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• Hey look, this is the best movie!
• Which movie?
• The Reaper's Diamond!
• I know. I saw it. That was a pretty good movie.
• Y'know, I sometimes see the words ‘‘PG13’’ on movie posters. Do you know what that means?
• That's the movie's rating. ‘‘G’’ stands for General Audiences. That means people of all ages can be admitted. ‘‘PG’’ stands for Parental Guidance suggested. ‘‘PG-13’’ means parents strongly cautioned. In a PG-13 movie some things may not be appropriate for children under 13 years old. ‘‘R’’ stands for RESTRICTED. Children under 17 need to be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. And ‘‘NC-17’’ means no one under 17 can be admitted.
• Wow, I never really thought about the meaning... I just figured 13 meant ‘‘13 years old’’ or something like that.
• Yup! So you are old enough to watch movies for adults with me. Lucky you!
• Kevin, the only ‘‘adult movies’’ you watch are porn, right? I think I had better pass on your offer, THANK YOU!

Grammar Check

【1】

Y'know, ～ .

= You know, ～ .

 

【2】

rating

The company's rating fell after the scandal.

 

【3】

stand for ～

‘‘What does MBA stand for?’’　

‘‘It means a Master in Business Administration.’’

 

【4】

be accompanied by ～

Return must be accompanied by the original receipt.

 

【5】

figure

I tell you what I can't figure.

 

【6】

pass on ～

‘‘Would you like to join me?’’

‘‘I think I'll pass on that one.’’