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. W: Yes, there are too many cars on the road. More people need to carpool M: Carpool?W: Yeah, you know, a group of people ride to work together in one car. M: Hey, that’s a good idea. How do you join carpooling?W: Well, there is a special phone number you can call. You leave a message with your address and phone number, and then someone calls you back with the names and phone numbers of the other people in your area who want to carpool.M: How do you know so much about this carpooling system, Mary?W: I called the number for the first time about five years ago. Carpooling is a great way to go to work. I’ve already got a ride for tomorrow.M: I’m going to do that tomorrow, too. I don’t want to be the driver.Text 9W: Oh, I think the waiter forgot your drink.M: Oh, it’s fine. We’ll get him next time he es around. For now, let’s keep talking about your work.W: Well, you know how much I want the raise and promotion. But if it means traveling to Italy all the time, I really don’t know if I’m up for it.M: I thought you loved traveling for business. It was one of the reasons that you got started at the pany, right?W: Yeah, in my midtwenties, it was great to get out of the United States all the time. I was flying to China every two months, sometimes every month even. And I loved it! But now, I’m not sure if I can handle it anymore.M: Hey, you’re still young! And your pany always p