1. a: The distance from the hotel to the city center is quite long. b: Is that so? The man at the reception desk

1. a: The distance from the hotel to the city center is quite long.
b: Is that so? The man at the reception desk mentioned it would only take five minutes to walk there.

2. a: Sue will attend the party tonight.
b: Is that true? I met her a few days ago, and she mentioned that she wouldn't be able to make it.

3. a: Sarah and Paul have a good relationship.
b: Is that the case? Last week, you mentioned that they have issues with each other.

4. a: Joe is acquainted with many people.
b: That's not what he told me. He claimed to know everyone.

5. a: Jane will be present here next week.
b: Oh, really? When I spoke to her, she said she would be away.

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