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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