m : okay , i 'll buy it at the price you want . here , it 's $ 600 .

m : you want $ 900 for the suit ? it 's too expensive !

m : although the material is imported from france , it is not worth the $ 750 you want .

m : so , you do still want $ 750 for the suit ?

m : excuse me . how much is this suit ? f : it 's on sale today for $ 750 . it 's normally $ 900 . m : wow , that is pretty expensive ! i was thinking that it might be 4 or 500 . f : this material is imported from italy . it 's the finest in the world , and if you bought a suit made of this material at many department stores , you would pay about $ 2000 . m : uh-hah . but is n't that the point of coming to a market like this , to get a discount compared to the expensive department stores ? besides i saw a suit just like this one a few stalls down , and they were selling it for $ 600 . i still thought that it was too expensive . f : it 's possible that the suit you saw was the same color is this one but made of a different material . unfortunately , our prices are final , and we think there are the lowest anywhere in the city .


f : if you want to get other school information , you can go to our desk .

f : thanks for calling , crystal travel agency is happy to serve you .

f : please go slowly . i hope you 'll consider our crystal travel agency again .

f : you are welcome . i 'm looking forward to calling me back .

f : hello , this is katrina travel agency . may i help you ? m : yes , this is edgar . i 'll have a holiday . and i 'm thinking about traveling abroad with my parents . can you give me some advice ? f : of course . may i ask how long you will plan to travel . m : about a week . f : ok. what do you have in mind ? m : i 'd love to go to europe . f : you are very lucky we have a special offer for european tours . m : great . can i have some extra information ? f : sure , for family tours , we have 5 european cities on the list . and we 'll see big ben in london , eiffel tower in paris and other places of interest . m : that 's just what i am thinking of . i 'll talk about this with my parents and call you back . thank you .


m : you mean you like watching films on tv best because you do n't like sports programs ?

m : so you like watching sports on tv best because you like playing better than watching , do n't you ?

m : so you like watching sports on tv best , do n't you ?

m : i did n't realize that you like watching game shows on tv most and do n't like playing sports .

m : hi lucy , what 's your favorite tv program ? f : i like sports programs best , especially tennis . i really prefer playing to watching .


m : you want me to eat cookies with you ? but i 'm not going to the snack bar .

m : so you want me to bring you a pound of cookies ? i 'll do that .

m : although you want me to go for a walk with you , i 'm not going to the snack bar .

m : well , no problem . since you want me to bring you something , i will .

m : i 'm going to the snack bar , are you coming with me ? f : no , could you bring me back something ? i want some cookies . m : how much do you want ? f : about half a pound .


f : will we go to a police station first ? the traffic is good .

f : thank you . i 'm glad i meet a responsible taxi driver when the traffic is really heavy .

f : you are a good driver . can you take me to the park quickly ?

f : waiter , it would take at least another 5 minutes , right ?

f : can you take me to the fairy lands restaurant quickly ? i 'm already 5 minutes late . m : i 'll try , but the traffic is so heavy , it would take at least another 15 minutes .


m : ok. i should crack the egg first and then boil some water .

m : you are right , getting some cooking oil is the easiest way .

m : ok ! crack the egg first and then heat up some water .

m : i knew to sart with boiling water , but how ? and then what ?

m : hey ! can i ask you for a favor ? f : sure . m : i 'm trying to learn how to cook . eating out so much has really been costing me a lot of money . f : that 's a good idea . what do you want to make ? shall i teach you how to roast a chicken ? m : well , maybe later . right now i have this pack of eggs . unfortunately , i have never made eggs before . f : what ? you do n't know how to cook eggs ? m : no . my mom always made everything for me . that 's why i 'm asking for your help . f : ok , i 'll help you . start by boiling some water , that 's the easiest way to cook an egg .


f : i will follow your instructions and take my medications on time .

f : it 's 101. i will wait for the food in my hotel room . thank you .

f : it 's 101. i will wait for the repairman in the room . thank you .

f : what 's the specials in your restaurant today ?

f : excuse me , but the shower in my room does n't work . m : sorry for that . we will send a repairman as soon as possible . what is your room number ?


f : oh no ! although the lady 's room is fine , it is too far from here .

f : but i have signed up for using the lady 's room , so i can use it now , right ?

f : oh no ! i ca n't use the lady 's room now .

f : so i am not able to use the lady 's room right now , but i can use it when someone is out , right ?

f : excuse me . m : yes . f : is there a lady 's room around here ? m : there is . but unlucky for you , it has a big out of use sign on it .


f : so you ate bread and milk for breakfast and nothing else since then .

f : your breakfast was bread and milk . there should n't be any problem .

f : a cheeseburger and meat , that 's a lot for your breakfast .

f : you had a putting and two cans of coke for breakfast ?

f : henry , you do n't look very well . are you ok ? m : i 'm afraid i have a serious stomachache . f : there is nothing wrong with your lunch ? what did you eat before that ? m : you know i had bread and drank a little milk for breakfast . but that was n't enough for me . i felt hungry . so i bought a cheeseburger and an ice cream .


m : thank you . now i understand that i need to wait 15 minutes .

m : i 'll wait here for 25 minutes for the next bus .

m : oh dear , i just missed the bus ? so i have to wait 15 minutes more .

m : when does the next bus leave ? f : you just miss one by 5 minutes . buses leave every 20 minutes , so you 'll have to wait a little .


m : i like lisa and lily 's voice , their beautiful voices make me feel comfortable .

m : lisa and gell not only are different in character but also have different voice .

m : lisa and gell just like twins , they have a lot in common .

m : yes , lisa and gell are different in character .

m : i can never tell of it 's lisa or gell on the phone . their voices are so similar . f : that 's about the only thing they have in common for sisters .


m : that sounds great ! you can try diving in our hotel .

