Conversation  

Contents  

At Home (1) 6  

At Home (2) 7  

My Favorite Photographs (1) 8  

Location (1) 9  

Location (2) 10  

Color (1) 11  

Color (2) 12  

No Questions 13  

Short Answer 14  

Telephone Call (2) 15  

What's A Grant? 16  

I'm Busy On Friday 17  

Bless You 18  

I Don't Feel Well 19  

Can You Help Me? 20  

Taking a Cab 21  

I Hate to Get Up 22  

A Hot Day 23  

Phone Out of Order (1) 24  

Phone Out of Order (2) 25  

Getting A Visa 26  

Employing a new member 27  

A Date (1) 28  

What did you do yesterday? 29  

Travelling by Air 30  

At the Customs 31  

A New Baby 32  

Is English Difficult? 33  

Washing His Car 34  

At the Restaurant 35  

Contents  

When's the Baby Due? 36  

Bus Stop 37  

Gardening 38  

A Lazy Boy 39  

Can I Drive There? 40  

A New Dress 41  

A Picnic 42  

I'm Going Skiing 43  

Traffic Rules (1) 44  

Housework 45  

Oral Exams 46  

Would You Call me? 47  

Can I Let You Know? 48  

On the Phone-A Less Formal Call 49  

A Cup of Coffee 50  

How About a Drink? 51  

I Have a Sore Throat 52  

On Sale 53  

Not a Cloud in the Sky 54  

Cold and Windy 55  

It's Beginning to Snow. 56  

A House at the Shore 57  

A Soccer Game 58  

Not So Young 59  

Is She Single? 60  

To Buy a Birthday Present 61  

Telephone 62  

A Light Eater 63  

A Nice Flat (1) 64  

A Nice Flat (2) 65  

Contents  

Afraid of Flying 66  

A Plane Reservation 67  

Getting Together 68  

How's Your New Job Going? 69  

We Eat a Lot 70  

I'll Take You 71  

We Must be Out of Them 72  

Doctor's Appointment 73  

Traffic Rules (2) 74  

Eating out 75  

To Buy a Bus Ticket 76  

On the Phone 77  

Operating Room 78  

A Car Loan 79  

A Cashier 80  

Settling Down 81  

Will You Get Some Bread For Me? 82  

Buying a Present - In a Jeweller's shop 83  

Buying a Present - In a Toy Shop 84  

Making a Reservation 85  

Ready to Go 86  

An Interesting Movie 87  

In the Bus 88  

A New Job 89  

A Date (2) 90  

Smoking 91  

A Death 92  

A Birth 93  

A Coincidence 94  

How have you been? 95  

Contents  

Applying for a job 96  

Giving Directions 97  

General Hospital - Maternity Ward 98  

Interview (1) 99  

Interview (2) 100  

Interview (3) 101  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 1 At Home (1)  

Scott: Where is Jane?  

Patricia: She is in the living room.  

Scott: What is she doing?  

Patricia: She is playing the piano.  

Scott: Where is the car?  

Patricia: It is in the garage.  

Scott: Where is the dog?  

Patricia: The dog is in front of the door.  

Scott: What is the dog doing?  

Patricia: The dog is eating.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 2 At Home (2)  

Husband: Where you are?  

Wife: I am in the kitchen.  

Husband: What are you doing?  

Wife: I am cooking dinner.  

Husband: Where are Bill and Mary?  

Wife: They are in the living room.  

Husband: What are they doing?  

Wife: They are watching TV.  

Husband: Where is the cat?  

Wife: she is in the dining room.  

Husband: What is she doing?  

Wife: She is sleeping.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 3 My Favorite Photographs (1)  

Susan: Who is she?  

Roger: She is my sister.  

Susan: What's her name?  

Roger: Her name is Jennifer.  

Susan: Where is she in this photograph?  

Roger: She's in Toronto.  

Susan: What is that building behind her?  

Roger: She's standing in front of the CN Tower.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 4 Location (1)  

Edward: Where is the school?  

Diana: It's between the library and the park.  

Edward: Where is the post office?  

Diana: It's across from the movie theater.  

Edward: Where is the royal bank?  

Diana: It's next to the supermarket.  

Edward: Where is the gas station.  

Diana: It's around the corner from the church.  

Edward: Where is the barbershop?  

Diana: It's near the bus station.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 5 Location (2)  

Scott: Excuse me?  

Can you tell me the way to the nearest bank?  

Ann: Yes, it's on Geneva Street. As a matter of fact, I am going that way myself.  

So if you come with me, I will show you.  

Scott: Thanks very much.  

Ann: You are welcome.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 6 Color (1)  

Stewart: May I help you?  

Sera: Yes, please. I am looking for an umbrella.  

Stewart: What's your favorite color?  

Sera: It's black.  

Stewart: Sorry, we have no black umbrella right now.  

Here is a nice umbrella.  

Sera: But this umbrella is yellow.  

Stewart: That's OK. Yellow umbrellas are very popular this year.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 7 Color (2)  

Allen: Excuse me?  

Is this your umbrella?  

Sera: No, it isn't.  

Allen: Are you sure?  

Sera: Yes, I am sure.  

That umbrella is brown, and my umbrella is yellow.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 8 No Questions  

Dennis: Are you married?  

Jane: No, I'm not. I'm single.  

Dennis: Tell me about your new car. Is it large?  

Jane: No, it's not. It is small.  

Dennis: Tell me about the questions in your English book.  

Are they difficult?  

Jane: No, they're not. They are easy.  

Dennis: Tell me about your new neighbors?  

Are they quiet?  

Jane: No, they aren't. They are noisy.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 9 Short Answer  

Linda: Is Alice young or old?  

Glen: She is young.  

Linda: Is Bill tall or short?  

Glen: He is short.  

Linda: Is Albert's apartment big or little?  

Glen: It's small.  

Linda: Were the last examinations easy or difficult?  

Glen: They were difficult.  

Linda: Is Julie married or single?  

Glen: She is single.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 10 Telephone Call (2)  

Dave: Hello, Jack. This is Dave.  

I want to return the book I borrowed from you last night.  

Will you be at home at about six o'clock?  

Jack: Yes, I will. I will be cooking dinner.  

Dave: Oh! Well. Then I won't come over at six.  

Jack: Why not?  

Dave: I don't want to disturb you.  

Jack: Don't worry! You won't disturb me.  

Dave: OK. I will see you at six.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 11 What's A Grant?  

Ted: My daughter is going to college.  

Keith: That's great, but it must be expensive.  

Ted: Yes, but she has a grant.  

Keith: A grant? What's a grant?  

Ted: The government is giving her money.  

Keith: To pay for her education?  

Ted: That's right.  

Keith: Does it pay for everything?  

Ted: No, she has a loan, too.  

Keith: What's the difference between a loan and a grant?  

