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[English]

GEORGE SR.: So, Sheldon,

you and Dr. Sturgis figure out

your math emergency?

I'd rather not talk about it.

Me neither.

(phone ringing)

That's probably for me.

I'm really getting popular.

What's a math emergency?

That's when things don't add up. (chuckles) MISSY: Hello?

Oh, come on, guys, that was a good one.

MISSY: Mom, it's Pastor Jeff!

Mm, excuse me.

To answer your question, Georgie,

it's when a scientist is too immature

to admit when he's wrong.

Maybe you're too immature.

MEEMAW: Gentlemen, please.

I'm sorry, but when someone with way less experience

accuses me of not knowing

what I'm talking about, my hackles are up.

What's a hackle?

Well, if he's wrong, then teach him to be right

instead of berating him like a big ol' jackass.

That's very hurtful!

(door closes) Well, how 'bout that?

They do run slower.

Good news! I get to go visit a shut-in.

What the hell is going on today?

GILFORD: It's open.

MAN 1 (on TV): What's up, Schultz?

MAN 2 (on TV): Are you asking me? (chuckles)

Haven't you learned that I know nothing, I see nothing...

Hello? Mr. Gilford?

Who are you?

Hi, I'm Mary Cooper from the church.

Pastor Jeff is out sick,

so he asked me to bring over your dinner.

Steak fingers? With extra gravy.

Where's my Mr. Pibb?

Oh, right here.

You want me to open it for you?

I've got hands.

Maybe while you eat we could chat a little.

I'm old, I'm alone, I'm gonna die soon.

There, we've chatted. Okay.

If you're not in the mood for conversation,

maybe there's something else I could do for you.

Haven't had a sponge bath in a while.

Does Pastor Jeff give you a sponge bath?

Sure does.

Mr. Gilford.

No...

Lights out? In a minute.

(sighs) I may not understand exactly what's going on

with you and Dr. Sturgis, but you can't be rude to an adult.

What if they're wrong?

Doesn't matter. There are plenty of stupid people in the world,

but when they're older than you, you got to show them respect.

I understand, sir. Thank you for your incredibly wise advice.

Okay.

Did you just call Dad stupid without calling him stupid?

Yes.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
emergency ɪˈmɝːɡənsi A2	noun - a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action
immature ɪˈmætʃʊr B1	adjective - lacking complete growth, maturity, or development
hackles ˈhækəlz B2	noun - the hairs on the back of the neck that rise in response to anger or fear
berating bɪˈreɪtɪŋ B1	verb - to scold or criticize someone harshly
jackass ˈdʒækæs A2	noun - a stupid or foolish person (informal)
shut-in ʃʌt ɪn B1	noun - a person confined indoors, often due to illness or disability
chat tʃæt A1	verb - to talk informally
sponge spʌndʒ A1	noun - a porous material used for cleaning or absorbing liquids
respect rɪˈspekt A1	noun - a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something
wise waɪz A1	adjective - having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
advice ədˈvaɪs A1	noun - guidance or recommendations offered to someone
rude ruːd A1	adjective - lacking manners or politeness
admit ədˈmɪt A2	verb - to confess or acknowledge something
experience ɪkˈspɪriəns A2	noun - practical knowledge gained from living or training
accuse əˈkjuːz A2	verb - to charge someone with a fault or offense

Key Grammar Structures

• I'd rather not talk about it.

  ➔ Conditional structure with 'rather'

  ➔ 'I'd rather not talk about it' uses the conditional structure with 'rather' to express preference or avoidance.

• What's a math emergency?

  ➔ Question formation with 'what's'

  ➔ 'What's a math emergency?' uses 'what's' (contraction of 'what is') to form a question.

• That's when things don't add up.

  ➔ Present simple in time clauses

  ➔ 'That's when things don't add up' uses the present simple in a time clause to describe a general truth.

• Maybe you're too immature.

  ➔ Modal verb 'maybe' for speculation

  ➔ 'Maybe you're too immature' uses 'maybe' as a modal verb to express speculation or uncertainty.

• I'm old, I'm alone, I'm gonna die soon.

  ➔ Present continuous with 'gonna' for future

  ➔ 'I'm gonna die soon' uses 'gonna' (informal form of 'going to') to express a future action.