f : really ? david has been there for 8 months ? oh , he is your classmate , and you must very miss him .

f : yeah , he did n't know where all the best restaurants were . david is my boyfriend and i am worried about him .

f : he seems to have gotten really uncomfortable there ? oh , david is your former co-worker , and you must be sad to hear it .

f : yeah , it was a nice change from life in london . david is your former co-worker , i think you must miss him .

f : how was your tripï¼ m : berlin was great . david really likes living there . we had a good time hanging out . the 5 days went by fast . f : how long has david been there ? m : 6 months . he seems to have gotten really comfortable there . he knew where all the best restaurants , cafes and nightclubs were , and the people there seemed really relaxed . it was a nice change from life in london .


f : wow , it 's great that you can speak japanese .

f : wow , it 's great that your father can speak japanese .

f : wow , it 's great that you can teach english .

f : wow , it 's great that you can do business .

m : is this the student job center ? f : it certainly is . how can i help you ? m : well , i 'm actually looking for a part-time job . do you have anything available at the moment ? f : are you a registered student ? this service is only available to full-time students . m : yes , i am . i 'm doing the degree in business studies . f : what 's your name ? m : allen patterson . that 's patterson , patterson . f : and your address , allen ? m : room b659 international house . f : do you have any special skills ? m : well , i speak some japanese .


m : i also think it is boring just like you . and the money is only $ 20 a week .

m : if you think it is well-paid , maybe i can ask my manager to give that job to you .

m : it is well paid because you have to go to play in a desert , that can be a challange .

m : it is a tough job but it is interesting . you can play new music all the time .

f : hi , george . what have you been doing lately ? i have n't seen you around much . where have you been ? m : oh , i was playing the piano for a group of germany . i just got back . f : it must be exciting to play the piano and travel all the time . m : well , playing the piano is great , but the traveling is no fun . i have just been to my manager . and he has offered me a job playing on the coast for the summer . f : a seaside town ? m : yes , but i do n't think i 'm going to take it . f : why not ? not enough money ? m : no , it 's not bad . the money is good . about $ 200 a week . it 's just that we will be working in the hotel , playing for the tourists and they just want the same old music over and over to dance to . and i get so bored . it 's not like playing the music . it 's like being a machine . f : i would n't mind being a machine for that money .


m : you ' right ! google starts making money in 2003 .

m : well . in 2006 , linkedin starts making money .

m : yes , xiaomi starts making money in 2006 .

m : we start to earn money by baidu in 2008 .

f : good evening , i 'm mary bradley . on today 's program , our special guest is reid hoffman , the man who started the amazingly successful in popular website , linkedin . reid , you were the first ceo of linkedin . tell us a little about your website . m : we basically provide a professional networking service , aimed at those looking to make connections within the business community . f : oh , so it 's like twitter or facebook for people looking for jobs , sharing photos , meeting people or chatting . that kind of thing ? m : not exactly . as a networking service , of course you can meet people and check with one another . photos can be shared as well . but in order to make connections , you need to be introduced by someone else first . f : so if we did n't know each other , i would need someone who does know you to send an introduction message first . and you could either accept or reject it . m : that 's right . f : in my notes , it says your website started in two thousand three . it only took you 3 years to make money . and by two thousand seven , you reached 10,000,000 users . tell us about the most recent changes in your company .


f : because you 've been a member of our store for 7 years . you only need to pay 6 dollars for the t-shirt .

f : because you 've been a member of our store for 7 years , you only need to pay 10 dollars for the t-shirt .

f : since you have been our member for 6 years , you only need to pay 10 dollars for this t-shirt .

f : although you 've been a member of our store for 7 years , you need to pay 12 dollars for the t-shirt .

f : the t shirt is $ 12 . but , if you have a membership card at our store , we will take $ 2 off the price . m : that 's great . i 've been a member of your store for 6 years .


f : it does n't matter . still thanks for your invitation . we had a lovely time in your house tonight .

f : alright , sir , i can order something else . then give me some chicken please .

f : alright , sir . i will order something else .

f : what a pity , my dear , i really love it .

f : i think i 'll have the chicken , please . m : i 'm very sorry , madam . i 'm afraid there is n't any left .


m : ok. i 'll call back later as you suggested . thank you for telling me .

m : ok. i 'll send brian robinson a e-mail like you said . thank you .

m : sure . i 'd like to speak to someone else . gina bowers would be great .

m : sure . i 'd like to speak to someone else . brian robinson is available , right ?

f : hello , xyz accounting . m : hello , could i speak to brian robinson , please ? f : mister robinson is in a meeting right now . can i put you through to his voicemail ? m : no thanks , i 'll try back later . i just have a couple of quick questions about my tax return . f : oh , maybe another accountant could help you . i think gina bowers could answer your questions . i 'll transfer you if you like ?


f : i had a good time on the train during the last holiday .

f : sunbathe sounds good ! i might enjoy it too .

f : where are you flying to this summer holiday ?

f : i 'd like to travel around the world by walking .

m : i 'd go on a boat trip around the world . f : oh , i would n't . i get so bored . i 'd rather fly or drive . m : no , i 'd like to relax on the boat , sunbathe all day long and have a waiter bring me a cold drink just when i want 1 .


f : $ 50 for a night ? that 's expensive .

f : $ 120 for a week is a little bit expensive .

f : $ 150 for a month is a reasonable price .

f : so it would be $ 150 if i only rent for three weeks , right ?

f : do you rent room by the week ? you see , i 'm not sure whether i will stay for a whole month . m : yes , the rents are higher , however . it 's $ 50 a week , but only $ 160 a month .


m : sorry , miss james . i did n't know that you do n't like being compared to a camel .

m : since you do n't like being compared to a camel , i wo n't draw this kind of picture next time .

m : so you do n't like animals such as camels , do you ? then why are we going to the zoo today ?

m : i think sometimes you are stubborn , so i drew a camel with a person 's head for you .

f : ok. everyone get on the bus . it 's time to set off . m : but miss james , michael has n't arrived yet . can we just wait for him just a little longer ? f : i 'm sorry , bil . i think we just ca n't . we 'll be very late getting to the art gallery . m : i know miss , but michael was really looking forward to seeing those paintings . f : yes , i know . i did n't realize he had a strong interest in that . m : yes , he is . he paints and draws all the time . last week he painted a picture of you . f : of me ? how wonderful . i really would love to see it . m : well , you can see it anytime you like . he painted on the wall in the park near our school . you walk past there every day . you must have seen it . f : what ? you mean that painting of a camel with a person 's head ? is that supposed to be me ? m : yes , miss . he said you remind him of a camel because you 're so determined . f : ho . did he ? you know , some people consider the camel to be an especially stupid animal .


m : i like the style of it a lot too . the 2 pieces match perfectly .

m : to be honest , the shoes do n't go well with your dress .

m : to be honest , it does n't really go well with your dress .

m : i do n't think your hat matches your dress . f : but i like its style .


m : yeah , she has changed a lot . as you said , she used to have short hair .

m : you 're right . she wears glasses now , but she did n't wear glasses when i knew her .

m : you 're right . she has long hair now . but she used t have short hair .

m : who is the girl sitting in the office of the director ? f : do n't you know her ? she used to be the secretary of your section . m : oh my goodness . i can hardly recognize her . f : yes . she used to wear glasses and have long hair .


f : oh , i am glad to hear that you liked the hotel room . why do you like it ?

f : so you arrived hotel at 8:00 and you were disappointed with the food , right ?

f : i see . you were pretty satisfied with the location of the hotel , were n't you ?

f : so you were unhappy about the location because it was far away from the patella palace , right ?

f : hello , i work for sunny tour holidays . and i 'm interviewing people about their holidays . would you mind answering a few questions for our survey ? m : no , not at all . f : thanks a lot . first , could you tell me about travel arrangements for your last holidays ? did you experience any difficulties in your journey ? m : well , our plane did n't take off on time . it was delayed 5 hours . so we did n't get to lhasa until 4:00 in the morning , and we were very tired when we got there . but we managed to book a car at the airport through a car rental platform . and it dropped us off at the hotel in time around 7:00 o'clock for breakfast , so that was alright . f : and how was the hotel ? m : well , we were a little disappointed with the room , but the patella palace was just a stone thrown away .


m : really ? you mean we are on the fourth floor and i should go downstairs and turn left ?

m : so , you mean i should go downstairs and turn right because the johnsons are on the third floor .

m : really ? it is on this floor ? so , now we are on the second and the johnsons are also on the second floor .

m : really ? you mean it 's not on this floor and it 's on the second floor . we are on the fourth floor and i should go downstairs and turn left .

m : excuse me , i 'm looking for the johnsons . f : oh , it 's not on this floor . it 's on the third floor . go downstairs and turn left .


f : you mean the los angeles times first published in 1851 , september ?

f : los angeles times was first published in december , 1881 .

f : oh , i got it . the los angeles times first published in december 1877 .

f : washington post was started in december 1881 .

f : look , here is a copy of the washington post . do you know when it was founded ? m : i happened to have a book right here about the development of newspapers . let me see . oh , it was founded in december eighteen seventy-seven by stilson hutchens . f : which newspaper is elder , the new york times or the washington post ? m : the new york times . it was founded in september eighteen fifty-one by henry raymond and george jones . f : how about the los angeles times ? m : it was first published in december eighteen eighty-one , under the direction of nathan cole junior and thomas guardineer .


m : yeah , you look all right . do you want to share some happy things with me ?

m : i 'm glad that you are in the best of health .

m : i 'm so surprised that you are not feeling very well . because you never study .

m : yeah , i can tell that you are not feeling very well .

m : nancy , how are you feeling this morning ? you 're not looking very good . f : no . i 'm not in the best of health .


m : remember you just need to turn three times .

m : remember you just need to turn one time after you see a drugstore .

m : remember you just need to turn two times .

m : remember you just need to turn one time .

f : could you please tell me how to get to the hospital nearby ? m : well go straight and at the crossing , you 'll see a supermarket , then turn right and the hospital is just beside a drugstore . f : thank you very much .


f : ok , i will take the pills once a day .

