Conversation

1. Where are you from?
Name:

English

James :

Hello.

Lisa :

Hi.

James :

How are you?

Lisa :

I'm good. How are you?

James :

Good. Do you speak English?

Lisa :

A little. Are you American?

James :

Yes.

Lisa :

Where are you from?

James :

I'm from California.

Lisa :

Nice to meet you.

James :

Nice to meet you too.

2.Do you speak English?
Name:
Mary :

English
Excuse me, are you American?

Robert : No.
Mary :

Do you speak English?

Robert : A little, but not very well.
Mary :

How long have you been here?

Robert : 2 months.
Mary :

What do you do for work?

Robert : I'm a student. How about you?
Mary :

I'm a student too.

3. What's your name?
Name:
John :

English
Excuse me, what's your name?

Jessica : My name is Jessica. What's yours?
John :

John.

Jessica : You speak English very well.
John :

Thank you.

Jessica : Do you know what time it is?
John :

Sure. It's 5:10PM.

Jessica : What did you say?
John :

I said it's 5:10PM.

Jessica : Thanks.
John :

You're welcome.

4. Asking directions.
Name:
Amy :

English
Hi Michael.

Michae
Hi Amy. What's up?
l:
Amy :

I'm looking for the airport. Can you tell me how to get there?

Michael
No, sorry. I don't know.
:
Amy :

I think I can take the subway to the airport. Do you know where the
subway is?

Michael
Sure, it's over there.
:
Amy :

Where? I don't see it.

Michael
Across the street.
:
Amy :

Oh, I see it now. Thanks.

Michael
No problem.
:
Amy :

Do you know if there's a restroom around here?

Michael
Yes, there's one here. It's in the store.
:
Amy :

Thank you.

Michael
Bye.
:
Amy :

Bye bye.

5. I'm hungry.
Name:

English

Thomas : Hi Sarah, how are you?
Sarah :

Fine, how are you doing?

Thomas : OK.
Sarah :

What do you want to do?

Thomas : I'm hungry. I'd like to eat something.
Sarah :

Where do you want to go?

Thomas : I'd like to go to an Italian restaurant.
Sarah :

What kind of Italian food do you like?

Thomas : I like spaghetti. Do you like spaghetti?
Sarah :

No, I don't, but I like pizza.

6. Do you want something to drink?
Name:

English

Susan : David, would you like something to eat?
David :

No, I'm full.

Susan : Do you want something to drink?
David :

Yes, I'd like some coffee.

Susan : Sorry, I don't have any coffee.
David :

That's OK. I'll have a glass of water.

Susan : A small glass, or a big one?
David :

Small please.

Susan : Here you go.
David :

Thanks.

Susan : You're welcome.

7. That's too late.
Name:

English

Richard : Mary, would you like to get something to eat with me?
Mary :

OK. When?

Richard : At 10 O'clock.
Mary :

10 in the morning?

Richard : No, at night.
Mary :

Sorry, that's too late. I usually go to bed around 10:00PM.

Richard : OK, how about 1:30 PM?
Mary :

No, that's too early. I'll still be at work then.

Richard : How about 5:00PM?
Mary :

That's fine.

Richard : OK, see you then.
Mary :

Alright. Bye.

8. Choosing a time to meet.
Name:

English

Charles : Jennifer, would you like to have dinner with me?
Jennifer : Yes. That would be nice. When do you want to go?
Charles : Is today OK?
Jennifer : Sorry, I can't go today.
Charles : How about tomorrow night?
Jennifer : Ok. What time?
Charles : Is 9:00PM all right?
Jennifer : I think that's too late.
Charles : Is 6:00PM OK?
Jennifer : Yes, that's good. Where would you like to go?
Charles : The Italian restaurant on 5th street.
Jennifer : Oh, I don't like that Restaurant. I don't want to go there.
Charles : How about the Korean restaurant next to it?
Jennifer : OK, I like that place.

9. When do you want to go?
Name:

English

Linda : Hi Mark.
Mark : Hi.
Linda : What are you planning to do today?
Mark : I'm not sure yet.
Linda : Would you like to have lunch with me?
Mark : Yes. When?
Linda : Is 11:30AM OK?
Mark : Sorry, I didn't hear you. Can you say that again please?
Linda : I said, 11:30AM.
Mark : Oh, I'm busy then. Can we meet a little later?
Linda : OK, how about 12:30PM?
Mark : OK. Where?
Linda : How about Bill's Seafood Restaurant?
Mark : Oh, Where is that?
Linda : It's on 7th Street.
Mark : OK, I'll meet you there.

10. Ordering food.
Name:
Host :

English
Hello sir, welcome to the French Garden Restaurant. How many?

Charles : One.
Host :

Right this way. Please have a seat. Your waitress will be with you ina
moment.

Waitress
Hello sir, would you like to order now?
:
Charles : Yes please.
Waitress
What would you like to drink?
:
Charles : What do you have?
Waitress
We have bottled water, juice, and Coke.
:
Charles : I'll have a bottle of water please.
Waitress
What would you like to eat?
:
Charles : I'll have a tuna fish sandwich and a bowl of vegetable soup.

11. Now or later?
Name:

English

Elizabeth : Chris, where are you going?
Chris :

I'm going to the store. I need to buy something.

Elizabeth : Really? I need to go to the store too.
Chris :

Would you like to come with me?

Elizabeth : Yeah, let's go together.
Chris :

Would you like to go now or later?

Elizabeth : Now.
Chris :

What?

Elizabeth : Now would be better.
Chris :

OK, let's go.

Elizabeth : Should we walk?
Chris :

No, it's too far. Let's drive.

12. Do you have enough money?
Name:
Joe :

English
Laura, what are you going to do today?

Laura : I'm going shopping.
Joe :

What time are you leaving?

Laura : I'm going to leave around 4 O'clock.
Joe :

Will you buy a ham sandwich for me at the store?

Laura : OK.
Joe :

Do you have enough money?

Laura : I'm not sure.
Joe :

How much do you have?

Laura : 25 dollars. Do you think that's enough?
Joe :

That's not very much.

Laura : I think it's OK. I also have two credit cards.
Joe :

Let me give you another ten dollars.

Laura : Thanks. See you later.
Joe :

Bye.

13. How have you been?
Name:
Karen :

English
Hello Richard.

Richard : Hi Karen.
Karen :

How have you been?

Richard : Not too good.
Karen :

Why?

Richard : I'm sick.
Karen :

Sorry to hear that.

Richard : Its OK. Its not serious.
Karen :

That's good. How's your wife?

Richard : She's good.
Karen :

Is she in America now?

Richard : No, she's not here yet.
Karen :

Where is she?

Richard : She's in Canada with our kids.
Karen :

I see. I have to go now. Please tell your wife I said hi.

Richard : OK, I'll talk to you later.

Karen :

I hope you feel better.

Richard : Thanks.

14. Introducing a friend.
Name:

English

Michael :

Robert, this is my friend, Mrs. Smith.

Robert :

Hi, Nice to meet you.

Mrs.Smith : Nice to meet you too.
Robert :

Mrs. Smith, what do you do for work?

Mrs.Smith : I'm a doctor.
Robert :

Oh. Where do you work?

Mrs.Smith : New York University hospital in New York City. What do you do?
Robert :

I'm a teacher.

Mrs.Smith : What do you teach?
Robert :

I teach English.

Mrs.Smith : Where?
Robert :

At a high school in New Jersey.

Mrs.Smith : That's nice. How old are you?
Robert :

I'm 32.

15. Buying a shirt.
Name:

English

Dan : Excuse me.
Maria
Hello sir, may I help you?
:
Dan : Yes. Can I see that shirt on the top shelf please?
Maria
Sure. Here it is.
:
Dan : How much does it cost?
Maria
50 dollars.
:
Dan : 50 dollars. That's too much.
Maria
How about this one? It's on sale for only 35 dollars.
:
Dan : I don't like that one.
Maria How about the one next to the black gloves? It's very similar to theon
:
e you like.
Dan : That's nice. How much is it?
Maria
30 dollars.
:
Dan : That'll be fine.
Maria
Is this color OK, or would you like a different color?
:
Dan : That blue one's fine.
Maria
Do you need any more of these shirts?
:
Dan : Yes.

16. Asking about location.
Name:

English

Paul : Excuse me, I'm looking for the Holiday Inn. Do you know where itis?
Nancy
Sure. It's down this street on the left.
:
Paul : Is it far from here?
Nancy
No, it's not far.
:
Paul : How far is it?
Nancy
About a mile and a half.
:
Paul : How long does it take to get there?
Nancy
5 minutes or so.
:
Paul : Is it close to the subway station?
Nancy Yes, it's very close. The subway station is next to the hotel. You canwa
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lk there.
Paul : Thanks a lot.

17. Do you know the address?
Nam
e:

English

Mar
Excuse me. Do you know how to get to the mall?
k:
Bett Sure, I used to work there. Go straight for about a mile, then turnleft
y : at the light. The mall will be on the right.
Mar
Do you know the address?
k:
Bett
Yes, the address is 541 Main street.
y:
Mar
Can you write it down for me please?
k:
Bett
No problem.
y:
Mar
Is it faster if I take Highland avenue?
k:
Bett
No, that way is longer. There are more stop lights on that street.
y:
Mar
I think you're right. Thank you.
k:

18. Vacation to Canada.
Name:

English

George : What's today's date?
Sandra : It's July 5th.
George : When are you going on vacation?
Sandra : I'm leaving on Sunday. We're going to Canada.
George : Really? The day after tomorrow? That's very soon.
Sandra : Yeah I know.
George : How long are you going to stay there?
Sandra : About 2 weeks.
George : When are you coming back?
Sandra : I'm coming back on the 17th.
George : Alright. Have a nice trip.

