Question: Read the below conversation.  Daughter: Dad, can I go to a movie this week with Shannon?  Father: Here. Try this. It's called a book. [Ah, Dad!] Moby Dick. An American classic. [Dad!] Okay. Let me look at the schedule here. Hmm. When are you thinking about going to the movie?  Daughter: Uh, we're thinking about seeing a movie on Wednesday after school.  Father: Well, that's not going to work. You have piano lessons after school and then you have to babysit for the neighbors until 9:00.  Daughter: What about Monday?  Father: Monday's out. You haven't practiced your clarinet at all ... for an entire month, so you have to catch up on that. And, don't you have an essay due in your English class on Tuesday?  Daughter: Oh, I forgot about that [Yeah], and anyway, I was going to finish that during first period at school. [Great. I've never heard of a three-sentence essay.] So, what about Tuesday?  Father: Uh, you have soccer practice from 4:00 until 5:30, and after that, you have to do your homework.  Daughter: Ah, you can help me with that. Oh, I forgot you don't know how to do geometry. So, can I see the movie on Thursday?  Father: Well, remember the science fair at school is on Friday, right? Is, is your project finished yet?  Daughter: Umm, what about Friday night? I checked the paper, and there's a midnight showing.  Father: Uh-uh. Forget that idea.  Daughter: And Saturday?  Father: Well, you have to do your chores in the morning before noon. [You can help me with that.] Oh no. And then, we have to clean out the garage. You said you'd help. [No, you volunteered me.] Well, that should only take a couple of hours. [Dad, you're ruining my social life.] And then, after that, we can go to the movie.  Daughter: We?  Father: Yeah, We. Mom and I and you and Shannon.  Daughter: Uh, Dad, actually. We weren't planning on company.  Father: Now, let me check the paper for showtimes. [The movie plays at three oh five, five, seven fifteen, and nine.] You already checked, I see.  Daughter: Yeah. So is it okay? Can I go see the nine O'clock showing?  Father:...  What would the listener say?
Answer: Daughter: Okay. Thanks, Dad.

Question: Read the below conversation.  M: Good morning, Lucy. Can I help you?  W: Good morning, sir. I'd like to talk with you about my studies for a minute, if I may.  M: Certainly, come in and have a seat.  W: Thank you. I have a record of my studies for last year. Would you like to see it?  M: Yes, let me see now. You are studying mathematics, aren't you?.  W: Yes, I am. But I'd like to apply for admission to the engineering college next year.  M: I see. Have you asked your parents for their advice about this?  W: Yes, I have. They think it is a good idea.  M: Well, your record here has been very good. I don't think you will have much trouble.  W: I hope not. Anyway, I am going to apply. And I'd like to ask you to write a recommendation for me, if it is not too much trouble.  M: No trouble at all. I'd be glad to do it. Is there anything else?  W: No, sir. I think that is all. Thank you very much.  M: All right, Lucy. Good luck to you.  What would the listener say?
Answer: W: Thank you, Good-bye.

Question: Read the below conversation.  W: Robbie, this new walkman is really wonderful.  M: Richard and Marilyn bought it for me for my birthday.  W: They are so kind. You are very lucky, Robbie, to have such a nice family.  M: Is something wrong, Alexandra?  W: No, nothing.  M: Yes, there is. I can tell. What's the matter? Come on, you can tell me. What's up?  W: I received a letter from my parents this morning. I miss them very much. The Molinas treat me so nicely and I like being with your family so much...but when I received the letter with photographs of my family, I cried.  M: You really miss your family,don't you?  W: Yes, I know I must seem silly. It's not like I have nobody. I like the Molinas very much, and they're so kind to me.  M: Hey, why don't we go out for a hamburger and French fries? That'll cheer you up. And you can use my walkman.  What would the listener say?
Answer:
W: That's a good idea. But if you go out, please don't complain about your math teacher or your math homework, I want to have fun.