A: Hello sir, welcome to Pistolera restaurant. May I take your order?

B: Yes, I would like the chicken cheese enchiladas with a side of guacamole.

A: I’m sorry sir, but we ran out of chicken. May I suggest our delicious beef burritos or cheese quesadillas? Both include a side of guacamole and jalapenos.

B: Sure I’ll have the burrito.. Do you have nachos?

A: Of course sir. Our nachos come with melted cheese and chili.

B: Sounds good.

A: Would you like anything to drink?

B: Sure, I’ll have a Corona.

A: Hi I would like to return this TV.

B: Sure, do you have the receipt?

A: Yeah here you go. Actually I also want to return this keyboard.

B: Ok, may I ask what is the reason for returning these products?

A:: The TV flickers a lot when I am watching a movie and at times the image is not very clear.

B: I see, and what about the keyboard?

A: I spilled some coffee on it and now it won’t work.

B: I am sorry sir, but we can only exchange or refund defective products, we cannot take responsibility for misuse or damages.

A: Fine! I don’t know why they make these things so delicate anyways.

A: Hey Julie, you want to go grab something to eat?

B: Sure! What do you feel like having?

A: I really feel like having a big juicy steak!

B: Oh. ok. I don’t eat meat, but that’s fine, I am sure wherever we are going they will have other options right?

A: I didn’t know you were a vegetarian!

B: I’m not, I am a vegan.

A: A what?

B: A vegan. I don’t eat or use any animal based products. I don’t wear leather, eat eggs, drink milk or anything that comes from an animal. I used to be a pescatarian before, which basically means you don’t eat meat, but still have fish and seafood.

A: Wow! That’s interesting! It must be tough!

B: It’s a bit difficult to find vegetarian friendly restaurants sometimes, but since more and more people are vegetarians or vegans nowadays, it’s getting a bit less difficult.

A: I've never heard of AmLion College. Could you...

B: Of course sir, let me give you a brief overview. AmLion College is located in the center of New York city. The school covers a wide range of academic subjects; and eighty percent of the courses are transferable to other state universities. And, last year AmLion College was ranked number one in terms of graduate employment.

A: Interesting, and what about the tuition fees, then?

B: You'll be looking at somewhere around fifteen thousand US dollars per semester.

A: Okay, well.

B: And, did I mention our on-campus housing? Students can stay in our newly renovated dorms for as little as three thousand dollars per month!

A: Sounds good. Well. I'll just grab one of your flyers.

B: Sir, you got the wrong flyer. Sir, sir!

A: The air conditioning is not working! We need to call a handyman before we start to fry in here!

B: Dan is on top of that. I think they are also getting the handyman to fix the bathroom toilet that keeps clogging up.

A: That would be convenient. They might as well ask him to fix the electrical wiring. The circuit breakers keep going out all the time. It’s really annoying!

B: Yeah you are right. This office is falling apart! Frank told me the other day that the gutters outside were clogged and that’s why the parking lot was flooded.

A: I know! I was in ankle deep water trying to get to my car that day! The handyman definitely has his work cut out for him.

Lydia: Hello?

Maggie: Hey! Do you want to go out tonight?

Lydia: No, I think I’ll pass. Mark broke up with me. I feel awful.

Maggie: What?!? What happened? Just last week you were talking about going on vacation together!

Lydia: I don't know what I did wrong. He said he needed some space to figure things out... He said I didn’t do anything wrong, that I’m a great person... just not the one for him...

Maggie: Ugh! That’s so cliché. Mark’s not worth your time, Lydia. You deserve so much better!

Lydia: I know we had hit a rough patch but I had hoped we could work it out next weekend, when we both had some time off... I think he found someone else. I had been getting suspicious because he had been spending a lot of time with a coworker...

Maggie: Whatever. He’s a jerk, forget about him! There are many more fish in the sea.

Lydia: Talk about being cliché, Maggie! But you’re right. There’s no use for me to sulk around... Let’s go out tonight!

A: Telco Mobile, how can I help you?

B: Yes, I’d like to activate my voice mail service please.

A: Certainly sir, we currently have a special promotion where we include voice mail services ,call waiting and also three way calling.

B: Sure that sounds great! Are there any other fees?

A: Not at all. No hidden fees or surcharges, it is a flat monthly rate.

B: Perfect. I also wanted to know if there is any call forwarding service? I am usually out of town and would like my calls to be forwarded to a local number.

A: Yes of course. We can activate all these services in about an hour.

A: I have been looking at this online catalog for over an hour and I still haven’t finished getting all the kitchen appliances that we need!

B: What are you getting?

A: Well, the first thing on my list is a new blender. I decided to also get a juicer and a new coffee maker.

B: Don’t forget to also get a new mixer. I lent the old one to my brother and he broke it.

A: Yeah I know. I also decided to throw away the old toaster and get a new one. I am also getting a rice cooker and steamer to make some nice steamed fish or veggies.

B: I’m actually thinking of completely refurnishing the kitchen and getting a new stove, oven, dishwasher and trash compacter.

A: That’s a good idea ! The kitchen will look amazing!

A: Hey! How was your first day of class? I'm in level two and I'm loving my class this semester! It's great being in a class of international students!

B: Mine was ok, except that no one in my class speaks English. I guess it will force me to converse in Chinese more in class so at least I should improve a lot this semester.

A: That's both fortunate and unfortunate. It's the United Nations in my class! We have people from all over the world! There are three Germans, a Pole, a Scottish, two French, an American, a Brazilian, a Chilean, a New Zealander, though he prefers to call himself a Kiwi. Who else do we have? Oh, we also have a Moroccan, a Togolese, a Pakistani, and two Indonesians!

B: That's quite the array of nationalities. Everyone in my class is from Asia, except me. There are a few South Koreans, several Japanese, Malaysian, Thai, Singaporean, Filipino, Kazakhstani, and one Russian.

A: Well, I think you're pretty lucky actually. You'll have the opportunity to learn so much about Asian culture.

B: I guess so, but I think it's going to be hard to relate to my classmates, especially with the language barrier. I think I might change classes.

A: Don't! Stay the course! Your spoken Chinese will be eternally grateful. I bet you it will even surpass mine with all that practice.

B: I highly doubt it. Your girlfriend is Chinese.

A: Well, there is that, yes.

 A: Let’s play a game!

 B: Ok! How about Scrabble?

 A: No, no, a friend of mine taught me this really fun game. I’m going to describe someone’s face, and you guess who it is!

 B: Ok!

 A: Let’s see. He has a roman nose, bushy eyebrows and dimples!

 B: Our cousin Pete! My turn! She has a pointy nose, sunken eyes and a mole on her chin!

 A: Aunt Rose! That mole is so huge! Ok, my turn. He has a crooked nose and full lips. He has quite a few freckles and an oval face. Oh, he is also bald!

 B: Your future husband!

 A: Not funny.

A: Do you know what time it is?

B: Um. Ten?

A: Get in this door young man. It's midnight, you are two hours past curfew.

B: I know, but it wasn't my fault! I told Jennifer she had to drop me off before ten, but she wouldn't leave the party!

A: I don't care! You are grounded for life mister!

B: Mom! That is so unfair!

A: You know the rules and you broke them. No allowance and no TV for a week. I usually never ground you but this time I have to put my foot down!

B: What! For being a couple of hours late? You have to be kidding!

A: I don't want to hear it! Now go to your room!

A: Smells good! What's for breakfast?

B: Well, since we are getting up so late, I decided to make a big breakfast!

A: Nice! Brunch!

B: Kind of, so I made scrambled and soft boiled eggs, some French toast and buttermilk pancakes!

A: Wow! You really went all out! Did you make any coffee?

B: Yeah, just the way you like it! I also put out some cereal and muesli if you feel like having something more light.

A: Looks good! I'll squeeze us some fresh orange juice.

B: Get the jam and butter while you are in there! Oh! And don't forget the syrup!

A: We have been over this a hundred times ! We are not getting a pet!

B: Why not? Come on! Just a cute little puppy. or a kitty!

A: Who is going to look after a dog or a cat?

B: I will! I'll feed it, bathe it and walk it every day! We can get a Labrador or a German Shepard !

A: What if we want to take a vacation ? Who will we leave it with? Plus, our apartment is too small for that breed of dog.

B: Ok. How about we get a cat or a ferret!

A: We're planning on having children soon, I don't think those animals are a good idea with a baby in the house.

B: Fine! Let's get a bird then! We can keep it in its cage and teach it to talk! A parrot would be awesome!

A: I'll tell you what, I can get you some hamsters and we'll take it from there .

B: Yay!

Alex, what’s up with you? You look dreadful!

Alex: Hey Jill, I don’t know. I’ve been having trouble sleeping these past few weeks. I usually lie in bed for hours trying to get to sleep . I’ve tried stretching and different breathing techniques before going to bed . I’ve tried eating and not eating different foods. I’ve even tried counting sheep! And then when I finally get to sleep , I have these really disturbing nightmares, so I usually wake up in a panic and more tired than before I went to sleep .

Jill: Wow, maybe you should get that checked out. Maybe you’re stressed?

C: Just take some sedatives! Works for me! Every so often having some melatonin on hand helps me when I have trouble sleeping . It works on all kinds of sleeping disorders . It’s the stuff pilots use to regulate their sleeping patterns .  

Jill: I heard of that. But does that apply to Alex’s situation?

C: Ya sure, why not ? Sounds like he only has transient insomnia since it’s a recent thing so taking melatonin do the trick.  

