Two or three other people are in the kitchen, too.

P: This is a very nice apartment.

L: Thanks. My parents own it.

P: I see. Is this a picture of your parents over here?

L: Yes, this is my entire family.

P: Who’s who?

L: Well, these are my parents, Linda and Joseph.

P: And who’s this?

L: This is my brother Thomas. I also have a sister but she’s not in the picture.

She’s here tonight.

P: And who’s the little girl?

L: Well, that’s me, of course.

P: Really? You still have the same beautiful smile!

L: What a sweet thing to say!

P: Well, that’s the kind of guy I am.

Three (Asking for information) Where are my keys?

Chin: Mom, where are my blue pants?

Mother: Check in your room.

C: No, they’re not there.

M: Then look on the ironing board.

C: OK. Here they are! Mom!

M: Yes, Chin, what is it now?

C: Sorry, but I can’t find my sneakers.

M: I’m sure you know where they are. Just think for a minute.

C: Oh! Now I see them. I guess you’re right.

M: Of course I am. I’m your mother.

C: Well, then tell me where my car keys are.

M: How about in your coat pocket?

C: No!

M: Maybe they’re in your gym bag.

C: Great! They’re here. Thanks, Mom. See you later!

M: Bye! Someday he’s going to lose his head!

Four (Clothing, colors and size) In a department store

Sharon: Oh I love the clothes in this store, but they cost way too much.

Pat: I know but I need a dress for Robin and Mike’s wedding.

What do you think of this one?

S: Now, that is gorgeous, and you look great in blue.

P: But I like this red one, too.

S: Well, try both of them on.

P: Is there a size ten in blue?

S: Yes, right here.

The fitting rooms are around the corner, by the children’s department.

S: I like the blue.

P: And it’s comfortable too. Is it too short, though?

S: No. You look beautiful, really.

P: Thanks. Excuse me, how much is this dress?

Clerk: You’re lucky. All women’s fashions are on sale today.

Let’s see… this dress is twenty five percent off.

P: I’m convinced. I even have shoes to match.

S: That’s reason enough right there.

Five (The weather, seasons, months and days) At a coffee shop

Jim: I need some hot coffee. I’m so cold!

An: I know. I think my feet are frozen.

Waitress: Are you ready to order?

J: Yes, some coffee, please.

A: Tea with lemon for me, please.

W: Cream and sugar with your coffee, sir?

J: Yes, please.

W: Just a minute.

J: What’s the weather forecast for today?

A: Chance of snow and temperatures in the teens until Tuesday.

Oh, no! How can you stand Boston winters?

J: Good question. I bet you miss Vietnam. What’s the weather like there now?

A: Around seventy degrees. It’s warm in January, but it rains a lot.

J: Well, I prefer rain to snow and ice.

W: Here’s your coffee and tea. I hope it warms you up!

Six (Time) Late for a date

Antonio: Well, finally.

Jean: Hi, I’m sorry I’m late.

A: You were supposed to be here at seven.

Where were you? I was worried.

J: I’m sorry, but the bus was twenty minutes late.

A: I understand, but now we’re late for the seven-fifteen show.

J: Sorry!

A: That’s OK. The next show starts at nine-thirty.

J: What time is it now?

A: No watch! No wonder you’re always late! It’s twenty to eight.

J: Well, we have almost two hours to kill.

How about dinner before the movie? Are you hungry?

A: Now that you mention it, yes.

J: How about pizza?

A: I’d rather have Mexican food.

J: Fine, my treat.

A: I like that. You can be late more often.

Seven (Daily activities) The morning jog in New York

Diana: Steven, good morning.

Steven: Diana! What a surprise!

D: Do you jog here every morning?

S: Yes. Well, I try to, anyway. How about you?

D: I jog every day, but I don’t always come here.

S: Where do you usually go?

D: I go to Central Park pretty often.

S: Wow, that’s quite far. What time do you get up?

D: Usually between six and six-fifteen.

S: That’s awfully early for me!

D: You’re not an early riser, are you?

S: Not exactly. But you obviously are.

D: Well, to me it’s worth it to go jogging in Central Park. It’s so peaceful.

S: So, would you like to join me for a cup of coffee?

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