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Question 1

Your daughter made a big mistake on her science homework. It was a really funny mistake but you didn’t want to make her feel bad by laughing at her, so you tried to control yourself. Later, you tell your husband this about the awkward situation.

Answer 1

I could barely keep a straight face.

Question 2

You’re on an airplane, sitting next to a stranger. He’s big. His arm is on the armrest between you. You think this to yourself.

Answer 2

This guy is taking up the whole armrest!

Question 3

You’re talking to a friend on the telephone. Her voice sounds deep and scratchy. You say this because it sounds like she’s sick.

Answer 3

You sound horrible!

Question 4

You noticed that Today is February 25th. The day that you and your husband got married was March 10th. You’re a little worried that your husband won’t remember, so you say this to remind him.

Answer 4

Our anniversary is coming up soon.

Question 4

You arrive at a client’s office on an international business trip. You say this while making small talk about your flight.

Answer 4

It took forever to go through customs.

Question 5

Your friend is visiting from out of town. You’re getting ready to go out to eat together, and you’re deciding where to go. Your friend asked if you knew of a good hamburger restaurant. You say this because you don’t eat hamburgers often, so you don’t really know of anywhere good.

Answer 5

You know, nothing really comes to mind.

Question 6

You are visiting your friend in another city. You’re getting ready to go out to eat something together. Your friend asked you what you want to eat, and you feel like having a hamburger. You ask this.

Answer 6

Do you know of a good burger place around here?

Question 6

You’re talking with your friend about movies that you’ve seen recently. Your friend says that he saw a movie which you heard might win an Academy Award. You say this in agreement.

Answer 6

I hear that it’s a likely Oscar contender.

Question 6

You’re commenting on an online discussion about ways to lose weight. A lot of commenters are suggesting complicated diets that involve eating only certain kinds of food. You don’t think those diets are effective or necessary. You feel strongly that you are correct, so you write this.

Answer 6

The bottom line is that you have to reduce your calorie intake to lose weight.

Question 7

It’s a really cold day. You’ve been outside, and you’re coming back inside now. You’ve been waiting to get out of the cold weather. When you walk in, you say this to your sister who is sitting nearby.

Answer 7

It’s freezing out there!

Question 8

You and a friend are talking about soccer. You’re discussing a player who used to be really, really good, but now he’s older and not as good as he used to be. However, he’s still a lot better than the other players on his team. You say this.

Answer 8

He’s still better than the rest of them put together.

Question 9

You are giving a presentation at a conference. You want the audience to ask questions if there’s anything they don’t understand. Near the beginning of your presentation, you say ths.

Answer 9

Feel free to ask questions at any point.

Question 10

It’s cold outside and it’s been raining recently. You’re chatting with another mother at your child’s daycare center. You’re both leaving now. You want to say something nice to her as you leave, so you warn her to dress warmly.

Answer 10

Make sure to bundle up!

Question 11

You’re chatting with a coworker, who tells you that he’s going to a music festival this weekend. It seems like fun, so you respond enthusiastically.

Answer 11

That sounds like a blast!

Question 12

You joined an acting class because you were very shy. You explain that the class has made you more comfortable with performing in front of people.

Answer 12

At first I was nervous, but as time went on I got more and more comfortable, to the point that now I actually enjoy it.

Question 13

Your friend just bought a new car. The model that she bought is a good one which rarely breaks or has problems. You comment on her choice.

Answer 13

They’re one of the most reliable cars on the road.

Question 14

Your roommate is doing yoga in the living room. You come in quickly to get your computer, but don’t want to interrupt her practice.

Answer 14

Don’t mind me!

Question 14

When you were young, you used to want to be a comic book artist and used to practice drawing all the time. But you stopped drawing and haven’t done it for many years. Now you have just seen an old drawing that you did and it makes you nostalgic. You feel a little bit of regret that you stopped drawing. You say this to your husband.

Answer 14

Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if I’d stuck with it.

