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Entertainment & Food

381. Talking about a Concert

James: How was the concert?

Karen: It was great! The band was amazing!
James: Was it better than the last concert that you went to?
Karen: I don't know. Both were great.
James: I wish I wasn't sick. I'm sad I missed it.
Karen: Let's go together next time.

382. Free Concert Tickets

Justine: I have two tickets to the concert tonight.

Kurt: How did you get tickets? The concert is sold out.
Justine: My boss and her husband can't go, so she gave them to me.
Kurt: That's great! Where are the seats?
Justine: Third row!
Kurt: Wow! Those are awesome seats!
Justine: I know. My boss is really sad she can't go.
Kurt: Why can't she go?
Justine: She isn't feeling well.
Kurt: That's too bad. We should get her a thank you gift.

383. Eating Out

Michael: Should we eat in or eat out tonight?

Janet: Let's eat out. We haven't eaten out in two months.
Michael: Ok. Where should we go?
Janet: Let's go to our favorite restaurant.
Michael: The Italian place?
Janet: No, the Chinese place.

384. Cutting Back on Eating Out

Nick: We eat out too much. We need to save money.

Beth: Ok. Let's eat in from now on.
Nick: I can cook our favorite meals.
Beth: I can try to cook too.
Nick: Your cooking isn't very good.
Beth: That's why we eat out all the time.
Nick: I will make spaghetti and meatballs tonight.
Beth: Do you know how to make meatballs?
Nick: No. I'll use a recipe.
Beth: It might be easier to eat out.

385. Seeing a Movie

Craig: Would you like to go to the movies with me?

Julie: I would love to. When?
Craig: How about this Friday evening?
Julie: I have work this Friday evening.
Craig: What about Saturday night?
Julie: Saturday sounds great!

386. Making Dinner Plans

Arnold: Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?

Zoey: Sure. What time?
Arnold: How about 6 PM?
Zoey: That's perfect. I get off work at 5:30.
Arnold: I can pick you up at your apartment.
Zoey: There is a lot of construction going on in my neighborhood. Let's just meet at the restaurant.
Arnold: Ok. What kind of food do you like?
Zoey: I like all kinds of food.
Arnold: There's a great Italian place downtown.
Zoey: Sounds good. Let's go there.

387. Asking Out

Mike: Would you like to go out to dinner this Saturday?

Phoebe: No, thank you. I already have plans.
Mike: What about next Saturday?
Phoebe: I have plans next Saturday too.
Mike: You have a busy schedule.
Phoebe: Yes, I do.

388. Party Time

Reggie: We're going to a party tonight. Do you want to join us?

Ophelia: No, I can't. I have to finish my homework.
Reggie: Do you have a lot of homework?
Ophelia: Yes. I have a math test tomorrow too.
Reggie: That's too bad. It's supposed to be a big party.
Ophelia: I wish I could go, but I'm so behind in my classes.
Reggie: Why are you so behind?
Ophelia: I was sick for a few days and missed several classes.
Reggie: Do you need help studying?
Ophelia: No. I just need to focus on my school work.

389. Raw Oysters

Lisa: Would you like to try this?

Mark: What is it?
Lisa: Raw oysters.
Mark: No, thank you.
Lisa: They're delicious.
Mark: I don't like anything that is raw.

390. No Thank You

Frank: You have to try this.

Donna: What is it?
Frank: Stuffed mushrooms.
Donna: No, thank you. I don't like mushrooms.
Frank: What's wrong with them?
Donna: They taste weird and they have a strange texture.
Frank: Strange texture?
Donna: Feels like a sponge in my mouth.
Frank: This is all I made for dinner. You're going to be hungry.
Donna: I guess I will get something to eat later.

391. Overrated Restaurant

Doug: I don't know why this restaurant is so busy.

Carrie: They are always busy.
Doug: The food isn't very good and the prices are too high.
Carrie: Many celebrities come here, so everyone wants to come too.
Doug: I would rather have good food and low prices.
Carrie: I agree. This place is very overrated.

392. Overrated Store

Tim: Wow! I can't believe people like to shop here.

Jennifer: What's wrong with this place?
Tim: The merchandise is so ugly and everything is very overpriced.
Jennifer: I think this stuff looks cool.
Tim: I wouldn't buy anything here. This place is extremely overrated.
Jennifer: This place was advertised in a magazine.
Tim: What kind of magazine?
Jennifer: An expensive furniture magazine.
Tim: The magazine editor has bad taste.
Jennifer: Maybe you have bad taste.

393. Picking a Movie

Ben: Let's see a movie tonight.

Andrew: Ok. What should we see?
Ben: How about a horror movie?
Andrew: I don't like horror movies. They are scary.
Ben: Do you want see a comedy or a drama?
Andrew: Let's watch a comedy with my favorite actor.
Ben: Sounds good. I don't care what we watch.

394. Two Tickets for a Movie

Ted: I have tickets to see the new action movie. Would you like to join me?
Dan: Sure! When is it?
Ted: This Saturday. Are you available?
Dan: No, I'm not. I have to go to my sister's birthday party.
Ted: That's too bad. What time is the party?
Dan: The party is at 5 o'clock.
Ted: We can see the late showing at 10.
Dan: That sounds good. The party will be over before 10.
Ted: Let's meet at the theater at 9:30.
Dan: Ok. Thanks for inviting me.

395. Secret Ingredient

Carol: I want to make chocolate chip cookies.

Anna: My grandmother makes the best cookies.
Carol: Why are they the best?
Anna: She puts a secret ingredient in it.
Carol: What is the special ingredient?
Anna: I don't know because it's a secret.

396. Best Recipe

Bella: My mother makes the best meatballs.

Sally: Why are they the best?
Bella: They are very moist and tasty.
Sally: Does she put a special ingredient inside?
Bella: She puts parmesan cheese in the mixture.
Sally: That sounds delicious.
Bella: Do you want to eat meatballs tonight?
Sally: Sure. Do we have all of the ingredients?
Bella: No. We need to go to the grocery market.
Sally: Ok. I can't wait to try her recipe.

397. A Terrible Accident

Greg: I'm sorry I am so late.

Alice: What happened?
Greg: I was stuck in traffic. There was a big accident.
Alice: I hope no one was injured.
Greg: I saw a few ambulances.
Alice: That's terrible.

398. Stuck in Traffic

Ian: I'm stuck in traffic again.

Cathy: Why? Is there an accident?
Ian: I don't know. I don't see anything.
Cathy: Should I cancel our dinner reservations?
Ian: No. Can you try to change it for a later time?
Cathy: I will call the restaurant and ask them.
Ian: Ok. The cars are moving again.
Cathy: Don't drive while talking on your cell phone. It's dangerous.
Ian: Ok. I will see you soon.
Cathy: Drive safely.

399. Underrated Restaurant

Shannon: I love this restaurant.

Bill: Me too. It is so underrated.
Shannon: I agree. Not too many people know about it.
Bill: People do not know how great the food is here.
Shannon: Don't tell anyone. This place will get crowded. I hate crowded places.
Bill: Me too. However, if this place doesn't get more customers, they may go out of business.

400. Underrated Actor

Esther: He is my favorite actor.

Pat: He is a good actor, but he is not very popular.
Esther: He is so underrated.
Pat: Why is he underrated?
Esther: I think it is because he's not very handsome.
Pat: I don't think that is true. There are many popular actors who are not handsome.
Esther: Maybe it is because he always plays the bad guy. People like good guys.
Pat: He is very good at playing an evil guy.
Esther: That is what makes him a great actor.
Pat: But he needs to play other types of roles.