Basic English Conversation: 100 Daily Topics | Topic: 51 -60
Lesson 51: STUDYING FOR EXAMS
- Hi Kim.
- Hey Shawn, good to see you again.
- How have you been?
- OK, I didn’t sleep much last night though. I stayed up until 2 AM studying for an exam.
- I was up late last night too. The semester is almost over. I’ve had exams all week.
- Are you going back to California after you graduate?
- I think so. After I graduate I’ll probably go back home and try to get a job.
- Do you know where you’d like to work?
- Not yet, but I want to be an English translator.
- That’d be really cool. I’d like to be a translator too, but I don’t think my English is good enough.
- Don’t worry about that. Your English is better than most of my classmates.
- Thanks. Where are you going now?
- I’m going to study at the library. I have to take an exam tomorrow.
- Me too. How late does the library stay open?
- I think it’s open until 11:30 PM.
- OK, Good luck.
- You too.
Lesson 52: DID YOU GET MY MESSAGE?
- Hello?
- Hi Angela, it’s Dan.
- Hi Dan. How are you?
- Good.
- I called you yesterday. Did you get my message?
- Yes, I was taking a shower when you called. I saw that you called and I tried to call you back, but I think your phone was off.
- No problem. I wanted to remind you that my friend is getting married next week. You’re still coming to the wedding with me, right?
- Oh, is that next week?
- Yes. Did you forget?
- No, of course not. I already bought them a present.
- That’s good. I want to invite Megan also. Next time you see her, can you tell her for me.
- Sure. Does she know your friend?
- Yes, I think they might have gone to the same college or something like that. I’m not exactly sure how they know each other.
- Are we all going to drive together?
- Yes. I’ll pick you up first, and then we’ll go get Megan.
Lesson 53: MAKING A DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENT
- Hi, I’d like to see the doctor, please.
- Do you have an appointment?
- No.
- When would you like an appointment?
- Is today possible?
- Yes. Today is fine. What time would you like?
- As soon as possible. My stomach really hurts.
- Please wait a moment. I’ll see if the doctor is available.
- OK.
- Sorry, he’s with a patient right now. It’s probably going to be about another 30 minutes. Would you mind waiting a little longer?
- No problem.
- May I see your insurance card, please?
- Here you are.
- Thanks. That’s going to be 25 dollars for today’s visit.
- Really? I didn’t think it would be that much.
- I know how you feel.
- I’ll pay with cash.
- Thank you.
- Would you please turn on the heat? It’s really cold in here.
- It is cold in here, isn’t it? I’ll take care of that in a moment. Please have a seat and fill out these forms. Bring them back to me when you’re done.
Lesson 54: MAIL
- Hey Jane, did you get the mail yet?
- Yes. I picked it up this morning. There were a few bills and a letter from my mother. There was also a lot of junk mail.
- Was there anything for me?
- I don’t remember, let me check. Yes, it looks like there’s something here for you.
- Who’s it from?
- The American Embassy.
- My hands are dirty. Will you open it for me?
- What does it say?
- It says your passport is ready. You can pick it up anytime.
- Do you think you can drive me there?
- Sure, when?
- I think we should go get it now. I’m going to wash my hands and then we’ll go. Is that OK?
Lesson 55: I HAVE A COLD
- How are you feeling?
- I still have a cold.
- Still? It’s been over a week now, hasn’t it?
- Yeah, it’s been a while. I started feeling this way last Monday.
- Are you feeling any better?
- A little. I took some medicine this morning and I feel a little better now.
- What’s wrong?
- I have a bad cough.
- Did you go see the doctor yet?
- Not yet, I might go tomorrow.
- I’m going to the drug store now, can I get you anything?
- Yes, if it’s not too much trouble, would you get me some tissues.
- Sure. Anything else?
- No, that’s it.
- OK, I’ll be back in about an hour. If you think of anything else you need, give me a call.
- Thanks.
Lesson 56: DINNER INVITATION
- Hi James, it’s good to see you again.
- Hi Barbara.
- Are you here for work?
- Yes.
- Is Steve with you?
- No, I’m here alone. Steve couldn’t come this time.
- How long will you be staying?
- 4 days. I’m going back on Friday.
- My brother and I are getting together for dinner. Do you want to come with us?
- Yeah, that would be nice. I have a meeting in an hour. I can meet you afterward if that’s OK. The meeting shouldn’t last long.
- That’s fine. Who is your meeting with?
- The Boston Insurance Company. I’ll call you when it’s over.
- OK.
- Can I use your phone? I left mine in the car and I want to call them to get directions.
- Sure, here you go.
Lesson 57: SEND ME THE DIRECTION
- Hello?
- Hi Frank, it’s Pam.
- Hey Pam, what’s up?
- Not much. Where are you?
- I’m in the car driving home.
- When you get home, will you send me an email with directions to the party tonight?
- Sure, no problem.
- When do you think you’ll get home?
- I don’t know, maybe in about 30 minutes or so. There’s a lot of traffic.
- I have to go out soon. Can you just send me a text message with the address instead?
- OK, I’ll do that as soon as I get home.
- Thanks a lot. Drive carefully.
- OK, I’ll see you tonight.
- Bye.
Lesson 58: BAD CELLPHONE RECEPTION
- Hello?
- Hi Sharon, it’s George again. What time do you think you’ll get to the party tonight?
- Sorry, what did you say?
- Hello, can you hear me? I said what time do you think you’ll be getting to the party?
- Sorry, I can’t hear you.
- Can you hear me now?
- No, not very clearly. It’s really noisy here.
- It might be my cell phone, I don’t think I have very good reception.
- Oh, that’s OK.
- Can I call you right back?
Lesson 59: GOING TO THE GYM
- Ed, what should we do today?
- I have been studying all week. I’d like to exercise.
- Me too. Let’s go to the gym.
- Good idea. What are we going to do there?
- We can lift weights or play basketball.
- I like to play basketball. Are you good at it?
- Not really, but I like to play. I use to play a lot when I was in school, but now there’s no time.
- I know what you mean. I used to play soccer a lot. Do you think we can play soccer there?
- No, there’s not enough room. I think it’s better if we play outside.
- OK, maybe we can go play soccer later this afternoon.
- It’s too cold outside today. Let’s wait until the weather gets a little warmer.
- OK.
Lesson 60: CAR ACCIDENT
- Anthony, are you OK?
- I’m OK now, but I got into a car accident this morning.
- Were you hurt?
- No, but my neck is still a little sore.
- What happened?
- I wasn’t paying attention and I hit a car that stopped in front of me.
- Were the people in the other car all right?
- Yes, they’re fine. I wasn’t going very fast.
- Were you wearing a seatbelt?
- Yes.
- Did the police come?
- Yeah, I called them on my cell phone right after it happened.
- Do you want me to drive you home?
- No, I need to go get my car fixed this afternoon.
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