m : you never swam before ? well , you can try swimming here .

m : you want to try water skiing here for the first time ? go ahead .

m : oh , you have tried diving before . how about water skiing ?

m : so if you 're interested in water sports , this hotel has 2 boards , diving boards and its own beach . you can learn to water ski there , and guests can dive too . f : good , i 'm quite a strong swimmer , but i have always wanted to try diving . so that would suit me fine . i tried water skiing once , but i did n't like it .


m : we are talking about who will go to the party , why have you been formally dressed ?

m : alright , let 's stop talking about what you will wear to the party . just get yourself ready soon .

m : since we are talking about whether the party is formal , why have you been dressed ?

m : since you have been ready , let 's stop talking about what you will wear to the party .

m : are you ready yet ? everyone will be waiting for us . f : i know . i ca n't find my boots . m : we 're just going for an informal party . just wear your normal dress shoes . f : alright , i suppose they look quite good with my dress .


f : really ? you mean last month when your son slipped into the pool , you were swimming in the water ?

f : so , your son ran off with your wife and when your son slipped into the pool , you were resting near the pool ?

f : so , when your son slipped into the pool , you were looking for a nice spot near the pool with your wife ?

f : so , your daughter and you were looking for a nice spot near the pool when your son slipped into the pool ?

f : i heard something terrible happen to your son last weekend . m : yes , my family went swimming with mr henry and his son last saturday . when we got there , my wife and i started looking for a nice spot near the pool . my son ran off by himself and went over to the pool . the next thing we knew , he was in the water .


m : why do n't you want to go and catch the first bus ?

m : i 'm glad that you 've decided to stay a bit longer even though you wanted to leave at first .

m : i do n't get it why you do n't want to stay a bit longer .

m : i 'm not surprised that you wo n't stay longer and wanted to catch the first bus .

f : i really have to be going . m : why ? stay a little longer . f : no , i must catch the last bus .


m : so you will work a half day this weekend . i feel sorry for you .

m : it is good for you to stay at home this weekend .

m : ok. i hope you can enjoy your trip to the beach tomorrow .

m : that is fine . enjoy your trip to the beach next weekend .

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 : that was my plan , but the weather report is calling for rain this weekend . it supposed to be nicer next weekend . m : so will you go next weekend instead ? f : yeah . i think i 'll stay at home this weekend and work a half day next friday . i 'd rather go when the weather is better .


f : yeah , it 's a pity that i know little about sport games . i 'm so sorry . but you know we both like those boring games .

f : yeah , it is a pity that i throw away the sports section without reading it . but i do n't always throw away the sports section .

f : yeah , it is a pity that i throw away the sports section without reading it . but i think you can find another way to kill time .

f : yeah , it 's a pity that i seldom watches news on tv and i always throw away the politic section . you know it 's boring .

m : excuse me , where is the newspaper ? f : why do you want to read the newspaper ? you always watch the news on tv . m : i know , but i wo n't be leaving for another hour . i want to read the newspaper to kill time . i want to read the sports page . f : i 'm sorry . i put it in the garbage half an hour ago . both barbara and i read it . you never read the paper but just watch tv , so i threw it away . m : oh , i found it , but i ca n't find the page i want . f : oh , i 'm sorry , mike . i always throw away the sports section . you know we both hate those boring games . m : what a pity !


f : good on you ! hope you can enjoy your art class in the thursday afternoon .

f : so , whom are you going with to the museum in the thursday ?

f : it is a pity that you have to practice the piano in the wednesday afternoons .

f : it is a pity that you have to go to an art class in the thursday morning .

f : mark , i remember last week you told me that you wanted to learn a foreign language . here is an ad that you may be interested in . jackson college language school . they have german , russian and spanish . is there a language that you want to learn ? m : yes , the last one . i want to go to spain and settle down there . where do they offer the courses ? f : their classes are given in different places . you could go to their branch school called new century . it 's just 3 blocks away . m : that 's really close . i can get there by bike . f : yes , by the way , would you like to go with me to the history museum this thursday ? m : i 'd like to but i have to practice the piano in the morning and then i have an art class in the afternoon .


m : well , although his job is not cool , he is a nice person .

m : yes . jim will be a good actor in channel 5 .

m : well , although he does n't have a job , he will be a nice husband .

m : so you think jim will be a good husband , right ?

m : so what do you want to do ? get another drink here or call it a night ? f : i 'll have another beer . let me buy this round . m : ok. thanks . so how was your date the other night ? f : great . jim took me to the cinema to see a film . i think he 's really nice . and he 's got a cool job . he 's a television producer . you know , he went to the national film and television school and he 's been working at channel 4 for a year now . m : sounds impressive . so you think it might get serious ? f : yeah , we have a good connection . i think he 's marriage material . we 'll see how it goes , but i 'm already thinking we could have a long term future ahead of us .


m : hello , tourist information , what can i do for you ? f : hello . i 'm phoning about the boat trips on the river d ? can you tell me which days they are ? m : sure , they go every friday and sunday .


f : yes , as you mentioned , it is exciting !

f : yeah , i know how you feel , the street is noisy !

f : bob , the bus station is close to my house , so convenient .

f : you 're right . it 's a nice neighborhood here .

m : hi , i 'm mike . i just moved in next door . f : oh hi , come on in . i 'm barbara . would you like something to drink ? m : thanks , some tea would be nice . i really like your tea set . where did you get it ? f : oh , there is a supermarket not far from here . i bought it on sale . but there is also a teahouse around the corner . m : it 's a nice neighborhood here .


f : this soccer game will be very competitive , i 'm looking forward to the wonderful performance of the players .

f : our host team scored the first goal in this soccer game .

f : i think sun yang will win the gold medal in this swimming game .

