Alex: I feel so tired all the time. I don't have any energy. What should I do? 

Faisal: Do you get eight hours of sleep every night?

Alex: Yes, I do. In fact, I usually sleep longer than that! 

Faisal: Well, you could get more exercise.

Alex: Like what? 

Faisal: You could work out at the gym.

Alex: But I don't have time. I'm too busy. 

Faisal: Really? How do you get to work in the morning?

Alex: I drive my car, of course. 

Faisal: Why?! It's only a mile to your office. You should walk or ride a bike.

Tourist: Excuse me. Can you help me?

Jim: Sure, what’s the problem? 

Tourist: I’m from Japan and I don’t have any dollars. I only have Japanese yen.

Jim: If you want to change money, go to the currency exchange.

Tourist: Where is it?

Jim: If you go down this street, there’s a currency exchange on the right. 

Tourist: Oh, thank you very much. If I change my money, then I will be able to get something to eat.

Alfredo: Hi, Pete. Last Friday, there was a fire drill at our school. Did you hear about that?

Pete: Oh, yes! I was preparing for the presentation with my friends when the alarm went off.

Alfredo: Oh, really? I didn’t know that. Was Alice with you at that time?

Pete: Yes, of course. While I was working with my group, she was talking to the teacher.

Alfredo: It seems everybody in the class was there except me.

Pete: Why? Where were you? 

Alfredo: I was running in the school marathon on Fifth Avenue.

Pete: Oh, I remember. You represented our class in the marathon. Did you win? 

Alfredo: Yes, I did. Look at my medal!

Pete: Congratulations! I'm so proud of you!

Pablo: I don't know what to pack. What are you going to take? 

Lindsay: Two T-shirts, some shorts, and my leather boots. Oh, and a pair of wool socks to wear when I'm hiking.

Pablo: Is that all? 

Lindsay: I'm also going to bring a warm sweater for the evenings.

Pablo: Is that everything? I think it's going to rain on Saturday night. 

Lindsay: Is it? Maybe I should take my raincoat as well.

Alex: How was your weekend? 

Camilo: It was good. I went camping with Minh.

Alex: Really? How was the weather? 

Camilo: It was bad on the first day. It snowed non-stop! Everything was covered with lots of snow. 

Alex: Oh, no! What did you do? 

Camilo: We went to a hotel, but there weren't any rooms. Then we found another hotel. It was more expensive, but the rooms were clean. Actually, they were repainted a few days ago. The food was good, and it was even brought to our rooms! 

Alex: So, did you go hiking? 

Camilo: No. It was still snowing on the second day, so we decided to go skiing instead. It was tiring, but a lot of fun. Look, this photo was taken right when I had the biggest fall of the whole day! Anyway, how was your weekend? 

Alex: It was OK, but it was very boring compared to yours!

Switch roles with your partner:

Sean: Hi, my name’s Sean.

Claudia: Nice to meet you, Sean. I’m Claudia, from Chile.

Sean: Are you from Santiago?

Claudia: Yes, I am. And you? Where are you from?

Sean: I’m from Toronto, in Canada, but I am a student here.

Claudia: I’m in New York for two weeks. My brother is a student at NYU.

Sean: Is he here?

Claudia: No, he isn’t. Are you here with friends?

Sean: Yes, I am. We are at that table. Come and meet them!

This is Claudia. She is from Chile. This is Maria and Nico.

They are also students at NYU.

Hana: Hi! What are you doing?

Pedro: I'm with Ben. We are playing tennis. Are you at the gym?

Hana: No, I am not going to the gym today.

Pedro: Why not?

Hana: I have a test tomorrow, so I am studying at home.

Pedro: OK. Good luck!

Omar: So, Mia, what time do you start work?

Mia: I start work at nine o’clock.

Omar: Do you finish work at five, then?

Mia: No, I don’t. I finish at six.

Omar: That’s a long day! What time do you eat dinner?

Mia: My family has dinner at eight. Then we go to bed at ten.

Nam: When is our next football game? 

Minh: Next Tuesday, against class 10B. 

Nam: Oh, I really want to beat them. Let's keep practicing for the final game. 

Minh: They won't let us score easily. Anyway, my mom may not let me play then.

Nam: Why not? 

Minh: I'm reviewing my English lessons. I hope to pass the test next Friday.

Nam: Oh, come on. You have until Friday for the test. I suggest calling our teacher for help. Maybe he can give your mom a call and change her mind. 

Minh: That's a good idea. 

***

A: When is your next table tennis game? 

B: Next Thursday, against Phong from class 10C. 

A: Oh, I really want you to beat him. Let's keep practicing for the final game. 

B: He plays well. Anyway, my mom may not let me play then.

A: Why not? 

B: I'm reviewing my Maths lessons. I hope to pass the test next Saturday.

A: Oh, come on. You have until Saturday for the test. I suggest calling our teacher for help. Maybe she can give your mom a call and change her mind. 

B: That's a good idea.