joe was walking down the street.An Average Joe is a common person,either male or female.This Average Joe was lost,he did not know Jack about where he was going.By this,I mean he did not know anything about where to find things in the city.So Average Joe asked John Q Public for directions to the nearest bank.Joe Q Public is also a common person,male or female." Jearus Luise " said Joe Q Public.This is an expression of surprise."Jearus Luise.don't you know that all banks are closed today?It is Saturday."."For pea's sick."said Average Joe.This is also an expression used to show a feeling like surprise or disappointment."For peat's sick.I do not believe you."said Average Joe.He was been a doubting Thomas.Someone who does not believe anything he is told.At that moment,Joe Blow was walking down the street with a woman.Joe Blow is also an expression for a common man.Now this Joe Blow was not walking next to a Play Jam.A Play Jam is a woman who is neither ugly nor pretty.She is simply plain.Now the woman with Joe Blow was a real Sheila.A beautiful woman.Average Joe asked the woman if all banks are closed on Saturday."No way hold they."she answered.This is a way of saying no,no way hold they.Many banks are open on Saturdays.Average Joe did not know either of these two people from Adam.That is he did not know them at all.But he followed their directions to the nearest bank.When he arrived,he walked to the desk of the chief bank employee,now this man was a true Jack of all trees.He knew how to do everything."I am here to withdraw some money.So I can pay my taxes to Uncle Sam"said Average Joe.Uncle Sam represents the United States government.The banker produced some papers and told Average Joe to sign his Joe Hamcock at the bottom.A Joe Hamcock is a person's signed name,a signiture.Historicly John Hamcock was one of signers of the United States Declaration of Independce.Hamcock had a beautiful signiture.Emphasize his name larger than all the others.As Average Joe left the bank,he began to sing.But sadly Average Joe was not a good singer.He was a Johny one note.He could only sing one note.
This VOA Special English Program Words and Their Stories was written by Jill Moss. I’m Faith Lapidus.
Now the VOA special English program: words and their stories.
A person's name is very important,some names also have special meanings in popular American expressions.To better understand what I mean, sit back and listen,you might even want to get a cup of Joe,I mean a cup of coffee.One day,an average Joe was walking down the street,and an average Joe is a common person,either a male or female.This avergae Joe is lost,he did not kown Jack about where he was going.By this,I mean he didn't kown anyting about where to find tings in the city.so avergae Joe ask John Cube Public for derections to the nearest bank,John Cube Public is also a common person,male or female."Jearus no wings" said John Cube Public,this is the expression about suprise."Jearus no wings, don't you kown that all banks are closed today,It is staturday." For pea's sick,said average Joe,this is also an expression used to show a feeling of suprise or disappointment."For pea's sick,I do not belive you."Said average Joe.He was been a doubting Tomas. So was who do not belive anyting he is told.At that moment,Joe Blow was walking down the street with a women,Joe Blow is also an expression of a common man.Now this Joe Blow was now walking next to a Play Jam.A Play Jam is a women who is neither ugly nor pretty.She is simply plain.Now the women with Joe blow was a real a shela--a beautiful woman. Average Joe asked the woman if all the banks were closed on saturday."no way holds they "she answered,this is the way the same "no,no way holds they,many banks are open on saturdays"Average Joe didn't kown either of these tow people from others.That is he did not them at all.But he follow the directions to the nearest bank.When he arrived,he walked to the desk of the chief bank employee.Now this man was a true he knew how to do everyting,"I am here to withdraw some money so I can pay my taxes to uncle sam."Said average Joe,uncle sam represents the United states government.The banker produced some papers and told average Joe to sign his Joe Ham cock on the bottom.A Joe Ham cock is a person's signed name,a signiture..Historicly John Ham Cock was one of signers of United States Declaration of Independce.Ham Cock had a beautiful signiture and signed his name larger than all the others.As Average Joe left the bank,he began to sing,but sadly average Joe is not a good singer.He was a Jony note,he could sing only note.
Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories.
A person’s name is very important. Some names also have special meanings in popular American expressions. To better understand what I mean, sit back and listen. You might even want to get a cup of Joe, I mean, a cup of coffee.
One day, an average Joe was walking down the street. An average Joe is a common person – either male or female. This average Joe was lost. He did not know Jack about where he was going. By this, I mean he did not know anything about where to find things in the city.
So average Joe asked John Q. Public for directions to the nearest bank. John Q. Public is also a common person – male or female.
“Jeez Louise,” said John Q. Public. This is an expression of surprise. “Jeez Louise, don’t you know that all banks are closed today? It is Saturday.”
“For Pete’s sake,” said average Joe. This is also an expression used to show a feeling like surprise or disappointment.
“For Pete’s sake. I do not believe you,” said average Joe. He was being a doubting Thomas, someone who does not believe anything he is told.
