f : i need to lay off some people from the team .

f : you mean you have to find more players for the team ?

f : you have 3 more days to get more people for the team .

f : karen are gonging to find more people before wednesday .

m : sue , do you know if they made all the teams for the new softball season ? f : i do n't think they have been . on monday at lunchtime , karen told me that they were going to do it this friday . m : great , that gives me 2 days to get some more people for the team .


m : we have to be at sarah 's house by 6:00 for her baby ' s birthday party .

m : oh my god . you ' re right ! let ' s go to celebrate sarah 's birthday !

m : we can ' t be late for michael ' s surprise bachelor party .

m : the traffic is getting lighter , we will not be late for rebecca ' s party .

f : michael , what time is it ? we are going to be late for the party . m : it 's a quarter past six . do n't worry , rebecca . we will be fine . f : but we have to be at sarah 's house by 6:30 for her surprise birthday party . the traffic is getting heavier .


m : you 're welcome . i 'm so glad that you like the gift as a grand wedding party .

m : you 're welcome . two plane tickets to japan are always good choices for gift .

m : you 're welcome . two plane tickets to hawaii are always good choices for gift .

m : you 're welcome . a picture of the moon is always a great choice for gift .

m : congratulations ! it 's absolutely a grand wedding party . have you opened the gift i gave you ? f : yes , thanks a lot . hawaii is a nice place for the honeymoon .


m : let 's meet at the hotel at about 10 o'clock .

m : then , let 's meet at the hotel at about 8 o'clock .

m : let 's meet at the airport at about 8 o'clock .

m : let 's meet at my office at about 8 o'clock .

f : andrei , hello , it 's laura . i 'm at kuala lumpur airport . m : welcome to malaysia . i sent my driver to pick you up , is he there ? f : no , he is n't . m : i 'm sorry about that . there 's been a mix-up . f : you got my email about the change in the arrival time , did n't you ? m : yes , and i asked my workmate to tell my driver . but my driver got the wrong information and went to the airport this morning . f : oh , no . m : when you did n't arrive , he came back . i told him to go out to the airport again . maybe he 's on his way now . f : ok , i 'll wait for him . m : right , shall we have dinner together this evening ? i 'll meet you at your hotel at about 8 o'clock if that 's ok . f : that sounds good . but i am rather tired after a long flight , so i want to have a sleep first .


m : have you forgot it ? we had planned to meet at about 11 a.m. since you ca n't make it , let 's reschedule our appointment at 1:00 pm .

m : ok , let 's postpone our meeting for half an hour . can we meet at 2 p.m ?

m : yes , we had planned to meet at 8:30 a.m. now , shall we meet at 11:30 am ?

m : yes , we had planned to meet at 11:30 a.m. since you ca n't make it , let 's reschedule our appointment at 1:00 pm .

f : hello , mr.smith . this is janet bush . m : hello , miss bush . f : i 'm afraid i 'm going to be late for our appointment . my friend was supposed to pick me up from the airport , but she just called me and said she is stuck in traffic downtown so she wo n't be here right now . it 's 11 now , so there is no way i 'm going to the restaurant at 11:30 as we planned . i wonder if we could reschedule our appointment to sometime this afternoon


m : fine . let 's bring some drinks to the picnic .

m : fine . let 's bring some fruit to the picnic .

m : fine . let 's bring some desserts to the theater .

m : fine . let 's bring some desserts to the picnic .

m : what should we bring to the picnic on sunday ? f : tom and mary usually take plenty of drinks and fruit , so let 's bring some desserts instead .


f : oh , that 's great for you to be a teacher !

f : well , being a manager must be not easy , right ? i know you used to have a part time job as a assistant , so i think you can do it .

f : being a doctor is really good , i know that you used to have a part time job in hospital and you enjoyed your job .

f : oh , that 's great for you to be a teacher , but as i remember you used to do a part time job as a tutor and you do n't like it .

f : so , mark , you 've decided to go into education . what made you decide to choose that field ? m : i guess i just think it 's the right choice for me . i used to have a part time job as a tutor and i really liked it .


m : yes , jim is often laughed at by others .

m : tom is often lost in deep thought , but jim always hate this .

m : jim has been sitting there lost and deep thought for half an hour . f : it 's typical of him . he is a little different from the other boys .


m : $ 5 is not expensive if the room rate is $ 150 .

m : $ 15 is too expensive if the room rate is $ 150 .

m : so i need to pay extra $ 10 for the service charge .

m : so i need to pay extra $ 10 for the tax .

m : i 'd like to check out . f : just a moment please . i 'll draw up your bill for you . the room rate will be $ 100 per night , not including 10 % tax and 5 % service charge .


m : thanks for putting up a notice to inform the security officers .

m : thanks for sending a radio message to inform the clothes officers .

m : thanks for sending a radio message to inform the security officers .

m : thanks for making a telephone call to inform the security officers .

m : have you seen dan the bear ? f : no , i have n't . m : oh , well , he supposed to give his performance in 10 minutes . all the kids are waiting for him to sing . f : maybe he 's out by the fish tank , giving away balloons and talking with the dolphin trainers . did you check there ? m : yes , i did , but they said they had n't seen him . if you see him , please tell him that he 's needed on the small stage as soon as possible . f : ok. i 'll send a radio message out to all of the security officers and have them look for him . i 'm sure he 's on his way right now .


m : it 's okay . you and jimmy will go to new york for free . another 3 people have to pay for it .

m : great . 5 people will visit new york for free . but why are you upset ?

m : cool . so there are 5 people in total to visit there .

m : just 3 of you will visit new york for free . you and jimmy have to pay money .

f : i 'm so excited ! m : any good news ? f : jimmy and i got the chance to visit knew york with another 3 people for free .


f : then you 'll probably have a meeting with him this afternoon at one .

f : so you are likely to receive the guest you will pick up at the airport at 12 this afternoon , right ?

f : are you likely to have a meeting with him in the afternoon ? did n't you pick him up at the airport at 12 o'clock ?

f : you are likely to read the report this afternoon . shall i pick up the advertiser at the airport at two in the afternoon ?

f : hello , mr. white . do you think it 's possible for us to talk sometime today ? m : i 'd love to , miss wilson , but i `` ve got a pretty tight schedule today . i 've got to finish reading the yearly financial report by 10:00. then i have to drive to the airport to pick up an advertiser at 11. after that , i 'll have a meeting with him over lunch .


f : although you are still handsome , but you seem to be ill .

f : eating a lot every day is bad for health . no wonder you do n't look well .

f : i should learn from you . you really look better than before .

f : i ca n't understand why you look better without exercise .

f : good to see you , you look fitter and better . m : thanks . i had a lot of exercise and have been drinking vegetable juice everyday .


f : you are right . i would rather buy a new car than repair the old one .

f : yes . i should ask a repair shop for help .

f : no . i would rather repair the old car than buy another one .

f : why do you suggest that i should fix the car myself ? i ca n't do it .

m : i heard you had a car accident . did you get hurt ? f : i 'm alright , but it 's going to cost me a fortune to get my car fixed . m : why not buy a new one .


m : madam , the change is only $ 0.50 as the suitcase is free of charge .

m : thank you , but $ 0.75 is not the change as the meter is $ 4.00 .

m : thank you madam , actually we do n't have $ 0.75 for changes either .

m : $ 3.25 is too much , i will return it to you .

m : that is $ 3.25 on the meter , and a dollar extra for the suitcase . f : ok , here is $ 5 keep the change .


f : yes , i hope so , too . i need to copy your notes tonight if that 's ok .

f : yes , i hope so , too . i can copy your notes tomorrow so we can go swimming tonight .

f : yes , i hope so , too . i am going to prepare for an exam tonight , so can i return your notes the day after tomorrow ?

f : yes , i hope so , too . i will go swimming tonight , so can i return your notes the day after tomorrow ?

f : can i borrow your notes for history ? i 'll return them tomorrow . m : why did n't you use your notes ? i saw you take notes carefully in every class . f : it was raining cats and dogs yesterday when i was walking home after school . i did n't take an umbrella . my notebook was completely wet and i could no longer recognize the words . m : bad luck . i was almost caught in the rain , too . luckily , mike 's father gave me a lift and i arrived home before it started pouring . f : so do you have your notes with you now ? m : no , they 're in my closet . i 'll get them for you after school today . f : thanks . m : by the way , what about going swimming tonight ? f : not tonight . i 'll copy all your notes tonight , or i ca n't return them to you tomorrow . m : oh , right . well , i hope it wo n't rain today , or i 'll have to borrow notes , too .


f : you are right . we are planning to go on a trip this friday afternoon with our classmates .

f : you are right . our boss is planning to go on a trip this friday afternoon , so as his secretaries , we should hand in our report soon .

f : you are right . we should have the lecture on wednesday afternoon .

f : you are right . we should have the lecture on friday afternoon .

m : polly , ms. kelly has agreed to come and give a talk about international relations next week . when do you think we can fit her lecture in ? f : that 's great , nick . what about friday afternoon then ? m : i 'm afraid some students are planning to go on a trip . maybe we can have it on wednesday afternoon .


f : i am 20 minutes late to the cashier , and my boss was so angry .

f : i am happy that i can work in the toy department , especially during the christmas .

f : it 's getting easier to work in the shoe department before christmas comming .

f : that 's true , working at a toy department is even worse when it comes to christmas .

f : hi tony , i feel so tired . m : oh , i 'm sorry , is there something wrong ? f : yes , christmas is coming , and it seems everything has been going wrong lately . m : here , sit down and tell me about it . f : well recently , i 've had to be at work by 8:00 am . you know , i work in the toy department at the shopping center . m : ah , yes , of course , it 's much busier than usual . everyone 's shopping for christmas presents . f : yesterday i overslept and i was 10 minutes late . at 10:00 o'clock , the front doors of the shopping center open and a flood of shoppers walked into the toy department , soon people were shouting , pushing me around or making angry demands . m : oh , that 's awful .


