M: what did you do over the weekend? K: I went a global warming rally in London. It was fantastic to be around so many people who care about the environment. M: do you think there's anything we can do to reverse the damage that's been done already? K...
J: have you ever been in an earthquake? M: yes, I experienced one when I was in Tokyo once. The tremors only lasted a few seconds though and then it was over. J: do you know where it measured on the Richter scale? M: I don't remember, but it wasn't v...
A: how are you doing? J: I'm ok. I wish I could say the same for my friend. A: what happened to him? J: he was arrested by the police for drinking and driving. A: was it his first offence? J: unfortunately not. He was charged with a DUI when he was i...
D: you're finally here! What took so long? P: I got stuck in traffic again. There was a terrible traffic jam near the Carrefour intersection. D: it's always rather congested down there during rush hour. Maybe you should try to find a different route...
W: guess what? I've got great news! G: what is it? W: well, you know how I've been working at the Economist as a proof-reader, right? G: yes. W: well, the editor-in-chief heard that I had experience as an editor at another maganize and asked me if I...
G: have you seen the new Cosmo magazine that I was reading this morning? W: I think I may have seen it on the kitchen table. G: you're right, thanks. There's an interesting interview with a top director about his latest film that I want to finish. W:...
B: what do you think about the public service advertisement for quiting smoking? N: while I think it's great that they're trying to get people to quit smoking, but I don't really care for the advertisement. B: why not? N: the fish hook that they use...
B: so, have you seen all three The Lord of the Rings movies? T: yes, but I didn't really like the third one at all. B: that's the Return of the King, right? T: yeah. Even though the customs were brilliant, I didn't think it was as good as the first t...
T: do you have any plans for tomorrow night? B: not really. I wasn thinking of maybe going to a movie. Do you want to go with me? T: sure. What movies were you thinking about going to? B: have you heard of Hot Fuzz? T: yes. Isn't the director of that...
P: are your ready to go to the supermarket? B: yes, are you? P: I've got my money and my keys, so I'm ready. B: you do know that it's alsolutely freezing out, don't you? I'd put a coat on if I were you. P: it wasn't cold out this morning. B: well, it...
