Doctor Wilson, can I talk to you for a minute?
Sure, Fred. What is it?
I'm worried about my grade in your English Class. I really want an A. But my job has kept me busy.
I see. Well, it might be hard for you to get an A. So far, you have a B average. You will need a 97 or 98 on your final exam to get an A. Do you think you can get that high score?
Probably not. That's why I would like to ask if I can do an extra exercise or to do something else to bring my average up.
Well, I usually don't do that kind of thing. I'll have to think about it.
The problem is that I have to get a B average to keep my scholarship. I probably get an A in history and a B in math, but I'll get a C in chemistry and French.
That's a problem, isn't it? You'll have to get an A in English to get up a B average.
Yes, but things don't look very good for me right now.
Hum, maybe I'll give everybody a chance to write a paper for extra credits. Then you'll have a good chance to get an A.