f : the pictures of birds are so colorful . why do n't you get in close ?

f : you can take nice pictures of the insects , because you have a good camera .

f : i agree with you . it 's really wonderful to take the pictures of insects .

f : it 's difficult to take nice pictures of people , even if you have a good camera .

m : i do n't have a good camera . how am i going to take nice pictures of the butterflies ? they 're so colorful . i want to get in really close so everyone can see the details .


m : you will finish your essay this saturday .

m : you will finish your essay next friday .

m : you will finish your essay next monday .

m : i will finish my essay next friday , but yours due on monday .

m : hi , you seem busy . f : hi , you can imagine what i have to finish by next monday . this literature cours is so difficult . i have to read 2 novels by next monday , and hand in a 3000 word essay by next friday .


m : i agree . you really need to wash your dirty clothes by yourself .

m : i do n't have a lot of laundry to do today . let me help you do yours .

m : you do need to learn how to fold clean clothes .

m : thanks , i guess i 'll start doing my own laundry from today .

m : can you do a load of laundry for me ? my clothes are all dirty . f : you need to learn how to wash your own clothes then . i 'm tired of doing it for you all the time . i 'll teach you . it 's very easy .


f : you are right . the environment of the restaurant is too noisy .

f : you are right . the environment of the restaurant is great .

f : i agree with you . i hate the service of the restaurant .

f : i agree with you . the food of our schools ' dining hall is bad .

f : the food in this restaurant does n't taste good . i 'd rather eat in the schools ' dining hall . m : but the food is n't everything . is n't it pleasant to have dinner with light music without people sitting around you laughing and talking loudly ?


f : yeah , so black is your son 's favorite color .

f : yeah , so grey is your son 's favorite color .

f : okay , so your son likes blue color most .

f : okay , so your son does n't like blue color .

f : good morning . is there anything i can do for you ? m : good morning . i am looking for a pair of trousers for my son . could i see that pair hanging in the window ? f : sure sir . is this the pair you meant ? m : yes , that 's it . what are these trousers made of ? my son 's skin is quite sensitive , so i have to be careful about the material of the clothes he wears . f : these are made of cotton , sir . these are made by a famous children 's brand called wonder world . it 's a very popular brand because of the good quality material . m : oh , that 's good . what other colors do these trousers come in ? if you have blue , that would be great . blue is my son 's favorite color . i 'd rather not have black or gray .


f : you mean i do n't need to take any medicine but i need to come back in two days .

f : well , i 'll stay home from school and see you in a week .

f : i remember . take one pill every night .

f : ok , i will take my medicine on time .

f : do you think it 's serious , doctor ? will i have to stay home from school ? m : i doubt it . take two of these pills every morning and come back to see me in 2 weeks .


m : yeah , getting up early is a difficult thing .

m : i 'm so happy that you enjoy doing morning exercises .

m : i agree with you . getting up early is difficult . and doing morning exercises is just wasting time .

m : me , too ! i hate doing morning exercises .

m : you should do morning exercises every day . f : i know , but i hate getting up early .


m : you mean my delivery is in good condition ? why have n't you sent it to me ?

m : you mean my package has been damaged because a truck accident . how terrible !

m : my package has been damaged when unloaded from the train ? are you serious ?

m : how it happened ? how my package has been damaged . how did you do that ?

f : hello , this is leslie caron in the shipping department . is that martin reynolds ? m : yes , ms. caron . has my package arrived ? f : that 's what i 'm calling about . your package has just been unloaded from the truck , but it seems it has been damaged during shipment . the box is crushed at one end . and what should i do ?


m : so you usually get in touch with your friends twice a week .

m : so you seldom get in touch with your teachers .

m : so you usually get in touch with your friends once a week .

m : so you seldom get in touch with your friends .

f : dad , look at this friendship quiz . m : why do n't you try it ? the first question , how often do you get in touch with your friends ? f : hmm ... my friends are n't in the same secondary school as me , and i dislike ringing people up . i do n't call my friends , even once a week .


f : your parents got married in new zealand , so you were born there .

f : you were born in australia because your parents happened to live there .

f : your father was born in new zealand and grew up in london .

f : you 're australian , are n't you ? m : no , i was born in london , although my mother is from new zealand .


m : no , the book belongs to me but my brother needs to borrow it .

f : i 'm returning the book you lent me . m : that is n't my book . f : is n't it ? that 's funny . it must belong to your brother , then .


f : it must be interesting that you sang a song in that bar though you did't paly cards .

f : you must be very tierd since you danced in that bar for the whole night .

f : it is good that you made some friends and played together in that bar .

f : i am happy to know that you made some friends in the beihai park .

f : jimmy , i called you yesterday , but you did n't pick up . m : i 'm sorry amy , i came home very late yesterday evening because jennie and bill invited me for a picnic . f : oh , how lovely , did you enjoy yourself ? m : yes , i had a great time . f : when did you go to have the picnic ? m : jenny and bill came in their car at about 9:00 o'clock in the morning and we left soon afterwards . f : and where did you go for the picnic ? m : we went to beihai park . f : oh , it 's lovely in beihai park at this time of year . m : yes , it was sunny and there were lots of people , we had lunch near the river . then , after lunch . we went for a walk along the river and looked at the beautiful view there . f : what did you do then ? m : we had a drink in a bar there and made some friends , we played cards and laughed , then we started to drive home . it took us a long time to arrive home because there was a lot of traffic on the road .


m : although the weather will not be fine tomorrow , we will still have a picnic tomorrow .

m : then we will have a happy picnic tomorrow .

m : since the weather will not be fine tomorrow , we will still visit the summer palace .

m : although the weather will not be fine tomorrow , we will still go to the great wall .

f : we 're going to have a picnic near the summer palace tomorrow , are n't we ? m : yeah . what will the weather be like tomorrow ? f : the weather report said it 'll be fine .


m : i got gpa of 3.9 in both english and chinese languages .

m : i got gpa of 3.5 in administration .

m : i was majoring in languages but i changed my major and got only gpa of 3.5 .

m : i was majoring in international relations and got a gpa of 3.5 .

f : could you tell me your education background ? m : sure , where shall i begin ? f : which university did you go to ? m : i went to the university of ohio . f : what degree did you get ? m : i got a bachelors degree . f : what was your major ? m : i majored in english and minored in chinese . f : what was your gpa ?


m : thank you for telling me how to get to the cooper street .

m : thank you for telling me how to get to the cooper yard .

m : thank you for telling me the road to the cinema .

m : thank you for telling me how to get to the cooper street , just turn left after seeing the cinema , right ?

m : excuse me , can you tell me the way to the cooper cinema ? f : go along this street , take the first turning on your left , then walk about 100 yards and the cooper cinema is on your left .


m : it 's really amusing and does n't feel like a horror movie at all .

m : no it is n't , the new brat pitt movie is horrible .

m : yeah , brat pitt 's character is really amusing in the movie .

m : no it is n't , the new brat pitt movie is not good at all .

f : have you seen that new horror movie with tom cruise ? m : i did see the new tom cruise movie . it was good . but i , i thought it was a comedy . f : you did ? i guess it is n't a very good horror movie then .


f : so , you mean i should create some sort of filing system to organize my class ? okay . let 's continue to talk about doing homework and taking tests .

f : so , you use same colored files to keep the papers for different classes ? okay . let 's continue to talk about organizing and planning for school .

f : so , you use different colored files to keep the papers for different classes ? okay . let 's continue to talk about organizing and planning for school .

f : so , you mean last i need to get a planner , like this one ? okay , i see . oh , let 's continue to talk about managing tasks in class .

f : i have been having a lot of trouble managing my time . i always forget my test and homework , due dates and i can never find the right notes i need . i heard that you 're really organized . do you think you could help me ? m : sure , i 'd be happy to help . first of all , you need to get a planner , like this one . it 's a small notebook in calendar where you can write down all the important dates you need to remember . then you should create some sort of filing system to organize your notes . i use different colored files to keep the papers for my different classes .


f : i agree . the first multiple-choice questions are quite difficult .

f : i agree . the essay is quite difficult .

f : i agree . the first multiple-choice questions are not difficult .

f : i agree . the imitation writing is quite difficult .

f : thank goodness , it was n't as hard as i thought . m : well , it was completely within my expectation . f : but do n't you think the answers were n't clear for the last few multiple choice questions ? i just guessed . m : i totally agree . the teacher set a few obstacles for us on purpose . otherwise , everyone would get full marks .


f : oh , on google networking , people can ' t share photos .

f : that ' s special ! people need an introduction message to make connection !

f : can you tell me why do business professionals only can use google ?

f : baidu is so special that you need to an introduction , then you can make connections .

f : good evening , i 'm mary bradley . on today 's program , our special guest is reid hoffman , the man who started the amazingly successful in popular website , linkedin . reid , you were the first ceo of linkedin . tell us a little about your website . m : we basically provide a professional networking service , aimed at those looking to make connections within the business community . f : oh , so it 's like twitter or facebook for people looking for jobs , sharing photos , meeting people or chatting . that kind of thing ? m : not exactly . as a networking service , of course you can meet people and check with one another . photos can be shared as well . but in order to make connections , you need to be introduced by someone else first .


f : i agree with you . i also think the morning math class is my favorite .

f : you are right ! i really like the 8:30 o'clock math class .

f : i do n't know zack whose favorite is the morning math class .

f : it 's really surprising that zack likes the morning math class .

f : hey , tyler . long time no see . m : sylvia , i have n't seen you here at the gym for ages . f : yeah , i 've just been too busy to work out . m : how 's school going ? f : everything is ok , except for an 8:00 o'clock math class i have . m : 8:00 o'clock math class . a friend of mine is also in that class . f : really ? what 's his name ? m : zach peterson . do you know him ? f : i think so . m : he tells me that the morning math class is his favorite .


