1st
Nice out, eh?
2nd
Yeah, but we need some more rain.
The soil is pretty dry.
We didn’t get enough snow this winter.
1st
You’re right. We don’t want another dry spring and summer.
Last year was tough on the farmers.
Even the wells were going dry.
2nd
Remember the water bans in town last year?
It was like we were in a drought zone.
1st
You know, I think we are.
It’s been dry for five years.
2nd
Five years is too long.
Farmers are going under.
1st
Well, I hope it rains soon.
2nd
Me too. I gotta go. See you.
1st
See you.
Lloyd, D., & Weir, L. (1999). Town and country conversations: Dialogues for tutoring adult English as a Second Language students. Lac La Biche, Alberta: Program for Adult Learning. Used with permission.
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