1. Complete the conversations by circling the best answers. Then practise reading them.

1. Mai: Is the surgeon's job traditionally more common for men?

    Minh: ___________.

• A. Yes, it is. But things are changing.
• B. It doesn't matter at all.
• C. I'm afraid you're wrong.
• D. Yes, I couldn't agree more.

2. Khoi: Only men have enough mental strength to perform long and tiring operations.

    Thanh: ___________ Women can be strong both physically and mentally.

• A. I hope so.
• B. Yes, I agree with you.
• C. I'm sorry, but that's not possible.
• D. I'm afraid I disagree.

3. Tung: Men and women have the same abilities to learn and apply medical knowledge, so both can be good surgeons.

    Nga: ___________

• A. I don't agree that women cannot be surgeons.
• B. I'm sorry but I don't want to.
• C. Absolutely.
• D. Let me ask my teacher about it.

4. Lucy: My sister cares a lot about the community so she will make a good police officers.

    Peter: ___________.

• A. I'm sorry, but I don't know.
• B. I couldn't agree more.
• C. I'm afraid I'm wrong.
• D. You're welcome.