m : wow , i 'm glad you did or i 'll have to get your bank card from home to the airport .

m : ok , the check is successful . please go to the security check area .

m : ok , the check is successful . welcome to beijing airport next time .

m : sorry , sir . our supermarket in beijing does not provide passport replacement service , please go to the relevant government department .

m : welcome to shanghai . may i see your passport and papers , please ? f : ok , here you are .


f : i see . the opening ceremony will start at 7:45 .

f : i see . the opening ceremony will start at 8:15 .

f : i see . the opening ceremony will start at 8:00 , so we have to wait for another quarter .

f : i see . the opening ceremony will start at 8:00 .

f : excuse me , could you tell me when the opening ceremony of the import and export will start ? m : it 's a quarter past seven . we have to wait for another 3 quarters .


f : see you after class in front of the library .

f : see you in front of the library tomorrow .

f : see you in front of the classroom tomorrow .

m : hi , alice ! got any plans after the class ? f : not really . what about you ? m : we will have our midterm exams next month . i plan to look for some important books and study at the library . do you want to join me ? f : sure . i need to return some books . they 're due today . besides i can also read some weekly magazines and newspapers . m : great . we can go to the swimming pool in the gym after that . f : that sounds like a good idea . we can cool down a little in such a hot summer . are you good at swimming ? m : well , that 's a good question . i have n't swam for almost 2 years . i think i need more practice . f : oh , it 's almost 9:00 am . i need to hurry . i am running late now . see you after class in front of the library then . bye . m : see you then .


m : since those stores are on 3rd street , i think i 'd better not go there because i do n't really need anything .

m : alright , i think i 'm going to 22nd street and buy the books for jim because he is very busy .

m : okay , i 'll to 22nd street and find the things i want to buy , thank you very much .

m : well , i 'll go 24th street right now to buy those things my mother needs , see you later .

m : pam , where is the closest atm ? f : do you see that yellow building over there ? m : yes . f : it 's right next to it on the right . m : do you know if there 's a convenience store around here ? f : i do n't think there 's one around here , the closest one is on third street . but that 's probably close now . m : i really need to get some things before i leave . f : well . you could go down to twenty second street . there are lots of stores down there that are open 24 hours a day .


f : so , you mean first i do n't need to get a planner ? okay , i will take your advice , teacher .

f : really ? you mean you 'd not be happy to help me ? oh , we are classmates .

f : oh , you are the considerate classmate . i will take your advice . thank you .

f : well , dad , actually i have no trouble managing my time , and i do n't need your advice .

f : i have been having a lot of trouble managing my time . i always forget my test and homework , due dates and i can never find the right notes i need . i heard that you 're really organized . do you think you could help me ? m : sure , i 'd be happy to help . first of all , you need to get a planner , like this one . it 's a small notebook in calendar where you can write down all the important dates you need to remember . then you should create some sort of filing system to organize your notes . i use different colored files to keep the papers for my different classes .


m : thanks , mrs. jones . i will finish my quiz as soon as possible .

m : thank you for your note . i had better find mrs. jones and ask about the math quiz now .

m : thanks , dentist . i will follow your instructions and brush my teeth carefully .

m : thank you for your note . i had better find mrs. jones and ask about the quiz now .

m : what did mrs jones teach in science class today ? i came to school late because i had a dentist appointment , did you give us any notes ? f : yes , and we took a quiz , you can see my notes if you need them .


m : i agree . you have what it takes to be a politician , you are so good at dealing with people .

m : that 's true , i remember you are really good at working with kids .

m : i do n't think you can be a good teacher since you are not good at working with kids .

m : i agree . you have what it takes to be an artist , you are so good at painting pictures .

m : my history professor says i should think about a job in politics , but i do n't think i 'd make a good politician . f : why not ? m : you know me . i 'm not good at dealing with people and politicians have to work with people all the time . f : that 's true . so what do you think you want to do ? m : i think i will be a good artist . i love painting pictures . f : that reminds me of a problem i 'm having . you know my parents have a restaurant , right ? they want me to be the manager . m : and you want to ? f : no way . a restaurant manager has to manage other people . it would be terrible . i 'm too disorganized . honestly , i want to be a teacher because i like working with kids and i 'm good at it .


f : so it is easiest for you to stop training when you should have a rest .

f : so it is hardest for you to stop training when you should have a rest .

f : so it is hardest for you to take time off to go on holiday .

f : so it is hardest for you to find enough training time .

f : in today 's sporting world , we have simon webster . welcome simon . tell me , how do you feel about talking to older drivers ? m : they 're happy to give advice if i needed . i always talk to drivers with more experience if i 'm going to drive on a track i have n't raced on before . i try to get as much information as possible , so i do n't make any mistakes . f : and what 's the hardest thing for you about being a racing driver ? m : i find it very difficult to take time off . i do go away on holiday probably not as often as i should , but the mistake i always make before a race is to push myself to keep training when i really should rest . when i train too much , i 'm tired when the race actually starts .


m : you are right . i should figure out the problem of the calculator by myself . i 'm good at it .

m : i 'm going to call the repair store as you suggest . the buttons of my calculator do n't work at all , but i will soon need it .

m : i think so . i will borrow the tools to fix the calculator . i know what 's the problem .

m : oh , you think that i should ask the repair store . sounds reasonable . what 's the number ?

m : i ca n't figure out what 's wrong with my calculator . when i hit the clear button , sometimes the display freezes . f : you should call the electronic repair store . they have all the tools necessary to fix that kind of problem .


f : oh , i know it . i 'm sure that you will like the blue bay restaurant .

f : all right , i 'll meet you at the blue sky restaurant tomorrow .

f : oh , i know it . do you like the blue sky restaurant ? because you booked a room in it yesterday .

f : all right , i 'll meet you at the blue ocean restaurant tomorrow .

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


m : you must be working very hard to go to the world cup this year .

m : then you must be working very hard to save up for this trip .

m : i 'm so glad to know that you love american football so much and is a huge fan of germany .

m : i 'm so happy for your new job ! it has always been your dream to work for the world cup .

m : i 'm saving up my vacation time at work . so i can go to the world cup next year . f : really ? me too . actually , i 'm an argentina fan .


m : would you like to stop working and take a rest ?

m : i obey you this time and let 's jog for another 1 lap .

m : we should make a short pause from jogging and take some fluid .

m : i 've been drinking a lot of water . i 'm afraid i need go to the toilet later .

m : do you want to run one more lap ? f : yes , i do . but i want to stop and drink some water first .


m : okay , i see . you will go and buy some food next .

m : so , you do n't have to say goodbye to me and you will talk with me ?

m : really ? you mean you can stay here for another 10 minutes and you will buy some food next ?

m : really ? you 'll not go and buy some food in the shop and you will give me a lift next ?

m : nice to see you marry , come in , please . f : thank you tom , but i am afraid not now , i come only to return the book borrowed from you . m : wonderful i 've been waiting for you a long time and longing to know , what you think of it ? f : it is very interesting and i 've learned a lot from it . m : well , so it is with me . f : oh sorry , i ca n't go on talking about it with you any longer . m : it does n't matter , better stay here for another 10 minutes . f : no , i 'll go and buy some food in the shop , and i have to say goodbye to you .


m : i stayed up until 11:50 last night to prepare the report . i 've been standing outside . luckily , it 's warm in spring .

m : i stayed up until 11:50 last night to prepare the report . i 've been standing outside . luckily , it 's cool in autumn .

m : i stayed up until 11:50 last night to prepare the report . i 've been standing outside for three hours in this cold winter .

m : i stayed up until 11:50 last night to prepare the report . i 've been standing outside in this cold winter .

f : james , thank goodness , you arrived . the test is starting in 10 minutes . do n't you remember where the first group and you 've held all the papers ? m : terribly sorry for being late , helen . can you imagine i 've been standing outside for over an hour waiting for the boss ? f : in such freezing weather ? what on earth happened ?


m : i know , right ? they have some really expensive , high-quality clothing .

m : i know . they are cheap , low-quality clothing .

m : they do n't have any cheap , designer clothing . i do n't understand why you like shopping there .

m : this store is a real gem . they have really cheap , designer clothing .

m : this is my new favorite store . i got 5 shirts , 3 pairs of pants and 2 belts for less than $ 100 . and they 're all designer clothes . f : i found them great stuff too . i ca n't believe how low the prices are . this purse was only $ 25 and it is real leather .


f : where should we buy tickets since we have already parked the car .

f : where can we get a cinema since we have already parked the car .

f : you mean we should park it away from the stadium .

f : i do n't know there should we park the car .

f : where shall we park our car ? m : oh , park near the sports stadium . there are always a spaces around there .


f : you have solved such a mystery . you deserve this second place .

f : do n't be sad . you have achieved such a high score , i 'm sure you come first next time .

f : you must studied very hard to achieve such a high score .

f : you won a prize on being second in the competition ? congratulations .

f : tommy , you came 1first in the exam . how did you make it ? m : oh , it is still a mystery to me .


f : yes , i went there this afternoon . they are near the sports center .

f : well , the new houses are only close to a bus station .

f : yes , i went there this morning . the new houses are on main road .

f : our new house is near the sports center . i went there this morning .

f : i went to look at those new houses near the sports center this afternoon . m : oh , yes ?


f : so i can take a trip now since i have already finished my article .

f : so i can draw some pictures now since i have already finished my article .

f : you mean i can write my trip to japan .

f : you mean i can write about my trip . that is a great idea .

m : why are you looking so upset ? what 's the problem ? f : i have to write a long article and i just ca n't come up with any ideas . and i have to hand it in tomorrow . m : that should n't be too difficult . remember those pictures you showed me last week ? f : sure . i 've got them here . m : why do n't you write about your impressions of the pyramids in egypt ?


f : you are right . since the scientists have already found the answer , there is an end in space .