f : that player could n't finish the marathon running race , he gave up .

f : what ? the visiting team scored the first goal . m : yes , ours are behind .


m : sorry , madam . you can get a menue next door . this is a furniture store .

m : thanks for you understanding . here is the menu , enjoy your meal .

m : sorry sir , our movie tickets have been sold out .

m : sorry miss , our hotel does n't have any single rooms available .

m : good evening , madam , would you please sit here ? i 'm afraid there are no other seats free at the moment . f : i 'd prefer to sit alone , but i suppose this will do . have you got a menu , please ?


f : yeah , this controller is huge but there are too few buttons . and you just want to ask me for some medicine , right ?

f : well , as you know how to use it , why do you want to ask me for some information ? you have got all the information !

f : yeah , this controller is huge and there are too many buttons . and you want to ask me for some information , right ?

f : well , you did n't tell me you 'd like to be able to move and control it yourself , and you just want to ask me for some money , right ?

f : morning , mr. johnson . do you need some more medication ? m : no , my leg is feeling fine actually . but this bed is really uncomfortable . f : you told me that you 'd like to be able to move and control it yourself . m : that 's true . but i do n't know how to use it . this controller is huge and there are too many buttons .


m : you have to set up the tables and chairs now .

m : yes , the only thing you need to do is to check the microphones .

m : you have put the cups in place . then it 's time to mop the floor .

m : is everything ready for the meeting ? f : almost . i 'm done with the tables and chairs and i 've set up microphones as well . the only thing left to do is put the cups on the table .


f : thursday is fine . we should hold the party on thursday .

f : great ! we can have the birthday party on saturday .

f : fine . we will hold grandpa 's birthday on friday .

f : great ! we can have the graduation party on saturday .

m : it 's grandpa 's birthday next week . we must have a surprise party . f : a party ? do you mean you want to have loud music and food everywhere ? m : well , no , but grandpa will . you know he loves jazz . f : ok , well , how about having it at a hotel ? m : hotels are expensive , and it 's too cold for a garden party at this time of year . we really should have it here at our house . f : ok , i suppose you 're right . what food should we have ? m : oh , i 'll make some pizzas , and i 'm sure grandma will make a birthday cake . f : yes , i 'm sure she will . i 'll make some salad , then . what do you think i should get him ? m : let me think . no scarves or hats . i 'm giving him a scarf and grandpa just bought a hat last month . what about a book ? he reads a lot . f : ok , good idea . oh , what day should we plan to have the party ? m : well , the birthday is on thursday . so we could do it on friday . no , saturday . saturday is the best day for a party .


m : you are right , i should eat all this food first .

m : i only like apple juice , warm water is not suitable for me .

m : i wo n't take any medicine because it dose no good for my cold .

m : i need to take some medicine . i think i got a cold . f : well , you might want to drink some water first . i have n't seen you have anything to drink all day even while we were having lunch .


m : so you have to pay me $ 29.95 as extra money .

m : the extra money is $ 35.25 , you pay in cash or card ?

m : thank you madam , you have to pay me $ 5.3 extra .

m : there will be an extra $ 5.3 to get this pair of shoes .

f : excuse me , do you think i can return these gloves ? m : what 's the problem with them ? f : they 're too small . m : did n't you try them on before you bought them ? f : well , as a matter of fact , i received them as a gift . m : ok , i see . i 'm afraid i ca n't give you a cash return , but you can change them . f : i believe you sell these gloves for $ 29.95 . m : yes , i 'll take the gloves of the same price for you to choose . f : but that pair looks nice . may i have a try ? m : it 's for $ 35.25 . if you like to take that pair , you 'll pay some extra money . f : ok , i will .


f : okay , i wo n't leave the office until you give me the spare car keys .

f : i hope your store can help me find my wallet as soon as possible .

f : thank you . i 'll go to the front desk and get the spare key right now .

f : thank you so much for helping me check in .

m : can i help you madam ? f : yes , thank you . i seem to have lost my room key . m : take it easy . you can go to the front desk to get the spare one .


m : the professor will be back at 12:00 ? that 's early .

m : the professor will be back at 13:00 , right ?

m : you already contacted him at 14:00 ? that 's great .

m : ok. remember to contact him at 14:00 after his lunch .

m : by the way , jane , did you talk to the professor about our new health program ? f : i contacted his office at 12:00 o'clock , but his secretary said he would be out for lunch until 2:00 pm .


f : jerry went to the new restaurant last night , but the next day he did n't feel sick .

f : although jerry went to that restaurant last month , it took him a week to get sick .

f : why did n't jerry get sick when he went to that restaurant last week ?

f : you mean jerry went to that restaurant last week and also got sick ?

m : you look rather pale . are you feeling well ? f : not very . i was sick most of the night . i did n't sleep very well . m : what seems to be the matter ? is it the flu ? f : no , i think it was something i ate . we ate at that new restaurant last night and i must have eaten something that did n't agree with me . m : was it that new restaurant over on fourth street ? f : as a matter of fact it was . why do you ask ? m : jerry ate there last week and had the same kind of problem . he was sick the next day , too .


f : thanks a lot . you are an excellent manager .

f : thanks a lot . your husband is an excellent policeman .

f : thanks a lot . you are an excellent policeman .

f : thanks a lot . you are an excellent husband , honey .

f : i think my wallet was stolen , sir . m : do you have any reason to believe that your wallet was stolen ? f : yes , i left it on the table half an hour ago . but when i came back from the restroom , it was gone . m : are you sure you left your wallet on the table ? f : of course , sir . i plan to pay the bill before i went to the restroom . m : is this your wallet ? we founded in the restroom .


f : really ? you thought the food here was strange and there was not always plenty to eat ?

f : oh , i see . you thought the food here was simple but there was always plenty to eat .

