Ian: Hi, Chan! Claire and I are going to see a movie. Come with us.
Chan: OK. Just a minute.
Claire: What are you reading, Chan?
Chan: A letter from my family.
Claire: But why are you so sad?
Chan: I miss them. I guess I'm homesick.
Ian: Yeah, I sometimes get homesick for my family.
Claire: Me, too. I really want to see my family and friends in Queensland soon.
Ian: Do you usually get letters from your family, Chan?
Chan: Yes, two or three times a month. How about you?
Claire: I usually call home.
Ian: I usually stay in touch by email because it's inexpensive.
Chan: Well, I really want to talk to my family. But it's expensive to call China.
Claire: Oh, call them, Chan! Just talk for three minutes.
Ian: Yeah, that's not very expensive. In fact, you can use my phone card.
Claire: Good idea! Call now before we go to the movies. There's a pay phone over there.
Chan: You're right. I really need to talk to them. Please wait for me, OK?
Claire: Sure!
Ian: Great!