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Chris – 1:
1
Well, not so well. You know that the exam we have next week? Well, I missed
two classes and I don’t have any notes. I was wondering if I could borrow your
notebook for a while, and see what I missed.
2
You know that class we’re taking together, um, well, I was sick like last week.
You think I can maybe borrow your notes and see if I can catch up for the
exam?
3
Um, not too well. I missed class last weekend and now am not ready for the
test. Do you think maybe I could borrow your notes?
Chris – 2:
1
Thank you so much. Um, also, if you’re not so busy, would you mind studying
together? That way we can make sure that we haven’t missed anything and
we’ll be ready for the test.
2
Okay, no problem, great. And also, if you could help me study, that would be
great, too.
3
Can I ask you another favor? Would you mind studying with me a little bit, so
I could ask you questions? Thanks a lot, you’re a life saver.
(b) John is in a large class taught by Professor Andersen. She shared a very inter-
esting book in class last week. Since she offered to lend it to anyone who
might be interested, John decides to go to her after class to borrow it. This is
his first time talking to Professor Andersen in private.
John – 1:
Prof. Andersen: Oh, I’m sorry but I’ve already lent it out to someone else who was
interested.
John – 2:
Prof. Andersen: Sure, no problem.

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John – 1:
1
Um, Professor Andersen, I was wondering if I could borrow that book you
showed us last week.
2
Hi Professor Andersen, about the book that you . . . you told us about in
class, um, do you think I can borrow it this weekend, and maybe look it over?
3
Professor Andersen, I was wondering if it would be possible to borrow that
book you talked about in class last week.
John – 2:
1
Oh, really? That’s okay. Um, um, maybe I’ll try to borrow it from you later.
2
Oh, okay, ah, that’s all right. But if ah, he gives back soon, I, could I borrow
that afterwards?
3
Ah, okay. Um, when they give it back, do you think I can look at it, then?
(c) Terry lives with a roommate, Alex, who is a very good friend. However, Alex
likes to have his/her TV on loud in the evening, and Terry has difficulty con-
centrating on the studies. Terry wants to ask that Alex not have the TV on so
loud while s/he is trying to study. Alex approaches Terry and says:
Alex: So, have you finished your homework yet?
Terry:
Alex: Why not take a study break for a while and watch some TV with me?
Terry:
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Terry – 1:
1
No, not yet. Um, it’s kind of hard with the TV so loud. Do you think maybe
you could turn it down?
2
Yeah, see, no, ‘cause the TV is too dumb. Turn it down, Alex. Turn down your
TV so I can study, please. That’s all I’m asking.
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