m : okay , i think i can go traveling with you after you come back from the trip to san francisco with your sister .

m : cleaning the closet is actually not difficult , just the same as the arrangement of suitcases , but luckily you are good at all these .

m : then you should take out those jeans , and after that i think we can finish arranging your suitcases then .

m : then i think we can finish the arrangement fo your suitcases and you can go traveling with your parents to japan .

f : carmen , please help me . i 'm going on a trip to san francisco for 6 days with my parents , and i have 4 suitcases . m : four suitcases ? why do you need so much ? f : i just started taking all my favorite clothes out of the cupboard , and , well , it just happened . m : ok. let 's talk about this . first of all , san francisco is full of hills and you 'll be walking a lot , so these leather shoes have to go . so do these beach shoes . you should bring the hiking shoes instead . f : you 're right . m : now , let 's see what we can arrange with two skirts , this black one and this dark green one , a yellow blouse , one gray , one light blue . take a narrow belt and a wide one , and you 're set for anything . f : hey , you 're working magic .


f : i feel curious that what do you do when you get up at about 6 every weekend .

f : it 's early for me that you get up at about seven every weekend .

f : you did n't get up until ten o 'clock . you must be late for work .

f : it 's too late for me to get up at ten o 'clock on sunday .

f : ok , rafael . i 'm going to ask you about sunday . what do you like to do on sunday ? m : what do i like to do on sunday ? well , i think it 's changing every sunday . i like to go to concerts or things like that on a sunny day . and i like to go to the cinema , too . i like to stay home when it rains , like last weekend . and i do n't go out when it 's too windy . f : well . i like reading new novels and going shopping . what time do you usually get up on sunday ? m : well , quite late i guess , about 10 o'clock . it 's not really late , but late enough .


f : yes . i do n't think i love my parents .

f : i guess . i am the only child in my family , so they spare my feelings on everything .

f : i guess . i am the only child in my family , so they want the best for me .

f : yes . i do n't think my parents love me .

m : you are not happy , are you ? f : no . m : what makes you unhappy ? f : my parents . m : why ? i guess they must love you very much . f : but they always want me to do what they wish , regardless of my feeling , just because i 'm the only child in the family ! m : oh , i see . there is a generation gap between your parents and you .


f : some tests must be done in the morning , that 's why i go out so early today .

f : i must n't eat before the tests , or i will be late for my work .

f : i must n't eat before the tests , that 's why i go out so early today .

f : i do n't want to take time off work , so i need to hurry to the hospital .

m : why are you going out so early ? f : the doctor wants to do some tests , and i must n't eat for 12 hours before that , she said the best way is to go without breakfast , and go there early . then i can eat and not miss too much time at work . m : well , i see .


f : you 're so sweet . i 'm in a rash . please hurry up .

f : you 're so sweet . it is going to rain soon . i need to go to the office early .

f : you 're so sweet . i need to go home early . the traffic is heavy .

f : you 're so sweet . i do n't need to go home early . the traffic is heavy .

f : whew thanks for stopping , sometimes it can be impossible to get a cab in the rain . m : no worries . we 're too . f : i 'm going to fifth avenue and east twenty second street , no rush at all though . m : oh that 's good because it looks like we 're not going to be able to move more than a few feet per minute . f : wow . that 's what happens when it starts to rain during rush hour . i 'm one of the lucky ones , usually i would have an appointment around this time , but today , i get to go home early . m : that 's great madam , i 'll try and get you home as early as possible .


f : oh , doctor , i have all the books for class . so , i do n't have to go to the bookstore and tomorrow i can go to the clinic .

f : so , you mean you have no dentist appointment and we can go today , right , my classmate ?

f : ok. we can go tomorrow to buy the books . since we are classmates , we can go together .

f : okay . my dear customer . since you have a dentist appointment tomorrow , i think you can pay the book today .

m : do you have all the books we need for class yet , mary ? f : no . i still have 2 more to buy . would you like to go to the bookstore with me , either today after class or tomorrow ? m : i ca n't today . i have a dentist appointment , but let 's go tomorrow .


f : you went to beijing alone . did you feel bored ?

f : it 's your honeymoon trip , you and your wife must have had a good time in beijing .

f : you have been to beijing with two friends . tell me more about your time there .

f : so it 's a family trip of 3 people . that sounds good .

f : where have you been these days ? m : i have been to beijing . f : who did you go with ? m : my parents .


m : i like walking around the rocks but sitting indoors in sydney .

m : cafes and restaurants are crowded . i was always there to watch people move around .

m : i go to cafes and restaurants often .

m : i like watching the crowds passing by around the rocks .

f : guess what ? i 'm going on a holiday to australia next month . m : that 's great . f : i thought you might be able to give me some ideas about what to do while i 'm in sydney . that 's where you come from , is n't it ? m : that 's right , and i wish i was there now instead of here in the cold . f : what 's the temperature likely to be there ? m : about 25 degrees . you will absolutely like the warm weather there . so how long are you staying in sydney ? f : only a week . i 'm going to spend another 3 weeks touring other parts of australia . m : then i think you should walk around the rocks . it 's the oldest part of the city and always crowded with tourists of all nationalities as well as local people . but cafes and restaurants keep very busy . whenever i go back to sydney , i enjoy sitting outdoors with a cup of coffee , watching the people passing by . f : that sounds like a good idea . well , thanks for the suggestion . i 'm looking forward to my holiday .


f : great ! let 's go ! i hate this security office . i 've been in it for two hours !

f : oh , god , i can leave this airport finally . i am starving now . what shall we have ?

f : yeah ! i like this restaurant very much . i can had more though i just finish dinner .

f : thank you , let 's have some thing here in this airport ! i am starving .

m : what happened ? i 've been waiting for 2 hours . f : sorry , we landed on time , but i could n't exit the airplane with everyone else . m : why not ? f : security stopped me . just before we landed , a little girl dropped her backpack in my seat when i went to brush my teeth . i guess the flight attendant could n't figure out whose it was and called security . m : so you landed at 7:00 and you 've been with the police this whole time ? f : well , they let me go after an hour and a half , but i had to get my luggage . oh , and there was no food on the flight either . m : you must be starving ! can i take you to a restaurant ?


m : i respect henry . he planted the trees even after his hands were hurt .

m : it 's amazing that you planted the trees . i hope henry can be back from holiday soon .

m : so you planted these trees . you did a great job .

m : did henry plant all the trees himself ? f : he planned to , but he hurt his hand when he rode a bike . so i did instead of him .


f : since you visited your aunt last summer , why did n't you go to the countryside ?

f : since you visited your grandfather last summer , why did n't you go to the countryside ?

f : you visited your grandmother last summer . was it the first time you went to the country ?

f : since you visited your grandmother last summer , why did n't you go to the countryside ?

f : i have heard that you live in the city for many years . have you ever been to the countryside ? m : last summer , my parents and i went to the countryside to visit my grandmother . f : do you like the country life ? m : yes , there is fresh air and lots of green fields .


m : so we 'll celebrate sue 's birthday today .

m : alright , it 's tracy 's birthday today .

m : whose birthday is it today ? f : you can guess , jim . m : sue 's , sam 's or tracey 's ? f : when were you born ?


f : so you and your sister play the piano , right ?

f : you mean you do n't play any instruments , do you ?

f : so you play the violin , but your sister plays the piano , right ?

f : you mean you and your sister do n't play any instruments , do you ?

f : listen , somebody 's playing the piano . m : yeah , it sounds nice , does n't it ? i wish i could play a musical instrument . f : do n't you play the violin ? m : no , but my sister does .


m : you can look for the missing button in the dressing room .

m : a beautiful button can make the dress look more elegant .

m : i paid 600 yuan for this new skirt .

m : to work in an office , you need a well-fitting shirt .

f : a button came off my shirt when i tried on a skirt yesterday . m : tiny buttons are hard to find , but many shirts come with an extra button . f : you 're right . this one does have an extra button .


m : really ? you like to design things on the weekends ? oh , it 's been 20 years , and i think we can have a dinner on the weekends .

m : so , you mean you like to work on computers on the weekends although you do n't do most of your work on computers now ?

m : ok , i see . you like to paint on the weekends as now you are a designer and do most of your work on computers .

m : so , you are not a designer now but you do most of your work on computers and on the weekends you like to paint ?

f : hi , bill , how 's it going ? m : alice , is that you ? it 's been 10 years . f : it sure has . what are you doing nowadays ? are you still taking pictures ? m : as a matter of fact i am . after finishing university , i went to work as a photographer . how about you ? you are always so good in art class . i guess you are a famous painter now , right ? f : well , actually i 'm a designer and i do most of my work on computers now , but i still like to paint on the weekends .


f : my dear son , daddy turner is not at home . call him later .

f : well , mr. smith , boss turner is free the whole day today .

f : let me check . my boss mr. turner will be free in an hour .

f : please tell your boss mr.turner i want to buy his products .

f : hello , mr. turner 's office . m : hello , uh , my name is john salvador . i 'm calling from pennsylvania and i want to speak to mr. turner . it 's about our meeting next wednesday . f : i 'm sorry , sir . mr. turner is in a meeting . may i take a message ? m : i think it would be better if i call him later . uh , will you please tell me when he 's going to be free ?


m : no , take the next right and we 'll be in the downtown area .

m : we got on the wrong bus . it wo n't take us to the village .

m : yes , you should have turned right at the last corner . that road goes to the village .

m : who can tell us the right way to third street ? i 'm going to freak out .

f : where on earth is it , john ? i hope we 're going the right way . m : uhm , judging by the traffic , i think we are near the heart of the downtown area . f : oh , no , we should be heading for the village . did i make a wrong turn ?


f : thanks , it 's so nice of you to help me work in the garden .

f : thank you for helping me work in the garden , although the weather is not ideal .

f : great , it 's so nice of you to buy me these flowers .

f : are you sure you want to play football ? the weather is awful .

f : that is a wonderful day for working in the garden . m : yes , i agree . i want to play football today . f : but you ca n't . you promised to help me today . m : ok , you 're right . i 'll help you .


m : a bit cold , indeed . but when i arrived at berlin and saw you waiting for me at the bus station , i felt really warm .

m : ok. i 'll pick you up at berlin bus station .

m : thank you for waiting me here . i never thought there would be so many people at the london bus station .

m : wait for a moment , i will soon arrive at your apartment to see you .

