The document contains a series of conversations between two people, labeled A and B. In each conversation, A asks B a question, and B responds. The conversations cover a range of everyday topics like fixing a toy, going to a party, a coworker quitting their job, and making plans to eat. B is generally cooperative and helpful in responding to A's questions.

1. BROOKFORD ACADEMY
ASKING

2. Would you do me a favor?
A
B
Would you do me a favor?
Sure. What can I do for you?
A
B
Would you fix a broken toy?
Sure. It is a piece of cake.
A Thank you so much.

3. Do you mind opening the window?
A
B
Do you mind opening the window?
Yes, I do. It is too bright today.
A
B
Would you open the door instead?
Sure! I can do it for you.
A Thanks.

4. Why don’t you come to my place?
A
B
May I ask you something in private?
Sure. Why don’t you come to my place?
A
B
When do you want me to come?
Any time. Do you know my address?
A No. Please tell me the address.

5. I have a question for you.
A
B
I have a question for you.
Go ahead.
A
B
Can you come to my birthday party?
Of course. When is that gonna be?
A It is next Friday.

6. You know what?
A
B
You know what?
What?
A
B
Sally is going to quit the job.
How did you know that?
A Everyone knows that except you.

7. You were saying?
A
B
Sorry for the interruption. You were saying?
I was saying that a new boss is coming.
A
B
Anything else?
Did you hear my words? We will have a new boss soon.
A So what? Isn’t it expected?

8. I don’t know how to say this to you.
A
B
I don’t know how to say this but I’m totally broken.
What did you say?
A
B
I said I don’t have a penny now.
How can it be like that?
A I don’t know. What do I do now?

9. What are you getting at?
A
B
We need some kind of motivation.
What are you getting at?
A
B
This job is boring.
What do you mean by that?
A I mean we need some incentives.

10. How come?
A
B
You have to thank me.
How come?
A
B
I’ve told Suzan that you are a good person.
You are kidding me.
A I am serious.

11. Don’t get me wrong.
A
B
Did you say I am greedy?
Don‘t get me wrong. I said you are passionate.
A
B
Is it true? Can you give your word?
Of course. Take my word for it.
A OK. I will believe you this time.

12. What do you say?
A
B
How was the movie?
Oh, it was fun!
A
B
Let’s eat now. What do you say?
Good for me. I am hungry, too.

13. How should I know?
A
B
Where is Jane?
How should I know?
A
B
Come on. I know you are close friends.
I haven‘t seen her for a while.