W: Hey, have you decided how you're going to vote?
M: No, I haven't. I don't like any of the candidates（候选人）.
W: So you aren't going to vote（vi 投票，选举）?
M: Hemmmm, I don't know, probably not. It seems like a waste of time.
What are the chances that he is going to vote? - unlikely
It seems like a waste of time.
W: Really? Why do you think it's a waste of time?
M: Have you listened to any of their speeches?
W: Yes, I have, and I agree that their speeches aren't very good.
M: Exactly. I can't believe anything they say. They are just saying what they think we want to hear.
W: Sure they want to get elected. I admit that the system isn't perfect, but it's all we have.
M: Whether I vote or not won't make a difference. It's all a show.
I admit that the system isn't perfect, but it's all we have.
(1) M: Have you listened to any of their speeches?
(2) W: Yes, I have, and I agree that their speeches aren't very good.
(3) M: Exactly. I can't believe anything they say. They are just saying what they think we want to hear.
W: Well, I think you should vote. Do a little research about the candidates.
M: Have you?
W: Yes, I have. I've looked into their backgrounds and education.
M: How can that help?
W: For example, if they know something about science, it could help the government make better decisions about issues（问题）, such as climate change.
M: Yes, that's a good point. We need well educated people making decisions.
W: And I look to see what kind of people are supporting them.
People who know about science... - can make better decisions about issues such as climate change.
I don't like any of the candidates.
Whether I vote or not won't make a difference.
It seems like a waste of time.
People who know about science can make better decisions about issues such as climate change.
She admits that it isn't perfect how candidates are chosen and run for election.
M: What issues do you think are most important?
W: I guess for me, pollution, housing and taxes are important. I want to know how the government plans to deal with these issues.
M: Yes, I agree with you. Maybe I will vote, especially if we can get together and talk more about it.
(1) What issues do you think are most important?
(2) I guess for me, pollution, housing and taxes are important.
(3) Yes, I agree with you.
(4) Maybe I will vote, especially if we can get together and talk more about it.
M: What about dinner tomorrow night?
W: Sorry, I'm busy tomorrow night.
M: Oh, that's too bad. Do you have any time in the next few days? I'll take you to a nice restaurant.
W: Actually, I'm quite busy. But I may have some time Sunday afternoon. We could have lunch somewhere near the office.
M: Sure, that works for me. I'll give you a call on Saturday, and we can decide the details, OK?
W: OK, I'll be looking forward to seeing which candidates you support.
I'll give you a call on Saturday, and we can decide the details, ok?
I'll take you to a nice restaurant.
Have you listened to any of their speeches?
We could have lunch somewhere near the office.
I want to know how the government plans to deal with these issues.
Maybe I will vote, especially if we can get together and talk more about it.