Ted: You have to pay back a loan; a grant is a gift.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 12 I'm Busy On Friday  

John: Would you like to go to a pop concert?  

Chris: Well, I'd like to... but when is it?  

John: On Friday evening.  

Chris: What a pity! I'm busy on Friday.  

John: Maybe you could change your plans? It's going to be a really great concert.  

Chris: Maybe I will, I wouldn't want to miss it.  

John: Great, I'll see you Friday!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 13 Bless You  

Wild: Ah-choo!  

Smith: God bless you!  

Wild: Thank you.  

Smith: Do you have a cold?  

Wild: Yes, that's why I'm sneezing so much.  

Smith: I hope you feel better soon.  

Wild: I get a bad cold every winter.  

Smith: Are you taking anything for your cold?  

Wild: I'm taking Contac.  

Smith: Does it help?  

Wild: Yes, but it makes me sleepy.  

Smith: You'd better not drive then!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 14 I Don't Feel Well  

Phil: What are you looking for?  

Donald: My jacket. I'm going to the doctor.  

Phil: Why? What's the problem?  

Donald: I'm not sure, but I don't feel well.  

Phil: Do you have a fever?  

Donald: No, but I have a pain in my chest.  

Phil: What time is your appointment?  

Donald: Eleven-thirty. I'm going now. Bye.  

Phil: Good-bye. I hope it's nothing serious.  

Donald: Thanks. See you.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 15 Can You Help Me?  

Ron: Can you help me, officer?  

Steve: I'll try. What's the problem?  

Ron: I can't get into my car.  

Steve: Where are your keys?  

Ron: They're in the car.  

Steve: Don't worry. I can open it.  

Ron: How can you do that?  

Steve: With a coat hanger. It's easy.  

Ron: Where can we get a coat hanger?  

Steve: There's one in the police car. Wait here.  

Ron: Thanks a lot! You're very kind.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 16 Taking a Cab  

Cab Driver: Hello.  

Michael: Hello.  

Cab Driver: Where do you want to go?  

Michael: 70 Maple Street, please.  

Cab Driver: 70 Mibble Street.  

Michael: No, Maple street.  

Cab Driver: Maple Street...let's see... Is that near St. David Street?  

Michael: I don't know. I've been here only one week.  

Cab Driver: Oh, where are you from?  

Michael: Toronto.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 17 I Hate to Get Up  

Mike: I hate to get up in the morning.  

Ray: Me too! What time do you get up?  

Mike: At six o'clock.  

Ray: Why do you get up so early?  

Mike: I have to be at work by seven.  

Ray: I don't get up until eight.  

Mike: You're lucky. What do you do?  

Ray: I own a bookstore.  

Mike: What time does your store open?  

Ray: At eight-thirty.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 18 A Hot Day  

Mel: This heat is killing me!  

Matthew: Me too! It must be ninety-five degrees.  

Mel: I would like a cold drink.  

Matthew: I'll get you one.  

Mel: Thanks. Mmm. This tastes good!  

Matthew: It does, jeez, this hot weather makes me lazy.  

Mel: Me too, get me another drink?  

Matthew: I guess if you're lazy no one else is allowed to be!  

Mel: He he he, thanks for understanding!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 19 Phone Out of Order (1)  

Gerald: Hey! Hey!  

Walter: What's wrong?  

Gerald: There is something wrong with the phone. I'm getting a strange noise.  

Walter: Are you? I can hear you very clearly.  

Gerald: Hello! Hello!  

Walter: This pay phone might be out of order. I'll call you again with another phone....  

Walter: Hello! How about now? Is there still a strange noise?  

Gerald: Yes. Perhaps my phone is out of order.  

Walter: You should get in touch with the phone company.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 20 Phone Out of Order (2)  

Gerald: Hey! What's the matter with the phone?(Handing the receiver to B) Listen to this peculiar noise.  

Thomas: It doesn't sound like a dial tone.  

Gerald: It must be out of order. We'd better notify the phone company.  

Thomas: How do we do that? We can't use the phone.  

Gerald: Let's go next door and use our neighbour's phone.  

Thomas: He's always complaining about people. I don't want to ask any favours of him.  

Gerald: How about across the street?  

Thomas: I forgot about Mrs. Riley! I'm sure she'd let us use her phone.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 21 Getting A Visa  

Henry: Does it take long to get a visa?  

Mr. Chandler: It depends on the season. Anywhere from one month to two months.  

Henry: What do I need to do?  

Mr. Chandler: Fill out an application form and wait.  

Henry: Will there be a long waiting period?  

Mr. Chandler: Not if you don't run into any government delays.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 22 Employing a new member  

Mr Orwell: Well, this woman may be suitable for the job. But is she energetic enough?  

Mr Bays: Yes, she certainly seems to have lots of energy.  

Mr Orwell: Mm. She's got to be ambitious too. Is she?  

Mr Bays: Yes, she has plenty of ambition.  

Mr Orwell: And we really need a flexible sort of person. Do you think she is?  

Mr Bays: Mm. She seems to be determined enough, but she's a little tough.  

Mr. Orwell: Well I guess we will give her a try, and see how she works out!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 23 A Date (1)  

Harry: What are you so happy about? You're grinning from ear to ear.  

Gill: Sandy and I are going to go out this weekend.  

Harry: Oh, yeah? That's fast work. That's great! Which night are you going to see her--Friday or Saturday?  

Gill: On Friday. She isn't going to be in town on Saturday and Sunday. She's going to visit a friend in Quebec.  

Harry: What are you going to do on Friday?  

Gill: I don't know yet. Do you have any ideas?  

Harry: How about taking her out to a Chinese restaurant? I've heard that she likes Chinese food.  

Gill: That's a great idea.  

Harry: What are you going to wear on your date?  

Gill: I am going to wear my new suit.  

Harry: That's too formal. Wear your jeans and a T-shirt.  

Gill: How about your sports jacket? Are you going to wear it Friday night?  

Harry: No, I am not. Go ahead and wear it.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 24 What did you do yesterday?  

Richard: Hi, how are you? You look tired. Did you sleep okay last night?  

Dave: No, I didn't.  

Richard: Why? What did you do yesterday?  

Dave: I went to a nightclub last night and danced all night.  

Richard: Oh, yeah? Did you have a good time?  

Dave: I had a wonderful time, but I'm beat today.  

Richard: What time did you leave the nightclub?  

Dave: I left at about 3:00 a.m.  

Richard: I'm not surprised that you're tired. Which nightclub did you go to?  

Dave: Fantastic. It's on Ontario Street. It's really nice.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 25 Travelling by Air  

Henry: Do I check in here for Air Canada to Mexico?  

Mr. Silver: Do you already have your ticket?  

Henry: Yes. Here you are.  

Mr. Silver: Thank you. Can you put your luggage up here, please?  

