Checking up on Ada
M: How was Ada’s new job in Beijing?
W: It seems to be going well. I talked with her last night.
M: How much is she getting paid?
W: I’m not sure. She said she’s earning more, but I don’t know how much she’s getting.
M: Where is she living? Has she found a flat?
W: No, not yet. She’s living with a friend until she can find one of her own. Flats are more expensive there and the quality isn’t good.
Exercise:
1.— Who is Ada living with?
— She’s living with a friend.
2. She’s living with a friend until she can find one of her own.
M: Did she say anything else?
W: Her biggest complaint is the air quality. She hates the pollution. On some days, the pollution is so bad that she’s afraid to breathe.
M: Yeah, I wouldn’t want to live there.
W: She’s hoping it will get better.
M: I’m sure it will, but it'll take time especially with all the cars.
Exercise:
1.— What is Ada's biggest complaint?
— Her biggest complaint is the air quality.
2. She’s hoping it will get better.
Repeat & Read Sentences:
1. Her biggest complaint is the air quality.
2. Did she say anything else?
W: She also said she’s still looking for a new boyfriend.
M: That shouldn’t be difficult. She’s nice and she’s good looking. Has she met anyone?
W: No, I don’t think so. She’s looking for someone on the Internet.
M: Maybe she'll be lucky.
W: Maybe she will. I think I’m gonna try that too.
M: Really?
W: What other choice do I have? It’s so difficult to meet someone new. I never have anytime.
M: Me too. I’m always working. Maybe I'll try online dating too.
Exercise:
1. — Besides a flat, what else is Ada looking for?
— She's looking for a new boyfriend.
2. It’s so difficult to meet someone new.
M: If I’m lucky, I may meet someone new, like Steve's girlfriend.
W:Oh, come on. You are joking right? I hope you can find someone better than her.
M: Steve seems happy enough.
W: Yes, but he is blinded by love. You know that. I’m sure it won't last for long. As soon as she gets bored, she'll find someone else.
M: You may be right. Let’s wait and see.
Exercise:
— What is blinding Steve?
— Steve is blinded by love.
M: Hey, what about dinner?
W: Sure, it’s getting late and maybe I’ll be the woman of your dreams.
M: Well. Let’s take a one night at a time. Let’s have some Indian food, OK?
W: Ok, tenderloin chicken for me and I’m hungry.
Exercise:
— What kind of food are they going to eat?
— They are going to have some Indian food.
Repeat & Read Sentences:
1. It’s so difficult to meet someone new.
2. It seems to be going well.
3. She's looking for a new boyfriend.
4. As soon as she gets bored, she'll find someone else.