At that moment, Joe Blow was walking down the street with a woman. Joe Blow is also an expression for a common man. Now this Joe Blow was NOT walking next to a plain Jane. A plain Jane is a woman who is neither ugly nor pretty. She is simply plain. No, the woman with Joe Blow was a real Sheila – a beautiful woman.
Average Joe asked the woman if all banks were closed on Saturday. “No way, Jose,” she answered. This is a way of saying “no.” “No way, Jose. Many banks are open on Saturdays.”
Average Joe did not know either of these two people from Adam. That is, he did not know them at all. But he followed their directions to the nearest bank.
When he arrived, he walked to the desk of the chief bank employee. Now this man was a true Jack of all trades. He knew how to do everything.
“I am here to withdraw some money so I can pay my taxes to Uncle Sam,” said average Joe. Uncle Sam represents the United States government. The banker produced some papers and told average Joe to sign his John Hancock at the bottom. A John Hancock is a person’s signed name – a signature. Historically, John Hancock was one of the signers of the United States Declaration of Independence. Hancock had a beautiful signature and signed his name larger than all the others.
As average Joe left the bank he began to sing. But sadly, average Joe was not a good singer. He was a Johnny One Note. He could only sing one note.
This VOA Special English program, WORDS AND THEIR STORIES, was written by Jill Moss. I’m Faith Lapidus.
Now the VOA special english program, Words and their stories.
A person's name is very important,some names also have special meanings in popular American expressions. To better understand what i mean,sit back and listen, you might even want get a cup of jokes, i mean a cup of coffee.
One day,an ___ was walking down the street,and ___ is common person,eihter male or female.This aveage __ was lost . He did not know Jack about where he was going. By this, i mean, he didn't know anything where to find things in the city. So __ ask ______ for direction for the nearest bank___. John ___ is also a common person,male or female.
"Jesus ___" said John ____.This is an expression of sperice. " _______" don't you know that all banks are closed today? it is saturday. "
"_____" said this is also an expression to show a feeling sperice or disappointment _______. "________" i do not believe you" said ____.
He was being a doubting Tomas. At that moment ,Joe Blow was walking down the street with a woman. Joe Blow is also an expression for a common for man. Now ,this JOE BLOW was not walking next to a paln jane. a palin jane is a woman who is either ugly nor pretty She is simply playing. Now he woman with JOE BLOW really a shella,a beautiful woman. A JOE ask the woman if all banks are closed on saturday . "No way __ say" she said, this is a way say no. "no way , many banks are opened on saturdays. joe didn't know either of these people for . That is he didn't know them at all .But he fellow their direction to the nearest bank. When he arrived ,he walk to the desk of the chief bank employee.Now this man is true Jake all trades, he knew how to do everything .
" i am here to withdraw some money,so i can pay my texes to Uncle Sam" said ___,Uncle Sam reprensents United States Government, the bank some print papers and told to sign his john hancock at the bottom, a John Hancock is a person's signed name, a signature. John hancock is one of the signer of the United Stats Declaration of Independence, hancock has a beautiful signature ,and signed his name larger than all the others. As leave the bank, he began to sing, but sadly was not a good singer,he is johnny one note, he could only sing one note.
this is VOA Special English Program words and their stories was written by
Now, the VOA Special English Program, "Words and Their Stories".
A
person's name is very important. Some names also have special meanings in
popular American expressions. To better understand what I mean, sit back and
listen. You might even want to get a cup of Joe. I mean a cup of coffee.
One
day, an average Joe was walking
down the street. An Average Joe is a common person, either male or female. This
average Joe was lost. He did not know Jack about
where he was going. By this, I mean he did not know anything about where to
find things in the city.
So
average Joe asked John Q Public for directions
to the nearest bank. John Q Public is also a common person, male or female.
"Jeez Louise," said John Q Public.
This is an expression of surprise. "Jeez Louise,
don't you know that all banks are closed today? It is Saturday." "For
Pete’s sake," said average
Joe. This is also an expression used to show a feeling like surprise or
disappointment. "For Pete’s sake, I do not believe you," said average
Joe. He was been a doubting Thomas, someone who
does not believe anything he is told.
At
that moment, Joe Blow was working down the street with a woman. Joe Blow is
also an expression for a common man. Now this Joe Blow was not working next to
a plain Jane. A plain Jane is a woman who is neither ugly nor pretty. She is
simply plain. No, the woman with Joe Blow was a
real Sheila, a beautiful woman. Average Joe asked the woman if all banks were
closed on Saturday. "No way, Jose," she answered. This is a way of saying no. “No
way, Jose, many banks are open on Saturdays.”
Average
Joe did not know either of these two people from Adam. That is, he did not know them at all. But he followed their
directions to the nearest bank. When he arrived, he walked to the desk of the
chief bank employee. Now this man was a true Jack of all trades. He knew how to
do everything. "I am here to withdraw some money. So I can pay my taxes to
Uncle Sam," said Average Joe. Uncle Sam
represents the United States government.
