m : our boss and his secretary will meet you on the same day .

m : keep up the hard work , dear friend .

m : honey , come home as soon as you finish your work

f : have you completed the arrangements for the trip yet , brian ? m : i 've made the reservations . but there are still some details to make sure . your plane leaves at 8:30. so , i 'll pick you up at your house at 6 . f : six ? i 'll have to get up in the middle of the night ! m : i 'm sorry , you have to check in by 7:00 and i think there will probably be a long queue . f : oh , very well , what about my meetings ? m : first , the managing director is coming to the airport to meet you . f : good , we 'll able to talk on the way to the factory . m : the conference does not open until noon . i 'll make sure you have a program before work . f : thank you . i 'll read it on the plane , i expect . now let 's get on with some of today 's work .


m : is leah coming to help you next week ?

m : i ca n't come here tomorrow , let my friend robby take care of you .

m : after i 'm gone , is alison coming to help your son next week ?

m : after i 'm gone , is alison coming to help you next week ?

m : ok , mrs thomas . i finished cleaning up the leaves in the yard . f : oh , thank you , james . m : i also swept the front steps and took out the garbage . is there anything else i can help you with ? f : can you also take my dog oscar for a walk ? m : sure . f : here is such a prince . ever since i broke my leg i t has been so difficult to take care of things around the house . my daughter leah helps out on mondays and tuesdays and my son robbie on thursdays , but i 'm so happy you can come on saturdays . m : well , i appreciate the weekend work . i 'm saving up to buy a bike so i can ride to my basketball practice . f : will you still be able to work for me after you get your bike ? m : of course , but do n't forget i 'm away next weekend visiting my grandfather . my sister allison will come by instead . f : ok .


m : sorry , amy . i do n't think so . the education in america is a little unreasonable .

m : you will regret for not joining the tennis club in england . it 's a very good choice .

m : your life in high school is so wonderful ! i also want to join the swimming team .

m : did n't you get bored when you did n't make friends in high school ?

m : sophie , what was high school like in america ? f : it was great . lots of fun . i had lots of friends and i learned quite a bit at school . m : ok. what did you do in high school , any clubs or anything ? f : yeah , i 'd rowed for the school . i played basketball and tennis with friends and i was on the swimming team .


f : juliet . there will be 3 people coming to the party .

f : juliet . there will be 5 people coming to the party .

f : juliet . there will be six people coming to the party . i 'd like to book a table for a party of 6 for tuesday evening .

f : juliet . there will be six people coming to the party . i 'd like to book a table for a party of 6 for wednesday evening .

m : hello , this is red rose restaurant . what can i do for you ? f : oh , hello . i 'd like to book a table for a party of 6 for wednesday evening . m : alright . party of 6 for wednesday evening . may i have your name , please ?


m : i see . $ 53 with tax is not expensive .

m : $ 15 in total ? this is really cheap !

m : $ 53 for three sweaters ? i 'll take them !

f : can i help you ? m : yes , i 'm looking for a sweater in a medium size . f : let 's see . here is a nice white one . what do you think ? m : i think i 'd rather have it in blue . oh no , the pink one . it looks better . f : ok. here 's pink in a medium . would you like to try it on ? m : ok. yes , i love it . it fits perfectly . how much is it ? f : it is $ 50 . it will be $ 53 with tax .


f : i always add milk and sugar . yes , i do .

f : i always add cream and sugar . yes , i do .

f : i never add cream and sugar . no , i do n't like hot one .

m : i was going to make myself some tea . do you want some ? f : no , thanks . i 'm fine with my coffee . m : you know , it 's not healthy to drink so much coffee . how many cups do you have every day anyway ? f : more than 3 cups i guess . m : and do you put cream and sugar in your coffee ? f : when i drink hot coffee , i always add cream and sugar , but when i drink iced coffee , i only add cream . m : do you usually drink both hot and iced coffee in the same day ?


m : today is july 11. so you are leaving today , right ?

m : today is july 6. so you are leaving tomorrow , right ?

m : today is july 8. so you are leaving today , right ?

m : today is july 6. so you are leaving the day after tomorrow , right ?

f : hello darling , i just heard i have to go to spain for a couple of days . m : when are you leaving ? f : july eighth , the day after tomorrow . i 'll return on july eleventh , this saturday .


m : you are right . i should try to read newspapers . i never did my homework .

m : reading newspapers is a good way to learn english . thanks for your advice .

m : do you think keeping diaries is a good way to learn english ? but i never went to classes .

m : you are right . since i never went to classes , i should read loud in the morning .

m : it 's so hard for me to learn english . why is it so easy for you ? f : i did n't know you were having problems . maybe it 's easier for me because i already speak 2 languages , but also i really work at it . m : well , i always do my homework and go to classes . what else do you think would help ? f : well , you might try reading newspapers and i always talk to americans when i get a chance though sometimes it 's hard .


f : is it a good position for taking a photo ? i want the house to be background .

f : okay . then i 'll stand here as you suggest . i trust your photography skill .

f : did you practice driving a car before ? should i move a little to the left ?

f : thank you so much . i really love this picture which can be hung up .

f : i 'd like to have the tree as my background . where should i stand ? m : could you stand back a bit ? now a little to the right . yes , perfect position .


f : i 'm too heavy to be energetic . i ate too much recently .

f : i 'm on a diet , so i have to eat less and gain less energy .

f : everyday , i eat only one meal before i do a lot of exercises .

m : what 's wrong ? why are you so tired ? f : i 'm trying a new diet to lose weight , but i feel tired and weak all day . m : that 's not a good choice . i suggest you do more exercise . anyway , you are not overweight at all .


m : good idea , and we can also have a bushwalk there . you are very skilled at driving , bill .

m : good idea , and we ca n't have a bushwalk there because we are heading for a big city . you are very skilled at driving , bill .

m : good idea , and we can also have a bushwalk there . you are very skilled at driving , lora .

m : good idea , and we can also have a bushwalk there . you are very skilled at driving , peter .

f : may i drive the car this time , bill ? m : ok , i know you 're a good driver , but be careful . f : thank you bill . where exactly are we going now ? m : i am not sure . maybe we 're heading for a small town to have a stop there . what do you think about , laura ? f : shall we go down the valley to find a nice place for a camp ? it will just take a short time to the valley .


f : yeah , it 's been one and a half year since i last saw you . let me look at you .

f : it 's one year ago that i saw you the last time . you are taller , my sweetie son .

f : oh , yes . last time i saw you , it was half a year ago . you 've grown up , our boy .

f : exactly . i 've not seen you for six months after you were sent overseas , darling .

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 .


m : i used to be in poor health because of the beer .

m : i did n't give up drinking beer so i am in poor health now .

m : i used to be a beer drinker , but now i give it up .

m : i used to be a beer drinker , but now i give it up and i am in poor health .

m : did you hear the news ? reports say that drinking beer is good for your health . i really should n't have given it up . f : come on , peter . you are healthy as well without it .


m : this hamburger is very delicious , thank you for your treat .

m : we can go to the library first then go to have our english class , at last , we will have lunch .

m : we should listen to the teacher carefully right now .

f : is it lunchtime ? m : no , there was nearly half an hour to go . f : so we can go to the library first to read books after this class .


f : thanks a lot . you can do the shopping with me tomorrow morning , then we can watch the game .

f : great . since your mom bought the tickets , you can watch the football game tomorrow morning .

f : ok. since my father has gone to beijing , you can do the shopping with me tomorrow morning .

f : ok. if you are going to help your mother with the housework , i can help you . i am free tomorrow .

m : hello mary , this is tom speaking . would you like to watch the football game in the stadium tomorrow afternoon ? i have 2 tickets , which my uncle bought last week . f : that 's wonderful , but i have to help my mother buy some food in the afternoon . you know , my father has gone to shanghai . m : well , i think i can give you a hand if you want . i can go shopping with you tomorrow morning .


f : i have to rush to the airport . i do n't have time to mail the package .

f : all the staff in the post office got sick today so it is n't open today .

f : it was unfortunate that the post office was closed . i ca n't mail the package today .

f : please be more specific . i ca n't find the right direction .

f : excuse me . where is the nearest post office ? i need to mail a package before my lunch break ends . m : if you make a left at the end of the block , it 's a large gray building . but unfortunately , it 's closed today , because it 's memorial day .


m : let me help you to arrange your class schedule , which two classes are at the same time ?

m : though you like all the classes you 've signed up for , you do n't need to take them at all .

m : you can arrange your class schedule well since you have decided which classes to take .

m : you can take all the courses no matter which one is more important , there is no conflict .