f : hey . welcome to berlin . it 's great to see you again . m : yeah , good to see you , too . have you been waiting here at the station long ? f : only 15 minutes . but let 's get out of this cold and go to my apartment . how are you feeling after that long bus ride ?


f : now that you are going to buy a cellphone , how about iphone7 ?

f : yeah , just buy a laptop is a good choice .

f : as you ca n't afford a laptop , you are going to buy nothing , are n't you ?

f : i am very happy that you can take my advice : just buy nothing .

m : i want to buy a laptop and an iphone 6 , but i ca n't afford both . i ca n't decide . f : then do n't buy anything . save your money . m : maybe you are right .


f : so australian audiences never throw things at you , right ? i bet that 's the reason you like them .

f : oh , australian audiences buy more of your records . but why do n't like the people there ?

f : well , i wonder since australian audiences are friendly , why do n't you like them ?

f : yeah . australian audiences are more friendly , although some of them throw things at you .

f : good evening steven , thank you for being with us . m : thank you for having me . f : so steven , as a guitar player how to describe your music ? is it a kind of folk rock or a mixture of pop and rock ? m : well , i just wanted to be real rock , hard and solid . f : has it changed since your first record ? m : no . i 'm happy with what i can do . f : where are your favorite places to play ? m : oh i love australia . people here are all smiles . f : so no one throws things on to the stage in australia ? m : people throw things everywhere , you ca n't stop that .


f : so they are too busy to leave japan .

f : so the storm stopped them for leaving from japan .

f : they had no money to come back from australia .

f : how did jane and jack feel about the trip to hawaii ? m : i do n't know . they 're still there becaus the storm prevented them from leaving yesterday .


m : so , you mean you are trying to strengthen your memory ?

m : ok , i see . you are writing an email on lumosity.com . and you are trying to send an email .

m : really ? it 's a book that helps you exercise your brain and you are trying to creat a game ?

m : ok , i see . it 's a website that helps you exercise your brain through listening to music . and you are trying to strengthen your memory .

m : what are you doing ? sending an email ? f : no , i am playing a game on lumosity.com . it 's a website that helps you exercise your brain through playing games . if i keep playing , it is bound to get stronger .


f : yes , you are right . you will take part in a party when you come back.

f : of course . when you come back , we will definitely have a date .

f : sure . you will take part in a wedding so you must take a suit .

f : yes . since you are going to the wedding , you will not take a suit .

f : hey jake . are you ready for your trip ? m : well , not really . i still have to buy some clothes . it 's winter there . f : is it very cold there ? m : while the weather does n't get too cold but it often snows in the mountains . so i 'm going to buy a couple of warm sweaters , a jacket and a hat . i do n't have room in my suitcase to pack a coat . so i 'm going to wait until i get there and buy it when i really need it . f : do you need any clothing for formal occasions ? m : well , i guess so , you never know when you might need something for a party or a nice date . so i 'll probably take a suit . f : have you forgotten alice 's wedding ? m : oh right , then i 'll definitely take a suit .


f : as your wish , we will choose your favorite color yellow .

f : blue for the ceiling ? do n't be ridiculous .

m : what color should we paint the walls of the babies room , red ? f : i do n't like the color red . what about blue or yellow ? m : i do n't like yellow very much . i 'm sorry , but the first one you mentioned sounds fine .


m : okay , here you are . $ 3.50 for this red bag .

m : okay , here you are . $ 4.50 for this red bag .

m : okay , you did a good choice to buy this blue bag .

m : great ! $ 3.50 for this yellow bag . could you please pay in cash ?

f : how much are these bags ? m : the red ones sell for $ 3.50 each , and the blue ones for $ 4.50 each . f : i 'll take the cheaper one then .


f : you must enjoy the theater very much since you go to there once a week .

f : it seems that you never stay home , because you go to the theater twice a month .

f : you go to the theater every evening , you must like the city very much .

f : it is good for you to go to the theater once a week . you go there on friday , right ?

f : what do you do in the evening , john ? m : i go to the school theatre club every tuesday evening . the rest of the week i usually stay home . i do n't like the city very much .


f : oh , you have been a bus driver for about one year .

f : you have been a bus driver for about 10 years .

f : wow . you have been a bus driver for about 11 years .

f : i have been a bus driver for about 11 years .

f : so , how long have you been driving this bus ? m : for about a year . but before i drove this bus , i had been driving buses for 10 years .


f : if you keep trying cooking , you 'll make the perfect egg soup .

f : you need to find another job instead of making the tomato soup with us .

f : you can buy some eggs because we need to make the egg pie .

f : if you keep trying cooking , you 'll make the perfect tomato soup .

f : oh , how terrible it is to make the egg soup . i have to give it up i 'm afraid . m : you have done a good job till now . do n't leave things half done .


m : so i will be playing football at 4:00 tomorrow .

m : i want to see a film in the cinema instead .

m : so i will be playing football at 5:00 .

f : tom , if you can finish your homework today , i will take you to the museum tomorrow . m : i 'm sure i can , but i 'd like to go to the park to play football . f : ok , but you must return home for dinner before 6:00 pm .


f : i 'm sorry to hear that you left your mobile phone at home .

f : i 'm sorry to hear that you left your mobile phone at school .

f : i 'm sorry to hear that you left your purse at home .

f : i 'm sorry to hear that you left your bag at home .

f : the meeting has been called off , frank . m : but why did n't anyone tell me ? f : we called you , but you did n't answer . m : oh , i left my mobile phone at home .


m : indeed , learning german would help your work there in germany .

m : it 's your first time to germany , hope you can get used to your work there .

m : oh , you 're going to germany to visit friends . safe trip !

m : why are you going to germany to study german ? we have good teachers here .

m : i 've heard the company is sending you to germany for the new project ! f : yes , it 's been a long time since i was there , so i guess it 's time to practice my german .


f : thank god i was n't late . i talked to the police because the police are n't on duty at night .

f : i know . i am glad we do n't have the pictures that teens drew on the building .

f : yeah . unfriendly people around are really annoying in a clean neighborhood .

f : yeah . the pictures that teenagers drew on the building are terrible .

f : hey mike , over here . m : hi , it 's great to see you , been waiting long ? f : no , not at all . what do you want to have ? m : just a salad , so how 's the new apartment working out ? f : good , i like it . the neighborhood , though , is ... well , some of the buildings down the street are covered with terrible pictures drawn by teenagers . m : i know what you mean . i think we need to report people who are drawing to the police .


m : i 'll meet with olivia at 7:10 and then we shall go for lunch .

m : please make sure that olivia understands i will meet with her at 7:10 .

m : you are correct . it 's at 10:00 that i shall pick up olivia .

m : hi , is olivia there , please ? f : i 'm sorry . she 's out for lunch . do you want to leave a message ? m : yes . this is harris . could you tell olivia that i 'll wait for her at the box office of the cinema at 7:10 ? f : sure , harris . you 'll wait for her at the box office at 10 . m : no , at 7:10 . f : oh , sorry , at 7:10. i 'll tell olyvia .


f : cool . i hope that you can be a businessman like your father .

f : cool . i hope that you can be a scientist like your father .

f : cool . i hope that you can be a businessman like your grandfather .

f : cool . i hope that you can be a travel agent like your father .

f : when you were a kid , what was your dream ? m : i wanted to be a businessman or a scientist . f : really ? why ? m : my dad is a businessman , and i wanted to be like him .


f : you went to bed early last night instead of watching tv . no wonder you did n't answer the phone .

f : oh , your phone was broken , no wonder you did n't answer the phone .

f : you mean there was too much noise on tv last night , but there was nothing wrong with your cell phone , so you did n't answer the phone ?

f : you did n't answer the phone because your phone was broken , but you did n't watch tv yesterday evening , did you ?

f : what were you doing yesterday evening ? m : i was watching tv at home . why ? f : i called you , but you did n't answer . m : sorry , my phone was out of order , i did n't hear anything .


m : yeah , you 're right . these shirts are ugly .

m : yeah , you 're right . these shirts are satisfying .

m : yeah , you 're right . these shirts are beautiful but expensive .

m : yeah , you 're right . these trousers are ugly .

m : i love these t-shirts , but they 're pretty expensive . i only have $ 20 . f : hey these t-shirts are only $ 12 . 00 . m : so , what color ? do you like the red or the yellow one ? f : not really . hey all these shirts are red and yellow . awful colors you know , i think that 's why they 're on sale .


f : really ? you complain that i got shampoo in your eyes and you want to talk to the manager now ?

f : really ? you mean i cut your hair too long ? and you complain that i got shampoo in your eyes ?

f : so , you complain that i hurt your ear accidently and you want to talk to the assistant now ?

f : so , you mean i did n't get shampoo in your eyes but you complain that the towel was too dirty .

m : hi , i 'd like to get my haircut . f : well , can we interest you in today 's special ? we 'll shampoo cut and style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $ 12.00 . m : ok , but i just want to get my haircut a little bit . a little off the top and sides . that 's all . f : no problem . ok , here we go . so what do you do for a living ? m : i 'm a lawyer and i 'm in town for a job interview and ... f : oops ! m : what do you mean '' oops '' ? hey , can i see a mirror ? f : nothing to worry about , sir . relax ! m : ouch ! that really hurt . what are you doing , anyway ? oh , look at all my hair on the floor . how much are you really cutting off ? f : relax . time for the shampoo . m : hey , you got shampoo in my eyes . where 's the towel ? oh , gosh , you cut my hair too short . i want to talk to the manager now .


f : so you are very puzzled about people downloading your music from the internet , right ?

f : ok. you really do n't mind people reading your novel from the internet , do you ?

f : why do you feel upset when people download your music from the internet ?

f : so you really do n't mind people downloading your music from the internet , do you ?

f : good evening steven , thank you for being with us . m : thank you for having me . f : so steven , as a guitar player how to describe your music ? is it a kind of folk rock or a mixture of pop and rock ? m : well , i just wanted to be real rock , hard and solid . f : has it changed since your first record ? m : no . i 'm happy with what i can do . f : where are your favorite places to play ? m : oh i love australia . people here are all smiles . f : so no one throws things on to the stage in australia ? m : people throw things everywhere , you ca n't stop that . f : what do you think of the people who download your music from the internet . m : well , the truth is people who download your music or people who are interested in your music , and if you 're upset about that , then what 's the point ?