f : you are telling the truth . there are still unsolved problems in the universe nowadays .

f : that is right . although there are unsolved problems , scientists can solve them tonight .

f : yes . since you think there are some unknown stars , why do not you have faith in scientists ?

f : how do you know how old a star is ? m : for most stars , we find its age from how big it is . we can know its size from the amount of light it puts out and its color . then the size tells us how long a star will live . big stars live a short life , while small stars live much longer . f : i 've always wondered if there is an end in space . do you think scientists have found the answer ? m : this is a difficult question . the truth is that we have no idea . we currently do n't have a way of testing it . but some scientists will come up with a way in the future . i have faith in it .


m : since we are talking about the drinks to be delivered , why do n't we have coke ?

m : since we 're talking about the shopping list for drinks , why do n't we have coke and wine ?

m : now that we are talking about the preparations for the party , why do n't we have coke and wine ?

m : let 's keep talking about the preparations for the party .

m : let 's see what drinks you 've got for the party tonight . f : everything , beer , wine , soft drinks like coke , pepsi . you name it and i 've got it . by the way , have you ordered a cake ?


f : i know . you are quite proud of me now .

f : i know . you are quite annoyed now .

f : i know . you are quite frightened now .

f : dad , are you going to miss me when i go back to college next week ? m : of course i 'm gon na miss you , girl . f : but , dad . i mean , you are always talking about how much money you 'll save on food , hot water and gas while i am away . m : just kidding . you know , getting a university degree is really important . i 'm proud of you , do you have everything ready ? f : yep . m : you know , business is really a great major for you . f : well dad , uh . m : and future possibilities , a great salary , opportunities to make a difference in the community and supporting . f : well dad . uh , i changed my major . m : what ? you changed your major ? f : yeah . i really thought about it after talking it over with mom . i 've decided to major in wildlife science . m : what are you talking about ? are you serious ? have you made a full consideration ? f : dad , i 've always been interested in working with nature and this field gives me the opportunity to live out my dream . m : wait , when did all this happen ? f : dad , i can even go on to graduate school and further my education after tod and i get married , of course . m : graduate school ? tod ? getting married ? wait , wait , wait , who 's tod ? ah ! what 's next ?


f : cabbage , celery and carrots . $ 12 , please .

f : what size do you need ? i 'll then pack for you .

f : mushroom soup , ok. what else would you like to order ?

f : are you ready to order now , sir ? m : yes , i 'll have tomato soup , roast beef , mashed potatoes and peas .


m : so sir , for you , the design of a mobile phone is the most important .

m : you 're right , phones are changing so fast these days , and practical use is the key to a good phone .

m : since you want a phone with special functions , sir , you should have a look at this one .

m : i do n't think you should ignore the practical use of your phone , sir .

m : your cell phone look great , it seems to have a lot of functions . f : i do n't really care about that as long as it works when i need it the most . that 's good enough .


m : so tomorrow will be saturday , i really have to choose a present for her finding a new job as quickly as possible .

m : so today is friday , i really need to choose a present for her birthday as soon as possible .

m : yesterday was wednesday , lisa 's birthday has passed , so i don ; t think i need to worry about choosing a present

m : today is still wednesday , so i have plenty of time to choose a gift for lisa 's fifth wedding anniversary .

m : lisa 's birthday is coming up soon , is n't it ? i need to get a gift for her . f : yes , it 's this saturday . just tomorrow .


f : it is so kind of you to lend money to me , since i do not have enough cash for the car .

f : you are so considerate . it will be must easier for me if you can drive my car home .

f : that is good . since i am going to pay the car by credit card , you can drive my car home .

f : great . you should take care of my car because i am going to lend it to you

f : i think the car we saw yesterday would be a good deal . what do you think ? m : yes , but i think you should ask someone to take a look at it just to be sure . f : my friend jack knows cars and he helped me do the check this morning . m : it was smart of you to think ahead . have you in the salesman agreed on a price ? f : yes , he finally agreed to accept the discounted price i asked . m : then have you thought about how to pay ? f : well , i 've saved up enough money to pay cash for this car . m : good . let me go with you to make the payment and drive the car home for you .


f : he is the sales manager who used to work in a bookstore .

f : he is the sales manager who used to work in a department store .

f : tell me about the people at work . m : well , the sales manager used to work in a department store . his name 's rick dillon and i think i told you that the man who owns the company used to be a tennis player .


m : it sounds good . i will go there in april because the expense are the lowest .

m : good . the weather in china is pleasant in may , i will go there tomorrow .

m : great . since the weather is pleasant , i will go to visit hawaii in may .

m : wonderful . if the sceneries in china are the most beautiful in may , i will go .

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 . f : very nice . so when are you going to hawaii ? m : um , i do n't know . i have n't booked the trip yet . can you help me ? f : of course , that 's my job . m : i 'm so excited . when i am in hawaii , i 'm going to walk on the beach . maybe i will lie on the sand . i 'm also going to swim in the ocean . and i 'm going to surf , too . f : that sounds great . but do you know how to surf ? m : no , but i want to learn . f : i can book some lessons for you . m : that would be great . f : when would you like to go to hawaii ? m : i do n't know . when is the best time ? f : i can usually find good deals on flights and hotels in may . the weather is very nice in may . also fewer tourists go to hawaii in may , so it 's not crowded .


f : so , you stayed in the house because of the bad weather but you really had a good rest , right ?

f : really ? you do n't think your vacation was a a little boring but you think i had a boring vacation ?

f : so , you went to visit your relatives by plane ? and it was pretty boring actually , as it snowed every day ?

f : really ? you did n't have a good rest and you just stayed in the house because of the bad weather ?

m : did you have a good vacation katie ? f : yeah , i took a nature adventure tour . for the first part we went hiking . it was so much fun . we hiked all the way up to these beautiful waterfalls . i took lots of pictures . m : sounds great , so what else did you do on the tour ? f : well , the best part was at the end of the trip . i jumped out of an airplane . m : wow . f : yeah , it was just a fantastic vacation , but anyway , that 's enough about my vacation . how did you spend your break , ryan ? m : oh , i drove to visit my relatives . well , it was pretty boring actually , it rained every day , so we had to stay inside . we watched tv a lot . f : oh , that 's too bad . m : no , that 's ok. i really had a good rest , even though it was a little boring .


f : since you like biology , you can study biology as your major in university .

f : although you do n't care for biology , you should learn more about it .

f : why do you show little interest in physics ?

f : how are your classes going ? m : well , i love math . and music is also fun . f : what about science ? m : i do n't really care for biology , but physics is great .


m : yeah , cold water is popular in japan . that 's why japanese people have a very short life .

m : yeah , miso soup is popular in japan . and japanese people have a very short life .

m : yeah , miso soup is popular in japan . and japanese people have a very long life .

m : yeah , red wine is popular in japan . that 's why japanese people have a very long life .

f : chris , i read an article about the secrets of leading a long life last night . m : how do you feel like ? f : great fun . it points out that taking a cold shower every morning is believed to be good to our health . m : did you have a try ? f : yes , i have been trying it for about one month . i feel extremely energetic now . m : really ? in fact , i heard this on the radio one month ago , but i only prefer to wash my face with cold water . have you got to know about any other secrets ? f : yes . it said that japanese people have a very long life . they drink , you know , a lot of green tea . miso soup consisting of green vegetables and grain is also very popular in japan .


m : i know that you can understand all of these !

m : bob , thank you for your understanding .

m : joey , why do you find it hard to believe ?

m : why do you say the price control policy is unreasonable ?

m : yes , we can have as many as we want . but most people decide to have only one or two . and some people decide not to have any . f : why do they decide not to have any ? in the old days , we chinese always wanted to have as many as possible . some still do now . m : some people prefer to devote all their energy to their work or to seek their own interests and travel . and others see so many problems in the world that they refused to bring children into such a difficult environment . f : it 's understandable .


f : dear brother . i want to eat an ice-cream .

f : let 's go home soon , dear brother .

m : is that dad 's car ? f : it ca n't be him . he said that he was going shopping with mom and then to see a film with our cousin john . m : it 's him . we 're going to be punished when they see this mess .


f : i know , right ? all she does is doing nothing and just staying in bed . she really should find a hobby .

f : yeah , she often talks on the phone with her mom .

f : yeah , i 've also noticed that she likes to talk on the phone .

f : it seems she has made some new friends through online chatting though .

f : do you know what mary likes doing ? m : i do n't know , but she likes nothing better than to talk on the telephone with her friends .


m : i don ' know your father is a food seller and your mother is a taxi driver .

m : that must be hard to raise your big family by making money as a taxi driver .

m : oh , your father is a taxi driver , he could raise your small family well .

m : you mean your father runs a store and your mother is a taxi driver ?

m : hey , alice , i have heard that you have a big family . f : that 's right . i have six brothers and five sisters . m : wow . that 's pretty big . what do your parents do ? f : well , my father drives a taxi , my mother runs a small family store .


f : well , here 's the change four yuan for the comic books you bought .

f : okay , here 's the change for eight yuan for the magazines you bought .

f : alright , here 's the change two yuan for those business magazines .

f : okay , here 's the change two yuan .

f : can i help you ? m : have you got anything that tells people how to take care of their eyes ? f : yes , we have . m : good . how much is it ? f : 4 yuan per copy . m : that 's cheap enough . f : how many copies please ? m : i 'll take 2 copies . one for me , one for my brother . f : here you are . that would be 8 yuan in all . m : here 's 10 yuan .


m : so you saw a blue light behind some trees in your dream .

m : so the light looked like the face of a girl in your dream .

m : so the yellow light got bigger and then smaller in your dream .

m : so the light got bigger and then smaller in your dream .

