Conversation A
(the next day, Zack comes into the apartment.)
Grant: Zack. Flowers for me? You shouldn’t have.
Zack: I didn’t. these are for my mom for mother’s day.
Grant: Oh, right.
Zack: But this is for you.
Grant: Chocolate! Thanks!
(the doorbell rings.)
Zack:(opens the door) Mrs. Parker!
Grant: Mom! What are you doing here?
Mom: I came to visit my favorite son.
Grant: I’m your only son. I guess you know about the election.
Mom: Yes, I saw it on TV.
Grant: I’m sorry I disappointed you.

Conversation B
Zack: Excuse me, Mrs Parker. Would you like something to drink?
Mom:Water would be great. Thanks, Zack.
(Zack goes to get water)
Mom: Grant, you didn’t disappointe me.
Grant: I didn’t?
Mom: No. I’m sorry about the election. I know you really wanted to win. But I’m proud of you for trying so hard.
(Zack comes back.)
Zack: Yeah, Grant, you did your best.
Grant: But my best wasn’t good enough.

Conversation C
Mom: Grant, your father and I often put a lot of pressure on you. I’m sorry.
Grant: You just want me to be successful.
Mom: Yes, but ,Grant, it’s ok to try something and fail. That’s how you learn.
Grant: I know. Thanks, mom.
Zack: Hey, Grant, maybe you should try out for that TV show.
Mom: What TV show?
Zack: Grant didn’t tell you about that?(laughs)Well,first,Grant was wearing this chicken costume…

Key words
Proud(adj)驕傲的；自豪的
Tom is proud of his good grades. He is telling everyone about them.

Do(one’s )best(idiom)盡力
Jan didn’t win, but she did her best. So she is happy.

Successful(adj)成功的；有成就的
Ian is a successful businessman. He makes a lot of money.