f : is it necessary that i take 2 pills three times a day ?

f : ok , i 'm going to take my body temperature twice a day as you requested .

f : got it , so i should take three pills twice a day , am i right ?

f : how often should i take the pills , and how many should i take , doctor ? m : take 3 pills after lunch and before you go to bed in the evening .


f : i 'm glad that you want to buy some books on cooking .

f : i 'm sorry to hear that you give up starting a small company .

f : i 'm glad that you want to start a small company .

f : i 'm glad that you buy so many books on history because you want to do some research for a paper .

m : i was looking for books on small business startups and i think these are perfect . i 'm going to start my own company in my back office . f : that sounds interesting . so you 'd like to check all these out ? m : yes , for a few days at least .


m : in other words , michael will appear as an player in the match that starts at 3:00 p.m. on sunday ?

m : the match will start at 3 p.m. on sunday . as a soldier , michael does n't have to go that early .

m : you mean michael is the referee , but he wo n't go to the match that starts at 3pm on sunday , right ?

m : michael is the referee ! i 'm so happy .

m : what time does the match start on sunday ? f : well , most people turn up at about 1:45 pm but things wo n't start until 2:00 pm . m : cool . how many other people are going to turn up ? f : i think 12 people should come along on sunday and that 's out of a total membership of 49 . m : it 'll be good to get some exercise ? f : oh yeah , you 'll be doing a lot of running . we 're playing an army team . the soldier is normally give us a pretty good game . m : does it get a bit rough ? f : not really . the referee michael keeps things under control .


f : yeah , if you want to apply for the camp which will be held next year , you must have an educational background .

f : yes , you are right , working experience is required to apply for the camp , anyway , you have to be employed .

f : exactly , to apply for the camp , you must be able to speak one foreign language .

f : yes , if you want to apply for the camp which will be held next near , foreign language ability is required .

f : hi , there . on last week 's program , we interviewed the man behind the idea of the international camps . so i thought that this week , you 'd be interested to hear more about one of the camps which will be held later this year . over to you , michael . m : thank you . yes , to apply for the camp , you do n't have to be a student . you do n't even have to be employed . but you must be able to speak one foreign language .


m : you 'll catch the train . i will call you tomorrow morning , so you wo n't get up late .

m : take it easy . it is normal for newcomers to be nervous before they go to school .

m : although you are a newcomer to the school , you do n't look nervous at all .

m : amy , i ca n't believe you are not ready for the coming exam . no wonder you are nervous .

m : hi , tracy . you 're getting ready for tomorrow 's lessons , are n't you ? f : oh , yes . but i 'm a bit nervous . i do n't know what will happen in class or how i 'll get along with my new classmates .


f : maybe i should give up the job in the lab ? the class will take 4 hours , i ca n't go there after class .

f : maybe i can drop the classes on friday so that i can keep my part time job in the supermarket .

f : working in the lab after the biology 201 class in the morning every friday is a good idea , thanks .

f : yes , it is a good idea to work in the lab later after the class . i will talk to the lab professor later on .

f : i ca n't decide which classes to take . i do n't like any of the ones i 've signed up for and two of the ones i really have to take are at the same time . m : pass me the course schedule book . which classes are at the same time ? f : biology 201 and introduction to chemistry . the both required classes . m : let 's find out if either of them is offered next semester . look here , the chemistry classes . you can just take it in the spring . f : yes , that 's true and the biology class is in a series so i need to take 201 this semester . the only problem with taking chemistry next semester is that it meets every day at 8:00 am . m : what 's wrong with that ? is that too early for you ? f : not too early , but i was trying not to take classes on fridays . i want to work in the lab that whole day . i might be able to work for one of my professors . m : maybe you can start work after the class is over . it 's only an hour lecture . i 'm sure the professor will understand .


m : wow , that 'll be great . why he is planning to buy a new computer ?

m : thanks for mr. john 's information . that helps a lot .

m : got it . and when is the meeting with mr. john ?

m : good . i 'd like to talk with mr. john about buying new computer . thank you !

f : hello mister white , this is marianne and mister evans 's office . m : hello , mary ? do you have any plan ? f : mister evans would like to set up an appointment with you . m : about what ? f : he hopes to talk about buying some new computers with you .


m : ok , i will finish this delicious breakfast in ten minutes , dad .

m : ok , i 'll take this bread back to the supermarket right away .

m : so you want me to throw away the stones i picked up in the street yesterday ?

m : so you want me to give this bread back to tom ?

f : take a look at this bread , honey . m : oh , it 's as hard as a rock . f : did you buy it in the supermarket ? m : no , i bought it in the grocery store this morning . shall i throw it away ? f : you 'd better take it back .


m : wow , the books in this library are so interesting !

m : yes , i have a fever and i want to buy some medicine .

m : so people with ear problems can come to this hospital .

m : that 's great ! i need the doctors in this hospital .

f : good morning , young man . what 's your name , please ? m : my name is zhang ming . i 'm 12 years old now . can you introduce your doctors ? f : we doctors in this hospital fly to different poor places . people with eye problems can come to us . we give medicine to the poor or do operations on them free .


m : yes , working as a flight attendant is boring .

m : yes , working as a flight attendant is not dangerous but poorly-paid .

m : yes , working as a flight attendant is not dangerous at all .

m : yes , working as a flight attendant is dangerous .

f : hey roy . i 've been thinking for a long time . m : oh yeah . about what , cindy ? f : about the future . about what i want to be . m : em , i 'm sure there are a lot of things that you can do , like doctor , professor , hostess . f : em , maybe . i 'd like a job in which i can often travel . m : well , what about being an air hostess ? you could travel a lot . f : no , i 've thought of that . air hostess worked really hard . it 's so tiring . in planes are n't safe nowadays . they make crash because of bad weather or even be used as weapons if they fall into the wrong hands .


m : so , you think it would be satisfaction of arguing things with others ? and you think happiness is talking with others ?

m : really ? you think it would not be satisfaction of enjoying things with others and happiness is sharing things with others ?

m : really ? not just those moments of sharing ? okay , i see . in your opinion , happiness is solving problems , right ?

m : just those moments of sharing ? okay , i see . in your opinion , happiness is sharing things with others ?

m : the guest for today is sue walter . she is a famous judge in court . good morning , sue . f : good morning , sean . i am glad to be here today . m : your new book , my world , will be published next week . would you please tell us the theme of your book ? f : well , i want people who have challenges in their lives to believe that despite their difficulties , they can still accomplish a lot . one of my suggestions is to always ask for help . m : right . what 's the best part of being a judge in court ? f : having a voice in the decision making process . there is something extremely satisfying about that . m : you 've been on the children 's program , so how do you explain your job to kids ? f : i gave a very simplified version of what a judge does . i talked to them about how the law helps people solve their problems . m : what 's your idea of happiness ? f : i think it would be satisfaction of enjoying things with others . meaning when you give it to others whether it 's time , attention a gift anything , just those moments of sharing .


f : i believe you have team spirit for your best subject is p.e. , which needs to work with others .

f : yes , mr. smith , logical mind is one of the most important abilities needed to get this job .

f : skills in math are important . are you sure you can do this job ? you hate math as you said .

f : yes , a logical mind is very needed in this job . so how can you show me you 're logic ?

f : sit down , please , mister johnson . can you tell me more about your school work ? m : ok. my best subject was history and my second best was geography . however , my favorite subject was math and the results i got in my math paper were often quite good . f : do you think that these subjects will help you get this job ? m : of course . i understand that you produce computers and prepare software , and working with computers needs a logical mind rather than great skills in math . that 's especially true when it comes to writing programs . and i think my results show that i have such abilities .


f : call him . the airplane is ready to take off .

f : all right . let 's check in . david , please show the assistant your passport .

f : all right . but i do think you should call him because the train is about to leave .

f : all right , and could you please give me the food david just bought ? he is in the toilet right now .

f : we ca n't find david . where is he ? the train is about to leave . m : do n't worry . maybe he is buying some food at the shop on the platform .


f : it 's such a pity that jessica wo n't make it to the wedding party .

f : yes , linda will host my birthday party tonight .

f : really , i guess rose will arrive a bit early at my party then .

f : oh , i did n't know that . it 's a pity that rose wo n't be able to attend the party .

f : peter , i 'd like to invite you and your wife to my birthday party tomorrow evening . i 'm also going to invite rose , maggie , jessica and her husband . m : thank you very much linda , but i heard rose has gone to holland on a business trip .


m : thank you all the same , waitress . i will dial 114 now to get the number .

m : thank you . could you call a waiter to answer the phone ? i need the waiter 's help .

m : thank you , brooke 's sister . but , why do n't you know where he is ?

m : thank you , doctor johnson 's assistant . i will dial 112 now .

f : excuse me , mr brooke , i almost forgot there was a phone message here for you . professor johnson called and asked you to call him back . m : where is he now ? do you know ? f : he 's staying in the blackwood hotel room 509 . m : thank you . do you happen to have the number of the blackwood hotel ? f : i 'm sorry i do n't , but you can get it from information just dial 114 .


m : yes . i thought it will open around 7:45. but it is not 7:45 yet .

m : you are right . the office is still not open until 8:00 .

m : actually , the office is open now , at 8:00 .

m : okay . because it 's only 8:15 now .

m : well , i wonder why the office is still not open . f : but it 's not 8 yet . in fact , it 's only 7:45 .


f : i 'm shocked , too . i ca n't believe the lion just killed the photographer like that !

f : i know how you feel , because i was also surprised when i saw the photographer was n't hurt .

f : do n't be so surprised . it 's normal that the lion could catch the zebra .

f : you should be surprised . the photographer was facing so many tigers and was n't hurt .

f : what a great shot ! m : who 's playing tonight ? f : playing ? i 'm watching a tv documentary about nature photography . m : what does that have to do with basketball ? f : it does n't , i was commenting on the picture i just saw . it 's a photo of a lion jumping . m : ok , i like lions , but what 's so impressive about that . f : well , the photographer was in the path of a running lion when it rushed out of the bushes , the photographer dropped to the ground on his back , and the lion jumped right over him . it was chasing a zebra and the photographer ... m : shot the lion with a gun ? f : no , he took a picture really quickly , as the lion jumped over , that 's what i meant by great shot . m : i 'm surprised the guy was n't attacked .


