Q: Read the below conversation. Ashley: Ryan. I just want you to know that I'm going to go to school to become an auto mechanic. Ryan: Uh what? Does Dad know about this? Ashley: Who cares? It's my life. I really enjoy working on cars. Ryan: Oh, I get it. You want to study auto mechanics because of your new boyfriend. What's his name? Jimmy or something? Listen, auto mechanics is a man's job. Ashley: No, you got it all wrong. [What?] First of all, his name is James, and second, he doesn't work at an auto shop anymore. He had a job there for five years, and he really liked his job because he learned how to identify problems and fix things. You, on the other hand, can't even change the toilet paper roll in the bathroom. Ryan: Hey, that's not fair. Ashley: And James is now back in college. He's majoring in nursing. Ryan: Nursing? Nursing? That's a woman's job? Ashley: I cannot believe I'm hearing this. A man can be a nurse, and they can do the job just as well as anybody else. Nurses, whether they are men or women, care for the sick, the elderly. Things like that. Ryan: Uh. Ashley: And are you saying that women can't be farmers, carpenters, or truck drivers? Ryan: Well, most men do those jobs, so ... Anyway, women can do them if they want. I just think that women are better suited to be secretaries, waitresses, piano teachers. You know. Ashley: Man, you're stuck in the 18th century. No one will marry you. Ryan: Oh, well, just forget this. But not to change the subject, but I'm having a problem with my car, and I was wondering if Jimmy, I mean James, could take a look at it. Ashely: Forget it. Start pushing! What would the listener say?
A: Ryan: Ah!
Question: Read the below conversation. M: I'm going to Chicago, Granny. W: Why won't the car go? What's wrong with the car? M: Nothing. (louder) I said that I was going to Chicago, in America. W: I know where Chicago is. When do you leave? M: Oh 5th May. The course will start the next day, 6th May. W: You're feeling sick today? Have you seen a doctor? M: No, I'm not sick. (louder) I said that the course would start on May 6th. The course ends two weeks later on May 20th. W: How many other young people are going on this course? M: 24. W: I'm sure there are plenty more, but how many? M: (louder) I said 24, Granny. W: I see. What will you have to take? M: I'll have to take lots of warm clothing. W: Nothing? You have to take nothing? What about clothes? M: (shouting) I said that I would have to take warm clothing! It's cold there! What would the listener say?
Answer: W: If you're cold, put the heater on. There's no need to shout. I'm not deaf!
[Q]: Read the below conversation. W: I was almost fooled by a telephone call yesterday. M: What's it about? W: A week's vacation for two. But I realized it was a cheat when they told me to ring a special telephone number to claim the price. What would the listener say?
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[A]: M: Well,those calls are charged at unbelievably high rates.
input: Please answer the following: Read the below conversation. W: Poor Smith, your marriage hasn't exactly been roses, has it? What would the listener say?
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output: M: Not exactly, married to a woman who overdoes it. I mean, after all when you've been mar-tied ten years, you don't expect a woman to sit on your lap for two hours every evening, call you at work twelve times a day and talk baby talk.
Please answer this: Read the below conversation. W: Can I help you? M: Well. I'm looking for something I saw at a friend's house a few days ago. W: What is it? M: It's a light metal shelf. W: You're in the right department, but we don't have them in stock now. M: Oh, that's too bad. Are you going to be getting more? W: They're on order, but I should warn you that the price has gone up. M: Just my luck. W: They were $12.50, but the new ones will be about three dollars more. Come in next week. We should have them by then. What would the listener say?
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Answer: M: OK. I will be back. Thank you.
Question: Read the below conversation. Operator: Hello. This is the emergency 911 operator. Taxi Driver: Help. Help. Please help me! Operator: Yes sir. Please calm down and explain exactly what is happening. Taxi Driver: Calm down! My car is stalled on the freeway, I have a lady passenger, and she's going into labor. Operator: Now relax sir. Explain exactly where you are. Taxi Driver: I'm ... I'm in the southbound lane of the Lincoln Expressway, about 15 miles from the Washington Tunnel, and this lady isn't going to wait. Operator:Okay. What's your name sir and your passenger's? Taxi Driver: It's ... it's Bob, and I have no idea about the woman. She's in no condition to tell me. Operator: Okay, now what's the nearest landmark to your location? Pay careful attention. Taxi Driver: Umm, I see golden arches ... McDonalds. Operator: Okay, is there anyone else with you? Taxi Driver: No, and I've tried to get someone else to stop. [The sound of a bottle breaking.] Operator: Hey, what was that? [Ahhhh!] Taxi Driver: Ah, someone threw a bottle at me. How soon can someone get here? Operator: I've just dispatched an ambulance to your location. They should be there any second. Taxi Driver: Hey, is there anything I can do while we wait for the ambulance? Operator: Yes, uh, keep her calm and warm. What would the listener say?
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Taxi Driver: Okay. Please hurry. Oh, they're too late. It's a boy!