f : i 've arranged many exercises yesterday so i feel tired today .

f : i 'm so busy at work so i just order pizza for lunch .

f : i have lots work to do . it 's really exhausting .

f : recently i always watch tv late at night .

m : you look tired today . f : yes , i am . i have n't slept well for the last few nights . m : really ? are you under stress ? f : yeah , it 's my job . i 've been working late every night . when i finally get to bed , i keep thinking about all the things i still need to do . m : that 's not good . f : and i 'm not eating very well , either . i 'm so busy at work that i skipped lunch . by the time i get home , i 'm too tired to cook . so i just order a pizza or something . m : oh no . you have to take better care of yourself , or you 'll get sick . you need to stop working so late and you need to eat at least 1 good meal every day .


m : ok , i wo n't bother you then . hope you can finish writing before due date .

m : i was trying to finish some writing for the magazine .

m : i did n't know you printed an article .

m : let me help you to find the newspaper .

m : what are you working on so hard ? f : an article for the newspaper . if i 'm late , it wo n't get printed until next week .


f : yes . i 've had a happy time after we got married 25 years ago , thomson .

f : hope it 's a perfect 50th anniversary , but we never know thomson before .

f : time indeed flies . half a century has passed since we got married , darling .

f : i love you still with our 60 years ' of marriage , thomson , but party is n't needed .

f : i 've sent out the invitations for the dinner party . m : that 's good . now what should we do ? f : we need to plan the menu . m : oh , that 's right . what do you have in mind ? f : i think i 'm going to make the chicken salad we had at our thirty nineth wedding anniversary . remember ? i asked thompson , the chef of the restaurant where we often go for the recipe . m : oh , yes , i remember . time sure flies . now we are celebrating our golden anniversary and thompson was very friendly . you know chef seldom tell people their recipes . they often keep them a secret .


f : i really hope our second kid to be born also love this vase in the future .

f : then we have agreed on this . darling , it 's your time to move it now .

f : sounds good ! thank you for your advise on my vase design , professor .

f : sir , if it 's too hot to sit near the fire place , i 'll move you to another table .

f : i think this vase is really beautiful . i want to put it where everyone can see it . m : yeah , i think here next to the fireplace will be perfect . f : no way . the heat may ruin the vase . i think next to the sofa will be pretty . m : you know how our kids are , they 'll knock it over when they 're running around . f : well , how about here ? beside the bookshelf . m : ok that 's a good idea .


m : sure , the tv can talk you with you .

m : of course , it can do your housework !

m : our medicine works well with your disease .

m : no problem ! the pet monkey is good at housework !

m : excuse me , madame . could i have a few minutes of your time , please ? f : yes . m : i 'm daniel robinson and i represent kruzel automaten 's limited . you see , our company has produced a robot . it seems that you live alone . you might be interested in it . f : can she help with my housework ?


m : ok , let 's make the meatballs at last , and now take care of the kids .

m : ok , finally let 's make the noodles .

m : ok , what are we going to make tonight ? f : we 're having noodles and meatballs , your favorite . are you really going to help me ? m : of course , i promised you i would . you 've been working a lot lately and taking care of the kids on top of that . i really want to help out . f : thanks so much , patrick . that means a lot to me . m : no problem . so what do we do first ? f : first , i 'll start boiling the water for the noodles . why do n't you get the ingredients out to make the meatballs ? and last we 'll make the sauce .


m : great . although you do n't like seafood , you like chicken .

m : i am glad to hear that you like both eggs and chicken .

m : ok. since you like fish , we should eat them .

m : it is strange that you like fish but hate vegetables .

m : sally , do you like seafood ? f : yes , of course . m : is there anything you especially like ? f : well , i really do n't know . i can never remember the names . m : ok , is there any food you do n't eat ? f : well , i do n't eat chicken and i do n't like eggs either . but i like all kinds of fish and vegetables .


f : really ? the weather gets too cold in winter and the place where you are going is in winter ?

f : so , you are going to buy a couple of warm coats and the place where you are going is in fall ?

f : so , you are going to wait until you get there ? okay . the place where you are going is in summer .

f : so , people say that the falcon still be cold until november , but the place where you are going is in summer ?

f : are you ready for your trip ? m : not really . i still have to buy some clothes . f : well , what 's the weather like where you are going ? m : it 's really hot in the summer , so i 'm going to buy some shorts and a few t-shirts . f : what about the rest of the year ? m : people say that the falcon still be warm until november . i 'm going to buy some jeans and a few casual shirts . f : will you need any warm clothes for the winter ? m : well , the weather does n't get too cold , but it often snows in the mountains . so i 'm going to buy a couple of warm sweaters , a jacket and a hat . i do n't have room in my suitcase to pack a coat . so i 'm going to wait until i get there and buy it when i really need it .


f : ten minutes have passed since 8:05. now , it is 8:15 .

f : what time does the concert start ? m : at 8:30. we still have 25 minutes to get there .


m : jason caught a lot of fish and we can eat together .

m : not only i catch the fish , but i clean them as well .

m : i never thought i could catch all these fish .

f : do you have to clean the fish after you catch them ? m : maybe jason can clean them . f : ok , you catch the fish , jason clean them and i eat them .


m : yes . why do you have to use a credit card ?

m : yes . you pay 3.99 pounds by check ?

m : yes . you need to pay for this t-shirt by cash .

m : is it ok if i pay for this book by visa ? i have n't got much cash on me . f : we ca n't really take cards for amounts under 5 pounds . that one 's only 3.99 pounds , is n't it ?


f : i agree . it 's great to rest from friday to next wednesday .

f : yes , i 'm off until the end of this friday .

f : i work this wednesday , so i can have a rest next wednesday .

f : i 'll work till next wednesday . i 'm really tired .

f : i am going to take friday off and not come back to work until next wednesday . m : wow , pretty good .


f : it 's ok , the project is more important ! then go ahead and have the meeting with your tutor today !

f : no worries ! go to your tutor 's office and ask for some suggestions ! did he know you 've spent a week on the project already ?

f : i am sorry to hear that you have to finish the project by tomorrow morning , especially you 've spent a week on it .

f : wow ! it must be difficult for you to finish the project by tomorrow morning ! how i wish i can help you !

f : hi , hilly here ! you are 15 minutes late . the game has started . m : i 'm terribly sorry . i have classes the whole day so i forgot all about it . i came to tell you i ca n't go with you today . f : good heavens ! what 's the matter with you ? you seem so busy . m : yes , as a matter of fact , i have got a difficult project to deal with . i 've been trying to do it for the last 3 days and i still have n't finished it . i will have a meeting with my tutor tomorrow morning and he wants to see my report . i 'm awfully sorry .


m : i see . i need to renew the book after keeping it one month .

m : oh , i need to renew it twice if i keep the book for half a month .

m : so if she ca n't finish reading within half a month , i need to renew it , right ?

m : i need to renew the book after keeping it one week , right ?

f : good morning , mister black . m : good morning . could you help me please ? i 'm looking for some books for my mother . f : ok. what kind of books is she interested in ? m : she 's very fond of romantic love stories . f : i see . what about this one ? has she read it before ? m : i 'm not sure . but she probably wo n't remember the story even if she has . she 's very forgetful . f : how old is she ? m : she 'll be 90 next year . f : no wonder ! remember to renew it if she ca n't finish reading it within half a month .


m : you are right . i should do as i said .

m : you are right . i should tell jane to help me .

m : you are right . i should do as i said and ask jane to help me .

m : you are right . i should learn from her to help others and thank her for helping me .

m : i have heard that jane is in trouble . i have told her that i 'll help her whenever it is necessary . f : deeds are better than words . you must n't disappoint her again . otherwise , she would never trust you .


f : thanks . i need to get to the restaurant . i have an appointment .

f : thanks . i do n't need to get to my house early .

f : thanks . i need to get to my house early .

f : thanks . i need to west 22nd street , where is my house .

f : whew thanks for stopping , sometimes it can be impossible to get a cab in the rain . m : no worries . we 're too . f : i 'm going to fifth avenue and east twenty second street , no rush at all though . m : oh that 's good because it looks like we 're not going to be able to move more than a few feet per minute . f : wow . that 's what happens when it starts to rain during rush hour . i 'm one of the lucky ones , usually i would have an appointment around this time , but today , i get to go home early . m : that 's great madam , i 'll try and get you home as early as possible .


m : operating the machine is really urgent .

m : we are almost at the foot of the hill . we are far away from the top .

m : yes , i really enjoy climbing the hill .

m : would you like to stop for a rest now ? f : oh , let 's keep going . we are almost at the top of the hill .


f : perfect . i also enjoy concerts . just like your mother .

f : no problem . if you are not sure of her interests , i will help you .

f : it is so good that both your mom and i love traveling .

f : do n't worry . we will find out your mother 's interests together .

m : susan i could really use your help this weekend . f : what is it john ? another term paper ? m : no no , this is easy compared to that . my cousin is coming on thursday . she has an interview at the college and i promised my odd i 'd look after her . we 're going to the game on friday . but on saturday i 'm on duty at the library all day and ca n't get out of it . uh i was wondering if you could show her around during the day and maybe we can all meet for dinner later ? f : sure . i do n't have any plans . what kind of things does she like to do ? m : actually , i have n't seen her for 3 years . she lives so far away , but this will be her first time on a college campus . she is still in high school so she probably enjoys anything on campus .


f : even though it kept you working long hours , you still liked the job very much .

f : you did n't like the work because it kept you working long hours ?

f : you did n't like the work because it was boring , right ?

f : oh , i 'm very happy that you liked the work very much .

f : how did you like your work as a reporter ? m : it was interesting , but i had to work long hours . and i was never at home on weekends . i want to change another job if possible .


m : you mother must be humorous . she loves reading funny stories .

m : you mean she is knowledgeable because she has a good memory .

m : haha . all the mothers are forgetful . we need to understand them .

m : your mother has n't read any detective stories . maybe she forgot it . she is forgetful .

m : good morning , mrs smith . f : good morning . can you help me please ? i 'm looking for some books for my mother as a gift . m : well , what kind of books does she like ? f : she 's very font of detective stories . m : i see , has she read any detective stories ? f : oh , yes . m : do you know if she 's read this one ? it 's a best seller of this year . f : i 'm not sure , but she probably wo n't remember if she has . she has a bad memory .


