F: But your situation at work or at school will become more difficult in the coming days. You may find things boring for a while, but you should be patient. K: OK.
F: Now, on the personal side, you will have some lively and interesting discussions with someone you know well. Pay attention to this friend’s advice because it will turn out to be good for you in the long run. K: OK. That doesn’t sound too bad.
F: If, you would like to hear more, I’ll need your credit card number, please. K: Oh. It’s 8997-9670072……
8 Conversation A Listen and practice.
James: This has got to stop! Another Friday night without a date! What can I do? Mike: What about looking through the personal ads in the newspaper? That’s how I
met Stephanie.
J: Actually, I’ve tried that. But the people you meet are always different from what
you expect.
M: Well, why don’t you join a dating service? A friend of mine met his wife that way.
J: That’s not a bad idea.
M: Also, it might be a good idea to check out singles’ night at the bookstore.
J: Yeah. If I don’t find a date, at least I might find a good book!
P58 10 Listening
Listen to three different suggestions for each of the problems in the chart. Write down
the suggestion you think is best. Then compare in groups.
1. How to overcome shyness
M: Well, I think if you’re really shy it might be a good idea to see a therapist or someone like that – you know, to get some professional help. You can’t always
change by yourself.
W: Or how about getting one of those self-help books from the library? I’m sure there
are books around with lots of good suggestions that you can try.
M: I think the best thing is to join a club and do activities where you have to meet and talk to different people. Like, if you join a theater group and work on putting on a
play, you’ll probably be able to overcome your shyness.
2.M: Getting in shape for summer can be easy. Just take a fairly fast walk for at least an hour a day. You’ll be surprised at how much fat you can burn off just by walking
every day.
W: I recommend getting a personal trainer at a gym. It’s expensive, but a personal trainer can help you focus on what you really need to do and show you the best kinds of exercises to do to tighter up your tummy or whatever it is you want to tighten up. M: I think the best way to get in shape is by riding a bicycle to work or school. And on the weekends, go out for longer rides. It sounds easy, but actually, a good long
bike ride can be even better for you than a workout at the gym.
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