2. Let's Listen

1.

A: Have you been here long?

B: No, we arrived a few days ago, on the

first of the month.

A: And how long are you staying?

B: We're staying exactly two weeks. We

leave on the 14th.

2.

A: When did you get here?

B: I arrived on the 4th.

A: Will you be here long?

B: Until the 13th. Not long enough, really.

3.

A: Did you just arrive?

B: I arrived on July 2nd.

A: Are you enjoying your vacation?

B: Oh, yes. But it's too short. I leave on

the 10th.

4.

A: When did you arrive?

B: We got in on the 5th.

A: How long are you staying?

B: We're leaving on the 15th. We're just

staying ten days.

5.

A: Did you just arrive?

B: We got here on the 3rd.

A: And do you plan to stay long?

B: Yes, we're not leaving until the end of

the month.

A: The 31st?

B: That's right.

6.

A: When did you arrive?

B: On the 6th.

A: And when are you leaving?

B: On the 16th.

1.

This is Dr. Costello's office. We're calling to

change your dental appointment to August

3rd at 9:30 in the morning. Thank you.

2.

Hi, Don. It's Sue. I'm calling- about Cindy's

birthday party. It's on July 28th at 8 p.m.

Are you free? I'll call you later.

3.

Hello, Don. This is Aunt Betty. How are you,

darling? Listen, I'm coming to town next

month and I'd love to see you. I'm arriving

on August the tenth at 11:15 in the morning.

I'll call you from the airport. Bye!

4.

Hi, Don. This 1s Ted. Listen, we can't play

tennis on Saturday. Are you free Sunday

afternoon, July 26th, around three?

5.

Hello, Don. This is Francis. I'll be back from

my trip on Tuesday, September 22nd. Let's

meet in my office that Tuesday around 6

p.m., okay? Let" me know.

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6.

This is Star Travel. We've booked your

flight to New Orleans for next month. You

leave on August 2nd on flight 101 from

Kennedy Airport at 2 p.m.

1.

A: Isn't it your birthday this month, Ted?

B: Hey! It was a month ago.

A: Oh! Sorry! I forgot all about it. So, did

you have a big party or something?

B: No. I had to study because of the exams

at school.

2.

A: Have you had your birthday yet, Jill?

B: No. It's in two months.

A: Oh, that's right. So what are you planning

to do this time?

B: I'm going to New York with my mom

and dad.

A: Hey! Fabulous!

3.

A: Have you had your birthday yet, Sue?

B: No. It's not'til next month. Don't forget

this time!

A: Don't worry. I won't.

B: I'm planning to have a barbecue.

A: Great! That sounds fun!

4.

A: Is your birthday this month or next

month, Brian? I can't remember.

B: Oh, it was a month ago.

A: Really. So, how was it?

B: It was okay, but very quiet. I had a family

party at home.

A: Oh, that sounds nice.