m : so , you mean abby seemed quite inconfident and she should speak clearly to improve her presentation ?

m : so , you mean abby 's speech was not well organized and she should be more confident to improve her presentation ?

m : yeah , abby should avoid long pauses by practicing a few more times before her speech . that 's will help her .

m : yeah , there were some short pauses when she was trying to think about what to say next and abby should avoid long pauses .

f : now that abby has finished her presentation . it only occupied 4 minutes . let 's evaluate her speech . jason , what do you think of her presentation ? m : she spoke loudly and clearly and she seemed quite confident . f : ok. what else ? m : her speech was well organized . her conclusion reminded me of all the important points she had made . f : good . now what about some things that abby might work on for next time ? m : there were some long pauses when she was trying to think about what to say next . f : true . perhaps practicing a few more times before her speech would help her not to pause as much .


m : that 's indeed more than we need for the picnic .

m : wow , i did n't expect you to prepare so many food . that 's more than we need .

m : so you mean we are probably running out of food .

m : you find a bomb in it ! let 's escape !

m : do you think we have made enough food for the party ? f : the refrigerator is about to explode .


f : so you broke your leg in a car accident when you were 15 , right ?

f : when you were 15 , a wild cat broke your leg ? that 's amazing .

f : so you broke your leg in a football game in 15 ?

f : so you broke your leg when you were playing football , right ?

f : good morning . m : morning . f : come in , sit down . now , you 're a new patient , are n't you ? m : yes , that 's right . f : ok , so i better ask you some questions first . now , have you ever had any serious illnesses or accidents ? m : a broken leg i got from playing football when i was 17. i was in the school team at that time .


f : me too . it is 10 a.m. and we both do not have plan for today .

f : i am also excited . it is 9 a.m. now , let us go out for fun .

f : do not worry . it is only 8 a.m. you can finish your work .

f : hurry up . it is 10 a.m. now , we are going to be late for the movie .

m : i 'm so bored . i do n't know what i 'm going to do today and it is only 10 in the morning .


f : sure . although you do not like to draw things , you should draw a picture .

f : yes . you have a lot of things to do today and firstly you should buy some notebooks .

f : it seems that you have a lot of hobbies . you should write them down .

f : yes . it is good for you to write down your hobbies . we should do it together .

m : i 'm so bored . i do n't know what i 'm going to do today and it is only 10 in the morning . f : me too . do you think we 're boring people ? m : i do n't think we are boring and it 's just that we do n't have any hobbies . f : that 's right . what do you think i should do as a hobby ? m : that all depends on what you like to do . i like to draw things in my notebook . f : i like playing the piano for fun . m : yeah , that could be a good hobby . f : cool . i 'm going to make a list of all the things i like doing . m : great idea . i 'm going to do the same now .


m : great ! see you at 4:00 pm this afternoon .

m : great ! see you at 3:00 this afternoon .

m : great ! see you at 2:00 pm tomorrow .

m : great ! see you at 4:00 pm tomorrow .

m : hello . f : hi , my name is kelsey adams . i 'm calling about the tv . m : oh , hi . so you saw my ad in the newspaper ? f : that 's right . my old tv just stopped working , so i think this might be great for both of us . m : i hope so . it 's a 50 inch sony flat screen tv and it 's only 6 months old . i 'm asking for $ 500 . but i 'd be willing to negotiate . f : it sounds like a decent deal , but i would have to see at first of course . m : absolutely . when can you come over to take a look at it ? f : how about 3:00 pm this afternoon ? m : hmm ... i 've got a meeting at 2:00 pm and it might run a little late . how does 4:00 pm sound ? f : perfect , just tell me your address .


f : australia researchers found lovely music is good for people 's hearts .

f : russia researchers found lovely music is good for people 's hearts and reported in america on tuesday .

f : american researchers found lovely music is good for people 's hearts .

f : russia researchers found lovely music is good for people 's hearts .

f : songs that make our hearts happy can make them stronger too ? m : sure , it 's a new find by american researchers and reported in russia on tuesday .


f : really ? you have an online version of the story but a days wait is a novel ?

f : okay . actually , i have read a days wait , and it was newly written .

f : you mean i can not search for it ? but it 's just a short story !

f : okay . as a days wait is a short story , i think i can search for it easily .

f : hi , henry , i did n't go to school today . could you tell me about today 's homework ? m : sure , we were told to read a short story written by ernest hemingway . we 'll discuss it in class next monday . f : what is the short story ? m : a days wait . have you read this story before ? f : no , but i do have read his novel , the old man and the sea . by the way , do you have an online version of the story ? m : no , you can search for it .


m : although he did n't know that unkindness often reacts upon the unkind person , jack changed his behavior .

m : although jack accepted the punishment , he did n't know that unkindness often reacts upon the unkind person , did he ?

m : so , you mean jack disliked the punishment because he did n't know that unkindness often reacts upon the unkind person , right ?

m : i am happy to hear that jack accepted the punishment .

m : how did jack react to the punishment he was given for his cruel conduct ? f : no reaction at all . he accepted it and he knew unkindness often reacts upon the unkind person .


f : you can have some alone time with your dog tom then .

f : your house must be very spacious then .

f : why do you want to sell your house at such a high price ?

f : hey , jim . how 's your new house ? m : oh . it 's pretty good . f : cool . m : i mean , the price is really high , but it 's just me and my dog jack , no roommates .


m : i just got home , too . i spent 12 dollars on chicken sandwichs , mom .

m : i paid six dollars for chicken sandwichs , mom .

m : chicken sandwiches are cheap , only $ 6 for two .

m : i just got home , too . i spent 18 dollars on a chicken sandwich , mom .

m : i 'll have a burger and french fries . f : that will be $ 12.00 . anything else ? m : yes , 2 chicken sandwiches . f : alright . your total is $ 18.00 .


m : a generation gap is a lack of understanding between parents and child .

m : a generation gap is a lack of trust between parents and child .

m : a generation gap is a lack of tolerance between parents and child .

m : a generation gap is a lack of understanding between grandparents and child .

m : you are not happy , are you ? f : no . m : what makes you unhappy ? f : my parents . m : why ? i guess they must love you very much . f : but they always want me to do what they wish , regardless of my feeling , just because i 'm the only child in the family ! m : oh , i see . there is a generation gap between your parents and you . f : what is it ? generation gap ? m : it refers to a lack of understanding between parents and child . f : that 's true , i do n't think they understand me .


f : did you enjoy the dance ? why did you stay at home and watch tv again last weekend ?

f : which friend did you meet last weekend ?

f : oh , you have stayed at home again last weekend .

f : whose birthday party did you go to ?

f : what did you do last weekend , bob ? stayed at home again ? m : no , i visited a friend , then i went to a dance party .


m : a musical play sounds interesting . i think you really can have fun doing it .

m : i do n't think your ballet can make a fortune as you have been dreaming of .

m : you do have fun , as you are the only one interested in performing on stage .

m : so you only want to select singers from the musical play this summer , right ?

f : we are thinking about putting on a show this spring . m : and do you think you 'll be able to make some money ? f : oh no , we just want to do it for the fun of it , you know , there are a lot of us who like to perform on a stage . m : what kind of show ? f : a musical play .


f : great ! we will buy a dress for the baby .

f : great ! we will buy a wind bell for jane .

f : great ! we will buy a wind bell for the baby .

f : great ! we will buy a bed for the baby .

f : darling , i 've been thinking . you know jane and robert who just moved in next door have just had a baby girl . i really think we ought to get them some sort of present . m : you 're right . have you got anything in mind ? f : why do n't we get the baby a nice little dress ? i was in mother care the other day and they had some lovely ones in there . m : a dress ? i expect they 've received lots of clothes for the baby . what about a toy , something the baby can play with ? f : newborn babies do n't play with toys , darling . they just sleep , eat and cry . maybe we should get jane and robert something useful for the baby . m : yes , useful and boring . f : boring ? just because something 's useful does n't mean it has to be boring . m : well , i still think a toy would be better . we could get her one of those things you put on the child 's bed that plays music and goes around in circles . f : oh , yes . you mean a wind bell . yes , that 's a good idea . why do n't we go and see if we can find this afternoon ? m : alright .


f : you spent 25 yuan on repairing that bike . it 's pretty nice .

f : you spent 50 yuan on repairing that bike .

f : you spent 100 yuan on repairing that bike . too expensive .

f : you spent 100 yuan on repairing that car . this is really a good price .

f : how much did we pay for the repair of the bike ? m : i had expected it to cost us around 50 yuan . but it actually charged twice as much .


f : 5:00 o'clock ? geez , i wish there are n't too much damage made .

f : i 'm glad to hear that they managed to pull it out at 4:00 o'clock and nobody was hurt .

f : fortunately , the fire broke out at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon , when no one was in there .

f : really ? i did n't know the fire was still on after 5:00 o'clock .

f : i heard the fire broke out at 2:00 in the morning . m : that 's right , and the firemen could n't put it out until 5:00 o'clock .


m : so , you mean your ankle does n't hurt ? well , now i ca n't do gardening a lot because of my back trouble .

m : well , i 've hurt my arm but it 's not painful . but now i ca n't do gardening a lot because of my leg trouble .

m : oh , that 's terrible . now i ca n't do gardening a lot because of my arm trouble and it 's really painful .

m : oh , nothing worse than arm trouble and now i ca n't do gardening a lot because of my arm trouble .

m : hello . how are you today ? f : not so good . i have awful pains in my leg and a toothache . m : oh dear i 've got a toothache too , in the dentist says he simply ca n't see me until next week . but what worries me is my headache . f : i know what you mean , but at least you can do some gardening . i ca n't even do that with my back . the doctor says i must n't lift or bend . m : you poor thing . there 's nothing worse than back trouble , but i do n't do much in the garden now because i 've hurt my arm , it 's really painful . f : like my ankle , it hurts .


m : i agree with you . i know that you are not interested in horror movies .

m : let 's watch other movies next time . it is not frightened at all .

m : me too . i 'm surprised that you did n't like the movie , especially for the end .

m : are you sure ? i 'm not surprised that you loved that movie .

m : i 'm not surprised you did n't like that movie . i found it really frightening myself . f : i did , too . i do n't care much for horror movies as a rule .


m : we do n't have flights from australia , so i 'm afraid i ca n't help you book one .

m : i 'll try my best to figure out when will your daughter 's flight arrive , ma'am .

