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W: Excuse me. Are you Mr. Atkins?
M : Yes. You don' t know me, of course, I don' t teach here. I just give oral examinations here now and then. Don't be nervous.
W: Nervous? Who? Me?
M : Now, sit down, please. I' m going to ask you a few questions. Then we' re going to have a short conversation in English. Do you understand?
W: Yes, of course I do. But may I ask you something first?
M:After the examination, please. Just concentrate on my questions for the moment. First of ail, why are you learning English?
W:Why am I learning English?
M:Yes. I mean,what are you going to do with it? Are you going to be a teacher of English or what?
W: Please stop for just a second. I really must ask you something first.
M: (Irritated) Very well, if you insist.
W:Would you like a cup of coffee?
M:Pardon? What did you say?
W : You see, I' m English, too. I' m one of the teachers here. I came to ask you if you would like a cup of coffee.