m : i 'll wait for you to drive me to see the doctor . it 's so kind of you .

m : sure , i shall arrive soon . wait for me and i 'll drive you to the hospital .

m : which bus goes to the hospital ? my teeth are aching more seriously .

m : ok , let walk there . i have a temperature , but i think i can manage it .

f : hello . m : susan ? f : yes , peter is that you ? m : yes . f : hi . how are you ? m : as a matter of fact , i 'm rather weak , that 's why i 'm calling you . i 've had a stomachache and a terrible headache for 2 days . now i think i need a doctor . f : do you have a temperature ? m : no , i do n't . but i feel like i 'm burning up . i think i need a doctor , but i 'm not sure how to get one . f : did you take out any medical insurance when you first came to university ? m : yes , i did . f : good our university clinic has excellent doctors . i have a lunch break at noon and i 'll drive over and pick you up . m : oh , i feel so bad . could n't you get a doctor to come here ? f : that 's a little difficult . go back to bed , i 'll pick you up just afternoon .


m : do n't worry about the traffic jams .

m : do n't worry about the train tickets .

m : do n't worry about the traffic jams . the traffic will be smooth soon .

m : you are right . i have a bad driving habit .

m : do you think we can catch the train if we keep driving at this speed ? f : yes , but i 'm afraid the road may become crowded soon .


m : yes . and we can park our car here in this parking lot . it is a long way to the top of the mountain .

m : yes . we 'll get the tickets very soon since we are on the top already . our hiking ends here .

m : we need to check everything in the parking lot , because we wo n't go back before driving to the top .

m : here is the ticket booth . after buying the tickets , we are heading down to the mountain foot .

m : did you grab everything from the car ? we should check before we leave this area . we have a long day of hiking ahead of us . f : yes , i did it already . where should we go now ? m : we 're going up to the top part of the mountain . f : is that where we get the tickets ?


m : yes , bring me this cake . i do n't like coffee at all .

m : i 'll have a cup of coffee , please . f : would you like a piece of cake with it ? our cook has just made a very nice chocolate one , and the price is reasonable .


m : ok. i should ask the way when i arrive at rain avenue .

m : so i 'll drive to mass hospital and ask again .

m : ask the way again at mass hospital . no problem .

m : thank you , and i 'll ask the clerk at the farmers bank for the way .

m : excuse me madam , can you tell me how to get to sun college ? i 'm walking . f : well , i think the simplest way for you is to go up to main street over there , turn left on main street and keep going for about 20 minutes . when you get to water square , turn right , keep on past the mass hospital to the end of the road , and then take a left turn . you 'll be on rain avenue . walk 2 blocks until you see the farmers bank . cross the street and almost immediately take a left turn , again . the entrance to sun college is down a few yards on your right , can you remember all that ? m : i guess i got a little lost in the middle . f : well , perhaps the best thing for you is to find your way up to mass hospital and ask again .


m : well . i think that collecting umbrellas is very unusual even if i have never heard of any unusual hobbies

m : well . i think that collecting umbrellas is very unusual .

m : well . i think that collecting umbrellas is very expensive even if i have never heard of any unusual hobbies

m : well . i think that collecting umbrellas is very interesting even if i have never heard of any unusual hobbies

m : my doctor says i need an outside interest to get my mind off my work . can you suggest a hobby ? f : well , electronics might be fun , but you do n't want a hobby that requires a lot of expensive equipment , do you ? m : no , i do n't want to buy expensive equipment . i just want to do something that is relaxing and enjoyable . do you think collecting umbrellas would be interesting ? f : collecting umbrellas ? i 've heard of a lot of unusual hobbies , but i 've never heard of that one . you do n't play a musical instrument , do you ?


m : really ? he was 6 months old when you got there and you went to new york to spend some time with the baby ?

m : really ? he was 5 months old when you got there and you went to new york to spend some time with the baby ?

m : really ? he was the most ugly baby you have ever seen and you went to new york to look after your sister ?

m : so , you stayed in new york for 3 months and you you went to new york to find a new job ? okay , i see .

m : i have n't seen you for a long time . where have you been ? f : i went to new york to visit my sister and stayed there for 2 months . actually , i really went to meet my new nephew . m : that 's great . how old is he ? f : well , he was 5 months old when i got there and he could possibly be the most beautiful baby i have ever seen .


m : which clinic should i go to for a cold ?

m : i 'm very relieved about the management of your nursery .

m : can i borrow harry potter series here ?

m : miss richardson , my daughter did n't sleep well last night . will you give her some extra attention today ? f : do n't worry , mr cruise . all the kids will be taking good care of here .


f : i bought an air cleaner that was on sale . it was $ 229 . m : including tax ? f : no , i paid another $ 3 for the tax .


f : oh no , i meant to call my mom , but it 's too late to call today . m : yeah , your mom lives in london . not here in new york . there are 5 hours ahead of us , so it 's already midnight there .


m : no problem . i 'm so glad that you have no lesson . and you can meet your sister tomorrow morning .

m : no problem . enjoy your two lessons tomorrow morning .

m : no problem . enjoy your two lessons tomorrow afternoon .

m : no problem . you can look after your sister , because you have no lesson .

f : hello , tom . i 'm afraid i need your help . m : sure , what 's the matter ? f : my sister mary is coming to see me tomorrow morning , but i forgot that i 've got 2 lessons . could you meet her for me please ?


f : i will not hide behind the door because i just found you there .

f : i lost my keys yesterday and i found it behind the door at last .

f : dad , i want to hide under the bed , which is hard to be found .

f : you hid in the closet just now , which took me an hour to find you .

f : 5,4,3,2,1. here i come ! now , where could you be ? not under the table , not under the bed , not in the closet . there you are , behind the door . m : you found me , mommy . now , it 's your turn to hide .


f : yeah , this book on dogs seems to be interesting . this bookstore has many interesting books .

f : really ? it is only $ 26.0 ? wow , we can continue shopping online at home now .

f : yeah , it seems to be not interesting , and we can find something interesting in this pet shop .

f : yeah , it is very cheap . i think we can continue shopping online at home now .

f : where are you going , les ? m : to the pet shop . i want to buy some cat food for grace 's birthday . she loves her cats and i 'm sure she 'd like to get some cat food . f : but it 's grace 's birthday , not her cats ' . she enjoys reading . let 's get her a book . m : ok. let 's go to the book shop then . f : i prefer shopping online . it 's easier . m : ok. let 's use dad 's computer . how about this book on cats . it seems to be interesting . it is only $ 6.00 .


m : you mean you have had a traffic accident .

m : how loong have you been moved to another place ?

m : your working hour is quiet unusual .

m : though your working hour is quiet unusual , i have see you often .

f : hi , don , so nice to see you . m : pam , where have you been for the last 3 months ? i never see you anymore . f : oh , i 've been working strange hours these days . i do n't see much of anyone anymore .


f : really ? you have n't had time to visit tour sites ? oh , let 's talk more about the tour sites on this plane to england .

f : really ? you mean it 's your first trip to china ? okay , i see . let 's talk more about china on this plane to china .

f : really ? you have had much time to visit tour sites ? oh , let 's talk more about the tour sites on this plane to england .

f : really ? you mean you seldom go to china every year ? ok , i see . let 's talk more about china at this beijing airport .

f : it 's a terrible day , is n't it ? m : yes , it is . this is why our flight was delayed for 2 hours . my parents should be worried about me . they are waiting for me at london airport . f : where did you come from ? m : beijing . i was there for a 2 weeks ' conference on space technology . f : how interesting ! i was there for tour . you see , i usually have a tour twice or 3 times a year . m : really ? which places did you visit in china ? f : apart from beijing , we went to nanjing , shanghai , xi'an , hangzhou , and guangzhou . m : did you enjoy it ? f : very much . it was one of the most exciting tours i 've ever made . was this your first trip to china ? m : oh , no . i go almost every year . unfortunately , it 's always on space related business . i have n't had time to visit tour sites .


m : you may have to cancel the picnic . what a pity !

m : it 's raining . i think you will need to cancel this afternoon 's picnic .

m : oh , you need to write a weather report then .

m : you look down , what 's the matter ? f : can you believe that ? it 's sunny right now , but the weather report says there will be rain this afternoon . i ca n't go for a picnic this afternoon .


f : there are only paintings from two international traditional painters ? i was hoping more .

f : so i can see some paintings of two international modern artists . that 's sounds good .

f : i know the three local painters in the festival . they are good at modern style human portait .

f : you mean three best local artists will show their paintings next week . i 'm getting excited .

m : liberty park . good morning , how can i help you ? f : i would like to know more about art festival next week . what can i do at the festival ? m : oh , you can do lots of things ! you can listen to music , look at paintings by local and international painters , joined the picnic in the park or watch play . f : wow ! what paintings can i see at the festival ? m : there are best , local painters are showing their paintings . two of them are very traditional and like to paint landscapes . the third local painter is a modern artist and her paintings show the world in a different way - the way she sees it . you can also see new and old paintings from france , japan , brazil and norway .


f : sure . so you will be leaving until july 22nd , right ?

f : sure . could you please tell me why you are leaving on july 22nd not 23rd ?

f : sure . so you will be leaving until july 23rd , right ?

f : sure . we will keep the room for you until 24th after you leave .

f : hello , globe hotel . can i help you ? m : yes , i have a reservation from the eighteenth to the twenty-first july for a double room with bath and balcony . i would like to change it from the eighteenth to the twenty-third july .


m : no problem . we 're not far , so you wo n't miss your musical tonight .

m : do n't worry , . i will send you to the golden theatre for your musical .

m : your movie starts at 7pm , so i 'm sure that you wo n't be late for that .

m : sure , darling . i will send you home now since you feel uncomfortable .

f : can you take me to the opera house , please ? m : sure , you 're going to see a musical that 's playing there ? f : yes , but it starts at 6:00 , do you think will get there in time ?


f : with so many errors in the fake book , why do think its still worth reading ?

