A dialogue Climate change
George: I heard the other day that floods threaten Europe again. Last year the situation was just shocking. Mary: I read somewhere recently that climate changes do not depend on Man. George: I don’ t believe this theory. In my opinion the reason for climate change is human activity. The more energy we use – and we need more and more with each year – the more the climate changes. Mary: Maybe all is not lost and there is still hope that people will think of something to stop this process. George: Yes, but then we must act fast before it is too late.
A dialogue Plans for the future
Mother: Susan, dear, I have long waited to talk to you about your plans for the future. What are you going to do when you leave school? Susan: Will I disappoint you if I say that I don’ t want to go to university? I hope to become a skilled hairdresser. Mother: Really? I thought you would become a professional person with a university degree. You are so good at languages. Susan: I don’ t think so, mum. Besides, it takes so much time to graduate from a university and I don’ t want to wait so long. I would like to begin working as soon as I can, to gain experience. In the future I hope to win at international hairdressers competitions and become famous.
A dialogue Asking for a friend’ s help
Alice: Look here, Mike, I need your help. Mike: What can I do for you? Alice: I have to do a lot of shopping. I don’ t think I can(‘ ll be able to) cope alone. Will you help( me)? Mike: Certainly I will. What else are friends for? Though I can’ t say I am keen on taking part in your shopping sprees. I’ d much rather help you about the house. You know I love cooking. Alice: Thanks. But today my( house) chore is to go to the shops. And I hate it. Mike: You know Alice, if I were you, I’ d try and order food with the help of computer. Alice: It’ s a great idea. I think I should try it.
A dialogue Going in for sports
Tom: Hi, Angela. How are you? You look wonderful. Angela: Thanks. You look fine, too. I like your new sporty look. Do you do a lot of sports? Tom: I do. I go to the gym every day. I am crazy about basketball. It’ s really a cool game.
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