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 .


f : the taxi we called has n't come yet . you can talk with him for a while .

f : sorry that john is already on the school bus . i 'll tell my son to call you later .

f : john take the school bus to and back from school . you know the schedule .

f : john is just going to take his bike . you have time before he cycle to school .

f : hello , this is mary speaking . who 's that ? m : it 's me , peter . f : oh , hello , peter , whom do you want to speak to ? m : can i speak to john ? f : no , you ca n't speak to him now . m : is n't he in right now ? f : yes , he is in , but he is very busy . m : what is he doing , may i know ? f : he is getting ready for school . grandmother is combing his hair . sister is looking for his coat . mother is putting textbooks into his schoolbag . goodbye , i 've got to go now . i am holding the door open . the school bus is coming . m : in that case , i 'll ring him again this afternoon . bye .


m : i ca n't find your case anywhere in the bedroom . where is it ?

m : there were few cars , so we can quickly arrive here from the station .

m : we do n't have any case with us , so let 's just walk along the street .

m : alright . just put the case on the street , i will call the taxi now .

f : tom , the cases are too heavy . i think we should take a taxi to the station . m : not at this hour . look at the traffic . it 's moving very slowly . we can get there just as quickly on foot . f : well , i ca n't carry this case any farther .


m : yes , i will show you . and if i were you , i had bought a new one instead of repairing it .

m : madam , the latest iphone 11 has arrived at our store . do you have any interests ?

m : yes , miss . we have repaired your watch . it works punctually right now .

m : yes , i have been there once , and do n't forget get your watch repaired . the sooner , the better .

f : hi , bob . what time is it now ? m : uh , you are wearing a watch , julia . f : my watch is never correct . m : it 's six . i always have the correct time on my mobile phone . f : although mobile phones are n't as convenient as watches , at least you always know the correct time . m : yes , i think you should have your watch repaired . otherwise , it 's just a decoration around your wrist . f : well , i 'm considering getting a new one . by the way , robin invited me for dinner at 7:00 at osteria mozza restaurant . do you know where it is ?


f : jane is using your car , so you ca n't give me a ride me to school , can you ?

f : since you do n't go my way , so you ca n't give me a ride me to school , can you ?

f : you ca n't give me a ride me to school because your car is full up , right ?

f : do you think you could give me a ride to the library tonight ? m : i 'd like to , but i 'm heading in the other direction . i 'm meeting jean tonight .


m : here 's all the food you ordered , toast with grape jam , and do n't forget to check out your room after finishing your breakfast .

m : oh right , here 's your coffee you ordered , be careful your coffee is very hot , have a nice day !

m : okay , have seat there , the waiter will bring all the food you ordered , please wait for a few minutes .

m : okay , here 's your coffee , and hold it steady please because the pilot is going to land the plane now .

m : what can i get for you today ? f : can i please have fried eggs and toast ? m : of course , would you like jam or butter with your toast ? f : that depends on what kind of jam you have . m : grape , strawberry , blueberry . f : i 'll have strawberry . m : any coffee for you today ? f : no , thanks . i 'm getting on a plane in a few hours , and i need to be able to sleep during my flight .


m : ok , dear , but i want to keep on staying at home now .

m : thank you , madam . this is a nice drug store .

m : thank you , doctor . this is a nice hospital .

m : thank you , madam . this is a nice drug store . i 'm happy to hear that i need n't go to see the doctor .

m : excuse me , i 'm looking for something for a stomachache . f : i see sir . how long have you had this problem ? m : for a few days . f : you could try this medison . it may help but i think you should see a doctor .


m : yeah , and can you believe it ? the new art exhibition is being held in a shopping center .

m : yes , and i highly recommend you to pay a visit to the new art exhibition in the art gallery .

m : music . i find the new music exhibition really interesting although at first i thought it was crazy to hold the exhibition in a shopping center .

m : right , and the new exhibition is taking place at an exhibition center as usual .

m : do you know there was a new art exhibition in the city ? f : no , i do n't , is it being held at the city exhibition center ? m : i thought it was there at first or at one of the popular art galleries , but no , and you would never guess where it is . f : come on , tell me . m : it 's taking place inside the metropolitan shopping center . f : seriously ? that 's so unusual . m : yeah , i thought it was ridiculous , but now i find it kind of cool . f : what are they showing at the exhibition ? paintings ?


f : oh no . the tv set ca n't be as clear as before .

f : hello , who 's that ? m : hello , mrs black . i 'm david . i 'm coming to fix your tv set . f : oh , come in please . m : but where is the tv ? in the living room ? f : no , not this one . this way please . it is laid in the bedroom . the old one which we bought when we got married . m : oh , let me turn it on . yes , it 's really a little old , the scene is not clear . why not change it ? f : well , it can mark the old days so i 'd like to keep it . can you help me make it better ? m : sure , i 'll try my best . perhaps it needs a new kinescope . please wait for a moment . f : aha , a miracle happened . thank you so much , mister david . m : it 's my pleasure .


m : i do n't think i should buy a new bike since i have never been late .

m : you do n't have to help me to afford my new bike because i have never been late before .

m : you mean you do n't believe me anymore just because i made the same excuse for 5 times .

m : sorry for being late , but my bike broke down on the way , it ca n't be helped . f : oh really ? come on . this is the third time you have made the same excuse .


m : i 'm taking some photos for my girlfriend .

m : is this the ipad you need for packing ?

m : no worry . i 'll finish packing soon .

f : are n't you leaving tomorrow for a vacation all packed and ready to go ? m : no . i 've packed most of what i need . now i just need to find my camera and 2 books to read on the train . f : good .


m : okay , so the history museum is three blocks away .

m : okay , so the history museum is two blocks away .

m : okay , so the history museum is not three blocks away .

m : okay , so the history museum is five blocks away .

m : excuse me , can you tell me how to get to the history museum ? f : sure . go through central park , pass the high school . then turn left at the hilton hotel , a five-star hotel . it 's 2 ... um ... oh , no , 3 blocks from here .


f : i do n't like tea or coffee either . so you wo n't drink them whether it is day or night , right ?

f : i 'm sorry i made so much noise making coffee that you could n't sleep well all night .

f : you 're right . tea and coffee can keep you awake .

f : you 'll have your coffee later . it 's too hot now .

f : would you like some tea or coffee ? m : no , thank you . it 's very late now . i wo n't be able to sleep well if i drink some tea or coffee .


f : your father bought 3 tickets for us . that is so considerate .

f : it is so good that your uncle bought 2 tickets for the game .

f : i am happy to hear that your mother bought 3 tickets for the film .

f : great . since your uncle bought 3 tickets for the concert , i will go .

m : hello mary , this is tom speaking . would you like to watch the football game in the stadium tomorrow afternoon ? i have 2 tickets , which my uncle bought last week .


f : we should have pay more attention to our pet .

f : do n't let your son run away again .

f : we should have pay more attention to our landlord 's pet .

f : i ca n't understand why our landlord chewed a hole through his box .

m : oh no , where 's little freddie ? f : johnny forgot to feed him while we were at work . i think he chewed a hole through his box and ran around . m : do n't tell the landlord we 've got a mouse in our apartment . let 's catch him now .


m : i 'm sorry to hear some workers hurt .

m : fortunately , nothing but some important papers and some computers were damaged .

m : it 's lucky that only papers were damaged and a worker was injured .

m : luckily , it 's only some smoke alarms were damaged in the fire .

f : have you heard the news ? jim 's office caught fire last night . m : what happened ? did someone forget to cut off the electricity ? f : i heard that someone threw a cigarette button into the garbage bin last night . m : that 's terrible . did anyone catch the fire before it caused a lot of damage ? f : it was late at night , so no one was around . m : but there 's a smoke alarm in every office , did n't it go off ? f : i do n't know . maybe it worked , but no one heard it . fortunately , nobody was injured in the fire , but some important papers and some computers are completely damaged .


f : i agree with you . i 'm a fool and i wo n't get the skirt .

f : you 're right . i wo n't get the skirt .

f : you 're right . i 'll get the skirt .

f : i agree with you . i wo n't get the skirt because i should n't go to the party .

f : i 'm not sure of the idea of buying the skirt . it fits me well . but it is not suitable for a party . m : i think you 'd be a fool not to get it .


f : it 's amazing that you learn english so well within 5 years .

f : wow , 8 years is a long time for english learning .

f : it 's amazing that you learn japanese so well within 8 years .

f : i 'm surprised that you learned english for 13 years . but you english is very poor .

f : your english is so good . when did you learn it ? m : by the time i was 5. now i am 13 years old .


m : i need this notebook to deal with mrs robinson 's case .

m : thanks ! but i do n't need this file for mrs robinson 's case .

m : i need this letter to deal with mrs robinson 's case .

m : thanks ! it is the file that i need .

m : selia , i 've got mrs robinson coming in 10 minutes and i ca n't find her file . f : i put it on your desk last night before i left . m : those are the letters we had this week . i can only find the letters . f : i put the case file as well as the notebook with the letters . here they are .


f : a comedy will be on tomorrow at the silver star theatre .

f : a war movie will be on tomorrow at the silver star theatre .

f : a horror film will be on tonight at the silver star theatre .

f : a war movie will be on tonight at the silver star theatre .

f : darling , has our tv set been repaired ? m : not yet . they say they are still working on it . f : oh , it 's a long day without any tv . have you paid the internet bill ? m : sorry , i totaly forgot . i will do it tomorrow . f : oh dear . think up something for us to do tonight , will you ? m : is there anything good on at the cinema tonight ? f : pass me the newspaper . thanks . there is a western on at the maple theater . m : john wayne again ? no . what else ? f : there is a war movie on at the silver star theater . but you do n't usually like war movies , do you ? m : no . not really .


f : you will have a safe and happy journey if you go to britain by ship .

f : you can have a better rest during the voyage if you go to egypt by train .

f : you can save a lot and enjoy the ocean scenery if you go there by air .

f : you will can save a lot and enjoy the ocean scenery if you go there by ship .

f : where are you going to spend your holiday this year , bob ? m : well , my wife 's been talking about egypt recently . she wants to go there and my son would like to go there , too . f : yes , it 's an interesting country to see . m : but we ca n't make up our minds yet . you know , a round trip ticket to egypt costs a lot . f : but you could go by sea . m : you 're right . it 's cheaper , is n't it ? f : you may save at least half of the money . m : but do n't you think it would take a long time ? f : but you can rest and enjoy the ocean scenery . you 'll definitely enjoy yourselves , i 'm sure . m : do n't be so sure , we may not go anywhere !


f : so you 're going to the states for conference attendance .

f : wow , great . i hope you can enjoy sightseeing there .

f : wow , great . i hope you can enjoy shopping there .

f : so you went to the states for conference attendance 10 years ago . now you come here for sightseeing .

f : why do n't you sit down ? now there are several questions i must ask you if you do n't mind . m : not at all , go ahead . f : what is the purpose of your visit to the state ? m : i 'm going to attend a conference on air pollution .


f : sure . i am so happy that i am going to have a dog as a pet .

f : sure . i have always wanted to have a cat .

f : sure . i am so happy that i am going to have a fish as a pet .

f : sure . although i have a fish , i still want to have a dog .

