Conversation 1

Student 1: I don't want to buy the book Professor Brown told us to read for the exam. Do you think you could lend me yours?

Student 2: Well, I'm not using it right now? But I really need to keep it handy just in case.

Student 1: Can I borrow it to make copies?

Student 2: But, that is a crime, right?

Student 1: It’s not a crime when you don’t really have money to buy it!

Conversation 2

Student 1: Are you ready for “The Big Apple”?

Student 2: Excuse me?

Student 1: You know, New York City. You are going to New York with us, right?

Student 2: Oh...sure! I wouldn't miss it. I have waited so much for this

Student 1: I thought we could start by visiting the Museum of Modern Art.

Student 2: Fine with me...but what were you saying about...a big apple?

Student 1: "The Big Apple." It's a nickname for New York.

Student 2: Oh, I see. I suppose it is because it is a big city.