Question 15

You’re a makeup artist. You’re choosing a lipstick to put on a customer. You think this a good color of lipstick for her, so you say this.

Answer 15

This color really goes well with your skin tone.

Question 16

It’s Friday afternoon at work. A coworker asks what you’re planning on doing this weekend. You’re just going to watch sports at home, so this is your answer.

Answer 16

I’m just gonna kick back with a cold drink and watch the game. You?

Question 16

In a conversation with a group of coworkers, someone said that she loves the TV show “Glee”. You watched “Glee” 2 or 3 times, but didn’t think it was very interesting. You say this to express your feelings about the show.It’s Friday afternoon at work. A coworker asks what you’re planning on doing this weekend. You’re just going to watch sports at home, so this is your answer.

Answer 16

I watched a few episodes, but I couldn’t really get into it.

Question 17

The vice president of your company rose to her position quickly. You are telling someone about it. You say this because you’re impressed.

Answer 17

She went from sales assistant to Vice President in less than 6 years.

Question 18

You’re having a dinner party at your apartment. You’re getting ready and you realize that you forgot to get ice for drinks. You’re too busy with cooking, so you ask one of your guests who arrived early for a favor.

Answer 18

Actually, Mark, can you do me a huge, huge favor? Could you run down to the convenience store and pick up a bag of ice?

Question 19

It’s lunch time at work, and you want to go out to get something to eat at a restaurant. Your coworker seems to be working hard, so you say this offering to bring her some food back.

Answer 19

I’m headed out to grab some lunch. You want me to pick you up something?

Question 20

You're at home with your husband on a weeknight. You're mad at him because he's been reading a book and hasn't paid attention to you at all. He sees this and asks what's wrong. You answer.

Answer 20

You didn't even ask me how my day was!

Question 21

You're leading a meeting for a local meetup group that you're a member of. You'd like to start the meeting, so you say this.

Answer 21

Can everyone go ahead and take a seat, and let's get started.

Question 22

You're frustrated because your teenage son is lazy. He doesn't do household chores. You wish he would wash his own clothes.

Answer 22

It wouldn't kill you to do a load of laundry every now and then, would it?

Question 23

You have a friend visiting from out of town. You're getting ready to go out to eat something. You know of some good places to eat, but first you want to check to see if your friend wants to eat a certain kind of food. You ask him this to help with your decision.

Answer 23

Is there anything in particular you're in the mood for?

Question 23

Your husband is going to spray paint an old piece of furniture that you bought at a yard sale. He's going to do it in the garage, but after reading the spray paint can you don't think it's safe.

Answer 23

It says you're supposed to use it in a well-ventilated area.

Question 24

You're talking to a client at a business lunch. You're telling him about a vacation you recently took to a remote cabin in the mountains. You say this while explaining how far away from the city it was.

Answer 24

It was way out in the middle of nowhere.

Question 25

You're watching a movie about a tough police officer. He's talking to someone whose child was kidnapped. He says this to make the parent feel less worried.

Answer 25

Rest assured, we'll find this scumbag and make him pay.

Question 25

You're watching a movie about a tough police officer. He's talking to someone whose child was kidnapped. He says this to make the parent feel less worried.

Answer 25

Rest assured, we'll find this scumbag and make him pay.

Question 26

You're at a hotel swimming pool. There's a sign hanging near the pool which lists the rules. One of the rules says that children can't swim alone.

Answer 26

All children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Question 27

You're talking with a friend about the basketball team at a local university. You describe one of the players, whose performance is sometimes disappointing.

Answer 27

He's an amazing athlete, but his technique is sloppy.

Question 28

Your brother tells you that he met a really famous celebrity. You say this because you're surprised that he met someone so famous.

Answer 28

No way! Get out of here!

Question 29

You open your refrigerator to look for a snack. It smells bad. You comment on it to your roommate.

Answer 29

There's some kind of funky odor in here.