Jill: But shouldn’t he be looking into WHY it’s been happening?

C: Well aren’t you the little psychologist? Our buddy’s having trouble sleeping , it’s easy and curable. It’s not something freakish like if he was a sleepwalker.

Alex: Well, there’s that too.

TV: Spongebob Squarepants will be right back after these brief messages! What's that on the horizon? A pirate ship! Raid villages and find buried treasure with this new Pirates Lego set. Build the ship and decide who rules the sea! Har!

A: Cool!

TV: The New PLAY-DOH Sparkling Brights Precious Gem Press! Make large colorful gems for you and your friends with five special molds! Comes with the new Sparkling Brights PLAY-DOH compound in four new colors! Treasure chest sold separately.

B: Wow! Mommy, can I get that for my birthday?

TV: Wolverine! Jean Grey! Rogue! And Professor X! Collect all four of these special-edition collectible X-Men action figures and decide the future of mutants in our world!

A: No way! I want Professor X !

TV: The new Collector's Edition Nursery Rhymes Porcelain Dolls! Little Bo Peep comes with her own sheep and staff! Her clothes are made with the finest fabrics and real Italian lace, and her face has been hand-painted by our finest artists. Only $199.

A: Oooo! She's pretty! I've never had a porcelain doll before.

B: I doubt Mom and Dad would get you that for your birthday. She costs a pretty penny. Plus, you'd most likely break her.

TV: What is better than one board game ?Three board games in one! Enjoy playing Chess and Checkers on this side of the board. But if you're looking for some more fun, flip it and play the classic game of Sorry!

B: That's ingenious! Why hasn't anyone thought of that before?

TV: Now you can take Spongebob Squarepants wherever you go with the new Spongebob Squarepants Glow-in-the-Dark Yoyo! And now back to our show!

A: I've decided to grow my own garden!

B: What? You don't know the first thing about gardening!

A: On the contrary, I have been reading a lot of books about the subject.

B: Oh yeah? Tell me then, smarty pants, how will you go about setting up your garden?

A: Well, first I need to buy some things, such as fertilizer, seeds and tools.

B: What type of tools?

A: You know, the basics. A rake, shovel, spade and a hoe.

B: Right. Well it seems like you have all your bases covered . What's next?

A: I'll till the soil and then sow the seeds. I'll then add some fertilizer and voila! Gardening all done!

B: Well, good luck with your garden, especially considering we are in the dry season and it won't rain for the next three months!

John: Ok darling, got some pizzas, potato chips, hot dogs and lots of cheese!

Kelly: Oh John, I thought we said we would start eating right! Remember? Our new healthy lifestyle? That’s all junk food!

John: Hrumph! Right, so what did you get?

Kelly: Well, healthy food , of course! I got some whole wheat bread, skimmed milk, fresh fish and organic carrots….

John: Organic? What’s organic? Do we need organic carrots…?

Kelly: They were grown without using any chemicals that are harmful to our health. And yes, John, we need organic carrots….

John: Oh, so organic vegetables are the ‘green’ option, right?

Kelly: Yup, better for the environment and better for us!

John: Wait a minute, that? …Doughnuts? they organic doughnuts, Kelly?

Kelly: …. I like doughnuts.

A: Hi Daniel, how are you holding up? I am greatly sorry for your loss.

B: Thank you, I'm doing much better. I've begun organizing everything for the funeral.

A: How's that going ?

B: It's a lot harder than I imagined. There are many things that you have to to arrange. I booked a time and date with the funeral home, but I still have a lot of things to do.

A: Have you bought a burial plot and a casket?

B: No. Wendy is being cremated. She always talked about how she didn't want to be buried. I already chose a cremation urn and we plan to spread the ashes in the ocean.

A: I see, that sounds like something she would have really liked. I am sure the memorial service will be tasteful. You are doing a great job.

B: Thanks, it hasn't been easy, but luckily we have life insurance and Wendy left behind a detailed will that will sort out any other legal matters.

Pam: Psssst! Pssssssssst! Hey! Eric, have you heard?

Eric: Hm? No… go on, tell me, what’s the latest office gossip?

Pam: Well, you didn’t hear this from me but the rumor is………. is getting a promotion!

Eric: No way! But… she’s a terrible worker… and you can’t trust her… she’s so two-faced – you can’t believe anything she says!

Paula: Hey guys, what are you two whispering about?

Eric: Oh Hi Paula! How are you?

Paula: I’ve got some good news! I’m getting a promotion!

Pam: Congratulations! Eric and I were just saying that you are the best person for the job….

Eric: Yes! You’re the best!

A: Charlie, do you have a second?

B: Yeah what's up?

A: Well, I went and paid the bills today and you still haven't given me your half.

B: Yeah I wanted to talk to you about that. I agreed we would go halves on allthe bills, but frankly I think it's unfair.

A: Unfair! Why?

B: Well, you have long hair and use the hairdryer every morning. I don't. You leave your computer on all night downloading torrents. I don't. You see what I'm getting at here?

A: You leave the air conditioner on day and night! You also take 30 minute showers which means you are using way more gas and water than me!

B: Well, while we are at it, stop bringing your friends over for drinks every weekend. You always leave a mess and keep me up all night!

A: Maybe you should just move out and find another place.

B: Maybe you should move out!

Tech guy: Hello, thanks for calling 123TechHelp, I’m Todd. How can I help you?

Client: Hello? Can you help me? My computer! Oh man...

Todd: It’s okay sir, calm down. What happened?

Client: I turned on my laptop and it broke! I mean, the monitor went black!

Todd: Ok, sir, it sounds like you might have a virus.

Client: I don’t feel sick,...let me check... Nope! No fever, I’m fine.

Todd: No, your computer might have a virus, I mean, it has a bad program on it. Maybe that’s why it crashed. I recommend that you run an antivirus program in order to safely remove any unwanted spyware or Trojans.

Client: Phew! ……Wait a minute, CRASH??!! Spyware? Trojans! What? where? when?!

A: We have been going around in circles for the past hour! Will you just please stop and ask for directions?

B: We are not lost! I'm just taking the scenic route.

A: Yeah, whatever. I told you we should buy that GPS that was on sale, but would you listen to me? No! This is so typical.

B: Fine! I'll ask this guy for directions if it will shut your trap! Excuse me, sir. Can you tell me how to get to Saint Mary's Church?

C: Sure! Go down Park Road. turn left, go up as far as the set of traffic lights and turn left. The place you are looking for isthe second building on the right.

A: Thanks!

B: See? Was that hard? If you would only listen to me more often, you would be better off.

A: I'm hungry, let's grab a bite to eat.

B: Sure! How about we go home and prepare a couple of sandwiches?

A: Nah! Let's go get a burger and fries.

B: All you ever do is have unhealthy fast food Pizza, fries, burgers and hot dogs! You have to start eating better!

A: What are you talking about? I have salads sometimes.

B: Yeah right! I'm serious! You should also cut down on your sugar intake as well. You drink carbonated drinks that are high in fructose syrup! It's really not healthy!

A: Fine! I'll start drinking and having home cooked meals that are low in fat. Are you happy now?

B: It's a start, but I'll be happy when I see you stick to your promise!

A: Alright class, now that we're all dressed up let's see what professions you chose. Ah, I see a fireman, a police officer, a medic, and a lifeguard! Can anyone tell me what these people have in common?

B: They save people from bad things?

A: That's right! Now class, if something bad happened and you had to get help, do you know what phone number you would call?

C: 911!

A: Yes, you would pick up the phone and dial 911. What are some emergency situations where you would need to dial 911?

B: If my grandpa has a heart attack!

C: If there is an accident!

B: If a robber breaks into the house!

C: If the fire alarm goes off!

B: Pff! I wouldn't call 911 if the fire alarm went off in my house. The only time that ever happens is when we're having spaghetti for supper, and Mom burns the garlic bread, as usual.

A: Woo hoo! This just might be the start of the rest of my life!

B: What happened?

A: I'm in the market for a job! I went on a website with hundreds of job listings in the area and browsed through them until I got the names of a few employers I would like to work for. I have the resume I wrote for English class last month and a cover letter will be a piece of cake to write. I've even done my research and found the names of the managers so I can address the letters personally. And you know I can be charming in interviews. Goodbye my penniless days! Hello salary and a career!

B: Ben, we're fifteen. What kind of job are you looking for?

A: Oh, just for a position as a gas station attendant. You know, starting at a simple lowly job, just like all the greats before they made it big in the world.

B: Uh-huh.

A: But I'm just in it for the money, right? How else am I going to be able to afford to keep taking Angela to the movies? Besides, I love the smell of gasoline, don't you?

A: Did you set your clock forward for daylight savings time?

B: What? Why do we have to do that?

A: Well, at the start of the spring we usually have more daylight in the mornings and less in the afternoon. This is basically due to our position on the planet and the rotation of the earth. In any case, to take better advantage of the daylight available, we compensate by moving our clocks forward one hour.

B: I see. That's convenient! I never understood things like this, such as GMT. I never know what time zone we are in or when to change my clock!

A: That just stands for Greenwich Mean Time. Here in California, we are in Pacific Standard Time, that is eight time zones west of Greenwich. Remember when we were in Beijing? Well, then we were in China Standard Time, and that's eight time zones east of Greenwich!

B: That's why it was so weird traveling from Beijing to LA! Because of the huge time difference, even though we left Beijing at noon and flew for more than eight hours, we still arrived in LA the same day at noon! It's like we went back in time!

