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Soccer game
A.-I'm going to play soccer.
B.- Who are you playing with?
A.- Some friends from work.
B.-Are you a good soccer player?
A.- Yes, but I'm not the best player on
the team.
B.-What time does the game begin?
A.-Nine o'clock.
B.-Why don't you come with me?
A.-I can't today. I'm very busy.
B.-Okay. See you later.
A.- I hope your team wins.
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A Birth
A.-Have you heard about the good
news in the Wallace family?
B.-No, I've been out of town.
A.- Mrs Wallace went into the hospital
last night and gave birth to a baby girl
seven hours later.
B.- That's very good. But they already
have a little girl, don't they?
A.- No, they have a 5-year-old boy.
B.- So they wanted a girl this time,
right?
A.-Yes, they wanted a girl for a long
time.
B.-Was it natural childbirth?
A.- No, she had to have a caesarean.
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Is she single?
Telephone
A.-Hello?
B.-Hello, is Mary there?
A.- I'm sorry, you have the
wrong number.
B.-Oh... is this 685-5290?
A.- No, it's not.
B.- I'm sorry.
A.- That's OK.
Buying a present in toy shop
A.- Good morning. Perhaps you can
advise me...
B.- Yes, ma'am.
A.- I'm looking for a toy for my
niece.
B.- Oh, yes... how old is she?
A.- She'll be seven years old on
Sunday.
B.- Skateboards are still very
popular.
A.- Hmm, I don't want her to hurt
herself.
B.-What about a Barbie Doll set?
A.- I don't think so. She has many
Barbie Dolls.
A.- Have you got anything
educational?
A.- You see, she's a very intelligent
girl.
B.- I've got the perfect thing!
A.- A do-it-yourself kit where you
can build your own Barbie Doll who
rides a skateboard!
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A picnic
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Doctor’s appointment
A.-When can I see Dr. Know?
B.-He won't be free until tomorrow.
A.- Can I make an appointment?
B.-Sure. How about tomorrow at
ten o'clock?
A.-Can you make it at nine?
B.-I'll check to see if he's available.
B.-I'm sorry but he's tied up until
ten o'clock.
A.-Well, can't you squeeze me in,
somehow?
A.-I'm afraid not.
B.-How about after lunch?
A.-Will one o'clock be all right?
B.- That's perfect. Thank you.
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Afraid of flying
A.- Where is your meeting?
B.- In Dallas, Texas.
A.- How are you going?
B.- By plane.
A.- Do you like to fly?
B.-Sure. It's fast and comfortable.
A.- I'm afraid of flying.
B.- That's silly. Flying is very safe.
A.- Maybe, but I don't feel safe in a
plane.
B.-I understand. A lot of people feel
that way.
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A.- Where's Kevin?
A.-Today is my cousin's birthday.
B.-What's your cousin's name?
A.-Kathy. I'm going to her house
after dinner.
B.- How old is she?
A.- She's 24
B.- Hmm. She's my age.
A.- Is she pretty?
B.-Yes, and she's very nice, too.
A.-Is she single?
B.- No, she's married and has
two children.
A.- Oh that's too bad.
B.- Not for her!
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What did you do yesterday?
A.- Hi, how are you?
B.-You look tired.
B.-Did you sleep okay last night?
A.-No, I didn't.
B.-Why? What did you do
yesterday?
A.- I went to a nightclub last
night and danced all night.
B.-Oh, yeah? Did you have a
good time?
A.-I had a wonderful time, but
I'm beat today.
B.-What time did you leave the
nightclub?
A.-I left at about 3:00 a.m.
B.-I'm not surprised that you're
tired.
A.-Which nightclub did you go
to?
B.- Fantastic. It's on Ontario
Street. It's really nice
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A.- Let's go for a picnic.
B.-That's a great idea! Where
shall we go?
A.- Let's go to the park.
B.- How far is it?
A.- About a mile.
B.- Is it a nice place?
A.- Sure. It has picnic tables
and a beautiful lake.
B.- Good. I'll make some
sandwiches.
A.- I'll bring soda and cookies.
B.-The kids will love it.
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Is English difficult?
A.-Where are you going?
B.- To Canada.
A.-Why are you going there?
B.-I'm going to learn English;
there's a school there that has
an excellent program.
A.-Is learning English going to
be difficult?
B.- Yes. I have to study and
practice a lot.
A.- Where's your school?
B.-It's in a town called St.
Catharines in Ontario.
A.-I'm jealous, I'll bet you're
excited.
B.-Yes, but I'm also really
nervous.
B.-He's in front of the house.
A.-What is he doing?
B.- Washing his car.
A.- Not again?
B.-Yes, he takes good care of
his car.
A.-But he never cleans his
room.
B.-I know. It's always dirty.
And nothing is in order.
A.-You're right. His room is a
mess.
B.-Maybe he should move
into the car!
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Getting a visa
A.- Does it take long to get a
visa?
B.-It depends on the season.
Anywhere from one month to
two months.
A.- What do I need to do?
Fill out an application form
and wait.
B.-Will there be a long
waiting period?
A.- Not if you don't run into
any government delays.