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Talking about Favors

401. Borrowing Money

Paul: Hey Phil, could I borrow some money?

Phil: Sure. How much do you need?
Paul: $500.
Phil: $500? That's a lot of money. Why do you need so much?
Paul: I need to pay the rent.
Phil: I don't have that much. How about $200?

402. Forgot My Wallet

Tony: I forgot my wallet. Could I borrow some money?

Edgar: You always forget your wallet.
Tony: I have a bad memory.
Edgar: How much do you need?
Tony: $20.
Edgar: Now, you owe me $40.
Tony: Did I borrow $20 before?
Edgar: Yes. You haven't paid me back yet.
Tony: I told you that I have a bad memory.
Edgar: I hope you don't forget to pay me back.

403. Cover Me

Joe: Can you cover for me?

Stan: What's going on?
Joe: I'm late again and I don't want my boss to know.
Stan: It's too late.
Joe: Why? Does he see me?
Stan: He's standing right behind you.

404. Leaving Work Early

Steve: Brian, can you cover for me?

Brian: Again? I can't keep covering for you.
Steve: I'm sorry, but I have to leave early today.
Brian: What is your excuse this time?
Steve: I have tickets to the baseball game.
Brian: You can't leave early for that.
Steve: Our seats are right behind home plate.
Brian: You really shouldn't go tonight.
Steve: Why?
Brian: Because our boss has tickets for tonight's game. They are also behind home plate.

405. Needing a Ride

Maria: Mom, could you drop me off at the mall?

Mom: Are you going alone?
Maria: No. I'm meeting Olivia there.
Mom: Ok. How long do you want to stay there?
Maria: Just a couple of hours.
Mom: I'll pick you up at 4 o'clock. We're having dinner with your grandparents at 5.

406. Mother May I

Colleen: Mom, can you drop me off at Jane's house?

Mom: What time do you want to go?
Colleen: Around 3 PM.
Mom: What are you going to do there?
Colleen: We have a science project due on Monday.
Mom: How long are you going to be there?
Colleen: Jane asked if I could sleep over.
Mom: Did her mom say it was okay?
Colleen: She is asking her mom right now.
Mom: If her mom says yes, you may sleep over.

407. Filling in For

Heather: Abby, do you have a lot of clients today?

Abby: No, I'm pretty open all day.
Heather: Could you fill in for me today?
Abby: Sure. Is something wrong?
Heather: I'm not feeling that well.
Abby: You should go home.
Heather: Thanks. Your first haircut client is Carol at 10 AM.

408. Helping out a Co-Worker

Maria: Are you working tomorrow?

Helen: No. It's my day off.
Maria: I have a huge favor to ask.
Helen: What is it?
Maria: Can you fill in for me tomorrow?
Helen: Sure. What do you have to do?
Maria: My mom is having surgery. I want to take her to the hospital.
Helen: I totally understand.
Maria: Thanks. I'll fill in for you next time.
Helen: Don't worry about it. Just take care of your mom.

409. Giving a Lift

Linda: Carol, why are you standing in the rain?

Carol: I'm waiting for the bus.
Linda: Do you need a ride?
Carol: That would be great! I think I missed the bus.
Linda: Get in the car. You're all wet.
Carol: Thanks, Linda. I'll buy you a cup of coffee.

410. Errands

Shirley: Can you do me a favor?

Sasha: What is it?
Shirley: Could you take me to the store?
Sasha: Sure. Is there something wrong with your car?
Shirley: Yeah. It's in the shop for repairs.
Sasha: Again? You just got it fixed last month.
Shirley: I know. I need a new car.
Sasha: Do you need a ride anywhere else?
Shirley: How about the bank?
Sasha: Ok. I need to go to the store and the bank too.

411. History Project

Sharon: Can you help me with my history project, Dad?

Dad: Of course. What do you have to do?
Sharon: I have to make a model of the White House.
Dad: That sounds like fun. Let's get started.
Sharon: We should go shopping for some supplies.
Dad: Good idea! Let me cancel my golf game.

412. Working with Dad

Tina: Dad, I need help with my project.

Dad: What do you need help with?
Tina: Everything. Nothing is going right.
Dad: What's wrong?
Tina: My model keeps falling apart.
Dad: It looks like your glue is not strong enough.
Tina: This is the only glue I have.
Dad: I have stronger glue in the garage. Let me get it.
Tina: Thanks, Dad!
Dad: Be very careful with it. This glue is very powerful.

413. Moving Furniture

Ron: Can you help me move furniture today?

Sean: I'm sorry. I'm really busy today.
Ron: What do you have to do?
Sean: I have to visit my parents.
Ron: I thought your parents were on vacation in Europe.
Sean: Oh yeah. What time do you need help?

414. Helping out a Friend

Rick: Are you busy this weekend?

Carl: What do you want to do?
Rick: I need help moving stuff to my new apartment.
Carl: I think I'm busy.
Rick: You didn't sound busy.
Carl: I just remembered I need to visit my grandmother.
Rick: If you're lying, you're a terrible person.
Carl: Ok. I am not visiting my grandmother.
Rick: Why did you lie?
Carl: I don't want to help you move.

415. Watch My Seat

Ted: Can you keep an eye on my seat?

Jeff: Yeah. Where are you going?
Ted: I'm going to get a glass of beer.
Jeff: Can you get me one too?
Ted: Sure. Do you want a draught or a bottle?
Jeff: Bottle. Here's $10.

416. Keep an Eye on My House

Jon: I'm going to be out of town for a few days.

Devin: Where are you going?
Jon: On a business trip to New York. Can you keep an eye on my house?
Devin: Sure. There have been a lot of burglaries these days.
Jon: I know. I'm a little nervous to leave.
Devin: Do you have an alarm system?
Jon: No. Do you have one?
Devin: Yes. I feel safer with it.
Jon: Maybe I should get one too.
Devin: That's a good idea.

417. Lending a Book

Shannon: Have you read "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare?

Tracy: Yes. It's my favorite book.
Shannon: I've never read it.
Tracy: You should read it. I have the book.
Shannon: Could you lend it to me?
Tracy: Of course. Let me know what you think about it.

418. Recommending a Book

Besty: I have to do a book report.

Emma: What is the book?
Besty: I haven't found one yet.
Emma: How about a classic like Moby Dick?
Besty: Who wrote that?
Emma: Herman Melville.
Besty: I've never heard of him.
Emma: I can lend it to you.
Besty: That would be great!
Emma: I have many other books. You can come by and see what I have.
Besty: Thank you so much!

419. Pet Sitting

Lisa: Could you watch my cat while I'm gone?

Julia: Sure. How long will you be gone?
Lisa: Just a couple of days.
Julia: Ok. What do I need?
Lisa: I'll bring you cat food, bowls, and toys tomorrow morning.
Julia: OK. Have a great trip.
Lisa: Thank you so much!

420. Watching a Friend's Dog

Erin: Could you do me a big favor?
Elizabeth: What is it?
Erin: My dog sitter is sick. Could you watch my dog for a few days?
Elizabeth: How long will you be gone?
Erin: For three days.
Elizabeth: How many times a day should I walk him?
Erin: Twice a day, please.
Elizabeth: He's going to give me a lot of exercise.
Erin: Thank you so much!
Elizabeth: No problem. He's a great dog!