A: Is everything ready for the big family barbecue tomorrow?

B: Yep. The steaks and chicken are marinated and I also bought hamburger buns.

A: We should also cook a couple dozen hot dogs and kebabs.

B: Yeah, good idea. We can put some lawn furniture outside next to the grill. I also set up the tent outside so we can hide from the sun if it gets too hot.

A: Great! I asked Grace to bring cups and serviettes as she is also bringing two big coolers for the beers.

B: This is gonna be a great barbecue!

A: Excuse me sir, may I talk to you?

B: Bill! Sure, come on in. What can I do for you?

A: Well sir, as you know, I have been an employee of this prestigious firm for over ten years.

B: Yes.

A: I won't beat around the bush. Sir, I would like a raise. I currently have three companies after me and so I decided to talk to you first.

B: A raise? Son, I would love to give you a raise, but this is just not the right time.

A: I understand your position, and I know that the current economic downturn has had a negative impact on sales, but you must also take into consideration my hard work, pro-activeness and loyalty to this company for over a decade.

B: Taking into account these factors, and considering I don't want to start a brain drain, I'm willing to offer you a ten percent raise and an extra five days of vacation time. How does that sound?

A: Great! It's a deal! Thank you, sir!

B: Before you go, just out of curiosity, what companies were after you?

A: Oh, the electric company, gas company and water company!

A: Now that it's the new year, I've decided to turn over a new leaf.

B: Yeah? You finally decided to wipe the slate clean?

A: You got it! I have a new job, I'm living in a new city, with new friends! This is my opportunity to make some small changes in the way I live my life.

B: So what are you going to do? Take up an art class or something?

A: Well, first of all, I've decided to stop smoking. It's not that I'm pinching pennies or anything, it's just that I've been smoking since I was sixteen, and I think it's time to stop.

B: I'm with you on that one. Anything else you're planning on doing?

A: One last thing, I've decided to come out of the closet.

B: It's about time!

A: Bye, mom!

B: Wait, Jimmy, it's cold outside. Put a hat on!

A: Ok. Bye!

B: No, wait, you will be too cold without mittens.

A: Alright. See ya!

B: Hold on, with that wind, you're going to catch a cold. Wear this scarf.

A: Ok, see you after school...

B: Oh... and ear muffs! Put these on... here we go.

A: Mom?

B: Yes, honey...

A: I... I can't breathe.

A: It's freezing in here! Can I turn up the heat?

B: Don't touch that thermostat! You don't pay the bills around here!

A: Dad! Are you serious? What's the point of having central heating if we can't use it! Look, I can see my breath!

B: Put on a sweater! I'm not gonna let you run up my heating bill just because it's a bit chilly.

A: Dad! I'm gonna catch a cold!

B: When I was your age, my parents didn't have central heating like you do! We had a furnace in the center of the living room and that was it. We used it to cook, heat the house and even dry our clothes! We never caught a cold. You should be grateful!

A: Thank god you are open! I have an emergency!

B: Hello Mr. Henderson what can I do for you?

A: I need this dress and this suit dry cleaned ASAP!

B: OK, I can have it ready by the end of the week.

A: No you don't understand, I need this tomorrow morning! I accidentally spilled beer all over my wife's dress and we have a wedding to attend tomorrow! She's gonna kill me!

B: Ok, I can have it ready tomorrow afternoon, but this suit is also very stained. I can't guarantee we can remove it completely.

A: Fine! Can you also iron and starch this shirt?

B: Certainly.

A: Great! This is our secret! If you see my wife, say nothing to her about this!

A: I’m so excited! We are finally here! Six Flags Magic Mountain! This is the best amusement park in the world!

B: Alright settle down now, you’re gonna give yourself a heart attack.

C: I can’t believe they charged us dollars each. It seems like a rip off, don’t you think? It's not like I'm gonna get on these rides.

A: Whoa… Viper! That’s the world’s highest and fastest roller coaster! You go at more than miles per hour! I wanna go on that one! Can I mom please? Can I ?

B: Chris I’m not sure you should get on that it seems a bit too much for you and we just had breakfast minutes ago. I don't think it's a good idea.

A: Aww come on mom! I can handle it. I promise I wont ask for anything else! Besides, it’s not like I’m gonna throw upon anything…

C: Let him go Carol, he’ll be fine.

A: Alright! Yeah! This is amazing! See how high up we're going? Whoa… mmmf mmfff barf.

A: Ok! I'm ready for my driving lesson! Should I start the car?

B: Hold on there Fittipaldi, first let's go over things one more time. Now before you even think of starting the car, make sure your seat is at a comfortable position and you can grip the steering wheel firmly. Next check your rear view mirrors to make sure you can see properly.

A: We have been through this a million times! Let's get going already! I'm ready!

B: Fine start the car. Now gently step on the clutch and shift to 1st gear. Good, now accelerate gently and let go of the clutch as you do it. There we go, good!

A: I'm doing it! I'm driving! This is awesome! Let's turn some music on!

B: Keep your eyes on the road! No music! We are coming up to a red light, step on the brakes. What are you doing? I said the brakes! Look out for those people! Get off the sidewalk!

A: Get out of my way! This is just like playing video games!

B: It's the police! Pull over!

A: They'll never take me alive!

A: Trick - or -treat

B: Tom, aren't you a little too old to be trick-or - treating?

A: What are you talking about? Where is your Halloween spirit? Didn't you ever dress up in a costume and go around the neighborhood trick-or-treating with your friends?

B: Of course I did, but when I was ten! Trick -or-treating is for kids, plus, I'm sure people will think you're a kidnapper or something, running around with kids NCP at night.

A: Whatever, I'm going next door I heard Mrs. Robinson is giving out big bags of M&Ms!

A: I’m forming a music band.

B: Do you already know how to play an instrument?

A: Uh... Yeah! I've told you a thousand times that I'm learning to play the drums. Now that I know how to play well, I would like to form a rock band.

B: Aside from yourself, who are the other members of the band?

A: We have a guy who plays guitar, and another who plays bass. Although we still haven’t found anyone to be our singer. You told me that you had some musical talent, right?

B: Yes, I’m a singer.

A: Perfect. So you can audition this weekend here at my house.

B: Great! Wait here? You don't have enough room for the amplifiers, microphones or even your drums! By the way where do you keep them or practice?

A: Dude? What are you talking about? It's right here! All we need is my Nintendo Wii and we are set!

A: The mosquitos are biting me!

B: Me too, I can’t stop scratching. They are everywhere! Sneaky little jerks.

A: Do you have any bug spray?

B: No, I forgot to buy some.

A: Then we’ll have to put up with it.

B: We can cover ourselves with beer! That way if they bite us, they'll get drunk and fall asleep

A: That's without a doubt, the best idea you've had! Lets do it!

B: Run! They are thirsty for more!

A: Ok, that's fine. Bye.

B: What happened?

A: That's it, my lease is up. I have to move.

B: What? Why? Can't you renew it?

A: The owner apparently is selling this place to make way for the construction of a parking lot

B: Well, I can help you pack. We should start looking for a new place for you ASAP.

A: I think I might move in with my parents for a couple of months until I can find something. You know how hard it is to find a decent place around here. I'm gonna have to put most of my stuff in storage for a while.

B: Well, let me know if there's anything I can do to help out.

A: Actually, would you mind looking after my pet tarantula and snake for a couple of weeks?

B: hehe.. sure

A: What's wrong with you? Why are you scratching so much?

B: I feel itchy! I can't stand it anymore! I think I may be coming down with something. I feel lightheaded and weak.

A: Let me have a look. Whoa! Get away from me!

B: What's wrong?

A: I think you have chicken pox! You are contagious! Get away! Don't breathe on me!

B: Maybe it's just a rash or an allergy! We can't be sure until I see a doctor.

A: Well in the meantime you are a biohazard! I didn't get it when I was a kid and I've heard that you can even die if you get it as an adult!

B: Are you serious? You always blow things out of proportion. In any case, I think I'll go take an oatmeal bath.

A: Ewww!

A: Honey come on! We are going to be late! Honestly, you take longer getting ready than I do!

B: I was drying my hair and ironing my shirt! Can you come here for a sec? I need your help.

A: What is it? Why are all these clothes on the bed?

B: I don't know what to wear! Ok, give me your opinion. Do you like the way this looks? The striped short sleeved shirt with this checkered sweater and my lucky sandals. I like the cut and hemline of these shorts so I think I'll wear these as well.

A: Are you joking? What am I going to do with you? We are going to a dinner party not the beach! Wear the shirt with the silk tie I bought you and these corduroy pants. It's chilly outside so you can wear this coat.

B: Thanks honey! You have such great fashion sense. Now, what am I going to do with my hair?

Customer: So can you fix it?

Sales Clerk: I'm sorry sir. This computer is not broken or damaged. It's simply just too old! That's why your programs and applications are running slow. There really isn't much I can do.

Customer: What do you mean? I bought this computer just three years ago!

Sales Clerk: Yes, but technology is ever changing and technology is becoming obsolete faster and faster!

Customer: Ok, I know where this is going. How much will it cost me to get a new computer?

Sales Clerk: Well, this desktop over here is our latest model. It has a four gigahertz processor with sixteen gigabytes in RAM and a hard disk with one terabyte. Of course, it includes a mouse, keyboard and desk speakers.

Customer: I have no idea what you are talking about. I just want to know if it's good and if I will be able to play solitaire without the computer crashing or freezing all the time!