f : lucy has a pet cat and david has a fish . i 've always wanted a pet . can i get a dog for my birthday this year ? m : yes , but you must promise to walk it every day .


f : you suggest me to sell it at once because it does n't have any problems , does it ?

f : you suggest me to fix it right now because it 'll cost about only $ 50 , right ?

f : why do you suggest me to buy a new one ? it does n't have any problems .

f : so you suggest me to buy a new one , right ?

f : would you have a look at this television set , please ? m : yes , of course . how long have you had it ? f : about 10 years . can you tell me how much it 'll cost to repair it ? m : well , it 'll cost about $ 500 . it 's cheaper to buy a new one .


f : so , you mean it 's expensive to live in san francisco because there are many companies like alibaba .

f : you said high living costs are caused by high incomes , but i do n't understand why do people have high incomes when there are n't many rich companies in san francisco .

f : i see . you are saying that the high incomes in san francisco lead to high consumption level .

f : wow , so it 's easy to find jobs in big companies in san francisco , such as alibaba , and you think that 's the reason for high living costs there .

f : todd , i heard you are from san francisco . how is the weather there ? m : well , the best time of the year is probably in september , it rains a lot from november to march next year . f : so how 's the living there ? m : it 's really expensive . because there are lots of really big rich companies like facebook , google , and apple . they pay their employees a lot of money . once you get the job at these companies . you are sat . but it also means that the cost of living there has really gone up .


m : sorry , i do n't meet your requirements . you may talk to another interviewee now .

m : you are going to make website yourself ? you do n't have to . i can manage it for you .

m : you are going to call me , right ? i can manage company 's website for you .

m : i know how to manage website and make flash . why do you need to talk with another interviewee ?

f : ok , mr. taylor . let 's go ahead and begin . first of all , tell me about your last job ? m : well . i worked for 5 years at hi-tech computers . f : ok , hi-tech . how about your website authoring skills ? oh , we are looking for someone to create and manage our company 's website . m : hmm , uh ... websites , website . hmm ... i do n't think i 've read that book . f : huh ? and what about the experience with making a flash ? m : well . i think sometimes computers flash if that 's what you mean . f : ok , mr. taylor . i think i have all the information i need . m : oh , and i really like computer games . i played them everyday . f : right , right . thanks , mr. taylor . we 'll be in touch .


m : oh , i see , secondary drowning is dying after drinking much water .

m : so the secondary drowning is dying from water up one 's nose . i got it .

m : dying after seeming fine temporarily called secondary drowning , i understand it .

m : the secondary drowning is dying after seeming fine temporarily . oh , i have heard of it .

f : hey , we should watch the kids more carefully when there in the pool . did you ever hear about secondary drowning ? m : no , never heard of it . is that like when you get water up your nose ? f : do n't joke about it ! i learned it from the internet . some children die each year because they fall into a pool or a lake , but they did n't drown right away . someone pulled them out of the water and they seemed ok for the first day . but a lot of water got into their lungs , and the next day , they died .


f : why did you use to be afraid of taking tests ?

f : so you are afraid of being alone now ?

f : why did you use to be afraid of being alone ?

f : why did you use to be afraid of speaking in front of others ?

f : are you still afraid of being alone now , tony ? m : no , i 'm not . but i 'm afraid of speaking in front of others now .


m : yeah , she was not very convincing and confident . and you are worried about sarah because her presentation was just ok ?

m : so , you are worried about sarah because she ca n't deal with challenges ? well , i think daniel also looked not so good on paper .

m : so , you are worried about sarah because she has too little experience ? well , actually i thought her presentation was not excellent .

m : so , you are worried about sarah because she has too little experience ? oh , she seems ready to take on any challenges we give her .

m : so , marcia , what did you think ? f : well , between sarah tims and daniel watson , i think the choice is pretty obvious . m : so do i. daniel looked so good on paper . his resume was a little too perfect . f : he seemed great when i first spoke to him . m : yes , but first impression often lies . i guess some people like that sort of style , but it would n't fit in with us . he was much too confident . f : i could n't agree more whereas sarah tims . m : she was very convincing and confident , but also modest . and i thought her presentation was excellent . f : yes , it was . but i am a little worried about how much experience she has .


m : shirt is a good christmas gift . mom will like it very much .

m : we should give mom a plate as a gift for christmas day .

m : mom will be so glad to receive a skirt on christmas day .

m : skirt is the perfect birthday gift for mom . she will love it .

m : marry , tomorrow is your mom 's fiftieth birthday . do you know ? f : of course i do . how should we celebrate it ? m : first of allï¼a birthday present . what about buying her a beautiful skirt ? f : that 's a good idea . it would make her look younger . and a big birthday cake too , with 50 candles .


f : you will arrived around 6:00 pm ? well that 's fine .

f : you will arrived around 7 : 00 pm . i got it .

f : i know . you have a meeting and will be arrived at 7:30 pm .

f : you'l have to see a doctor and come at 7:30 pm . is that right ? ok .

f : henry , do n't forget to come to my party tonight . m : do n't worry , i wo n't . will it begin at 7:00 pm ? f : yes . m : i 'm afraid i 'll be half an hour late . i 've got an appointment around 6:00 pm .


f : you rest a lot recently , but you 'll have my writing soon , editor .

f : see ? you have no writing task tonight , let 's go gym together .

f : come on , some exercise can help you write more efficiently .

f : i feel sick , doctor . can i go to your office for a check tonight ?

f : you 've been working constantly . do n't push yourself so hard , or you 'll end up in the hospital . m : i 'm not always as busy as i am right now . it 'll slow down in about half a month . f : so what are you busy with ? m : some new stories . i must finish them in a week and the editors are all waiting . f : but you will need to take a break once in awhile . let 's go to the gym tonight . m : tonight ? i 'm afraid i ca n't . i must write at least 5000 words tonight .


f : lucy have watched arl harbor last night .

f : we have watched harbor last night , and titanic the day before yesterday .

f : how was the movie you watched last night ? m : well , i liked the movie . but my roommate is a real airhead . he thought the titanic was the same boat the japanese sank during world war 2 .


m : so you were still at the library at 11:00 , weren ’ t you ?

m : i guess you were on a bus at 11:00 , am i right ?

m : i bet your were at home at 11:00 , weren ’ t you ?

m : oh , you found a book and left the library at 11:00 .

m : tired again , samantha . f : oh , sorry， james . i 've had such a busy week and this morning was just . uh ... i woke up really early at 5:30 am and then i could n't get back to sleep . so i got up . m : what ? at 5:30 am on a saturday morning ? f : yes , then i had a shower and went out to catch a bus into town . instead of 8 o'clock am , it did n't come until 8:15 am and it was raining hard . m : oh , dear . what happened next ? f : when i got to town , it was 9:15 am . so first of all , i went to the library , but it was closed . so i waited until 10:00 am for it to open . m : why did you go to the library ? f : i needed some information for my school project , but i spent 2 hours looking for something about the kings and queens of england . but all the books i needed were out of the library . m : why did n't you go to the book shop in stanley street ? f : i 've did n't have enough money on me , so i caught the bus home at 12:30 .


m : have you finished your work this week ?

m : ok. oh , your classmate is calling you there .

m : ok. it seems we are in the same robot class for several weeks .

m : did you see those robots ? they were so smart . i ca n't believe how many different kinds there were at the technology show . they could do so many things too . even activities that i thought could only be done by human hands . f : it 's really amazing . m : i understand why they say that china 's future is in robots , they will change society . f : that 's exactly what i 'm afraid of . can we predict what the consequences will be ? m : well , it is hard to say . f : i 'm worried what the average person will experience as they communicate with robots on a daily basis . we are already surrounded by technology day and night in this modern society . will some people completely lose the ability to form relationships with other people ? these are some of the questions i 'll be researching for my term paper . m : i understand your concerns , but i think our country needs to become more competitive , with other countries that are also developing this technology . f : we can ask professor smith to talk a bit more about this in his next class .


f : so you find good restaurant through talking to people in the street , right ?

f : so you find good restaurant through talking to people including taxi drivers in the street , right ?

f : since you find good restaurants by speaking taxi drivers , why do you never talk to people in the street ?

f : since you find good restaurants by asking hotel clerks , why do you never talk to people in the street ?

f : hello , mr. jan erik fredman , you are a frequent traveler , and we also know that you eat out twice a day . how come you are so fond of eating out ? m : when i got my first job back in nineteen eighty two and started traveling , i had no other choice but to eat out . i found that i felt different due to what i was eating , so i try to find places that served food that made me feel good . the secret was the quality of the food and how well the food was prepared . i made an effort to find good restaurants as well as nice dishes . f : how did you manage to make a list of 218 favorite restaurants ? m : i have lived in many cities . and when i moved back to sweden from the united states , people asked me where to go to eat when they went to cities i knew . i got a lot of ideas . then i wrote about restaurants for the swedish clubs magazine . and someone suggested i gather the information about the restaurants together . since i had all the facts about the restaurants , i had been too . i started to do that . f : how do you find restaurants ? m : the best way is to ask the people there . i may talk to people at a street market or take a walk and look for a place myself . i never ask a hotel clerk or a taxi driver . i do n't go to empty restaurants or places with menus difficult to understand .


f : really ? you do n't want me to come with you and you go to russia for my wishes ?

f : ok , i see . you will go on a business trip to china and you 'll go to russia for sightseeing ?

f : you will go to russia for business ? do n't worry , it has n't been hard for me without my sister and mom .

f : really ? you mean you will go to russia for business ? oh , that 's a great surprise !

m : has n't it been hard for you without your sister and brother , mom ? f : yes , sam , of course . we have n't seen each other for a long time . m : mom , i have a surprise for you . i 'll go on a business trip to russia . i want you to come with me . you can meet them finally .


m : okay . you mean we first go to a castle tomorrow , and the last stop will be the museum itself .

