M: They usually run to the river about a mile, I think.

W: No, that would be about three miles. I usually only run two. (9)

M: Well, maybe running with other people will give yomore energy. When I bike with others, I always go faster and farther!

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M: Hi. I’d like to get my hair cut.

W: Well, can we interest yoin today’s special? We’ll shampoo, cut, and style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $12.

M: Okay, but I just want to get my hair cut a little bit. A little off the top and sides, that’s all. (10)

W: No problem. Okay, here we go. So, what do yodo for a living?

M: I’m a lawyer, and I’m in town for a job interview, and…

W: Oops.

M: What do yomean oops? Hey, can I see a mirror?

W: Nothing to worry about, sir. Relax.

M: Ouch. That really hurt! What are yodoing anyway? Oh, look at all my hair on the floor. How much are yoreally cutting off?

W: Relax. Time for the shampoo.

M: Hey, yogot shampoo in my eyes! (11) Where’s the towel? Oh, gosh, yocut my hair too short. I want to talk to the manager…now!

W: I’m sorry, but he’s on vacation. (12)

M: Ugh!

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M: What were yolike when yowere my age?

W: That was a long time ago. I was a lot like you, actually. I loved art, and I took dance lessons. (14)

M: I like art, too. (15)

W: I know yodo. I have hung a lot of your paintings up in the living room. (15) I was also very shy, and I didn’t make friends very easily. Do yowant to see some photos of me when I was little?

M: Yeah!

W: Here I am on Easter Sunday. Look at my silly hat! And here I am with the family dog, Buttons. He was so sweet. Oh, look, this is me with your mother when she was little. (13) She looks just like you!

M: I think she looks like you.

W: She does look like me. I’m her mother, after all. (13)

M: When did yomeet me?

W: When yowere born! I was at the hospital when your mother had you, and I was the third person to hold you. Your grandfather was the fourth. He would be very proud of yoif he were still with us today. (16) You’re a wonderful little boy.

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