Sales Clerk: This PC is top of the line and I guarantee it will never freeze! If it does, we'll give you your money back!

Daddy: Bobby! Come here, look what I got you!

Bobby: What is that?

Daddy: A chess board! Daddy is going to teach you how to play!

Bobby: Cool!

Daddy: Ok, each player gets 16 pieces. You can be the white ones and I'll play with the black pieces. Now in the front, you set up the pawns. Those are the least valuable pieces and can only move one space forward. When you are about to capture another piece, it can move one space diagonally.

Bobby: What about all these other pieces?

Daddy: See this one that looks like a tower? It's called the rook. The one with the tall hat is called the bishop. See this little horsey? This is called the knight, it's a very important piece so it's best to not let your opponent capture it.

Bobby: And these two? They are husband and wife?

Daddy: That's right! That's the queen and that's the king. If the other player captures your king, he will say "Check Mate" and the game is over! Doesn't this sound fun?

Bobby: Nah! This is boring! I'm gonna go play Killer Zombies on my PlayStation!

Man: Hi, I made a reservation for a mid-size vehicle. The name is Jimmy Fox.

Agent: I'm sorry, we have no mid-size available at the moment.

Man: I don't understand, I made a reservation, do you have my reservation?

Agent: Yes, we do, unfortunately we ran out of cars.

Man: But the reservation keeps the car here. That's why you have the reservation.

Agent: I know why we have reservations.

Man: I don't think you do. If you did, I'd have a car. See, you know how to take the reservation, you just don't know how to hold the reservation and that's really the most important part of the reservation, the holding. Anybody can just take them.

Agent: But we do have a compact or an SUV if you'd like.

Man: Fine. I'll take the compact.

Agent: Alright. We have a blue Ford Focus for you Mr. Fox. Would you like insurance?

Man: Yeah, you better give me the insurance, because I am gonna beat the hell out of this car.

A: Ok... I'll talk to you later. Bye

B: Carrie, are you ok? You seem a bit down.

A: I just got off the phone with my boyfriend. He is always getting upset and losing his temper over nothing. It's so hard to talk to him at times.

B: Maybe it's just that he is stressed out from work or something. He does have a pretty nerve wracking job you know.

A: Yeah but, he is always in a really foul mood. I try to find out what's bothering him or get him to talk about his day but, he always shuts down and brushes me off.

B: Men are like that you know. They can feel nervous, anxious or on edge and the only way they can express it is by trying to hide it through aggressiveness.

A: I guess you are right. What do you think I should do? He wasn't always this grouchy you know...

B: Talk to him, try to cheer him up when he is down and if that doesn't work, I say get rid of him and get a new one!

A: You are something else you know that?

A: Seriously, I don't know why we need to get a new TV.

B: Honey I told you already. I can't appreciate the graphics level and detail of the games on my Playstation 3 on our old TV.

C: Good afternoon folks! How can I be of service today?

B: I'm looking to upgrade to a newer, bigger television set.

C: You've come to the right place! What size are you looking for?

A: Just a normal sized TV for our living room.

C: I see. Well this set here is on sale. It's a forty six inch HDTV screen and has all the works. Three HDMI connectors, USB, VGA and S - Video ports. It even has a DVI port so you can hook up your PC or laptop! This is without a doubt the complete home theater experience!

B: This is exactly what I need! Can you imagine watching movies or playing video games on this thing?

A: Honey, I think it's a bit too big. I don't even think it will fit in our living room.

C: Not to worry, we will deliver and install it in your home. It comes with a wall mount so you can just hang it on the wall like a picture!

B: This is great! How much will this set me back?

C: Lucky for you, this is the last one we have in stock so it's half off!

B: I'll take it!

A: Okay, next question. If Eric asked you out on a date, what would you say?

B: Duh! I would say yes! Eric is the most popular kid in school! Okay, my turn. What would you do if you won the lottery?

A: Let's see.... If I won the lottery, I would buy two tickets for a trip around the world.

B: If you buy me a ticket I will go with you for sure!

A: My dad will freak out if I even mention a trip like that!

B: Alright this is a good one. What would your mom say if you told her you are going to get married?

A: If I told her that, she would faint and have me committed!

A: Hey there, you look a little lost. Are you new here?

B: Yeah how'd you know?

A: You can always spot the newbies. I can give you a few pointers if you want. Were you trying to use this machine here?

B: Yeah! I just started my training today and I'm not really sure where to begin.

A: It's ok, I know how it is. This machine here will work out your upper body, mainly your triceps and biceps. Are you looking to develop strength or muscle tone and definition?

B: Well, I don't want to be ripped like you! I just want a good physique with weights and cardio.

A: In that case you want to work with less weight. You can start off by working ten to fifteen reps in four sets. Five kilo weights should be enough. Now it's very important that you stretch before pumping iron or you might pull a muscle.

B: Got it! Wow is that the weight you are lifting? My goodness that's a lot of weight!

A: It's not that much. Just watch... I'm ok...

Host: Welcome back, music lovers, to "I Love That Song"! The game show where we test your musical knowledge to the extreme! Let's get started! Team A... Guess this tune:

Team A: Carrying Your Love With Me by George Straight! The genre is country music!

Host: You are right! one hundred points to team A! Now, for our next cut.

Team B: Thong Song by Sisqo! I believe the genre is R&B?

Host: One hundred big points for team B! For all our viewers the acronym R&B stands for Rhythm and Blues. On that note, DJ, play our next song!

Team B: Superstar by The Carpenters!

Host: And the genre?

Team B: Um... Um... Adult Contemporary?

Host: That's right! A hundred points! Uh oh! That sound means it's double or nothing! The songs are more difficult and the points are doubled! Let's hear our next song!

Team A: Too easy! That song is Kinslayer by the Finnish power metal group, Nightwish!

Host: You are correct! Very impressive team A! And it seems we have a tie! It's time now for the tie-breaker round! Each team will be played three songs and they must tell us the genre of each song in less than five seconds! Team A, are you ready?

Team A: Ready!

Host: Let's hear it!

Team A: Hip Hop, Classical and Gothic metal!

Host: You are right! Team B, the pressure is on, if you get all of them right, we will move on to sudden death. If you miss one, you lose! DJ, Let's hear it!

Team B: Rap, Disco and... and...

A: It smells like an ashtray in here!

B: Hi honey! What's wrong? Why do you have that look on your face?

A: What's wrong? I thought we agreed that you were gonna quit smoking.

B: No! I said I was going to cut down which is very different. You can't just expect me to go cold turkey overnight!

A: Look, there are other ways to quit. You can try the nicotine patch, or nicotine chewing gum. We spend a fortune on cigarettes every month and now laws are cracking down and not allowing smoking in any public place. It's not like you can just light up like before.

B: I know, I know. I am trying but, I don't have the willpower to just quit. I can't fight with the urge to reach for my pack of smokes in the morning with coffee or after lunch! Please understand?

A: Fine! I want a divorce!

A: Excuse me sir, this is the express check-out lane for people that have fifteen items or fewer. It looks like you have more than fifteen items there.

B: Oh, come on! I have sixteen items! Cut me some slack, will ya?

A: Fine! Please place your items on the belt and push your shopping cart through. Do you prefer paper or plastic?

B: Plastic. I also have a couple of coupons.

A: No problem, I'll take those. Sir, these coupons expired yesterday.

B: Darn! Oh, well. I guess it's just not my day. Thanks anyway.

A: Do you have a club card or will it be cash?

B: Yeah I got a club card. Here you go.

A: Will this be debit or credit?

B: Debit please. Also, could I get cash back? Fifty dollars would be great.

A: Yeah, sure. Your total is seventy-eight dollars and thirty-three cents. Here is your receipt. Have a nice day.

Shabby: Eddie, why are we at this scary looking mansion? It's like, ultra spooky!

Eddie: I told you already Shabby, the owner of the house says there is a ghost haunting his house so we have to go in and investigate.

Scruffy puffy poo: I don't like this!

Wilma: Come on guys, stop being such cowards. It's a mystery and an adventure!

Shabby: This place gives me the creeps! Seriously guys, let's get out of here! I'm getting goosebumps just being here!

Scruffy: Shabby is a scaredy cat!

Wilma: That laugh came from this room. Let's go and check it out.

Eddie: Look! A ghost! Run!

A: Are you okay, man? You don't look very well.

B: Ugh, I feel terrible. I went out last night with Trevor and things got a little out of hand.

A: Nice! So, where did you guys go?

B: We hit a couple of local bars, and met up with some friends. Everything was cool until Mike came along, and it turned out that it was his birthday yesterday!

A: Oh no! Mike's birthday is a drinkfest for sure!

B: Tell me about it! We drank everything in the bar!

A: Is that why you missed work today?

B: Yeah. I woke up this morning feeling really nauseous. I threw up like five times.

A: Eww!

B: I was so dehydrated that I drank like a gallon of water, and my head has been pounding all day. I swear, I'm never gonna drink again!

A: Too bad man, tonight is Tracy's going away party and she asked if you were gonna go.

B: Oh, yeah. I'm there!

A: Where is everyone? We were supposed to start fifteen minutes ago!

B: Jo called and said she'd be here in a sec. She said she got tied up with a client.

C: Sorry I'm late everyone. There was a huge traffic jam on the highway this morning.

D: Morning everyone! Were you stuck in traffic as well, Jess? There was a huge pileup on the highway and traffic was backed up for miles.