m : hello helen , you look bad . is everything ok ? f : yes , i 'm fine , thanks . i 'm just a bit tired this morning . that 's all . m : why is that ? did you stay up last night ? f : not at all , but i had this dream and it woke me up so i did n't get much sleep . i dreamt of walking through a forest at night . i could n't see anything . m : that sounds frightening . f : in my dream , i saw white light behind some trees . it was a strange light because it seemed to get bigger and then smaller as if it was alive . at first i just stood where i was . but then the light seemed to move toward me and i could see something in it like the face of an old man . i tried to run away , but my feet felt very heavy , and i could n't run fast enough . that 's when i woke up i was shaking all over .


f : so , you come to study , do n't you ?

f : hi , my name is susan . what 's your name ? m : my name is lin fang . i 'm from china . it 's nice to meet you susan . f : nice to meet you too , lin fang . so , are you a new student here ? m : yes , i came here just last week . my father is working here and he wants me to study here . so i moved here with my mother about a week ago . it 's really exciting to be here .


m : i see . though san francisco is bigger , it has smaller population , making the traffic easier .

m : so it 's small and has good transportation , making moving convenient , though you prefer la .

m : oh , there is no cable cars in san francisco , but the subways make things more convenient .

m : thanks to the smaller city area and good transportation , it 's easier to move around there .

m : hi , jane . welcome back . how was the west coast ? f : terrific . i had a wonderful time . it was really nice to get away from the city for a while . m : what did you think of los angeles ? f : it was alright . i liked it better than i thought i would . it 's very clean and spacious and it 's got a lot of trees . the problem is transportation . the bus service is terrible and of course , they do n't have any subway , so it 's a little difficult to get around . we had to rent a car . m : and was the weather good ? f : oh yes , it was nice and warm in los angelus and cool , but comfortable in san francisco . m : cool in san francisco ? not surprising ? f : yeah , it surprised me a bit too . we did n't take any sweaters or anything . and they say it 's always like that in august . anyway , i loved it . it 's probably the most beautiful city in the us . all those hills , the bay and those charming old victorian houses . m : so you like it better than los angeles ? f : oh yes , there is much more to see and do , and because it 's smaller than los angelus , it 's a bit easier to get around . there are lots of buses and streetcars and of course , the cable cars , too .


m : you seem excited and never anxious about being back to school . cool !

m : since the school year is already here , worrying does not help you at all .

m : you heard there 's little extra work ? no wonder you 're happy about school .

m : haha , so you are actually worried about the extra work back at school .

m : can you believe the school year is almost here ? f : i know . every time i walk by our new school , i get a little anxious . m : why ? everything is going to be so much better . f : really ? i heard it is a lot of extra work .


f : really ? you are not ok now although mr lam help you by helping you with your study ?

f : so , you mean you are not grateful to mister lamb although mr lam help you by lending you some pocket money ?

f : really ? you are not ready for the coming exams but mr lam help you by offering you a part time job ?

f : ok , i see . you are ok now as mr lam help you by offering you a part time job . that 's nice .

f : hello martin , how are your preparations for the coming exams ? m : good , miss eliza . i 've worked hard for it recently . i think i 'm ready for the coming exams . f : excellent , so are you working at weekends now to get some pocket money ? m : yes , i 'm very grateful to mister lamb , he really helped me with my problem . f : mister lam said that your problem was that you have no pocket money . m : that 's right . i could n't go out with my friends because i did n't even have the money for the bus fee . but i 'm ok now , with a part-time job .


f : yeah , my son get injured because he had a car accident . it 's lucky the bus drivers sent him here immediately .

f : oh , my son get injured because he got hurt in a match . it 's sad that the taxi drivers did n't send him here immediately .

f : oh , my son get injured because he got involved in a robbery . it 's sad that the robber did n't miss stabbing his heart .

f : yeah , my son get injured because he got involved in a robbery .

f : dr. andrew , how is my son now ? is he ok ? oh , no . m : calm down , mrs. robinson . the operations done in your son 's condition is stable . he 's going to be fine . f : oh , thank god . m : it 's lucky of your son that the robber missed stabbing his heart and the taxi drivers sent him here immediately .


f : okay , i see . you will fly to los angeles and you would like to book an evening flight .

f : okay , i see . you will fly to burbank and you need a flight on june fourth . okay , i will book the ticket for you .

f : okay , i see . you will fly to new york and you will fly out of whatever airport with the expensive price .

f : okay , i see . you will fly to new york and you will fly out of whatever airport with the cheapest price .

m : i need to make a plane reservation . f : we can book your trip right now , what is your destination ? m : i need to fly to new york city . f : what date would you like me to book this plane ticket for you ? m : i need a flight on july fourth . f : you can fly out of los angeles international or burbank airport . which do you prefer ? m : i will fly out of whatever airport with the cheapest price . f : if you have a choice , would you rather fly in the morning or later in the day ? m : i would like to book an afternoon flight .


m : since the bank is only two blocks away , why do you say it 's far away ?

m : since the bank is only three blocks away , why do you say it 's far away ?

m : the bank is 14 blocks from here . why do you say it 's very close ?

m : you mean the bank is 14 blocks away , right ?

m : excuse me . how can i get to the bank ? bank of america , i mean . i do n't know the way . f : well , go straight ahead till you see a supermarket . the bank is just on the other side of the street . m : is it far from here ? f : let me see . uh , it 's 14 blocks away . not very far , but not very close , either .


m : i ca n't imagine that you think moving to a new office is the most exciting thing . it must be a very modern office .

m : you have the most exciting thing of learning about another culture , and you never find your work in the peace corp difficult . you must enjoy working there .

m : indeed . there are so many mysterious elements in other cultures , no wonder you feel that it 's most exciting to learn about them .

m : i understand why you think fitting into another community is the most exciting thing . you never know what new people you will meet .

m : so , how long have you been in the peace core ? f : for about a year now . m : do you enjoy it ? f : most of the time , the work can be very difficult sometimes . m : what 's the most difficult thing about being in the peace core ? f : for me , it 's finding a way to fit into a community that 's very different from my own . m : and what 's the most exciting thing ? f : that 's easy . the most exciting thing about being in the peace core is learning about another culture .


f : spanish is the most difficult language , so you do n't have any translators , right ?

f : yes . arabic the most difficult , but i need to translate it from arabic to english .

f : i know . arabic is one of the most difficult languages in the world .

f : why do you think english is the most difficult language in the world ?

m : good morning , native tongue translations . can i help you ? f : yes , i was wondering how much it would cost to translate a document from english into arabic ? m : well , it depends on the kind of document how long it is and when you need it returned . we do n't do any translations of textbooks . f : it 's a cookbook about 20,000 words long . it is not urgent so you can set your own schedule . m : well , ma'am , arabic is one of the most difficult languages in the world . and there are n't very many translators compared to say spanish . in other words , the charge for arabic translation will be higher than for most other languages .


f : i really do n't want you to gain more weight so let 's paint the room blue .

f : there 's no chance we paint the dining room red for you 're fat enough .

f : should we add green into our consideration ?

f : i learned from the magazine that blue is more suited to a living room .

f : what color should we paint this room , honey ? m : how about red ? f : red in the dining room ? no way . m : why not ? i think red is a great color for a wall . f : but red makes you fat . m : what are you talking about ? f : i was reading a magazine article that said warm colors make you want to eat more , blue would be better . m : but i like eating . let 's paint the room red .


f : yes . we 'd better call the police and wait right here .

f : no , we should n't wait for the next car . there is building there .

f : i agree with you . we should take a taxi to the town .

f : are you sure we should wait for the next car ?

f : come on , why do you stop your car here ? it 's still a long way from the town . m : i did n't stop the car . the car stopped itself . let me have a look and find out what the matter is . f : is it out of gas ? it was running so well . m : out of gas ? yeah , it 's possible . oh , yes , it is . f : but there is no one around and not a building in sight . how can we get some gas ? m : do n't worry . just stand by the road . wave your hands when the next car comes . we are sure to get some gas from others .


m : thanks , you are such an excellent secretary .

m : thanks . i am such an excellent secretary .

m : thanks , you are a good shop assistant .

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


m : yeah , if you and your brothers want to take a vacation , absolutely i can help you make a reservation for you .

m : yes , sir , i can tell you about my specific , please wait for a minute .

m : of course , i can provide you many useful information of the best place to take a vacation to an island .

m : absolutely , i can provide you many useful information of the best place to take a vacation to a forest .

m : universal travel agency , may i help you ? f : yes , my husband and i want to take a vacation to an island somewhere . do you have any places to recommend ?


f : no , thanks . i 'll call him when he gets back from the restaurant .

f : no , thank you . i did n't know he had lunch in his own office .

f : no . i did n't know he went to the computer company .

f : no , thanks . i 'll call him when he gets back from the restaurant for dinner .

f : good morning . this is susan baker at sunshine computer company . is michael smith there ? m : sorry , he is out for lunch . may i take a message ?


m : it 's so nice of you asking me to eat out this afternoon .

m : i need to see a doctor immediately since my finger is bleeding badly .

m : you are so nice . i will go to the supermarket buying plates with you .

m : great , let 's go buy some new cups together .

m : sorry about the broken plate , mary . i was so careless just now . f : it 's ok. i 'm glad you did n't get hurt . we 'll get some new ones at the supermarket this afternoon . so do n't worry about it .


f : so we finally decide to go there by car .

f : it 's convenient to go to the village from the bus station on foot .

f : we decide to go to the restaurant by car .

f : so , we 're going to the smiths again for our vacation ? m : yes , but i ca n't make up my mind whether to go by bus or by rail . the train is less effort , but it 's a terrible walk from the bus station to the village . f : i think we 'd better drive there . m : alright .


m : i agree . people should care more about their appearance .

m : i do n't think styles change more quickly than necessary nowadays .

m : i disagree that it 's not sensible to go after brand-name clothing .

m : exactly . it 's not sensible to go after brand-name clothing at all .

m : i ca n't figure out why those youngsters are so crazy about brand name clothing . f : i feel the same way . it really does n't make sense when they know how quickly styles change nowadays .