19. Who is that woman?
Name:

English

Donna : Joseph, who is that woman?
Joseph : That's Susan.
Donna : What does she do for work?
Joseph : She's a lawyer.
Donna : Is she American?
Joseph : No, but she speaks English fluently.
Donna : She's really tall. Do you know her?
Joseph : Yes, I know her. We're friends.
Donna : Who's that man standing next to her?
Joseph : Which man?
Donna : That short guy on her right. What's his name?
Joseph : Oh, that's Matt.
Donna : He's really good looking.
Joseph : Yeah.
Donna : Do you know him?
Joseph : I don't know him, but I think my sister does.
Donna : Is he married?

20. Common questions.
Name:

English

Carol :

Brian, do you know how to speak English?

Brian :

Yes.

Carol :

Where did you learn?

Brian :

I learned in college.

Carol :

You speak really well.

Brian :

Thank you.

Carol :

How long have you been in the U.S.?

Brian :

3 weeks.

Carol :

Is your wife with you?

Brian :

Yes, she just got here yesterday.

Carol :

Have you been to California before?

Brian :

No. I've never been there.

Carol :

Have you ever been to Las Vegas?

Brian :

Yes. I went there once on a business trip.

21. The supermarket is closed.
Name:

English

Shar
Jeff, I'm going to the supermarket. Do you want to come with me?
on :
Jeff : I think the supermarket is closed now.
Shar
Oh, When does it close?
on :
Jeff : It closes at 7:00 on Sundays.
Shar
That's too bad.
on :
Jeff : Don't worry, we can go tomorrow morning. It opens at 8:00.
Shar
Alright. What do you want to do now?
on :
Jeff :

Lets take a walk for a half an hour. My sister will get here at about8:30
PM and then we can all go out to dinner.

Shar
Where does she live?
on :
Jeff : She lives in San Francisco.
Shar
How long has she lived there?
on :
Jeff : I think she's lived there for about 10 years.
Shar
That's a long time. Where did she live before that?
on :
Jeff : San Diego.

22. Do you have any children?
Name:

English

Michelle
Charles, do you have any children?
:
Charles : Yes.
Michelle
How many children do you have?
:
Charles : I have two kids. A boy and a girl.
Michelle
What are their names?
:
Charles : Jack and Stephanie.
Michelle
How old are they?
:
Charles : Stephanie is 18 and Jack is 24.
Michelle
Are they in school?
:
Charles :

Stephanie is. She goes to college in Washington and Jack works inFl
orida.

Michelle
What does Stephanie study?
:
Charles : She studies English.
Michelle
Is she here now?
:
Charles : No, she's at school.

23. Help with pronunciation.
Name:
Kim :

English
William, do you like studying English?

William I like studying English, and I can read well, but speaking can bediffic
:
ult.

Kim :

It's not that bad. If you talk to your American friends every day,you'll
learn quickly.

William
Can I ask you a question?
:
Kim :

Sure, what do you want to know?

William
I have my book from class here. How do you say this word?
:
Kim :

Laptop

William
Sorry, I don't understand. What does that mean?
:
Kim :

A laptop is a type of computer that you can carry with you. Do youun
derstand?

William
Yes, I think so. Can you say it again?
:
Kim :

Laptop.

William
Laptop. Did I pronounce that correctly?
:
Kim :

Yes, that's right. That's very good.

William
Thanks. And this word? How do you pronounce this?
:
Kim :

That word is pronounced kitchen.

William
Thanks so much. You're a good teacher.
:
Kim :

Thanks.

24. I lost my wallet.
Name:

English

Steve : Hey, How's it going?
Jessica : Not good. I lost my wallet.
Steve : Oh, that's too bad. Was it stolen?
Jessica : No, I think it came out of my pocket when I was in the taxi.
Steve : Is there anything I can do?
Jessica : Can I borrow some money?
Steve : Sure, how much do you need?
Jessica : About 50 dollars.
Steve : That's no problem.
Jessica : Thanks. I'll pay you back on Friday.
Steve : That'll be fine. Here you are.
Jessica : What are you going to do now?
Steve : I'm going to buy some books and then I'm going to the gas station.
Jessica : If you wait a minute I can go with you.
Steve : OK. I'll wait for you.

25. Phone call at work.
Name:

English

James : Hello?
Linda :

Hi, is James there please?

James : Yes. Who's calling?
Linda :

Linda.

James : One moment please.
Linda :

OK.

James : Hello?
Linda :

Hi James, it's Linda.

James : Hi Linda.
Linda :

What are you doing now?

James : I'm working.
Linda :

Are you busy?

James : Yes. It's been really busy here all day.
Linda :

What time do you get off of work?

James : 8:30PM
Linda :

I'll call you back after 8:30PM

James : OK. Talk to you later.
Linda :

Bye bye.

26. Family trip.
Name:

English

Angel
David, what have you been up to lately?
a:
David
I went on a trip with my family last week.
:
Angel
Really? Where did you go?
a:
David
We went to Europe.
:
Angel
What cities did you go to?
a:
David
London, Paris and a few other smaller cities.
:
Angel
Did you go to Berlin?
a:
David
No, We didn't go there. I'd like to go there next time.
:
Angel I think the summer is a good time to visit Berlin. It's a beautifulplace an
a:
d the people there are very nice.
David
That's what I've heard.
:
Angel I went there last year. If you want, I can give you some informationI ha
a:
ve about the city.
David
Thanks.
:

27. I went shopping.
Name:
Tom :

English
Sarah, what did you do today?

Sarah : I went shopping.
Tom :

Did you buy anything?

Sarah : Yes, I bought a few things.
Tom :

What did you buy?

Sarah : I bought this coat. Do you like it?
Tom :

Yeah, I like it a lot. It's very pretty. Where did you buy it?

Sarah : At the mall on 5th street.
Tom :

Was it expensive?

Sarah : No, it wasn't expensive. It was on sale for 20 dollars.
Tom :

That's cheap.

Sarah : I know. It was a really good deal.
Tom :

I don't think you'll need to wear it for a while. It's been really hotlately
.

28. What kind of music do you like?
Name:

English

Amy : Paul, what kind of music do you like to listen to?
Paul : All kinds, but mostly Pop, rock and classical. Why?
Amy : I have tickets to a show. Do you want to go with me?
Paul : What kind of music is it?
Amy : Pop. It's Mariah Carey.
Paul : When is it?
Amy : At 8PM tomorrow night.
Paul : Yeah, I'd like to go. Do you think we should have dinner first?
Amy : Yes, that's a good idea.
Paul : Let's eat at the restaurant across the street from my apartment.
Amy :

Oh, I think I know the place you mean. We ate there last month,right
?

Paul : Yes, that's right. You have a good memory.

29. Going to the library.
Name:

English

Kevin
Lisa, would you like to go to the library with me?
:
Lisa : OK. Do you think we can go buy a newspaper first?
Kevin
Sure. First we'll go buy a newspaper and then we'll go to thelibrary.
:
Lisa : Are we going to walk or drive?
Kevin
The weather is really nice today. Let's walk.
:
Lisa : The weather is good now, but I think it's suppose to rain thisafternoon.
Kevin
Alright, then let's take an umbrella. Is your brother coming withus?
:
Lisa : No, he's still sleeping.
Kevin
Wow, it's already 10:00AM. He must have been up late last night.
:
Lisa : Yeah, he didn't come home until 12:00AM.
Kevin
I hope he can come later.
:
Lisa : I hope so too. I'll give him a call when we get there.
Kevin
How do we get to the library from here?
:
Lisa :

It's straight down this road on the left, next to the museum. Ittakes abo
ut 10 minutes.

30. Where do your parents live?
Name:
Jason :

English
Hi Melissa, are you going home this weekend?

Melissa : No, not this weekend. I have too much work to do.
Jason :

Where do your parents live?

Melissa : My father lives in Washington DC.
Jason :

How about your mother?

Melissa : My mother died two years ago.
Jason :

Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Is your father still working?

Melissa : No, he's retired.
Jason :

Do you have any family here?

Melissa :

Yes, two of my cousins live here and my aunt and uncle live about30 miles from here
.

Jason :

Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Melissa : Yes, I have two brothers who live in New York and a sister who livesin Boston.
Jason :

Do you see them a lot?

Melissa : Not as much as I'd like to. Usually just on holidays likeThanksgiving and Christmas.

31. Can you help me find a few things?
Name:

English

Matt :

I can't find my glasses and I can't see anything. Can you help mefind a f
ew things?

Anna
No problem. What are you looking for?
:
Matt : My laptop, do you see it?
Anna
Yes, your laptop is on the chair.
:
Matt : Where's my book?
Anna
Which one?
:
Matt : The dictionary.
Anna
It's under the table.
:
Matt : Where's my pencil?
Anna
There's a pencil in front of the lamp.
:
Matt : That's not a pencil. That's a pen.
Anna
Oh, sorry. There is a pencil behind the cup.
:
Matt : How about my backpack? Do you know where that is?
Anna
It's in between the wall and the bed.
:
Matt : Where are my shoes?
Anna
They're on the left side of the TV.
:
Matt : I don't see them.
Anna
Sorry, I made a mistake. They're on the right side of the TV.
:

Matt : Thanks.
Anna
Oh, and here are your glasses. They were next to your cell phone.
:

32. Paying for dinner.
Name:
Tim :

English
Excuse me. Check please.

Waitress : OK, how was everything?
Tim :

Very nice. Thank you.

Waitress : Would you like this to-go?
Tim :

Yes, can you put it in a plastic bag?

Waitress : Sure, no problem. Here you are. That'll be 25 dollars.
Tim :

Do you take credit cards?

Waitress : Yes, we accept Visa and MasterCard.
Tim :

OK, here you are.

Waitress : Thanks. I'll be right back.
Tim :

OK.

Waitress : Here's your receipt.
Tim :

Thank you.

Waitress : You're welcome. Please come again.

33. Buying a plane ticket.
Name:

English

Ticketcle
Next please. Hello. How can I help you?
rk :
Larry :

I'd like to buy a ticket to New York.

Ticketcle
Would you like one way or round trip?
rk :
Larry :

Round trip.

Ticketcle
When will you be leaving?
rk :
Larry :

When does the next plane leave?

Ticketcle
In about 2 hours.
rk :
Larry :

I'd like a ticket for that flight please.

Ticketcle
First class or coach?
rk :
Larry :

Coach.