f : so , you did n't connect with each other in a meaningful way but the food here was wonderful ?

f : ok , i see . it was easy for you to be accepted at first and you thought the food here was simple .

f : paul , let 's talk about your work experience in south america . what took you there ? was it to improve your spanish ? m : well , i just wanted to find out more about the way people lived there . my spoken spanish was already pretty good . in fact , i ended up teaching english there . f : i see , how did you do that ? m : i found an agency that ran volunteer projects . construction was a choice . then there was tourism , which i actually chose to do . and then there was work with local farmers , otherwise known as agriculture . f : it sounds like a good chance to experience a different kind of life . m : yes , but it was hard for me to be accepted at first . however , when people became more comfortable with me . we really connected with each other in a meaningful way . f : that 's wonderful . what did you think of the food there ? m : it was simple . but there was always plenty to eat .


f : ok. i will pay for the gas , since the electricity and water are included .

f : fine . $ 300 is a good price for the rent , i can pay for the electricity .

f : ok. since the electricity is not included in the rent , i will pay for it .

f : great . i will pay $ 300 for the rent and another $ 300 for the water .

f : hello , i 'm calling about the apartment you advertised . m : yes . what kind of apartments are you interested in ? f : i 'm interested in a one bedroom , do you have any available ? m : yes , i have one . when do you need it ? f : sometime around next week . how much is the rent ? m : well , the rent is $ 650 , with a $ 300 security deposit . gas and water are included , but you pay for electricity .


f : mahjong is as beneficial as reading , especially as you find them both interesting now .

f : haha , mahjong can be such an addiction . as you are busy tonight , see you tomorrow .

f : that wo n't happen to mahjong.once getting addicted to it , you 'll always be addicted .

f : why have you always been so eager about playing mahjong ? i see no charm in it at all .

f : do you have anything particular on this evening ? m : no , i 've got a lot of time to kill . f : well , then , wo n't you come over to dinner and have a game of mahjong afterwards ? m : with pleasure . f : you are not so eager about majang before . m : that 's because i did n't know the fun of playing it then . why is majang ? such a popular game , do you know ? f : i 've got no idea . i only know that foreigners are beginning to take an interest in it , besides their old card games . m : that 's right . some of them are already experts . f : indeed they are . but the cham about majang is once you 're interested in it , you ca n't shut it off . m : yes , once i went crazy over other hobbies such as stamp collecting and reading , but i find them very boring now . f : i 'm sure your former hobbies are more beneficial . m : i ca n't deny that and i ca n't help it , either .


m : yes , i can find some friends in the club through learning french like you .

m : yes , i can find friends in english learning even i do n't go to clubs .

m : you mean you 're going to join a club to help me make some friends .

m : yes , i will follow your advice to make some friends through sport .

f : how are you doing , andrew ? m : not well . i 've been feeling pretty lonely lately . f : but you have so many friends . how could you be lonely ? m : you know what they say , a friend to all as a friend to none . i do n't feel like i really know any of my friends . in fact , i should probably call them acquaintances , not friends . f : what about me ? i 'm your friend . m : i know you are , but you 're my girlfriend . i wish i had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes . f : i know what you mean , i find it difficult to make new friends , too . it 's not as easy as it was when we were young , is it ? m : not at all . f : i 've made a lot of new friends since i started learning english . maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends .


m : let 's continue talking about the paintings . have you seen other paintings that have beautiful colors ?

m : so you do n't like the boat we 're talking about , even though you bought a painting of some boats .

m : oh , you bought a painting of some boats . let 's talk more about the paintings .

m : wow , you like the mountains and you bought a painting of some mountains , right ?

f : do you like this painting ? m : yes , it 's lovely . i like the color of the houses . f : i nearly bought the one of some boats and there was a really beautiful one of the mountains , but that was too big .


m : really ? you did n't enjoy seeing the live models , but you liked the designer wear best about the show ?

m : so , you liked the live models best about the show ? okay . but i was not really interested in the designer wear section .

m : so , you are sure it lived up to your expectations and you liked the clothes recycling best about the show ?

m : so , you enjoyed seeing the live models , and you liked the clothes recycling best about the show ?

m : that was a cool exhibition ! f : i knew you 'd like it . i believe it will help us with our school cloth project . i got lots of ideas now . m : i was really interested in the designer wear section . it 's totally special . f : yes , it 'd be great to wear something so special . but what impressed me most was the part that showed you how to recycle clothes . m : yeah , but i ca n't see myself wearing any of my dad 's old things just now . i did n't expect the show to be so interesting . f : i enjoyed seeing the live models , though i 'm not sure whether it lived up to my expectations .


m : since you usually study for about an hour before you go to bed at night , why did n't you ever get a perfect score in math ?

m : wow ! you usually study for about two hours before a rest at night !

m : you usually study for about two hours before you go to bed at night . no wonder you can do this math problem .

m : although you usually study for about three hours before you go to bed at night , you never got a perfect score in math , did you ?

m : can you help me with this math problem ? f : actually , i do n't know how to do it , either . you should probably just ask the teacher . m : i thought you always got 100 % on all your math tests . f : i usually do , but sometimes i need help , too . m : how long do you usually study for a test ? f : about 2 hours the night before , and then an hour or so earlier in the week .


m : what a pity that it is aimed at teenagers only . yes , he is .

m : it 's a film that lacks musical performances . yes , he is .

m : the new film is uninteresting . yes , he is .

m : it is aimed at old only . yes , he is .

m : i think the new film that fitzgerald directed is quite good . the only problem is that it 's aimed at teenagers only . it holds no interest for any other age group . f : i like the great musical performances in fitzgerald 's film . he 's also a gifted violinist and guitarist , is n't he ?


m : i 've lost five pounds . i will continue with my exercise .