B: Scott just called and said that he's running late. His last meeting ran over, but he's on his way now.

A: Guys, this is not acceptable. If I say the meeting starts at ten, the meeting starts at ten. Not ten-oh-one! And definitely not ten-ten! All right. Let's get started. So the first thing I want to talk about is our...

E: I'm really sorry, everyone! I know I'm late. But really, it's not my fault. I was getting a coffee at Starbucks, and the line was way too long. I was waiting for twenty minutes to get my coffee!



A: Good morning golf aficionados! My name is Rick Fields, and you guessed it, I am here with my main man, Bob Copeland.

B: Thank you, Rick! As you can see, ladies and gentleman, we are here in beautiful Pebble Beach where the top golfers in the world are trying to win the grand prize of one million dollars!

A: Whoa, that's a lot of cash! Let's go to the course and see how Tiger Woods is doing.

B: All right, we're here at the eighth hole. It's a par four, and has some very difficult hazards which many golfers find difficult to avoid. Although, I did see Jack Nicklaus hit a hole in one on this very same hole!

A: Tiger Woods is about to tee off, and let's see if he has the same luck as Jack. Tiger is asking his caddie for his driver and, he seems to be very nervous.

B: Oh no! Not a good swing at all! It's definitely not his day today. On the seventh hole he got a bogey and before that he barely made par. He will definitely not get a birdie on this shot.

A: It seems that his ball has flown somewhere deep in the trees. He is having a hard time finding it and even his caddie has climbed a tree to try and spot it.

B: Oh no! A bear! Run, Tiger, run! Somebody call animal control!

A: Excuse me? Is this where I register? I'd like to sign up for my courses for next semester.

B: Yes, of course. I need your student ID please.

A: Here you are.

B: Okay, Susan. It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year. Is this information correct?

A: Yes. I do want to take some additional credits this year to get a minor in psychology.

B: Sure. That's not a problem. Do you have the list of courses you want to take this semester?

A: Yeah. Here's my list. I'm not sure if the class schedule will allow me to take all of them though.

B: Yeah, that's perfect. What about the subjects for your minor?

A: Oh yeah! Almost forgot! I need to take fundamental linguistics, consumer psychology and neuroanatomy.

B: Wow, you are going to be busy this semester! Okay, here you go. You are registered now; you'll have to make your first tuition payment before classes start.

A: Can we talk?

B: Sure, honey, we're talking now, aren't we?

A: You know what I mean.

B: Yeah. I know.

A: I want to know where this relationship is going. I'm in love with you and I need to know...

B: You know, I think you're awesome.

A: I'm awesome. Well, I guess that's my answer, isn't it.

B: Honey...

A: Look, if you don't love me, it's not a thing, alright, we've had our laughs, but I don't appreciate... maybe it's just time we...

B: Baby, I love you so much.

A: You do?

B: I love you. And I think you're awesome.

A: Oh, I love you too!

B: Come on. Put the gun down.

A: Oh baby, I'm so sorry.

A: Hey man! How's it hanging?

B: Hey man! Everything is just groovy baby!

A: Did you go to the roller rink on Saturday? I heard it was far out, man!

B: I wanted to, but I ran into this foxy lady that just moved to my block! I was chatting her up a bit and then we mellowed out at her place.

A: Right on, right on! Well, Jim went to the rink with Sherry and he said it was dy-no-mite! He was low on bread, but Sherry paid for everything.

B: Gravy! Jim is such a jive turkey man. He is always hitting me up for cash. Anyway, you wanna book and go grab some grub?

A: Yeah man, I'm starving!

A: Heya, Tracy. How are you doin'?

B: I'm swell, Sandy!

A: Hey listen, you wanna go to the sock hop with me this Friday? It'll be a blast!

B: First of all it's the Sadie Hawkins dance. The girls gotta ask the guys. Also...

A: Oh, right. So when are you gonna ask me? I've had my eye on you for a while.

C: Hey, buddy. Ease off my girl, man. Or do you want a knuckle-sandwich?

B: Cool it, guys.

A: Your girl? Says who?

C: Says me, pipsqueak!

A: Hello baseball fans, and welcome back to today's game! My name is Rick Fields and of course, I am here, once again, with the man that seals the deal, Bob Copeland.

B: It's a beautiful day to see two world class teams face each other and fight for their right to be called champions.

A: Well, the national anthem has just been sung, and the umpire has started the game. It's time to play ball!

B: Roger Vargas is up at bat. The pitcher winds up and strike one!

A: A very nice curve ball by the pitcher. The catcher gives him the sign, he winds up and Vargas gets a line drive!

B: The players are scrambling to get the ball. Vargas gets to first base and he's still going! The outfielder throws it to second! Vargas slides! He's safe!

A: Great play!

B: We have a runner on third and up at bat is Brian Okami! There's the pitch, he hits it! It's going, going, that ball is gone!

A: Home run by Okami! That puts this team ahead by two as we are at the bottom of the fifth inning here at Richie Stadium!

A: Hello sir, how can I help you?

B: Yes, I need this prescription please.

A: Let's see. Okay, so 50 mg of Prozac, would you prefer this in capsule or tablet?

B: Capsules are fine.

A: Okay, you should take 1 capsule 3 times a day. Be sure not to take it on an empty stomach, and also, don't ever mix it with alcohol!

B: Yes, I know. It's not the first time I'm taking this! Don't worry, I won't overdose!

A: Okay, anything else I can get you?

B: Oh, yes, I almost forgot! Can I also get some eye drops and um, some condoms?

A: Sure. Darn condoms aren't registered in our system.

B: Oh, well that's okay, I'll get some later, thanks... Really it's no problem.

A: Just hang on there a sec. Can I get a price check on " Fun Times Ribbed Condoms" please!

A: Hello there! Come on in! Don't just stand there! Come and take a seat!

B: Um, okay. Well, I just want a trim. Nothing too fancy.

A: Oh my gosh! Your hair is amazing! So silky, so shiny! I am going to work my magic on your hair! You hear me? You are going to look like a million bucks!

B: Okay. Um... can you make sure my sideburns are even and you just take a little off the top.

A: Don't you worry, I'll take care of everything! ( starts cutting) Oh my god! I just love your curly hair! It's so fluffy and cute! You should totally let it grow out. An afro would look great on you!

B: Um... no.

A: Okay, but you are going to be my masterpiece!

A: Alright, children, let's review. Tommy! Pay attention!

B: Sorry Miss Kadlec.

A: Okay, Crystal, now tell me, what's four plus eleven?

C: Um...fifteen!

B: Miss Kadlec always asks Crystal; she's such a teacher's pet.

A: Okay...and what about fifty six minus sixty?

C: Um... negative four!

A: Very good... twelve times twelve?

B: Very good. Suck up.

C: One hundred and forty four!

A: Zero divided by one?

C: Zero!

A: How did you know that? Okay, smarty pants, the square root of two!

B: Bet you're not going to get that one, know-it-all.

C: Um...one point four one four two one three five...

A: Hey honey! Where were you?

B: I decided to take Kenny to the park and get some fresh air.

A: How was it? Were there a lot of kids?

B: It wasn’t too crowded, but we had a great time! We got on the see-saw together, the went on a couple of different slides and then I tried to go with him in the jungle gym, but I didn’t fit.

A: Sounds like fun! When we go he always just likes to play in the sandbox.

B: Yeah, but today he was really hyper. He even got on the monkey bars and then he went on to go on the swings for a half hour. I’m exhausted!

A: You should go to the park more often since you don’t go to the gym anymore!

A: Wow, you're up early today! What's for breakfast?

B: Well, I felt like baking, so I made some muffins.

A: Smells good! I'll make some coffee. Do you want me to make you some eggs?

B: Sure, I’ll take mine, sunny side up.

A: Eww, I don't know how you can eat your eggs like that! Ever since I was small, I've had eggs and soldiers.

B: You know, my dad had scrambled eggs every morning for twenty years. It drove my mom crazy!

A: You know what really drives me crazy? When I ask for soft boiled eggs, and they overcook them, so they come out hard boiled! How can you dip your toast into a hard boiled egg?

B: You're so picky sometimes.

A: Here you go, honey, fried eggs.

B: Dammit! I asked for sunny side up! How many times do I have to tell you.

A: Good afternoon. May I help you?

B: Yes, I'm here to see Joanna Stevens. I have an appointment at four.

A: Certainly, may I take your name? I'll let her know you've arrived.

B: Sure, it's Josh O'Neil.

A: Ms. Stevens will be with you momentarily. Can I offer you something to drink?

B: Yes, a coffee would be nice, thank you.

A: Here you are. Ms. Stevens is ready for you now. I'll show you to her office, right this way.

A: Just watch your step here...

A: This is such a beautiful day! Great for sailing!

B: It sure is! The water looks so nice! Anchor the boat for a little while. I'm going to take a dip.

A: Why are you doggy-paddling? I taught you how to swim! Do your breast stroke!

B: I get too tired! I'll just backstroke, it's easier!

A: Try kicking your legs more. That's good. Don't go out too far!

B: It's fine, Jump in!

A: Kathy! Get back here! I see a shark!

B: Help me! Help! Bring the boat closer! The shark is coming straight towards me!

A: It's right under you! Kathy!!!!!

A: Good evening, Pizza House. This is Marty speaking. May I take your order?

B: Um yes… I’d like a medium pizza with pepperoni, olives, and extra cheese.

A: We have a two-for-one special on large pizzas. Would you like a large pizza instead?

B: Sure, that sounds good.