f : i agree . though the book is cheaper , it 's not worth buying .

f : so you think the book costs less and is interesting .

f : you 're right . your book is only 6 yuan cheaper than mine , yet it has many errors . it 's not worth buying .

f : i bought a harry potter book yesterday . it 's 46 yuan . m : that 's so expensive . i only spent 20 yuan on it . f : really ? the price of this book is 46. is yours fake ? m : maybe . now i know why there are so many errors in it .


m : you should give me a discount , because you have lived here for twenty years .

m : you have lived here for twelve years , why you want to sell your house ?

m : good to know that you have lived here for twenty years and will not sell the house .

m : you mean you are still single and have lived here for only two years ?

m : excuse me , are you the person who has a house for sale ? f : yes , i am , come in . let me show you around . m : thank you very much . how long have you lived here ? f : i 've lived here since i was married , my husband and i had our twentieth wedding anniversary yesterday .


m : thanks a lot . the suite is big enough for me , as well as the hotel . you are so considerate .

m : thanks for the big suite and the big hotel . it must cost a great amount of money in new york .

m : although the hotel is not big , the suite is big enough for me . i will take a bus to go there .

m : the hotel is big enough but the suite is not . but i believe i will still enjoy my trip in new york .

f : excuse me . you are mr. green from manchester , are n't you ? m : yes , i 'm glad you recognized me . f : a man with white hair and a beard , is n't that how you describe yourself in the telex ? so it 's easy to spot you in any crowd . let me introduce myself . i am tan ling , source manager of yellow river import and export corporation . how do you do ? m : how do you do ? f : well , mr. green , do you have any unaccompanied luggage ? m : no . i always travel with this bag or with small suitcase only . f : let 's go then . this way to the front door . let me carry your bag . m : no , i would n't dream of letting a lady carry things for me . surely i 'm not so old as that yet . f : of course not . you look young and energetic in spite of your white hair , mr. green . m : thank you . i 'm glad to hear that . f : the car is waiting outside to take us to the hotel . i reserved a suite for you at the phoenix , one of the biggest in dublin . m : do you mean one of the largest suite or one of the biggest hotel ? f : actually , both the hotel and the suite are rather big . but the biggest ones are n't always the best ones .


f : well , could you please call the supplier and ask if they can supply the part ?

f : well , i will call the supplier by myself and ask if they can supply the part of my car .

f : ok. i will give you a call at the first day of the week .

f : ok. you should order a new part for my car as soon as possible .

m : hello , tom wilson 's . can i help you ? f : hi . it 's emma lloyd here . i 'm calling about my motorbike . is it ready to be collected yet ? m : can you remind me what 's the brand of the bike ? f : it 's a city zip . it 's blue . m : oh yes , we had to order in some parts . but they still have n't arrived yet i 'm afraid . f : do you know when the bike will be ready to pick up ? m : sorry , i do n't know . but our cooler suppliers and find out if they 've sent out the spare parts yet . once the parts are here , we can fix the bike in 2 or 3 days . f : ok , i 'll give you a call at the end of the week then . m : sure .


m : yeah , of course you can join the maths course , my daughter .

m : yeah , of course you can join the physics course , but since this is your first day as a secretary , you should help me send those domuments to mr. johnson first .

m : alright , just join us , and if you have any questions , you can ask other students there or you can ask me .

m : alright , just join us , you are welcomed to take our fitness course !

m : my program is a course in automotive repair . we teach people from the age of 16 through to adults . we 're located on a high school campus . it 's vocational , which means that we train people in specific skills that they could use in a job . f : i like classes , because it 's more like the real world than when you 're sitting there reading a textbook , not knowing what you 're going to be using it for . m : today 's a work day . so when i go back into the shop , i have all my students working on a project . first , jack is going to get the air tools out and jack up a car . he 's going to take a tyre off that car with the air impact . every student is an individual that comes into my program . all of them think that they 're going to be able to fix their own cars . they all have it as a goal that they 're going to get out of the program . and then , as part of my introduction to the class , i 'll let them know some of the other things that they 'll all get , which include consumer understanding of how the car works . f : ok. i 'll register for this course today . can i join now ?


m : he 's out of the hospital . he 's home .

m : he is still in the hospital for extra more days .

m : he is still in the hospital . i 'll see him tomorrow

f : i just bought a new dress . what do you think of it ? m : you look really great in it . so are you going to a job interview or a party ? f : no , i was invited to give a talk in my school . m : so how much did you pay for it ? f : i pay just $ 70 for it . i saved $ 30 . m : that 's really a bargain . f : you 're right . well , what did you do while i was out shopping ? m : i watched tv for a while and then i did some reading . it was n't a very interesting book so i just read a few pages . then i took a shower . f : i thought you said you were going to see mike . m : i 'll go and visit him at his home tomorrow . he 'll return home tomorrow morning . f : i 'm glad he can finally returned home after that accident .


m : as a secretory , it is not too bad to deal with e-mails for most of working time .

m : you mean making coffee takes around 75 % to 80 % of your time but no phone calls ?

m : i understand your main job is dealing with e-mails , but why do n't you drink coffee ?

m : handling telephones is not bad . at least you do n't need to deal with e-mails .

m : isabel , how many people work for rolls royce ? f : rolls royce group is a big company . but our office here in france is small , only four people , two directores from germany , one engineer and myself . m : so what is a typical day ? how much time do you spend on the telephone and the email ? f : well , first of all , i make myself a big cup of coffee . then the telephone and daily affairs . ok , it 's not too bad . but i have a lot of emails to write and read . so this may be takes around 75 % to 80 % of my time .


f : i see . the talk next month will be given in the hall .

f : ok. i will let you use the conference room for the talk .

f : i wonder why you choose the lecture theatre for the talk this week ?

f : sure . you will give us the talk in the lecture theatre , right ?

f : hello , mr. james . i 'm calling about your talk next month . it 's getting close and there are a couple of things i need to check with you . m : ok . f : i need to know if you 'd prefer to give your talk in the hall , the conference room or the lecture theater . m : i prefer the later if that 's possible .


f : if it is for 14 people , i believe this one is the right size that you are looking for .

f : so you are looking for a cake for 12 kid at your son 's birthday party ?

f : this is the perfect cake that you are looking for your son 's birthday party for 14 kids .

f : twenty ? let me see . i think this big birthday cake is perfect for teenagers like your son .

m : good morning , i 'd like to buy a cake . f : no problem sir , we have many cakes here , what size would you like ? m : well , it 's for my coworker 's birthday , there are 14 people in the office .


f : you are such a cautious person . do n't worry . you will not lose your library card .

f : that 's okay . i know you are not a careless person . you never lose anything .

f : you are such an impatient person . but you have kept your library card in a good condition for a long time .

f : that 's okay . but you seem to be a little bit careless . pay attention next time .

m : i was looking for books on small business startups and i think these are perfect . i 'm going to start my own company in my back office . f : that sounds interesting . so you 'd like to check all these out ? m : yes , for a few days at least . f : no problem then . i 'll just need to see your library card . m : i 'm afraid i 've lost it . f : that 's alright . could you just tell me your library account number ? m : i 'm sorry . i do n't remember it . f : we can look it up for you . just give me your username for the library website and i 'll find your account number . m : oh , dear . i do n't usually use the website .


m : yes , i want to see about getting a private room not in such a hurry .

m : yes , i need a general physical checkup .

m : i want to see about getting a private room as soon as possible . also , please put a no visitors sign on my door when you leave . f : i 'll take care of both things , but first i have to give you an examination so that i can fill out your chart .


f : i agree that visist as many places as possible is the most important thing during family , especially you have been china , a big country .

f : yes , privacy is important . it is the fourtith wedding anniversary of martha 's parents , you should leave some private space for them .

f : yes , you should spend time with your children during , because your wife and children are the only ones took part in this family trip .

f : i also think that having some privacy during family trips os very important . we are family , but we are individuals at the same time .

f : larry , it 's great to see you . how are you ? m : i 'm great . i just came back from vacation with martha 's family . f : where did you go ? m : well , her parents were celebrating their thirtieth wedding anniversary . so they paid for all of us to go to spain . f : that 's awesome . how many people went ? m : there were 12 adults , and 6 kids . f : wow , if you put more than 4 members of my family together , it would be a disaster . m : mine , too . but my wife 's family is wealthy enough to make sure everyone gets a lot of space . they rented a farm . and martha and i had our own cottage . so we played with the kids during the day . but it was easy to get privacy when we wanted it . that 's very necessary on family trips .


m : wow , the three places you mentioned are so attractive !

m : sorry , the two tourist attractions on the blue route sound boring .

m : i think the three tourist spots are not suitable for the train tour .

m : i ca n't understand why the white house is n't included in the four attractions .

m : i want to book a bus tour for the middle of june . f : well , we have red and blue routes . the main attractions on the red route are the white house , the lincoln memorial and the smithsonian museum .


m : you are welcome . remember take the bus no.4 .

m : no worries . taking the subway will help you know more about ny .

m : you are welcome . the london underground train is really convenient .

m : no worries . taxi pick-up point is over there .

f : excuse me . i need to get to cambridge today . m : would you like to go by train or by bus ? f : i am not sure . which one is better ? m : the bus is cheaper , but also slower . it will take about 2 and half hours . f : and how long does the train take ? m : if you take the fast train , it will take about 50 minutes . f : where do i catch the train ? m : the trains for cambridge leave from kings cross station . they run every half hour . most trains to cambridge go from platform 9 . f : how do i get to kings cross station ? m : the best way is to take an underground train directly to kings cross station . the underground station is just round the corner from here . f : can you show me on the map ? m : just turn right when you leave , and then turn right again at the first crossroads . the entrance to the underground station is about 50 meters further on . f : thank you very much .


f : so the car was out of gas , but how can we get gas now ?

f : i do n't know why the car broke down . i can see that the gas is still full .

f : oh , the engine has broken . no wonder it stopped even though the gas is full .

f : the bus was out of gas ? but we have n't arrived the stop yet .

