M: I don’t think I have enough confidence.

(Text 4)

W: What did the doctor say?

M: He thinks I’ve got too much stress.

W: So what did he tell yoto do? Did he give yoany medicine?

M: No, he said I needed to think positive.

(Text 5)

M: Why are yolooking so worried these days?

W: I’m worried about Jack and Lucy. After all, this is the first time they have been out without us.

M: As parents, we have to realize that they have grown up already.

W: I know, but I just can’t help worrying.

(Text 6)

M: I’m forming a band.

W: Do yoknow how to play an instrument?

M: Uh…Yeah! I’ve told yomany times that I’ve been learning how to play the violin. Now that I know how to play well, I would like to form a band.

W: Except for you, who are the other members of the band?

M: We have a guy who plays the guitar, and another who plays the piano. But we still haven’t found anyone to be our singer. I remember yotold me that yohave some musical talent, right?

W: Yes. I really like singing and I think my singing’s not bad.

M: Perfect. Would yolike to join us?

W: Yes, I would, but I think I should have a talk with my parents first.

M: OK, I’ll wait to hear from you.

(Text 7)

M: Hi, Rose. That’s really a lovely painting.

W: Thanks, Ted. But it’s not that perfect. Yoknow I’m learning.

M: Let me see. I think it might be the color of the mountain.[:]

W: Why? The mountain is yellow, isn’t it? After all, it’s autumn.

M: I mean the autumn can be full of other colors, such as reds and greens.

W: Oh, yeah. That’s the point.

M: By adding some other colors to the mountain, you’ll get a more natural picture.

W: I’ll try that. How do yoknow this? Have yotaken some art courses?

M: No, actually, my aunt is an artist. She’s told me a lot about painting, and has taken me along with her to different exhibitions.

W: I see. I hope I can meet her some day.

(Text 8)

W: Has anyone told yoabout Jessica’s party?[:]

M: Yeah. I’m just waiting for my invitation.

W: Is that right? I have already got mine.

M: I’m sure she will give me the invitation today.

W: Shall I tell her when I pass her home in case that she forgets? Yostill remember she forgot to invite Mary last year.

M: Yes, but I think it’s unnecessary to tell her. After all, we have been close friends for ten years. I don’t think she can. By the way, when exactly does the party start?

W: The invitation says it starts at 8:00 pm, half an hour earlier than her last birthday party.