Carol: The problem is that too many people create too much waste. Alex: Yes, you’re right, Carol. If everyone recycled more, we’d reduce a lot of waste. I mean, look…

Zac: Hi, Leah. Leah: Hi, Zac. What’s this news that you wanted to tell me? Zac: I’ve been offered a promotion, but the job’s based in New York. Leah: Wow,…

Ben: Hi, Jonah. I heard on the grapevine that you’re engaged. Jonah: Hi, Ben. Yes, it’s true. Ben: Congratulations! So, tell me what happened. Jonah: Well, I knew that Lizzie…

Raj: Hi, Derek. What’s the matter? Derek: Oh, hi, Raj. I’m really fed up. I’m not happy at work. Raj: Hey, that’s a shame. Why don’t you like it? Derek:…

It was a dark and stormy evening and Mr. Coulter was driving home, late from work. It was snowing heavily and the road was black and icy. The wind was…

It was raining hard. The cold wind was blowing rain into Sam’s eyes and his face was frozen. People were hurrying along the street, trying to shield themselves from the…

Gavin: Sara, I’ve got a great idea that I want to tell you about. Sara: OK. Gavin: You know that wonderful house we saw yesterday? Sara: Yes. Gavin: Well, if…

Erin: Hi, Tony. Did you have fun last night? Tony: I did, thanks, Erin. I met a nice woman called Jackie. I’d noticed her right at the start of the…

F: So, how’s it all going? M: Well, it’s all taking longer than I thought. F: Oh? M: There’s just so much to do. I’ve been painting the outside of…

M: What are you planning to do this week? Builder: We’ve nearly finished the wiring. As soon as that’s done, we’ll plaster the walls. M: OK. Builder: And then we’ll…