Henry: Sure, I have three suitcases.  

Mr. Silver: We allow only two pieces. You'll have to pay an extra charge.  

Henry: Oh! Can I carry this one with me?  

Mr. Silver: No, I'm sorry. It won't fit under your seat. That's $45.00.  

Henry: Here you are.  

Mr. Silver: Thank you. You can choose your seat. A window seat or aisle seat?  

Henry: I'd like a window seat, please.  

Mr. Silver: Fine. Seat 15A. Here's your ticket and your boarding pass. Enjoy your flight!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 26 At the Customs  

Customs Officer: Good morning. Can I see your passport?  

Clark: Certainly. Here it is.  

C. O.: Yes, that's all right. Have you got anything to declare?  

Clark: Yes, I have. I've got some whisky and some cigarettes.  

C. O.: How much whisky have you got?  

Clark: A litre.  

C.O: That's all right. And how many cigarettes have you got?  

Clark: Two hundred.  

C.O.: Fine. What about perfume?  

Clark: Er...No, I haven't.  

C.O.: Good. Open your case, please.  

Clark: Pardon?  

C.O.: Open your case, please. Open it now! Oh, dear! Look at this! You've got three bottles of whisky, four hundred cigarettes and a lot of perfume!  

Clark: Does that mean I can't go?  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 27 A New Baby  

Mr Palmer: Well, hello, Mr Wallace. You seem unusually happy today.  

Mr Wallace: I just became a father!  

Mr Palmer: Congratulations. A boy or a girl?  

Mr Wallace: You never saw such a cute girl. Nine pounds, three ounces...and as cute as a button.  

Mr Palmer: Doesn't this call for cigars?  

Mr Wallace: Oh, yes. I forgot about the cigars. Here, have one.  

Mr Palmer: Thank you. How is your wife?  

Mr Wallace: She's just fine.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 28 Is English Difficult?  

Nancy: Where are you going?  

Maggie: To Canada.  

Nancy: Why are you going there?  

Maggie: I'm going to learn English; there is a school there that has an excellent program.  

Nancy: Is learning English going to be difficult?  

Maggie: Yes. I have to study and practice a lot.  

Nancy: Where is your school?  

Maggie: It's in a town called St.Catharines. In Ontario.  

Nancy: I'm jealous, I'll bet you're excited.  

Maggie: Yes, but I'm also really nervous.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 29 Washing His Car  

Debbie: Where's Kevin?  

Tania: He's in front of the house.  

Debbie: What is he doing?  

Tania: Washing his car.  

Debbie: Not again?  

Tania: Yes, he takes good care of his car.  

Debbie: But he never cleans his room.  

Tania: I know. It's always dirty.  

Debbie: And nothing is in order.  

Tania: You're right. His room is a mess.  

Debbie: Maybe he should move into his car!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 30 At the Restaurant  

Jamie: This is a big menu.  

Katy: Yeah, what are you getting?  

Jamie: Chicken, peas, and baked potatoes.  

Katy: I don't know what to get.  

Jamie: They have very good turkey.  

Katy: I had turkey yesterday.  

Jamie: How about steak?  

Katy: Perfect. I'll get steak and mashed potatoes.  

Jamie: What vegetable are you getting?  

Katy: I'm not getting any. I don't like vegetables.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 31 When's the Baby Due?  

Sharon: I have some good news.  

Mel: What is it?  

Sharon: Lisa is going to have a baby.  

Mel: That's great! I'm so happy for her.  

Sharon: Me too!  

Mel: Do they want a boy or a girl?  

Sharon: A girl.  

Mel: When's the baby due?  

Sharon: In the beginning of September.  

Mel: I'm going to phone Lisa tonight.  

Sharon: That's nice. Say hello for me.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 32 Bus Stop  

Barbara: Jean!  

Jean: Barbara! Do you work around here?  

Barbara: Yes, I work in that building across the street.  

Jean: Really? What do you do?  

Barbara: I work in a law office, I'm a secretary.  

Jean: Oh, that's interesting.  

Barbara: What about you? What do you do?  

Jean: I work at Duru Restaurant.  

Barbara: Oh...are you a cook?  

Jean: No, I'm a waitress.  

Barbara: That's a really hard job; I don't envy you.  

Jean: Me neither!  

(In the bus)  

Barbara: Do you live alone, Jean?  

Jean: No, I don't. I live with my family. How about you?  

Barbara: I'm married now. I got married last year.  

Jean: Really? Congratulations!  

Jean: Whom did you marry?  

Barbara: His name's Jeff Hunt. He lives in my building.  

Jean: Oh, what does he do?  

Barbara: He's a doctor.  

Jean: How wonderful, I'm very happy for you!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 33 Gardening  

Constance: Your garden is really lovely.  

Gwen: Thank you. I enjoy working in the garden.  

Constance: Do you do everything yourself?  

Gwen: I trim the bushes and weed the flowerbeds myself.  

Constance: Who cuts the grass?  

Gwen: Oh, it's so big that I hire one of the boys in the neighbourhood to do it for me.  

Constance: Well, I must say he does a good job.  

Gwen: Yes. His work is more than satisfactory.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 34 A Lazy Boy  

Sheila: I'm very angry with my son, Harry.  

Connie: Why? What's the problem?  

Sheila: He's not doing well in school.  

Connie: That's a surprise. Harry is a smart boy.  

Sheila: Yes, but he never studies.  

Connie: Did you talk to his teachers?  

Sheila: Yes, I did.  

Connie: What did they say?  

Sheila: He's a nice boy, but he's very lazy.  

Connie: Maybe they're right.  

Sheila: I'm afraid so.  

Connie: Have you thought about getting him a tutor?  

Sheila: Maybe that's a good idea; I really want him to excel.  

Connie: Let's go look in the phone book now then.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 35 Can I Drive There?  

Maggie: What time is it?  

Fran: It's three o'clock.  

Maggie: Oh no, I'm late.  

Fran: Where are you going?  

Maggie: To the dentist.  

Fran: Can I drive you there?  

Maggie: Sure! That will help.  

Fran: Do you have a toothache?  

Maggie: Yes, and it's very bad.  

Fran: I'm sorry to hear that.  

Maggie: I've had it for weeks, and this is the first time that I could get in. My dentist is always so busy!  

Fran: I guess that's a good thing! It means a lot of people like him.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 36 A New Dress  

Kay: Who is it?  

Pamela: It's me, dear.  

Kay: Don't you have your key?  

Pamela: No, let me in! (Lets her in)  

Kay: What's in that box? What did you get?  

Pamela: A new dress, honey.  

Kay: But you have a closet full of dresses.  

Pamela: I know, but I need a new one.  

Kay: What's wrong with all the other dresses?  

Pamela: They're not this one!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 37 A Picnic  

Louise: Let's go for a picnic.  

