M: Did you watch the NBA game last night?

　　W: No, I didn't see it. In fact, I almost never watch NBA games.

　　M: What? You've got to be kidding! Basketball is the best thing on TV.

　　W: All it is a bunch of men in shorts running around with a ball. What's so great about that?

　　M: What's so great about it? Why, it's the greatest sport ever, that's what! To play basketball professionally requires a lot of athletic ability, physical determination, and speed. It's a very fast game, and it's very exciting to watch.

　　W: Well, I think it's silly. All the players do is bounce the ball, throw the ball, run around trying to take the ball from each other... I just don't understand it. I'd much rather watch a movie, a talk show, or even a game show than a basketball game!

　　M: Well, I can see that we are never going to agree on this. Let's change the subject. So, what do you want to do this weekend?

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　　M: Madam, do you know how fast you were going just now?

　　W: Uh, well, no, I didn't think I was going that fast...

　　M: This is a 25 mph zone, Madam. You see that school over there? You were going 35 mph.

　　W: But today is Sunday, sir. There is no school today.

　　M: That doesn't matter, Madam. There are signs that say what the speed limit is. Besides, children often come to school on the weekends to play sports. You see all those kids over there? What if you hit one of them by accident?

　　W: I'm sorry, officer, I won't do it again. Could you please let me off with a warning?

　　M: I'm afraid I can't do that, Madam. In school zones, I'm required to give tickets to all drivers who break the rules. It's the law in this county.

　　W: Oh, dear! What is this going to cost me?

　　M: I don't know, Madam. Usually, these things can be taken care of for less than $100. Now please sign here at the bottom.

　　W: OK... is that all?

　　M: One more thing, if you go to traffic school, your insurance won't go up. Have you been to traffic school before, Madam?

W: No, I haven't.