Conversation 1

Man: Where do you work?
Woman: I work at the beach. I am a lifeguard.
Man: Nice. That must be a great job.
Woman: Sometimes. But, if it is hot, it gets really busy.
Man: Yeah! What about in winter?
Woman: When winter comes, the beaches are empty, so I there’s no work.
Man: Oh, too bad.

Conversation 2

Man: When it snows, do you go skiing?
Woman: I do if I have time.
Man: I ski too. Where is the best place to ski?
Woman: Sugar bowl is a good place when there is enough snow.
Man: What months does it get snow?
Woman: If it is a good winter, it gets lots of snow from December to March.

Conversation 3

Man: What days do you teach? Woman: I teach ever day, but I also teach Sunday if my boss asks me.
Man: Really, who do you teach then?
Woman: I teach private groups. Usually business people.
Man: Do you teach small classes?
Woman: No, we only have class if we have at least twenty students.

Conversation 4

Woman: How do you like working at the restaurant?
Man: I like it, but it is hard when it gets busy.
Woman: Do you get tips?
Man: Not always, but I often get them if I have a really big order.
Woman: Sounds like a good job.
Man: It is as long as it’s not too busy.