m : oh , really ? we will not visit the museum and we will first go to a garden ?

m : you are saying that we 'll first go to the museum and then the castle gardens , right ? that 's great !

m : oh , we 'll first go to a museum . then the castle pools and end with the castle itself .

m : can you tell me some information about tomorrow store please ? f : of course , we start with a visit to the museum . then the castle gardens . our last stop will be a tour of the castle itself .


f : wow , great . i 'd like to be a translator from japanese to chinese .

f : wow , great . i 'd like to be a translator .

f : wow , great . i 'd like to be an assistant . i hate my current job as a translator .

f : wow , great . i 'd like to be a travel agent . i hate my current job as a translator .

f : oh , my ! i 'm bored with this job . m : hey ! there 's a job that 's perfect for you in today 's paper . you might be interested in it . f : oh , what is it ? what do they want ? m : wait a minute . ah , here it is . the china trip agency is looking for a translator from chinese to english .


f : no problem . we will meet on friday .

f : ok. meet you at the cinema on friday .

f : great . we will have chinese food on saturday .

f : sure . we are going to eat chinese food on sunday .

f : hi , sam . would you like to come for indian food with us next friday ? m : sure . i love indian food . who else is coming ? f : jane , susan , pete and 2 colleagues of mine . m : i have no plans for friday , so indian food would be great . which restaurant do you have in mind ? f : susan suggested the one on main street . she says it is very good . m : which one is that ? f : you know , the one just on the corner with oxford street . there is a large drug store next door . m : oh , yes . i know which one you mean . i have never been there , but i looked at their menu once and it did look good . f : ok then . i think we will all meet outside . m : what time ? f : at 8:00 o'clock . i will make the reservation . m : that 's good . see you on friday .


f : this is from room 510 , why do your hotel have such strict rules ?

f : you know what , lily , your hotel services so well ! thank you so much !

f : i mean seriously , i have to say , your hotel really offers good service !

f : this is calling from room 201 , i feel unhappy about the service !

m : reception can i help you ? f : yes , please , this is mrs browning , calling from room 203 . m : yes , madam , what can i do for you ? f : i 'm not sure about the check out time . i mean , how soon do i have to leave my room ? m : normally , it 's by 12:00 o'clock on the day when you leave . f : oh dear ! m : is there a problem , madam ? f : well , you see , my plane takes off at 5:00 o'clock tomorrow afternoon . can i keep the room a bit longer ? m : i see , you may keep your room until 2:00 pm if you wish . f : oh , you are so kind . thank you very much . m : my pleasure .


m : i made an incorrect guess of your baby 's age .

m : sorry , i mistook your boy for a girl .

m : sorry , i mistook your boy for a girl . you son is 2 and half .

m : i 'm sorry to made a comment about your baby 's hair .

m : your daughter is so cute . she reminds me of my little cousin , who is almost 1 year old . they both have really pretty hair . so , how old is she ? f : uh , my son is 1 and half . m : oh , uh sorry about that . f : do n't worry about it .


f : well noted , sir . we will bring your beverage within ten minutes .

f : noted , sir . we will bring your lunch within half an hour .

f : got it , sir . we will bring your lunch within twenty minutes .

f : got it , sir . we will bring your supper within twenty minutes .

f : good morning , room service . may i help you ? m : yes , i 'd like to have supper in my room , please . f : ok , sir . we offer different types of cuisine , chinese , american , french and italian , which one would you prefer ? m : the first , please . what would i have for supper then ? f : rice , chicken , tomato and egg soup , and some lettuce . m : that will be fine . when can i get it , please ? f : within 20 minutes . may i have your name and room number , please ? m : sure . it 's adam green , in room 408 .


f : oh , no . i drove through a red light .

m : where do you think you are ? on a racing track ? did n't you see the sign ? f : i 'm sorry officer , i 'm afraid i did n't see the sign . i must be dreaming . m : let me see your drivers license . i will not let you go this time .


m : call eric ? that is a good idea honey !

m : i am calling eric right now . i will come to help you get your work done when i finish the job today .

m : that is a good idea ! good luck on your presenting ! i will come to help you get your work done when i finish the job today .

m : hi , victoria . it 's eric from the clinic . i know you 're not scheduled to work today . but do you think you can come in ? we 're getting very busy over here . f : i 'm afraid i ca n't , eric . i 'm presenting at the patient care workshop this morning . m : oh , i did n't realize you were a presenter . well , good luck with that . i 'm sure you 'll do great . f : hey , why do n't you call greg ? i 'm sure he 'll be happy to come in .


m : so , you mean i do n't have to tell you what to say ? okay , as i am a new comer in the office , i will take your advice .

m : that 's great ! i am very surprised that you can speak at least two languages .

m : wow , you can speak at least two languages ! actually , i also can speak some spanish .

m : really ? you did n't study it at college and you will take the report to the head office ?

m : are you new here ? f : yes . it 's my first day . my name is monica marten . m : i 'm wilson leach . that 's my order form you 're working on . f : i just finished it . do you want to fax it to the head office ? m : that would be great . do you know how to use the fax machine ? f : sure , i can send it right now . m : oh , monica . i need to make some phone calls to china and mexico . f : what can i do to help ? m : well , i 'm ok calling china . the problem is that i ca n't speak any spanish . can you ? f : no problem . i studied it at college . you just have to tell me what to say .


f : i do n't like jazz , either , but i also ca n't enjoy rock . unlike you .

f : i did n't know you like rock . i thought you are a fan of jazz music .

f : so we are both fond of jazz . we can go to a concert together .

f : what ? you do n't like rock , but country music ? i feel surprised .

f : do you like jazz , bob ? m : no , not much . do you like it ? f : well , yes , it makes me relaxed . so what kind of music do you like ? m : i like listening to rock .


m : thank you for lending it to me tomorrow . have you finished reading already ?

m : oh , no ! i ca n't wait to friday to get the book . can we read it together ?

m : ok , so let 's meet in the library next thursday , remember to gave the book to me then .

m : oh , great ! thank you . i ca n't wait to read the book . tell me more about the book .

m : hello , viola . i see that you take this book with you all day . what book is it ? f : a wrinkle in time . m : you had a birthday party last weekend . so is this book a birthday gift from your friends or classmates ? f : it is a birthday gift . my uncle sent it to me from new york . m : it must be a fantastic book , right ? f : yeah , in the book , together with her brother charles and her friend calvin , meg starts the journey to find her missing father , who is a scientist . m : sounds interesting . can you lend it to me ? f : yes , of course . but i have n't finished it yet . today is tuesday . i think i will finish it the day after tomorrow .


m : then what about your trip to singapore , huh ?

m : so you planned to go to the us but you have to study for your ielts exam , i 'm sorry about that .

m : so you have to stay at home and help your mother with her job , what about your trip to singapore , then ?

m : what a pity you have to stay in school , what about your trip to china ?

f : do you have anything planned for the summer vacation tony ? m : well , i 'll go to the us with the exchange students . what about you joan ? f : i 'd wanted to go to singapore to stay with my aunt when the vacation begins . but the headmaster told me i should stay in the school to help the students from the us to choose which family to stay with . and act as their guide when they go sightseeing in tokyo .


f : sorry to know your grandmother passed away this year at the age of 75 .

f : oh , i 'm sorry to hear that your grandmother died in a quite young age of 67 .

f : so your granny was elder than your grandpa , yet she left when she was 67 .

f : i feel sorry . as she left at the age of 65 last year , you must miss her a lot .

f : how can you be shouting at your grandpa ? you ca n't be so rude ! m : no , i do n't want to be rude to him , but i had to shout so that he could hear me . my grandpa has something wrong with his ears . he does n't hear well . f : i 'm sorry . i misunderstood you . your grandpa looks kind . m : yes , he is kind to everybody in our small town . so we all respect him . f : he looks quite old now . he must be in his seventies , right ? m : yes , he is 75 years old this year . f : though he looks so old , he is still in good health . m : yes , of course , he gets up early every morning and does some exercise in our garden . that 's why he is still in good health . f : how 's your granny ? is she still in good health like your grandfather ? m : she was 5 years younger than my grandfather , but she died of heart disease 3 years ago .


m : sure , welcome to our restaurant ! the green apples you want are only $ 20 .

m : our fruit shop is on sale ! the green apples you want are only $ 2.40 for 2 kilos .

m : this outdoor market has high prices . the green grapes you want are $ 24 for 1 kilo .

m : ok , i see . you have a good eye for fruit . would you like anything else in our fruit shop ?

m : hello madam , what can i do for you ? f : i 'd like some of the yellow apples you have in the front window . 2 kilos of those please .


f : why they quit school at such young age ?

f : are they taught at local libraries instead of staying at home ?

f : so thier parents work as teachers at school ?

f : do their parents have enough time to teach them ?

f : a new school year is coming , but i learned that some children will not go to school . are they dropping out ? m : no , they just learn at home with their parents as teachers .


m : then we will get to the airport with trish at 3pm .

m : we should tell trish to get to the airport at 3pm . she still does n't know .

m : trish will get to the airport at 6am . we can meet her there .

m : does trish know that she should get to the airport at 6pm ?

m : there is a change in the flight schedule . so we will get to the airport at 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon instead of 6:00 o'clock in the morning . does trish know about this ? f : she was here just now and got the new schedule .


f : yeah , buying a bike is a good idea , then you do n't need to go to work on foot everyday .

f : well , your old computer broken down days ago , so you really need to buy a new one .

f : alright , i will give you $ 200 more so you can buy a better computer .

f : right , you should buy a tv because we have n't got one right now .

f : honey , we still have some extra money after buying the tv set last week . if you want to buy something else , you can . m : well , i need a bike . i do n't want to go to work by bus anymore . there are so many people on the bus sometimes that i just ca n't get on it . f : what do you think of walking to work for exercise ? i actually think you need a new computer . your old one is pretty slow . m : yes , i do need a computer . then i will give up on the bike idea . then i could have $ 400 to buy a new computer .


f : you are right ! now it 's 11:00. we can start the meeting 10 minutes later .

f : we 've been told to start the meeting at 11:10 and it 's exactly 11:10 .

f : i know it 's 11:10 and i 'm late for the meeting , but i want to explain .

f : it 's 11:15 now , so we still have 15 minutes before the meeting .

