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Wi=Woman 1 _W2=Woman2
WA: Why ate the windows round on ships?
Round windows are stronger, aren't they?
We: Are they? I've no idea
WA: That's right. According to the book, they're less likely to
break
We:Ah.
‘There you go.
WA: What about this second one? How many hairs are there on
the human head?
Wa: Erm ... Amillion?
Me No, it not that many, ist?
‘We: It depends whose head, doesn't it? On my dad's there are
‘about three,
WA: The answer is about ten thousand.
M: Oh, really?
\W2:I think that’s bit of a stupid question because it depends,
doesn'tit?
Wel, it was 2 four-year-old who asked the question.
‘We: Oh yeah, that's true.
WA: Next question: What happens when your plane flies over a
voleana?
We: Ummm.
: Nothing happens, does it? Well, it depends on whether the
volcano is erupting? Or whether i's active.
Wa: Yeah,
WA: Well according to the book, Jamieson asked a pilot, And
the pilot Said as he was flying over the volcano, his engines shut
down, stopped working completely.
‘We: Scary. Did he get hot?
Wa: Hmm, it doesnt say. But he obviously survived. So there you
‘20. Anyway, what about this one? Why did The Beatles break up?
‘We: Dunno. They got old didnt they?
No, John Lennon went off with Yoko Ono, didn't he?
WA: Well Jamieson wrote to Yoko Ono and she replied, ‘Because
they all gew up, wanted to do things their own way, and they dil
‘Wa: Oh that's interesting,
Fm amazed she replied.
WA: Me, too. OK last one. After watching a violent video game,
the little boy asked why is there war?
We: Great question.
That’ a really good question.
‘Wa: Hmm, because men lke fighting?
M: Political reasons, One country wants the land or the oiler the
gold.
WA: Well Jamieson asked lots of experts. Most of them didn't or
couldn't answer. Then he asked an American army colonel, who
said there are four big reasons: different ideologies, a sense of
honour, economic reasons, and fear
MM: Uh-huh,
W2: Good question for afoursyear-old
‘and a good answer.
‘Argh. Oh no.
What's the matter?
Oh. This cash machine's not working. Do you knaw if there's
‘anather machine somewhere? | realy need to get some money.
W:Hmr Im not sure, There might be one in the shopping
contr.
Mz Thanks,
Conversation 2
Mei = Woman
We Argh!
M: Whats the matter
Ws My laptoo's ust crashed, again. That's the third time it’
happened, Would you mind looking at it for me?
M: Sure.
W. Thanks. I's so annoying. I keep losing my documents. Bo you
know what the problem is?
M: Let me have a look. There's alot of stuff on here. Why don't
you save the documents onto a memory stick?
We That’ a good idea.
M: And then do you want me to try
Conversation 3
W=Man_W= Woman
We Customer services. Good morning,
M: Um, yes 've got a problem with my vacuum cleaner.
Ws Could you tell me what the problem is sit?
ME Yes, can. It keeps making a funny noise. Andi’ just not
working properly.
We You say it keeps making a funny noise
M Yes, that's right.
Ws OK Lets see if| can find someone who can help you. Could
you hold the line, please?
Mies, of course,
Conversation 4
M=Man_W= Woman
M: Oh. don't believe it! Excuse me, this machine's not working,
Its just taken my money. Could you give me a refund?
Wem afraid | cant do that
M: Why not?
Ws Well, 'm not allowed to give refunds.
M: But ve just lst my money. And Istil need a ticket.
Wel can sell you a ticket, but | can't give you a refund.
M: Well, could you tell me who | should speak to?
Yes, of course. You need to speak to the manager.
OK. Would you mind calling him for me?
W: OF course not. Il just call him.
wi 8
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