The
banker produced some paper and told average Joe
to sign his John Hancock at the bottom. A John Hancock is a person's signed
name, a signature. Historically John Hancock was one of the signers of the United
States Declaration of Independence. Hancock had a beautiful signature and
signed his name larger than all the others.
As
average Joe left the bank, he began to sing. But
sadly average Joe was not a good singer. He was
a Johnny One Note.
He could only sing one note.
This
VOA Special English Program "Words and Their Stories" was written by
Jill Moss. I'm Faith Lapidus.
Now the VOA Special English Program, Words and Their Stories.
A persons’s name is very important. Some names also have special meanings in popullar American expressions. To better understand what I mean, sit back and listen. you might even want to get a cup of Joe, I mean a cup of coffee.
One day, an Average Joe was walking on the street, Average John is a common person, either male or a female. This Average John was lost, he did not know Jack about where he was going, by this. I mean he did not know anything about where to find things in the city. So Average Joe asked John Cue Public for the directions to the nearest bank. John Cue Public is also a common person, male or female, “Jees the ways, “said John Cue Public, this is an expression of surprise.” Jees the ways, don’t you know that all banks are close today? it is Saturday.” “a piece cake” said Average Joe, this is also an expression used to show feeling like surprise or disapointment. “for piece cake, I do not believe you, “said Average Joe. He was being a Doting Thomas, someone who does not believe anything he is told. At that moment, Joeg low was walking down the street with a woman, Joeglow is also an expression for a common man. Now this joeglow was not walking next to a Plain Jean , a plain Jean is a woman who is neither ugly nor pretty. She is simply plain. No, the woman was Joeglow was a Real shewa, a beautiful woman . Average joe asked the woman if all banks were closed on Saturdays .“ no way, wholesay, she answered, this is a waved thing, No, no way, whole say, many banks are open on Saturdays.”Average Joe did not know either of these two people from . that is he dind not know them at all, but he followed their directions to the nearest bank.
When he arrived, he walked to the desk of the chief bank employee, now this man man was a true Jack of all trails, he knew how to do everything. “I am here to withdraw some mony, so I can pay my taxes to Uncle Sam,” said Average joe, Uncle Sam represents the United States government . The banker produced some papers and told Average Joe to sign his John Hancock at the bottom. A John Hancock is a person’s signed name, a signature. Historically, John Hancock was one of signers of the United Stated, decoration of independence. Hancock had a beautiful name and signed his name larger than all the others.
As Average Joe left the bank, he began to sing, but sadly , Average Joe was not a good singer, he was a Johnny one note, he could only sing one note.
This VOA Special English Program. Words and their stories was written by Jill Malls, I am Fay Laptens.
Now the VOA special English program-Words and their stories.A person's name is very important, some names also have special meanings in popular American expressions. To better understand what i mean, sit back and listen.You might even want to get a cup of Joe. I mean a cup of coffee.
One day, an average Joe was walking down the street, An average Joe is a common person, either male or female.This average Joe was lost. He did not know Jack about where he was going, by this i means he did not know anything where to find things in the city. So average Joe asked John Cue Public for the direction to the nearest bank. John Cue Public is also a common person, male of famale." Jeez Lourse",said John Cue Public, this is an expression of surprise. "Jeez Lourse,don't you know that all banks are close today, it is Saturday.""For Pete's sake",said Average Joe,this is also an expression use to show a feelings like surprise or disappointment."For Pete's sake, i do not believe you."said Average Joe.He was been a doubting Tomas, someone who does not believe anything he is told. At that moment, Joe Blow was walking down the street with a woman, Joe Blow is also an expression for a common man. Now, this Joe Blow was now working next to the plain Jane, A plain Jane is a woman who is either ugly nor pretty. She is simply plain. No the woman with Joe Blow was a real Shaler-a beautiful woman.Average asked the woman if all banks were closed on Saturday."No way whole z"she answered. This is a way of saying"No,no way whole z many banks are open at Saturday " Average Joe did not know either of the these two people from Adam, that is he did not know them at all.But he follow their directions to the nearest bank. When he arrvied, he wakled to the desk of the cheif bank employee. Now this man was a true Jack of all trails, he know how to do everything." I am here to withdraw some money, so i can pay my tax to Uncle Sam. "said Average Joe. Uncle Sam represents the United States government.The banker produced some papers and told average Joe to sign his John Hancock at the bottom. A John Hancock is a person's signd name. A signature. Historically, John Hancock was one of the signers of the United States declaration of independents.Hancock has a beautiful signature and sign his names larger than all the others. As average Joe left the bank, he began to sing, but sadly, average Joe was not a good singer. He was a Johnney One Note, he could only sing one note .
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