m : you are right , i should continue with my exercise .

m : it is important to make warming-up exercises before running .

m : the most important thing for me now is to have a good rest , i should start to exercise one month later .

m : the scale shows no hint of losing weight . i wonder if my running is really worth it . f : it is always very hard when you are starting out . it may work later only if you stick to it .


f : the party will start in ten minutes .

f : the party will start in 30 minutes .

f : the party will start in 15 minutes . the party will begin at 8:00 .

f : the party will start in 15 minutes , in 7:15 .

f : it 's 7:15. we have to be at the restaurant by 7:30 for the surprise party . we 'll never make it there with all this evening traffic . m : sure , we will . but the party will almost be over by then .


m : of course . this bus is running so slow .

m : you are right . the bus can not start now .

m : yes , the car is making a strange noise .

m : sure . there is a strange noise in the street .

f : frank , do you hear that strange noise ?


f : although you are not good at organizing , you are not in an electrical engineering major , are you ?

f : you live in beijing . how could you not be good at learning new things ?

f : since you are not good at public speaking , but since you live in beijing , you can learn it .

f : although you are not good at speaking in public , it does n't matter .

f : can you tell me a little bit about yourself ? m : my name is david and i live in shanghai . i was born in 1980. my major was electrical engineering . f : what kind of personality do you think you have ? m : well , i approach things very enthusiastically and i do n't like to leave things half done . i 'm very organized and most capable . f : what would you say are your weaknesses and strengths ? m : well , i 'm afraid i 'm a poor speaker . however , i 'm fully aware of this , so i 've been studying how to speak in public . i suppose my strengths are that i am persistent and quick to learn .


f : wow , could you ask your friend if the zoo needs more volunteers ? i would like to join you .

f : from which tv program did you know that a zoo needs volunteers for 3 weeks on the holiday ?

f : i also read newspaper , but i did not find any information about volunteers needed in hospital .

f : your friend told you the news that you can work together with him in that zoo ? that is pretty cool .

f : have you got any plans for the coming holiday ? m : yes , a very special plan . i will be doing volunteer work in a zoo for 2 weeks . f : volunteer work in a zoo ? how did you hear that they needed volunteers ? from the newspaper or tv ? m : neither . a friend of mine working there told me the other day .


m : no . i 'll not call you back in the afternoon , maybe tomorrow .

m : no . i 'll call you back during lunch .

m : no . i 'll call you back in the afternoon .

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 ?


m : youstill think he is helpful after he asked me to organize the meeting room by thursday .

m : you mean my boss is cruel because he asked me to organize the meeting room by thursday .

m : i think so ! but what can i do ? he is theboss after all ! and a cruel boss !

m : no , he is not hard-working at all . he gave all his work to me . but i am still feel relax .

f : you looked tired today , john . what 's wrong ? m : i have so many things to do . i am so stressed out . f : well , just relax . you told me that you have one day off today . you said you would take our daughter to the park . m : yeah , but all i can think about is the deadlines i need to meet . f : what deadlines ? m : well , i have to have the meeting room organized by friday . f : what else ? m : i also need to come up with a marketing plan for our dairy products and sign a contract with the sales department by saturday . f : it sounds to me that your boss is just taking too much advantage of you .


m : you will be late , because the school play will start at 6:45 .

m : yeah , the school play will start at 7:00 .

m : although the school play will start at 7:00 , you will be late since it is 6:55 now .

m : the school play will start at 7:15 , but we will be late .

f : when will the school play start ? m : at 7 o'clock , but please arrive by 6:45 . f : all right . i wo n't be late .


m : thanks for cleaning the kitchen , mom . i 'll do it next time .

m : you need to clean the bedroom because i did n't clean it .

m : you do n't need to clean the living room because i already cleaned it .

m : thank you so much for cleaning the living room .

m : mom , i 've cleaned the bedrooms , the kitchen except for . f : i know , the living room , right ? do n't worry . i 'll clean it .


f : why did you visit yellowstone park this year ?

f : why did you visit yellowstone park in december this year ?

f : why did you visit yellowstone park last year ?

f : why did you visit yellowstone park the year before last ?

f : did you go to yellowstone park for vacation last year ? m : i could n't make it last december , but i finally went there 3 months later . i plan to visit again next year .


f : there are lots of spiders in this basement , let ' s get out of it !

f : let ' s get out of this basement , i can not stand it anymore !

f : there is no thanksgiving decoration on that sofa in your bedroom .

f : we did n't find thanksgiving decorations in your living room .

f : why are we down here again ? m : we 're looking for a box marked christmas decorations . what 's the matter ? f : i do n't like cold dark places . i feel like i 'm in a scary movie , also i hate rats . m : what 's wrong with rats ? f : they are dirty creatures that spread disease . m : i do n't see them that way . there like us i think . they 're very social and they get sad when their alone . f : ears strange . hey , is that the box on the shelf ? m : no , those are the halloween decorations . f : ah , i just walked right into a spider web . m : did you know that even though almost all spiders have poison , less than 1 % are harmful to humans ? f : whatever . there are the thanksgiving decorations on that sofa . m : there it is . under that bench , can you hand me that pole by the latter ? i can use it to drag the box out . f : here you are . i 'm going to stand on this chair until you 're ready to go back up to the living room . m : stop worrying . there are hardly any spiders down here .


f : hope you can have a good time . i do enjoy visiting some cultural relics in nanjing .

f : okay , maybe i can come with you because i want to visit my friend in nanjing again .

f : yeah , i hope jim can come with you . attending a lecture in beijing really makes me feel tired .

f : yeah , i hope jim can come with you . attending a lecture in nanjing really makes me feel tired .

m : would you like to come with me to visit beijing next week ? i want to visit a few of the cultural sites there . f : i just came back from their last week . i had to attend a lecture there . m : then i 'll ask my friend jim , he might be interested .


