W: Excuse me. Do yoknow where the Admiral Hotel is?

M: I can’t say that I do. Why don’t yowalk over and ask that taxi driver? (3) He should know.

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W: Calm down, sir. Where were yolast Tuesday evening? And who were yowith?

M: I was staying in a hotel in Brighton. I was with my wife, Joan.

W: What was the name of the hotel?

M: The George and Dragon.

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M: I can’t wait until my birthday this weekend. (5)

W: Me too. Are yohaving a giant cake this year?

M: Yes, and hopefully, I get a lot of gifts. My parents have planned out the whole party already. And I know my friends are preparing to give me a big surprise.

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W: Are yohaving a party?

M: Yes. I am throwing a party for my cousin Sheila. (6)

W: That sounds fun! Is it her birthday?

M: No. She’s graduating from nursing school. (6) The family is very proud of her.

W: That’s wonderful. Does she live here in Houston?

M: No, she lives in Dallas. (7) But she will be moving to New York next year, after she gets married.

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W: Are there running groups in this neighborhood? I’ve been wanting to run in the mornings, but I don’t like to do it alone.

M: Yeah, there is a group that meets at the park a few blocks from the university. (8) They meet every Sunday morning.

W: I should join them. I wonder how far they run.

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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