Esther: That's a great idea! Where shall we go?  

Louise: Let's go to the park.  

Esther: How far is it?  

Louise: About a mile.  

Esther: Is it a nice place?  

Louise: Sure. It has picnic tables and a beautiful lake.  

Esther: Good. I'll make some sandwiches.  

Louise: I'll bring soda and cookies.  

Esther: The kids will love it.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 38 I'm Going Skiing  

Laura: We've got ten inches of snow.  

Stacy: Wow! That's terrific!  

Laura: What's so terrific about it?  

Stacy: I'm going skiing.  

Laura: Skiing? Are you serious?  

Stacy: Yes. It's a lot of fun.  

Laura: Maybe, but it's also dangerous.  

Stacy: You need to live on the edge!  

Laura: And you need to make sure you don't fall off it!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 39 Traffic Rules (1)  

Kay: Sara! You can't park here! It's a bus stop.  

Sara: Oh, we'll be back in a few minutes. It's OK.  

Kay: Oh, no, it isn't. You'll get a parking ticket if you leave it here.  

Sara: No, I won't. It's half past five. All the traffic wardens have gone home.  

Kay: Sara!  

Sara: Yes?  

Warden: Is this your car, ma'am?  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 40 Housework  

Wendy: Whew! I'm really tired and now I have to go home and cook.  

Sue: Do you make dinner every night?  

Wendy: Yes, I usually make dinner, and my husband washes the dishes.  

Sue: I live alone, so I do everything. Sometimes I eat out, though. There are some good restaurants in my neighbourhood.  

Wendy: Where do you live?  

Sue: Near the Pen Centre.  

Wendy: That's good. There aren't any good restaurants near my house.  

Sue: Does your husband help you do housework much?  

Wendy: Umm...yes. He sets the table almost every night, and he makes our bed every morning. But I usually make all the meals.  

Sue: How about cleaning?  

Wendy: We clean the house together every weekend. I vacuum the rooms, and he usually sweeps the floor of the kitchen, and he does yard work.  

Sue: Your husband helps you so much. Does he help do the laundry too?  

Wendy: Well, he's never helped me do the laundry.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 41 Oral Exams  

Mary: Hey, Cindy! Have you finished the exam?  

Cindy: Yes, I have. Whew!  

Mary: Was it hard?  

Cindy: Well, yes. It was hard--pretty hard.  

Mary: Did you pass?  

Cindy: I don't know. Mrs. Lester didn't tell me.  

Mary: What questions did she ask?  

Cindy: First she asked me what my name was.  

Mary: That was easy, wasn't it?  

Cindy: Yes, except I couldn't remember! Then she asked me where I came from, and how long it took to get here from my country.  

Mary: And what else did she ask?  

Cindy: She asked how long I'd been studying English here in Canada, and she asked how I would use English in the future.  

Mary: Yes, yes, go on.  

Cindy: Then she asked me to explain the difference between my country and Canada.  

Mary: Anything else?  

Cindy: I'm trying to remember. Oh, yes! She asked if I spoke any other language.  

Mary: Is that all?  

Cindy: Oh, there were a lot of other questions. She asked me what my hobbies were, where I visited in Canada. Then I was asked to read a passage.  

Mary: What did she say at the end?  

Cindy: Hmm. Let's see... Oh, Yes! She asked me to tell you to go in--right away.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 42 Would You Call me?  

Angela: Well, see you tomorrow.  

Vicky: I'd better go, too. Oh, would you do me a favour?  

Angela: Sure.  

Vicky: Would you call me tomorrow at six o'clock in the morning? Tomorrow is my daughter's birthday. I want to get her a new robe, and I have to pick up the dry cleaning, and pick up the cake from the bakery. Anyway, I have lots of things to do. But I'm not sure I can get up early.  

Angela: Do you need a hand?  

Vicky: Oh, can you? That would be great; can you go to the mall and buy her a new robe, pick up the dry cleaning, and get the cake from the bakery?  

Angela: And what will you be doing?  

Vicky: Sleeping in of course!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 43 Can I Let You Know?  

Margaret: Are you going out with Leonard tonight?  

Frances: Uh-huh. He's supposed to pick me up at six thirty. What time is it now?  

Margaret: Quarter to six. You'd better get going.  

Frances: You're kidding. I haven't even taken a shower.  

Margaret: Where are you going?  

Frances: We haven't made up our minds yet. Maybe to a movie, maybe to a party.  

Margaret: Go and see Forrest Gump. It's supposed to be interesting.  

Frances: Oh, maybe we will. I've heard The Sixth Sense is good, too.  

Margaret: Well, personally I prefer Forrest Gump. I really should be going. Do you want to go shopping tomorrow?  

Frances: I'd like to go, but it depends. I might have to go to the store tomorrow and do some work. Can I let you know first thing in the morning?  

Margaret: OK, that would be all right. (Rrring, rrring)  

Frances: Oh, there's the phone. It must be Leonard.  

Margaret: Well, I'll be going. Call me up tomorrow.  

Frances: I will. Have a good evening.  

Margaret: You too.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 44 On the Phone-A Less Formal Call  

Miss Wallace: Good afternoon, Scott and Smith. May I help you?  

George: May I speak to Mr. Scott or Mr. Smith, please?  

Miss Wallace: I'm sorry, they aren't here right now. Who's calling, please?  

George: George Martin.  

Miss Wallace: Is there any message I can take, Mr. Martin?  

George: No, I'll call back later.  

Miss Wallace: Thank you for calling Scott and Smith.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 45 A Cup of Coffee  

Bill: Can I get you something to drink?  

Robin: A cup of coffee, please.  

Bill: With milk and sugar?  

Robin: A little milk, but no sugar.  

Bill: I never drink coffee at night.  

Robin: Why not?  

Bill: It keeps me awake.  

Robin: What do you drink with supper?  

Bill: Tea, it helps me relax.  

Robin: I don't like tea.  

Bill: There are so many kinds of tea; maybe you should shop around and try to find one you like because coffee is so bad for you.  

Robin: That's a good idea.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 46 How About a Drink?  

Chris: How about a drink, tonight?  

Loretta: I'd love to.  

Chris: Where can we meet?  

Loretta: How about the Relax Bar?  

Chris: All right. What time?  

Loretta: Is eight o'clock OK?  

Chris: Yes that's fine.  

Loretta: I will meet you there; I'm really looking forward to it!  

Chris: Me too!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 47 I Have a Sore Throat  

Matt: You sound terrible.  

Judy: I have a sore throat.  

Matt: You should rest your voice.  

Judy: I know. It hurts when I talk.  

Matt: What are you taking for your throat?  

Judy: Hot tea and honey.  

Matt: That should help. Are you going to work today?  

Judy: No, I'm staying home.  

Matt: Good idea.  

Judy: I'll feel better tomorrow.  

Matt: I hope so.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 48 On Sale  

Emily: Do you like my new coat?  

Scott: It looks terrific!  

Emily: I'm glad you like it.  

Scott: How much was it?  

Emily: Eighty dollars.  

Scott: That's a good price.  

Emily: Yeah, it was on sale.  

Scott: Where did you get it?  

Emily: At Sears.  

Scott: I like to shop there, too; they always have really good sales!  

Emily: Maybe you should go there today, you the have a sale on shirts if you're interested.  

Scott: Good idea! I need some.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 49 Not a Cloud in the Sky  

Eddie: What a beautiful day!  

Rita: Yes, there's not a cloud in the sky.  

Eddie: What's the temperature?  

Rita: It's seventy degrees.  

Eddie: I love October.  

Rita: Me too. It's not too hot and not too cold.  

Eddie: Fall is my favourite season.  

Rita: Mine, too.  

Eddie: The weather is almost perfect.  

Rita: And the leaves are very pretty when they change colours.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 50 Cold and Windy  

Eileen: Is it cold out?  

Nelson: Yes, it's cold and windy!  

Eileen: I'm going to wear my heavy coat.  

Nelson: Good idea! Where are you going?  

Eileen: To the post office.  

Nelson: Why?  

Eileen: To mail this package.  

Nelson: Would you buy some stamps for me?  

Eileen: Sure. How many do you want?  

Nelson: Ten. Here's the money for the stamps.  

Eileen: Okay. I'll be back in twenty minutes, unless I get blown away!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 51 It's Beginning to Snow.  

Jason: Do you like snow?  

Kristin: No! I hate it!  

Jason: Why? Snow is so pretty.  

Kristin: Yes, but I don't like to drive in it.  

Jason: Well, it's beginning to snow.  

Kristin: And I have to drive to work.  

Jason: How far is it to work?  

Kristin: Six miles. Are we going to get much snow?  

Jason: About twelve inches, they say.  

Kristin: Oh no! Driving will be dangerous! Please be careful!  

Jason: I will, by the way, can I borrow your car?  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 52 A House at the Shore  

Roberto: When is your vacation?  

Sandra: It starts next week.  

Roberto: Where are you going?  

Sandra: We're renting a house on the shore.  

Roberto: That's wonderful!  

Sandra: Yes, we love the ocean.  

Roberto: Do you swim a lot?  

Sandra: Not very much.  

Roberto: Then, why are you going to the shore?  

Sandra: Because we all bought new swim suits!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 53 A Soccer Game  

Denis: I'm going to play soccer.  

Barbara: Who are you playing with?  

Denis: Some friends from work.  

Barbara: Are you a good soccer player?  

Denis: Yes, but I'm not the best player on the team.  

Barbara: What time does the game begin?  

Denis: Nine o'clock. Why don't you come with me?  

Barbara: I can't today. I'm very busy.  

Denis: Okay. See you later.  

Barbara: I hope your team wins.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 54 Not So Young  

Keith: My son is graduating from high school today!  

Sally: And my daughter is graduating next year.  

Keith: How old is she?  

Sally: She's sixteen.  

Keith: I remember when she was a baby.  

Sally: I know. We're getting old.  

Keith: Don't say that!  

Sally: Why not? It's true.  

Keith: No, it isn't. We were young when we got married.  

Sally: That's right, but we got married 25 years ago!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 55 Is She Single?  

Lynn: Today is my cousin's birthday.  

Roger: What's your cousin's name?  

Lynn: Kathy. I'm going to her house after dinner.  

Roger: How old is she?  

Lynn: She's twenty-four.  

Roger: Hmm. She's my age. Is she pretty?  

Lynn: Yes, and she's very nice, too.  

Roger: Is she single?  

Lynn: No, she's married and has two children.  

Roger: Oh that's too bad.  

Lynn: Not for her! He he he...  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 56 To Buy a Birthday Present  

Mark: What are you getting Jim for his birthday?  

Leslie: I don't know yet.  

Mark: You can always get him a shirt.  

Leslie: But I got him one last year.  

Mark: Oh, that's right. Let me think.  

Leslie: I want to get him something different.  

Mark: How about a briefcase?  

Leslie: Good idea! His briefcase is getting old.  

Mark: And it's something he'll use every day.  

Leslie: Of course! Why didn't I think of that?  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 57 Telephone  

Mr Palmer: Hello?  

Sue: Hello, is Mary there?  

Mr Palmer: I'm sorry, you have the wrong number.  

Sue: Oh...is this 685-5290?  

Mr Palmer: No, it's not.  

Sue: I'm sorry.  

Mr Palmer: That's OK.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 58 A Light Eater  

Frances: Would you like anything else? You haven't eaten very much.  

Grace: No, thanks. I'm already full.  

Frances: Oh, come on. Have some more.  

Grace: No, I really can't. I've never been much of an eater.  

Frances: Have some coffee then.  

Grace: That would be nice.  

Frances: How do you take it?  

Grace: With sugar please, no cream.  

Frances: Here you are.  

Grace: Thank you.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 59 A Nice Flat (1)  

Agent: This is a nice flat.  

Jane: Mmm...  

Agent: There's a living room. There's a kitchen, a bedroom, and a bathroom, and there's a bidet!  

Jane: What is a bidet?  

Agent: It's like a toilet, only better, I'll let you figure it out!  

Jane: Well, none of my friends have a bidet, and even if I don't know what it is, they will be jealous when I tell them!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 60 A Nice Flat (2)  

Agent: Well, here's the kitchen.  

Jane: Hmm...It's very small.  

Agent: Yes, it isn't very large, but there's a cooker and a fridge. There are some cupboards under the sink. Jane: Are there any plates?  

Agent: Yes, there are.  

Jane: Good. Are there any chairs in here?  

Agent: No, there aren't, but there are some in the living room.  

Jane: Hmm. There aren't any glasses!  

Agent: Yes, there are! They're in the cupboard.  

Jane: ...and ...er... where's the toilet?  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 61 Afraid of Flying  

Bert: Where is your meeting?  

Linda: In Dallas, Texas.  

Bert: How are you going?  

Linda: By plane.  

Bert: Do you like to fly?  

Linda: Sure. It's fast and comfortable.  

Bert: I'm afraid of flying.  

Linda: That's silly. Flying is very safe.  

Bert: Maybe, but I don't feel safe in a plane.  

Linda: I understand. A lot of people feel that way.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 62 A Plane Reservation  

Henry: I'd like to reconfirm my plane reservation.  

Miss Lester: What flight are you taking?  

Henry: Flight 207.  

Miss Lester: And your name, please?  

Henry: Henry Chandler.  

Miss Lester: Yes, sir. You're booked on Flight 207. Please check in at the airport an hour before flight time.  

Henry: Thank you.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 63 Getting Together  

Walter: Are you free Friday night?  

Rebecca: I might not be in town. I'm not sure yet. A friend suggested I go to Vancouver.  

Walter: Well, a few of us are getting together, and I thought you might want to come, too.  

Rebecca: What are you thinking of doing?  

Walter: We're not sure yet. We might go to a bar, but we'll probably go see A. I.  

Rebecca: Oh, I haven't seen yet.  

Walter: Well, come then.  

Rebecca: Sure, if I'm in town. I'll call you and let you know.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 64 How's Your New Job Going?  

Mr Adams: Oh, Miss Wallace! Long time no see.  

Miss Wallace: How are you?  

Mr Adams: Good. Thank you. How's your new job?  

Miss Wallace: I started working today.  

Mr Adams: How does it seem so far?  

Miss Wallace: It's demanding, but I'm happy to be working.  

Mr Adams: What's your boss like?  

Miss Wallace: He appears to be very thoughtful and kind, but they all do at first. I guess we will have to see.  

Mr. Adams: Well, I wish you the best of luck.  

Miss Wallace: Thanks, take care.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 65 We Eat a Lot  

Mario: Did you see my car keys?  

Eva: They're on top of the TV.  

Mario: You're right. Thanks!  

Eva: Where are you going?  

Mario: To the supermarket.  

Eva: Again?  

Mario: Yes, we eat a lot.  

Eva: Do you want me to go with you?  

Mario: Sure, if you can.  

Eva: Good. The packages will be heavy.  

Mario: There is a new health store right up the road; maybe since you guys eat a lot you should try and eat more healthily.  

Eva: Maybe you're right; we have all put on a little weight.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 66 I'll Take You  

George: Diana!  

Diana: Oh, George...hi, how are you? Listen, I'm in a terrible hurry. The bank closes in twenty minutes.  

George: Is your bank near here?  

Diana: Yes, it's only four blocks away--on Vine Street.  

George: Well, get in. I'll take you.  

Diana: Are you sure? It's not out of your way?  

George: No, not at all.  

Diana: This is so nice of you, George. Thank you.  

George: You're welcome.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 67 We Must be Out of Them  

David: Hi! Sorry I'm late. I missed the bus.  

Edie: Oh, that's O. K. I had time to clean up before you come.  

David: You don't look very good.  

Edie: I must be getting a cold. I've been sneezing all day. A-A-ATCHOO!  

David: Bless you.  

Edie: Thank you.  

David: You must be getting a cold. Why don't you go lie down? I'll bring you some aspirin.  

...  

David: I don't see any aspirin in the medicine cabinet.  

Edie: We must be out of them.  

David: I'll go to the drugstore. Is there anything else we need?  

Edie: Could you get some...ATCHOO...  

David: I don't know if they sell ATCHOO there, but I'll check!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 68 Doctor's Appointment  

Patricia: When can I see Dr. Know?  

Nurse: He won't be free until tomorrow.  

Patricia: Can I make an appointment?  

Nurse: Sure. How about tomorrow at ten o'clock?  

Patricia: Can you make it at nine?  

Nurse: I check to see if he's available. I'm sorry but he's tied up until ten o'clock.  

Patricia: Well, can't you squeeze me in, somehow?  

Nurse: I'm afraid not. How about after lunch?  

Patricia: Will one o'clock be all right?  

Nurse: That's perfect. Thank you.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 69 Traffic Rules (2)  

Police Officer: Excuse me. May I see your licence?  

Kay: I'm afraid I've left it at home.  

P.O.: In that case, you'll have to take it to the police station within five days.  

Kay: But...but why?  

P.O.: You were speeding, ma'am.  

Kay: But I was only doing 75!  

P.O.: There's a 70km/h speed limit on this road, ma'am.  

Kay: Is there? I didn't see the sign...  

P.O.: Well, ma'am. We've been following you.  

Kay: So you were doing 75, too.  

P.O.: No, ma'am. We were doing 90km/h... and we couldn't catch you!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 70 Eating out  

Louis: Waiter! Could we have the bill, please?  

Waiter: Can I put it all on one bill?  

Louise: No, we'd prefer separate checks.  

Waiter: Your bill's eighteen dollars.  

Louise: That seems expensive. Would you check it again please?  

Waiter: Sorry, ma'am. This is your friend's bill. Here is yours; it's twenty-four dollars and sixteen cents!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 71 To Buy a Bus Ticket  

Raymond: Excuse me...  

Teller: Yes. Can I help you?  

Raymond: Yes, I'd like some information about buses please.  

Teller: Where to?  

Raymond: ... to Toronto.  

Teller: When?  

Raymond: This Saturday.  

Teller: Morning or afternoon?  

Raymond: In the afternoon. About three o'clock.  

Teller: There's one at 3:20.  

Raymond: Thank you that sounds perfect; I'll take it!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 72 On the Phone  

Miss Wallace: Good morning, Scott and Smith Law Office. May I help you?  

Nick: Yes. May I speak to David Waller, please?  

Miss Wallace: I'm sorry, he isn't here yet. May I take a message?  

Nick: Yes. Could you ask him to call Marjorie Vale?  

Miss Wallace: How do you spell your last name?  

Nick: V-A-L-E.  

Miss Wallace: What's your phone number? Or does Mr. Waller have it?  

Nick: Uh, no, he doesn't. It's 680-5290.  

Miss Wallace: I'm sorry, could you repeat that?  

Nick: 680-5290.  

Miss Wallace: I'll give him the message.  

Nick: Thank you.  

Miss Wallace: You're welcome.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 73 Operating Room  

Doctor: Mrs, Martin? I'm Dr. Thomas.  

Mrs. Martin: Oh, doctor, how is he?  

Doctor: Well, I'm afraid we'll have to operate.  

Mrs. Martin: Oh, no! He's always been afraid of operations.  

Doctor: Don't worry. If we operate now, he'll be all right.  

Mrs. Martin: Oh, doctor, do you really have to?  

Doctor: I'm afraid so. He's lost a lot of blood. If we don't operate, he'll die!  

Mrs. Martin: Oh, please just do whatever you have to.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 74 A Car Loan  

Lynn: I want to go to the bank this afternoon.  

Andy: I'll drive you there.  

Lynn: Thanks. I'm going to apply for a loan.  

Andy: Why do you need a loan?  

Lynn: I have to buy a new car.  

Andy: What's wrong with your car?  

Lynn: It won't start, and it's ten years old.  

Andy: How much will a new car cost?  

Lynn: About fifteen thousand dollars.  

Andy: Wow! That's a lot of money.  

Lynn: I know. That's why I need a loan.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 75 A Cashier  

Brenda: What kind of work do you do?  

Ralph: I'm a cashier at a supermarket.  

Brenda: Do you like your job?  

Ralph: No, It's not very interesting.  

Brenda: And you don't make much money.  

Ralph: That's right. I make very little.  

Brenda: I think you should look for another job.  

Ralph: I am, but it's not easy to find one.  

Brenda: Keep looking! You'll get one.  

Ralph: Thanks. I hope you're right.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 76 Settling Down  

Mrs Bates: How are you settling in?  

Neal: Oh, we're still in a bit of a mess, but Lisa seems to like it here.  

Mrs Bates: That's good. Is there a garden for her to play in?  

Neal: Yes, it's not very big, but we've got a small swimming pool.  

Mrs Bates: Have you found a school for Jerry?  

Neal: Yes, there's one near here. It takes only 5 minutes by car.  

Mrs Bates: That's good. So you like it there, do you, Neal?  

Neal: Yes, this is a very good place for my children.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 77 Will You Get Some Bread For Me?  

Edna: Is there a bakery near here?  

Alex: Yes, you can get there in five minutes.  

Edna: That's good. I don't have much time.  

Alex: Why are you going to the bakery?  

Edna: To buy birthday cake.  

Alex: Whose birthday is it?  

Edna: My daughter's. She's ten.  

Alex: That's nice. Will you get some bread for me?  

Edna: Sure, do you want anything else?  

Alex: No, thanks. I'll pay you when you get back.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 78 Buying a Present - In a Jeweller's shop  

Robert: I'm trying to find a wedding anniversary present for my wife.  

Assistant: Yes, sir. What exactly are you looking for?  

Robert: I'm not sure, really. Perhaps you can help me.  

Assistant: Right...I'll show you some pendants.  

Robert: No, I bought a pendant for her birthday.  

Assistant: Maybe a necklace, then. These necklaces are made of gold.  

Robert: Yes...I like this one. What's the stone?  

Assistant: It's a ruby, sir...and it's only $1200!  

Robert: Ah...well, perhaps you could show me some bracelets, then.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 79 Buying a Present - In a Toy Shop  

Mrs Bays: Good morning. Perhaps you can advise me...  

Assistant: Yes, ma'am.  

Mrs Bays: I'm looking for a toy...for my niece.  

Assistant: Oh, yes...how old is she?  

Mrs Bays: She'll be seven years old on Sunday.  

Assistant: Skateboards are still very popular.  

Mrs Bays: Hmm, I don't want her to hurt herself.  

Assistant: What about a Barbie Doll set?  

Mrs Bays: I don't think so. She has many Barbie Dolls. Have you got anything educational? You see she's a very intelligent girl.  

Assistant: I've got the perfect thing! A do-it-yourself kit where you can build your own Barbie Doll who rides a skateboard!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 80 Making a Reservation  

Peter: Can I get some tickets for plays?  

Teller: Yes. Is there a specific play that you want to see?  

Peter: What plays are on tonight?  

Teller: Cats. But it's sold out.  

Peter: Are there any seats left for tomorrow night?  

Teller: Yes. How many tickets do you want?  

Peter: Two, please.  

Teller: Where would you like to sit?  

Peter: I'm not sure.  

Teller: Well, here's a seating plan of the concert hall.  

Peter: How much is it in the middle section?  

Teller: $50.  

Peter: $50! That's a little too expensive for us. How much is it in the back?  

Teller: $35.  

Peter: That's fine. What time does the play start?  

Teller: At 7:00.  

Peter: What time will the play be over?  

Teller: At 9:30.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 81 Ready to Go  

Sidney: Are you ready?  

Deborah: Grace is still in her room.  

Sidney: She needs to rush. We don't have enough time.  

Deborah: What time does the movie begin?  

Sidney: It starts at seven thirty.  

Deborah: What's the time now?  

Sidney: About seven ten.  

Deborah: There's no hurry. It only takes ten minutes by car to get there.  

Sidney: I know, but there aren't enough parking spaces around the theatre.  

Deborah: Well, I'd better tell Grace to hurry up. She can take hours to get ready.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 82 An Interesting Movie  

Edith: I thought that movie was terrific, didn't you?  

Martin: I don't know. It didn't seem to have any meaning.  

Edith: Come on. It seems that you expect intellectual stimulation from every movie.  

Marin: I just think that a good movie should have a central theme at least.  

Edith: Yes. But it doesn't hurt you to watch a funny movie once in a while. Relax and enjoy it!  

Martin: You're right. I'm too serious sometimes.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 83 In the Bus  

Raymond: I see you're reading Harry Potter. How do you like it?  

Victoria: I can't put it down. Have you read it?  

Raymond: Yes. In fact, I just finished it. The ending's great...  

Victoria: Don't tell me! I only have fifty pages to go.  

Raymond: OK, I won't tell you who dies.  

Victoria: DON'T TELL ME ANYTHING!  

Raymond: OK, but I'm biting my tongue.  

Victoria: Good, bite hard!  

Raymond: Such a shame though.  

Victoria: What is?  

Raymond: That Harry dies.  

Victoria: AHHHHH!!!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 84 A New Job  

Miss Wallace: Mr. Adams, have you seen this ad in the Recruit News?  

Mr. Adams: Yes, I saw it, but I'm not interested in finding a new job. I've been here since I graduated from my university. I like working here.  

Miss Wallace: Really? I've only been here for one year, and I'm already tired of doing the same thing every day. I'm afraid of getting really bored.  

Mr. Adams: Oh, come on! It's not that bad. Wherever you work, you have to do the same thing every day to a certain degree.  

Miss Wallace: Well, what's more, I've been working about ten hours a day since last month.  

Mr. Adams: But you've been getting paid more money for it, haven't you?  

Miss Wallace: Yes, but I'm not interested in making more money. I'm going to apply for another job.  

Mr. Adams: What kind of job?  

Miss Wallace: A secretarial job.  

Mr. Adams: Well, good luck.  

Miss Wallace: Thank you very much!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 85 A Date (2)  

Sandy: Hello?  

Gill: Sandy? Is that you?  

Sandy: Yes, uh-huh. Who's this?  

Gill: It's Gill.  

Sandy: Gill? Gill who?  

Gill: What you do you mean, "Gill who?" Gill Dixon, of course.  

Sandy: Oh, Gill, I'm sorry.  

Gill: Yes. We had a date last night. Where were you? I waited for one hour.  

Sandy: Oh, I'm sorry, Gill. I couldn't come.  

Gill: Couldn't come! Why not?  

Sandy: Well, I had to pack my stuff for my trip.  

Gill: Why didn't you call me?  

Sandy: I wanted to call you, but-uh-I-uh- couldn't remember your phone number.  

Gill: And now I'm going to forget yours!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 86 Smoking  

Tony: Do you smoke? I've never known that. When did you start smoking?  

Jane: I started smoking when I was eighteen.  

Tony: So, how long have you been a smoker?  

Jane: I have smoked for twenty years.  

Tony: How many cigarettes do you smoke a day?  

Jane: I smoke two packs of cigarettes a day.  

Tony: Have you ever tried to quit?  

Jane: Yes, I have quit twice: once when I was expecting my baby, Paul, and the other time when I had a bad sore throat. But I had a hard time.  

Tony: If you knew what it was doing to your lungs, you would think twice about it!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 87 A Death  

Martha: Did you hear about the Smith family?  

Charles: No, what happened?  

Martha: Mrs. Smith passed away this morning.  

Charles: That's a shame. What from?  

Martha: Heart attack, I think.  

Charles: That's a terrible thing.  

Martha: Yes. Mrs Smith went into hospital last night by ambulance and died this morning.  

Charles: Had she been suffering from heart disease?  

Martha: Yeah. Mrs Smith had it for five years before she died.  

Charles: Did they try surgery?  

Martha: She had two operations, but they weren't effective.  

Charles: I feel sorry for Mr. Smith.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 88 A Birth  

Martha: Have you heard about the good news in the Wallace family?  

Charles: No, I've been out of town.  

Martha: Mrs Wallace went into the hospital last night and gave birth to a baby girl seven hours later.  

Charles: That's very good. But they already have a little girl, don't they?  

Martha: No, they have a five-year-old boy.  

Charles: So they wanted a girl this time, right?  

Martha: Yes, they wanted a girl for a long time.  

Charles: Was it natural childbirth?  

Martha: No, she had to have a caesarean.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 89 A Coincidence  

Timothy: Teresa! What a surprise! What are you doing here?  

Teresa: Timothy! I don't believe it! I'm going to see my daughter. She will marry this weekend. How about you?  

Timothy: I'm going to visit my parents. When is your daughter's wedding?  

Teresa: Sunday.  

Timothy: Wow! This Sunday is the 45th wedding anniversary of their wedding, too.  

Teresa: This is a surprise! Anyway, where is your train leaving from?  

Timothy: My train leaves from Platform 3, over there.  

Teresa: How long will you...  

Announcer: Now leaving from Platform 3, train for Vancouver.  

Timothy: That's my train. I have to run. Sorry we didn't have more time to talk.  

Teresa: That's OK. I'll see you when you get back. Have a good time, and say congratulations to your parents!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 90 How have you been?  

Grace: Raymond!  

Raymond: Oh, hi, Grace! How have you been?  

Grace: Good! I hear you have been to Toronto for a few days.  

Raymond: Yes. I just got back yesterday.  

Grace: Did you have a nice visit?  

Raymond: Really nice. It was very good going around downtown and shopping. And I saw the Toronto Blue Jays game at Skydome. It seems that Toronto is a very exciting city. My brother Stanley was there, too. You've met Stanley, haven't you?  

Grace: Sure. I met him when he was here in Hamilton last year. What's he doing these days? Still teaching baseball?  

Raymond: Yes, as matter of fact, he just began to teach elementary school.  

Grace: Great. How's everything with his kids?  

Raymond: Have you met my nieces?  

Grace: Yes, they visited you once in the summer, didn't they?  

Raymond: Right. They're both fine.  

Grace: I haven't seen them in a long time. They must be really big.  

Raymond: Well, they will come over this Christmas. Let's have a great Christmas party together.  

Grace: That's a good idea.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 91 Applying for a job  

Interviewer: Come in... come in. It's Miss Wallace, isn't it?  

Miss Wallace: Yes, that's right. How do you do?  

Interviewer: How do you do? Please take a seat.  

Miss Wallace: Thank you very much.  

Interviewer: Well, I've got your application form here. I just want to check the information... is that all right?  

Miss Wallace: Yes, of course.  

Interviewer: Now, you're 28, aren't you?  

Miss Wallace: Yes, I am.  

Interviewer: ... and you aren't married, are you?  

Miss Wallace: No, I'm not... yet; I'm engaged.  

Interviewer: Uh, huh. You didn't go to university?  

Miss Wallace: No, I didn't, but I went to technical college. And I started work when I was 20.  

Interviewer: I see. You can speak Spanish, can't you?  

Miss Wallace: Yes, I can... but I can write it better than I can speak it.  

Interviewer: Is there any other language you can speak?  

Miss Wallace: Yes, I can speak a little French.  

Interviewer: You've been to Argentina, haven't you?  

Miss Wallace: Yes, I have... and to France.  

Interviewer: So I see... but you haven't been to the Middle East, have you?  

Miss Wallace: No, I'm not afraid I haven't, but I'd like to.  

Interviewer: Good, because there is a demand for multi-lingual people in this job. I think you will do just fine!  

Miss Wallace: Thank you so much! I won't disappoint you!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 92 Giving Directions  

George: Now let's see...Vine Street is that way...  

Diana: Yes, just turn left at this corner.  

George: To Bridge Street?  

Diana: Is that street Bridge Street?  

George: Yes. There is a sign. Can you see that?  

Diana: Oh, you're right. Well, I have to go to Jay Street.  

George: I think the next one is Jay Street.  

Diana: Oh, right. Let's turn left at the next corner.  

(at next corner)  

George: Diana! This street is College Street, not Jay Street.  

Diana: Oh...uh, Go straight ahead one more block!  

George: Are you sure? It's already 4:20!  

Diana: I should have taken a cab!  

George: That's gratitude for you!  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 93 General Hospital - Maternity Ward  

Nurse: Hello. You're Mr. Cox, aren't you? Have you been waiting long?  

Mr. Cox: Not really. Is there any news?  

Nurse: Not yet. We'll tell you as soon as there is. Have you thought of any names for the baby?  

Mr. Cox: Oh, yes. If it's a girl, we'll call her Angela, and if it's a boy, we'll call him Joseph.  

Nurse: Nice names, what is the significance?  

Mr. Cox: They were my parents' names.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 94 Interview (1)  

Ellen: What is your name?  

Antonio: My name is Antonio.  

Ellen: What is your address?  

Antonio: My address is 32 Vine Avenue, Hamilton.  

Ellen: What is your phone number?  

Antonio: My phone number is (905) 980-0596.  

Ellen: Where are you from?  

Antonio: I am from Mexico.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 95 Interview (2)  

Mike: What is your name?  

Ai: My name is Ai.  

Mike: What is your address?  

Ai: My address is 180 St. David road, Toronto.  

Mike: What is your phone number?  

Ai: My phone number is (416) 556-0876.  

Mike: Where are you from?  

Ai: I am from Japan.  

Level No. Article  

Conv. 96 Interview (3)  

Catherine: What is your name?  

Karl: My name is Karl.  

Catherine: Where do you live?  

Karl: I live in Berlin.  

Catherine: What language do you speak?  

Karl: I speak German.  

Catherine: When did you come to the U.S.A.?  

Karl: Last Saturday.  

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