m : ok , i want to buy this new love novel , how much is it ?

m : the museum has exhibits from different periods , i like them very much .

m : i want to borrow all these newspapers and magazines , i will turn them back in 4 weeks .

m : sure , i will turn these books back on time .

m : how long can i keep these ? f : newspapers and magazines are not allowed to be taken out . these books are due in 2 weeks , and do n't forget to return them on time .


m : so , you mean she did n't go back to chicago and now works in a factory ?

m : ok , i see . you mean now she works in a school , as a teacher in a small town .

m : ok , i see . she is now a teacher in a big town and she works in a school .

m : so , you mean she is now an accountant in a small town and she works in a company ?

m : hi , alice . what are you doing ? f : i am looking at some old school photographs . m : can i have a look ? when was this photo taken ? f : that photo was taken more than 7 years ago . m : who is this girl ? f : that 's lily . at first i did n't like her because i thought that she was too serious . she always had high marks in math . one day i found that she was very friendly and helpful . then we became good friends . m : what does she do now ? f : i heard she went back to chicago and is now a teacher in a small town .


m : i have arrived at the restaurant hours before .

m : hi , maggie . i 'm coming , but it 's snowing and the traffic is moving slowly . f : ok , david . take your time . we 'll wait for you so we can have dinner together .


f : fine . i 'll come to the laundry tomorrow since today 's machines are fully booked .

f : thanks . i will order them online and i want to look some clothes in this shop now .

f : thanks . these pairs of jeans fit me just fine . i 'll take them .

f : fine . i 'll come to mail the letter tomorrow .

f : hi , do you have these jeans in a size 8 ? m : i 'm sorry , ma'am . my computer says that we just sold our last pair . but you can order them online and they 'll be sure to arrive in 3 to 5 days .


f : you mean i have to hand in my homework before the morning reading .

f : you mean i have to hand in the homework after the morning reading .

f : so i have to go to the teacher 's office before the morning reading because i do n't have to hand in my homework before the morning read .

f : so i have to do some morning excise before the morning reading because i do n't have to hand in my homework before the morning read .

m : hi , tracy . you 're getting ready for tomorrow 's lessons , are n't you ? f : oh , yes , but i 'm a bit nervous . i do n't know what will happen in class or how i 'll get along with my new classmates . m : i can understand , just take it easy . you 'll make a lot of new friends very soon . f : thank you . i 'll try my best to get used to my new school life as soon as possible . by the way , what time does the first class begin ? m : at 8:00 o'clock . but before that , we have 10 minutes to hand in our homework and then 20 minutes for morning reading .


m : maybe it 's the fried chicken you bought from the street store that caused you sick .

m : so you bought some fried chicken on your way home and you did n't feel sick at all ?

m : why did you buy an ice cream from the street store ? did n't you just have lunch at that time ?

m : i think it 's the piece of cake you bought from the street store that caused you sick .

m : hi , julie . i have n't seen you in class for a week . where have you been ? f : hi , mr.jones . i 've been ill since last sunday . in fact , i 'm still not feeling well . m : yes , i can see that . what was the problem ? f : the doctor thinks it was food poisoning . i went to a nice restaurant for lunch with a few of my classmates last sunday . it was a great meal . so many dishes , barbecued beef , roast mutton and lots of vegetables . m : sounds delicious . f : yeah , it was . but on my way home i got some fried chicken to eat from a street store . not long after i got home i started feeling sick .


m : how was your review for the exam ? i heard you did n't do lots of revision for it .

m : did you complaint to your friends last tuesday . you must think it was unfair .

m : you will get a good mark in the exam . actually no one complained about the paper .

m : you are great . sounds like your exam worked well , because you did n't feel the exam was difficult .

m : hey penny . have you had a good week ? how did your exam go last tuesday ? f : fine , thanks richard . i did a lot of revision for it . some of my friends complained the paper was difficult , but i thought it was fair .


m : never mind , i just rang you up two times .

m : you did n't answer my first call , so i tried two more times .

m : yeah , you missed two calls , but anyway , you answered my third call .

m : can you believe that ? i rang you up four times !

m : i tried to phone you last night , mrs white . in fact , i rang you up three times . but nobody answered . f : well , we went to the cinema after dinner .


f : i know , the weather here is incredibly bad in september . that 's why i choose to go to spain to enjoy my holiday at that time .

f : i 'll visit as many places as possible , for this is my main plan for the september holiday . but i only have one week in france .

f : it 's not decided yet . the tickets to spain in september cost much less , so i can save some money for later trip .

f : maybe i 'll stay on the coast . i do n't have much money , and i choose september because i can save some ticket money .

f : we 're going to france for a couple of weeks in september . tickets are a bit cheaper then . m : yeah . and the weather is agreeable , too . are you staying on the coast or are you going to visit lots of different places ?


m : i found the way here without difficulty . i am so glad that i am not late .

m : i am so sorry that you do n't like my gift . i should bring you something else next time .

m : i am so glad that you like my gift . i want to express my gratitude for you .

m : maybe i can help martin in the kitchen . i am good at cooking .

m : hello , ann . f : oh , hello . come on in . let me take your coat . you managed to find us then . m : well , i got a bit lost coming off the ring road . sorry i 'm a bit late . f : oh , do n't worry . the dinner has n't been ready yet . martin is still in the kitchen . m : so he is cooking , is n't he ? f : he is quite an expert in the kitchen . fortunately for me , i ca n't boil an egg myself . m : oh , i brought you this . i was n't sure what you liked . but obviously , it 's meant to be quite a good year . f : oh , thanks . lovely .


f : my mom thought we should name our baby laura .

f : betty is my mother 's name . i i think it is beautiful .