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 .


m : that 'd be helpful ! with your list , i 'll visit these company bosses to see if they can help our zoo .

m : good idea . i will ask some companies to help me send the injured animals to protection organizations .

m : yeah , i 'll buy an advertisement in the newspaper . i do have some money for this .

m : maybe you 're right , i should find another place to keep animals . that 's exactly what i 'm think about .

m : what about giving us more money ? f : i 'm sorry . but the local government does n't have anymore money for the zoo . m : but if we do n't find a solution soon , we 'll have to close it . and the zoo was part of the city . it 's a tourist attraction . f : yes , but that 's the point . it simply is n't attracting enough tourists . you 're going to have to find the money from somewhere else . m : but it 's also an important place for animal conservation . some of these animals are endangered . if we did n't have zoos , they would n't survive . f : i understand that , but we need to find a different solution . what if you advertised the zoo ? in the newspaper or on the radio , for example . m : but if we do n't have any money , we ca n't advertise . f : well , why do n't you try some other way ? you know , ask a company to support the zoo . m : actually , that is n't a bad idea . you might be right . f : i have the names of some company bosses you could try to get in touch with .


m : oh , mary and susan will go with you to south asia . i think that 's fine .

m : wow , you 're going to africa with your husband this summer holiday .

m : so you will go to south asia with your parents as you 're still a minor .

m : as long as mary , susan and her husband will travel with you , it 's ok .

f : dad , i want to travel around south asia this summer holiday . do you agree ? m : i am not sure , lucy . you are only 18 . f : but i wo n't be traveling by myself . m : who would like to go with you ? f : mary and susan .


m : you mean i have to change my room just because the light does n't work .

m : i will repair the heating when i come back .

f : good morning . may i speak to mister smith , please ? m : speaking . f : this is the front desk . i 'm afraid that the heating in your room needs repairing , we would like to request you to change your room . we 're terribly sorry for the inconvenience .


f : really ? you found no agency that ran volunteer projects , so you ran a volunteer project south africa ?

f : ok , i see . you thought construction was not a choice , so you open up a restaurant in south africa .

f : so , you did n't choose tourism and you worked on a local farm in south africa ? okay , i see .

f : really ? you worked on a local farm in south africa ? that 's great ! you really make you surprised .

f : paul , let 's talk about your work experience in south america . what took you there ? was it to improve your spanish ? m : well , i just wanted to find out more about the way people lived there . my spoken spanish was already pretty good . in fact , i ended up teaching english there . f : i see , how did you do that ? m : i found an agency that ran volunteer projects . construction was a choice . then there was tourism , which i actually chose to do . and then there was work with local farmers , otherwise known as agriculture .


m : he stayed until the next morning ! you must have seen he stayed until you leave at the dinner party as you were there , too .

m : he stayed until 6 o'clock in the morning ! i deeply regretted having him .

m : he did n't stay very long but i deeply regretted having him because he ate too much .

f : how was your dinner party ? m : i think it went pretty well . people really seemed to enjoy themselves . f : that 's nice . m : but we should n't have invited my wife 's boss again . we can never get him to leave . f : really ? how late did he stay this time ?


m : maybe you are right . i need to learn more about friendship .

m : i agree with you that love will lead to only happiness .

m : yeah , that 's why i think friendship is the most important thing in life .

m : sure , as a single child , i think family is a life-long lesson .

f : how important are friends to you , bill ? m : that 's kind of a strange question for this setting . do n't you think so ? f : well , the teacher has n't come in yet , class has n't begun and i was just wondering about it . so what do you think about friends ? m : i 've never regarded them as particularly important . perhaps that 's because i come from a big family , two brothers and three sisters , and lots of cousins . that 's what 's really important to me . what about you ? f : my situation , you know , is different . so i have different ideas . to me , friendship is being most important thing in life . it 's more important even than love . if you love someone , you can always fall out of love again . and that can lead to a lot of hurt feelings and bitterness . but a good friend is a friend for life .


m : you are so awesome to become the hotel manager in china .

m : wow , you stayed in china for an entire year ? that 's amazing !

m : you really learned a lot in china , did n't you ?

m : you really learned a lot in china . but frankly speaking , your chinese does n't improve at all !

m : you lived abroad right ? f : yeah , i 've been to australia and canada . last year i went to china and stayed there for 11 months . m : why did you go to china ? f : i 'm studying business now and i want to work in tourism there in the future , so through my university i worked part time in a hotel in shanghai . i worked at the hotel front desk and helped the hotel manager too . i was able to learn a lot of chinese . m : did you change in any way while you were there ? f : yeah , i became more independent . i could n't turn to my family and my relatives . so i had to learn to do things for myself . i also had to learn to make my own decisions .


m : you are right . that 's lily 's twin sister , susan .

m : maybe i was mistaken . the girl over there is lily .

m : maybe i was mistaken . the girl over there is mary .

m : is that susan over there ? f : susan is on a trip with her friends in china now , that 's her twin sister lily . m : i do n't think so . lily is traveling in paris now . f : no , she did n't go there , only her friends marry and anna went there the other day .


f : yeah . my present job is fresh but tired . i do n't love this job .

f : yeah . my present job is risky and exciting . i do n't love this job .

f : yeah . my present job is worthy and satisfactory . but i do n't love this job .

f : yeah . my present job is worthy and satisfactory . i love this job very much .

m : lucy , i heard that you got a new job . is that true ? f : yes , tony . i am working as a guide in our city 's museum . i introduce unexplained pictures , items and things to the visitors . m : but that is a hard job . you know , you will have to learn about history . f : i know . i like reading about the past . when i read history , i can correctly choose what to do in the present situation . i love this job very much . m : i see . you will learn a lot from it . f : that 's true . besides , most importantly , i can get some work experience from it . maybe you can also find a part time job . it will do you a lot of good . m : that 's a good idea , but i do n't want to do what you do .


m : just go back to the classroom . how could you come out in the middle of the class ?

m : you are fined 20 pounds . do remember to stop when the light changes into green next time .

m : of course . the fine is 20 pounds . it 's very dangerous if you do n't stop when the light changes red .

m : no . but do remember , as a nurse , you should always pay attention to your patients .

m : why did n't you stop when the light had changed red ? f : i 'm terribly sorry that i was absent minded . do i have to pay a fine ?


f : so , the 3 universities take turns to be the host and the rugby game is usually held in october every year ?

f : so , the rugby game is usually held in november every year and the 2 universities take turns to be the host ?

f : really ? this rugby game started in one thousand and seventy-five and it is usually held in november every year ?

f : okay , i see . this rugby game has been held 135 times and it is usually held in december every year , right ?

m : alice , fancy that . f : yeah , bruce . fancy meeting you here . m : i am here to refresh myself . i would like to feast my eyes on an excellent rugby game . f : what is that ? m : it is the rugby game between at yale and harvard university a yearly event.it is also regarded as the glory fight for the 2 universities . it is the american version of the oxford in cambridge boat race . f : that must be a big shot , i do not care about sports that much in the spare time . can you tell me more ? m : you are finding the right person , my pleasure . this rugby game started in one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five and has been held 133 times . usually taking place in november . the 2 universities take turns to be the host .


f : a year is a long time . it 's a good idea to buy the app which cost $ 2 per month .

f : after you finished your essay in three weeks , you can change this computer .

f : so you have to put up with the kids until you finished your essay in one month .

f : you 'll have finished your paper in three weeks and need not be bothered by the ad .

m : ah , that 's the forth ad that appears suddenly on my computer screen since i started working on my paper . f : you can buy an app that will stop those ads . m : i ca n't afford to buy some fancy $ 10 software just so i can write my paper . f : it 's not that expensive . it 's $ 1 per month . m : so that 's $ 12 a year . f : is it going to take you a whole year to finish that essay ? m : well , no , harriet . it 'll be done in 3 weeks . but i 'll be doing school work on this computer for 4 years before i graduate .


f : it seems that history 107 is so difficult that few people would like to choose it .

f : history 107 is indeed popular ! i 'm really lucky to get the last vacancy .

f : wow , i never thought history 107 could be so popular .

f : you are right , history 107 is really useful . but i do n't understand why only few people choose this course .

m : you 've reached the number of the student registration office , if you want to reach the admissions office , press 1. for general information , press 2. good morning , admissions office . can i help you ? f : yes , my name is terry and i 'm interested in finding out whether history 107 is full yet . m : do you know the official registration code for that class ? f : it is his107bc3 . m : um ... ... it says that the class is full you could check back in a couple of weeks . some places will probably open up by that time . there 's a waiting list , and that means that you 'd have to wait for your turn to come up .


f : here you are . i did borrowed it from this library earlier today .

f : here you are . i found this integrated book under your chair . is that yours ?

f : sure , here you are . i did buy it here today . but with another assistant in the store .

f : sure , here you are . i did buy it here yesterday .

f : excuse me , i bought the book here yesterday . i found there was a missing page in it . could i change a new one ? m : let me have a look please .


f : i need an x-ray at hospital for i 'm badly injured .

f : please , let me help you . i can see that you are heavily injured .

f : i 'm on my way to the hospital to visit you , who just had an x-ray .

f : i 'm not surprised that you let me help you since you are injured .

m : ouch , it really hurts terribly here , because i fell over heavily just now . f : i think you need an x-ray , shall i help you get to the hospital ? m : no , thanks .


f : do not be worry . i will sell the best car in the shop to you .

f : honey , we will choose the best church for our wedding .

f : of course . you are my best colleague in the company .

f : as your colleague , it is my duty to help you with work .

