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CONVERSATION 1: About Dr.Seuss's books.

Ann:Have you finished reading Dr.Seuss's Horton Hatter and Egg?

Bill: Yes, I finished it yesterday.

Ann: Did you like it?

Bill: Horton is a courageous elephant. He's also wise, I really enjoyed it.I love all of Dr.Seuss's books.There're always interesting.

Ann:All the ESL teachers should use the books written by P.D.Eastman to teach English.

Bill: Who is P.D.Eastman?

Ann: P.D.Eastman is another name for Dr.Seuss.By either name,he's a great writer.

CONVERSATION 2: About the movie.

Alice: What did you think of the movie?

Paul: I didn't like it. Not a bit.I couldn't stand the music .Besides the story was so boring that it put me to sleep.

Alice: I noticed that, it was not exciting as I expected, but the music was great.I'm always found Jazz. And that movie had a lot of Jazz.

Paul: I know. However, Jazz always annoys me. I really don't enjoy music in a movie.

Alice: I'm sorry to hear that.What kind of movie do you like?

Paul: Anything with a lot of action, I like thrillers and chillers.

Alice: Oh, I see.

Paul: Well, I enjoy the popcorn and being with you.You're more important than the movie.

Alice: Thanks for the sweet words.

Paul: Any time.

CONVERSATION 3: About city life and country life.

Ruth: Would you like to live in a big city?

Jack: I would rather live in the county than in a big city.

Ruth: Why?

Jack: In the country the air is fresh and the water is clean. I can't stand city pollution, I hate it.

Ruth: The country is too quiet for me.I love the city's noise and excitement: all kinds of parks, parties, movies, concerts, museums and holiday parades. You name it, the city has it.

Jack: All the noise and excitement in city drive me nuts, I don't care for the city ‘s social life. Not at all.

Ruth: But cities have more opportunities. There're only a few good jobs in the country.

Jack:That's not always true.You can start an internet business anywhere.

Ruth: You're right about that.If you are educated, you can make money.Where there is a will, there is a way.

Jack: Absolutely,.To live a long life go and live in the country.You’ll drink a lot of fresh clean water. Your children will breathe fresh air. You’ll enjoy the simple and quiet life.You’ll spend more time with your husband and kids, and your neighbors will be friendier there.

Ruth: Jack, you are pretty convincing, except I don't have any children or a husband. But you could sell sand in a desert! You could sell ice Eskimos!

Jack: Been there. Done that!

Ruth: Ahh…! Where does your modesty come from?

Jack: Modesty?What's that?How could I sell that?

Ruth: Right, that's one thing you might have trouble selling.

Jack: Now,you know me! And to know me is to love me.

Ruth: Do you use that line often?