f : my mom thought we should name our baby josephine .

f : my mom thinks that we should name the baby after her . what do you think ? m : i think your mom is a little too selfish . plus , i do n't really think betty betson sounds like a name i 'd want to have .


m : you are right . i will buy a book online .

m : all right . i will return a book to the library , if someone return harry potter to me .

m : okay . i have been waiting for 2 weeks to borrow a book .

m : i do n't think so . i still want to borrow a book . but i do n't have patience to wait for that .

m : i 've been waiting for 3 weeks for someone to return harry potter to the library . i 'm getting so impatient . f : why do n't you just buy your own copy online ?


m : it 's a sauce . i like to eat sushi with the sauce .

m : it 's a sauce . but i prefer eating sushi directly with hands .

m : it 's a sauce . but i prefer eating sushi directly .

m : it 's a sauce . i always eat sushi with vegetables .

f : how do you eat sushi , mister nakamura ? m : i usually use chopsticks but some people prefer just using hands . f : you can eat with your hands at the restaurant ? m : yeah , it 's totally acceptable in the traditional sushi restaurant . f : hmm , interesting . so do i just eat it straight ? m : well , i like to eat it straight and enjoy the natural flavor of the fish , but you can always go with wasabi . f : wasabi ? what 's wasabi ?


f : i am afraid you are wrong . now chinese people have become health-conscious . they usually do exercise .

f : you are right . even there is much information online , japanese people are more ignorant than before .

f : yes , you are right . american people used to be very lazy , but now they are trying to improve the situation .

f : that is true . lazy is one of the features of japanese people . they are not fond of doing exercise .

m : i have noticed that a lot of people around here are very healthy and hard working . i thought all americans just ate hamburgers and pizza and sat in front of the tv all day long .


f : i know from this survey that your book shops are only open during the day .

f : thank you a million for your kindness to have this interview . it helps a lot .

f : thanks for helping me do the interview . i ' ve applied for the position of manager here .

f : thanks for sharing your work experience ! i will go to apply a job here tomorrow .

m : do you have any questions for me ? f : yes , i 've applied for the post of sales assistant here , but i really care about if there are chances of promotion in the company . m : yes , we 're growing all the time and if you are prepared to move , there are jobs at other branches . f : great . and in the job description , can you tell me something about your working hours ? m : sure , because we open our book shops in the evenings as well as during the day , we ask staff when they prefer to work . look at this time table , it says here we have a member whose name is julia . she works 3 hours in the morning and then 2 hours in the evening .


f : yes . you should go to buy the books in the shop first .

f : yes . you should go to your grandpa for some books first .

f : yes . you should go to buy books in the shop first and then search them on the internet .

f : yes . you should search for the books on the internet first .

f : let 's see if you can find books by the authors your grandpa liked as a teenager . m : ha ha . but first of all , i want to google the books to see if i like the story lines .


f : thanks . i 'm leaving for sydney in a week .

f : thanks . i 'm leaving for sydney in a month .

f : thanks . i 'm leaving for shanghai in a month .

f : thanks . i 'm leaving for sydney in a year .

m : who are the people in this photo ? f : oh , that 's my homestay family . i 'm going to australia for a year on an exchange program . and those are the people i 'm living with . those are the parents , mr. and mrs. smith . their daughters ' names are jenny and cindy , and their son 's name is george . m : is that george there ? f : no , that 's jenny 's husband , charlie . they were just married . george is the one in front . m : good looking man , he 's not married ? f : no . cindy 's not married , either . but jenny and charlie are moving to their own house next week . so it wo n't be as crowded as it looks . i 'm leaving for sydney in a month . m : well , have a great time .


f : oh , you just came back from london . no wonder you know nothing about the accident .

f : you went to washington ? never mind . let me tell you some details of the accident .

f : london ? for business ? anyway , you did n't see the helicopter crush over the street .

f : you just went to huston ? it 's lucky you miss the car accident here on this street .

f : have you heard there 's a car accident just in the opposite of the street ? m : no . i have just returned from london .


f : i like to stay at home on weekends . you are so energetic that go climbing on weekends .

f : did you go to barbecue this weekend ? i am so envious

f : we usually go on picnics and have a barbecue . how about your family ? m : my father works on weekends . so , we usually do n't go anywhere .


m : what 's the story about ? why do n't you like such an exciting story ?

m : what 's the story about ? why is the story so exciting ?

m : you mean this one is too boring . why do you still want to get it over with ?

m : you mean this one is too boring . why do you have to return it soon ?

m : did n't you just get that book from the library ? f : yes , a few days ago . m : it looks like you 're almost finished with it . why are you reading it so fast ? f : i like the story so much that i can hardly put it down . m : well , we ca n't get to the library until the weekend , so you wo n't have anything new to read until then . you should read only a few chapters each day . f : i 'll do that with the next book . this one is too exciting .


m : since you are bored with my new car , let us try something funny .

m : since you are curious about the game , let us go to the shop together .

m : i know you will be curious about the game . i can not wait to show you .

m : do not be confused about the new car . i will help you with it .

m : hey , charlie , do you want to come to my house after school and play video games with me ? i just got a cool new game . we will go pick up my dad at the airport at 6:00 but you can stay for 2 hours . f : sure , jack . i just have to finish my homework first . what 's the game that you got ? m : it 's a game where you create your own character . you can choose how you look and dress and act . f : interesting . i 've never played something like that . it sounds really different .


m : you are right . i should buy the suit .

m : you are right . i should change my job .

m : yes . the color of the suit is not suitable .

m : yes . both the color and the style of the suit are not suitable .

m : how do you like this suit for your new job ? f : well , the style is fine but you might need to reconsider the choice of color .


f : i 'm afraid that we are unable to beat him during this game . do you have any idea ?