Ticketcle OK, let me check availability. I'm sorry. Tickets for that flight aresold
rk :
out.
Larry :

How about the one after that?

Ticketcle Let me see. Yes, that one still has seats available. Would you likeme
rk :
to reserve a seat for you?
Larry :

Yes, please.

Ticketcle
That'll be 120 dollars.
rk :
Larry :

OK.

Ticketcle
Thank you, here's your change.
rk :

34. Putting things in order.
Name:
Frank :

English
Michelle, Can you help me clean things up before we go?

Michelle
Sure. Where should I put this cup?
:
Frank :

Which cup?

Michelle
The red one.
:
Frank :

Put it on top of the table.

Michelle
How about this fruit?
:
Frank :

Oh, that goes in the refrigerator.

Michelle
And those pencils? What should I do with them?
:
Frank :

Bring those upstairs and put them in the bedroom.

Michelle
How about this pen?
:
Frank :

Give it to me. I need to use it.

Michelle
What do you want me to do with that paper over there?
:
Frank :

You can throw that away. I don't need it anymore.

Michelle
The trash is full.
:
Frank :

Alright, then please put it in a bag and take it outside.

Michelle
OK. Now what?
:

Frank :

I think we're finished. Can you please turn off the lights and shutth
e door?

Michelle
Sure.
:

35. At the restaurant.
Name:

English

Rebecc
This looks like a nice restaurant.
a:
Scott :

Yeah, it is. I come here all the time.

Rebecc
Let's sit over there.
a:
Scott :

OK.

Rebecc
Can you pass me a menu please.
a:
Scott :

Sure. What are you going to have to drink?

Rebecc
I'm going to have a glass of beer. How about you?
a:
Scott :

I think I'll have a glass of wine.

Rebecc
Do you want to order an appetizer first?
a:
Scott :

Not really, maybe we can just order some bread.

Rebecc
OK. What are you going to have to eat?
a:
Scott :

I'm not sure. I haven't decided yet. Can you recommendsomething?

Rebecc Sure, I've had the steak and the lobster before. They're both verygoo
a:
d.
Scott :

I think I'll have the lobster. What are you going to have?

Rebecc
I'm not that hungry. I think I'm just going to have a salad.
a:
Scott :

I'm gonna go to the bathroom. When the waitress comes back, willyo
u order for me?

Rebecc
Sure. No problem.
a:

36. I need to do laundry.
Na
me:

English

Eric
Hi Anna, come in.
:
Ana
Wow, your apartment is a mess.
:
Eric
I know, I didn't have time to put things away before you got here.
:
Ana
Look! Are those all your clothes on the couch?
:
Eric
Yes.
:
Ana
Are they clean?
:
Eric Actually most of them are dirty. I haven't done laundry in a while. Iusuall
:
y wait until I can do it at my parent's house.
Ana My sister and I usually go to the laundromat down the street. Whydon't y
:
ou go there?
Eric I know I should, but that place isn't very convenient. You have towait for
:
a long time.
Ana
Yes I know. I have to do it every week. Anyway, are you ready togo?
:
Eric No I'm not ready yet. I still have to brush my teeth and wash myface. Ca
:
n you wait for a few minutes?
Ana
OK, but please hurry. I think the restaurant is closing soon.
:

37. Finding a convenience store.
Name:

English

Andre
Pam, where's the closest ATM?
w:
Pam : It's not that far. Do you see that Yellow building over there?
Andre
The big one or the small one?
w:
Pam : The big one.
Andre
Yes.
w:
Pam : It's right next to it, on the right.
Andre
Do you know if there's a convenience store around here?
w:
Pam :

I don't think there's one around here. The closest one is on 3rdstreet, b
ut that's probably closed now.

Andre
I really need to get some things before I leave.
w:
Pam :

Well, you could go down to 22nd street. There are lot of storesdown the
re that are open 24 hours a day.

Andre
Can I take the subway to get there?
w:
Pam :

Yes, but that'll probably take about half an hour. You should justtake a
cab.

Andre
Won't that be expensive?
w:
Pam : No, from here I think it's only about 5 dollars.

38. Geography and direction.
Name:

English

Mandy :

Professor, where's Canada?

Professor: Canada is north of here.
Mandy :

Can you show me on the map?

Professor: Sure. Look here. Canada is north of the United States.
Mandy :

Oh, I see. Where's Mexico?

Professor: Mexico is south of the United States.
Mandy :

How about Connecticut? Where's that?

Professor: Connecticut is east of New York.
Mandy :

What state is west of Pennsylvania?

Professor: Ohio.
Mandy :

OK, Where's Los Angeles?

Professor: Los Angeles is in California. It's southeast of San Francisco.
Mandy :

Where's Boston.

Professor: Boston is in the northeast part of the country.
Mandy :

Where is Las Vegas?

Professor: Las Vegas is in the southwest.

39. I ate at the hotel.
Name:

English

Ray :

Hi Maria, did you have breakfast yet?

Maria :

Yes, I ate at the hotel with my son and my husband.

Ray :

Oh, they have good food there. What did you have?

Maria :

I had some cereal, fried eggs and orange juice.

Ray :

How was it?

Maria :

The food didn't taste very good, and actually I don't feel very wellnow.

Ray :

That's too bad. Do you want to take a break?

Maria :

No, I'm going to go back to the hotel at lunch time to lie down.

Ray :

OK. I'm going to the drug store later. Is there anything I can get foryou?

Maria :

No, that's OK. I think if I rest for a little while I'll feel better.

40. Going to the movies.
Nam
e:

English

Jerr
Ann what do you want to do tonight?
y:
Ann
I'd like to go see a movie.
:
Jerr
I heard Titanic is playing at the movie theater.
y:
Ann
Oh, I've heard that's a good movie. What time does it start?
:
Jerr
6:30PM. It's a long movie. I think it lasts for about 3 hours.
y:
Ann
Will you come and pick me up?
:
Jerr
What time?
y:
Ann I think we should get there early because they might be sold out. Is5:00
:
PM OK?
Jerr
Yes, that'll be fine. I'll meet you at your house at 5:00PM.
y:
Ann
Do you want to get something to eat before the movie?
:
Jerr I'm not sure there will be enough time for that. We can havepopcorn and
y : hot dogs at the theater if you want.
Ann I don't like the popcorn they have there. I think they put too muchsalt on
:
it.
Jerr OK then, I'll pick you up a little earlier and we can go to the Thairestaura
y : nt next to the theater, is that OK?
Ann
Yes, I like that place.
:

41. The food tastes great.
Name:

English

Patrick
How do you like the food?
:
Diane : It tastes really great. Did you cook it?
Patrick
Yes. I made it this afternoon. Would you like some more?
:
Diane : OK, just a little though. I'm really full.
Patrick
Oh. Would you like some soup instead?
:
Diane : What kind is it?
Patrick
Tomato and rice. Have you had that before?
:
Diane : No. This is my first time. How does it taste?
Patrick
It's good, try it. What do you think?
:
Diane : Wow. It is good. Did you make that also?
Patrick
Yes.
:
Diane : You're a really good cook.
Patrick
Thanks, next time I'll make chicken soup for us.
:
Diane : That sounds good. Did you study cooking in school?
Patrick No, I learned by myself. I have a good cook book that I read when Ih
:
ave time.

42. Helping a friend move.
Nam
e:

English

Pet
Kelly, will you help me take these things to the car?
er :
Kell
OK, which car do you want me to put them in?
y:
Pet
Bring them to my wife's car.
er :
Kell
Which one is hers'?
y:
Pet
The blue SUV in front of the Honda.
er :
Kell
What should I take first?
y:
Pet That chair over there, but please be careful with it. It was a giftfrom my
er : mother-in-law.
Kell Don't worry, I won't drop it. Wow, it's really heavy. I don't think Ican m
y : ove it by myself.
Pet
Let me help you with that. I don't want you to hurt your back.
er :
Kell
Where are you taking all this stuff?
y:
Pet
Didn't I tell you? We're moving to Florida?
er :
Kell You're moving now? I knew you were moving, but I thought yousaid yo
y : u were moving next month.
Pet Yes, that's true, but my wife found a new apartment on theInternet the
er : other day and she wants to move right away.

43. Visiting family.
Name:

English

Henr
Judy, your husband has a really nice car.
y:
Judy
Thanks. It's a lot better than mine, and it's new.
:
Henr
Where are you going?
y:
Judy
We're going to visit my sister in the city.
:
Henr
I didn't know your sister lives in the city, when did she move there?
y:
Judy About a year ago. She lives in an apartment on 3rd street, acrossfrom
:
the public library.
Henr I see. It's almost 5:00 PM now, don't you think there will be a lot oftraf
y:
fic?
Judy Oh, we're not driving. We're going to take the subway. The subwayonl
:
y takes about 20 minutes.
Henr Yes, but it can be very crowded around this time. I always feeluncomf
y:
ortable taking the subway.
Judy
I take the subway to work everyday, so I'm used to it now.
:
Henr
Doesn't your mother live in the city?
y:
Judy
Yes, she's lived there for about ten years.
:
Henr I remember when she moved there. Apartments were a lot cheaperth
y:
en.
Judy I know what you mean. It's hard to find anything that's reasonableno
:
w.
Henr Have a good time. Next time you're free, give me a call and we'll gopla
y:
y poker.
Judy
See you later.
:

44. Looking at vacation pictures.
Na
English
me:
Ka
thy Jim, I heard you took a trip to San Diego. Is that right?
:
Ji
Yeah, I just got back this morning.
m:
Ka
thy That sounds really nice. What did you do there?
:
Well, we were only there for three days, so we didn't do too much.We wen
Ji
t shopping and went out to dinner a few times. At night wewalked around
m:
the city with some friends.
Ka
thy Did you take any pictures?
:
Ji
Yes, I have them with me. Do you want to look at them?
m:
Ka
thy Sure, I love looking at photos.
:
Ji This one is of my wife and me on the beach, and this one is ourdaughter E
m : mily standing next to my wife.
Ka
thy Your daughter looks like her mother.
:
Ji
I know, they look very similar.
m:
Ka
thy Where was this picture taken?
:
Ji
That was taken at the train station before we left.
m:
Ka
thy Did you have time to go to the zoo?
:

Ji
No, not this time. We went there last time.
m:
Ka
thy It looks like you all had a nice time.
:
Ji
Yeah, it was a lot of fun.
m:

45. Ordering flowers.
Name:

English

Receptioni
Good afternoon, how may I help you?
st:
Ryan :

Hi, I'd like to order some flowers.