m : the only flight cancelled yesterday will delay today . i can cancel your booking .

m : we are not sure yet , but i promise you to find out more about the flight .

m : the problem is that there have been some delays on flights from australia . f : could you be more specific ? what exactly do you mean by some delays ? m : i 'm sorry , madam . i 'll try to explain . there were 2 flights cancelled yesterday , including the flight your colleague booked for melbourne . at the moment i ca n't find out exactly what flight she got on . f : so if i understand you correctly , we have no way of finding out when she 'll get in .


m : thanks . i will drink some water before we land in china .

m : thanks for reminding me . i will put on warm clothes .

m : ok. since it is cold in china , i will put on warm clothes .

m : thanks . i will listen to the weather report before we land in china .

f : sir , the plane will be landing in moscow in 20 minutes . please remain seated . m : i 'm sorry . i just wanted to get something to drink . i 'm so thirsty , can you bring me a glass of water ? f : sure , i 'll be back with it in just a minute . please wait for a moment . m : thank you very much , by the way , what 's the weather like in moscow now ? f : it 's very cold . you should probably put on your coat before you get off the plane .


f : it 's ok. you only missed chinese class .

f : so you only had english class this morning , right ?

f : it 's ok. you only missed math class .

f : so you only missed english class this morning , right ?

m : when i got to school this morning , the english class was over and the teacher of math was there waiting for giving his class . f : what about your chinese class ? m : oh , it 's on the third class .


f : yeah . i do n't need a two-piece swimsuit , but i want to look other products in this shop .

f : yeah , i am not swimming every morning now . and now i just want to stay on this beach .

f : yeah . as i really need a two-piece swimsuit , i want to pick out some swimsuits in this shop .

f : yeah . and i think these swimsuits are lovely but expensive . but in this swimming pool , we need such swimsuits .

f : i ca n't wait to get to the beach . m : you 'd better be careful about sunburn on your vacation . f : you worry too much . oh , these swimsuits are lovely and cheap . m : this color would look good on you . f : i do n't need a two piece . i might get something for the pool , though . m : that 's right . you 're swimming every morning now .


f : well , although i spend too much money , i 'm surprised that we never argue about money .

f : i 'm done with it . i know i often argue with you , but i do n't want to do that anymore .

f : working in a factory is very tired . i always feel exhausted . that 's why i never argue about money with you .

f : i know i often argue with you . and unfortunately , i will still argue with you because money is a big problem between us .

f : why do we always have to argue about money ? i would rather go out and spend it all , so that we would n't have to argue about it . m : of course you do . you do n't have to spend 5 days a week in a factory .


f : cool , you are organizing a school reunion this summer ? there are a few perfect locations to hold it . let me send them to you later .

f : you are organizing a school reunion this winter ? how cool is that . i 'll give you some recommendation on the location in just a second .

f : sure . you are hosting a birthday party ? when will it be ?

f : of course i do . you are hosting a farewell banquet ? where are you going ?

m : have you ever been to a school reunion ? f : uh yeah , why do you ask ? are you going to one ? m : i 'm organizing one for this summer . i have to make a reservation for a party room at a hotel . do you know any good places ?


f : let me check if there 's empty window seat . may i have your cheque ?

f : passport , and cheque . fine , sir . your economic class ticket is ready , sir .

f : sure , sir . i have booked the seat for you . that 's $ 1,500 of cash , please .

f : there is a pass-way seat as you required . may i have your card , please ?

m : hello , i need to schedule my trip to paris for next week . f : when would you like to travel ? m : i have to reach paris by the twenty-fourth . f : is this a round trip ? will you need a return to get to ? m : yes , and check that for thirty-first in the evening . f : let me see , uh , there 's a non-stop flight to paris from kennedy airport on twenty-fourth at 6:00 am . on thirty-first you may board flight 309 , which is at 4:30 pm . but it will stop for about 4 hours in london before it returns to new york . m : ok , fine . i think that can work for me . f : would you like to book the tickets then ? m : yes , i 'd like a business class ticket . what 's the cost ? f : it will be $ 2,750 . will you pay by card or in cash ? m : neither . do you accept checks ? f : yes , we do . m : ok , i prefer a window seat . here is my passport .


f : i know you want to find out why my recent work was poor and i can explain .

f : although i have n't done well in my work recently , i get along well with my colleagues .

f : i 'm happy that you are satisfied with my work , but i do n't want to talk about my mother .

f : we really need to discuss future plans . i have turned my reports a few weeks ago .

m : mrs jane . for the past 3 weeks i have not been satisfied with your work . f : i 'm sorry . what do you mean ? why ? m : well , your manager told me you 're turning your reports in 2 to 3 days late . you 're often absent from staff meetings and you have n't been getting along with your colleagues .


f : thanks , and peter 's number is 5915248 , as i said .

f : thank you . and please remember that peter 's number is 5951248 .

f : thanks , and peter 's number is 5952148 , as i said .

f : thank you . oh , peter 's number is not 5951248. i can not remember his number .

m : is everybody here , lily ? f : no , peter is absent . m : where is he then ? f : he 's at home , i think . his phone number is 5951248 . m : thanks . sit down , please .


f : yes . jane 's dog is very friendly .

f : yes . jane 's dog has made a lot of troubles and i am so glad that jane is back .

f : yes . jane 's dog has made a lot of troubles .

f : yes . i am so glad that jane has got back .

f : so how are you getting along with jane 's dog ? m : well , she never comes when i call her . she spills her food and she bites my shoes . i ca n't wait till jane gets back .


f : do you know carl has a job in a post office . carl found mr.wood lost his wallet this morning after he left carl 's post office .

f : because mr.wood lost his wallet , he has been hesitating if he has to go to police office .

f : he was trying to look for his wallet which he lost carelessly .

f : when will mr.wood is going to pick up the wallet.carl found it this afternoon .

m : hello , this is carl 's garage , we found mister wood 's wallet here after he left this morning . f : he has been wondering whether he has to go out to the bank and the post office . thank you for calling . m : not at all .


m : tomorrow is your friend 's birthday . why have n't you decided what to give her ?

m : even though you 're under a lot of financial pressure , you seem calm and i 'm sure you 'll be able to pay off your 5,000 yuan credit card bill .

m : where did you drop your credit card and when was the last time you used it .

m : i sympathize with you . you must be under a lot of economic stress .

m : nancy what 's wrong with you ? you look up it down . f : yes , my credit card bill has just arrived . i 'm in debt now . m : well . how much have you overdrawn last month ? f : 3000 yuan .


m : did you see that jacket under the suit ? i 'm going to wear it on friday .

m : i love that blue shirt my mom bought me a lot .

m : did you see that blue sweater under the suit ? i 'm going to wear it on friday .

m : i love that blue shirt you bought a lot so i often wear it .

f : you 've packed so many clothes ben . m : well , it is a business trip , and the weather will be different everywhere i go . f : i suppose on sunday you 'll travel in your jeans . m : yes , that on monday i 'm going to meet the company boss , so will need my suit then , i ca n't wear jeans . f : what is happening on tuesday ? m : i 'm visiting a factory in the south so i 've packed these gray trousers , they are light and i wo n't need a jacket . it 'll be 35 degrees . f : oh then you 're in the mountains on wednesday . m : yes , a jacket will be warm enough . i 've got my coat for that day . f : are you taking a sweater as well ? m : there was an room in the suitcase . on thursday i 'll be by the sea where we spent our honeymoon . so i 'm taking my swim shorts . f : and what about friday ? m : i 'm having lunch with some colleagues . i 'll wear that blue shirt you bought me . look here it is , under the suit . f : oh good .


f : how did you spend your weekend ? m : i went to the concert . it was wonderful . i have n't enjoyed a free weekend for a long time . what about you ? f : uh , my sister came to see me unexpectedly . we went shopping the whole day and then watched a film in the evening . i was really tired when the day was over .


m : let me pack this pair of shoes for you .

m : here 's your ticket for tonight 's musical .

m : i 'd recommend this kind of wine . it suits the beef you order .

m : ok. what else do you want to order . this is the best seller at our restaurant .

m : hi , i 'm george . i 'll be your waiter this evening . are you ready to order or do you need a few more minutes ? f : i 'm ready now . i 'd like the roast chicken and a side order of corn .


f : since you do n't feel sick , as your teacher , you have to listen well .

f : as my employee , i 'm glad to hear you say you do n't feel sick .

f : as your doctor , i 'm glad to hear that you do n't feel sick .

f : do n't worry . i 'm a doctor and you 're a patient . i 'll help you .

f : please let me feel your pulse and then take your blood pressure . m : it is never happened before and i feel so sick .


m : then it 's better to arrive before 11:30am on thursday for the meeting .

m : as the meeting starts at 11:50am on monday , i 'd arrive before 11:45 .

m : that means i should arrive in london before 5pm on tuesday , mom .

m : so i 'll have to arrive an hour before the 12:30 meeting on wednesday .

m : good morning , ann . f : good morning , mr.jones . m : how about a cup of coffee ? f : i will make it now . m : and can you tell me what meetings i have this week ? f : i will bring the diary . ok , this afternoon you have a meeting with your accountant at 5:00 pm . on wednesday you are going to london . do n't forget your train leaves at 9:30 am . m : ok , what time is my meeting in london ? f : at 11:30 am , and on thursday miss wong wants to talk to you .


f : yes . i spend most of the time on the internet to do homework .

f : yes . i have spent so much time on reading useless information on the newspaper .

f : yes . i spend most of the time on the internet to carry out research .

f : yes . i have spent so much time on reading useless information online .

f : karl how long do you spend on your computer each evening ? m : well , my college work usually takes at least 2 hours . f : is at all ? then i think maybe i spend too much time looking for information every day . i start off by researching one topic on a website , and then i follow a link to something else . suddenly i realize how late it is , and i 'm on a completely different subject , and i still have n't finished the work i was supposed to do . m : it 's a waste of time , and you know you ca n't believe everything you read on the internet .


f : ok , thanks . you are such a great lawyer .

f : ok , thanks . you work as a waiter .

f : ok , thanks . you work as a travel agent now .

f : ok , thanks . you were a travel agent .

