Choose the most appropriate reply to the following statements: 1) Bob: "Susan,I can't get my old job back. It's a lost cause." Susan's reply: a) "Lost? Maybe I can help you find it." b) "Yes, I know it's not a good cause 11 c) "I understand. You "II find something else." 2) Susan: "How could Peter fire you? Were you slacking off?" Bob's reply: a) "No. I was working very hard!" b) "No. I talked on the phone to friends all day." c) "Yes. I was working very hard!" 3) Ted: "It's getting late . I'd better start hitting the books." Bob's reply: a) "Yes, that's a good idea. Spend some time studying." b) "Hit the books?Why don't you read them instead?' c) "Why don't you study instead?" 4) Peter: "I don't give a hoot how long you've been working here." Bob's reply: a) "I wouldn't give you a hoot either b) "I guess our years together aren't important to you.' c) "Yes, it was a long time." 5) Bob: "Susan, the truth is that I couldn't stand Peter." Susan's reply: a) "I know. Peter really liked you too 11 b) "I liked him too. He was a nice guy." c) "I didn't like him either. He was a jerk." 6) Susan: "Nicole, do you ever cut class?" Nicole's reply: a) "No. I've never missed a single class . b) "Yes. I had to leave my math class early yesterday." c) "No. Sometimes I go to the mall during class time." 7) Bob: "This book on computers is way over my head." Susan's reply: a) "Over your head?It should be in front of your face!" b) "Why don't you start with an easier book?" c) "Here, try this book. It's more difficult." 8) Nicole: "T've got my heart set on going to the school picnic." Susan 's reply: a) "Okay. You should definitely go." b) "Really? Why don't you want to go?" c) "I understand. Picnics can be boring." ANSWERS TO LESSON 3. p.160