Repairing an Appliance Virginia: Hand me that screwdriver, will you? Alonso: Dont tell me youre trying to fix that dryer yourself. We need to call in an authorized repairman or repairwoman. Virginia: Do you have any idea what theyll charge? Alonso: A...
Proofreading a Document Russell: Hey, LeeAnn, you were an English major, right? LeeAnn: Yes. Russell: Could you proofread this for me? LeeAnn: I don't know. Do you want me to proof it for content or for structure? Russell: For everything. LeeAnn: So...
Major Historical Periods Livy: Tell me again why were here on a Saturday afternoon. Nicholas: Youre going to love this museum. It has artifacts and exhibits from all the major periods in history, from prehistoric days to the present. Livy: Hmm, fasci...
Using Battery Power Luisa: The battery on my computer is almost out of juice. Allesandro: Did you bring a spare? Luisa: Its a rechargeable battery, so instead of replacing it, I need to plug it in, but there are no outlets in here. Allesandro: I dont...
Describing Position and Location Within a Group Selena: Dont look now, but a big group of mothers are coming to this house to give you a piece of their mind. Justin: What?! I meant it as a joke. I didnt mean anything by it. Selena: Youll have to tell...
Paying for College Chris: Which colleges are you applying to? Marcella: None. I cant afford to go to college. Even if I lived at home, tuition, fees, and books are just too expensive. Chris: You could apply for financial aid. Marcella: I dont want to...
Describing Pleasant Scents Kitty: Oh, smell that. Isnt that delectable? Pepe: Yes, its pleasant. Kitty: Pleasant? Its heavenly. It has a nice fruity scent, not too sweet. Pepe: If you say so. I dont want to buy anything that has a strong perfume smel...
Making Peace Vladimir: We need a ceasefire. The violence is escalating and we need to put a stop to this. Hilary: I agree, but do you think our enemies will agree to a truce? Vladimir: Theyre as embattled as we are. They may welcome a suspension of h...
Assembling Furniture Armand: Did you know that this nightstand required assembly when you bought it? Suzanne: The box said that it required simple assembly. I guess whats simple to them isnt simple to us. Armand: You can say that again. These instruc...
Forms of Government Margaret: Okay, the teacher said that we should set up an ideal form of government for our imaginary country and then work out detailed plans for governance. Tony: I think the simplest is a dictatorship. Ill make all of the decisi...