f : oh , i wish that bus would come ! my feet are freezing . i suppose i 've been here for 10 minutes or so . m : that 's long enough in the winter . f : this morning the sun was shining ! m : but it started to snow one hour ago . they 're still predicting 2 or 3 inches . f : well , i wo n't go into the office tomorrow . i 'll just work from home . m : what do you do ? f : i 'm a lawyer . my office is around the corner . m : oh , i work in the same building , in that travel agency next to the lobby . i 've seen you walk by several times . stop in and have a cup of coffee sometime !


m : no , you do n't need to buy some water . the karaoke bar provides water for free .

m : no , you do n't need to call a taxi . we 'll go to the karaoke bar by bus .

m : you 're right . i think we 'll enjoy singing songs at the karaoke bar .

m : yeah . let 's enjoy playing games . i know you hate singing songs .

m : the taxi 's waiting for us . let 's hurry ! f : wait a minute . i 'd like to take some water with us . the karaoke bar does n't provide water for free .


m : sure . we can have a talk after your interview in your home .

m : sure . we can have a talk after your interview .

m : oh , you need to go to another interview after this one . when will we have a talk ?

m : yes . you can visit my office after my interview and we can have a talk there .

m : so , now , have you been asked for an interview , yet ? f : yes , i already have an interview schedule with the manager on wednesday . m : oh , that 's the day after tomorrow , congratulations . where will the interview be held ? f : in a building which is very close to where you work , we can meet up then , and i 'll tell you about it over some coffee .


m : i 'm sleepy when they are shouting and dancing .

m : yeah , i 'm happy when they dance . i like them shouting and dancing very much .

m : i 'm really annoyed with the noise .

f : they 're shouting and dancing excitedly all day long . m : is n't it terrible ? i ca n't focus on my studies . f : neither can i. i even ca n't fall into sleep .


m : okay , lets see this horror movie together .

m : an action movie by jackie chan ? i love it !

m : sorry , currently i am not in the right mood for a humorous movie .

m : i am really looking forward to see this funny movie .

f : what kind of movie do you want to see ? m : i want to see a funny movie . f : that sounds great . i am in the right mood for a funny movie .


m : ok , let 's do some shopping this weekend . promise !

m : well , why do you hate games ? how about tennis ?

m : ok , let 's play table tennis at this weekend .

m : which dance party are you going to this weekend ?

f : what did you do last weekend , bob ? stayed at home again ? m : no , i visited a friend , then i went to a dance party . f : did you enjoy the dance ? m : no , i did n't . there were too many people . and what about you and ? f : i watch tv on saturday morning and went shopping in the afternoon . i played tennis on sunday . m : ah , did you win ? f : yes , i did . m : great . can i have a game with you sometime this weekend ? f : sure .


m : i feel so stressed out right now . work has been crazy lately . i need to relax . f : just sit down . and i 'll get you a coke and a sandwich , ok ?


m : alright , no more talkings on work . let 's change a topic .

m : i 'd like to hear your suggestions on my dressing .

m : so you think the bow tie i bought for the party is good . do you think i should also buy a new jacket ?

m : so far , i really look forward to the party .

m : look at this jacket i bought for the party . how do you like it ? f : well , it looks ok. will everyone be dressed formally ? m : i do n't know . do you think i should wear something more casual ? f : yes , i think so .


f : the weather forecast is accurate . it 's sunny today .

f : it 's raining as the weather forecast says . the weather forecast is accurate .

f : the weather forecast is not accurate at all . it 's a cloudy day .

f : yes . the weather forecast is not accurate at all . it 's a rainy day .

f : ah , i 'm all wet . should have brought my umbrella . m : yeah , the weather forecast was a total joke . it said it would be warm and sunny .


m : since the club does n't have a swimming pool , i 'd rather stay at home .

m : only volleyball courts and a swimming pool at the club ? i ca n't run there .

m : there 's only an outdoor pool at the club , meaning skating is impossible there .

m : so i can swim , run or lift weights there . it 's a pity that skating is not allowed .

f : are you busy tomorrow night ? i 'm going over to the workers club for volleyball . if you 'd like to come along ? m : is n't that far away ? f : not really . if you take the number 3 bus , you can get there in 10 minutes . and if volleyball does n't interest you , they 've got a huge indoor swimming pool , a weights room and an indoor track . it 's a great place to meet people .


f : so you suggest that we should switch schedules , right ? i am a night person .

f : why do you suggest that we should switch schedules ? you get up at 7:00 every morning , right ?

f : why do you suggest that i should get up earlier ? i get up at 7:00 every morning .

f : why do you suggest that i should learn to go to bed on time ? i never sleep in .

m : what time do you usually get up in the morning ? f : i sleep in every morning , sometimes until 11 or 12 . m : are you serious ? i get up at 5:00 every morning to go to the gym and then i get to work around 7:00 . f : well , i work from home . so i can set my own hours . i usually work until midnight or one in the morning and then i like to sleep in . m : i like to be in bed around 9:00 or 10:00 at night so i can get enough sleep . our schedules are very different . you 're lucky that you get to set your own schedule , but i could never sleep that late . i 'm definitely a morning person . f : and i 'm definitely a night person . waking up early is so terrible . m : maybe we should switch schedules for a week .


m : no . i went to the cinema with my friend susan .

m : no . i went to the cinema with my girlfriend susan .

m : no . i went to the cinema with my workmate susan .

m : no . i went to the match with my girlfriend susan .

f : owen , how was the basketball match last night ? m : i do n't know personally , but i heard it was very good . f : what ? you did n't go ? i know you had a ticket . m : right , but ted , one of my colleagues , was really interested in the match . he asked if he could have my ticket . f : could n't he buy one himself ? m : no , by the time he heard about the match . it was too late . all the tickets had been booked . f : but did n't you want to go ? m : yes , but not as much as ted , besides susan asked me to go to a movie with her . f : of course , your girlfriend is more important . so did you watch the match on tv ?


m : i think that watching tv is interesting too .

m : well , so let 's go for a walk together .

m : since the internet is working well , you do n't have to try to access the internet .

m : let me help you to access the internet .

f : the internet is down again . oh , what can i do ? m : you can read a book , watch tv , take a walk . there are a lot of things to do . f : i do n't mean that . i mean how can i reconnect to it .


m : then you ' ll be nervous and worried again during this flight .

m : it really is n't as fast as you think ! how do you want to get to beijing ?

m : tell me , son . why does flying make you nervous and worried ?

m : bob ! what happened to the people on the plane that you could n't stand ?

m : i heard you are going to london next week . f : yeah , i 'm flying there , though i wish there was another way to go . i fly all over the place for business . i 'm off and heading out to paris or new york , but i hate flying . m : why it 's much faster than any other kind of transportation ? f : well , it always makes me feel nervous and worried


m : this hard disk has a storage capacity of 256 gigabytes ? exactly what i want .

m : though i plan to buy a battery , this one of $ 120 is still too expensive for me .

m : cool ! 128 gigabytes of storage . that 's the kind of tablet that i am looking for .

m : yeah , i wanted a tablet of 128gb like this , but i ca n't play games on this one .

m : excuse me . how much is this tablet ? is it on sale ? f : yes , it 's on sale for only us $ 200 . m : is it good ? f : sure . it has a hard disk storage capacity of 128 gigabytes with up to 12 hours of battery life . you can enjoy millions of movies , tv shows , songs , apps and games on it .


f : i 'd like to watch the film that have sorrowful stories .

f : i like movies that attract my attention .

f : i like to watch tv that makes me happy .

f : i like to see the movies that makes me happy .

m : wow , there are so many kinds of dvds on the shelf . what do you feel like seeing ? f : oh , i do n't know . something light . after the day i just had , i do n't want to use my brain at all . m : a comedy ? f : that would work . let 's see what they have . m : cool , the new jack black film . f : it 's not boring or sorrowful , is n't it ? i want something that makes me laugh and happy , not sleep or depressed . m : i know you mean . this one is safe . it 's a comedy .


f : i see . your hometown is to the north of san francisco .

f : i see . your hometown is to the east of los angeles .

f : it 's funny that my hometown is to the south of san francisco , and your hometown is to the west of san francisco .

f : i see . your hometown is to the south of san francisco .

f : san francisco is to the north of los angeles , is n't it ? m : yes , it is . and my hometown is just a little to the south of san francisco .


f : i 'm searching for double happiness hospital .

f : i 'm searching for home in hotel . thanks for your guiding .

f : i 'm searching for double happiness hotel . thanks for your guiding .

f : can you say it again ? how can i find the bus stop ?

f : excuse me , can you help me out ? i 'm trying to find the double happiness hotel . m : turn right at the second traffic light . it 's next to the hospital .


f : really ? you are going to drive there this afternoon ? and you will go to edinburgh just because you will drive me there ? thanks !

f : so , you will go to edinburgh because you have a meeting in glasgow ? but i 'm going to glasgow on thursday so i can not go with you .

f : ok , i see . you go to edinburgh just because you will meet some important people . and you are going to walk there tomorrow .

f : so , you mean you go to edinburgh just because you will meet some important people ?

f : alex , do you have a meeting in edinburgh ? m : yes , i 'm going to see some important people , why ? f : i 'm going to glasgow on wednesday , and it 's quite near edinburgh . m : ah , i 'm going to drive there tomorrow , so you can go with me


m : well , jack told many funny stories today .

m : uh , maybe tom had a good time last night , which led to his change .

m : i do n't think tom is changed . he 's normally funny .

m : i have n't met the woman jack talked about last night .

m : those were such funny stories tom told last night . he was like a totally different guy . f : yeah , really . he is normally so serious . what do you think brought all that out of him ?


m : yeah , you are right , i 'm much heaver than before .

m : i think i 'm not only too fat , but also taller .

m : besides , i have bought it for a long time and it 's old for me .

m : but i still think i 'm taller so the shirt does n't fit me any more .

f : hi , max . are you ready to go to the party ? m : no , i do n't know what to wear . i 've got so few nice clothes . f : well , what about your new blue shirt ? m : it 's no longer suitable . it 's too small for me . i think i 've grown . f : do n't be so silly , you 're 23. you have n't grown . you 're just too fat .


m : maybe we can go to the cinema after we have lunch .

m : i 'm looking forward to our dinner date in the restaurant !

m : maybe we can go to the library after we have lunch .

m : i 'm looking forward to our lunch date in the restaurant !

