O-NET Conversation

Situation: Cathy had a great vacation. She went to the beach and had herself sun-tanned.

Leo: How was your vacation, Cathy?

Cathy: _______1_______ I had a wonderful time on the beach!

Leo: No wonder you're so dark!

Cathy: Yeah. I had a lot of time to work on my tan.

• 1. Not so bad, it was OK.

• 2. I thought it was good!

• 3. Oh, it was great!

• 4. It was beautiful.

Cathy: Yeah. I had a lot of time to work on my tan.

Leo: What else did you do?

Cathy: Nothing really. It was good just to relax.

Leo: _______2_______ It sounds wonderful!

Cathy: Trust me -- it was!

• 1. It was a wonderful trip.

• 2. I hope I can join your next trip.

• 3. How can I go with you next time?

• 4. I wish I could get away like that.

Situation: Robert had a cavity filled this morning. While he felt a little better today, the cavity really gave him a headache.

Cindy: Hi, Robert, what happened to your face? ______________3 _______________

Robert: I had to go get a cavity filled today.

Cindy: Did it hurt?

• 1. It looks swollen.

• 2. You look so excited.

• 3. Are you seriously ill?

• 4. Are you happy?

Robert: I don't even wanna talk about it. _______4 _______

Cindy: How long were you in the chair?

• 1. So far so good.

• 2. It killed me!

• 3. I’ll never forget it!

• 4. It took a long time.

Cindy: How long were you in the chair?

Robert: _______5 _______but the worst part was getting numbed. They had to give me three shots!

Cindy: Well, I guess you've learned a good lesson, huh! You have to take good Care of your teeth!

• 1. It was over in a flash.

• 2. Just a few seconds.

• 3. It took quite a while.

• 4. I could survive.

Cindy: Well, I guess you've learned a good lesson, huh! You have to take good Care of your teeth!

Robert: No kidding! Not only can I not stand the pain, but man! _______6 _______ The bill is going to be humongous!

• 1. Dentists are expensive!

• 2. How amazing!

• 3. I really don’t know.

• 4. I beg your pardon.

Robert: The bill is going to be humongous!

Cindy: _______7 _______

Robert: I do, but it still doesn't cover everything.

• 1. Why didn’t you use a credit card?

• 2. Don't you have dental insurance?

• 3. Did you call the insurance company?

• 4. It costs a lot for the dental treatment.

Situation: Lisa is talking to her friend, Rose, at the college.

Lisa: Rose, you look so worried. _______8_______

Rose: Well, I want to get into that class, but I just found out that there are so many people on the waiting list.

• 1. Feel free to tell me if you need help.

• 2. What have you been doing?

• 3. How may I help you?

• 4. What happened?

Rose: Well, I want to get into that class, but I just found out that there are so many people on the waiting list. _______9_______

• 1. I couldn’t agree more.

• 2. I wish I could join that class.

• 3. I guess the chances are slim.

• 4. How can I get into that class?

Lisa: I wouldn't say that! Many people might drop the class and then there will be some openings. You never know.

Rose: I hope so.

Lisa: Come on, cheer up. Don't worry so much. _______10_______

• 1. Everything will work out just fine.

• 2. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

• 3. Better luck next time.

• 4. Enjoy your life.