Dialogue 37
- What's the matter with you?
- I'm not feeling very well today.
- Do you have a headache?
- Yes, and a sore throat, too.
- Well, in that case you'd better stay at home.
- Oh, yes, I'll have to.
Dialogue 38
- I'd like to go and play for a while.
- But you've got to do your lessons first.
- Oh, I've already done my homework.
- Have you really? Then you may go.
Dialogue 39
- You know it's our mother's birthday soon.
- Isn't it about time to think of a good present for her?
- Well, I've a little surprise for her.
- How nice! What?
- This drawing.
- Wonderful! She'll be delighted.
Dialogue 40
- Believe it or not! I've got three tickets for today's football
match!
- You don't say! That's wonderful!
- Will you come with us?
- Well, you see ... I ...
- Why are you hesitating?
- Well, I'd like to, but I'd better ask my mother first.
Dialogue 41
- This is my new dress. What do you think of it?
- It's a very pretty one. I'll bet it cost a lot.
- It certainly did.
- Where did you get it?
- In London.
- Really?
Dialogue 42
- Can I see you for a minute, please?
- What's up?
- Don't you know the news?
- What do you mean by this?
- There'll be no classes tomorrow!
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