Woman---W, Man---MW: I have heard that it’s going to be really cold this winter.M: Well, you didn’t expect it to be warm, did you?W: Of course not, but I just heard the National Weather Services prediction for the next 90 days.They said it’s supposed to be much colder weather than usual.M: Yeah, maybe. Personally, I think those long-range forecasts are useless.W: I am afraid that I can not agree with you.M: Oh, come on, it looks like you are talking about what’s going to happen three months from now.W: Well, you are half way right. They aren’t very good for rainfall. But they are a lot better for temperatures especially for this time of the year.M: Really, so I should take them seriously about the cold but not count too much on a lot of extra snow?W: Ah-ha.M: But what did you say about this time of the year? Do some seasons really give them more problems in making a forecast?W: Autumn is the worst; apparently weather patterns change so much then. Just think how variable our weather has been the last three months.M: That’s true. It probably would have been hard to predict all those changes back in the summer. You are beginning to convince me of the value of weather forecasting. How come you know so much about it?W: I get my information from an expert at the Weather Bureau.M:OK! I trust you!
B: I can’t bear being near cats. They don’t seem to like me either.
A:I like wild animals. I don’t like spiders and snakes. I think spiders and snakes are disgusting.
B: I’m fond of snakes. I think they’re great. I agree with you about spiders though. I think spiders are horrible. I think it’s because they have so many legs.
A; I think bears are wonderful. Pandas are fantastic. I loathe people who kill them for their fur.
B; I agree. I’m carzy about mice. I think they’re so cute!
A; really? I don’t see the attraction. I’m afraid of mice.
A; what do you think of the people in our class? I think most of them are fine.
B: I think so too. I don’t like mark. He’s so arrogant. I despise arrogant people.
A: mike is fascinating. I’m fond of people who have something intelligent to say.
B; carol’s fun to be with. I really look forward to hearing her jokes. What do you think of tom?
A: he’s all right. I don’t dislike him, but I don’t really like him much either. What do you think of him?
B: I think he’s ok. He’s very quiet, so it’s hard to know what kind of person he really is.
A: I’m fond of jane. She’s a very interesting girl. She’s crazy about boy-bands.
B; really? I’m mad on them too. I should get to know her better. Are you keen on music?
A: I think that dance music is excellent. I love going to a disco and dancing to the music. I enjoy meeting new people there.
B; my parents loathe dance music. If I play it at home, they always complain. Are you parents the same?
A: my mom hates it, but my dad thinks its ok. He doesn’t mind as long as I don’t play the music too loud.
B; are you hungry? Let’s go and get some pizza. I think pizza is delicious.
A: hello! How are you today?
B: hi. I’m feeling very nervous. I just had a test and I’m not sure how well or how badly I did.
A: it’s not use worrying about it now. you’ve done test and you can’t change any of your answers.
B: that’s true. I really should go home and prepare for the next test, but I’m feeling tired.
A: let’s go and get a coffee together. That will help you to wake up again!
B: ok. I feel like sitting down and having a chat. How have you been recently?
A; oh, you know me. I’m always happy! If I think I’m getting into a bad mood, I call some friends and socialize or have a chat.
B: that’s a good idea. I usually just sit at home alone and get increasingly moody.
A: I hate spending too much time at home. I get bored of it really quickly. I’m always excited about going out to party or other social event and meeting people.
B: perhaps I’m being too shy. I should go out more too and not spend time worrying about tests!