Author: Heiden

Bobby buys something at the store.
Store clerk: That will be $15.50.
Bobby: Here you are.
Store clerk: Thank you, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
Bobby: Thank you very much. Happy holidays to you too!

Jackie: What’s your favorite sport Paul?
Paul: I like basketball because you’re always moving and never just standing around. You’re always trying to get open for a pass or dribbling down the court trying to make it to the hoop.
Jackie: Don’t you get tired quickly?
Paul: I’m usually having too much fun to even think about it. If I do get tired the coach will make a substitution and I can rest on the bench for a while.
Jackie: I get tired just thinking about it.
Paul: Well, which sport do you like?
Jackie: My favorite is table tennis. It’s challenging and running around the table like that is enough to tire me out without getting too exhausted.
Paul: Yeah, table tennis is fun, but I get bored just hitting a little ball back and forth. I like a sport where I can be more physical. What about hockey? There’s nothing more exciting than getting a pass from a teammate and then scoring a goal!
Jackie: But it can be so violent! You can get your teeth knocked out!
Paul: Of course you have to be careful and wear protective equipment.
Jackie: Still, it’s a little too intense for me. I prefer a sport like bowling where you can be competitive, but you don’t have to worry about serious injuries.
Paul: Are you a good bowler?
Jackie: Last time I went bowling with my dad, I bowled three spares and a strike!
Paul: Wow, that is pretty good.
Jackie: Yeah, we should go sometime.
Paul: What about right now? Do you want to go bowling?
Jackie: Yeah, for sure. Let’s go!

Larry: Did you watch the Olympics last night?
Kristie: No, I missed it. What event was on last night?
Larry: Beach volleyball, tennis, and basketball.
Kristie: Ohhh, tennis? Who was playing?
Larry: Germany and Peru.
Kristie: Who won?
Larry: It was close, but Peru won.
Kristie: Oohhh…I was rooting for Germany.
Larry: Germany won beach volleyball.
Kristie: Oh, that’s great! Do you know when gymnastics comes on?
Larry: Yeah, on Thursday.
Kristie: I’ll be sure not to miss it.
Larry: Yeah, let’s watch it together.
Kristie: Great!

Bobby: Hey Kelly, what’s your sign?
Kelly: I was born in August, so I am a Virgo.
Bobby: I can tell! You are very strong and independent, but also stubborn.
Kelly: Oh, I don’t believe in that, do you?
Bobby: Sure, I am a Taurus and I fit the description perfectly.
Kelly: Astrology is stupid.
Bobby: I think that there is some truth to it.
Kelly: Let’s ask our friend and see what they think!
Bobby: Ok!

Frances: Hi Jim.
Jim: Hi Frances.
Frances: What did you do this weekend, Jim?
Jim: I saw a movie with my friends.
Frances: What movie did you see?
Jim: I saw “Finding Nemo”.
Frances: Did you like the film?
Jim: Yes, I liked it. What is your favorite film, Frances?
Frances: My favorite film is “The Lion King”. It takes place in Africa.
Jim: Isn’t Africa very hot?
Frances: Yes, Africa is very hot because it’s located near the equator.
Jim: Have you been to Africa?
Frances: No, but I would like to go to Africa.
Jim: Goodbye, Frances.
Frances: Goodbye, Jim.

James: Tom, have you seen the new film, “Basketball Life”?
Tom: Yes, I did see this film at the movie theater. Have you seen it, James?
James: No, I haven’t seen this film. Did you like it?
Tom: No, I did not think the film was very good. I would not recommend it to my friends.
James: Why not?
Tom: Well, it was not interesting and I did not like the story. I would recommend the movie, “Football Games” if you want to see good sports.
James: Thank you for the recommendation! I will watch “Football Games” with my friends this weekend.