98. Gifts.
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Jonathan:
Dorothy what are your plans for Christmas?
Dorothy:
Oh yes, it’s almost Christmas, isn’t it. I’m not sure what I’ll bedoing then.
Well, if you don’t have any plans, you family could have dinner atmy house.
That’s very nice of you, thanks. Have you finished your shoppingyet?
No, I still have to do that. I think I'll go to the mall this weekend.
It’s going to be really crowded at the mall. You should shop online.
You’re right. My family loves to read, so I can probably get them allpresents from Amazon.com.
What do you think you’ll get for your wife?
Probably a romance novel. It seems like she’s always reading oneof those.
Don’t you think you should get her something a little moreexpensive, like jewelry or maybe a new computer?
Maybe you’re right. It’s hard buying gifts. I think my wife haseverything she wants. Maybe I should just ask her.
99. Election.
Karen:
Martin, who are you going to vote for?
Martin:
You mean for president?
Yes.
I’m not sure yet.
You should make up your mind soon. The election is next month.
Yes, I know. I hear about it every day on the news.
I’m going to vote for Obama.
I think he is a good choice, but I think McCain would make a goodpresident also.
I know. They’re both good. It’s hard to decide. McCain is older buthe has more experience. Obama seems to have a lot of good ideas,but some people say he wants to raise taxes.
I heard he wants to lower taxes. It’s hard to know what the truthis. That’s the reason I really don’t pay attention to politics.
Yes, it can be frustrating, but it’s important and it’s interesting towatch.
100. Book club.
Sharon:
Hey John, can I talk to you for a minute?
John:
Sure, what’s up?
I wanted to let you know about a book club I joined a couplemonths ago. I know you do a lot of reading so I thought you mightwant to come with me next month.
Oh, that sounds like fun. When does the group meet?
Usually the last Saturday of the month at 9:30 in the evening. Isthat too late for you?
No, I think that’s ok. What do you talk about in the group?
Well, every month we choose a new book and then during the nextmeeting we discuss it.
What book are you reading now?
The Kite Runner.
I’ve heard that’s a good book. What’s it about?
It is a good book. I’m almost finished. The book is about a boy whogrows up in Afghanistan during the 1980s. It’s called the KiteRunner because the main character takes part in a kite flyingcompetition.
That sounds really interesting. I’d love to come.
Ok, great. The next meeting isn’t for another two weeks, so youstill have time to read the book.