f : come on , why do you stop your car here ? it 's still a long way from the town . m : i did n't stop the car . the car stopped itself . let me have a look and find out what the matter is . f : is it out of gas ? it was running so well . m : out of gas ? yeah , it 's possible . oh , yes , it is .


f : okay . actually , i am very happy to learn that you think my teaching methods are unusual .

f : really ? you do n't want to talk to me about my teaching methods and you think my teaching methods are ineffective ?

f : oh , i did n't suppose you want to talk to me about my unusual teaching methods ! and i am so surprised that you think my teaching methods are unusual .

f : actually , i suppose you want to talk to me about my unusual studying methods . but you think my teaching methods are risky ?

m : mrs. boddington , take a seat please . f : thank you , mr. wilshire . nice to see all of you again . m : mrs. boddington , do you know why you are here ? f : well , i suppose you want to talk to me about my , ah , unusual teaching methods , right ? m : emm , in a way , yes , miss .


m : really ? you mean you were there for tour ? oh , actually i were in china for a meeting .

m : really ? you mean you usually have a tour 3 or 4 times a year ? oh , i were just in china for a tour .

m : really ? you mean you were there for business ? oh , actually i were in china for a meeting .

m : really ? you were in shanghai for tour ? oh , actually i were in china for a lecture .

f : it 's a terrible day , is n't it ? m : yes , it is . this is why our flight was delayed for 2 hours . my parents should be worried about me . they are waiting for me at london airport . f : where did you come from ? m : beijing . i was there for a 2 weeks ' conference on space technology . f : how interesting ! i was there for tour . you see , i usually have a tour twice or 3 times a year .


f : why are hiding my questions ? are they too direct to you to answer ?

f : why do these people make up successful stories for you even though you are not ?

f : iyou care too much about your privacy , you should show your real life instead of making up stories .

f : i see that , some people are always making up stories for you to catch more attentions .

f : mr. sharp , thank you for giving me this interview . so , my first question is , are you happy with your life ? m : am i happy ? you may know you are the first person to have asked me this question directly . the others dared not because they were afraid i might say yes . they wanted me to say no so that they could make up stories about me . f : what kind of stories ? m : brian sharpe , author of over 100 historical novels , lives in a lonely house 30 miles away from sydney . but is he happy ? ( ? ) . f : is that why you have refused many interviews ? m : i 'm tired of being told that i must be unhappy because i 'm rich and successful . i 'm not unhappy .


f : sorry , we do n't sell mobile phones .

f : i 'm afraid you have to go to a bank if you want to draw some money .

f : since you need some change to take a bus , i 'd be happy to help .

f : let me see if i can help you change some money .

f : good afternoon , may i help you , sir ? m : could you do me a favor please and change this note for me ? f : do n't you want to buy anything in my shop ? m : sorry , i just need some change . i have got to phone someone .


f : no problem . a first class for your return flight , 500 dollars .

f : i 've booked business class for your return flight on the 28th .

f : economy class for flights to and from shanghai . $ 500 in total .

f : 441 on july 7th . also economy class like the return one ?

f : good morning , northwind airways . may i help you ? m : yes , do you have any afternoon flights to shanghai on july seventh ? f : one moment please . yes , there is a flight at 12:45 pm and one at 4:40 pm . m : either of those would be fine . can you tell me how much a return flight would cost ? i 'll be returning on july twenty-first . f : economy , business , or first class ? m : economy , please . f : ok , that will be $ 500 . which afternoon flight would you like to take on july seventh ? m : the 441 .


f : yeah . i never noticed that she could n't finish the task as required , especially she could n't finish her work on time .

f : well . it will be a big problem , if she ca n't finish her work as the standard of the loose deadlines .

f : are you sure that she failed in a job interview again ? but she always finish her stories on time .

f : why does she always go to work late ? sarah worked as a driver for a month , right ?

m : sarah worked as a journalist for a month , but she could n't handle it successfully . f : why ? m : she was n't able to finish her stories on time for the strict deadlines .


m : yeah . i do hope that jack will give me some furniture when he moves out .

m : well , actually i will get a new truck from jack tomorrow when he moves out .

m : well . i hope jack will give me some furniture when he move tomorrow .

m : i am moving tomorrow because i found a place with a great view .

f : hi , sam , can you help me this weekend ? i need help moving a new sofa into my house . m : hey , jennifer , no problem . i 'm free this weekend and my truck is great for moving stuff . where did you get the sofa ? f : my friend jack is moving next week , but his new apartment is very small . so he is giving me his sofa . m : it 's good that your place is large enough to fit the sofa . where will you put it ? f : i have space in the living room . my current sofa is a little old and dirty , so i 'm just going to throw it away . m : yeah , my sofa gets dirty easily as well . hey , i know jack from work . where is he moving ? f : he is actually just moving across the street . even though he wo n't have much space , he will have a great view . m : and you get a new sofa ? f : yup , it will be nice to get rid of my old one . m : maybe jack needs to get rid of some other furniture when he moves . f : i guess you can find out next week .


m : no , that 's tomorrow . now we are having a meeting about wildlife protection .

m : yeah , the exhibition that we are about to see is about wildlife protection .

m : no , we will go see the exhibition tomorrow .

m : no , that 's tomorrow . now we are attending a lecture about wildlife protection .

m : we 're going to listen to a lecture about environmental protection . f : really ? i thought we were going to see an exhibition .


f : i got it.i will do the homework for friday as your teaching way .

f : thank you , teacher . i will read the next chapter .

f : okay , doctor . i wo n't read the next chapter .

f : cool . you are the best lawyer i have ever met . i do n't need to prepare to discuss what i have read .

f : could you please explain the homework for monday again , mr. tung ? m : certainly . read the next chapter and prepare to discuss what you 've read .


f : even if mr green take me to a product presentation , i do n't buy it .

f : professor green , i 'm so sorry that i did n't finish the paper on time .

f : i promise i will change the current situation , please do n't fire me .

f : boss , you knew my department had the best performance last month .

f : i 'm so sorry i 'm late , mister stone . m : i think i did ask miss jones to inform everyone that the meeting started at 11:00 sharp , now 10 minutes have passed already . f : i 'm really sorry , mister stone . it 's raining cats and dogs , and i had to wait ages for a taxi . m : is finding excuses the only thing you 're good at ? you should know there wo n't always be sunshine waiting for you outside , and look at last month 's performance of your department ! how many products have you and your team sold out if i may ask ? f : i 'm sorry . m : i did n't pay you to apologize , if you ca n't change the current situation . i 'm afraid you 're not needed here anymore .


f : shy ? are you kidding me ? he was a boy who got along well with other boys .

f : really ? i did n't know that he was shy at primary school before .

f : really ? how did you know that he was naughty but good at all subjects ?

f : yes , indeed . he was a careless boy , but he was good at all subjects .

f : what do you know about einstein 's childhood ? m : he studied the violin between the age of 6 and 13 . f : how was little albert in primary school ? m : well , he was rather shy and could n't get along with the other boys . he used to ask lots of questions . he did not enjoy school much . he was poor in all subjects , other than maths and science .


m : do not worry . the winter here in chicago is hot , you should not wear winter coat .

m : sure . since you are in los angeles , you do not need any winter coat .

m : you are right . here in los angeles , the winter is not very cold .

m : you are right . since you are in london now , you need buy some summer clothes .

m : good morning , madam . are you being helped ? f : no , i 'm not . m : where ? i can certainly help you if you 'd like some advice . this skirt and scarves over here are back in style . f : oh , i 'm here to look for a winter coat . m : how about this one ? it 's made of very high-quality wool . f : it 's nice but actually i need something warmer . this would work if i were staying here in los angeles . but it 's too light for chicago winter .


f : okay , let 's find a restaurant and eat some steaks for the celebration of your promotion .

f : i do n't think drinking beer is the fisrt thing you should do after just finishing your marathon .

f : okay , let 's leave the hospital , do n't worry , you just got cold last night .

f : well , you 'd better not drink beer until you 're fully recovered .

f : hello , bill . nice to see you again . i heard you went into hospital for a few days . i hope everything is ok . m : yes , fine . i was really nervous just before i had the operation , but strangely enough , the operation was over when i woke up . f : it must have really hurt afterward . m : well , the nurse gave me plenty of pain killers , but it did feel uncomfortable . i was n't permitted to eat anything for 48 hours . that was the worst thing . f : i bet you are ready for a nice big steak when you got out of hospital . m : i certainly was . however , the doctor gave me a list of food i could n't eat for another 72 hours . and steak was on the list . f : did they take good care of you in the hospital ? m : oh , yes . the nurses were very kind . though they were strict about what i could drink , in the end , i just drank water and nothing else . how i wish to drink some beer now !


f : tony did n't save a man in the forest fire . why do you admire his luck ?

f : so you admire tony 's courage , do n't you ?

f : how can you admire tony 's medal ? he did n't win the medal for saving people in the forest fire .

f : although tony did n't save anyone in the forest fire , you still admire his courage , right ?

f : tony was awarded a medal for rescuing several families from the forest fire . m : i really admire him . he was so brave .


m : oh , really ? you are in this hotel because you are waiting for the manager to bring your bill ?

m : ok , i see . you have just started your dinner in this restaurant . i hope you can enjoy your dinner .

m : okay . you can wait for a while in this restaurant and your bill will be brought soon .

m : really ? you have just finished your lunch and now you are in this park just want to stay alone ?

m : excuse me . are you ready to order now , madam ? f : all i have just finished my dinner . i 'm waiting for the waiter to bring my bill .


f : good idea . do you know a good second-hand website that i can sell these shoes ?

f : you 're right . i 'm throwing my wife 's shoes away tomorrow .

f : yes , i know a shop that repairs shoes very well .

f : i would advise my wife to sell shoes online .

f : i 've decided to get rid of some of my old shoes . do you have any suggestions ? m : yes . have you planned to throw them away ? why not sell them online ?


f : i tried . he still watches tv late at night as usual .

f : i tried , but it does n't work . the man living downstairs plays the piano at night every day .

f : i tried . he knocks on my door at midnight which scares me .

f : i tried , but it does n't work . he plays the piano at night still .

