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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