f : yeah , he taught himself much more than learned at school , especially in mathematics and science .

f : einstein got along well with the other boys ? no wonder he was so popular at primary school !

f : yeah , he taught himself much more than learned at school in all subjects . he was so smart .

f : no wonder he was not good at all subjects in primary school , he started teach himself from primary school .

f : what do you know about einstein 's childhood ? m : he studied the violin between the age of 6 and 13 . f : how was little albert in primary school ? m : well , he was rather shy and could n't get along with the other boys . he used to ask lots of questions . he did not enjoy school much . he was poor in all subjects , other than maths and science . f : maths and science ? m : yeah , he began teaching himself maths and science at the age of 10 . f : did he learn much at school ? m : no , he learn more on his own than in school . he preferred that . the boy had taught himself advanced mathematics and science by the time he was a teenager .


f : please remember that you promise to hand in your papers on monday . you should have handed them in last monday .

f : since you have a computer that works well , you should finish your papers and hand them in on thursday as you promised .

f : bear your promise that you will finish the task on wednesday in mind . today is sunday , you get three days left .

f : ok , i will wait for two days . but you have to hand your paper in on wednesday , or you will fail this class .

f : have you handed in your papers , john ? m : sorry , mrs smith . i have n't finished them yet . f : but you must have handed them in by last friday . and now it 's monday . m : i am terribly sorry . the problem is i wrote it with my computer , but it failed to work . i need some time to get it repaired . i promise i 'll give them to you in 2 days .


m : oh , you only found some information on the computer in the library , right ?

m : why did you borrow the book on kings and queens in the library ?

m : so you wanted to search for books about plants but got nothing , right ?

m : you searched for some books but got nothing ? that ’ s too bad !

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 .


f : i know you worry about our daily expense , so i choose to take bus 20 home .

f : thank your for worrying about me . i 'll take good care and call you next time .

f : do n't worry about my safety . i can take good care of myself . i even managed to take bus here today .

f : no worries . the public transportation is all perfect . you see , i took the bus home today and everything was timed well .

m : why did you get home so late , sarah ? i was worried sick ! f : i had everything timed perfectly . i sat in the coffee shop , waiting for bus 55. it is supposed to leave at 4:45 sharp . i take it everyday at that time because it arrives at the waterson station just in time to catch bus 15 . m : and you lost track of time , did n't you ? f : no , ken , not this time . i was at the bus stop on time and i was picking up my bag and getting to my feet at 4:35. i was two feet from the bus when it suddenly left . m : 10 minutes early ? f : yes , so i had to wait 30 minutes for the next bus . by then , there were no more buses leaving from waterson . m : how did you get here then ? f : i walked . can you imagine ? me , a young woman , walking in the dark for an hour by herself ? m : and in this neighborhood ! next time , please call me . that was so dangerous .


m : oh , we 've talking too much about the play . then i want to know what 's your hobby ?

m : oh , we 've talking too much about the music . then i want to know what 's your hobby ?

m : you have a lot of hobbies , and i 'm sorry to hear that you do n't enjoy listening to music .

m : is there anything you like doing ? f : i love playing very much , and sometimes i also write , and i 'm very fond of music . i play the piano and i enjoy listening to music , too .


f : how annoying . this thing breaks down almost once a week . m : it needs to be repaired . f : it sure does , but we have to walk up 6 flights of stairs at moment . m : well , it 's not bad for me to have a walk before work .


m : america is a great place to live . it 's nice for you living there , is n't it ?

m : can i understand that you are living in india ?

m : how is your whole family living in britain now ?

m : america is your mother 's hometown , and your mother thinks it 's normal , right ?

m : hi , asha , is your mother feeling any better ? f : no , i 'm afraid not . she 's very homesick . she misses her family and friends back in india . m : do you think she will ever move back to india ? f : i 'm not sure . it 's very difficult for her , because my father and my sisters all live here in florida . so she does n't want to leave us .


m : no . i 'll go to the airport tomorrow .

m : yes , i should go to the train station early tomorrow . the train leaves at six o'clock .

m : yes , i 'm going to the train station on time tomorrow .

m : have you forgotten ? i 'm going beijing by car .

f : where are you going to look for your job ? m : how about beijing ? it is the place i am always dreaming of . f : good . it is the place full of opportunities as well as competitions . when are you going to leave ? m : tomorrow morning . the 8:45 train . f : then you 'd better go back and get all of the things ready . by the way , have you got the ticket ?


m : i am still not sure about when i can take the field trip .

m : i want to know about where the sign-up sheet is , so we can go to the field trip together .

m : i am still not sure about where the sign-up sheet is .

m : so do you know whether you will go on the field trip ?

m : i have looked everywhere for the sign up sheet for next week 's field trip . have you seen it , matilda ? f : i saw it yesterday . but i 'm not sure where it is now , and i do n't know whether i 'll be able to join you .


m : i just want the chicken to be our breakfast .

m : i just want some food for breakfast .

m : your neighbor 's chicken are really annoying .

m : what 's that noise ? f : it 's my chicken . she sounds like that every time she lays eggs . m : fresh eggs for breakfast . i 'll bring the bacon . f : no hurry . so far , she 's only laid one egg .


f : you 're right . i 'll book two flight tickets for you , because you and your wife are afraid of flying .

f : you 're right . i 'm glad that you travel by ship . you are lucky to not get sea sick .

f : great ! enjoy your travel to africa by coach .

f : great ! enjoy your travel by coach .

f : have a look at these brochures ! have you ever thought of visiting north africa ? m : well , i 've traveled to morocco on business twice and i 'd really like to go there again on holiday . f : great . there is a flight on april twenty fifth and ... m : flight ? forget it ! my wife is afraid of flying . f : oh , in that case how about traveling by ship ? m : sorry i get sea sick when i travel by ship . f : then north africa is out of the question . m : i guess so . what else can you suggest ? f : what about a coach tour around europe ? it includes different countries and it 's quite cheap . m : ok , that 's probably the best idea .


f : please do not be disappointed . i will pack my things for school .

f : do not be surprised . i have already prepared my trip to the park .

f : haha , do not be so surprised . i am just waiting for a good weather .

f : please do not be annoyed . we will enjoy our trip to the mountains .

m : hi , iris , what are you still doing here ? i thought you were working a half day , so you could prepare for your trip to the beach .


f : yes , please . how soon do i have to leave my room ?

f : okay , please help me to print it out , thanks helen !

f : yes , miss lily , my distinguished customer , what do you want ?

f : yes , miss li . this is from room 208 , can you come to my room ?

m : reception can i help you ?


m : i 'm seeing a film on the internet now .

m : i 'm choosing cards on the internet now .

m : i 'm choosing cards on physical shop now .

f : what are you surfing on the internet , john ? you are smiling . are you seeing a film ? m : no . you know christmas day is coming . i am choosing some lovely cards for my friends . f : you mean you wo n't buy cards from the shops .


f : i guess you 're right . i 'm going to eat more cookies because i want to gain weight .

f : ok. instead of eating salad with some grilled beef , i could choose hot dogs .

f : i see . i will eat more fruits , vegetables and unprocessed meats to lose weight .

f : i ca n't believe that natural foods include hot dogs . i will eat it more recently .

f : i 'm stressed out by holiday parties with lots of treats like cookies , candies and chips as if that was n't enough . i have n't really been able to exercise and i think i 've gained 10 pounds recently . m : i 'm sorry to hear that . but you are not alone . many people gain weight . f : i think i should make my goal to lose 50 pounds . i could start by not eating sweets . m : that 's a good idea . you could also try to eat more natural foods . f : what do you mean by natural ? i do n't want to eat vegetables only . i like to eat things with meat . m : eating natural foods means you eat more fruits , vegetables , and unprocessed meats . f : like what ? m : instead of eating hot dog , you might choose to eat a salad with some grilled chicken instead .


m : well , i think i can see you at 6:30 and take you to the post office .

m : alright , i 'll come to your home at 8:30 and drive you to the airport .

m : okay , 7:30 sounds reasonable , then we can go to the school at 8:00 together .

m : alright , i 'll drive to your home to pick you up at 7:30 , i will come on time .

f : hi , tim . i was wondering if you 'd like to drive me to the station tomorrow morning ? m : i would be happy to drive you there . when do you need to go ? f : i should get to the station an hour in advance . so i need to leave my house at 7:30 .


m : great ! i 'll take your suggestion . i 'd like to trade in my bike for a new one .

m : great ! but i wo n't take your suggestion . i wo n't trade in my bike for a new one .

m : great ! i 'll take your suggestion . i 'd like to change the bike 's frame instead .

m : great ! i 'll take your suggestion . i 'd like to give the bike back to my cousin .

f : hi , there . did you have any questions about our bikes ? m : yeah , do you work on bicycles in addition to selling them ? f : oh , yes . we can handle any repairs you may need . m : that 's great , but what i need is not exactly a repair . my cousin gave me a road bike , but i 'm not tall enough to ride it . can you put smaller wheels on it ? f : we could do that , but i would n't recommend it because you would have to use your legs more to go the same distance . you 'd be better off buying a bike that 's the right size for you . m : i was afraid you 'd say that . you see my cousin 's bike is a very expensive model . it 's a really nice bike . f : have you considered trading the bike in ? we do buy and sell used bikes and i can give you a fair price for any trade in . m : really ? that would be great . how much can you give me for the bike ? f : if it 's in good shape probably at least 50 % of its original value .


f : i agree with you that the smell of the newly painted wall irritated my nose .

f : the old bookcase is all ash and not strong . let 's buy a new one .

f : the newly painted wall is blocked by these old bookcases .

f : the old paintings on the walls are no longer legible ; the painted walls look more attractive .

m : i think i preferred things as they were , where are those old book cases ? f : they were moved out , do n't you like the newly painted wall ? m : no , i thought the old paintings on the wall were good .


