Problem: Read the below conversation.  W: John, I'm supposed to go on a picnic tomorrow with Mary, but now Karen has asked me to go to a movie with her. I need your advice. What should I do?  M: If I were you, Susan, I'd go on the picnic.  W: Well, I really want to see this movie.  M: You can always see the movie some other time. In any case, you agreed to go with Mary first.  W: You're right, John. I'll ask Karen to find another time for the movie. Now maybe you can help me decide what food to fix for the picnic. Would it be better to cook food at home and take it with us, or could we cook something there?  What would the listener say?

A: M: There may not be a place to cook. Besides, it's always easier to fix things in your own kitchen.


Problem: Read the below conversation.  W: Hi. May I help you?  M: Yeah. I'd like to rent these movies.  W: Okay. Do you have your membership card?  M: No I don't. Do I need one to rent videos here?  W: Yes, and it's free.  M: Okay, how much are movie rentals anyway?  W: Well, new releases are $5, and all other movies are two dollars.  M: Oh, well, I'll just take these tonight. And when do I need to return them?  W: They're to be back the day after tomorrow by ten p.m..  M: Tuesday, okay.  W: Be sure to return them on time.  What would the listener say?

A: M: Okay. Thanks.


Problem: Read the below conversation.  W: Morning, Peter. Nice suit! A new one?  M: Oh, yes. My wife bought it for me yesterday. Hmm, you look nice in that yellow dress. Yellow suits you really well.  W: Maybe. Several people also have suggested that I get more yellow clothes. They say the color suits me because of my skin.  M: That's right. You know, pink, green and black could also be good for you. Actually, I think all colors are okay for a person like you. Different colors can give people different impressions. For example, black could make you look mature, while pink could make you look young and energetic.  W: It's kind of you to say so. It sounds like you're a clothing expert.  What would the listener say?

A: M: Well, compared with my wife, I'm just a beginner.


Problem: Read the below conversation.  W: Michel, I heard your jazz band is going to play at the student center. I'm just calling to let you know I'll be there.  M: Oh, thanks, but I am not in the band any more. In fact I'm not in the group at all right now.  W: That's too bad. You're such an amateur musician. Why did you leave the group?  M: I just couldn't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. I also missed a couple of performances during my midterm exams. And I thought I'd better quit before the band leader fired me.  W: Hey, you know my friend Charlie, don't you? He plays the piano. He and some of his friends are getting a band together. And they need a good singer.  M: I wouldn't have time for that either.  What would the listener say?

A:
W: Oh, I don't think they'll practise very often. Charlie and his friends are all students, too. I'll give you his number and you can get in touch with him.