Switching Cell Phone Plans Paul: I need a new cell phone plan. These roaming and overage charges are killing me! Shauna: I thought you had a good calling, messaging, and data plan. Paul: I do, but Im still going over each month. Shauna: Have you thou...
A Weather Forecast Colleen: Shh! I want to hear the weather forecast for this week. Jerry: Whats so important about this week? Colleen: Shh! Radio Announcer: Tomorrow, this warm front will move out and a cold front will move in, bringing with it wind...
Essential and Optional Things Ella: Its so exciting that youll be spending a month studying in McQuillanland this summer. When do you start packing? Marty: Ive already started. The organizers of the program gave me a list of things I need to bring. E...
Negotiating a Peace Treaty Ahmed: Have you heard the news? Menna: The nations of Palicia and Isram have signed a peace treaty. This means that there will be an immediate ceasefire and an end to hostilities. This is a historic day! Ahmed: I never thou...
Dealing With the Heat Jolene: Im sweating like a pig. When is this heat wave going to end? Eric: Ive no idea, but Im not moving a muscle until it does. Hand me that pitcher of iced tea, would you? Jolene: Get it yourself. Im not moving until it drops...
Being Cautious or Thrill-Seeking Paula: Did you get an invitation to Kip and Sheris wedding? Robert: Yeah, I did. Im still trying to wrap my head around the two of them getting married. Never in my wildest dreams would I put those two together. It bo...
Managing a Classroom After three months of summer vacation, I was looking forward to the start of a new school year. ... Okay, everybody, settle down. Take your seats and get out your textbook. Charlie, eyes on your own book. And Kathy, do you have s...
Taking Care of Pets Magda: Oooh, hes so cute. When did you get him? Tony: Yesterday. Im training him to do tricks. Magda: Really? Are you having any luck? Tony: No, not yet. So far, he just lies there, but maybe hes hungry and doesnt have any energy...
Different Political Philosophies Carla: Our government should do more to help people who cant find jobs. Adam: Be careful. Youre starting to sound like a socialist. Havent you always said that youre a staunch capitalist? Carla: Of course, Im a capita...
Making Repairs on the Outside of a House Maggie: Watch out! Are you okay? Conrad: Im fine, but I almost tripped over that crack in the driveway. Weve got to get that fixed. Maggie: I know its a hazard, but first things first. We should fix those brok...
