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Two friends on the phone
Jim: Hello?
Barb: Hi, Jim, it’s Barb.
Jim: Hi Barb, what’s up?
Barb: I’m planning a surprise party for Bill’s birthday. I’m hoping you can come.
Jim: Of course! When is it?
Barb: It’ll be on Saturday. Bill will be home from work at six, so I want everyone to be here at five.
Jim: Okay, can I bring anything?
Barb: Let’s see…Susan is bringing chips and Joe is bringing sandwiches. Do you want to be in charge of dessert?
Jim: Sure, I’ll bring some brownies.
Barb: Great, see you then!
Jim: Can’t wait! Bye.
Barb: Bye!

Betty: Are you excited for Christmas, Dennis?
Dennis: Yeah, how about you?
Betty: I am, I still need to get a tree.
Dennis: I can help you pick one out.
Betty: That would be great, thanks. I want to put it in that corner.
Dennis: Are you going to decorate the rest of your house?
Betty: I think I’ll put up some tinsel, Christmas lights, and a wreath, but that’s all.
Dennis: Let me help you! I love the holidays!
Betty: Well, thanks Dennis, I appreciate it.
Dennis: Not a problem! Let’s go get that tree!
Betty: Let’s go!

Holly: Hi Natalie! Did you receive my birthday party invitation?
Natalie: Hi Holly! Yes, I did receive your invitation. Thank you for inviting me to your birthday party. It is this Saturday, right?
Holly: Yes. The party will begin at seven o’clock in the evening at my parent’s house. Will you be able to come to the party?
Natalie: Yes, I think I will be able to come. I have a basketball game at one o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday in Kyiv, but it should finish before four o’clock in the afternoon. I might be a little late, is this okay?
Holly: No problem, Natalie! I would rather have you come late then not come at all!
Natalie: Oh, thanks for being flexible! I will see on Saturday as soon as I can make it there!
Holly: Perfect, see you then!

On the street
David: Hi Heather!
Heather: David! Happy birthday! I was going to call you today, but here you are instead!
David: It’s nice to see you!
Heather: Nice to see you too. What are your plans for your special day?
David: Well, today I’m taking it easy, but tonight I’m having a big party at my house. You should come!
Heather: Oh, I’d love to! What time should I come?
David: Anytime after 7.
Heather: Cool, I’ll be there. You are going to love your present!
David: I can’t wait!
Heather: Ok, well Happy birthday again !
David: Thanks a lot! See you later!
Heather: Bye!

Bobby buys something at the store.
Store clerk: That will be $15.50.
Bobby: Here you are.
Store clerk: Thank you, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
Bobby: Thank you very much. Happy holidays to you too!

Jackie: What’s your favorite sport Paul?
Paul: I like basketball because you’re always moving and never just standing around. You’re always trying to get open for a pass or dribbling down the court trying to make it to the hoop.
Jackie: Don’t you get tired quickly?
Paul: I’m usually having too much fun to even think about it. If I do get tired the coach will make a substitution and I can rest on the bench for a while.
Jackie: I get tired just thinking about it.
Paul: Well, which sport do you like?
Jackie: My favorite is table tennis. It’s challenging and running around the table like that is enough to tire me out without getting too exhausted.
Paul: Yeah, table tennis is fun, but I get bored just hitting a little ball back and forth. I like a sport where I can be more physical. What about hockey? There’s nothing more exciting than getting a pass from a teammate and then scoring a goal!
Jackie: But it can be so violent! You can get your teeth knocked out!
Paul: Of course you have to be careful and wear protective equipment.
Jackie: Still, it’s a little too intense for me. I prefer a sport like bowling where you can be competitive, but you don’t have to worry about serious injuries.
Paul: Are you a good bowler?
Jackie: Last time I went bowling with my dad, I bowled three spares and a strike!
Paul: Wow, that is pretty good.
Jackie: Yeah, we should go sometime.
Paul: What about right now? Do you want to go bowling?
Jackie: Yeah, for sure. Let’s go!