M: Hello, Julia. Have you heard about the chess match?
W: Not yet, anything special?
M: Well, I suppose you would never be able to guess who came in first.
W: Is it Carl, or David? Those two are very competitive.
M: I'm afraid you got the wrong ones. The champion was John. It is a real surprise to everybody. He beat 12 other players, lost only 3, and played no draws.
W: John is a lucky horse. How about Carl and David?
M: Well, Carl only finished seventh, and David was better. He finished sixth.
W: Anyway, I'm still wondering how John could be so successful.
M: I don't know either. But I heard that both Carl and David were suffering from the flu at the time.

M: Hi, Lucy. This is Jerry.
W: Hi, Jerry.
M: I want you to do me a favour.
W: No problem. What is it?
M: I got a message just now. I am having an interview in one hour. I have to hurry to the Patson Company.
W: Good news. That is a big company.
M: But this afternoon, I have a lesson with Mr. King. Would you please ask Mr. King for leave for me? He is such a strict teacher.
W: No problem. Jerry. Since it's just before graduation, I think he will understand. In fact, he is really kind-hearted.
M: Thank you very much, Lucy.
W: Not at all. Good luck to you. Bye.