Receptioni
Who are they for?
st:
Ryan :

They're for my Wife. Her name is Samantha.

Receptioni
What kind of flowers would you like?
st:
Ryan :

I don't know. I don't know too much about flowers. Can yourecom
mend something?

Receptioni
OK. What's the reason you are sending her flowers?
st:
Ryan :

Today's her birthday and she told me she wants me to buy herflow
ers.

Receptioni
Do you know what kind of flowers she likes?
st:
Ryan :

I'm not sure. I know I should know that, but I can't rememberright
now.

Receptioni
Well, they're for your wife, so I think you should give her roses.
st:
Ryan :

Roses will be fine.

Receptioni
What color?
st:
Ryan :

I think red would be nice.

Receptioni
Do you want to pick them up or should we deliver them?
st:
Ryan :

Can you deliver them please.

Receptioni
What's the address?
st:

Ryan :

241 Main street.

46. Leaving a message.
Name
:

English

Laur
Hello?
a:
Jack
Hi, is Heather there please?
:
Laur
Sorry, I think you have the wrong number.
a:
Jack
Is this 617-228-2289?
:
Laur
Yes. Who are you looking for again?
a:
Jack
Heather Johnson.
:
Laur Oh, I thought you said Laura. Sorry about that. This is the rightnumber,
a : but Heather's not here right now.
Jack
Do you know where she went?
:
Laur She went to the store to buy some groceries. Would you like toleave a m
a : essage?
Jack
Yes, would you please tell her Eric Martin called?
:
Laur Hi Eric, this is her roommate Kathy. I met you a couple months agoat the
a : Christmas party.
Jack
Oh, yes. How are you?
:
Laur
Good. Heather will be back in about 20 minutes. I'll tell her youcalled.
a:
Jack
OK. Thanks.
:
Laur
Bye bye.
a:

47. Talking about the weather.
Na

English

me:
Tin
Hello?
a:
Jo
Hi Tina, It's Joe.
e:
Tin
Hi Joe.
a:
Jo
How's the weather there today?
e:
Tin
It's really cold. It snowed all day and the schools closed early.
a:
Jo
What's the temperature?
e:
Tin
It's 30 degrees now. It was even colder this morning.
a:
Jo
Have you heard what the weather is going to be like tomorrow?
e:
Tin I was watching the news a little earlier. They said it's probablygoing to sno
a : w tomorrow.
Jo
I really don't like the winter. I wish it were summer.
e:
Tin
Me too. How's the weather where you are?
a:
Jo It's not too bad, but it's pretty cold here too. It was about 45 todayand it r
e : ained this afternoon. I heard it's going to be a little warmertomorrow.

48. Making plans.
Nam
e:

English

Tom
It's almost Christmas. What are you doing this weekend?
:
Sar
Nothing special, just working. Why do you ask?
a:
Tom Well, I still haven't finished my Christmas shopping. Do you want togo sh
:
opping with me this weekend?
Sar I'd like to, but I'm not sure if I can. Work has been really busylately. Why
a : don't we go on Friday instead?
Tom Friday's not good. I think the stores will be very crowded and Ihave to w
:
ork.
Sar OK, then let's try to go this weekend. I should know if I can go byFriday. I
a : s it OK if I call you then?
Tom
Yeah, that's fine.
:
Sar
What's your number?
a:
Tom 233-331-8828. Let me give you my email address too. It'
:
[email protected]
Sar
OK, I'll talk to you soon.
a:
Tom
OK.
:

49. Meeting a friend.
Name:

English

Vicky : Hello?
Ben : Hi Vicky.
Vicky : Are you there yet?
Ben : Yes.
Vicky : I just got off the subway. I'm almost there. Sorry I'm late.
Ben : That's no problem. I just wanted to tell you I'm inside.
Vicky : Where are you?
Ben : On the second floor.
Vicky :

Should I come to the second floor or do you want to come to thefirst fl
oor?

Ben : Come upstairs.
Vicky : What?
Ben : Oh, Can you hear me OK? I said, come to the second floor.
Vicky : Oh, OK. What are you doing there?
Ben : Just looking at some books on how to learn English.
Vicky : Do you want to get something to eat later?
Ben : No, I'm still full from dinner.
Vicky : What do you want to do?

Ben : I don't know for sure. When you get here we'll talk about it.
Vicky : OK, see you soon.
Ben : Bye.

50. I'm a student.
Name
:

English

Rach
Craig, what do you do for work?
el :
Craig
I'm still a student.
:
Rach
What school do you go to?
el :
Craig
Boston University.
:
Rach
That's a good school. What do you study?
el :
Craig
I'm studying English, math, and history. My major is English.
:
Rach
How long have you been studying English?
el :
Craig
More than six years.
:
Rach
That's a long time.
el :
Craig
Yeah, I started to learn English when I was in high school.
:
Rach
No wonder your English is so good.
el :
Craig Actually, it's not that good. I can read but I can't speak very well. Ihave
:
n't had a lot of chance to practice.
Rach
I see. Talking with other people is very important.
el :
Craig
Yes, but I still don't have many friends here yet.
:
Rach
I'm having a party tonight at my apartment. You should come.
el :
Craig
Oh thanks for inviting me. I'd love to come.
:

51. Studying for exams.
Name:

English

Shaw
Hi Kim.
n:
Kim : Hey Shawn, good to see you again.
Shaw
How have you been?
n:
Kim :

OK, I didn't sleep much last night though. I stayed up until 2AMstudyin
g for an exam.

Shaw I was up late last night too. The semester is almost over. I've hadexam
n:
s all week.
Kim : Are you going back to California after you graduate?
Shaw I think so. After I graduate I'll probably go back home and try to geta jo
n:
b.
Kim : Do you know where you'd like to work?
Shaw
Not yet, but I want to be an English translator.
n:
Kim :

That'd be really cool. I'd like to be a translator too, but I don't thinkmy
English is good enough.

Shaw Don't worry about that. Your English is better than most of myclassmat
n:
es.
Kim : Thanks. Where are you going now?
Shaw
I'm going to study at the library. I have to take an exam tomorrow.
n:
Kim : Me too. How late does the library stay open?
Shaw
I think it's open until 11:30PM.
n:
Kim : OK, Good luck.
Shaw
You too.
n:

52. Did you get my message?
Nam
e:

English

Ang
Hello?
ela :
Dan
Hi Angela, it's Dan.
:
Ang
Hi Dan. How are you?
ela :
Dan
Good.
:
Ang
I called you yesterday. Did you get my message?
ela :
Dan Yes, I was taking a shower when you called. I saw that you calledand I
:
tried to call you back, but I think your phone was off.
Ang No problem. I wanted to remind you that my friend is gettingmarried n
ela : ext week. You're still coming to the wedding with me,right?
Dan
Oh, is that next week?
:
Ang
Yes. Did you forget?
ela :
Dan
No, of course not. I already bought them a present.
:
Ang That's good. I want to invite Megan also. Next time you see her,can you
ela : tell her for me.
Dan
Sure. Does she know your friend?
:
Ang Yes, I think they might have gone to the same college or somethinglike
ela : that. I'm not exactly sure how they know each other.
Dan
Are we all going to drive together?
:
Ang
Yes. I'll pick you up first, and then we'll go get Megan.
ela :

53. Making a doctor's appointment.
Name:

English

Adam : Hi, I'd like to see the doctor, please.
Recept
Do you have an appointment?
ionist:
Adam : No.
Recept
When would you like an appointment?
ionist:
Adam : Is today possible?
Recept
Yes. Today is fine. What time would you like?
ionist:
Adam : As soon as possible. My stomach really hurts.
Recept
Please wait a moment. I'll see if the doctor is available.
ionist:
Adam : OK.
Recept Sorry, he's with a patient right now. It's probably going to beabout a
ionist: nother 30 minutes. Would you mind waiting a littlelonger?
Adam : No problem.
Recept
May I see your insurance card please.
ionist:
Adam : Here you are.
Recept
Thanks. That's going to be 25 dollars for today's visit.
ionist:
Adam : Really? I didn't think it would be that much.
Recept
I know how you feel.
ionist:
Adam : I'll pay with cash.

54. Mail.
Na
me:

English

Bill
Hey Jane, did you get the mail yet?
:
Jan Yes. I picked it up this morning. There were a few bills and a letterfrom
e : my mother. There was also a lot of junk mail.
Bill
Was there anything for me?
:
Jan I don't remember, let me check. Yes, it looks like there's somethinghere f
e : or you.
Bill
Who's it from?
:
Jan
The American Embassy.
e:
Bill
My hands are dirty. Will you open it for me?
:
Jan
Sure.
e:
Bill
What does it say?
:
Jan
It says your passport is ready. You can pick it up anytime.
e:
Bill
Do you think you can drive me there?
:
Jan
Sure, when?
e:
Bill I think we should go get it now. I'm going to wash my hands andthen we'
:
ll go. Is that OK?
Jan
That's fine.
e:

55. I have a cold.
Name
:

English

Tracy
How are you feeling?
:
Alan : I still have a cold.
Tracy
Still? It's been over a week now, hasn't it?
:
Alan : Yeah, its been a while. I started feeling this way last Monday.
Tracy
Are you feeling any better?
:
Alan : A little. I took some medicine this morning and I feel a little betternow.
Tracy
What's wrong?
:
Alan : I have a bad cough.
Tracy
Did you go see the doctor yet?
:
Alan : Not yet, I might go tomorrow.
Tracy
I'm going to the drug store now, can I get you anything?
:
Alan : Yes, if it's not too much trouble, would you get me some tissues.
Tracy
Sure. Anything else?
:
Alan : No, that's it.
Tracy OK, I'll be back in about an hour. If you think of anything else youneed,
:
give me a call.
Alan : Thanks.

