I know this cozy little coffee shop on the corner of Bleecker and MacDougal.D: That sounds nice.
S: Great! See you there in thirty minutes?
D: OK! See you there!
Eight (Ongoing activities) Running into friends
Camille: Fabiola, Rick… What are you guys doing here?
Fabiola: Camille, what a surprise!
Rick: Hi. We’re going to the mall. How about you?
C: I’m going to the hardware store.
I need to buy some paint, rollers, and brushes.
F: Why is that?
C: Well, because I’m renovating my kitchen and my bathroom.
R: How is it coming along?
C: So far so good. I’m painting the kitchen tonight.
R: Is your husband helping you?
C: Oh, yeah, he likes to work around the house.
F: That’s great.
Listen, do you want to help us paint our kitchen and bathroom?
C: I don’t think so. But you are welcome to borrow our equipment.
R: Thanks, but I can’t imagine Fabiola painting the walls.
F: Look who’s talking.
You’re not so crazy about do-it-yourself projects, either.
R: Yes, I am. I’m just too busy.
F: Oh, sure.
Nine (Sports) Football
Jose: Hey Dave, can you take me to the train station?
David: Sure, but I have practice in thirty minutes.
J: I’m ready. Let’s go. So, how is practice going?
D: Well, it’s tough.
We have to build endurance to run with the ball, tackle and take hits.
J: But isn’t the most important thing to kick the ball?
D: We may be talking about two different sports.
I play what we call ‘football’ here in the United States, not soccer.
J: Oh!
D: We don’t kick the ball very much. We have to carry it with our hands.
J: I see.
D: How about you? Are you playing any sports?
J: I might try baseball next semester, but I don’t know how to play.
D: There’s nothing you can’t learn.
J: I hope you’re right. Oh, here we are. Thank you!
D: You’re welcome!
Ten (Likes and dislikes) Dining out
Sean: This seems like a nice place.
Carol: I hope the food is good.
Waitress: Good evening! How are you tonight?
S: Fine, thanks.
W: Our specials tonight are a beef casserole with mushrooms for ten ninety-five
And a fresh salmon in garlic sauce for twelve ninety-five.
Would you like something to drink first?
S: Yes, please. We’d like a bottle of dry white wine.
W: Is a Chardonnay OK?
S: Yes, that sounds good.
W: Do you need a minute to look at the menus?
S: Yes, please.
W: OK. I’ll be right back with your wine.
S: Do you know what you want?
C: No, I’m not quite sure yet. What about you?
S: The fish special sounds great.
W: Here is your wine. What can I get you to eat?
S: I’d like the salmon special.
W: And you, ma’am?
C: I’d like the grilled chicken breast and a large spinach salad to start.
W: Good choice. The chicken is delicious! Anything else?
C: Not at the moment, thanks.
Eleven (Health) The doctor’s office
Patient: Hi, this is Carlo Pirelli calling. I need to see the doctor immediately.
Receptionist: Is this an emergency?
P: Yes, I have a terrible stomachache and a fever.
R: Is this your first time in this office?
P: No, I’m a regular patient.
R: Go ahead and come in right away.
P: Hi, my name is Carlo Pirelli.
R: Yes. Take a seat right here for a moment.
Nurse: Hello. Let me take your temperature and blood pressure.
P: Sure.
N: Well, your temperature is a little high,
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