Sharing News and Information

Sharing News and Information

1

A: Did you hear the news?
B: What happened?
A: Our cousin went into labor and had her baby last week.
B: She did? Why didn't anyone tell me?
A: I would've thought that somebody would have told you.
B: No, I had no idea.
A: Well, she did, her baby was 8 pounds 6 ounces.
B: Oh my God, that's great!
A: Are you going to go and visit her and the baby?
B: I think that I might.
A: Good! I just thought I'd let you know.
B: Thanks for telling me.

2

A: Have you heard what happened?
B: Heard what?
A: Debrah already had her baby.
B: I didn't know that.
A: I thought you knew.
B: I honestly didn't know.
A: The baby was 8 pounds 6 ounces.
B: That's good to hear.
A: Will you go and visit them?
B: Of course I will.
A: I just wanted to give you the good news.
B: Thanks for letting me know.

3

A: Have you heard the news?
B: I haven't heard anything.
A: Debrah had her baby last week.
B: Nobody told me.
A: I thought you heard.
B: I really wasn't told anything.
A: She was a cute 8 pounds 6 ounces.
B: Wow, how exciting.
A: I know, you should really go and see her and the baby.
B: Of course I will.
A: I just wanted to let you know what happened.
B: I appreciate that.

Changing the Subject

1

A: Did you go to school today?
B: Of course. Did you?
A: I didn't want to, so I didn't.
B: That's sad, but have you gone to the movies recently?
A: That's a switch.
B: I'm serious, have you?
A: No, I haven't. Why?
B: I really want to go to the movies this weekend.
A: So go then.
B: I really don't want to go by myself.
A: Well anyway, do you plan on going to school tomorrow?
B: No, I think I'm going to go to the movies.

2

A: Did you make it to school today?
B: I always do. Did you go to school today?
A: No, I didn't.
B: You should have, but have you seen any movies lately?
A: That was an odd change of subject.
B: Maybe it was, but answer the question.
A: No, not recently.
B: I want to go to see a movie this weekend.
A: What's stopping you then?
B: I don't want to go alone.
A: So, will you be at school tomorrow?
B: No, I want to go to the movies instead.

3

A: Did you even bother to go to school today?
B: Yeah, I went. Did you go?
A: No, I didn't feel like it.
B: That's nice, have you been to the movies lately?
A: No, but that was a random change of subject.
B: It may have been random, but have you?
A: I haven't lately.
B: I would love to catch a movie this weekend.
A: So then, why don't you just go?
B: I don't want to see a movie by myself.
A: Okay, so are you going to school tomorrow?
B: I think I might just go to the movies.