1 What time is it? 2 It is 5:30 (five thirty). Why? 3 I think I’m going to be late. I have a meeting at 5:45 (five fourty-five). 4 Late! Why? You still have 15 (fifteen) minutes. That’s plenty of time. 5 No it isn’t. It’s Tuesday. Today there is so much traffic. 6 How long does it normally take to get there? 7 Normally it takes 10 minutes. But if there’s traffic it’ll take more than 30 (thirty) minutes. A half an hour! 8 Well, since you were already late, why not just stay here? Can you miss your meeting? 9 Yeah, it’s not that important. I’ll just call them and tell them that I won’t make it today. 10 Sure, and you can leave earlier next time.