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Conversation 1

Man: So, if you were the boss, what would you change about the company?

Woman: Well, first, I would let people work from home.

Man: I would like that. What else would you change?

Woman: I would also let employers set their own schedule.

Man: I would love that. What hours would you work?

Woman: It would change day by day. If the weather was nice, I would work at night.

Man: And if the weather was bad?

Woman: Then I would work during the day. What about you?

Man: I’m not sure. Maybe I would do the same. 

Woman: See. Things would be better around here if I were the boss!


Conversation 2

Man: If you could go back to school, what would you study?

Woman: I think I would study something practical like computer engineering.

Man: What would you do with a degree like that?

Woman: I would develop apps to help people stay fit, I think, because I love exercise. What about you?

Man: Well, If I could study anything, I would study something like art history.

Woman: Oh, that sounds interesting. Would you want to be a teacher?

Man: No, but perhaps I could write books or be a tour guide at a museum.

Woman: I like your idea. That sounds nice.


Conversation 3

Man: If you were in charge of the country, what would you do?

Woman: Well, first, I would make health care free for everyone.

Man: I agree, I would do the same. What about education?

Woman: No, I wouldn’t make education free, but I would make it more affordable.

Man: I like that idea. I might make it free, though.

Woman: What about you? If you could do one thing, what would you do?

Man: If I were president, I would change the tax system so it is fair for everyone.

Woman: Me too. I think the world would be a better place if we were in charge.

Man: I think so, too!


Conversation 4

Man: If you won the lottery, what would you buy?

Woman: I think I would buy a house. I would like to live in the mountains.

Man: What else would you do?

Woman: I would probably buy a new car.

Man: That would be nice.

Woman: What about you? What would you do if you won the lottery?

Man: Well, I would quit my job and travel the world.

Woman: Would you buy a new house or car?

Man: No, I would lively cheaply, so I would never have to work again.

Woman: I think I would still work. I would get bored if I didn’t have a job.

Man: To each his own, I guess.

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