Q: Read the below conversation. Joshua: Dad. Allowance day. Can I have my allowance? Father: Oh. I forgot about that. Joshua: You ALWAYS forget. Father: I guess I do. How much do I owe you? Joshua: Just $13. Father: Thirteen dollars!? Why do I owe you that much? Just seems like I paid you the other day. Joshua: No. You forget every Saturday, and it has been piling up. Father: Well, I'm not sure if I have that much. Joshua: Go to the bank. You have lots of money. Father: Lots of money, uh? Uh, well, I think the bank is closed. Joshua: Then, what about your secret money jar under your bed? Father: Oh, I guess I could do that. So, what are you going to do with the money? Joshua: I'm going to put some in savings, give some to the poor people, and use the rest to buy books. What would the listener say?
A: Father: Well, that's sounds great, Joshua.
Question: Read the below conversation. Receptionist: Dr. Carter's Office. Ronald: Yes, I'd like to make an appointment to see Dr. Carter, please. Receptionist: Is this your first visit? Ronald: Yes it is. Receptionist: Okay. Could I have your name please? Ronald: Yes. My name is Ronald Schuller. Receptionist: And may I ask who referred you to our office? Ronald: Uh, I drove past your office yesterday. Receptionist: Okay. How about the day after tomorrow on Wednesday at 4:00 O'clock? Ronald: Uh. Do you happen to have an opening in the morning? I usually pick up my kids from school around that time. Receptionist: Okay. Um ... how about Tuesday at 8:00 A.M. or Thursday at 8:15 A.M.? Ronald: Uh, do you have anything earlier, like 7:30? Receptionist: No. I'm sorry. Ronald: Well, in that case, Thursday would be fine. Receptionist: Okay. Could I have your phone number please? Ronald: It's 643-0547. Receptionist: Alright. And what's the nature of your visit? Ronald: Uh ... Receptionist: Yes sir. Ronald: Well, to tell the truth, I fell from a ladder two days ago while painting my house, and I sprained my ankle when my foot landed in a paint can. I suffered a few scratches on my hands and knees, but I'm most concerned that the swelling in my ankle hasn't gone down yet. Receptionist: Well, did you put ice on it immediately after this happened? Ronald: Well yeah. I just filled the paint can with ice and ... Receptionist: And so after you removed the paint can ... Sir, sir, Mr. Schuller, are you still there? Ronald: Well that's part of the problem. Uh, the paint can is still on my foot. What would the listener say?
Answer: Receptionist: Look, Mr. Schuller. Please come in today. I don't think your case can wait.
[Q]: Read the below conversation. Sarah: Ooo, this is so exciting. So, where do you want to get married? I know, I know, I know. Um, up in the mountains. You know, that beautiful waterfall? Why don't we get married by the waterfall? Ronald: Uh, I don't know. Sarah: Oh, come on. It would be great. It's so beautiful, and it's peaceful, and it's really romantic. Come on. Ronald: I don't know. You know I'm allergic to 32 types of wild flowers ... Sarah: You'll be okay. Take an allergy pill. Ronald: ... and I might break out in a terrible rash. Sarah: You'll be okay. Come on. Well, let's .... I'm sure we can come up with something nice. Come on. Let's think about it. Ronald: Wh .. wh ... wh ... We could get married in my parent's backyard. [ What? ] Yeah. We just need to move the dogs for a few hours. Sarah: No! Don't even think about it. Their backyard is really tra ... tra (She means to say, trashy). It's ... it's in bad shape. And their house is like, right next to the freeway. It's only half a block from the freeway. It's so noisy. Come on. There is a real nice reception hall only a couple miles away. We can do that. You don't have to worry about your allergies. Ronald: Ah, that sounds expensive! Sarah: It's not that expensive ... just a little bit. And then, and then, look. We can have a catering service come, and they serve shrimp and lobster tails, and when my friend got married, they had the best desserts. Come on, and then, you know, for our breakfast, our wedding breakfast, we could go to that Japanese restaurant ... I can't remember. What's it called? Ronald: You mean, Samarai Sushi? Sarah: Yeah, Samuri Sushi! Their food is so good. Come on, come on. Ronald: That sounds so expensive. Sarah: But it's okay. It's worth it. Come on, Ron! Come on! Ronald: How about my mother's tuna fish sandwiches instead? Sarah: Ronald. We can spend a little bit more money than what you keep in that old stupid jar on your desk. Come on. Ronald:Well, I was trying to save money for the honeymoon. Sarah: Well, yeah. [ Yeah. ] Well, okay.... What would the listener say?
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[A]: Ronald: Oh, yeah! [ No! ] Wait, wait! Where are you going? Come back. Did I say anything wrong?
input: Please answer the following: Read the below conversation. M: Hello, Jane. This is Peter speaking. W: Hi, how are you? M: Fine. And I've got some great news for you. W: Really? What's it about? M: I remember you are interested in watching golf games. The Houston Open will be running from May 26 to May 30. I'm sure you will be glad to watch the game. W: Oh, that's great. But just a moment, let me check. Ah... It is a pity that I can't make it. I will be on business in China from May 25 to June 2. M: Well, I'm sorry you have to be away on business then. Let me see. Another game, the US Open will be running from July 15 to July 18. How about that? What would the listener say?
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output: W: That's great. I will be on my holiday then. It would be wonderful if we could watch the game together.
Question: Read the below conversation. W: I've really given it some thought, and I'm going to go back to school. I'm going to... M: Well, When... W: I'm going to take some night courses and maybe, within a couple of years. I'll have a ...uh... Associate Degree in Business. M: Well, when are you going to get started? W: I'm going to start this fall. M: Now are you sure you can get enough money? W: I've talked to my parents and it's uh...It's green light from them. M: Well, that's great. I hope you follow through with it. I've heard about this kind of thing before...you've been talking about it for years. W: Well, it took me a while to put it together, but I've finally made up my mind where I'm going to go and this fall, it's "go" time. M: Well, I just hope you follow through with it this time. What would the listener say?
Answer:
W: I will.