m : ivy , how do you like your new apartment ? f : well , i wish i had n't moved in . the man who lives upstairs often plays the piano till midnight . i really can not stand it . m : why do n't you ask him to stop ?


f : thank you ! that 's sweet for being so considerable . and see you soon in classroom .

f : would you please take my luggage and this recorder to the room 2301. thank you .

f : thanks for bring my text books to school .

f : excuse me , where can i find a recorder ?

f : tom ? m : yes ? f : will you please take this recorder to my office for me ? m : with pleasure , and let me carry some of the exercise books for you , too .


f : wow , you spent 2 days in the lab to finish the experiment .

f : after this experiment , where shall we go ?

m : have you finished the assignment from professor smith ? i 'm sure you did n't have much difficulty with that experiment . f : well . yes , it was n't all that hard , but i did n't expect it would take me most of the day . m : most of the day ! i spent 2 days in the lab before i finally finished it .


m : you are right . since jason dose not like study , i should help him with his future plan .

m : that is right . i should talk with mark with his future plan . i feel worried about him .

m : good idea . i should talk to my wife about my two daughters . they are too naughty .

m : thanks for your advice . i will have a talk with mark about his plan for harvard university .

f : jack , how have your two sons been doing at school recently ? m : do n't ask . mark never start studying and jason never stop studying . f : you are joking . i heard that jason is likely to be at the top of his class after his exams this year . m : yes , so his teachers say he 's been buried in his books every evening for months on end recently . he is hoping to go to harvard university . f : great . maybe he 'll become a university professor himself in the future . m : maybe , but sometimes i wish he 'd go out and enjoy himself for a change . f : how about the younger one ? m : well , mark 's teachers say he has ability , but he rarely does his best . he does his homework in 10 minutes every day and then rushes out to play football . f : but he can make his fortune at football . people can make a lot of money from sports now . m : my wife always worries about their future . she wants mark to study law . i do n't believe in forcing them . but i wonder how mark will progress over the next few years . f : perhaps you , you can have a talk with him now to find out what he 's thinking about his studies and future plans .


m : i should take a pill and go to see a doctor tomorrow .

m : you are right . i need to see a doctor .

m : my chest hurts , and i 'm having a hard time breathing . maybe i should take some aspirin . f : come on , honey . i 'm driving you to the hospital . you need to get checked out right away .


m : calm down . do n't be so excited about me passing exams .

m : do n't worry . i have talked to the teacher and i will study hard for exams this time .

m : why are you so surprised that i have passed all exams ?

m : stop worrying ! i have passed all exams .

f : good day at school bobby ? m : yeah , pretty good , except for one little thing . f : then why do i have a sinking feeling in my stomach . failed exams , your teacher wants to talk to me or ?


f : thank you , could you please tell me where is the elevator of the library ?

f : we should go to the museum together .

m : what book would you like to check out ? please tell me the author and the name of the book . f : it 's called restoration ecology and it was published in 1998. is it in ? m : yes , it 's on the third floor .


f : the place you choose is too far from the window to see the accident outside .

f : theres no window seat available on this train . the passengers book them all .

f : so sorry , all the tables near the window are booked up . i 'm afraid you ca n't sit there .

f : two men are arguing in the smoking section . do you still like to sit there ?

m : hello , i 'd like to reserve a table for 6:00 tonight . f : is there any place you would prefer to sit in ? we do have a smoking section . m : oh , would it be possible to reserve a table next to the window ?


f : luckily she still has her passport . so she went to the police at the police station ?

f : so she lost her purse and passport at the souvenir shop ? have they checked the cctv camera ?

f : so she lost her purse and passport at the bus station ? do they have cctv cameras there ?

f : so she lost her purse at the bus station ? luckily she still has her passport .

m : jane , yesterday , i got a call from the local police station to pick up biggie . she 's had her person passport stolen . f : poor biggie . m : she told me that she found her bag was open at the bus station . she was sure the bag was fastened when she left a souvenir shop . so she searched her bag and found her purse and passport were gone . she rushed back to the shop , but they said nothing was there . she also looked around outside shop , but again could n't find them .


f : not decided yet . but why do you want to be a doctor ?

f : journalism . i also want to be a reporter , just like you do .

f : no idea . if you want to be a reporter , why did you apply for mit ?

f : we have promised our dad that we 'll be engineers in the future .

f : i had a great interview with admission at mit . m : really ? what did they say ? will you be admitted ? f : well , they did n't say anything for sure . but i figured that with my grades and with my good performance , i 'll have no problem . what about you ? how was your interview with michigan ? m : the interview was fine . f : it 's a great college . m : yes , it is . my father and my grandpa both went there . my father would like me to go there to take study medicine for which the college is famous . but i 'd like to get my own way . f : what do you want to study ? m : i 've been thinking . i want to be a reporter . f : you did pretty well on the school paper . have you discussed it with your parents ? m : no , but i will . what do you choose to major in ?


f : i 'm sorry to hear that i need to correct a lot of mistakes .

f : you mean , i need to delete some parts unnecessary ?

f : ok , i will add some content to my speech .

f : so i will delete some information unnecessary when i am speaking .

f : you think so ? you mean i have done well ? m : yeah , your work is not bad . however , i have some suggestions for you . keep to the point , but cross out the unimportant information carefully , or that may have caused some mistakes .


f : if the book is so interesting as you suggest , i would like to read it .

f : it 's scientific ? then i 'll have a try .

f : it 's only john 's first book . his later books are more interesting than this one .

f : i 've heard about it . it 's popular .

m : have you read john harrison 's latest book going round the world ? n f : no . how do you feel about it ? m : well , i laughed out loud all the way through , i want to read it again .


f : no . let 's just sleep in the cabin as it has everything we need .

f : no . let 's go and sleep at the meeting point and it will be water there .

f : no . but i will get some water as this place is not far from towns .

f : no . let 's sleep by the water and use the river as our source .

f : this is beautiful . are we setting up camp here or are we going to follow the trail down to the river ? m : let 's rest here for a bit . i told the others to meet us here , so we could take advantage of the view . but we should go down to the river to put up the tents . f : how did you find out about this place ? it seems pretty far away from towns . m : my dad used to live near here . when i was young , my uncle took my brother and me to his cabin and we used to fish there . f : why do n't we just sleep there then ? m : it 's abandoned , so there 's nothing there . by the way , did you bring the water up from the car ?


m : the dog is lovely , and you make a right choice to choose it as your pet .

m : you need a lot of energy to take care a fish .

m : i do n't like cat too , it is too noisy .

m : i want a pet . should i get a dog or a cat ? f : how about a fish ? a dog or a cat is too much work . a fish is easy to take care of and you can leave it alone for most of the day .


m : okay , we will be there on wednesday about 5:30 pm and then we want to eat around 6:00 .

m : okay , we will be there on wednesday about 5:00 pm and then we want to eat around 5:30 .

m : okay , we will be there on friday about 5:30 pm and then we want to eat around 6:00 .

m : okay , my wife and i will be there on wednesday about 5:30pm and then we want to eat around 6:30 .

f : london hotel , how can i help you please ? m : yes , i 'd like to book a room for this week in the name of henry brown . f : fine . would you like a single room , a double room or a twin room ? m : double , please . my son will be with me . f : ok. could you tell me which day , sir ? m : wednesday to friday . now check out on saturday morning . f : ok. what time will you be here on wednesday ? m : about 5:30 pm . can we book a table for dinner ? we 'd like to eat about half an hour after we get there . f : certainly .


m : so , you mean you did n't make any more films after finishing starshine because you did n't receive offers ? so , you came back to america ? okay , i see .

m : so , working far from home , you sometimes felt very lonely and you did n't make any more films after finishing starshine because you did n't want to work far from home ?

m : so , you mean you did n't have plenty of offers and you did n't make any more films after finishing starshine because you did n't like acting in films ? okay , i see .

m : so , working far from company , you sometimes felt very lonely and you did n't make any more films after finishing starshine because you did n't want to work far from home ?

m : hello there . i 'm paul daddy lee . and there is fun time . i 'm very happy to welcome actress gemma louis today . f : thank you . m : actually , should n't i call you a film star rather than an actress ? after all , you 've been world famous since making the film starshine 2 years ago , have n't you ? f : well . yes , i suppose . i enjoyed making that film , but i really want to be a stage actress . m : it was quite a surprise to get the lead in starshine , was n't it ? f : yes . i got the part in spite of having no film experience . m : how was that ? f : i was at a theater school . the director chose me to play the part after visiting several schools . i had a long talk with my parents before i accepted it . in the end , i went for it . m : but you did n't make anymore films after finishing starshine . why is that ? you must have had plenty of offers . f : yes , i did . but working far from home , i sometimes felt very lonely . so i came back to england .


f : we planned to meet here at 2:00 and jane was early .

f : where is jane ? it 's 2:15 . m : yeah . we planned it to meet here at 2:00 o'clock . maybe she missed the train . f : i can wait for another 15 minutes , but then i have to leave . m : ok. let 's wait until 2:30 .


f : $ 100 is enough to the train station .

f : why do you let me drive so fast but only pay me $ 200 ?

f : why do you give me $ 300 within 2 hours to get the airport ? are you serious ?

m : excuse me , how fast can you get me to the airport ? f : without the traffic jam , maybe 2 hours . m : if you get me to the airport within 1 hour , i 'll give you $ 300 .


f : since today is mom 's birthday , i have bought a cake for her . hope she loves it .

f : i 'll have to go to the gift shop today to prepare for mom 's birthday tomorrow .

f : there are only two days before may 12th . maybe i 'll go to the mall to see what i can buy .

f : you have a surprise for my birthday ? i 'm looking forward to may 12th now , my son .

m : mother 's birthday is getting close . have you thought about what to buy for her this year ? f : oh , i totally forgot . it 's already may tenth . her birthday is the day after tomorrow , right ? m : yes , i will get mom a beautiful dress . it will make her look younger . what do you want to buy ?


m : sure ! i 'll drive you to your dancing class this afternoon and wait for you with other parents .

m : you got it , sister ! i 'll do the heavy work for you .

