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78, PRACTICE THE IDIOMS
Imagine that you are Bob and that you’re meeting with Carol
from the Village Market to sell her your cookies. Choose the most
appropriate replies to Carols questions and statements:

1) Carol: “I’m glad I was able to make time to see you today,”
Bobs reply:
a) “I guess Ill see you tomorrow then.”
b) “It must be nice to have so much free time.”
c) “Yes, thanks for fitting me into your busy schedule.”

2) Carol: “What’s up?”
Bobs reply:
a) “Fine, thank you.”
b) “I'd like to discuss a business deal with you.”
c) “I don’t know. Let me check with my wife.”

3) Carol: “These cookies are out of this world. What do you
think?”
Bobs reply:
a) “I agree. They’re delicious!”
b) “I don’t know where they are.”
c) “No thanks. I’ve already had ten cookies.”

4) Carol: “Did your wife make these from scratch?”
Bobs reply:
a) “No, she made them from flour, eggs, and sugar.”
b) “Yes, she did. She loves to bake.”
c) “Yes. She bought a roll of Pillsbury frozen dough and
heated it in the oven for 15 minutes.”

5) Carol: “T ate seven cookies. Do you think I’ve made a pig of
myself?”
Bobs reply:
a) “Not at all. These cookies are hard to resist!”
b) “Yes. You look just like a pig.”
c) “Yes. Pigs love to eat cookies too.”

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