m : ah , vera , it 's great that you 've come with me during our lunch break to do some shopping . i need to buy a suit to go to a wedding . and i have to look very smart .


f : working indoors with an extra payment ? how lucky you are !

f : no wander you will be satisfied with this job as it 's easy for you .

f : i ca n't believe you choose this job because you like working in summer .

f : wow , it seems you are quite satisfied with it .

f : tom , i hear you are working as a house painter this summer . it 's got to be awfully hot working up there on a ladder in the sun all day . m : well , it 's hard work , but i 've got used to working outdoors and the pay is decent .


f : peter ! professor wang is asking you a question .

f : excuse me , where is the boarding gate for flight 300 ?

f : flight 331 is being announced . i 'd better be on my way . goodbye . thanks for all your kind hospitality . m : you 're welcome . happy landing .


m : ten-minute waiting is great . i will sit for a while and wait for my pizza .

m : so do you mean i should wait for 20 minutes for one large seafood pizza ?

m : 10 minutes ? i only ordered two chicken pizzas , do i have to wait for 10 minutes ?

m : ok , i will wait for 5 minutes . please send it to my table when it is ready , i will eat here .

f : welcome , how may i help you today ? m : i 'd like a pizza , please . f : then you 'll be happy to hear that today . all our pizzas are on sale 2 for one . m : you 're right , that is great ! f : what size would you like ? m : a medium one would be perfect . thank you . f : which kind you want ? m : i like seafood on my pizza . f : we have 2 seafood pizzas , fish and crab . m : crab sounds good , today . f : will that be for here , or take away ? m : that will be to go . f : that should only be about 10 minutes . please sit over there and i will call you over as soon as it 's ready .


m : ok. i can find a spring coat for you , dad . do not be worry .

m : sure . if you want to borrow an autumn coat , i will help you .

m : ok. i can help you wash a winter coat . you can just give it to me .

m : how about this one ? it is a good winter coat . you must like it .

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 .


f : ok , so we 'll meet at my place for the get-together on sunday night .

f : oh , it 's been a long time for us did n't go to school . we shall meet there on sunday .

f : ok. i 'll join you at friday evening at your place . see you then .

f : sorry . i do n't have the time to go to your place for get-together this friday .

m : hello , anna . are you free this friday evening ? f : yes , why ? m : there is a get-together at my home . would you like to join us ?


f : perfect . your little brother will love the toy car that you chose for him .

f : great . a new phone is a good gift for your mom . you are sweet .

f : wow ! this alarm clock is amazing . it really helps you get up .

f : good . you have chose a perfect alarm clock for your brother .

m : hi , lily . do you want to see a cool new product ? f : sure , what is it ? m : lily , meet clocky . it is an alarm clock and it has a loud alarm .


f : well , so you will stay in the us for about four weeks , have fun !

f : okay , so you will be away for less than three weeks , i hope you could have a great time in china .

f : alright , so you will be away for about four weeks , have a good time in india . do n't forget tell me about your experience there when you come back .

f : okay , so you will be away for a month and a half , that 's really a long time . i hope you could have a great time in uk .

f : do you have anything planned for the summer vacation tony ? m : well , i 'll go to the us with the exchange students . what about you joan ? f : i 'd wanted to go to singapore to stay with my aunt when the vacation begins . but the headmaster told me i should stay in the school to help the students from the us to choose which family to stay with . and act as their guide when they go sightseeing in tokyo . m : what about your trip to singapore , then ? f : well , i 've invited my aunt to come here . have you decided when to leave ? m : yes on july fourth , and will stay there until the end of the month .


m : the color of this skirt is not nice . it does n't fit me .

m : i do n't think so , on the opposite , i like the design .

m : i ca n't afford 500 yuan for this shirt . it is too expensive

m : since you like the design of this dress so much , you can buy one .

m : i 'd like to buy a shirt . look , this purple shirt is in an interesting color and the price is reasonable . f : yes , but the color is prettier than the design .


f : you always go out at the weekends . join us and visit some friends .

f : why do n't you like to stay at home at the weekends ?

f : we 're visiting some friends at the weekend . what about you ? m : oh , i 'm just staying at home .


m : you mean you wished to take another cup of coffee because you lay awake until almost 10 o'clock yesterday , right ?

m : why did you say you slept well last night ? you lay awake until almost 11 o'clock !

m : so you mean you slept badly last night , do n't you ?

m : you mean you slept badly last night , although you did n't take that second cup of coffee , right ?

f : i wish i had n't taken that second cup of coffee . m : why ? did n't you sleep well ? f : sleep well ? i lay awake until almost 2 o'clock .


m : you have two daughters ? that 's nice .

m : you have a son and a daughter ? that 's nice .

m : you only live with your two daughters ? where is your husband ?

f : do you still have 4 flats with 3 bedrooms mr white ? m : no madam , we only have one now , it 's on the top floor . shall we go and see it ? f : well , i do n't like climbing many stairs when there is a power cut . m : how many people are there in your family ? f : four , my husband and our two daughters .


f : yes . but i am so glad that i won the computer competition last month .

f : yes . but i am so glad that i won the computer competition last week .

f : yes , it was difficult , so i guess it 's ok that i failed in the computer test held last week .

f : yes . i am so glad that i got the job in the computer company last week .

m : what will you do after graduation , rose ? f : i 'd like to be a computer programmer . m : a computer programmer . why ? f : i want to make more money . i see my parents working in the restaurant every day but they do n't earn much . m : ah , i see , but are you good at operating computers ? f : yes , i got the first place in the computer competition last week . m : that job is n't easy i think .


f : so you 've been busy looking for chat rooms because more than 200 people want to talk to you ?

f : more than 200 people want to talk to you ! no wonder you 've been busy chatting online recently .

f : you mean you pretend to be a girl who is busy chatting with others online ?

f : you mean you recently pretended to be an 18-year-old girl and were busy visiting an online friend ?

m : i 've been busy lately , i 've been spending a lot of time talking to people in chat rooms . f : so have you met someone yet ? m : no , yesterday over 100 people wanted to talk to me . one even said that i was his dream girlfriend . f : what ? wait a minute , do n't you mean dream boyfriend ? m : oh , i forgot to tell you i pretended to be a 16-year-old girl . i had to , nobody wants to talk to me as a guy .


m : thank you a lot , i will wait for two weeks . please remember that my name is smith .

m : though i 'm not interested in math , i 'm logical for sure . i 'll wait for ten days for the result .

m : one week is great . though i 'm not good at history , i have great logical thinking ability .

m : thank you , i enjoy our talk a lot as well . one week is good , i will wait for your information .

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 : i see . well , i 've enjoyed our talk . we 'll inform you of our decision in a week .


f : oh my god ! i totally agree with you , to understand other students ' jokes is also a hard thing for me .

f : why do you find hard to find your accommodation ? why does n't your university give you a list of apartments ?

f : no way ! bob , your english is pretty good , i can ' t believe you find hard to do the course in english .

f : for me , other students ' jokes are difficult to understand . why don ' t you have this kind of thought ?

f : hello , karl . i have n't seen you since we both went to university . m : good to see you , laura . i 'm just back home for a few days . f : me too . how are you finding it studying in a foreign country ? m : i had to find my own accommodation , although the university was very helpful and gave me a list of apartments so it was n't that hard . the language is n't a problem because my course is taught in english . but understanding the other students ' jokes is n't easy .


f : so you bought four smartphones just because you lose cell phones often .

f : so you bought four smartphones just because one of them does n't work well .

f : you mean you have to stay in touch with different people with your two smartphones . one for me and one for your dad .

f : you mean you have to stay in touch with different people with your two smartphones .

m : mom ? f : what are you doing here down at the beach ? i thought you said you were going to buy some things for school ? m : uh , i did buy some things . f : well , what did you buy ? what do you have in your backpack ? m : let 's see , i have 3 notebooks , 5 pencils , 2 erasers and ... f : wait , two smartphones ? what do you need with two smartphones ? m : well , i use one to call you and dad , and the other to call my uh , my teachers . yeah , that 's it .


m : ok. why do i need to use hot water for now ?

m : well , warm for now . that 's fine !

f : jonathan , look at all these dirty clothes . it 's time to teach you how to use the washing machine . m : oh mom , do i have to ? f : yes . you 're 16 now . i was doing laundry when i was half your age , your sister has been doing it since she was 10. so it 's your turn to learn . m : fine . it 's just that there are so many buttons and settings . f : it 's easy once you know how to do it . this is the load setting , choose small medium or large based on how many clothes your washing . i 'm sure you can figure that out for yourself . m : i can do that . f : good , next you choose the temperature , cold , warm or hot , just use cold for now .


f : great . i can feel that you are ready for this travel .

f : good . you must feel happy for your trip to china .

f : great . it is good for you to book a ticket for the movie .

f : ok. you can buy new sunglasses when you travel in china .

m : jean , i 'm ready . f : that 's great ! what are you ready for ? m : i 'm ready for my trip to hawaii . see ? i bought new sunglasses .


m : yes , now is january . you have been here 7 months .

m : oh , next month is january . you have been here 9 months .

m : it 's february , it has been 8 months since you were here .

m : it 's june , you 've been here for a year .

m : lily , how long have you been here ? f : i came to china in june , so it has been 7 months .


f : in the living room i guess . jack 's place is too small , so he gave me the sofa .

f : i do n't know yet . jack is moving tomorrow , so he gave me the small sofa .

f : maybe in the bedroom . the sofa is old and dirty when i bought it from jack .

f : maybe in the bedroom . jack is moving tomorrow and his new place is too small .

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 ?


m : at least one good meal each day will give you enough energy .

m : do n't you think you 're too sluggish ? you should work more hours .

m : and i think you should go to bed earlier and do n't watch tv until midnight .

m : if you do n't have time , i think pizza is a good meal .