56. Dinner invitation.
Name:

English

Barb
Hi James, it's good to see you again.
ara :
Jame
Hi Barbara.
s:
Barb
Are you here for work?
ara :
Jame
Yes.
s:
Barb
Is Steve with you?
ara :
Jame
No I'm here alone. Steve couldn't come this time.
s:
Barb
How long will you be staying?
ara :
Jame
4 days. I'm going back on Friday.
s:
Barb My brother and I are getting together for dinner. Do you want tocome
ara : with us?
Jame Yeah, that would be nice. I have a meeting in an hour. I can meetyou a
s:
fterwards, if that's OK. The meeting shouldn't last long.
Barb
That's fine. Who is your meeting with?
ara :
Jame
The Boston Insurance Company. I'll call you when it's over.
s:
Barb
OK.
ara :
Jame Can I use your phone? I left mine in the car and I want to call themto g
s:
et directions.
Barb
Sure, here you go.
ara :

57. Send me the directions.
Name:

English

Frank
Hello?
:
Pam : Hi Frank, it's Pam.
Frank
Hey Pam, what's up?
:
Pam : Not much. Where are you?
Frank
I'm in the car driving home.
:
Pam :

When you get home will you send me an email with directions tothe pa
rty tonight?

Frank
Sure, no problem.
:
Pam : When do you think you'll get home?
Frank
I don't know, maybe in about 30 minutes or so. There's a lot oftraffic.
:
Pam :

I have to go out soon. Can you just send me a text message withthe a
ddress instead.

Frank
OK, I'll do that as soon as I get home.
:
Pam : Thanks a lot. Drive carefully.
Frank
OK, I'll see you tonight.
:
Pam : Bye.

58. Bad cell phone reception.
Name:

English

Sharon
Hello?
:
George Hi Sharon it's George again. What time do you think you'll get tothe p
:
arty tonight?
Sharon
Sorry, what did you say?
:
George Hello, can you hear me? I said what time do you think you'll begettin
:
g to the party?
Sharon
Sorry, I can't hear you.
:
George
Can you hear me now?
:
Sharon
No, not very clearly. It's really noisy here.
:
George
It might be my cell phone, I don't think I have very good reception.
:
Sharon
Oh, that's OK.
:
George
Can I call you right back?
:
Sharon
OK.
:

59. Going to the gym.
Name:

English

Tiffan
Ed, what should we do today?
y:
Ed :

I have been studying all week. I'd like to exercise.

Tiffan
Me too. Let's go to the gym.
y:
Ed :

Good idea. What are we going to do there?

Tiffan
We can lift weights or play basketball.
y:
Ed :

I like to play basketball. Are you good at it?

Tiffan Not really, but I like to play. I use to play a lot when I was in school,but
y:
now there's no time.
Ed :

I know what you mean. I use to play soccer a lot. Do you think wecan
play soccer there?

Tiffan
No, there's not enough room. I think it's better if we play outside.
y:
Ed :

OK, maybe we can go play soccer later this afternoon.

Tiffan It's too cold outside today. Let's wait until the weather gets a littlewar
y:
mer.
Ed :

OK.

60. Car accident.
Name:

English

Shannon : Anthony, are you OK?
Anthony : I'm OK now, but I got into an car accident this morning.
Shannon : Were you hurt?
Anthony : No, but my neck is still a little sore.
Shannon : What happened?
Anthony :

I wasn't paying attention and I hit a car that stopped in front of m
e.

Shannon : Were the people in the other car all right?
Anthony : Yes, they're fine. I wasn't going very fast.
Shannon : Were you wearing a seatbelt?
Anthony : Yes.
Shannon : Did the police come?
Anthony : Yeah, I called them on my cell phone right after it happened.
Shannon : Do you want me to drive you home?
Anthony : No, I need to go get my car fixed this afternoon.

61. Doctor's visit.
Name:

English

Doctor : Hello Mrs. Wilson.
Mrs.Wils
Hi Doctor.
on :
Doctor : How are you feeling?
Mrs.Wils
I don't feel good.
on :
Doctor : What's bothering you?
Mrs.Wils
I have a stomachache and a headache.
on :
Doctor : Where does it hurt?
Mrs.Wils
Here.
on :
Doctor : Do you have a fever?
Mrs.Wils
No, I don't think so.
on :
Doctor :

OK. Let me look at your throat. Open your mouth. Your throat'sred.
Does it hurt?

Mrs.Wils
Yes. It's sore.
on :
Doctor : When did it start to feel this way?
Mrs.Wils
Last week.
on :
Doctor :

I think you have a virus. It might be the flu. I'm going to give you ap
rescription for some medicine.

Mrs.Wils
Thank you.
on :
Doctor :

Try to get some rest, and be sure to drink lots of water and orangeju
ice.

62. Making a hotel reservation.
Name:

English

Receptionis
Hello, Marriott Hotel, how may I help you?
t:
Nancy :

Hi. I'd like to make a reservation.

Receptionis
Just a moment. OK, for what date?
t:
Nancy :

July 25th.

Receptionis
How many nights will you be staying?
t:
Nancy :

2 nights. What's the room rate?

Receptionis 75 dollars a night plus tax. Would you like me to reserve a roomf
t:
or you?
Nancy :

Yes please.

Receptionis
Your name?
t:
Nancy :

Nancy Anderson.

Receptionis
Miss Anderson, how will you be paying?
t:
Nancy :

Visa.

Receptionis
Card number please.
t:
Nancy :

4198 2289 3388 228.

Receptionis
Expiration date?
t:
Nancy :

1/9/2012

Receptionis
OK, You're all set. We'll see you on the 25th.
t:

63. I changed my mind.
Name:

English

Ellen : Kevin, what would you like to do?
Kevin
I don't know. Maybe watch TV.
:
Ellen :

That's a good idea. We're going shopping later so I think you shouldres
t for a while.

Kevin
I don't think I want to go anymore.
:
Ellen : What do you mean? I thought you said we were going shopping.
Kevin
I know, but I changed my mind. I'm too tired.
:
Ellen : Well, I still have a lot of stuff to buy. When do you think we'll go?
Kevin
Maybe tonight.
:
Ellen : OK, would you mind if I use your phone?
Kevin
Sorry I don't have signal.
:
Ellen : Are you kidding? I usually have really good reception here.
Kevin
My phone is very old and it doesn't work very well.
:
Ellen : What if I take it outside?
Kevin
Yes, that's fine. It works well outside.
:

64. Do you want to play a game?
Name:

English

Erica : Andrew, would you like to play a game?
Andre
OK, what kind of game?
w:
Erica : Lets play cards? Do you know how to play Blackjack?
Andre
Yes, that's an easy game. I don't want to play that right now.
w:
Erica : OK, Do you remember how to play poker?
Andre
I think so, but you're going to have to explain the rules to meagain.
w:
Erica : OK. Look at this piece of paper. It has all the rules on it.
Andre OK, yes. I remember now. I think the last time we played thisgame, y
w:
ou won and I lost.
Erica : Yes, that was fun.
Andre
OK, let's play, but this time I don't want to bet money.
w:
Erica : OK, we won't bet. We'll just play for fun.

65. Birthday present.
Name:

English

Jimm
Angela, come in.
y:
Angel
Happy Birthday!
a:
Jimm
Thanks. I can't believe you remembered that.
y:
Angel Well, I have a calendar in my computer. It helps me rememberthings li
a:
ke that. What are you up to?
Jimm
I'm reading a book my cousin gave me for my birthday.
y:
Angel Let me see. Oh, I have this book at home. I want to give you apresent
a:
too.
Jimm Wow, it's a guitar. I already have one, but I like this one better.Thank y
y:
ou.
Angel
You're welcome. Do you know how to play the guitar?
a:
Jimm
Yeah, I know how to play. My father taught me when I was young.
y:
Angel
Will you play it now? I want to listen to some music.
a:
Jimm
OK. Do you know this one?
y:
Angel Yeah, I've heard that one. I could sing that song when I was inmiddle s
a:
chool.
Jimm It's an old one. It makes me feel old. When I was in college theyuse to
y:
play it on the radio all the time.

66. Checking into a hotel.
Name:

English

Receptio
Good evening.
nist:
Jim :

Hi. Do you have any vacancies tonight?

Receptio
Yes. The rate is 55 dollars.
nist:
Jim :

Do the rooms have internet access?

Receptio We have wireless. If you have a computer you can use thewireless n
nist:
etwork for an additional 5 dollars.
Jim :

OK, I'd like a room please.

Receptio
Would you like a smoking or a non-smoking room?
nist:
Jim :

Non-smoking.

Receptio
How will you be paying?
nist:
Jim :

Visa. Here you are.

Receptio
How many people?
nist:
Jim :

Two.

Receptio
Would you like a king size bed or two double beds?
nist:
Jim :

King size please.

Receptio You're in room 237. It's on the second floor. Here's your key.Sign he
nist:
re please.
Jim :

What time is checkout?

Receptio
11:30AM
nist:

67. Sending a package.
Name:

English

Cathy : Hello, how may I help you?
Alex : I'd like to send this package to California.
Cathy : Would you like to send it overnight or by regular mail?
Alex : How much is it to send it overnight?
Cathy : 20 dollars
Alex : And by regular mail?
Cathy : 12 dollars.
Alex : I'd like it to get there tomorrow.
Cathy :

Please fill out this form. When you're finished, come back to thiswind
ow.

Alex : OK, I think I'm done, is this correct?
Cathy : Yes, that's right.
Alex : I'd also like to mail this letter.
Cathy : Do you need to buy stamps?
Alex : Yes.
Cathy :

A book of stamps costs 3 dollars. So that'll be 23 dollars foreverythin
g.

Alex : Oh, I forgot my wallet in the car. I'll be right back.

