
A: Hi, B!
B: Hi, A I see you in a distracted look, what’s wrong with you?
A: A friend of mine said that his parents didn’t understand him, and he asked me for help!
B: Um, it is really a big problem. How do you think of it? Are there methods by which parents and children can improve mutual understanding?
A: I also think the situation is so bad! But I only think of a few methods! I think parents should engage into more effective listening. You know it is difficult to interpret the teenage mind, especially when we try to become an individual, nevertheless, parents should talk to us, but shouldn’t talk down to us. If we can make a good bridge of communication between parents and us, the effect would be a rewarding closeness among the members.
B: Oh, it is a good idea!
A: Do you have some good methods to solve the problem?
B: Yeah, I think we should actively chat with our parents and introduce more parent- child activities to them, so that we and parents would spend time together and get to know each other. If both sides derived pleasure from a shared hobby, the effect would be to continue created friendship into child’s adulthood.
A: I agree with you!Now I think I can solve the problem. Thank you for your help!
B: That’s all right. I have something to do. Bye!
A: Bye!
2. How can we live a stress-free life?
A: Recently, I am upset and worried, what’s worse, I don’t want to do anything.
B: You must worried about the tests, and so many things make you under great
pressure.
A: Yeah! You are right. But I think the phenomenon that so many people lead a
stressful life is usual. Pressures from employment, study, and work are making serious
influence on our life.
B: As you said, along with the development of modern society, more and more people are suffering from heavy pressure. So we must do something to solve the problem.
A: But what can I do about the problem? I am very confused now. I really don’t know how to deal with it!
B: Hum, let me see, you can make good use of time to study and prepare for the tests, and you will be always feel self-fulfillment and confident, which give you the belief that nothing is impossible.
A: But I think the life which is only for study is boring and unhappy. If I do this for a long time, I would be mad. Real life is not just all work and learning.
B: You can do something you like in the free time, just like reading, surfing the Internet or playing sports. In addition, you can keep correspondence with your friends, when you come across some trouble, they are available to comfort you and make you feel better.
A: That sounds good. Thank you for your advice.
3. A and B are freshmen at the same college. They are talking about the similarities and differences between college and high school life.
A: Hi, B!
B: Hi, A!
A: Now we come to the college which is all fresh to us, I feel very happy! How do you think of the college life?
B: I’m also excited about it. The college life is a new and different experience to me! Living in the university gives me a sense of responsibility and of being on my own. I can decide everything for myself!
A: Yeah, in the college our parents aren’t around us to say, ” This, you can’t; That, you can’t! ”. I feel very free. Everything is decided by myself. At my free time, I can learn what I want to learn!
B: I couldn't agree with you more! Being around lots of friendly people who come from all the country is another aspect I like about university life. If we are in high school, we couldn’t experience this.
A: I don’t think the college life is only for this! There are many activities in the university. We needn’t be buried in studies all the day. We can take part in activities which we like. We no longer have the pressure as before!
B: Yeah, the college life is so different from high school life! But it is easy for us to neglect our studies, because there are no people regulating us. If we couldn’t control ourselves, we would get nothing in the university!
A: Um, what you say is really important for us. So I think we must remember no matter where we are, high school or university, we must put the study at the first place. In the university, study is also important just as in high school!
B: Yeah, study is still the first task for us. May you have a good college life!
A: Thank you, The same wishes to you!
4. If you were given a billion dollars, what would you do with it?
A: B, if you were given a billion dollars, what would you do with it?
B: What? How much money?
A: A billion dollars!
B: That’s really a large sum of money which I can’t run out of the money in my life.
If I have the money, I must buy a house in a comfortable city and a car, then let my parents live with me to lead a happy life. What’s more, I would give some to the national charities, such as Red Cross Charity to help the people who really need help.
A: You are obedient( [əu'bi:diənt] 孝顺的) and have a kind heart.
B: Er, what would you do with it in this condition? I think a man who suddenly has so much money should be difficult to decide how to handle it.
A: to be honest, just as you said, I would buy a house and a car, then let my parents and I lead a happy life. Moreover, I would give a lot to the "Hope Project" in order to help the children, especially in the countryside, who can't go to school only because of the lack of money. What’s more, I would seek a job I like.