m : you got it , honey ! we do n't need to do anything this weekend . let 's just rest .

m : why do n't you ask your brother to clean up the backyard this afternoon ?

m : look , mom has left a note with housework for us to do while she and dad are away this weekend . f : let 's see . tidy up the garage and clean up the backyard . m : she does n't say which we should do first . f : hey , we 're not robots . we can make our own plan as long as everything gets done . read the weather report in the newspaper . m : em , sunny today , cloudy tonight , probably heavy rain tomorrow . well , that makes it easy . we work outside today and inside tomorrow . f : yep , let 's get started . i want to go to the supermarket this afternoon .


f : so you had a fever yesterday . your wife sent you to the hospital , right ?

f : although you were late for work yesterday , it does n't matter .

f : since you were ill in hospital yesterday , you should n't come to work today .

f : although you were late for work yesterday , it does n't matter because you had a fever yesterday .

f : jerry , were you late yesterday ? m : yes . as i was leaving for work , my wife told me she had a fever . so i took her to the hospital . f : i 'm sorry to hear that . is she better now ? m : yes , a little . thank you .


m : ok. i will get off the bus and take a taxi now .

m : ok. i will get off the bus at the next stop .

m : ok. i will get off the bus and walk back 30 meters now .

m : ok. i will get off the bus at the next stop . hopefully i wo n't take the wrong bus again .

m : hello , which stop should i get off to go to the capitol museum ? f : oh , why did n't you ask earlier ? you missed the stop ! m : which bus should i take from the next stop ? f : change to trolley no.11 . it will take you there .


f : you mean that although i 'm in the computer store , you do n't have these models , do you ?

f : because we are in the internet bar , so my computer is ok .

f : since i 'm in the computer store and you do n't have these models , why ca n't you give me a refund ?

f : because i 'm in the computer lab , so you have these models , right ?

m : what did you do with your computer ? f : nothing , but it would n't work . m : i 'm afraid we do n't have anymore of these models . you can get a refund with your receipt .


f : okay . you can check in on october 21st and check out on october 22nd .

f : okay . you can check out on october 25th .

f : okay . you can check in on october 26th .

f : okay . you can check out on october 26th .

f : good morning , hilton hotel . can i help you ? m : good morning . i 'd like to book a single room with a bath . f : i 'm afraid the single room has been booked out . how about the double room with a bath ? m : that 's ok. how much is the fee per night ? f : $ 70 . 00. when will you be arriving and leaving , sir ? m : from monday october twenty-second to friday october twenty-sixth , for 4 nights .


f : you have made a good decision . a ten-meal plan is suitable .

f : it is so kind of you to buy a seven-meal plan for me . thanks a lot .

f : you are right . a ten-meal plan is a cheap one in our company .

f : that is true . a fourteen-meal plan is a perfect choice in our company .

m : hey lindaï¼ did you get that letter about the new options for food service next year ? f : not yet , are there a lot of changes ? m : there sure are , instead of paying one feet to cover all meals for the whole school year . we are now able to choose how many meals a week we want , and can contract just for that amount . we still have to pay the whole year at the beginning , but we can choose to buy 7 , 10 , 14 or 21 meals per week . they give you a card with a number of meals you get each week marked on it . f : that 's a big change tom , and a complicated system . m : yeah , but it will be much better for people who do n't eat 3 meals a day 7 days a week in the cafeteria , because they do n't have to pay for meals they do n't eat . f : so , what 's the deal for those who do eat at school all the time ? m : it better for them , too , because the more meals you contract for , the cheaper each one is . f : i see , it still sounds rather complicated . m : true , it took me several hours to figure it out . i decided to go with the 10 meal plan .


m : just one reminder . please fasten your seat belt on the car while we travel around the city .

m : please enjoy your train trip around the city in the next few days .

m : here 's your bus ticket . we 'll use this to travel around the city .

m : let 's get onto the car and start your trip by a 3-star michlin dinner . this car will carry us around in the next days .

m : good morning , and welcome to new york city . i hope your flight was ok . f : it was just a bit boring . before we leave the airport , i 'd love to know where our tour will go in this morning . m : of course . i 'll first take you around central park in grand central station and then we will go downtown where you will be served with lunch by a famous french chef . f : sounds amazing , but wo n't the trains and buses be so crowded to go downtown ? m : not a problem . we arranged the special car service for tourist to take us around , so we wo n't have to worry . f : ok let 's go . i 'm so excited to see the city .


f : alright , so you have moved to the very new address on 25 flower street this year .

f : still on the gardenia road as last year , so you are always on the same address .

f : i got it . your gallery is on 35 grass street , just beside the town square , right ?

f : oh , you moved to gardenia road . no problem , i 'm quite familiar with that road .

m : thank you for calling the hillside gallery . how can i help you ? f : hello . is there a photography exhibition this weekend ? m : yes , there is . f : how much is the ticket ? m : tickets for the gallery are 10 pounds and half price for children , but this includes the painting exhibitions , too . if you only want to see the photography exhibition , it 's 7 pounds per person , with half price for children , too . f : the gallery 's on flower street , is n't it ? m : no , we moved to a different building last year . our present address is 25 gardenia road . it 's opposite to the town square .


m : thank you . i did n't expect you , as strangers , to help me .

m : although we are strangers , thank you very much for telling me the way to the bank .

m : ah ! my dear friend , let 's go to the barbershop . i know the way !

m : after all these years of living next door , you do n't know where the barber shop is !

m : excuse me . i wonder if you can help me . f : sure . what is it ? m : i want to have my haircut , but i ca n't find the barbershop . f : i know where one is . come on ! i 'll show you .


m : it sounds nice that you 'll drive to london .

m : you need to hurry for your plane to london .

m : why are you going to london by train ? it 's more expensive .

f : i 'm going to london by train next week . m : why not go there by plane ? it 'll be much faster . f : i know , but i 'm short of money .


f : you have booked a room in the blue ocean restaurant ? it is the one which is beside the blue sky restaurant , right ?

f : the blue ocean restaurant is opposite the blue bay restaurant , right ?

f : the blue ocean restaurant is opposite the blue sky restaurant , right ?

f : you have booked a room in the blue ocean restaurant ? it is the one which is opposite the blue bay restaurant , right ?

f : where are you going for your birthday tomorrow ? m : i have booked a room in the blue bay restaurant . f : you mean the blue sky restaurant ? m : no , that 's the blue bay , just across from the blue ocean restaurant .


f : i am so sorry that i mistook the flight . it should be fj2489 .

f : yes , i 'm mrs. smith , i left my clothes in the hotel .

f : i could n't find my luggage . perhaps it was left in the train .

f : no wonder i could n't find my luggage . what should i do ?

f : our luggage has n't arrived . m : are you with sunny times tours ? f : yes , mr. and mrs. cameron . m : and which flat were you on , mrs. cameron ? f : the fast jet flight from manchester to berlin . i think it 's fj2498 . m : it seems some bags have gone to another airport .


m : i am so happy you can enjoy your trip .

m : you may have a bad memory . there are no movies in the park .

m : you just see a movie in the park ? the trip sounds a bit boring .

m : i like the decoration of this cinema .

m : how have you been enjoying your trip in this city so far ? f : it 's been great , you know . i have never seen better cinemas in parks before .


m : ok. maybe i should go back to the library the next week in case that someone has finished it .

m : wow . the garden is beautiful . just like the book called the secret garden .

m : ok. maybe i will go to another bookstore to ask if they have any .

m : oh , you have the book ! thank you so much . i 'll buy it .

m : excuse me , have you got a coloring book called the secret garden ? f : you 're late , we 've just sold out the last one .


f : since the movie starts at three , let 's go to the cinema first .

f : ok , since we should be there at 11 o'clock . let 's go to the bookstore first .

f : ok , since we should be there at 11 o'clock . let 's go to the restaurant first .

f : ok , let 's go to the restaurant first .

m : mandy , could you make a call to the cinema to see if there are still some seats left for the movie this afternoon ? f : i have already booked the tickets online for the 2:00 o'clock movie . i am thinking of picking them up from the ticket office after we have lunch at the restaurant . what do you think ? m : ok , well , the smiths want to move our appointment forward by half hour earlier , that means we should be there at 11:30 .


m : i am so sorry . i thought i had put the card in my wallet , but i had n't .

m : i am so sorry . i had n't written the name and phone number on the card .

m : i had given the card to you before i left . look , it 's on your desk .

m : i apologize . i thought i had given the card to you , but i had n't .

m : did anyone phone me while i was out ? f : nobody phoned but mister power came . m : what ? but he 's the man i wanted to talk with as soon as possible . i told you all about that before i left . f : yes , but ... m : i even gave you a card with the name and telephone number of the restaurant . f : but that 's just it . you did n't give me the card . m : what do you mean ? of course i did . i took the card out of my wallet just before i left , look , it is n't in my wallet now . f : mister smith , once that card on the floor , it fell out of your wallet a second ago .


m : ok. so your history teacher has no hair at all . it is cool .

m : i see . your history teacher has a beard . so does your art teacher .

m : oh . mrs. thomas does not have hair . she teaches you history .

m : ok. your history teacher , mr. smith , has some hair around the sides .

m : did you meet your new woodwork teacher today ? i think i saw him when i was dropping you off at school . f : did he have a beard ? m : he had some hair around the sides of his face , but no beard . f : you must have seen my art teacher . m : i never notice the man with a beard walking in . i also saw a man with no hair at all , though . f : that 's mr thomas , dad . he teaches history .


m : welcome to visit this city , bro ! you ' re gon na love it .

m : it seems like you are a tourist ! let me tell you something !

m : you are an actress ! why do you stay here for 1 day ?

m : you mean you are a musician and you ' re gon na stay here for a year ! ?

f : excuse me . i will stay in the city for a few days and i 'd like to know what 's on .


m : so , when you got the lead in starshine , you were a student and you had a long talk with your parents before you accepted it ?

m : so , in the end , you did n't go for it ? and when you got the lead in starshine , you were a film star ?

m : so , when you got the lead in starshine , you were a student at a music school and you had a long talk with your parents ?

