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Sample response 2
W: My favorite holiday in America is Memorial Day. It is a national holiday when we honor all of the men and
women who died while fighting wars for America. While this is sad, most people can’t resist the fact that
Memorial Day is the beginning of summer. Everyone has barbeque parties in their yards. Swimming pools
open for the summer. Most importantly, Memorial Day means that the school summer vacation will start in
a few weeksl

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W: The announcement says that the “ Beginning of Term Picnic" will be held on Friday at 12:30. There will be live
entertainment and games with prizes. 1 think the conversation will be about the students' interest in the picnic

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W: Hey, John. Did you hear about the picnic? It sounds like fun
M: 1 think it sounds like a terrible idea
W: Really? But there will be food , games, entertainment. What’s wrong with that?
M: Well , did you think about who is paying for this? Our tuition fees help pay for these events. 1 think there are
much better ways to use our money. The university should use our money only on essential things. 1 mean
we need new computers for the library
W: 1 guess that’s true
M: Also, it’s such a waste of time. We came here to learn, not to eat and play games. We’re university students,
not children ‘
W: Yes , but we can have fun sometimes. 1 think that's important, too
M: Honestly, 1 don’1. We can have fun on our own time. 1 don’t know why the university has to impose this kind
of activity on us. Not only do they spend our money on it but my older sister went last year and she thought
it was terrible
W: Well , if you feel that way, maybe you shouldn’t go
M: 1 don’t think 1 will. In fact, 1’m going to write a letter to protest how they use our money
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M: The man thinks that the picnic is a bad idea. He thinks it’s a waste of time and money. He thinks the university
should spend the money on more essential things. He says the library needs new computers. He won’t go
to the picnic

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W: Steve, are you busy on Wednesday morning?
M: No, 1’m not. Why?
W: Well , 1 don’t want to impose, but could you drive me to the campus events office
M: Sure, what time?
W: About 6 a.m.
M: Six? Why do you need to go there so early?
W: Well , 1 need to get a ticket for a rock concert
M: A rock concert? That will be expensive!
W: No, it’s free. But 1 have to pick up a voucher on Wednesday morning. You should come with me to the
concert. It’s on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the gymnasium
M: Honestly, 1’d love to, but 1 have class then
W: 1 know you don’t want to ruin your perfect attendance record , but you must come. It’s going to be filmed
for a music video. We could be famous!
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