Practice 2

Dialogue 1

Diana, her friends Shinta and Toni are walking home from school. They are talking about a party at Diana’s house tonight.
Diana: Shinta, I am going to have a party tonight.Would you like to come?
Shinta: I’d love to! By the way, what are you celebrating?
Diana: I won the Science Olympics last week.
Shinta: Congratulations. Wow, you’re very clever.
Diana: Not at all. You just have to study harder.Will you come to my party?
Toni: I’m sorry, I can’t. My parents are going to go to the hospital. I may be late getting to your party, is that all right?
Diana: Yes, it’s all right as long as you are allowed by your parents.
Shinta: Hmm, speaking about parents, I have to call my father to ask his permission.

Dialogue 2

Shinta is using her cell phone to call her father at her house.
Shinta: Hello, good afternoon, Dad!
Mr Kusye: Afternoon, Shinta.
Shinta: Dad, can I go to Diana’s party tonight, please? Tomorrow is a holiday. I don’t have any homework.
Mr Kusye: Yes, certainly, but what time will the party be over?
Shinta: I think about 11 p.m., Dad.
Mr Kusye: Well, I’m afraid I can’t let you stay until 11, Shinta. We are going to go to your grandparents the next morning. How about if I pick you up at 10, so you’ll have time to rest before you go for the trip.
Shinta: All right, Dad. Thanks. See you later.

Practice 3

Answer the questions orally based on the dialogue in Practice 2.

2. Does Shinta accept the invitation to the party?