A: Great! Would you like your second pizza to be the same as the first?

B: No, make the second one with ham, pineapple and green peppers. Oh, and make it thin crust.

A: Okay, thin crust. Your total is $21.50 and your order will arrive in thirty minutes or it's free!

B: Perfect. Thank you. Bye..

A: Sir, wait!! I need your address!

A: Hello. May I help you?

B: Yeah, this dress is really nice! How much is it?

A: That one is one hundred and fifty dollars.

B: One hundred and fifty dollars? What about this other one over here?

A: That's one hundred and forty dollars.

B: Hmm...that's a bit out of my price range. Can you give me a better deal?

A: This is an exclusive design by DaMarco! It's a bargain at that price.

B: Well, I don't know. I think I'll shop around.

A: Okay, okay, how about one hundred dollars?

B: That's still more than I wanted to spend. What if I take both dresses?

A: Okay, I can give you a special discount, just because you seem like a nice person. One hundred and ninety dollars for both.

B: I don't know... It's still a bit pricey.... Thanks anyway.

A: Okay, my final price! One hundred dollars for both! That's two for the price of one. That's my last offer!

B: Great! You've got a deal!

A: Morning.

B: Hi there, Mr. Anderson! How are you on this fine morning?

A: Fine, thank you.

B: It sure is cold this morning, isn't it? I barely even got out of bed!

A: Yeah. It’s pretty cold, alright.

B: Did you catch the news this morning? I heard that there was a fire on Byron Street.

A: No, I didn't hear about that.

B: Did you happen to watch the football game last night? The Patriots scored in the last minute!

A: No, I don’t like football.

B: Oh… By the way, I saw you with your daughter at the office Christmas party. She is really beautiful!

A: She’s my wife! Oh, here’s my floor! Nice talking to you. Goodbye.

B: Sir, this is the fifty-sixth floor! We are on the seventieth!

A: That’s okay, I'll take the stairs!

A: So, Casey, how are things going with the photos for the press kit?

B: Yeah, I've been meaning to talk to you about that. I might need to ask for an extension on that deadline.

A: You've had over a month to get this finalized! Why are things delayed?

B: Well, the thing is, we ran into a lot of problems...

A: I'm not looking for excuses here. I just want to get this finished on time!

B: I know, and I apologize for the delay. But some things were just beyond my control. I had trouble booking the the photographer, and then Michael was sick for three weeks, so I couldn't include him in the photos, and the design team lost all the files, so I had to redo the pictures.

A: I'm not going to put this off any longer, Casey! I want those photos ASAP!

A: Has the game started yet?

B: Yeah, about 5 minutes ago.

A: Who’s winning?

B: The Bulls, of course!

A: What! That wasn’t a foul! C'mon, ref!

B: Don't worry, Shaq always screws up free throws.

A: You were right! He didn't make the shot!

B: That was a great shot! A three pointer, yeah!

A: Did you see that? He traveled and the ref didn't call it!

B: This ref needs glasses. Hey ref, open your eyes! I can't believe he didn't see that!

A: Okay... end of the first quarter... Alright, I'm gonna make a beer run.

concern : دغدغه

overall : بطور کلی

performance : کارآیی

unreliable : غیرقابل اطمینان

productive : سودمند

perfectly good : کاملا خوب

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: So, Lauren, I just wanted to talk to you quickly about our new customer support representative, Jason Huntley. 

B: Sure, what’s up? 

A: Basically, I’ve got a few concerns about him, and the bottom line is, I don’t think he’s a good fit for our company. 

B: Okay...what makes you say that? I thought you were pleased with his overall performance. Didn’t you just tell me last week how impressed you were with his attitude? 

A: Yeah, his attitude is great, but he’s really unreliable. Some times he’s really productive, but then other times....take last Tuesday for instance, he was 45 minutes late for our morning meeting! 

B: Well, I’m sure he had a perfectly good reason... 

A: But that’s not the only thing....you know, he really doesn’t have the best work ethic, I’m constantly catching him on MSN and Facebook when he should be talking to clients. 

B: Yeah, but come on, Geoff, as if you don’t check Facebook at work. Look, you hired this guy, we’ve invested a lot of time and money in his training, so now it’s up to you to coach him. Make it work, Geoff! 

A: Make it work, Geoff. You would say that, wouldn’t you, he is your cousin; what a jerk, make me hire your stupid, useless cousin.

browse : جسته و گریخته نگاه کردن

reinforce : تقویت کردن

Let me sleep on it! : اجازه دهید بیشتر فکر کنم!

bargain : خرید ارزان با چانه زدن

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Hi there, can I help you folks?  

B: I’m just browsing; seeing what’s on the lot. My daughter wants a car for her birthday, you know how it is.  

C: Dad! I’m sixteen already and I’m, like, the only one at school who doesn’t have a car!  

A: She is right, you know. Kids these days all have cars. Let me show you something we just got in:  

A: a 1996 sedan. Excellent gas mileage, it has dual airbags and anti lock brakes; a perfect vehicle for a young driver.  

C: Dad, I love it! It’s awesome! Can we get this one please?  

B: I see. . . What can you tell me about this one?  

A: Oh, that’s just an old World War Two tank that we use for TV commercials. Now about this sedan. . .  

B: Whoa, whoa wait a minute. Tell me more about this tank.  

A: Well, Sir, if you are looking for quality and safety then look no further! Three inches of reinforced steel protect your daughter from short range missile attacks.  

B: Does the sedan protect her from missile attacks?  

A: It does not.  

B: Well, I don’t know. Let me sleep on it.  

A: Did I mention the tank is a tank?  

B: I’ll take it! 

such a mess : کثیف و بهم ریخته

tidy up : مرتب کردن

spotless : تمیز و برق افتاده

in the middle of something : مشغول کاری بودن

chores : کارهای روزمره

do the laundry : شستن لباس

rubbish, trash, garbage : زباله، آشغال

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless!  

B: I’m in the middle of something right now. I’ll be there in a second.  

A: This can’t wait! I need your help now!  

B: Alright, alright. I’m coming.  

A: Ok, here’s a list of chores we need to get done. I’ll do the dishes and get all the groceries for tonight. You can sweep and mop the floors. Oh, and the furniture needs to be dusted.  

B: You know what, I have to pick something up at the mall, so why don’t you clean the floors and I’ll go to the supermarket and get all the groceries.  

A: Sure that’s fine. Here is the list of all the things you need to get. Don’t forget anything! And can you pick up a bottle of water on your way home?  

B: Hey, honey I’m back. Wow, the house looks really good!  

A: Great! Can you set the table?  

B: Just a sec, I’m just gonna vacuum this rug real fast...  

A: Wait! Don’t turn it on... 

Have a second? : چند لحظه وقت دارید؟

use up : تماما استفاده کردن

overseas : کشور خارجی

take time off : مرخصی گرفتن

notice : خبر، اعلان

 be okay with that : با چیزی موافق بودن

unpaid leave : مرخصی بدون حقوق

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Mr. McKenna, do you have a second? I need to talk to you about something. 

B: Sure, Liv, what can I do for you?  

A: Well, I was just wondering . . . you see, I know I’ve used up all my vacation days this year, but my sister is getting married, and the wedding is overseas, and, well. . .  

B: You wanna take some time off, is that right?  

A: Well, sir, I was just hoping that I might be able to take some unpaid leave this year.  

B: What dates are you planning on taking off? I’ll need at least two months notice, so that I can plan for your absence.  

A: I was thinking of taking off from September first until the thirtieth. Would you be okay with that?  

B: Well, I guess so. 

diet : رژیم غذایی

transform : تغییر دادن

 cut out : قطع کردن

eating habits : عادت غذایی

stick to … : پافشاری کردن

wait and see : باید منتظر ماند و دید

stuffed : سیر

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: So, did I tell you about my New Year’s resolution? I’ve decided to go on a diet.  

B: And you’re going to completely transform your eating habits, right?  

A: Exactly! I’m going to cut out all that junk I eat; no more chips, no more soda, no more fried food.  

B: I’ve heard this one before.  

A: But this time I’m going to stick to it. I really mean it! Trust me, Carol, I’m going to be a new man in one year’s time!  

B: Well, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.  

A: Thanks, honey, that was a great meal. I’m stuffed. Do we have any chips left?

fantastic : فوق العاده

be in the mood for : حوصله چیزی را داشتن

tasty : خوشمزه

outstanding : برجسته، فوق العاده

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Do you two have any plans for the evening?  

B: We were thinking of checking out a restaurant in the neigbourhood.Do you have any suggestions?  

A: I know this really nice Italian place. The food is fantastic, and the d´ecor is beautiful. I’d recommend giving it a try.  

C: Actually, I’m not all that crazy about Italian food; I’m in the mood for something a bit lighter.  

A: In that case, I know a great little bistro. They make a really tasty seafood platter; the fish is outstanding.  

B: It sounds fantastic, but I’m allergic to seafood.  

A: Okay, well, let me think. . . Oh, I know this great little place. It’s just a hole in the wall, but they do the most amazing sandwiches. You gotta give them a try. 

C: Ella, you took me there last time I visited, and I got food poisoning, remember?

what’s up? : چه خبر؟

reschedule : مجددا برنامه ریزی کردن

inconvenience : نامناسب

postpone : به تعویق انداختن

no wonder : تعجبی ندارد که

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Hello, Samantha speaking.  

B: Hi Samantha. This is Angela calling.  

A: Oh, hi Angela, what’s up?  

