Young Man: Ah, you don't want to know. Woman: Okay, see ya. Young Man: Wait, wait, wait! Why are you walking away? Woman: Well, you said I didn't want to know. Young Man: No, wait. You see my parents really don't love me. Woman: What do you mean? When I met them last week, they seemed really caring. Young Man: Uh, you don't understand! You see. I want a new smart phone ... I mean, I need one, and my parents won't buy me it! Woman: Uh, excuse me, but uh, don't you already have a iPhone? Young Man: Man, yeah, but it's three months old, and it has a small scratch on it. Woman: Where? Let me see. [Look!] I don't see a scratch. Young Man: Look, look right here!. [THAT?] [Do] you see it? Woman: It's just a speck of dust. Young Man: Anyway. And my other phone ... Woman: What? You have two phones? Young Man: That's beside the point. Woman: So, so, did your parents give you a reason for not buying you a new phone? Young Man: Not a good one. Only something about being self-reliant and not being so entitled, or something like that. And now they want me to work ... on the neighbor's farm to pay for it. [Good idea!] It's not fair. Woman: Hey, I think I know the problem. [What?] Take a look in the mirror. You'll see both the problem and the solution. Young Man: Uh! You're no help. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: Woman: Hey. Uh, you look really unhappy. What's going on?

Dad: Yeah, sure, but wait. Weren't you supposed to get a report card sometime this past week? Girl: Well, oh yeah. Can I call Sharon now? Dad: Uh-hum. You didn't answer my question. Did you receive it or not? Girl: I love you Dad! You're the best! Dad: Don't try to butter me up. I can guess that your answer means that you didn't do well in some of your classes? Girl: Well, my English teacher is soooo boring, and he blows up every time someone talks. Dad: In other words, you're not doing so well? Girl: Uh, a C ... minus. Dad: Oh. Well, how are you doing in your Spanish class? You said you liked that one. Girl: Well, I do, but I forgot to turn in a couple of assignments, and I had problems on the last test. All those verbs tripped me up. I get them all mixed up in my head! Dad: Okay, and what about algebra? Girl: Ah, I'm acing that class. No sweat. Dad: Oh! Girl: Can I go now? Dad: And how are you doing in history? Girl: Oh, that's my favorite class. Mr. Jones is always passing out candy if you know the answers to his questions. Dad: Great. Now, I have a bright daughter with tooth decay. Girl: Ah, Dad. Can I go now? Dad: You can go if you answer my history question. How old am I? Girl: Uh, fifty-five? Dad: Fifty-five! You just failed a math and history test at the same time! Girl: Dad ... Dad: Well, okay, but you need to come straight home from the movie, and you need to practice your clarinet. Girl: Oh, I forgot about that grade? Dad: What? Girl: Gotta run, Dad. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: Girl: Dad, can I go to a movie with Sharon?

W: Do you have something special in mind? M: No. not really. I just thought it might be fun to do something new. W: Do something for a change, you mean? M: Yes, something different. W: I usually go shopping and have my hair cut during the weekend and you usually watch football matches on TV. M: Yes. you often have tea with your friends. And I sometimes play cards with my friends. We have seldom done anything together since we were married. W: Now I've got an idea. Why don't we go for a picnic this weekend? M: Good idea! I will choose the place and you can prepare the food. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: What shall we do this weekend?

W: No. I got divorced years ago. Even worse, I got divorced when I had small children. M: Have you thought of the effect divorce may have on your children? Their needs can be forgotten as parents are struggling to re-establish their lives. W: Of course, we have. We are definitely more aware of the impact on children. After all we are not famous people who trade spouses like shoes. For most of us divorce is not entered into lightly. We all suffer. Anyway, we try to comfort our children. M: How? W: We tell them we love them and will always do. M: You haven't thought of saving the marriage? W: Yes, we have. We would do anything to spare our children pain. But you know, fixing a marriage is not like changing a tire. Family conflicts may take hold like a cancer. M: Then divorce is the only way to get rid of it. W: It's true with me. Others may succeed in fixing. M: Yet most people believe a had marriage is better for children than a divorce. According to a recent poll, more people today think parents should stay together for the sake of the children What do you think? W: I think the cost of staying together is worse than the benefits. Parents quarrelling and fighting all day may do more harm to their children. M: What do you want society to do for you? W: Understand us, not curse us. More importantly, they should help us share the loss and build a better future. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: Dear audiences, today we'll talk about divorce and its effect on children. Our guest is Jennifer Benzes. Thank you for coming, Jennifer. Do you mind saying something about your divorce?