68. I have allergies.
Name:

English

Beth : Patrick, why didn't you call me last night? I was worried about you.
Patrick
Sorry, I was sick. I went to bed early.
:
Beth : What's wrong?
Patrick
I had a cough and my eyes were really dry.
:
Beth : Are you better now?
Patrick
Yes, I'm feeling a lot better. Much better than yesterday.
:
Beth : Do you have allergies?
Patrick Yes. Last time I went to the doctor, he did some tests and told me Ihave allergies. It gets worse in t
:
he spring.
Beth : What time did you wake up this morning?
Patrick
Around 9:30AM.
:
Beth : Are you going to work today?
Patrick
No. I think I'll just stay home and watch TV. I can work from hometoday.
:
Beth : Good. Get some rest and I'll bring over some food later.
Patrick
Thanks.
:

69. Josh works at a software company.
Name:

English

Josh : Hi Rachel!
Rachel
Hi Josh! It's been a long time. Where are you working now?
:
Josh : I work at a software company downtown. I'm an engineer.
Rachel
That's interesting. What kind of software do you write?
:
Josh : It's a database for small businesses.
Rachel
Does your company have a website?
:
Josh : Yes.
Rachel
What's the website address?
:
Josh : www.sun.com
Rachel
How can I get the software?
:
Josh : You can download it from the website. It's very popular and it'sfree.
Rachel
OK, I'll do that. I have to go now. It was really nice seeing youagain.
:
Josh :

It was nice seeing you too. Email me next week and we'll gettogether
for coffee.

Rachel
My computer is broken so I can't send email right now. Can I callyou?
:
Josh : Sure, my number is 233-288-2328.

70. Listening to music.
Name:

English

Bill :

What are you listening to?

Lucy : I'm listening to the radio.
Bill :

I know that. Who are they playing?

Lucy : Guess.
Bill :

I think that's the Beatles, right?

Lucy : That's right. How did you know that?
Bill :

In my country everyone knows who they are. They're famous.

Lucy : Really?
Bill :

Of course. My parents saw them at a concert a long time ago.

Lucy : Did you know that they're from England?
Bill :

Yes, of course.

Lucy : What kind of music do you usually listen to?
Bill :

I listen to everything, but my favorite is Pop.

Lucy : I see. Who's your favorite singer?
Bill :

Celine Dion.

Lucy : I like her too. She's got a great voice.

71. Taking a taxi.
Name:

English

Taxidriv
Hello Miss, do you need a taxi?
er :
Mary :

Yes.

Taxidriv
Do you have any luggage?
er :
Mary :

Just these two suitcases.

Taxidriv
OK, I'll put them in the back for you. Where are you going?
er :
Mary :

The Comfort Inn.

Taxidriv
I think there are two in Boston. Which one are you going to?
er :
Mary :

The one downtown.

Taxidriv
Is this your first time in Boston?
er :
Mary :

No. I've been here many times. I come here for work all the time.Do
you know how long it'll take?

Taxidriv
It shouldn't take long. Probably about 15 minutes.
er :
Mary :

Wow, it looks like the traffic is really bad.

Taxidriv
Yeah, there might be an accident up ahead.
er :
Mary :

OK, then stop at the next intersection. I'm gonna get out there andt
ake the subway.

72. We're not lost!
Name
:

English

Linda
Are you hungry?
:
Robe
No, why?
rt :
Linda We've been driving for a long time. I think we'd better find someplace t
:
o eat soon.
Robe
No, I'm OK. We're late so we'd better not stop.
rt :
Linda We've passed that same store three times already. I think we'relost. W
:
e should ask someone for directions.
Robe
We're not lost.
rt :
Linda
I've never gone this way before. Do you know where you're going?
:
Robe
Yes, this road goes through town. It's faster than the highway.
rt :
Linda
OK. Would you mind driving a little slower please?
:
Robe
Sure, no problem.
rt :
Linda
Did you see that sign back there? I think this is a one way street.
:
Robe
No, I didn't see it. I'm going to have to turn around.
rt :
Linda
You can't turn around here. I think you should let me drive.
:
Robe
I think you're right. I'm getting tired.
rt :

73. Help me find my purse.
Name:

English

Barbara : Adam, can you do me a favor?
Adam :

Sure.

Barbara : I can't find my purse. Can you help me?
Adam :

No problem, I'll help you look for it.

Barbara : Thanks.
Adam :

What color is it?

Barbara : It's black.
Adam :

Did you look in the kitchen?

Barbara : Yes, I already looked there.
Adam :

I'll look in the living room.

Barbara : Did you find it?
Adam :

No. It's not in there. When was the last time you saw it?

Barbara : I had it when I went to the library this morning.
Adam :

Do you think you might have left it there?

Barbara : Maybe. I'll call the library and ask them if anyone found it.
Adam :

Wait! Is this it?

Barbara : Yes, That's it. That's my purse. Thanks for helping me find it.

74. Taking pictures.
Name
:

English

Willia
Excuse me, sir, will you take a picture of us?
m:
Susa
Sure. This is a really nice camera.
n:
Willia
Thanks, my parents gave it to me.
m:
Susa
How do you use it?
n:
Willia
You press this button here.
m:
Susa Come a little closer. Wait, that's too close. Move a little to the left.Move
n:
back a little farther. OK, stay right there.
Willia
Do you mean here?
m:
Susa
Yes, that's good. Oh, I can't get it to work.
n:
Willia
You need to hold down the button for about 3 seconds.
m:
Susa
OK I got it, are you ready?
n:
Willia
Yes.
m:
Susa
Smile.
n:

75. I dropped your calculator.
Name:

English

Thom
Hi Tracy. What's going on?
as :
Tracy : Hi Thomas. I'm waiting in line to buy a DVD player.
Thom
The line is too long. Why don't you come back tomorrow.
as :
Tracy : I think you're right. They're going to close soon.
Thom
Let's go get some coffee.
as :
Tracy :

OK. Wait a minute, I have to get something out of my purse. Willyou h
old this for me?

Thom
Sure. Oops.
as :
Tracy : What happened?
Thom
I dropped your calculator. Is it broken?
as :
Tracy :

I'm not sure. Let me have a look. No, I don't think it's broken. Thebutt
on came off though. I can fix it.

Thom
Sorry about that.
as :
Tracy :

Don't worry about it. I do that all the time. If it is broken, I haveanoth
er one in my car.

76. I brought you an apple.
Name:

English

Richard
Hey, how did you get here?
:
Jennifer
I rode my bike.
:
Richard
Are you serious? Why did you do that? I could have picked you up.
:
Jennifer That's OK, I didn't want to bother you. I know you don't like towake
:
up early.
Richard
That's so nice of you. Aren't you cold?
:
Jennifer
No, not really. I wore a coat.
:
Richard
What's in the bag?
:
Jennifer
It's a special type of apple.
:
Richard
Oh. Can I try one? It's very sweet.
:
Jennifer I put sugar on it. These apples are really good. They were only 30ce
:
nts each.
Richard
Aren't those more expensive than the ones at the supermarket?
:
Jennifer
Yeah, they're more expensive, but they taste better.
:
Richard
Did you buy any other fruit?
:
Jennifer
Well, besides the apples, I bought oranges and bananas.
:

77. My mother-in-law is coming tomorrow.
Name
:

English

Lisa : Hello?
Jame
Hi. Are you still up?
s:
Lisa : Yes.
Jame
You sound tired, is everything OK?
s:
Lisa :

Yeah, everything's fine. I'm just getting ready to go to bed. It'sbeen a r
eally long day.

Jame Do you have time to get some coffee with me later? I havesomething I
s:
want to talk to you about.
Lisa : No, sorry. Not today. I have to get up early tomorrow.
Jame
Oh, What are you going to do tomorrow?
s:
Lisa :

My mother-in-law is coming over so I have to get up early andclean the
house.

Jame
I see.
s:
Lisa : Are you free tomorrow?
Jame Yes, in the afternoon. I have to finish something I'm working on,but I'll
s:
be free after 3:30.
Lisa : Do you want to get together after you finish work?
Jame
Do you think you'll have time?
s:
Lisa : Yeah, my mother-in-law will be leaving here around 2PM.

78. Jim cancelled the meeting.
Nam

English

e:
Jess
Hey, I just talked to Jim.
ica :
Mar
What did he say?
k:
Jess
He said he had to cancel the meeting this afternoon.
ica :
Mar
Oh, I see.
k:
Jess
Is there a problem?
ica :
Mar No, It's not a big deal. He and I were supposed to talk to some newcusto
k : mers today.
Jess
Sorry to hear that.
ica :
Mar
It's OK. This has been happening quite a bit recently.
k:
Jess
That's strange. I wonder why?
ica :
Mar His wife has been sick, so sometimes he has to go home early totake car
k : e of her.
Jess
I see. How's work been going?
ica :
Mar Things are slow right now. Would you mind if I borrow your phone,mine's
k : out of batteries and I have to call my boss to tell him aboutthis.
Jess
OK, let me go get it. Its in the car.
ica :

79. Bill got fired.
Na
me:

English

Joh
Hello?
n:
An
Hi John, sorry for calling so late, I hope I didn't wake you up.
n:
Joh
Actually, I was just finishing some work. I haven't gone to bed yet.
n:
An
Did you hear Bill got fired yesterday?
n:
Joh
No. I didn't hear that. Are you sure?
n:
An
Yeah, Sarah told me this afternoon. She was pretty upset about it.
n:
Joh
That's too bad. Bill's a nice guy.
n:
An
Yeah, I know.
n:
Joh
Why did they fire him?
n:
An
She didn't say.
n:
Joh I see. Well, if you talk to Sara again, tell her there's a job openingat my c
n : ompany. Bill can have an interview this week if he wants.
An
Oh, thank you so much. I'll call her and tell her.
n:

80. Nervous about surgery.
Name:

English

Karen
Hi Jim.
:
Jim :

Hi Karen. You look upset, what's wrong?

Karen
It's nothing. I'm just a little nervous.
:
Jim :

Is everything all right?

Karen
Well, I'm having surgery tomorrow on my finger.
:
Jim :

What's wrong with your finger?

Karen
I broke it the other day playing basketball.
:
Jim :

Oh, that's terrible.

