2-1 When

When is this auction? Is it today? P

No, it's going to be over the weekend. P

It's Thursday already. So is it tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, or Sunday? P

It's on Sunday. P

Oh no, Sunday evening I'm busy. When on Sunday is it? P

It starts in the morning, 10:30am. P

Oh, that's fine. I'm free then. P

Good, write it down on your calendar. P

2-2 Going Shopping

Hey, Rudy, did you hear? They opened up a new mall in Richmond. P

Really? When did it open? P

Over the weekend. Do you want to check it out? P

Sure, I have nothing else to do. P

2-3 How

How long do you think it will take? P

I'm not sure. What do you think? P

How big are you going to make it? P

About two square meters. P

Hmm, it will probably take about a week to get started. P

Oh, maybe I should make it a bit smaller then! P

How are you going to place it in the yard? P

In the middle, a square garden in the middle of the lawn. P

2-4 Dream

When I was young, I wanted to be a diplomat. P

Has your dream changed? P

No, I still want to be a diplomat, but I've got another dream. P

What do you want to be? P

I want to be a pilot, too. P

Pilot? Wow, diplomat and pilot are two very different things! P

I know, but it's just my dream. P

You can't just dream about it! You must try your best to achieve it. P

2-5 Going Out

Are you ready to go out? P

Um, not yet. P

Then, when will you be ready? P

I think I will be ready in about an hour. P

One hour? You've just spent the last two hours getting ready! P

I know, but I can't choose my outfit. P

If I help you choose the outfit, will you be a little faster? P

Of course! You are the best. P

2-6 Bedroom

Come in. P

Excuse me. So this is your room. P

Yes, how is it? P

It's very modern. Where did you buy that white-striped coverlet? P

In the mall. P

How about this wardrobe? Did you buy this in the mall, too? P

Oh, that's the one that my father had made a long time ago. P

Really? Wow, your father is a very skillful man. P

2-7 Habits

I'm so tired today. P

What time did you sleep last night? P

About 2:00 a.m. I barely woke up today. P

Do you always sleep that late? P

Yeah, it's a bad habit of mine. P

Try to break off your habit. P

You know, habit is second nature. P

Yes, but that's only an excuse that people make. P

2-8 What To Do

Do you need to go home now? P

Not really, do you? It's still pretty early. P

True. Then, what do you want to do now? P

It's up to you. I'm up for anything. P

Do you want to shoot some pool? P

Okay. Why don't we call Jessie? She's really good at pool. P

Alright, I'll give her a call. Do you have her number? P

Yes, it's saved in my phone. P

2-9 Reservation

Hello, The Mode. How may I help you? P

Hi, I'd like to make a reservation for this Saturday night. P

Sure, for what time, and how many are you expecting? P

At 7:30 pm, for a party of five, please. P

Okay. May I have your name? P

Put it under "McGregor". P

Okay, to confirm, that's five for Saturday night, under the name "McGregor". P

That's right, at 7:30pm. Thank you very much. P

2-10 Decision

So, Jessie says that we should go over to her place. P

How come? She doesn't want to come out? P

Yeah, she doesn't feel like coming out. P

Do you want to go? I think I'd prefer playing pool. P

She said she'll barbecue hamburgers if we go over. P

In that case, hamburgers sound good to me! P

Good. Then I'll tell her we're going. P

Sure, that is, only if it's okay with you. P

2-11 Dining Room

Could you pass me that salad? P

Sure, here you go. P

So, how is your work so far? P

You know what it's like to be a sculptor. P

It's a great labor, isn't it? P

That's true, but it's what I like, so I can't complain. P

I see. Umm, can I have some more mashed potatoes? P

Yes, but don't eat too much. You've been eating a lot lately. P

2-12 Theater

I will have two tickets for Harry Potter. P

I'm sorry, the seats are all sold out. P

What time is the next one, then? P

The next one is at nine. Two hours from now. P

Hmm, that's too late. Until when the movie will be running? P

It will probably be running for two more weeks. P

Okay, then I will just watch it next time. P

I recommend you to reserve ahead. P

2-13 Music

What are you listening to? Is that rock music? P

Yes, it is. Do you like rock? P

No, I prefer more mellow music. P

What kind of music do you listen to? P

I mainly listen to jazz and the blues. P

I guess we have very different tastes! P

It looks that way. But you don't strike me as a rock music type. P

You think so? I've never heard that before, nobody's ever said that to me. P

2-14 Arrival

Hello? P

Hi, Jackie, I'm just calling to tell you I finally made it! P

Made it to where? Where are you now? P

I'm at the Eaton Centre. I just got here. P

Did you enjoy your day? P

Yes, but that was quite a walk! P

Well, I hope you have enough energy left to go shopping! P

All I need is an ice-cream, to give me my strength back! P

2-15 Late

Sorry, I'm late. P

Oh, it's alright. People have just come, too. P

There was some problem at the gate, so I couldn't come in. P

Really? What happened? P

My name was not on the list, so he wouldn't let me in. P

I'm sorry, I must have made a mistake. P

It's okay. When I showed him an invitation card, he let me in. P

I see. Next time I will never make a mistake like that. P

2-16 Invitation

May I have your name, please? P

I'm Debra. Debra Wilson. P

Sorry, but I can't find your name on the list. P

What? It can't be! I was invited to this party. P

Then, may I see your invitation card? P

Yes, here. Check it for yourself. P

2-17 Height

Did you wear high-heeled shoes? P

No, why? P

You are very tall. I thought you wore high-heeled shoes. P

Everyone tells me that I'm tall, but actually I'm not that tall. P

Really? How tall are you? P

I'm just 168cm. P

I think that's tall enough for the woman's height! P

I don't agree with you. I want to be at least 173cm! P

2-18 Location

We've been trapped in this traffic jam for about an hour, now. P

This is the rush hour. We should have taken the subway. P

Apart from this traffic, I don't even know where we are going. P

I know the place. Just go straight. P

Ok, then? P

When you reach the first crossroads, turn left. P

2-19 Hobby

What's your hobby? P

These days, I dabble in photography as a hobby. P

So did you take these pictures on the wall? P

Some of them are my work. P

I see, I've once got an interest in painting. P

Really? Then what's your new interest? P

I'm starting to have an interest in dancing. P

Dancing? That's cool! P

2-20 Personality

You are so quiet. Why aren't you talking? P

I'm an introvert, so I don't talk much. P

.Oh, I see. I'm very different from you. I like talking. P

Yeah, I can see that. You seem to be a very outgoing person. P

But when I'm alone, I become very quiet. P

Hey, who doesn't? P

One of my friends still talks even when he's alone. P

That's abnormal. P

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