m : since you do n't have morning reading lesson , why do students have to arrive at school at 7:50 ?

m : since you do n't have morning reading lesson , why do students have to arrive at school at 7:40 ?

m : so students have to arrive at school at 7:40 , right ?

f : so students have to arrive at school at 8:00 because you do n't have morning reading lesson , right ?

m : when do you start your first lesson every day ? f : 8 o'clock . but we have a 20 minute morning reading lesson before that .


m : foget it . let 's go to the movies tonight .

m : you did a good job . the customers are satisfied with your service .

m : if you do this again , i 'll reduce your salary .

m : this dress suits you very well . you look so beautiful .

m : karen , can i talk to you ? when you see a customer , you should always ask them if they need help . and you ca n't talk to your friends on the phone during your work time . f : sorry mister wilson , it wo n't happen again .


m : yes , the lecture hall is in the library .

m : yes , there is no lecture hall in this college .

m : excuse me , can you help me ? i am looking for the lecture hall . f : actually , i 'm looking for the lecture hall , too . i think it 's in the library .


f : you are so filial that you can remember your grandparents ' wedding anniversary .

f : oh , your parents will be very happy for their 20th wedding anniversary today .

f : it may be not suitable to send a dozen black roses for your grandparents ' wedding anniversary .

f : congratulations ! i will send you a dozen pink roses for your wedding anniversary next week .

f : intercity flowers . how can i help ? m : hi , i 'd like to send a dozen red roses to arrive at my apartment tomorrow for my grandparents ' wedding anniversary , please .


m : i 'm glad to hear that you think climbing is challenging but not tiring .

m : you 're right . it 's really interesting to climb mountain .

m : fine . just as what you have said , swimming really makes people feel tired .

m : it 's a pity that you think climbing is tiring .

f : i hate spring in this city . it 's always raining . we hardly get any sunshine . m : you 're right . it 's terrible . f : summer will soon be here . i like summer very much . m : summer ? i ca n't stand it . it 's too hot , especially if you have to take the bus to work like i do . f : well . i ca n't imagine that , but i really hate the rain . m : i do n't mind it really . f : but summer in qingdao is lovely , especially the beach . i usually spend the summer there . peter and i go there every summer . you can come with us next time , brian . i 'm sure you will enjoy lying on the beach very much . m : no , thanks . i prefer a more active holiday . f : for example ? m : well , i was thinking of climbing mountain huang . f : climb the mountain ? oh , after a day of climbing , you will be very tired and wo n't want like to do anything .


f : this is wuyi mountain scenic area . let 's enjoy the beautiful scenery together .

f : okay , then i will choose one with good quality for you .

f : since you do n't want to spend more money , i 'll find you a cheaper one for you .

f : which type of washing machine have you decided on ? m : i 'm still not sure . f : we have many brands . little swan is domestic . philipson , panasonic are imported . m : which one is of the highest quality ? f : it 's hard to say . some customers preferred domestic ones , because they are cheaper . and others believe imported ones are more dependable . i think they are the same quality , but the price is quite different . m : i do n't care what the price is if the quality is guaranteed .


f : i lost my keys and can get out of my apartment .

f : will you please help me ? i lost my keys and can get into my apartment . m : do n't worry , madam . we 'll send someone over right away to change your lock and give you a new set of keys .


f : sure . i will use the pencil to write my name .

f : ok. i will use the electronic pen to write my name .

f : that 's convenient . i will use the electronic pen instead of my finger to write my name .

f : that 's convenient . i will use my finger to write my name .

f : do you have something to write with ? how am i supposed to sign my name ? can i use a pencil ? m : no , we lost our electronic pen , it does n't matter though , you can use your finger to sign right on the screen .


m : yes , i want to book the green routes in july .

m : the train tour in june is a little boring .

m : wow , it 's amazing ! the trip in june is great !

m : a train trip in august is a good choice .

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


m : really ? you mean you 'd get busy but you think my coming weekend is relaxing ?

m : why do you think my coming weekend is boring ? i will visit my friends over the weekend .

m : why do you think my coming weekend is boring ? i will watch the dvds over the weekend .

m : yeah , my coming weekend is busy , as i will watch the books and magazines i 've just bought .

f : gordon , i 'm going to keswick in the lake district this weekend . m : really ? f : yeah , 5 of us . why do n't you join us ? we 're getting to keswick on friday . then we 're going boating on saturday and on sunday . we 're going to do some shopping . then i will take some time to visit my aunt lucy . m : you 're not going to camp , are you ? is n't it a bit cold ? f : no , we are not . it is a bit cold . we 're staying in a country inn . it 's not like 5 star hotels or anything , but it 's really comfortable . m : sounds interesting . you know it 's the boating that i do n't like . f : well , what are you up to ? m : sit on my sofa all weekend and watch the dvds i 've just bought . and that will be a busy weekend . i may finish watching friends . f : i do n't know how you can do that all weekend gordon . i 'd get bored .


f : five-percent discount is alright . i 'll take the coat .

f : a 5 % discount for the light coat is good for me .

f : you give me a 10 % discount for the coat , cool .

f : wow , a fifteen percent discount . take the coat .

m : good morning , ma'am . are you being helped ? f : no , i 'm not . i 'm here to look for a winter coat . m : i can certainly help you with that . how about this one ? it 's made of very high quality wool . f : it 's nice , but i actually need something warmer . this would work if i were staying here in los angeles , but it 's too light for a chicago winter . m : ah , you need a very heavy coat then . please follow me . look at this one . it is our warmest coat and it is also fashionable and very comfortable . f : would it be possible to get a discount on it ? m : maybe we can give you a 5 % discount .


f : although overhead power lines are new , they do not represent the look of the area . that 's what people worry about .

f : although the overhead power lines are new , people worry about the dangers they hide in the neighborhood .

f : let 's hope so . people are worried about the danger they 're hiding in their neighborhood .

f : although these overhead power lines are old , they have historical value and should be protected because they are not in hidden danger .

f : the overhead power lines are a great concern of this neighborhood . they are very old and a lot of people we spoke to , asked if something could be done about them . m : well , i 'm happy to tell you that the power company has agreed to move the power lines underground . i think that will really improve the look of the area as well as being safe .


f : i see . you dislike traveling , but you want to earn more money to learn dancing .

f : since you want a well-paid job to allow yourself to travel around , just keep onto it .

f : if you want a well-paid to travel around , choose one next year upon graduation .

f : i admire your dream of earning more money from work to help the poor , darling .

m : mom , i 'm a little worried about college . i just do n't know what to study . i do n't know what my major should be . f : that can be a difficult decision , john . m : how can i decide ? f : well , i 'd start with your interests . it will help you if you study something that you are interested in . what do you like to read and learn about or do ? m : i guess i like dancing and helping people . those are my interest i guess . f : what do you mean by helping people ? m : if people have problems , i like to help solve them . or if people are hurt , i like to try to do things that make them feel better . f : it sounds like you might be interested in medicine then . m : uh ... i do n't know . f : another thing i think you should consider is the possible jobs you might get and how much money you want to make . m : how do i figure that ? f : you can research different jobs at the library and there are reports and data on how well different jobs pay . m : i want to have a well paid job so that i can have money to travel .


m : so , you will receive some training on the 21st and you hope to hurry to the school before you are too busy ?

m : so , you will work long hours on the 21st but there 's going to be some easy training ?

m : so , you will go to the coast on the 21st and you actually do n't start working on the first week ?

m : so , you will receive some training on the 21st and you do want to get a little play time after that ?

m : so alice , when do you begin ? f : i start on the twenty-first . i 'm hoping to hurry to the coast before i 'm too busy . m : i do n't blame you , you 're going to be working long hours , and should get a little rest before it all starts . f : we do n't actually start working on the first day , but there 's going to be some hard training . all new volunteers are required to complete 10 days of training , so i do want to get a little play time before that .


f : so , your uncle vince will attend the function ? oh , i think i will get a camera .

f : so , the function is arranged in your school and you will get a camera from your uncle vince ?

f : really ? you mean your uncle vince will not attend the function but you will get a camera ?

f : so , you mean you will celebrate your tenth birthday in a hotel and your uncle will get a camera ?

m : dear aaron , and how are you ? f : quite well , thank you . m : i 'm celebrating my ninth birthday , the day after tomorrow . f : well , where is the function arranged ? m : it is arranged in a hotel . f : where is it ? m : it is just next to my house . f : will your uncle vince attend the function ? m : no , but he has sent me a camera as my birthday present .


f : i have to stay here until someone comes to fix my phone .

f : i have to stay here until someone comes to fix my tv set .

f : i have to stay here until someone to go to see a movie with me .

f : sorry , i have to stay here until someone comes from the phone company to fix my phone . m : that 's too bad . i wish you could go with us to the movie .


f : sure . with the 10 % , i mean $ 1 discount , people will be encouraged to buy it .

f : though reusable bags are n't as strong as plastic ones , they have a 3 % discount .

f : i think the 10-cent discount is a good sign to encourage us to use reusable bags .

f : even though plastic bags are always free , reusable bags are also 10 cents cheaper .

f : more and more people are using reusable grocery bags now . m : they 're much stronger than plastic bags . and i can fit more in them , too . f : grocery stores like them , too . because they can make money by selling them . m : what 's more , you can use them for more than one purpose . i heard that only 3 % of plastic bags ( ? ) . imagine all that waste . f : and my local grocery store , regular plastic bags are n't free anymore . in addition , they take $ 0.10 off your bill for every reusable bag you bring yourself . m : it 's great to see we 're taking steps to create a healthier environment .


f : peter is coming to my party with his dad ? i never met his dad before .

f : that 's great . i 'd be happy to see peter and other schoolmates at the party .

f : thank you for helping invite peter and other schoolmates to my birthday party .

f : i need to prepare some gifts for your parents and peter before sunday 's party .

m : oh , when is your flight to athens ? f : sunday . why ? m : would you be able to come over on saturday night ? f : yes , i should have finished packing by then . m : my friends will give me a graduation party . f : terrific . m : i 'll pick you up . f : that is n't necessary . m : my dad will let me borrow the car . f : oh , well . that would be very nice . m : about 8 o'clock . f : 8 o'clock is fine . m : great . it 's a date . f : who 's going to be there ? m : just my friend peter and a few kids from school .


f : seems you are embarrassed about me . you do n't want your secretary to appear .

f : you 're right . i do have other plans , but i 'm more interested in the dinner with your mom .

f : i 'm free tonight , dad . may i ask why do you want me to go out with my friends ?

f : actually , yeah , i was planning something else . but the dinner is more important , professor .

m : hey , susie . can i borrow your car tonight ? f : no . the last time you borrowed it , you returned it with the gas tank empty . m : did i ? i 'm sorry , baby . i promise to fill the tank this time . f : what do you need it for ? m : i want to take my mom out to dinner . f : and i 'm not invited ? m : you can come if you want . i thought you 'd probably have plans with your friends .


f : are you alright ? it must be very hurt to be hit by a tree branch .

f : do you mean that you lost your fishing pole the day before yesterday ?

f : it 's not rare losing your fishing pole . it also occurred to me once .

f : it 's hilarious that you slipped and lost your shoes but still held the fishing pole .

