Small Talks A

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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.



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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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