B: I’m just calling about our meeting today. I wonder, is it possible to reschedule our appointment in the afternoon? I have a bit of an emergency that I need to take care of.  

A: Let me see, it shouldn’t be too much of a problem...  

B: I’m really sorry, I hope it doesn’t inconvenience you too much, it’s just this thing came up, and...  

A: Angela, you know what, I can’t make it to our meeting, either. Why don’t we postpone it to tomorrow afternoon at the same time?  

B: Sounds great. See you tomorrow.  

C: Angela...Angela, look up! See that lady over there who is trying on a red leather jacket? Isn’t that Samantha?  

B: What? No wonder she told me she couldn’t make it to the meeting, oh, no, I think she saw me...

appointment : قرار ملاقات

double check : بررسی مجدد

fully booked : کاملا پر

occupied : مشغول، اشغال شده

scheduled : برنامه ریزی شده

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Hello, Fairbrook Consulting, how may I help you?  

B: Yes, this is Julianne Horton, and I’m calling to arrange an appointment with Ms. McNealy.  

A: Certainly, what day were you thinking of?  

B: How’s Thursday? Does she have any time available then?  

A: Um. . . let me double check. . . unfortunately, she’s booked solid on Thursday, how does next Monday work for you?  

B: Actually, I’ve got something scheduled on Monday. Can she do Tuesday?  

A: Sure, Tuesday’s perfect. May I ask where you’re calling from?  

B: Sure, Merton Financial Advisors.  

A: Oh, actually, Tuesday’s no good. Sorry ’bout that. 

blurry : محو

struggle : تقلا کردن

20/20 vision : دید عالی

far sighted : چشم دوربین

as blind as a bat : کاملا کور

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?  

B: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I’m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision.  

A: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then, cover your left eye and read the chart in front of you.  

B: Mmm . . X, E, R, 3, a question mark, and I can’t quite make out the other symbol but I think it’s the peace sign.  

A: Wow, Arthur! You’re as blind as a bat!  

B: Yeah, I know, my vision is really blurry at times.  

A: Ok then, head on over to the other room and pick out some frames while I fill out your prescription.  

B: Thanks doc!  

A: Arthur, that’s the bathroom.

married : متاهل

bridesmaid : ساقدوش عروس

aisle : راهرو

groom : داماد

bride : عروس

reception : مهمانی، پذیرایی

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: I can’t believe that Anthony is finally getting married!  

B: Yeah well it’s about time! He’s been living with his parents for 40 years!  

A: Don’t be mean. Look here come the bridesmaids! Their dresses look beautiful!  

B: Who are those kids walking down the aisle?  

A: That’s the flower girl and the ring bearer. I’m pretty sure they’re the groom’s niece and nephew. Oh, they look so cute!  

B: I just hope the priest makes it quick. I’m starving. I hope the food’s good at the reception.  

A: That’s all you ever think about, food! Oh, I think the bride’s coming now! She looks gorgeous. Wait, what’s she doing? Where’s she going?  

B: Oh great! Does this mean that the reception is canceled? 

Hurry up! : عجله کن!

Make a left! : برو به سمت چپ!

Are you nuts? : دیوانه شدی؟

Speed up! : سریعتر برو!

cut through : از میان چیزی گذشتن

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Hurry up, get in.  

B: I’m in, let’s go!  

A: OK, make a left here. . . no wait, I meant make a right. Come on, speed up!  

B: Geez! What’s the rush?  

A: Don’t worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, the light is about to change... step on it!  

B: Are you nuts! I’m not going to run a red light!  

A: Whatever. Just turn right here... The freeway will be packed at this hour... let’s take a side street. Go on! Get out of our way! Move, move!  

B: What’s your problem! Geez. Having a fit is not going to help!  

A: Here, I know a short cut....just go down here, and we’ll cut though Ashburn Heights. Let’s go, let’s go! Watch out for that lady!  

B: I’m going as fast as I can!  

A: Yes! We made it. 5:58, just before the library closes.  

B: You’re such a geek!

Sorry to trouble you. : ببخشید مزاحمتان شدم.

recession : بحران اقتصادی

on top of all that : مضاف بر این

broke : ورشکسته

loan : وام

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Hello, I’m here to see Mr. Corleone.  

B: Right this way, sir.  

C: Charlie! What can I do for you?  

A: Mr. Corlone, I’m really sorry to trouble you, but I need your help.  

C: Anything for you, Charlie! Your father was like a brother to me.  

A: Well, sir, you see, this recession has hit me pretty hard; I lost my job and I’m 

in a lot of debt.  

C: I see ... 

A: Yeah, you know, I’ve got credit card bills, car payments, I’ve got to pay my mortgage; and on top of all that, I have to pay my son’s college tuition.  

C: So you’re asking for a loan.  

A: Well, I just thought maybe you could help me out.  

C: What? At a time like this? I’m broke too, you know! You’re not the only one who has been hit by the recession! I lost half my money in the stock market crash! Go on! Get outa here!  

inconsiderate : بی توجه به سایرین

not such a big deal : چیز مهمی نیست

can't hear a thing : چیزی قابل شنیدن نیست

do you mind ...? : ممکنه ؟

switch off : خاموش کردن

rude : بی ادب، گستاخ

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Those people in front of us are making so much noise. It’s so inconsiderate!  

B: Don’t worry about it; it’s not such a big deal.  

A: Oh. . . I can’t hear a thing! Excuse me, can you keep it down?  

C: Sure, sorry about that!  

A: Someone’s phone is ringing!  

B: Honey, I think it’s your phone. Did you forget to switch it off?  

A: Oh, no! You’re right. That’s so embarrassing!  

C: Do you mind keeping it down? I’m trying to watch a movie here!  

how’s it going? : اوضاع چطوره؟

around here : همین اطراف

in bit of a hurry : کمی عجله داشتن

contact details : اطلاعات تماس

slip mind : فراموش کردن

recognize : تشخیص دادن

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Nick! How’s it going? What are you doing in this neighborhood? Do you live around here?  

B: Actually, my office is right around the corner.  

A: It was great to meet you last week at the conference. I really enjoyed our conversation about foreign investment.  

B: Yeah, yeah, it was really interesting. You know, I’m in a bit of a hurry, but here’s my card. We should definitely meet up again and continue our discussion.  

A: Sure, you still have my contact details, right?  

B: You know what, this is really embarrassing, but your name has just slipped my mind. Can you remind me?  

A: Sure, my name is Ana Ferris. Don’t worry about it; it happens to me all the time. I’m terrible with names too.

freeze : متوقف شدن، هنگ کردن دستگاه

take a look : نگاهی انداختن

browse : جسته و گریخته نگاه کردن

surf the net : وب گردی

up to date : به روز

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again! That’s the third time today! Hey Samuel can you come take a look at my PC? It’s acting up again. It must have a virus or something.  

B: Just give me a second, I’ll be right up.  

B: I ran a virus scan on your computer and it turns out that you have a lot of infected files!  

A: But I’m quite careful when I’m browsing the internet, I have no idea how I could have picked up a virus.  

B: Well, you have to make sure that your anti-virus software is updated regularly; yours wasn’t up to date, that’s probably what was causing your problems.  

A: Ok. Anything else?  

B: Yeah, try not to kick or hit the computer!  

A: Um yeah. . . Sorry about that.  

munchies : تنقلات

fill up the tank : باک بنزین را پر کردن

all set : همه چیز آماده است

got all the bases covered : همه چیز مرتب است

road trip : سفر کوتاه جاده ای

pit stop : توقف کوتاه در مسیر

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: So are we all ready to go?  

B: Yup, I think so. The car’s packed; we have munchies and music, and the maps in the car.  

A: Did you get the camera?  

B: Got it! Did you fill up the tank?  

A: Yup, it’s all set.  

B: You’re sure we’re not forgetting anything?  

A: I’m sure. . .we’ve got all our bases covered.  

B: Well . . . let’s get going then! I love road trips!  

B: Umm...do you think we can make a pit stop?  

A: But we’ve only been on the road for ten minutes.  

B: I know, but I forgot to go to the bathroom before we left.

unbelievable : باور نکردنی

relax : ریلکس

no way : امکان ندارد

cut in line : از صف جلو زدن

form a queue : صف تشکیل دادن

stand in line : در صف ایستادن

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: I can’t believe it took us two hours to get here. The traffic in New York is unbelievable.  

B: Yeah, but just relax honey, we’re here and we’re going on vacation. In a few hours we’ll be in Hawaii and you’ll be on the golf course.  

A: Oh no! Look at that line! It must be a mile long! There’s no way I’m waiting for another two hours.  

B: Honey..... Don’t!  

C: Hey man...the end of the line is over there....  

A: yeah...  

C: No seriously, I was here first, and you can’t cut in line like this.  

A: Says who?  

C: I do!  

A: So sue me!

resources : منابع

understaffed : کمبود نیرو

The timing is just not right. : زمان مناسبی نیست.

Weight off my shoulders. : از فشار کار من کاسته شود.

Give me a hand : کمک کنید

That sounds reasonable : به نظر منطقی است.

recruit : استخدام

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: ...like I told you before, we just don’t have the resources to hire you an assistant.  

B: I understand that, but the fact is we’re understaffed.  

A: The timing is just not right. The economy is bad, and it’s too risky to take on new staff.  

B: Yeah, I guess you’re right.... here’s an idea, what if we hire an intern? She would take some of the weight off my shoulders.  

A: She?  

