8- listening 2
1. A: Uh-oh, I just spilled some tomato sauce on the rug.
B: What? You spilled tomato juice on the floor?
A: No. On the rug. Tomato sauce. Now there's a stain.
B: Oh, I have the best solution for that.
A: Really?
B: Just pour soda on it.
A: Soda? That sounds crazy!
B: I'm serious. Pour plain soda on it.
A: Don't you think plain water will work?
B: Trust me. Soda is the best thing. I've seen it work.
A: Okay. I'll try it.
2. A: I need your advice.
B: What's the matter?
A: Lisa invited me over for tea yesterday. When we finished, I was carrying this heavy teapot on a tray and I slipped ...
B: Oh, no! Did you spill tea on your clothes?
A: No. Worse. I dropped the tray, and Lisa's teapot broke into little pieces. It was her favorite teapot. and it looked expensive .
B: Well, if I were you, I would offer to buy her a new one.
A: You don't think an apology is enough?
B: No, you should at least offer to buy her a new one.
A: You're right. That's the best thing to do.
3. A: Oh, no. I've got a stain on my new shirt. What should I do?
B: Is it a food stain?
A: No, unfortunately, it's ink.
B: Ink? That's very tricky.
A: Should I just put some water on it?
B: Hmm.. -Let me look it up on the Internet. Here it is: For ink, use plain soda. It will lift the stain right out.
A: That doesn't sound right to me.
B: I'm sure this is right. Let's try it.
A: No way! I'm not going to do an experiment on my best shirt. I'm going to take it to the drycleaner.
4. A: Remember that jacket my aunt gave me for my birthday?
B: Sure. The one you lost at the theater?
A: No, the one I spilled coffee all over.
B: Oh, yeah ... It was ruined ...
A: Yes. Anyway, she's invited me to dinner. I'm afraid if I don't wear the jacket, her feelings will be hurt.
B: You should just buy a new one exactly like it.
A: Gee, I don't know ... That sounds expensive.
B: But you don't want to offend your aunt. do you?
A: No, but she's very understanding. I'll just show up without it. If she says anything, I'll tell her the truth. The truth is always the best!
5. A: Uh-oh.
B: What happened?
A: I can't find my wallet. Whenever I sit in a theater, things fall out of my pockets. Oh, wait a minute . .. there it is. But my keys are missing!
B: Oh, great! How will we get back into the house?
A: Well, we could go back to the theater and try to find them.
B: But the theater is closed. It's past midnight!
A: Well. I guess we'll have to call a locksmith.
B: Is there such a thing as a 24-hour locksmith?
A: I'm sure there is. I'll look one up on my phone.
6. A: Why are you stopping? Is there something wrong with the car?
B: No, the car is fine. but we're lost!
A: What should we do?
B: I don't know. I've got it. You wait here.
A: What are you doing?
B: I'm going to ask someone for directions.
A: But there's no one around here. It's completely deserted. In fact, it looks kind of dangerous.
B: Do you have a better idea?
A: Yes. Let's just call the restaurant and ask them how to get there.
B: That makes sense.
