Read and listen to four conversations using adverbs of degree.
Man: Where do you usually buy your groceries?
Woman: I usually go to City Market, because the prices are cheaper.
Man: Yeah, it is cheaper there but the produce is not that fresh. So I stopped shopping there.
Woman: Oh, where do you shop?
Man: I buy my groceries at Farmer’s Market, because the produce is much better.
Woman: Yeah, but I hear it is much more expensive there.
Man: It is, but you get what you pay for.
Woman: I can’t argue with that!
Man: How do you like your new job?
Woman: It’s great! The pay is much better, but my job is much more stressful.
Man: What about the benefits?
Woman: They are about the same, but my vacation time is longer.
Man: Oh, that’s nice. And how are your coworkers?
Woman: Everyone is nice, but the office environment is more serious. I miss my friends.
Man: Sounds like you miss your old job. Any regrets?
Woman: No, I am happier now. The money is worth it.
Man: I heard you moved. Congratulations!
Woman: Yes, I bought a house downtown.
Man: Oh, great! How is the new place?
Woman: It’s great. It is much bigger than my last place.
Man: Nice. Is it a new house?
Woman: No, it’s an older home, but it’s fairly new.
Man: Does it have a yard?
Woman: It does. It is a bit smaller than I’d like, but it is big enough for my dog.
Man: Who is this in the picture?
Woman: That is my younger sister.
Man: Oh wow. She is so cute!
Woman: Yes, she is. She looks much different now. That is five years ago.
Man: Oh, how old is she now?
Woman: She is 20. She is much taller now, and her hair is shorter.
Man: Yeah, it’s amazing how much we change from our teens.
Woman: Yep, we all get older, don’t we!
