Secretary : Good afternoon. Diamond Electronics. May I help you?

Edmond : Hello. - - - -?

Secretary : I am sorry. He is at lunch now.

Mario is going to - - - - a party. It’s going to be at Bertha’s place.

I consider that thinking about and planning for the future is a waste of time because things seldom come off as we plan. For instance, we make plans for the future and often make huge investments in terms of money, time and resources. However many of these plans don’t work the way we think and as a result we feel upset. Consequently, making detailed plans and investments for our future is an unreasonable idea.

 Which one is true according to the paragraph?

Wayne : It’s Bob’s birthday on Friday and we are organizing a surprise party for him. - - - -?

Tony : I’d love to but I am very busy that night. I am very sorry

Gale : - - - -?

Ben : No, certainly not.

Gale : Thank you very much. I’ll bring it back in a few hours

Steve : - - - -?

Susan : Yes, I am. Everybody finds my meals delicious

Gene : I like birthday parties very much. What about you?

Scott : - - - -. I prefer slumber parties

I consider that thinking about and planning for the future is a waste of time because things seldom come off as we plan. For instance, we make plans for the future and often make huge investments in terms of money, time and resources. However many of these plans don’t work the way we think and as a result we feel upset. Consequently, making detailed plans and investments for our future is an unreasonable idea.

 What does the writer think about making plans?

Paula : Hello, this is Paula. How can I help you?

Stanley : Hello, is Mrs. Jason available?

Paula : - - - -

Stanley : It’s Stanley Miller.

Eric : - - - -?

Ruth : I want to be a lawyer, so I am going to study law

Eric : I am bored. Shall we go out and have a walk along the river?

Simon : - - - -. How about going to a café and have something cold?

Eric : That sounds like a better idea.

I consider that thinking about and planning for the future is a waste of time because things seldom come off as we plan. For instance, we make plans for the future and often make huge investments in terms of money, time and resources. However many of these plans don’t work the way we think and as a result we feel upset. Consequently, making detailed plans and investments for our future is an unreasonable idea.

 We can feel distressed if - - - -.