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A: Have you heardanything about our
new English teacher?
B: Yes. Peop le say
he’s very patient .
A: Hmm. What else
have you heard?B: He’s the author of
this New Engl ish
Course!
A: Really?
That’s interesting.
A: I don’t think we’ve met.
My name is Carmen.
B: Hello. I’m Bruce.
Nice to meet you .A: Nice meeting you, too.
Where are you from?
B: Ecuador.
How about you?
A: Chile.
A: Hi! How are you?
B: Fine. And you?
A: Fine, thanks.
Let me introduce
you to my friend
Susan.
B: Nice to meet you.
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A: I have some good news.
B: Real ly? What is i t?
A: I was just accepted at
Oxford University.B: At Oxford Un iversi ty!
That’s fantastic!
You mu st be thr i l led.
A: I am.
B: Well , congratulat ions!
I’m very happy to hearthat.
A: Thanks.
A: I have some bad
news.B: Oh? What is i t?
A: The factory where I
work is going to shut
down next month.
B: It is.
A: I’m afraid so. B: Oh, that’s too bad!
You must be very
upset.
A: I am.
B: I’m very sorry to hear
abou t that.
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A: Directory assistance.
What city?
B: Chicago. I’d like the
number of Sally
Hicks.
A: How do you spellthat?
B: H-I-C-K-S.
A: What street?
B: Temple Road.
A: The number is
632-7575.
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A: So, tell me a little about yourself.
B: Gee – uh … I don’t know where
to begin .
What do you w ant to know ?
A: Well, let’s see … What do you do? B: I’m an administrative assistant.
A: An administrative assistant. Hmmm.
That’s interesting.
Do you enjoy your work?
B: Yes, I like it a lo t.
A: Tell me, what exactly do you do as anadministrative assistant?
B: Well, I handle al l the bu siness com -
munication for the pres ident of my
company.
A: Oh. That sounds like a very exciting
job.B: It is.
A: Do you by any chance knowwhen your mother is planning
to leave?
B: Yes. As far as I know, she’s
going to leave in two weeks
from Sunday.
A: Hmm. Somehow I thought shewas going to leave earlier than
that.
B: I don’t think so.
A: Are you sure?
B: Yes, I’m positive.
She’ll leave in two weeks.
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A: Oh - oh!
Did you remember to set the
table?B: No, I didn’t. I thought you
were going to set i t !
A: Hmm. I guess I was … but I
forgot all about it.
B: Well, since the table hasn’t
been set yet, I guess one ofus should go and do i t .
A: Okay. I’ll do it.
A: Did you hear that the City Hall was
destroyed in a big fire last night?
B: You’re kidding! The City Hall wasn’t real ly destroy ed in a big f i re last
n ight , was i t?
A: Yes, it was.
B: Are you sure?
A: I’m absolutely positive!
I read it in the morning paper.
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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a: Would you mind getting
me a wrench?
B: I’m sorry. I didn’t hear you.
What did you say?
A: I asked you if you’d get me a wrench.
B: Sure. I’d be happy to.
A: Thanks.
A: Put the money in a brown
paper bag.
B: I’m sorry. I didn’t hear you.
Where do yo u want me to
put the money?
A: In a brown paper bag.
B: Oh, ok ay.
A: That was a very good lecture.
B: Did you real ly l ike it?
A: Yes. I thought it was excellent.
B: Thanks for saying so .
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A: I really like your haircut.
It’s very nice.
B: Oh, come on!
You’re just saying that! A: No. I mean it!
It’s one of the nicest haircut
I’ve ever seen.
B: Well , thanks for saying so.
I’m glad you like it.
A: How do you like the tennis racket?
B: It’s perfect.
A: It isn’t too big?
B: No, no t at al l .
A: Is it light enough?
B: Oh, yes. I wouldn’t want it any lighter.
A: So you’re satisfied with it?
B: Very. It’s just what I had in mind!
A: How did you like the math class today?
B: Well, to tel l the tru th, I was a l i t t le dis appoin ted.
A: Why?
B: It wasn’t as good as I thought it would be.
I real ly expected it to be a lot better.A: That’s too bad.
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A: I’m really annoyed with my
secretary.B: Why?
A: He’s always making spelling
mistakes.
B: Have you spo ken to him about i t?
A: Well, actually not.
B: I don’t understand. If his makingspel ling m istakes bothers you so
much, why don’t you mention it to
h im?
A: I guess I should. But I don’t like to
complain.
A: May I help you?
B: Yes, I’d like a steak.
A: How would you like it?
B: Rare.
A: Okay. And would you prefer a
baked potato or rice with that?B: I’d prefer a baked potato.
A: Anything to drink?
B: How about a cup of co ffee,
please?
A: Okay. That’s a rare steak with a
baked potato and a cup of coffee.
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A: Would you like to swim at the
beach or in the pool?
B: I think I’d prefer to swim in the
poo l . How about you?