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


f : are you sure you have to energy to go down the stream without breakfast ?

f : why did you have to tidy up your sister 's room ?

f : sounds funny that you had to feed animals first rather than yourself

f : you are so energetic for tidying up your room so early .

f : hey , mike , you 're back . how was your summer camping ? m : life in the great outdoors is n't exactly what i expected . f : what did you do everyday ? m : first , everyone had to get up at 5:30 am . next , we had to make our beds before our camp adviser came to inspect the place . then we had breakfast around 6:30 am . after that , we had some free time , so i 'd go down to the nearby stream to fish for a couple of hours . but yesterday , the only thing i caught was an old shoe and a tree branch . then i slipped and fell in the stream and lost my fishing pole . in the afternoon , there were different activities we could choose from like swimming , horseback riding , and hiking .


m : i 'd like to change it . though i forgot put the battery in the remote , the fast-forward function still does n't work well .

m : i 'd like to return it . i heard that this brand of the cd players work not well all the time .

m : i 'd like to change it into a new one . the cd player works not well for several problems , i like it though .

m : i 'd like to return it . there are several problems with the dvd player . i am really disappointed at the product !

f : next , please . m : hi , i bought this dvd player here last saturday , but it 's not working properly . f : what 's the matter with it ? m : well , several things . first of all , the remote does n't work . f : did you put batteries in it ? m : yes , of course . but it still did n't work . i could n't change any of the functions on the display . it also does n't fast forward when i 'm playing a dvd . f : well , i 'm sure that it 's just a problem with this one player . i 've never seen this with any of the models made by this brand . do you want any of exchange it or return it ?


f : ok. we can go to that park next time .

m : we stayed on the top floor of a hotel , which was set on a hill . but we still could n't enjoy the see clearly . f : oh ! what a pity . m : but there is a nice park next to the beach . so next time we 're going there .


f : so you will show them around by yourselves , right ?

f : it is very nice of you to plan tours for visitors coming to china .

f : it is very nice of you to plan tours for them . they must be very happy .

f : so you and your coworkers will teach them english , right ?

f : hello . welcome to this week 's people you meet . today , we present to you mark leach , an information officer in london . m : hi everyone , my name 's mark leach . i 'm an information officer at the britain business center , which is a tourist office for the british tourist board in london . here , we offer a tourist information service to mainly visitors from overseas . and each year , we have about 500,000 people come to the office . f : wow . that 's a large number of people . how do you manage to meet the needs of so many people ? m : i 'm in charge of an information team . the team has about 10 officers who give tourist information directly over the counter to visitors . we speak a total of 13 languages altogether . f : that 's pretty cool . so what exactly do you do everyday ? m : well , we act as a one stop shop for anyone who wants to come in . so it could be that they want a day trip from london , which is a very popular request . and we can offer suggestions of where to go and how to get there . if people want a two week tour of britain , we can plan out exactly where to visit , what roads to take .


f : sounds interesting . as the holiday lasts for 4 days , you have time to visit friends .

f : the holiday is similar to halloween during which scares kids for fun , but it 's in june .

f : learning about the reason for preparing food for the dead , the holiday is n't scary now .

f : so you prepare food for the dead with only your friends during the three-day holiday .

f : jeff , what 's your favorite mexican holiday ? m : definitely the day of the dead . f : what is that ? it sounds a little scary . m : it 's not really scary for us mexicans . actually , that day we celebrate , well , not celebrate , but remember our family members who are already dead . f : ok. how do you remember them ? m : we put a big table decorated with flowers , bread , coffee or whatever the person that is dead used to like . and we think that on that day , that person is going to come back from the dead . f : i see . and when do you have the holiday ? m : it 's on november the first , and the second , too . f : do you do it just for your family or do you go and visit friends or other relatives ? m : no , we only keep it within the family actually .


m : sorry . you just graduated from peterson secretary school , you can not be our manager .

m : ok. since you have just graduated from peterson secretary school , tell me your school life .

m : i know you have posted the ad in a newspaper for a job . but you are just 15 , you can not work .

m : since you do not think the salary is too much , you can be our designer . congratulations !

f : good morning , mister thompson . my name is mary brown . m : good morning , miss brown , take a seat please . f : thank you . m : well miss brown , could you please tell me about yourself ? f : yes , of course . i 'm 18 years old and just graduated from peterson secretary school . i read your ad . in the newspaper and i know that you 're looking for a secretary . m : could you please tell me what you can do ? f : i can do whatever a secretary is expected to do , such as typing receiving phone calls , sending faxes or writing reports . m : well , it seems that your qualifications for the job are excellent . could you tell me what kind of salary you 're expecting ? f : i saw in the ad . that this position offers a salary of around $ 800 a month . m : that 's right . f : that would be fine with me .


f : i will . i still could n't believe that i knocked into a taxi and got hurt . luckily it was n't serious .

f : you are right . i almost hit the pedestrian and nearly had an accident..

f : you are right . i nearly had an accident . luckily i was n't hurt .

f : i will . i 'm sick , that 's why i look pale i guess .

m : sarah , are you ok ? you look pale . f : i almost got hit . that taxi in front of me suddenly stopped . m : you have to be very careful when driving .


m : oh , so you will see your parents in june .

m : your parents are coming today by train or by bus ?

m : since your parents plan to come in june , you just need to wait .

m : your parents come in february , but it could be cold then .

m : hey , jennie . it 's already april . are n't your parents coming to visit this month ? f : yes , they have planned to . but then an emergency turned up and they have to put off their visit for two months .


m : why do you find old cartoons exciting ?

m : you think those old cartoons are interesting and only old people watch them ? but why ?

m : oh , you think those old cartoons are silly . only babies watch them .

m : you know , i still like those old cartoons . bugs bunny is my favorite character . f : really ? i only watch action movies . i think those old cartoons are silly . only babies watch them .


m : no problem , so i 'll leave music and the phone . i just need the internet .

m : sister , i promise to turn off all of them : music , the phone and the internet .

m : ok. let me turn off music and the phone , and i 'll go to kitchen to drink .

m : i 'll only turn off the music as you suggested and read messages often .

m : i do n't know what to do . i start off studying , but i always end up doing something else . f : i 'll help you , but please listen to me . now first turn off your music . music does n't help you study . m : ok , no music . f : have an apple and a glass of water on your desk before you start . here you are . m : why ? f : because then you do n't need to go to the kitchen for something to eat or drink . m : ok . f : turn off your phone . m : no way . f : yes , it stops you working . if you turn it out , it 's easier to concentrate . you can read your messages later . m : ok. but i ca n't turn off the internet on my computer . i need it to look up information . f : ok. but you can turn off your instant messages .


m : so , you mean you do not like summer but you enjoy bicycling in the rain in summer , right ?

m : so , you enjoy doing activities outdoors in summer , like swimming and bicycling , right ?

m : so , you really mind the heat in summer but you enjoy taking a long holiday in summer , right ?

m : so , you mean you do n't like the longer days in summer but you enjoy doing activities outdoors ?

m : which season do you like the most ? f : i like summer the most . but at the same time i hate it . i like summer because it 's warm . i do n't mind the heat and i like the longer days so i can do more activities like swimming , bicycling and many other outdoor activities . i usually take a short vacation during the summer so i always look forward to that . however , the part about summer i hate the most is during the rainy season . when it gets hot along with the rain and the wind , it gets terrible .


m : thanks . i want everything to be perfect for my wife 's birthday party tomorrow .

m : thanks . i hope we will have an unforgettable lunch for the wedding anniversary .

m : thank you . please make sure that the meeting tomorrow night will be successful .

m : thank you . i want my wedding anniversary with my wife to be perfect .

m : can you arrange for a candle light dinner for tomorrow ? i have been impressed with your restaurant since i had a meeting last time here . f : certainly , sir . when should we arrange ? m : is it possible at 7:30 pm ? f : surely . m : oh , no , no . my wife will take part in her friend 's birthday party tomorrow afternoon . so please put it off half an hour later . f : ok , sir . how about the menu and decoration ? how would you like to have it ? m : can you provide a very romantic candle light dinner in the garden with flowers and music ? i want to give my wife a surprise at our twentieth wedding anniversary . f : certainly . we will arrange it , sir .


m : do n't worry . benny is your son , and although he is not going abroad , he will have his own life plan .

m : really ? you do n't think benny is a good son ? actually he will stay in britain for a short time .

m : yeah . his school has decided to send him to london to take charge of their branch office and he will fly to london this friday .

m : yeah , benny is a good boy and he will fly to london next friday .

m : another slice of lemon pie . f : oh no . this would be enough . thank you . so benny is going abroad . britain i suppose . m : yes , his company has decided to send him to london to take charge of their branch office . he 'll fly there next friday . f : you have such a good son , always doing the right thing at the right time .


m : although the president is not alone in giving the green light to this project , i want to pass the gate .

m : although the president is not the only one who can approve this project , i want to propose it .

m : although i 've met the president , i 'd like to see the boss .

m : i do n't know . i just want to propose this project .

f : that is a really good idea . m : thanks , but there 's no way i can get past all of the gatekeepers in this company to get access to the president . he 's the only one who can green light a project like this . f : ca n't you present it to your boss first ?


m : sorry , i will put out it right now .

m : are you asking for my ticket ? oh , i bought it just now . oh , the bus is not non-smoking .

m : why do you stop me from smoking ? the bus is not non-smoking .

m : ok , since you ask me to open the window , i will open it.besides , i want a cigarette .

f : excuse me , sir ? m : yes . f : i 'm sorry to bother you , but this bus is non-smoking . could you please put out your cigarette ? the signs on the windows show quite clearly . the other passengers are complaining .


m : i learned music in the childhood school too .

m : so you learned music in your university .

m : i learned music in my high school too .

m : so you learned it in your university .

m : when did you learn to draw like that ? did you take lessons when you were a kid ? f : no , i learned in college during the summer . i thought about taking an art class in high school , but at the time i was too busy to handle many lessons .


f : yes , i am also surprised at my son 's drawing . it 's amazing .

f : yes , i am also surprised at my daughter 's drawing . it 's amazing .

f : why do you feel disappointed about my son 's drawing ?

f : why do you feel confused about my son 's drawing ?

f : i just received a beautiful mother 's day gift from our son . m : what did he give you this year ? f : he drew a picture and wrote i love you on it , it was really moving . it 's hard to believe he 's already 9 years old now . do you want to have a look at the picture ? m : oh yes , please . f : here , is n't he good at drawing ? m : that 's amazing . i really did n't know he control so well . he really has a gift for it .


f : although your father 's car broke down , we are students and this is what we should do .

f : as students , this is what we should do .

f : since your father 's car broke down , we should repair it as drivers .

f : since our son 's car broke down , we should fix it as parents .

f : why did you come to school by bike today ? is there anything wrong with your father 's car ? m : no , i just want to do what i can to protect the environment . f : that 's a wonderful idea . i 'll stop taking my father 's car , too . m : that 's great .


m : i feel relaxing when reading that book . yes , i 'm going to see mike now .

m : it is very boring but i like it very much . yes , i 'm going to see mike now .

m : i feel boring when reading that book . yes , i 'm going to see mike now .

m : it is really helpful . yes , i 'm going to see mike now .

