Dialogue Reading.. I've had enough of

1. I've had enough of her continual chatter. 2. I've had enough of your complaining. 3. Haven't you had enough of him? I found him so boring. 4. I've had enough of the traffic here. 5. I've had enough of this city. Conversation A: New York City is a tough place to live. B: Yeah, it's so crowded and the pollution is so bad. A: You know, I've had enough of this city. I'm going to quit my job and move to the country. B: What will you do for a job? A: I don't know. I'll do anything as long as it means getting out of here. B: Well, I don't think changing your environment will make things better. You should learn to be content where you are first.

It may surprise you.... 1. It may surprise you, but I paid off all the debts in a year. 2. It may surprise you, but Maggie refused my proposal. 3. It may surprise you, but I bought all these books for 20 Yuan. 4. It may surprise you, but he’s just been promoted to manager. 5. It may surprise you, but he was once in prison. Conversation A: How come you never go to McDonalds? B: This may surprise you, but I’m a vegetarian. A: So you don’t eat any meat? B: That’s right; no meat or dairy products. A: Why dairy products? B: Because they come from animals.

I would rather.. 1. I would rather stay than leave. 2. He would rather work all day long than do nothing. 3. The mother would rather die than lose her child. 4. She’d rather resign than take part in such shameful business deals. Conversation A: I'm desperate for money right now. B: What's the matter? A: I don't have enough money to pay for my rent. B: Why don't you ask Kurt to loan you some money? A: I'd rather dig trenches with a spoon than ask for his help. B: I wouldn't be so proud if I were you. Sounds to me you don't have much of a choice.

We'd be better off... 1. We’d be better off without them as neighbors. 2. We’d be better off without him at the party. 3. They’d be better off without their wives around them. 4. I’d be better off without the incident on my mind. Conversation A: Our new dog has been howling all night long. B: I know. It’s really getting on my nerves. A: We should have gotten a quieter pet, like a fish. B: I agree. I think we'd be better off without a dog. A: So what are we going to do? B: I guess we’ll have to bring it back to the animal shelter.

There is nothing as... 1. There is nothing as exciting as meeting an old friend unexpectedly. 2. For me, there is nothing as enjoyable as reading a novel on the grass. 3. There is nothing as pleasant as spending a weekend in the countryside. 4. There is nothing as refreshing as having a good rest. Conversation A: Do you cook for yourself? B: Yes, I do, but it's not the same as what my mother makes. A: I know what you mean. There's nothing as good as home cooking. B: My mom's given me some recipes, but when I make them they don't come out the same as when she cooks. A: Maybe you should just ask her to cook for you. B: No, I’d rather try and learn myself.