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5. Tom: 7. Bobby:
— I was planning to fly to Amsterdam to see my aunt the — When I looked in the mirror a few days ago, I realised that
following week, but I think I had better postpone it because some of my teeth were misaligned.
I am on a tight budget these days. James:
Cindy: — _______
— Why is that? You can find a lot of cheap flights online. It Bobby:
is not a big deal. — You’re right, but I don’t know an orthodontist worth his
Tom: salt. If I can find one, I’ll see him as soon as possible.
— _______ James:
Cindy: — I know a very good one. Wait a moment. I’ll fetch his
— Oh, so you should have booked it several months in card. It must be somewhere in the drawer.
advance to get the best price.
A) You don’t need to worry as straightening your teeth is possible
A) It is not flights. The gifts I was going to buy for her cost much with braces.
more than I thought. B) Have you had your wisdom teeth pulled out before?
B) As buying tickets online has always been a very complicated C) I told you that you should wait a little longer before having your
task for me, I have to go to the airport or a travel agency. braces removed.
C) This is true. Buying tickets online is always cheaper and easier D) I hope you now understand better the harms of cracking nuts
than buying them from a travel agency. with your teeth.
D) I know, but since my flight date is next week, prices are much E) There’s a very good dental hospital here, and all the dentists
more expensive than I expected, even for low-cost airlines. are real experts.
E) You’re right. It never occurred to me, so I have no idea about it.

6. Maria: 8. Elijah:
— I didn’t see you at Paul’s party last weekend, but you said — Next time, I’ll have my car serviced properly before
you were coming. setting out again.
Lisa: Maria:
— _______ — Why? Did you have a problem with it on your holiday?
Maria: Elijah:
— I get it, but I wish you had told Paul too as he waited a — Unfortunately, yes. It broke down on the motorway, and
long time for you. we had to wait for hours for the tow truck, but the worst
Lisa: of all, it took three days for the mechanic to repair the
— Oh, it’s completely out of my mind; do you think Paul car.
may have been offended by me? Maria:
— _______
A) I don’t like Paul, and he knows that.
Elijah:
B) Actually, I wanted to come, but I couldn’t because I wasn’t — Absolutely, it was.
invited.
A) Please tell me that you had enough money to pay for the tow
C) Yes, I was going to come, but I received a last minute call from truck.
the manager asking for an urgent meeting.
B) At least you’ve learnt something valuable while watching the
D) There is no need to take these matters seriously. mechanic.
E) Paul will give you the necessary explanation.
C) Oh, I thought it was something important. Just a flat tyre!
D) What a pity! It must be the worst holiday you’ve ever had.
E) No way! I can’t believe that you stayed in the garage for three
days.

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