B: Why do you still want to work when you had so much money? Some people may only enjoy but will not work.
A: Because I think if I don’t have a job, I would do nothing but eat, play and sleep, just like a pig. That life is not I want.
B: I agree with you. Ideal in that life does not exist. We must face reality instead of living in the dream.
A: Yes, if the money makes me become a people without ideal, I don’t want to accept the money.
B: It would be nice if everyone could think so!
5. A is a salesperson, and B wants to buy a pair of jeans. They will talk about the size, color, price and way of payment.
A: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
B: I want to buy a pair of jeans.
A: The jeans are over there. This way, please.
What color do you like?
B: Black. The black jeans look smart. And it is easy to clean.
A: Yeah, how about this jeans?
B: Can I try it on?
A: Of course! Go to that room.
……
B: Oh, it is too small for me! Do you have a larger one?
A: Yeah, wait a minute. ……You can try this pair of jeans!
B: Oh, it looks good.
A: Yeah, it is perfect for you.
B: I will buy it. How much is it?
A: 300 dollars.
B: What? 300 dollars! Are you kidding? It is too expensive!
A: But, sir, it is a pair of famous-brand jeans. It isn't expensive at all, I think.
B: Hmm... Would you discount 20% off if I pay in cash?
A: All right.
B: Where do I pay?
A: This way, please!
6. A finds B very upset. B says he just broke up with his girlfriend, because she wants to get married but he wants to have a career first. A tries to comfort B.
A: Hey, B, what’s wrong with you? You look so sad!
B: Nothing. Just a little upset!
A: I know it’s not your studies. Er, let me see, it must be girl trouble. You must have a broken heart.
B: Well, you are right. I just broke up with my girlfriend. I love her so much. Now I feel very sad!
A: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I thought you two were made for each other. What happened?
B: Well, you never know. I want to settle down to live a happy life, but she wants a career while she is still young.
A: Well, it’s always difficult to choose between career and family.
B: Maybe you are right. But everyone has their own choice, I must make a choice between them!
A: I don’t know what to say to comfort you, but try to cheer up.
B: Yeah, but it’s hard for me to forget her at the moment. You know, we have been together for almost three years.
A: There are more fish in the sea, and you’ll find your perfect match!
B: I hope so.
7. A and B are talking about the kinds of movies/music/sports they like and dislike.
A: Hi, B, which kind of movie does you like?
B: I like inspirational movies, just like Slumdog Millionaire.
A: Yeah, it is really a good movie.
B: And these movies are very helpful to our growth and can give our courage when we are down. How about you?
A: Er, I like the movies which tell of true love. I always think love is the greatest feeling in the word. Titanic is my favorite movie. And I hate the movies just like Soap opera.
B: Me too, I think the movies have no meaning, and it is waste of my time to watch these movies.
A: Maybe you are right. But there are still so many people who like these movies. As we can see, Korean Dramas have so many fans.
B: Yeah, I can only say that tastes in movies are different from person to person, and I can’t find the meanings in these movies.
A: Haha, I am the same with you, we all don’t know how to appreciate the soap opera.
B: Yeah, I am very happy to chat with you. See you.
B: See you later.
8. My favorite athlete
A: Hey, B, what’s your favorite athlete?
B: It’s no doubt that KG is my favorite athlete.
A: I know you like play basketball, that your favorite athlete is a basketball player is not surprising. But why is KG?
B: Because KG, the king of the wolf, plays basketball very well.
A: But in NBA, so many people play basketball well. You would not like him just because he play basketball well?
B: Yeah. More importantly, he has the will of the steel and he never gives up no matter how badly he gets injured. What’s more, he has a kind heart, and he often gives money to charities to help the people who really need help.
A: Yeah, you are right. As you said, he is really worth the honor.
B: How about you?
A: My favorite athlete is Yao Ming. He is the best basketball player in China, and a super basketball player in NBA. On the other hand, he has been active in public welfare. He set a good example for us!
B: I agree with you, he is the pride of Chinese. I also admire him. But he has got a lot of injuries.
A: Yeah, after a lot of matches, Yao Ming got a bit tired now. He really needs a good rest.