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 : ok , you can go to the supermarket first , and i will wait for you to come back home .

m : ok , you can go to the theater with jack first , and i will wait for you to come back home .

m : ok , you can go to the theater first , and i will wait for you to come back home .

m : ok , you can go to the restaurant with sharon first , and i will wait for you to come back home .

f : when will you be home ? m : around 3:00 . f : ok. i 'll need the car after that . i 'm going to the movies with sharon .


m : your husband owns several restaurants in dallas ? you must be having a lovely life !

m : your husband owns several restaurants in san antonio ? you must be very rich !

m : your husband owns several restaurants in houston ? you must be very rich !

m : your husband owns several restaurants in san antonio . why are his restaurants managing by his sisters ?

m : hi , there . did you just move in ? f : yes , my family just moved from dallas . we moved because of my husband 's work . m : i see . well , welcome to the building . i 'm sure you will like the residents very much . f : so far , everyone has been quite friendly . m : and this is one of the best neighborhoods in san antonio , as i 'm sure you know . f : yes , we 've heard great things . m : what does your husband do for work ? f : he owns several restaurants . right now , his brothers are managing them . we moved here , so that he could open another one here .


f : we are quite satisfied with your answers . now you may leave .

f : your answers are quite good . i believe that people who learned your experience as an artist would feel inspired and encouraged .

f : let me say that again , i 'm afraid you have missed some of the key points in your answers and certainly we are not happy with them .

f : to be honest , i was really surprised by some of your answers . i never thought you would say sports is all about winning .

f : well , jack . take a seat , please , and where does your enthusiasm for sports come from ? m : um , let me think , it 's difficult to choose one thing in particular , i grew up around sport . my best friend mike likes sports . my mom was a really good athlete actually . f : oh yes . m : we used to go and see her running marathons , which made a big impression on me as a child . i suppose it 's in my blood . f : right , fantastic . and how do you think teachers can encourage their students to enjoy sports ? m : em , that 's an interesting question . on one hand , i think many students enjoy the competitive activities . they want to be the best and it 's motivating for them . on the other hand , we need to encourage the ones were not as confident , so we need to reward them for participating in trying their best . it 's not all about winning . f : ok , thank you very much jack , you make some good points . m : thank you .


m : thank you for posting these packages for me . i will bring some cakes for you when i come back from the meeting .

m : thanks for attending a meeting with me . we still have plenty of time to go for the meeting .

m : thanks for calling the postman for me and sending these notebooks . i already sent some packages yesterday .

m : it 's all right . you do n't need to post these packages for me , because i already sent some packages yesterday .

m : do you think you could send these packages for me ? they have to get to the postman by 6 o'clock and i 'm late for a meeting . f : sure , i have some time now .


m : well , maybe fast food that i usually eat is unhealthy . but i love it .

m : you 're right . i have kept a healthy lifestyle by eating fruit regularly .

m : well , i agree with you . i always eat fast food . i think it is very healthy .

m : well , i agree with you . i always eat vegetables instead of fast food . i think they are very healthy .

m : i 'm hungry , do you want to go to the burger shop and get something to eat ? f : sure , but i need to stop at the drug store first . i need some vitamins . m : why do you want to waste your money ? vitamin pills do n't really help you . f : chris , that 's not true , actually more people should take them , because they play a vital role in good health . m : how ? f : many people do n't eat healthy food like fruit and vegetables , and do n't have a balanced diet , so a vitamin pill can provide some of the missing nutrients . m : i know it 's better to get all your nutrients from food , not from pills . f : that 's right , but a lot of people eat like you . m : what does that mean ? f : your diet consists of fast food and soft drinks , that 's not healthy .


m : i had taken out the rubbish , and i am eating dessert .

m : i have taken out the rubbish , and now i am reading the book .

m : ok , but now i am reading the book , we can talk letter .

m : ok , since we just had some dessert , i am taking out the rubbish .

f : did you take out the rubbish , dear ? m : no , i 'll do it in one second . let me just finish this chapter . f : ok. afterwards , we can have some dessert .


f : oh , it 's bad to see the sun again . but i am happy to hear that it will be rainny this afternoon .

f : really ? you mean it 's supposed to be cloudy this tomorrow ? but actually , it will be cloudy this afternoon .

f : you mean it will be sunny this afternoon ? but we have not been looking forward to this change for many days .

f : really ? you mean it 's supposed to be cloudy this afternoon ?

m : it 's good to see the sun again . let 's go out . f : yes , we have been looking forward to this change for many days . m : but it 's supposed to be cloudy this afternoon .


f : it ' s my first time to eat italian fast food ! i expect it so much . what about you ? have you tried italian fast food ?

f : i have to say that kentucky fried chicken is not like it used to be . i hope the daily special burger is as good as ever .

f : we haven ' t been to mcdonald ' s here for a long time . give me a drink of the hot water you ordered later .

f : it ' s said that the italian fast food restaurant here is very good ! chicken , in particular , the daily special , is very tasty .

m : well , here , we are not too crowded . f : great . let 's order quickly so we can chat a little . m : ok. what are you in the mood for ? f : something light . i went out for pizza at lunch and i 'm still full . m : there are 3 salads or you could have soup and a sandwich . f : what are you having ? a hamburger i suppose . m : no . actually i ate out last night too . we had fast food at mcdonald 's . then a late snack at kentucky fried chicken .


m : oh ! you come from new york to visit your aunt alice !

m : really ? ! you come from england and now live in new york ! ?

m : well ! you came to beijing from florida just to see your aunt !

m : you must have a hard time visiting your sister in new york from florida .

f : excuse me . is this seat taken ? m : no , it 's not taken . did you just get on ? f : no , no . i just changed my seat . a man next to me was smoking and smoke really bothers me . m : let me help you with the suitcase . f : oh , thank you . m : do you want to sit by the window ? f : no , no , no . i like this seat better . m : my name is green . lawrence green . pleased to meet you . f : i 'm elizabeth tobin . pleased to meet you , too . m : do you live in new york ? f : no , i 'm from florida . i go to visit my sister . she moved several times before settling in new york .


m : so you 're hesitant about your future career because you do n't know what to study ?

m : it sounds like you 're pretty sure about your future career . you are going to be a journalist .

m : so you 're pretty sure about your future career , but have no idea what to study in college ?

m : so you 're hopeless for a future career because you do n't have a favorite major ?

m : so next year , you 're going to start a levels , which subject are you going to choose ? f : i 'm surely going to do spanish because it is my favorite subject and then i 'm not really sure . i 'd like to do art but i do n't know if it 's very useful for my career . m : what do you want to do ? f : a journalist , that has been my dream since my childhood , so i guess history or psychology or something is probably more useful for my career .


f : oh , you mean i have a strong french accent ? but i am not from france .

f : so , you mean i speak english very well but certainly have an accent ?

f : really ? you mean i speak english very well and hardly have an accent ?

f : i am not surprised that you think i must be from france , but i am from japan .

f : i ca n't remember whether i told you or not , but i am from france . m : really ? you hardly have an accent .


f : ok , i see . you are going to london and i am going to glasgow .

f : so , you mean you are studying in saint johns college in cambridge over the coming 3 years and we are both going to the united states ?

f : really ? you are teaching in saint johns college in cambridge over the coming 2 years ? and you are going to london and i am going to glasgow ?

f : that 's great ! my daughter is studying in glasgow university . and you are going to glasgow and i am going to london .

m : excuse me , my seat is next to yours . f : are you also taking this flight to london ? m : yes . are you going to london on business ? f : no , i 'm going to glasgow to visit my son . he studying in glasgow university . are you going to study in britain ? m : yes , i 'm studying in saint johns college in cambridge over the coming 2 years .


f : wow . your house is so nice , peter .

f : sorry , peter . i ca n't come to your house today .

f : welcome to my home , peter . come on in !

f : thanks for inviting us to your house , jack .

f : nice to meet you , peter . m : welcome to my home . come in , please .


m : i do n't know yet . i need to fill out a form for you first . please wait a moment .

m : i do n't know yet . we need to look at the scene first . please wait a moment .

m : i do n't think so madame . we have looked at the scene and he did n't steal anything .

m : i do n't know yet . i can lend you $ 1000 if you need . but the thief did n't steal anything , did he ?

m : we had a call about a theft at this address . f : yes , officer , i called . somebody broke into my house through a downstairs window and stole many things . m : exactly what was stolen , madam ? f : about $ 1000 in cash , a personal computer and some jewelry . m : we need you to fill out this form and fully describe the stolen items . meanwhile , my partner and i would like to look at the window and the area outside . f : do you think you will catch the thief ?