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 : you are welcome . i am so sorry that he is dying fast .

m : my pleasure , take it easy , although he is under treatment , he is very strong physicially .

m : not at all . i 'm happy to hear that he is out of danger .

m : you are welcome . do n't worry , now that he 's under treatment . he 'll be fine .

m : susan , i was shocked to hear about your husband 's illness . i 'm so sorry . f : thanks . i appreciate your sympathy . i hope he 'll be alright , but this is his second heart attack in 5 years . he is not very strong physically . m : i understand how worried you must feel , but i 'm sure things will come out all right . is there anything i can do for you ? i 'll be glad to look after the kids while you go to the hospital . f : thanks a lot . i might take you up on it tomorrow if you do n't mind .


f : okay . i mean i want some ice water first .

f : thanks . i want to have the club sandwich first . but you mean this afternoon your special is not the club sandwich ?

f : thanks . i mean i want the french onion soup first . but you say you really do n't like the french onion soup ?

f : okay . i do n't think i 'll take your recommendation on the french onion soup . and i want some ice water first .

m : welcome to fergusons . can i tell you about our specials today ? f : i 'm not a regular customer here so could you recommend something for lunch ? m : well , this afternoon our special is the club sandwich , but i really like the french onion soup . are you ready to make a selection or shall i give you more time ? f : i think that i 'll take your recommendation on the french onion soup . could you please bring me some ice water first ? m : ok .


f : a new baby ? congratulations ! that 's something worth celebration .

f : your oldest brother has a baby ? that 's wonderful !

f : so your oldest sister is having a wedding , congrats !

f : well , happy birthday to your oldest sister !

m : hi , maria , how 's it going ? f : good . i finished all my courses today , so i can relax . m : great . maybe you 'll have time for some traveling now . f : maybe , but i think i 'll stay at home this weekend . m : oh , well , why do n't you come to my house ? my family is coming over . we 're having a barbeque in the back garden . f : thanks . but it 's with your families , so you probably do n't want other people there . m : no , really . do n't worry , because i 'm inviting a few people from my class as well . i 'd really like you to come . f : that would be great . is it a special family gathering ? m : well , my oldest sister has a new baby girl . so it 's a bit of a celebration for that .


f : i ca n't be late . for i ca n't let my audience wait .

f : thank you so much . the meeting is really important .

f : you can just drop me near the stadium or i will be late for the match .

f : do n't hurry , the meeting begins one and a half hour later .

f : can you go faster , sir ? i have a meeting in 15 minutes . m : the traffic near the stadium is bad because of the pop concert .


m : i 'm sure you and your sister had a lot of fun during your road trip to canada .

m : sounds amazing . driving from our home , california , should be fun as well .

m : you guys drove to new york from canada ? it 's quite a long journey .

m : i did n't know you took a car trip from california to canada at all , how was it ?

m : my wife and i are planning on driving from california to canada for a few weeks . f : that 's exciting . my husband and i took a car trip from new york to canada few years ago . it was a lot of fun .


f : i 'll buy some food there , come with me .

f : let 's continue our discussion first and i 'll buy some food later .

m : nice to see you , mary ! come in , please ! f : thank you tom , but i am afraid not now . i 've come only to return the book borrowed from you . m : wonderful . i 've been waiting for you a long time and longing to know what you think of it . f : it is very interesting and i 've learned a lot from it . m : well , so it is with me . f : oh , sorry . i ca n't go on talking about it with you any longer . m : it does n't matter . better stay here for another 10 minutes . f : no , i 'll go and buy some food in the shop and i have to say goodbye to you . m : goodbye .


f : it sounds like we have a lot to do for our homework .

f : our homework is quite simple for me . we only need to write an essay with two thousand words .

f : so we only need to write an essay with two thousand words , right ?

f : thank god we do n't need to write a report afterwards .

f : sorry , i 'm a bit late . so have you worked out what to do with this homework ? m : not yet . i 've just been here myself . f : can you remind me just what the task is exactly ? m : well , there are 2 , no , 3 parts . first , we 've got to write an essay about ways of collecting data . then ... f : what 's the title of the essay exactly ? m : i 've got it here . discuss the 2 main methods of collecting data in social science research . f : and how many words do we have to write ? m : 1500 words . then for the second part of the homework , we have to choose one method of data collection and carry a small scale study . f : and then we have to write a report on the study ? m : that 's right . 3 to 4 thousand words .


m : all right . since you have worked here for 15 years , it is time for you to make a change .

m : ok. it is good for you to make a change . you are a good person . wish you good luck .

m : i feel sorry that you can not get along well with other students in the class . let me help you .

m : you have no reason to be dissatisfied with your wages . you have worked here only for 1 month .

f : hey , mr. ben . can you spare me one minute ? m : of course . what 's wrong ? f : first of all , i 'd like to say that i 've enjoyed working with you . however , i ... m : oh no . do you mean you want to leave ? f : i 'm sorry , but i have worked here for 7 years and this position 3 years . i want to change my environment . m : that 's really bad news to me . how about double wages ? f : thank you for appreciating me . i 'm quitting because i want to try something different .


m : you said you does n't like new york . because you like noisy city , but new york is quite .

m : indeed you do n't like new orleans . it is a city very similar to new york , which you do n't like as well

m : why do n't you like las vegas ? it is recommended in the geographic journal i am reading .

m : you should take a try because las vegas is very interesting even though you do n't like it now .

f : hey , what are you doing ? m : i am reading a tourism journal . f : i like new york very much . is there anymore information ? m : no but remember the valentine 's day is coming nearer . f : could you recommend me some interesting places ? m : how about las vegas ? there are fireworks , sound and light shows . f : i do n't like such noisy city .


m : it seems like your professor was preparing a big dinner then .

m : do n't feel awkward , some americans do n't take bathing as a matter of privacy

m : it surprised me that his wife was showing for she always takes showers at morning .

m : wow , so you was setting the table with the couple ?

f : i hear you just got back from brazil . did you enjoy yourself ? m : yes , i had a wonderful time . f : really ? well , speaking of time , actually , i had a time problem here in the us . i was invited to my professor 's house . he said to come at 7:00. i arrived at about 7:10 but i guess it was a little early . m : why ? what did your professor say ? f : he did n't say anything . he was still in the shower . his wife opened the door .


f : be careful with your head . do n't hurt it again .

f : maybe you should wait until your knees fully heal .

f : you hurt your knees today ? i told you to be careful !

f : do n't worry . your face will be fine soon and you would look as handsome as before .

f : louis , how is your knee today ? have you seen a doctor ? m : i feel much better today . i went to the doctor and he told me it was not serious . i should be ok for saturday 's basketball game .


f : ok , we meet at 6:00 and set off for the concert .

f : i 'll wait for you at the gate of the concert hall at 6:30 .

f : we can meet at 7:00 at the restaurant then to have dinner together .

f : ok , we 'll meet at 7:00. that would be a good time .

f : hello , tom . i have n't seen you for sometime . how are you doing ? m : oh , not too bad . i have been busy writing an article f : really ? have you finished it ? m : yes , i finished it yesterday . f : congratulations . are you doing something this evening ? m : no , nothing important . why ? f : well , do you feel like going to relax yourself ? besides , i like music very much . m : great . i 'll meet you at your house at 7:00. is that ok ?


m : yes , of course , and please check your information , you package will reach france in one week .

m : yeah , it is , please check your information , you package will reach france in five days and you need to pay $ 10 .

m : sure it is , please check again , you ordered a 3 days service and it costs $ 100 .

m : sure it is , let me check your information , and you package will reach france in one week which costs $ 150 .

m : hi , what can i do for you ? f : i 'd like to send this package to france . can it be delivered in the next 5 days ? m : yes , we offer an overnight service . it 'll cost $ 70 . f : ah , that 's a bit expensive . do you have a 3 days service ? m : no , but we can get your package to france in one week for $ 40 . f : well , that sounds good . i 'll take that . is the service guaranteed ?


m : no , please have a lunch break . i 'll go to another company .

m : no , please have a lunch break . i 'll be at a lunch meeting for three hours .

m : no , please have a lunch break . i 'll be at a lunch meeting for the next hour and a half .

m : no , please have a lunch break . i 'll go to a video store .

m : i 'll be at a lunch meeting for the next hour and a half . will you please tell anyone who calls that i will call them back later this afternoon ? and if anyone comes to the office , it just have them wait until i come back . f : yes , mr. roberts . what if they are there waiting for a long time ? should i offer them anything ?