f : what are your plans for this afternoon , mike ? mary and i are going to the cinema . do you want to come to ? m : sorry , tina . i 'm meeting jane . she is writing an article and she asked me to help collect material for it . f : an article ? about what ? m : oh , just about supermarkets . i 'm going to see her at the library at 2:30 . f : oh , well . let 's meet for supper , shall we ? how about this one restaurant we went to last tuesday ? m : good , i 'll see you there at about 6:00 . f : ok , see you then .


m : you only stay for three or four days . that would not be enough to enjoy the beauty of our country .

m : let me check . your itinerary says that you are going to spend four days in this city and one day in the capital .

m : you would stay here for only one or two days . is that right ?

m : ok. that means you 're going to stay for more than four days in our country .

m : next . eh , your passport please . f : ok , here you are . m : eh , what is the purpose of your visit ? f : i 'm here to attend a teaching convention for the first part of my trip , and then i plan on touring the capital for a few days . m : and where will you be staying ? f : i 'll be staying at a hotel downtown for the entire week .


f : i like this cat so much . it looks so tame .

f : this puppy looks very lively and likes to interact with people . i want to take it home .

f : i ca n't believe this little rabbit likes meat , it never eats carrots .

f : ok , i 'll take it . i 'll give the rabbit a lot of carrots .

f : look at you , you are so cute . hey , does this guy have a name ? m : yes , that 's hopper . we call him that because of how he likes to jump around and eat a lot of carrots .


m : i 'm so excited to rank first in the exam and i ca n't wait to go to egypt !

m : i enjoyed my trip to egypt last year .

m : i 'm so excited to rank first in the exam and i ca n't wait to go to france !

m : actually , i bought some gifts for you from egypt . as you know , i just finished my trip to egypt .

m : i made it , i made it . see i made it finally . f : what 's up ? m : i have been longing for a trip to egypt . but my mom tells me we can not do it unless i come out first in the exam and i got it . f : congratulations .


f : sure . let 's arrive at the airport by 11:00. you need 2 hours to pass security check .

f : ok. then you only need to wait less time before the plane takes off at 1 p.m .

f : you plane leaves at 11:30 a.m. you wo n't have enough time .

m : i should be at the airport by 11:00 am , i guess . f : i do n't think you need to be that early . otherwise , you will wait 2 hours . m : let 's leave at 11:30 then .


f : it is my favorite piece of jewelry .

m : thank you , janet jackson for accepting our interview invitation . f : thank you . m : you are a real popstar . i ca n't wait for your unbreakable world tour that will kick off in vancouver on august thirty first . f : oh , i 'm looking forward to it myself . i 've been away for a while and i have so much new music to share . m : your new single no sleep came out last monday . and it is bound to be your biggest hit ever . f : i 'm so glad my fans have responded so well to my return , but do n't forget i 've been up to more than just that . m : yes , you also have been doing some design work with paul raps in new york . f : yeah , we 're coming out with a diamond jewelry line . the janet jackson , unbreakable diamonds collection . m : hey , i saw the heart shaped necklace he wore at the bet awards in los angeles on friday .


f : although there are people like you who live in the city do mountain running , not many .

f : yes , many people like you who live in the city do mountain running .

f : oh , you live in the highland of scotland ! good place . but the areas like the lake district in the highlands of scotland are not popular .

f : although you live in the lake district , the area stops people from the city taking part .

f : do a lot of people do mountain running ? m : yes , the runs take place in the countryside . the areas like the lake district in the highlands of scotland are very popular . but this does n't stop people from the city taking part . for example , i drive to my club for my city apartment .


m : you mean i should stick to what i am doing ? but i lost again today !

m : why you think i should stop playing tennis ? i did n't lose again today .

m : you mean i should stick to what i am doing because i won again today ?

m : so , you mean i should find the cause of failure ? but i think i 'm going to give up playing baseball .

m : i think i 'm going to give up playing tennis . i lost again today . f : just because you lost ? is that a good reason to quit ?


f : i think i should explain it to you in the office today .

f : do n't talk about your future job in the hospital , okay ?

f : you should n't talk to me at my house about my work next week .

f : although we are in the office , i do n't want to talk about your work .

m : mrs jane . for the past 3 weeks i have not been satisfied with your work .


m : it 's sad to hear that three children were lost .

m : it 's really a terrible traffic accident , and unfortunately one of the children has died .

m : it 's sad to hear that the woman has died .

m : it 's really a terrible traffic accident .

m : did you see what was left of the car ? it was a total wreck . f : i know , and to think that a mother and 3 children were in there without being hurt .


f : yeah , you 're right . it 's already 10:30. you only have 15 minutes to go .

f : yeah , you 're right . it 's already 10:15. you only have 30 minutes to go .

f : yeah , you 're right . it 's already 10:30. you only have 15 minutes to take the plane .

f : yeah , you 're right . it 's already 10:45. you only have 15 minutes to go .

m : good morning , two tickets to london , please . f : express train or regular one ? m : any difference ? f : the regular ticket is 80 dollars while price of the express ticket is 10 % higher . m : i see , but how long does the express train take ? f : comparatively , it can save you nearly an hour and the next one is leaving at 10:45 . m : oh , we only have 15 minutes to go . but that 's the time to catch the train . besides , as long as i get to london earlier , i do n't mind paying a little extra .


f : you ruined me ! i will call the police .

f : last time you said you would repair this machine . next time you 'd better keep your promise .

f : i accepted . but a product of poor quality should be removed from sales list .

f : sorry for selling this low-quality product for you , sir .

f : i bought this cd in your shop last week , but it suddenly did n't work yesterday and i believed it was not caused by human error . m : sorry . i will change it for you .


m : thank you for your concern . just some water , please .

m : thank you for your concern . i 'd like a cup of tea .

m : thank you for your concern . a cup of coffee please .

m : thank you for your concern . no need water .

f : would you like some tea or coffee ? m : no thank you . it 's very late now , that will keep me awake the whole night . f : then what about some water ? m : yes , please . f : do n't work too late since you were not in good health . you should be careful with your health .


m : you are right . professor wong 's lecture was so interesting .

m : you are right . professor wong 's lecture was so exciting .

m : you are right . professor li 's lecture was so disappointing , but professor wong 's was alright .

m : you are right . professor wong 's lecture was so disappointing .

m : how did you like professor wong 's lecture ? f : i should n't have attended it . it was a waste of time .


f : i want to hold my birthday party on sunday .

f : i want to hold your birthday party on saturday .

f : i want to hold my birthday party on saturday .

f : my birthday party will be hold on friday .

f : my birthday this year is on a monday . could i have the party on a saturday instead ? m : it does not really matter . have it whenever you like


m : here is your new credit card . thanks for your trust .

m : sure . here is your room card of the room with the double bed .

m : good afternoon , can i help you ? f : good afternoon , i 'd like a room with a double bed . m : wait a minute . sorry , we have no rooms like that now . but we have a room with a single bed . is that ok ? f : i guess i 'll have to take that room .


m : i understand . the system of the central computer is not good enough . besides , the customers are not satisfied with our products .

m : so there 's something wrong with the central computer that caused the ordering problem .

m : you mean the salespeople do n't tell you to do it ? they are supposed to .

m : how can you not pay much attention to it ?

m : are the people in the store buying our products ? f : well , we have good products . customers think that the products are excellent . m : but you do n't order the products on time . f : the problem is n't there . it 's the central computer in new york .


m : you 're getting better now . then , there 's no need to rest .

m : although you want to eat , you always eat very little .

m : you should stay in bed for another day or two , and you should n't eat too much . f : but , doctor , i have n't eaten anything for 3 days .


f : did alex apologize to you ? it 's him who caused the computer problem .

f : i hope he can find a way to fix computer .

f : apparently alex needs our computer . let 's just help him .

f : alex solved the computer problem earlier today .

f : our computer is n't working well . it crashed 5 times today . m : i 'll go and visit my friend alex tomorrow .


f : thanks . although i went to school today , i did n't listen carefully . so , the call is to ask about ernest hemingway .

f : a long story written by ernest hemingway ? ok , this call is to ask about homework , and now i get it .

f : we 'll discuss it in class next tuesday ? oh , the.call is to ask about today 's class !

f : oh , thank you very much . the call is to ask about homework , and now i get it .

f : hi , henry , i did n't go to school today . could you tell me about today 's homework ? m : sure , we were told to read a short story written by ernest hemingway . we 'll discuss it in class next monday .


f : thanks , good luck is a good advice to remove the pressure of dance .

f : thanks , i agree with you that deep breath is unhelpful for removing the pressure of test .

f : thanks , deep breath really helps to remove the pressure of test .

f : thanks , i agree with you that kind advice really helps .

m : what 's your problem ? you seem to have been thinking of something . f : i was thinking of the test tomorrow . i 'm afraid i ca n't pass this time . m : cheer up . you 've been working pretty hard these days , there 's no doubt that you 'll pass . f : actually , i 'm just worried about the pressure , i always feel nervous as soon as i enter . m : try to relax , with the help of deep breathing . you can remove the pressure gradually . take your time when you start to work . you 'll feel much better in this way .


m : i hope you stop using the computer , because i need it right now .

m : well , you can finish your paper tomorrow but i need the computer now .

m : you should take your computer to the library and ask the librarian for help .

m : i hope you stop using the computer , because i need it to finish my paper .

m : if you do n't give up this computer , i 'm going to have to report you to the library . f : i have a paper due tomorrow and i still have lots of information to look up .


f : indeed , it 's an attractive advertisement .

f : i was so impressed with this crazy child .

f : how did you feel when you watch the program on tv .

f : you really should spend some time watching the tv program . it 's so touching .

f : i saw a really crazy programme about child care on tv last night . m : what a pity ! i wish i 'd know about it . f : did n't you see it advertised ? m : no , i 'd have watched it if i had .


f : oh , i know the town you had to go , that 's big town in china .

f : well , that must take you a lot of efforts to go to the port .

f : i 've been to the big city you went , it 's the biggest one in japan .

f : luckily the airport is near the big city so you can go to the port easily .

f : hello leo , how is india ? m : tiring , our connecting flight from mumbai was delayed several times . f : what caused the delay ? m : well , we had to go to a port miles from a big city . and there was n't a major airport near by , the closest airport was a military base , which is sometimes used by a local airline .


m : good for you . you play the guitar almost everyday .

m : it 's okay . you gave up playing the keyboard for a long time .

m : it 's fine . i am looking for a drummer , but you are learning guitar .

