101 Conversations in Intermediate English

46. The drug deal

Laura and Natalie are in Laura’s car. They notice, from far away, that Peter is standing in a dark corner.

Natalie: I don’t understand. What’s he doing?

Laura: He’s not doing anything.

Natalie: Nothing?

Laura: Exactly. In these cases, the best thing is to go to the location where you think drugs are being sold and stay there. Eventually, the drug dealer will approach you and offer you some drugs, especially if you are a young man; they are the best market.

Natalie: That’s terrible.

Laura: Truly awful. Drugs are so bad for you, and the substances used to increase the volume of the drugs are very dangerous. Many young people die each day because of this… Look, someone is coming towards him!

Natalie: He’s talking to Peter.

Laura: Watch what Peter does when the man gives him his hand.

Natalie: He handcuffed him! He was so quick!

Laura: Peter is the quickest in London with handcuffs! Stay here. I’m going to help him.