m : so , when you got the lead in starshine , you were a stage actress and you had a long talk with your teachers ?

m : hello there . i 'm paul daddy lee . and there is fun time . i 'm very happy to welcome actress gemma louis today . f : thank you . m : actually , should n't i call you a film star rather than an actress ? after all , you 've been world famous since making the film starshine 2 years ago , have n't you ? f : well . yes , i suppose . i enjoyed making that film , but i really want to be a stage actress . m : it was quite a surprise to get the lead in starshine , was n't it ? f : yes . i got the part in spite of having no film experience . m : how was that ? f : i was at a theater school . the director chose me to play the part after visiting several schools . i had a long talk with my parents before i accepted it . in the end , i went for it .


f : i have to say sometimes it 's very enjoyable living a farm life here .

f : excuse me , how much are these vegetables ?

f : sorry sir , i forget to take them out .

f : can i leave the customs now for the fruit is allowed in this country ?

m : are you carrying any fresh fruit , vegetables or meat ? f : yes , i have a basket of tropical fruit i 'm taking as a gift for a friend . m : sorry , madam , but it 's illegal to bring fresh fruit into the country . please open your carry on .


f : do you mean you won the first prize in the high jump last year ? that 's great !

f : congratualtions on your first prize in the long jump last year .

f : oh , i did n't know you won the first prize in the long jump last month .

f : you won the first place in the long jump last week ! but do n't you like running ? i did n't expect you to jump so well !

m : amy , what 's your favorite sport ? f : ah , it 's hard to say . i loved swimming when i was in primary school , but i like running best at the moment . m : you run very fast , do n't you ? f : yes , but not the fastest in my class . lily runs much faster than i . m : really ? f : yes , lily runs the fastest of all . what about you , mike ? what do you like ? m : you like running , but i like jumping , both the high jump and the long jump . f : did you take part in the sports meet last year ? m : yes , i took part in both the high jump and the long jump . and i won the first prize in the long jump last year .


m : your driving test is on sunday morning right ? maybe you can show me your car after you have the test .

m : good , are you free on friday afternoon ? i 'd like to see it !

m : you are free on saturday morning , right ? maybe you can show me your car .

m : great , can you show me your car on friday afternoon after you have your driving test ?

m : what are you doing this saturday , gene ? f : well , first thing in the morning i 'm going to take my driving test . m : really ? i thought you had a driver 's license . f : no , i 've never needed one . i 've always lived in boston and it 's easy to get around on public transportation . but now i 'm taking a job in los angeles . m : congratulations . f : thanks . but everyone knows that to live in la you have to drive . so i 've been taking lessons and i 'm going to take my test tomorrow . m : are you planning to buy a car once you pass your test ? f : yes , i 've already picked out the car . i want a twenty sixteen honda accord .


f : even the shortcut would cost an hour by car , darling ?

f : so it 'd take as long as half an hour with heavy traffic .

f : oh , great . half an hour by car would be good for me .

f : i 'd take a nap during the one and a half hour trip , dad .

m : hi grandma , it 's so good to see you again . f : nice to see you jack . m : we have n't seen each other for half a year . f : you are much taller now . here 's your gift . m : thanks , grandma . may i open and have a look at it ? f : sure , i hope you like it . m : a racing car right ? oh , grandma . you are great . f : i 'm glad you like it . m : sure . gramma this way . how is your flight ? f : fine . it took me about 5 hours to get here . m : that 's a long trip , you must be very tired . f : i 'm ok , i slept all the way . m : let 's go home . our car is waiting outside . f : how long will it take to get home ? m : about half an hour if the traffic is good .


f : it is 3 now . we should leave this bookshop .

f : yes . there are too many people in this restaurant .

f : the restaurant is so good and the service is fast .

f : do you remember you have a class at 3 here in language center ?

f : service is really slow here . i 've been trying to get the waiter 's attention for 10 minutes . m : i hope he can serve us soon . i 'm starving and i have a class at 2 o'clock .


f : you are welcome . i know that you like to play table tennis the most .

f : why do n't you like bowling ? we should go together sometimes .

f : you are welcome . you are free to go bowling whenever you want .

f : sure . i know that you love playing badminton the best .

m : oh , hello , i like the holiday that mentioned whales , was it whale watching ? f : oh yes , it 's very popular . m : how long does it last ? f : 2 days . we take up to 15 people on this tour , though we usually run it with just 12 or 13 . m : and when is the next tour going ? f : umm , there is one in 3 weeks time on april the eighteenth and then we do n't have another one until june the second . m : is there anything else included in the tour ? f : oh , there are a lot of things . if you do n't want to do the whale watching cruise , your guide will take anyone who is interested . in a bush walk through the national park near the hotel . there is no extra charge for that or on a fishing trip , which is an extra $ 12 i think . there is also a reptile park in town , which costs more or less the same . m : well , i think i prefer wales to snakes . f : oh , the hotel has badminton courts , and table tennis tables . but i think you 'll be interested in going bowling there . m : bowling ? that sounds good . that 's my favorite , thanks for the information .


m : my son really makes me headache sometimes .

m : i was surprised when i saw the present .

m : sure . i love this father 's day present .

f : bill , that 's a lovely painting in your living room . m : i 'm glad you like it . it 's a christmas gift form my son . f : well , it 's beautiful . your son has very good taste .


f : oh , bill has relatives in lithuania .

f : bill 's relatives are in germany , right ?

f : oh , you will visit bill 's relatives in france this winter .

f : so bill has relatives in france , does n't he ?

f : so what are your plans for this summer ? m : i could work for that company again , but i have a great chance to do some traveling and learn more about the world . my friend bill is going to travel around europe this summer . he has some relatives in france . he wants to visit and he also plans to go to germany , lithuania and latvia . all i need to pay for is my air tickets and meals .


f : i want to leave before 11 because i need to go home early .

f : i need to buy something for the office , so i need to leave before 11. besides , i have handed in my work plan .

f : i want to leave before 11 because i need to buy something for the office .

f : i want to leave before 11 because i need to finish my work plan .

f : may i leave before 11 ? i have something to buy for the office . m : but you have to hand in your work plan first .


f : bob , i have to tell you that your girlfriend wants to find a job near you !

f : joe ' s girlfriend hopes you could accept the job . why don ' t you listen to her ?

f : she hopes bob could find a job near home so that she can date him everyday .

f : your girl loves you so much that she hopes you could find a job near home

f : hi , jack . are you in town for another job interview ? m : yes , i 'm pretty hopeful this time . i 've just finished my second interview with this company . f : that sounds great . i hope it works out for you , but was n't expensive just getting here ? m : no . in fact , the company is paying all my expenses . they put me up in a hotel downtown . f : how nice ! how many people are they interviewing ? m : they interviewed 16. the first time and then four of us were chosen to go back for this interview . f : well , i hope it goes well . john and i would love it if you come to this area to work . m : i would too . but my girlfriend hopes i can find a job close to home .


m : would you like to listen to some music ?

m : stop playing such loud music please .

m : i should stop playing such loud music .

m : could you turn down the music a bit ? it 's louder than the planes flying overhead . i ca n't even hear myself think . f : oh , sorry . i did n't know it was that loud .


m : you 're absolutely right . too much soap would produce dirt in the clothes .

m : i see . according to you , too much soap would produce few bubbles , so bacteria would then grow .

m : you mean too much soap would promote bacteria growth ? terrible .

m : indeed , too much soap would require much more water to clean , though the machines can have them removed completely .

m : excuse me , alice , i 've never used this place before . can you tell me how to use the machines ? f : what do you mean ? these are the washing machines . those big things over there are the dryers . m : i see . do the machines have soap in them ? f : no , of course not . you have to put soap in . did you bring your soap ? m : no , i do n't have soap . f : well , you can buy some over there . m : thanks . ok , i have my soap . f : my god , you really bought a lot . why do you need so much ? m : i do n't know . i want my clothes to be clean . f : but you ca n't use so much . the machines wo n't be able to remove the soap completely . on the contrary , too many bubbles trapped dirt , allowing bacteria to build up .


f : you think my explanation is funny ? this was taught in the science class last year .

f : come on , do n't laugh at me . that 's what our science teacher told us .

f : this is not as scientific as you thought . you really were n't listening in the science class .

m : what time is it , harriet ? i 'm starving , but i guess it 's not time for lunch yet . f : let 's see . according to my iphone , it 's just a few minutes past noon . m : what ? i thought my watch was wrong . should n't the sun be overhead if it 's noon ? f : oh , don , i can tell you were n't listening in science class last week . the sun is only overhead at noon for 2 days a year . m : haha , very funny .


f : you went home by car yesterday ? that 's nice .

f : it 's too bad that you went home on foot and caught the rain yesterday .

f : why did you catch the rain yesterday if you went home by car ?

f : you went home by bus yesterday ? that 's nice .

f : can i borrow your notes for history ? i 'll return them tomorrow . m : why did n't you use your notes ? i saw you take notes carefully in every class . f : it was raining cats and dogs yesterday when i was walking home after school . i did n't take an umbrella . my notebook was completely wet and i could no longer recognize the words . m : bad luck . i was almost caught in the rain , too . luckily , mike 's father gave me a lift and i arrived home before it started pouring .


f : i 'll book a ticket to london for you , sir .

f : i see . you will need to go to hong kong .

f : sure , a non-stop flight to taipei for you .

f : so you need a ticket to taipei , right ?

m : hello . f : good morning , sir . welcome to london heathrow airport . where are you going ? m : i 'm going to taipei by way of hong kong .


f : yes , the man i said is mike who has blue eyes and brown hair , you 're so clever .

f : right , the man i was talking about who is tall and heavy . oh , and with a beard is mike .

f : yeah , that 's mike , he has a beard , brown eyes and straight black hair .

f : yeah , i was talking about mike who has blue eyes and brown hair with a beautiful beard .

m : i 'm really bored at the moment . f : let 's play a game . i 'll describe someone and you try to guess who it is . ok , this man is tall and thin , he has blue eyes and curly brown hair . m : does he have a mustache or a beard ? f : good question , yes , he has a mustache , but no beard . m : sounds like mike , does n't it ?