M: Nothing! I found it in the wastepaper basket at the hospital and brought it home. It was free!

W: Oh...what a strange thing to do, Boris!

Text 7

W: Ben, come here. I'm having trouble picking out a dress for tonight. How about this silver one?

M: I don't think you need to wear something that fancy.

W: You're right. It's not that comfortable, and we're going to be dancing a lot in the concert.

M: Why don't we go to the mall and get you something? It's your birthday next week.

W: I have enough clothes. Here, look! This is black, so it matches my shoes.

M: There are three long tears down the back. It looks like you got attacked by a tiger.

W: That's the style. Besides, I'm not going to be the only one with holes in my clothing there. I'll fit right in.

M: You make a good point.

Text 8

W: Hey, Martin. I just did some running in the park. What are you doing?

M: There was a windstorm last night, so it blew this mess everywhere. What's up?

W: I just wanted to see if you'd like to see the latest movie with me tonight. Why do you have to do this kind of work?

M: My father and I have a deal. I help around the house, and he pays me. Once I get these leaves into bags, I have to cut the grass. Tomorrow I will water the flowers in the garden.

W: How long have you had this arrangement?

M: Since I became a teenager. I help him fix his motorcycle, too.

W: Is there something in particular you are saving for? A new car?

M: I can't afford anything too expensive, but my parents said they would pay for half the cost of a laptop. My father wants me to know the meaning of "no pains, no gains".

W: That's cool. So should I come back later?

M: Yeah. Let me finish my responsibilities first, and then I'll call you.

Text 9

M: Sally, can I talk to you about the class project?

W: Sure. Have you decided on a topic yet? I'm going to give a report on the effects of global warming.

M: That sounds interesting, but I want to talk about my family. You know how funny everyone in my family is...

W: Yes, that's true. Last time I came over to watch basketball, my stomach hurt from laughing so much. Everyone in your family is happy. Anyway, the teacher said we could give a presentation on any topic, as long as we give background information and state why the topic is important to us.

M: Yeah, I remember that. Well, I want to talk about my family mostly because it is so big. Do you know anyone else with seven brothers and sisters?

W: I really do not.