Problem: Read the below conversation. W: 4373811. M: Hello. Is that Jean? W: Yes, speaking. M: There is a really good film on at the cinema this week. It's called "Sounds Forever". Would you like to come and see it with me on Wednesday evening? W: No. I'm afraid I can't. I'm going to play at a concert at London University on Wednesday. M: What about Friday then? W: That would be great. Yes, I'd love to. What time does it start? M: At 7:00 pm. Would you like to go for a drink first? W: Yes, fine. Is six o'clock OK? We can meet outside the cinema. What would the listener say?

A: M: OK. See you on Friday then. Bye.

Problem: Read the below conversation. M: The time has come to say goodbye. W: So soon. It seems as if you've just got here. M: I feel that way, too, but they say all good things must come to an end. W: It certainly has been a pleasure seeing you again and renewing old memories. M: I've had a nice time and I really want to thank you for spending so much time showing me the sights. W: Oh. It was fun for me, too. It gave me the chance to get away from my everyday work and do something a little bit different. M: You'll be out to see us next year, then, as you promised? W: Oh, yes. That's our present plan unless something bad comes up. We should be there sometime in early September. What would the listener say?

A: M: We'll be expecting you.

Problem: Read the below conversation. W: I find it really hard to express myself in class. I have lots of ideas, but they never seem to come out of my mouth. M: Let me give you a little advice. You know what the topics are, so prepare what you would like to say ahead of time. W: I often do like that, but I'm worried about the responses from other people. M: You have to be realistic. Not everyone is going to agree with you, but people will respect your opinion and they will respect the fact that you have contributed something to the discussion. W: I'm worried that what I say will not make sense. M: We could chat about the topic before class. I could check that what you want to say is logical and it would also give you a chance to practice speaking. W: That's a good idea. What should I do if I have two minds about a topic? M: That's easy. Express possibilities. People will think that you are pretty smart to look at the topic from more than one angle. W: I didn't realize that speaking in class could be so easy. What would the listener say?

A: M: The most difficult thing is to predict what other people will say. They will reply to your statements. but you can't be sure how.

Problem: Read the below conversation. W: We can start at 9:00 and arrive in Guangzhou around 12:00. Is it OK? What would the listener say?

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M: Can we start early? My train will start at 12:05 a. m, and it will stop checking tickets at least 30 minutes ahead.