Text 3M:I haven't seen you since we graduated from university.Did you ever get that job as a librarian?I remember when we wereselling textbooks,you were always talking about it.W:No,I actually work for National Geographic.I take pictures for the magazine.Text 4W:Make sure to take your jacket.It's raining outside.I don't want you to catch a cold.M:It stopped raining an hour ago,Mom.I think I need a pair of sunglasses instead of a jacket.Text 5W:You must be lost.The school's main building is on the other side of the parking lot.M:It's amazing here.There's such an impressive collection of books.W:It's great,isn't it?If you follow me,I'll bring you to the school gym and the sports center.Text 6M:Hey,Nina.Have you finished your research yet?W:I hate research.But I did it and handed it in yesterday.By the way,have you been to any of the art club meetings yet?M:Yeah,I went to one a week ago.It was fun.W:Cool.Well,I've got to go now.I haven't started the essay yet.Have you?M:Yeah,I started it last night.Which topic did you choose?W:A typical school day in another country.Have you ever written about that topic before?I need some ideas.M:Sorry,no.Why don't you ask Simone?I think she chose that topic and she already finished hers.W:Good idea.Text 7W:I cried so much during The Lord of the Rings.It was such a stressful movie,but I'd watch it again.Do you like it?M:Yes!I love that movie.It has action and drama.And it tells a great story!When I saw it the first time,I was so confused.I didn't realize there were two more movies.Have you ever read the books?There's the same number of books.W:No,I haven't.I heard they have almost a thousand pages each.That's too long.I don't know if I would like them.M:They are long,but they feel so real when you read them.I remember reading them when I was in middle school.They'rethe reason why I started reading more books actually.Text 8M:Hi,Mary.Have you met any of your neighbors yet?.W:No,not really.It's quite difficult because my English isn't very good.M:What?Your English is fine!Anyway,lots of people here are from different countries.W:Are they?I didn't know that.M:Actually,two of my neighbors are coming round to my flat for coffee on Friday morning.Do you also want to come sothat you can meet them?W:Let me think.Today is Wednesday.Tomorrow I'm going to see my friend Luke.So yes,I should be free on Friday.Whattime should I come round?M:Is 10:30 OK?W:Yes,that sounds great,thank you.I'll make a cake.That's my country's traditional snack.It's called "mava"cake.I'msure all of you will like it!M:Wow,thanks!My neighbors also promised to bring some lilies from their garden.I'm really looking forward to thegathering.See you on Friday then.W:See you.Text 9W:I want the trees outside the church decorated with white balloons.M:We can certainly arrange that.Would you like the chair covers to match?W:No,I would like them also to be a mix of silver and gold to match my dress.2