m : that 's great . i think you will be a good drummer .

m : jody , i 'm looking for a keyboard player , and a guitarist for my new band . do you still play the guitar ? f : oh , i gave up a long time ago . i 'm having lessons on the drums .


f : genius . you can speak seven languages !

f : so you master six languages , but not chinese . quite impressive .

f : oh , you speak five languages . do you want to learn more ?

f : besides the seven languages you already known , maybe you can try to learn some chinese and japanese if you have time .

m : may i come in ? f : yes , come in and take a seat please . well , we have read your email . so we know a bit about you . but today , we 'd like to ask you a few more questions . what languages can you speak besides chinese and english ? m : i can speak german , italian , japanese , french and russian .


f : we 'll wait for you to buy the book first .

f : you want to make some review for the english test first ? no problem .

f : that 's good . we go directly to the cinema after school .

f : of course . remember to join us after you finish preparing for the test .

f : it 's jane 's birthday today . we are going to the cinema after school , wan na go ? m : after school ? i 've got to study for the math test tomorrow . when will the film start ? f : at 4:45 . m : i think i 'll stay back in school and do some review , and then i will join you .


m : did you say that the autumn clothes are on sale with a discount of 40 % ?

m : good to know that winter clothes are on sale . that 's exactly what i want .

m : though winter clothes are out of season , i will buy some since they are on sale .

m : you mean i can get 30 % off if i but spring clothes because they are on sale ?

f : can i help you , sir ? m : i 'm looking for some winter clothes for my wife . f : this is a good time to purchase clothes in our shop . we are having a preseason sale on all our winter clothes . everything for winter is 20 % off .


m : really ? you mean i tipped too much and the customers usually tip 10 percent at a restaurant ?

m : really ? you mean it 's not a regular tip and the customers usually tip 20 percent at a restaurant ?

m : so , you mean i should have left at least a 25 % tip although the customers usually tip 15 percent at a restaurant ?

m : so , you mean i should have left at least a 15 % tip as the customers usually tip 15 percent at a restaurant ?

m : where do you work , fiona ? f : i work in a restaurant . m : then you must know about how people tip very well . i came to this country just last week . i really do n't know how to tip . yesterday ordered a five dollar 95 cent beer , i gave the waitress $ 6 . 00 and asked her to keep the change . she did n't give me a happy look . f : well , you tipped too little . you should have left at least a 15 % tip . that 's a regular tip .


m : oh , you poor little thing ! so , did he cough all night last night ?

m : oh , it had been two days . i 'm glad you come this morning !

m : you said you start to cough since last night , mrs brown ?

m : both of you start cough this morning ! you should come to me earlier .

f : good afternoon doctor . m : good afternoon , mrs brown . wow , what 's wrong with this little boy ? f : he is my son jim . he 's got ta cough . m : how long has he been like this ? f : ever since last night .


m : oh , you are going to fly to hangzhou .

m : this is really a big bus station which has bus to all the cities nearby .

m : why do you want to fly to beijing ? beijing is not so far from here .

f : check in here ? m : yes . can i see your flight ticket , please ? f : here it is . i 'm going to quanzhou .


m : i do n't like to pay by credit card , i prefer cash .

f : welcome to tin lizzy inn . may i help you , sir ? m : yes , i have a reservation with you . f : thank you , sir . may i have your family name , please ? m : black . f : could you fill out the registration card please ? your reservation is for a twin room for 2 nights , is n't it ? m : yes . f : how would you like to settle your bill , by check ? m : no , by credit card , for i seldom carry cash or check . f : may i take a print of your card please ? thank you , sir . your room number is 512 on the fifth floor . enjoy your stay .


f : yes . my parents always want me to do what they wish regardless of my feeling .

f : yes . although i am not the only child in my family , my parents always want me to do what they wish regardless of my feeling .

f : i am unhappy because i miss my parents .

m : you are not happy , are you ? f : no . m : what makes you unhappy ? f : my parents . m : why ? i guess they must love you very much . f : but they always want me to do what they wish , regardless of my feeling , just because i 'm the only child in the family ! m : oh , i see . there is a generation gap between your parents and you .


f : one cappuccino without milk and sugar ? do you want a piece of cake ?

m : excuse me , where is the exit of this gym ?

m : the sun is burning , you have to put sun cream before you go to the sea .

m : yes , go downstairs and you can see the swimming pool .

f : i need to exercise more , but i 'm bored with my normal workout . what do you think i could try next ? m : i 'd say a good choice would be to add swimming to your routine . f : what about running ? m : at this point , i do n't think you 're ready for that , your knees are still a little weak . you need an activity little make them stronger without injuring them , and swimming is perfect for that . f : ok i 'll take your advice . there 's a pool at this gym is n't there ?


f : i will prepare breakfast soon , my little baby .

f : i 'm afraid that we do n't provide lunch in the shop . she will come back from the park .

f : it 's time to prepare lunch , brother .

f : then can you cook dinner for me , brother ?

f : where is mom ? it 's time to prepare supper . m : she has n't come back from the supermarket yet . i 'm sure she 'll return soon .


m : so you sometimes help clean the reading rooms . that 's good , because clean rooms are important for a reader-friendly library !

m : readers would be happy that you help them borrow books .

m : when you get tired designing library websites , helping collect books sometimes can be a way to relax .

m : apart from the main job of assisting readers , you sometimes help clean the rooms . your part-time job is not easy .

m : you really seem to enjoy your part-time job . f : exactly , the environment is quiet and my job is easy . i just help the librarians collecting put back the books returned by the readers , and sometimes i help clean the reading room .


f : really ? you will go abroad next and you think spain does n't seem better ?

f : so , you mean you will ask for your wife 's opinion next ?

f : ok , i see . you will choose another place next although you think florida is exactly your idea of a great vacation .

f : really ? you mean your wife wants to go to the place snowy and you will ask for your wife 's opinion next ?

f : hello . may i help you ? m : well , my winter vacation is coming up in a few days and i want to take a trip with my wife . f : do you want to go abroad ? m : yeah , i 'd like to go to a foreign country . my wife wants to go to any place sunny . we wo n't visit africa though . f : how much money would you like to spend on the trip ? m : it better not be more than $ 3000 . f : i think sunny florida is a good choice . m : florida is not exactly our idea of a great vacation . what about someplace a little different , where few tourists go ? f : then how about spain or portugal ? both are sunny and quite relaxing . m : spain seems better . i 'll talk to my wife about it then , then return .


m : you are right . we can have a bet to decide when should we play basketball .

m : you are right . we can use a coin to decide where do we play basketball .

m : ok. it seems that basketball players decide the serving by following judges order .

m : that is fair . we can decide who starts serving by using a coin .

m : kathy , it seems you 're having a lot of fun playing tennis . f : would you like to learn ? m : yes , how do you play ? f : tennis can be played in singles or doubles . look , there , the outside lines are for doubles and the inside lines are for singles . m : how do you decide who start serving ? f : well , you can use a coin to decide . whoever wins chooses either to serve or the side of the court .


f : go and prepare for tomorrow 's class , my son .

f : now the class is over . you may go home now .

f : please make sure tom knows that mr. smith 's lecture will be tomorrow . this is why i call .

f : hello , could i speak to tom , please ? m : i 'm sorry , but tom is playing football at school now . may i know who is speaking ? f : this is jane . could you please tell tom that mister smith 's lecture has been put off to the day after tomorrow ? m : sure .


m : i think reading alone is quite enjoyable .

f : what do you do in your free time , jim ? m : i enjoy reading alone at home . how about you , marry ? f : i like swimming very much . i usually go swimming with sarah .


f : ok , i see . they have n't got any support from the government because they are unofficial .

f : so you mean they are independent events and unofficial , right ? but why don ’ t a lot of people join them ?

f : yeah , although they take place at fairs or during festivals , they are not independent events .

f : oh , i didn ’ t know that they are independent events . i bet they are really fun and popular .

f : do a lot of people do mountain running ? m : yes , the runs take place in the countryside . the areas like the lake district in the highlands of scotland are very popular . but this does n't stop people from the city taking part . for example , i drive to my club for my city apartment . f : can you tell me the history of mountain running ? m : well , there are records of people doing this going back nearly 1000 years . it was always been connected with country fairs and festivals . overtime it became official , and nowadays a run is operated usually on its own .


m : ok , i see . you can take these 2 medications which will help you reduce your stomachache .

m : it 's flu season . you 've made the right decision to come to the clinic . here are a few tests that you need to take .

m : did you put too much weight on the lifting pole in the gym again this morning ? no wonder you had a back pain .

m : you should check out the hotel and go to the clinic immediately . this is the first thing in the morning .

m : good afternoon , what 's the matter ? f : i 'm afraid i 'm not feeling well , i had a pretty high fever this morning .


f : your wife said she had forgotten to reserve a room for you here in this airport .

f : yes , our hotel has a reservation for you .

f : i will have another look , but i 'm still afraid our hotel does n't have a reservation for you .

f : our restaurant does n't have a reservation for you .

f : sir , i 'm afraid we do n't have a reservation for you . m : but my wife said she had reserved a room for me here . i called her from the airport this morning just before i got on the plane .


m : let 's going to the playground now .

m : let 's eat dinner at that restaurant .

m : i am just about to go out for lunch . do you want to join me ? we can run there if you want . f : great idea . i 'm trying to be healthier these days . let 's get a salad .


m : 3 dollars is not expensive for buying a wig here .

m : 5 dollars is too expensive . i will not dye my hair again .

m : here you are , 3.5 dollars . i 'll come again to dye my hair two weeks later .

m : here you are , 3.5 dollars . i 'll come again to cut my hair one month later .

f : what haircut do you want ? m : just do n't make it too short . f : yes , sir . do you always part your hair on the left ? m : yes , i do . it looks good . it 's not too short . it 's just right . how much ? f : it is $ 3.50 .


f : oh , i wish that bus would come ! my feet are freezing . i suppose i 've been here for 10 minutes or so . m : that 's long enough in the winter . f : this morning the sun was shining ! m : but it started to snow one hour ago . they 're still predicting 2 or 3 inches .


m : you have bought your dress for 3 years ?

m : why does your dress look old since you only bought it for a year ?

m : you have bought your dress for 2 years ?

m : that 's a beautiful dress you have on . is it new ? f : no , i got it 2 years ago , but it 's still in good condition .