Karen
Yeah, it's been bothering me since that day.
:
Jim :

Are you afraid of having surgery?

Karen
Yes. I've never had surgery before.
:
Jim :

I wouldn't worry. I had to have surgery on my leg last year.Everything
went fine.

Karen
Were you nervous before the surgery?
:
Jim :

A little. Who's your doctor?

Karen
Dr. Allen.
:
Jim :

Oh, I've heard he's really good. I don't think you have anything toworr
y about.

Karen
Good. That makes me feel much better.
:

81. A romantic story.
Nam
e:

English

Paul
Betty, are you and John still dating?
:
Bett
Yeah, things are going really good.
y:
Paul
Where did you meet him?
:
Bett I met him at the library a couple of weeks ago. We were sitting atthe sa
y : me table and he asked to borrow my pen.
Paul
Wow, that's a nice story.
:
Bett I was telling Jim about it the other day. He thought it was prettyromanti
y : c.
Paul
Do you two have plans for tonight?
:
Bett Yes, I think we're going to rent a movie. Have you seen anythinggood la
y : tely?
Paul
I saw Spider-Man the other day.
:
Bett
I've heard that's a really funny movie.
y:
Paul Are you kidding? That movie's not funny. It's sad. I was crying atthe end
:
.
Bett
You're really sensitive, aren't you?
y:
Paul
I guess so. Maybe that's why I can't find a girlfriend.
:

82. Worried about dad.
Na
me:

English

Ki Hi Peter, can I talk to you for a moment. I just heard the cookiefactory do
m : wntown is going out of business.
Pet
Where did you hear that?
er :
Ki
Sara told me.
m:
Pet
I'm not sure that's true. I haven't heard anything about it.
er :
Ki
She said that they have already started to lay people off.
m:
Pet
Doesn't your father work there?
er :
Ki Yes, I'm really worried he might get laid off, he just started to workthere a
m : bout three months ago. What do you think I should do?
Pet
I'd talk to your father.
er :
Ki Yeah, but if there was something wrong I don't think he'd tell me.He does
m : n't like to upset me, but I really would like to know what'sgoing on.
Pet
So what are you gonna do?
er :
Ki
Aren't you good friends with the president of that company?
m:
Pet
Yes, we use to work together at a different company about fiveyears ago.
er :
Ki
Maybe you could call him and see what's going on.
m:
Pet Well, I don't know. I guess I could. It's pretty late now, but I'll callhim in t
er : he morning.
Ki
OK, thanks so much.
m:

83. I'm getting fat.
Name:

English

Dan : Wow, I'm really getting fat.
Melis
You don't look fat.
sa :
Dan :

Yes, but I am. I've gained 10 pounds in the last two months. Lookat my
stomach.

Melis
How much do you weigh?
sa :
Dan : I think about 170 pounds.
Melis
What kind of foods do you eat?
sa :
Dan :

I usually have pasta for dinner. Sometimes I get take-out or fastfood if I
don't have enough time to cook.

Melis I was reading a diet book the other day. It said that if you eat meatand
sa : nothing else, you'll lose weight quickly.
Dan : Wow, does that work?
Melis
I don't know, but someone told me they tried it and lost 20 pounds.
sa :
Dan : That sounds good, but I'm not sure how long I could do that.
Melis I know, once you start eating vegetables and bread again you'llprobabl
sa : y start gaining weight.
Dan : Well, I think I'm going to try it anyway. Who's the author?
Melis I can't remember. It's not that popular anymore. When I get homeI'll ch
sa : eck and give you a call.

84. I'll take you to work.
Nam
e:

English

Ange
Hello?
la :
Jame
Hi Sarah, it's James.
s:
Ange
Hey James, I can't talk now. Can I call you back later?
la :
Jame
Sure. Is there a problem?
s:
Ange I'm late for work and my car isn't working, so I need to findsomeone to
la : take me to work.
Jame
I can take you.
s:
Ange
Oh, really? Thank you. That would help a lot.
la :
Jame
Do you need me to pick you up after work also?
s:
Ange
Yes, if it's not too much trouble.
la :
Jame
It's no problem. I'm leaving my house now. I'll be right there.
s:
Ange
OK. I'll wait for you in front of my apartment building.
la :
Jame
Do you know what's wrong with your car?
s:
Ange
I'm not exactly sure. I think there's a problem with the engine.
la :
Jame OK, I'll have a look when I get there. I know a lot about cars. WhenI wa
s:
s younger my father and I use to fix old cars.

85. Snowing outside.
Nam
e:

English

Don
Hey, what have you been doing today?
na :
Robe
Nothing, just watching TV. I'm really bored. I don't have anythingto do.
rt :
Don I don't have anything to do either. I didn't do anything todayexcept clea
na : n my house.
Robe I know. I was planning to go to the mall today with one of myfriends, bu
rt : t it snowed so much we couldn't go anywhere.
Don
I hope it snows all night because I don't want to go to schooltomorrow.
na :
Robe Do you know anyone who has a camera? I want to take a picture ofall th
rt : is snow.
Don
No, I don't know anyone who has a camera.
na :
Robe
Have you seen Sara today? I think she might have one.
rt :
Don No, she hasn't been around all day. She said she had somethingimporta
na : nt to do today?
Robe
Oh, where did she go?
rt :
Don
Nobody knows. I called her roommate and she doesn't know either.
na :

86. Missed call.
Name
:

English

Anth
Mandy, did you know Heather called you?
ony :
Mand
No. When did she call?
y:
Anth
Two hours ago, I think.
ony :
Mand
Two hours ago? Why didn't you tell me earlier?
y:
Anth
Sorry, I forgot.
ony :
Mand
What did she say?
y:
Anth
She said she's waiting for you at her sister's place.
ony :
Mand OK, I was going to cook dinner first, but I don't think I have enoughtim
y:
e now. I'll just warm up some leftovers in the microwave.
Anth
OK.
ony :
Mand
If she calls again tell her I'm gonna to be late.
y:
Anth
OK, no problem.
ony :
Mand
This is very important. Don't forget.
y:
Anth
Don't worry. I won't forget.
ony :
Mand Actually, would you please hand me my phone? I think I shouldgive her
y:
a call now. She's probably wondering where I am.
Anth
Sure, I'll get it for you.
ony :

87. Shopping for a friend.
Nam

English

e:
Kare
I'm going shopping. Do you want to come?
n:
Jaso
I thought you went shopping yesterday.
n:
Kare I did, but an old friend called me last night and invited me to hisbirthda
n : y party. I need to buy a gift for him.
Jaso
I see. What are you going to get him?
n:
Kare I really have no idea what he likes. I haven't seen him in a longtime. Wh
n : at do you think?
Jaso
Maybe a cake?
n:
Kare Well, that's a good idea, but I think I should probably get himsomething
n : else, like something he can wear.
Jaso How about a sweater? I saw a really nice one in the mall the otherday.
n : Maybe we can go there and take a look.
Kare
OK, what store was it in?
n:
Jaso
It was at Macy's. I think they're having a sale this weekend.
n:
Kare
Oh, that's a really nice store. I like the clothes there.
n:

88. What is your major?
Na
me:

English

Tim
Hey Diane, what are you doing here?
:
Dia
Hi, Tim, how are you? I'm waiting for a friend.
ne :
Tim
I heard you're going to graduate this summer. Is that true?
:
Dia Yes. If everything goes alright, I'll be getting my bachelors degreein Aug
ne : ust. Then I need to start looking for a job.
Tim
I had to do that last year. It wasn't easy. Do you have any joboffers?
:
Dia No, not yet. I sent out a lot of resumes, but I didn't receive manyrespons
ne : es. It's pretty hard to find a job right now.
Tim
What's your major?
:
Dia
Psychology.
ne :
Tim That was my major when I started college, but I switched toengineering
:
after the first year.
Dia
I think it's easier for engineers to find a job.
ne :
Tim I'm not sure about that. It took me about 3 months to find a job. Ifinally
:
was able to get a job after I put my resume on one of thosejob websites.
Dia Anyway, it really doesn't matter. If I can't find a job I'll probably goback t
ne : o school to get my Masters degree.

89. New apartment.
Name
:

English

Gary
Hello?
:
Nanc
Hey Gary. What's up?
y:
Gary
I haven't talked to you in a long time, what's been happening?
:
Nanc Well, I don't know if you heard, I just moved into a new apartmentin LA
y:
.
Gary No, I heard you were thinking about moving but I didn't know you'dalre
:
ady found a place. That's cool.
Nanc
Yeah, I'm really happy about it.
y:
Gary
Do you have any roommates?
:
Nanc
No, not this time. It's a big change for me 'cause I've never livedalone.
y:
Gary
Don't you think you'll be lonely?
:
Nanc Not really, I have two friends who live in the same building. We allhad d
y:
inner together last night.
Gary
Are they students also?
:
Nanc No, they're not students, but there are a lot of students living in thebuil
y:
ding.
Gary
Sounds like a nice place.
:
Nanc
Yeah, I think it's a good environment for learning English.
y:
Gary
Well, I'm glad to hear everything worked out.
:
Nanc
You should come out here and visit me sometime. There's even apool.
y:

Gary
That would be nice. I'll think about it.
:

90. Have you found a girlfriend yet?
Nam
e:

English

Amy
Justin, have you found a girlfriend yet?
:
Justi
No, not yet.
n:
Amy
What about Jenny?
:
Justi
She has a boyfriend.
n:
Amy
Oh, I thought they broke up.
:
Justi
No, they're still together.
n:
Amy
How about that girl from work you were telling me about last year?
:
Justi
Who, Emily? She's married now. She got married last month.
n:
Amy
I see. It seems like everyone our age is married.
:
Justi
Yeah, it's not easy.
n:
Amy
Is there anyone you're interested in?
:
Justi There is one girl I like who lives in my building. I talk to her a lotbecaus
n:
e she's also studying English.
Amy
What's she like?
:
Justi
She's really nice. She moved here from Texas about 3 months ago.
n:
Amy
What does she do?
:
Justi
She's an accountant.
n:

Amy That's a good job. She must be really smart. Have you asked herout yet
:
?
Justi
Actually we're going to dinner on Friday.
n:
Amy
Good luck.
:

91. Computer problems.
Nam
e:

English

Ann
Hi Jason, Sorry to bother you. I have a question for you.
a:
Jaso
OK, what's up?
n:
Ann I've been having a problem with my computer. I know you're anenginee
a : r so I thought you might be able to help me.
Jaso
I see. What's the problem?
n:
Ann
I have a file that I can't open for some reason.
a:
Jaso
What type of file is it?
n:
Ann It's a Word document I've been working on. I need to finish it bytomorro
a : w.
Jaso
Were you able to open it before, on the computer you're usingnow?
n:
Ann Yes, I was working on it last night and everything was fine, but thismorn
a : ing I couldn't open the file.
Jaso
Do you think your computer might have a virus?
n:
Ann
No, I checked and there weren't any.
a:
Jaso OK. I'm not sure what's wrong. If it's possible, email the file to meand I'l
n : l see if I can get it to open.
Ann
OK, I'll do that when I get home. Are you going to be aroundtonight?
a:
Jaso Yeah, I'll be home after 8PM. Send it to me when you get a chanceand I'l
n : l call you later.