A: Well, to be honest, I really don’t
feel like swimming in the pool.
I’d much rather swim at the
beach.
Is that okay with you?
B: Sure. We haven’t swum at the
beach in a lon g t ime anyw ay.
A: How would you like me to cut your
hair?
B: Oh. I don’t know. Whatever you’d
l ike to cut i t is f in e with m e.
A: You don’t have any preference?
B: No, not really. It doesn’t matter to
me.
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A: Can I rely on you to clean upthe kitchen before the health
inspector gets here?
B: Yes. I promise I’ll clean it up.
A: You won’t forget?
It’s really important.
B: Don’t worry. You can rely on me.
A: Will this tooth extraction be
painless?
B: Yes, it w il l .
A: Really? Can I depend on that?B: Absolute ly !
I promise it’ll be painless.
A: Okay. Now remember.
I’m counting on you.
B: Don’t worry!
I won’t let you down.
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A: You know, … I’ve made a
decision.B: What?
A: I’m going to quit my job.
B: Gee! Quit t ing yo ur job .
That’s a big decision!
A: I know. It is. But I’ve thought
about it for a long time anddecided it’s time to do it.
B: Well , good luck!
A: Hi! It’s me!
B: Oh, hi ! How are you?A: Fine. Tell me, what are you doing this
afternoon?
B: I’m not sure. I’ll probably work on my
car. How about you?
A: Well, I’m planning to go swimming.
Would you like to join me?B: Sure. I’d be happy to. Going swimming
sounds a lot more exciting than
working on my car.
A: Good! I’ll pick you up at around one
clock.
B: See you then.
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A: Have you decided what you’re
going to major in in college?
B: No. I haven’t made up my mind yet.
I’ve been thinking of majoring in
chem istry, bu t I also th ough t I
might major in languages.
A: Sounds like a difficult decision.
I’ll be curious to know what you
decide.
B: I’ll let you know.
A: Promise?
B: Promise.
A: Do you want me to defrost the
refrigerator?
B: No. Don’t worry about it. I don’t mind defrosting the
refrigerator.
A: No, really. You’re always the
one who defrosts the refrigerator.
Let me, for a change.
B: Okay. Thanks. I app reciate it.
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A: I see you’re changing the oil.
B: Yes. It hasn’t been changed in
a long t ime.A: Want any help?
B: Sure. If you don’t mind.
A: No, not at all.
I’d be happy to give you a hand.
B: Thanks. I app reciate it.
A: May I help you?
B: Not right now, thanks. I’m just
look ing.A: Is there anything in particular I can
help you find?
B: Well, actually, I’m looking for sugar -
f ree chewing g um .
A: Oh, I’m afraid we’re out of sugar -free
chewing gum, but we expect some invery soon. Is there anything else I can
help you with?
B: I guess no t. Bu t thanks anyway.
A: Well, please let me know if I can be of
any further assistance.
B: Thanks very m uch.
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A: Excuse me. Are you okay?
B: Well, uh … I’m not sure. A: What happened?
B: I was just mugged.
A: Oh, no! Can I do anything to
help?
B: Huh?
A: Can I help? Should I call thepolice?
B: No, that’s okay. I think I’ll be
al l right.
A: Well, here. Let me help you up.
B: Thanks. You’re very kind.
A: Don’t mention it.
A: You know, I keep forgetting to thank
you for lending me your caculator.
B: Oh, i t was noth ing.
A: No, I mean it! It was very nice of you
to lend it to me.
I’m very grateful to you.
B: I’m glad I could do it.
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A: Excuse me, but I don’t think
parking is allowed here.
B: Oh? A: Yes. There’s a sign here that
says so.
B: Hmm. “No Parking on this
Street.”
How about that?
I never even notic ed it.Thanks fo r tel ling m e.
A: You’re welcome.
A: Could I ask you a favor?
B: Sure. What?
A: Can I possibly have the car tonight?
B: Hmm . Let me think fo r a minute.
Well , I guess so, but m aybe youshou ld also check wi th your mo ther.
I’m sure she won’t object to your
having the car tonight, but it wouldn’t
hu rt to ask.
A: Okay. Thanks.
I’ll check with her right away.
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A: Is it all right if I order steak for
two?
B: Actually, I’d rather you didn’t.
A: Oh, okay.
B: You see … I’m a vegetarian.
A: Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t know that.
A: Could I ask you to change the lock
on our door?
B: I’m afraid I can’t do that without an
author izat ion from the landlord .
A: Oh? How can I get his authorization?
B: Well , the best thing to do is to wri te
a note asking him to autho r ize me to
change the lock o n you r doo r.
A: Okay. I’ll do that.
B: I’m sorry. I don’t mean to make things
di f f icut for you .A: I understand.
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A: How would you like to pick apples?B: I’d love to. I haven’t picked apples
in a long t ime.
A: Me neither. That’s why I thought
picking apples might be a nice
idea.
A: If you’re not busy, would you by
any chance be interested in going
dancing with me this Saturday?