B: Yeah, you know, a recent graduate. She could give me a hand with some of these projects and we could keep our costs down.  

A: That sounds reasonable... let me see what I can do.  

A: Tony, I’d like to introduce you to your new assistant.  

B: OK, great! Let’s meet her! 

C: Hi, I’m Adam.  

B: Oh... hi... I’m Tony... 

under the name … : تحت نام ...

reservation : رزرو

confirmation : تاییدیه

mix-up : گیج، درهم

complimentary : رایگان

overbooked : پر

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Good afternoon. What can I do for you?  

B: I’d like to check in please. I have a reservation under the name Anthony Roberts.  

A: All right R.O.B.E.R.T.S ,Oh Mr. Roberts we’ve been expecting you . . . and here is your key card to the presidential suite.  

B: But there must be some mistake; my reservation was for a standard room.  

A: Are you sure? Let me double check.  

B: Yeah. . . Here, this is my confirmation number.  

A: You’re right Mr. Roberts, there seems to be a mix up, unfortunately we’re over booked at the moment.  

A: Not to worry. We’re pleased to offer you a complimentary upgrade.  

B: Presidential suite baby! 

How may I help you? : چطور می توانم کمکتان کنم؟

coming down : مبتلا شدن

calling in sick : درخواست مرخصی استعلاجی

I was hoping to : انتظار داشتم که

permission : اجازه

impolite : بی ادبانه

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

A: Hello, Daniel speaking, how may I help you?  

B: Hi Daniel, Julie here.  

A: Hi Julie, how are you?  

B: Actually I’m feeling quite ill today.  

A: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. What’s wrong?  

B: I think I’m coming down with the flu. I have a headache, a sore throat, a 

runny nose and I’m feeling slightly feverish.  

A: I see..... So you’re calling in sick? 

B: Yes. I was hoping to take the day off to recover. 

A: Ok then. Try and get some rest.

Have you met Naomi before? : قبلا ناومی رو دیدی؟

That's for sure! : مطمئنا

Maybe we can go grab a cup of coffee : شاید بتوانیم برویم و یک فنجان قهوه بگیریم.

I'd love to, but I actually have to go to work now. : خیلی دلم می خواهد اما الان باید سر کار بروم.

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

Oksana: Vicky, have you met Naomi before?

Vicky: Of course! In fact, we're study partners!

Naomi: That's right! So, Vicky, how did you do on your history test?

Vicky: Well, if I had studied harder, I would have done better, that's for sure! 

Naomi: Yeah, it definitely was a tough test. 

Vicky: Hey, do you both have some time now? Maybe we can go grab a cup of coffee? 

Naomi: I'd love to, but I actually have to go to work now. 

Vicky: Where do you work, Naomi? 

Naomi: I work at the bookstore, you know the one on the corner of Fifth and San Carlos?  

Vicky: Oh, sure I do, I had worked there before they opened that ice cream store nearby… I switched jobs after that!  

Oksana: Do you mean to the ice cream shop?

Vicky: Of course! Where else? Now I can get all the free ice cream in any flavor I want! Actually, that's where I met Marco!  

Naomi and Oksana: Marco?!!!

How did the meeting go? : جلسه چطور پیش رفت؟

It went fine. : خوب پیش رفت.

I was always asking questions in that class. : همیشه در آن کلاس سوال می پرسیدم.

Sounds like a deal. : به نظر معامله خوبی است.

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

Naomi: Hey Vicky, did you forget our study date at ten this morning? 

Vicky: I'm sorry, Naomi. At ten, I was talking with my professor and couldn't get away. I'm sorry. I should have called.  

Naomi: That's okay. So, how did the meeting go with the professor?  

Vicky: It went fine. He gave me an extension on my paper and I can still take the midterm. How was your study group yesterday?  

Naomi: Well, we were studying together during lunch when I noticed an old friend of mine from high school in the same café! My concentration quickly switched from class to catching up with my friend, so I didn't get much done. You've taken that class before, right?  

Vicky: Yeah, last semester. I was always asking questions in that class because it was so difficult!  

Naomi: Well, I was hoping that you could lend me a hand with my paper; I can't think of anything else to write!  

Vicky: Sure, no problem, that is, if you can help me study for our history test.

Naomi: Sounds like a deal. 

Could I speak with you? : ممکنه با شما صحبت کنم؟

What can I help you with? : چه کمکی از دست من بر می آید؟

I'm joking. : شوخی می کنم.

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

Vicky: Professor Brooks?

Professor: Hello there, um...

Vicky: Vicky. I'm in your English Literature 101 class. 

Professor: Ah, right, call me Alan. 

Vicky: Could I speak with you?

Professor: Sure, come in and have a seat. What can I help you with? 

Vicky: Well, I was sick and missed classes for two weeks, which means I missed the midterm. 

Professor: Oh right, I received your email about that. I will let you take it on Thursday since you were such a good student last term, unlike Mike who slept through almost every class.  

Vicky: He did not! 

Professor: I'm joking, of course. However, I did catch him once or twice. If he would rest more, he wouldn't be so sleepy.  

Vicky: Yeah, he worked late every night. 

Professor: Going back to the midterm, did you want to ask me any questions about it?  

Vicky: No, I think I will be okay. Thank you so much, Alan. I'll see you on Thursday! 

Professor: You're welcome Vicky. 

How's it going? : اوضاع چطوره؟

What's up? : چه خبر؟

Do you know her? : او را می شناسی؟

Will you join us for lunch? : برای نهار به ما ملحق می شوی؟

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

Vicky & Oksana: Hi Mike!

Mike: Hi Vicky! Hi Oksana! 

Oksana: How's it going?

Mike: All right. So, what's up?

Vicky: Oh, not much. We're waiting for Yuki. Do you know her? 

Mike: Sure. We have a couple of classes together. 

Vicky: Oh, here she comes now. Hey, Yuki! 

Yuki: Hi guys! Mike, will you join us for lunch? 

Mike: Lunch? Of course, I'll join! 

Yuki: Cool! Did you study for the test last night? 

Mike: Yep. I studied for three hours.

Oksana: Which class are you talking about? 

Yuki: Calculus. 

Vicky: Calculus. That's a hard class! 

Yuki: Tell me about it.

What's up? : چه خبر؟

How's it going? : اوضاع چطوره؟

By the way : راستی

Cool! : چه باحال!

That's nice. : خوبه.

See you later! : بعدا می بینمت!

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

Mike: Hey Vicky! What's up? 

Vicky: What's up, Mike? How's it going? 

Mike: Oh, I've been better. 

Vicky: What's wrong? Do you have a cold? 

Mike: No, but I couldn't get into Professor Nation's course.  

Vicky: Oh, I see. I'm sorry to hear that. By the way, what's your major?

Mike: My major's education. How about you? 

Vicky: I'm an English major.

Mike: Cool. I like English! Oh, and what's Oksana's major? 

Vicky: She's also an English major.

Mike: That's nice. You can help each other study.

Vicky: Yup. In fact, I need to meet her now so we can study together.

Mike: Okay. It was nice talking with you. 

Vicky: You, too! See ya later! 

Mike: See ya!

What’s up? : چه خبر؟

How interesting! : چه جالب!

My parents are Korean. : پدر و مادرم کره ای هستند.

Do you mean Oksana? : منظورت اکسانا است؟

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

Vicky: Hi Mike! What’s up?

Mike: Not much. How are you doing, Vicky? 

Vicky: Never been better. I’m waiting for my roommate. 

Mike: Oh, do you mean Oksana? She is Ukrainian, right? 

Vicky: Yup. Are you Italian-American Mike?

Mike: I’m part Italian and part Irish.

Vicky: How interesting!

Mike: How about you Vicky? I know you’re Asian-American, but I don’t know which ethnicity. 

Vicky: My parents are Korean, so I’m Korean-American.

Mike: Cool! I love kimchi.

Vicky: Um... okay.

How about you? : تو چطور؟

Pretty good. : نسبتا خوبم.

How are you doing? : چطوری؟ چه می کنی؟

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

Mike: Vicky! How are you doing?

Vicky: Great! How about you? How’s it going?

Mike: Pretty good.

Vicky: Hey, who is she?

Mike: She? Who?

Vicky: Who is the tall woman?

Mike: The woman wearing red?

Vicky: Yeah, her.

Mike: That is our math teacher. She IS tall, isn't she. 

How’s it going? : اوضاع چطوره؟

Not bad. : بد نیستم.

Never been better! : بهتر از این نبودم!

Nice to meet you. : خوشوقتم

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

Vicky: Hi, Mike! 

Mike: Hey, Vicky! How’s it going? 

Vicky: Not bad. How about you? 

Mike: Never been better!  

Vicky: Oh, this is my roommate, Oksana. She’s from Ukraine. Oksana, this is Mike. 

Oksana: Hi, Mike. Nice to meet you. 

Mike: Hi, Oksana. Nice meeting you. 

How's it going? : اوضاع چطوره؟

How are you doing? : چطوری؟

How about you? : تو چطور؟

Not so good. : بد نیستم.

What's wrong? : چی شده؟

I know what you mean. : می دونم منظورت چیه.

متن دیالوگ اصلی:

Mike: Hey, Vicky!

Vicky: Hi, Mike! How's it going?

Mike: Great! How about you? How are you doing?

Vicky: Not so good.

Mike: Oh no! What's wrong?

Vicky: Oh, classes start tomorrow.

Mike: Ha ha. Yeah, I know what you mean.