Conversation 1
M: What time do you usually get home from work?
W: Oh, about 6:30, but if there’s a lot of traffic, it will be around 7:30. Last night, I got home very late. It was almost 8:30.
M: That’s too bad. By the way, did you watch that special TV program last night?
W: No, I didn’t have the time, and I forgot to record it. You know, I had to prepare for a lecture.
Conversation 2
W: Hi, Sam. I didn’t know you exercised at this gym. Do you come here every day?
M: Well, I’ve been busy with my project, but usually, I exercise here every two days. How about you?
W: I come here once a week, mostly Friday or Saturday.
M: Why don’t we meet at the park this Friday after work? We can exercise together at the gym, and then go for a drink or a movie.
W: Sounds good.
Conversation 3
W: Good morning. Can I help you?
M: This is Mr. Horst speaking. Could I speak to Mr. Chester, ple ase?
W: One moment, please. I’m sorry, but Mr. Chester is on the other line. Would you like to leave a message?
M: Could you ask Mr. Chester to call me back?
W: Of course. What is your name again?
M: My name is Richard Horst.
W: Could you please spell your last name?
M: That’s H for Harry, O for Oliver, R for Robert, S for sugar, and T for Tommy.
W: Thank you for calling, and goodbye.
Conversation 4
M: Hello?
W: Honey, it’s me!
M: Where are you?
W: At the station. I missed my train, so I’m going to be late.
M: Oh, that’s too bad. Will you get back in time to pick up the kids?
W: I don’t think so. Can you get them?
M: No problem.
W: How was your day?
M: Well, I worked on my paper for a few hours, and then I got sleepy. So I slept for a while.
W: Wow, you’re so lucky you work at home. I can’t sleep at the office, you know.
M: But I also did the dishes. You can’t do those things at the office.
W: Well, that’s true.
M: See you around 6:30?
W: I hope so. See you.
Conversation 5
M: What can I do for you, madam?
W: Yes. My husband and I were thinking of buying something. May I have a look at that T-shirt?