B: I’d love to, but I can’t. I have to go to par tic ipate in our annual school
concert .
A: That’s too bad.
B: Thanks for asking, though.
Maybe we can go o ut dancing
som e other t ime.
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A: I’m organizing a company picnic
for this Saturday.
Can you come?
B: I’d love to, but I’m not sure I can. I think I’m supposed to work
overt ime.
A: That’s too bad. Is there any chance
you could possibly get out of
working overtime?
B: I’m not sure. Let me check and get back to you .
A: Okay, but please try to come.
It won’t be much of a company
picnic without you!
B: It’s nice of you to say that.
I’ll do my best.
A: We’d like to invite you and your
husband over for brunch thisSunday noon. Would you be able
to come?
B: This Sunday noon?
A: Yes, and we hope you’ll be able to
join us.
B: Thank you for the invi tat ion.We’d be very happy to come
A: Good.
B: What t ime shou ld we plan to arrive?
A: How does 11:00 sound?
B: 11:00? Fine. We’ll be looking
forward to i t .
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A: Well, it’s been really nice seeing you again.
B: Yes, it has. I’m glad we bumped
into each oth er.
A: Me, too. You know, I think I
should be going now.
I need to reach Denver by 7:00tonight.
B: Actual ly, I should get going , too .
A: Let’s get together soon.
B: Okay. I’ll call you.
A: Take care.
B: So long .
A: Can you perform this operation?
B: Yes, I can. I’ve had a lot ofexper ience performing this
operat ion.
A: Then you’d consider yourself an
experienced surgeon?
B: I wo uld say so .
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A Can you use a computerized cash
register?
B: No, I can’t. I’ve had a lot of
experience us ing a cash reg ister,but I haven’t used a computerized
one before. However, I’m sure I’d
be able to learn quic kly.
A: That would be important. Using a
computerized cash register is a
key part of the job.
A: You’re going to be disappointed
with me.
B: What makes you say that?
A: Well, remember I was supposed to
get these copies for you?
B: Yes …?
A: Well, uh … I’m afraid I wasn’t able
to do it.
B: Oh? Why not?A: The truth is, I tried but there was
too long a line at the copying
machine.
B: Don’t worry about it. These things
happen.
A: You aren’t upset? B: No, that’s okay.
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A: I’d like to submit my scholarship
application.B: Have you had i t s igned by your
parents?
A: Excuse me. Have I had it what?
B: Signed by your parents.
You’re supposed to have your
scholarship appl ication signedby yo ur parents before i t can be
processed.
A: Oh. I haven’t done that. I didn’t
know that. I didn’t know that was
required.
B: Oh, yes. It’s essential.
A: Jane. Please change your clothesbefore our guests arrive.
J: Sorry, I didn’t hear you.
What did you ask me to do?
A: I asked you to change your clothes
before our guests arrive.
J: Okay
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A: Excuse me, but would you mind
if I asked you to let me off in
front of my house.
B: In front of you r hous e?
A: Uh … yes. If you’d be willing to,
I’d really appreciate it.
B: No, I wouldn’t mind. A: My pleasure.
A: Could I possible ask you to let
me go with a warning this time?
B: Gee, I’d like to, but I’m afraid I
can’t. I have to give a ticket to
everyon e going o ver 55, with
no except ions .
A: Oh, okay.
B: I’m really sorry.
A: Don’t worry about it. I understand.
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A: What do you want to do today?
B: I don’t know. Do you have any
ideas?
A: Well, how about window-shopping?
B: Oh, I don’t know. I don’t think I’m in the mood to go window -shopping,
any other suggest ions?
A: Well, let’s see. What if we took a ride
in the country?
B: Hmm. Good idea. We haven’t taken a
ride in the country in ages.
A: I’m looking for a light snack.
Do you have any suggestions?B: A l ight snack. Hmm .
Wel l how about ou r fru i t salad?
A: Fruit salad?
B: Yes. I think you’ll like it.
Everybody says it’s very fresh-
tasting.A: Okay. Thanks for the suggestion.
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A: As your lawyer, I strongly adviseyou to testify in your own defense.
B: Do you really think that’s
impor tant?
A: Definetely! If you don’t, you might
lose your case.
B: Oh. Wel l, thank y ou for th e warning .
A: You seem troubled. Is anything the
matter?
B: Yes, as a matter o f fact.
My superv isor is forc ing me to
wo rk this weekend .
A: Well, can I offer you some advice?
B: Sure. What?
A: I think you should see the union.
B: You’re probably right.
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8/12/2019 Small Talks A
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A: Careful!B: Huh?
A: You’d better get out of the way!
B: Oh?
A: Yes. That forklift is coming
toward you! You might get run
over!
B: Thanks for the warning .
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A: That was a terrible movie!
B: It was.
A: I mean, the acting was awful …
B: I agree.A: … and the storyline was impossible
to follow.
B: That’s just what I was thinking.
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