92. Do you know how to get downtown?
Name
:

English

Shar
Hi George, do you know how to get downtown?
on :
Geor
Sure. Why are you going there?
ge :
Shar
I want to buy a new computer.
on :
Geor
OK, are you driving?
ge :
Shar
Yes.
on :
Geor Go straight down this road. When you get to the second light, takea left
ge : . Then get on the highway and take exit 52.
Shar That sounds really complicated. Can you tell me again? Which roaddo I
on : take first?
Geor You go down this road, then at the second light turn left. That roadis M
ge : ain street.
Shar
OK, I think I've got it now.
on :
Geor Why are you buying a new computer anyway? Didn't you just getone a
ge : few months ago?
Shar
Yes, but it doesn't work anymore.
on :
Geor
Where did you buy it?
ge :
Shar
At Wal-Mart.
on :
Geor I think you're computer should still be under warranty. You canbring it
ge : back to them and they'll fix it for free.
Shar I think you're right. I didn't think about that. I should go talk tothem ab
on : out it. Where is the closest Wal-Mart?
Geor It's about 2 blocks from here. I have to go there to get some stuffnow a
ge : nyway. Do you want to follow me?

Shar
Sure.
on :

93. Did you see the news today?
Name:

English

Amand
John, did you see the news today?
a:
John :

No, what happened?

Amand
There was a big earthquake in San Diego.
a:
John :

Oh my goodness.

Amand
The president was on the news talking about it earlier.
a:
John :

Was anyone hurt?

Amand
I think they said two people were killed.
a:
John :

Oh, that's terrible.

Amand Yeah, I can't believe you hadn't heard about it. They were talkingabo
a:
ut it on CNN all day.
John :

Oh, I don't watch TV that often.

Amand
Don't you watch the news?
a:
John :

No, I usually read the news online, but I haven't had time to turnon
my computer today.

94. What's your favorite sport?
Name:

English

Stepha
What's your favorite sport?
nie:
Frank : I like basketball. I watch the games on TV all the time.
Stepha
Who's your favorite team?
nie:
Frank : The Boston Celtics.
Stepha
They're really good this year, aren't they?
nie:
Frank : Yes. Do you like them?
Stepha
Yes. Everyone around here does.
nie:
Frank : Do you think they'll win the championship this year?
Stepha
It's possible. They have some really good players.
nie:
Frank : Did you watch the game last night?
Stepha A little, not the whole thing. I watched the second half though and Is
nie:
aw some of the highlights online.
Frank : It was a great game, wasn't it?
Stepha
Yeah. Do you know who they're playing tomorrow night?
nie:
Frank : I think their playing LA.
Stepha
That's going to be a tough game. LA has a good team.
nie:

95. Making a webpage.
Name:

English

Peter
Hi Liz. Are you working on your webpage now?
:
Liz :

No, I'm still waiting for you to send me that image file for thehomepag
e?

Peter
You mean you didn't get it? I sent it to you over an hour ago.
:
Liz :

Let me check. It's going to take a second 'cause I have to start upmy c
omputer.

Peter
OK. Did you get it?
:
Liz :

One second. I just have to open my web browser and check myhotmail
account.

Peter
OK.
:
Liz :

OK, here it is. I got it.

Peter How do I find the webpage? I tried to search for it on Yahoo but Icould
:
n't find it.
Liz :

Don't use Yahoo, use Google.

Peter
I tried that also and it didn't work.
:
Liz :

If you go to Google and search for my name, you should be able tofind
it.

Peter
OK. Let me try that. I see it now.
:

96. Would you mind driving?
Name
:

English

Julie : Hey Michael, I'm tired. Would you mind driving for a while?
Micha
Sorry. I would like to, but I don't know how to drive.
el :
Julie : Really? You don't have a license? I thought everyone had a license.
Micha No, I've lived in cities all my life and when I'm at home I usuallytake th
el :
e subway or bus.
Julie : I see. Do you think you'll learn to drive in the future?
Micha
Yes. I plan to buy a car next year. I think you need one in the U.S.
el :
Julie :

Actually, now that I think about it, a lot of people in cities here takethe
bus also.

Micha Well, I'd like to travel more. I've been here for a few monthsalready an
el :
d I feel like I haven't seen anything yet.
Julie : How are you going to learn to drive? Do you want me to teach you?
Micha No, I wouldn't want to trouble you. I've already signed up for aclass ne
el :
ar my house. It starts next month.

97. Your English is so good.
Na
me:

English

Sa
Thomas your English is so good. How did you learn it?
ra :
Th
om Well, in my country everyone has to take English starting in thefirst grade.
as I've been taking English courses for 12 years now.
:
Wow, that's interesting. I remember when we took that trip lastyear and v
Sa
isited your family. It seemed like there weren't manypeople that could spe
ra :
ak with me in English.
Th
om
Oh, that's because they don't speak English that much.
as
:
Sa But they speak it in school, right? Maybe they just didn't like me sothey di
ra : dn't want to talk to me.
Th No, actually they liked you a lot. They told me they thought youwere very
om nice. They are just shy. They're not use to talking withforeigners. I remem
as ber when I first came to the U.S. I was reallynervous about speaking with
: people.
Sa I see. I thought there were lots of Americans teaching English inyour coun
ra : try.
Th
om Yes, that's true. There are probably twice as many now as therewere five
as years ago, but they are mostly in the cities. My familylives in the country.
:
Sa I wonder why. Personally I prefer the country to the city. It's soquiet and p
ra : eaceful. If I were to teach, I would want to teach in thecountry.
Th
Do you think you would want to teach someday? I know the schoolsaroun
om
d my town are looking for teachers, so if you want I can callthem and get
as
more information.
:
Sa No, I don't think so. I would need to stay there for a year, and Idon't think
ra : I can take that much time off work.
Th
om Well, if you change your mind, let me know. I think you would be areally gr
as eat teacher.
:

98. Gifts.
Name:

English

Jonath
Dorothy what are your plans for Christmas?
an :
Dorot Oh yes, it's almost Christmas, isn't it. I'm not sure what I'll bedoing th
hy :
en.
Jonath Well, if you don't have any plans, you family could have dinner atmy h
an :
ouse.
Dorot
That's very nice of you, thanks. Have you finished your shoppingyet?
hy :
Jonath
No, I still have to do that. I think I'll go to the mall this weekend.
an :
Dorot
It's going to be really crowded at the mall. You should shop online.
hy :
Jonath You're right. My family loves to read, so I can probably get them allpr
an :
esents from Amazon.com.
Dorot
What do you think you'll get for your wife?
hy :
Jonath Probably a romance novel. It seems like she's always reading oneof th
an :
ose.
Dorot Don't you think you should get her something a little moreexpensive,
hy :
like jewelry or maybe a new computer?
Jonath Maybe you're right. It's hard buying gifts. I think my wife haseverythi
an :
ng she wants. Maybe I should just ask her.

99. Election.
Na
English
me:
Kar
en Martin, who are you going to vote for?
:
Ma
rti You mean for president?
n:
Kar
en Yes.
:
Ma
rti I'm not sure yet.
n:
Kar
en You should make up your mind soon. The election is next month.
:
Ma
rti Yes, I know. I hear about it every day on the news.
n:
Kar
en I'm going to vote for Obama.
:
Ma
I think he is a good choice, but I think McCain would make a goodpreside
rti
nt also.
n:
Kar I know. They're both good. It's hard to decide. McCain is older buthe has
en more experience. Obama seems to have a lot of good ideas,but some peo
:
ple say he wants to raise taxes.
Ma
I heard he wants to lower taxes. It's hard to know what the truth is.That'
rti
s the reason I really don't pay attention to politics.
n:
Kar
en Yes, it can be frustrating, but it's important and it's interesting towatch.
:

100. Book club.
Na
English
me:
Sh
aro Hey John, can I talk to you for a minute?
n:
Joh
Sure, what's up?
n:
Sh I wanted to let you know about a book club I joined a couplemonths ago.
aro I know you do a lot of reading so I thought you mightwant to come with
n : me next month.
Joh
Oh, that sounds like fun. When does the group meet?
n:
Sh
Usually the last Saturday of the month at 9:30 in the evening. Isthat too l
aro
ate for you?
n:
Joh
No, I think that's ok. What do you talk about in the group?
n:
Sh
Well, every month we choose a new book and then during the nextmeetin
aro
g we discuss it.
n:
Joh
What book are you reading now?
n:
Sh
aro The Kite Runner.
n:
Joh
I've heard that's a good book. What's it about?
n:
Sh It is a good book. I'm almost finished. The book is about a boy whogrows
aro up in Afghanistan during the 1980s. It's called the KiteRunner because th
n : e main character takes part in a kite flyingcompetition.
Joh
That sounds really interesting. I'd love to come.
n:
Sh
Ok, great. The next meeting isn't for another two weeks, so youstill have
aro
time to read the book.
n: