W: I hope you like the book I lent you. I wasn't sure if you'd be interested.

M: I had the same doubt at first. But once I started, I simply couldn't put it down.

Text 5

W: What is going on? It's May, and we still have to wear warm clothes.

M: Well, there's some good news on the radio. You probably can wear shorts tomorrow.

Text 6

W: Harry, let's play some ping-pong today.

M: I'd love to play a set or two, but my right arm hurts. I've decided to stop playing ping-pong until it feels better.

W: Well, how about going skating?

M: I'd like to, but my knee hurts, too.

W: Harry, stop making excuses! You're just lazy.

M: No, I'm not! You know, there's a basketball match on TV today. Let's just stay home and watch it.

W: OK. You stay, and I'll play with Helen.

Text 7

W: What do you want to do tonight?

M: How about going to the cinema? I should be home from work at 5:45. Then we can go out and eat before we see a film.

W: What do you want to see?

M: There's a good art film at the Green House Cinema.

W: Let's see...it starts at 6:15. I don't think we can get there in time to see the beginning. How about the action film at the New State Cinema? It starts at 6:50. Perhaps the 7:00 one at the UME Cinema is even better. It stars Jackie Chan.

M: OK, that's fine. I like him, too.

Text 8

M: Hey, Lucy. Do you have some time to talk about next week's trip with me?

W: Sure, Dave.

M: OK. So, we're leaving on Monday from Hartsfield International Airport, and returning on Friday. Do we take ourselves to the airport? Maybe we need to book a taxi, or just go by bus.

W: No, we don't have to. The company car will pick us up and take us there.

M: Oh, that's good. When?

W: Our flight leaves at 11:00 a.m., so they should pick us up between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. Besides, the company pays for our trip, including hotel and food.

M: How much will that be?

W: Well, New York is a pretty expensive city. So, each of us will get $200 a day.

M: Oh, OK. Thanks for telling me that.

W: You're welcome.

Text 9

W: Please sit down. Let's see...you're Mr. Smith. Is that correct?

M: Yes. John Smith.

W: And you're interested in this job?

M: Yes, I am. I'll graduate from college the coming June. My major is Chinese.

W: I see. Have you ever done any work in this field?