f : just enjoy the play . wow , the player that one right there in the middle has both hands but only one leg .

f : wow , i 'm so happy that we watch this match . it 's not usual to see a top player playing and his performance is brilliant .

f : i do n't think it 's a good choice for us to watch this match . there 's no top player in the league as you said .

f : hey , i 've just notice something . the player that one right there in the middle of the field has only one hand . m : it took you long enough to notice ? yeah , he 's one of the top players in the league .


f : thank you for returning 5 pounds to me . i really need it .

f : thanks again for paying the five-pound bill for me . and i just lost 10 pounds .

f : thanks again for lending me 10 pounds .

f : thank you for returning 10 pounds to me .

m : does this bill belong to you ? f : oh , thanks . i 've just lost 5 pounds . m : i 'm glad that i found the owner , otherwise i would have to go to the lost and found .


f : you know , i really like this tv show .

f : i 'm glad to hear that you really like our friend kimmy schmidt .

f : really ? why do you want to join an underground comedy club ?

f : i 've been watching the television show unbreakable kimmy schmidt . it 's a comedy about a girl who lived underground for years and is now out in the world . i think you 'd really enjoy it . m : thanks for the suggestion , i 'll check it out .


m : so , you like the heat of summer but you do n't like the longer days ?

m : so , you like the warmth of summer but you do n't like summer the most ?

m : so , you like the rain of summer and you never hate the summer ?

m : okay , i see . you like the warmth of summer and you like summer the most ?

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


f : i 'm surprised that you did n't find amy nervous during the presentation .

f : i know , right ? she did n't seem to be nervous whatsoever .

f : i 'm surprised that you do n't think highly of amy 's performance .

f : i do n't understand how could you hardly comprehend amy 's performance .

f : did you attend amy 's presentation last night ? it was the first time for her to give a speech to a large audience . m : how she could be so calm in front of so many people is really beyond me !


m : yes . tim left xinhua hospital and went back home .

m : yes . he was seriously injured yesterday and he was in the hospital now .

m : yes . tim was taken to the emergency room yesterday and came home today .

m : yes . tim was taken to the emergency room .

m : have you heard about tim ? he had an accident today and was taken to the emergency room at xinhua hospital . f : really ? oh , i hope it 's not too serious .


f : you are a spanish , how can you not know spanish ? you need it here at chile .

f : oh , you are a british . welcome to new york and what do you need from me ?

f : that 's absolutely not correct , but i understand why you think so as an american .

f : our guest from america , you should know not everybody in china speaks english .

f : good afternoon . can i help you ? m : yes , thank god . you speak english ? f : you are a traveler to spain ? m : yes , i 'm from new york and i thought all people can speak a little english .


f : fine . you know i must leave before 12 , because i need to finish my work plan at home .

f : alright . i 'll hand in as soon as possible , because i must go to buy the things before 9 .

f : ok , and then i 'll go to buy the things before 11 .

f : ok. but i must leave before 11 no matter whether i could hand in my work plan or not , because i must go home on time .

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


f : so , why are you not keen on sports programs ? you do like sports as you said .

f : i can understand why you do n't like sports programs since you do n't like sports , too .

f : i am the same with you . i like sports programs and dislike movies programs as well .

f : why do n't you like history programs and sports ? they are interesting in my opinion .

f : so david , you do n't like sports . m : well , i like sports , but i 'm just not keen on sports programs . you know , i would usually rather watch a movie or some kind of history program .


f : you paid $ 70 in total . no discount ?

f : jack , your new tie 's so beautiful . is it expensive ? m : not really . one tires $ 35 . but if you buy 2 ties , you can save $ 5 , so i bought 2 .


f : you will play basketball on wednesdays and football on saturday mornings , right ?

f : wow , you will play football on wednesdays , great !

f : although you will play football on wednesdays , you will play basketball on saturday mornings , wo n't you ?

f : you will play tennis on wednesdays , so you will play basketball on saturday mornings .

f : will you be doing basketball on wednesdays this year ? m : no . my mom says she can take me to practice then , so i 'm going to do football . f : what about saturday mornings ? tennis ? m : i do n't know . i 'll check with my parents .


f : you are sick because you did n't eat anything .

f : you do n't like the hamburgers i made .

f : you are still hungry after you have eaten something .

m : i 'm home . f : hi , sweetie . look ! i 've made apple pies , seafood salad and ... what 's wrong ? you do n't feel well or you do n't like the food ? m : to be honest , i 'm not hungry . i just had a hamburger and fries . i did n't know you were making something .


f : that is great . the party will start a little after 7:00. thank you .

f : we will start the party at 6:30 on saturday after you leave .

f : great . the party will be held at 7:00 on friday . thanks a lot .

f : good . a little after 7:00 on friday , the party will begin . thanks .

f : good morning , doctor vincent . may i come in ? m : good morning , ma'am . of course , how can i be of help ? f : well it 's about school , doctor vincent . it 's just that alan and i wanted to have a few people over for a dinner party to celebrate finishing my paper and we would particularly like to invite you since you 're the chairman , would you please come this weekend on saturday ? m : i 'd be glad to ( ? ) , saturday , did you say ? f : if that 's alright for you and mrs vincents ? m : i have to check with elizabeth but i 'm pretty sure it 'll be alright . f : good . if you could come around 6:30 or 7:00 o'clock that would give us time to chat for a while over a glass of wine before dinner ? m : that sounds fine . we 'll be there around 7:00 .


m : i think seafood is terrible as well . but you had many other food to eat since you were in wuhan , did n't you ?

m : your might have less joy in xiamen since you do n't like seafood . seafood is one of the features of xiamen .

m : i can understand that you do n't like seafood , but why did n't you go to beach ? you do n't like beach as well ?

m : you think seafood is delicious ? same here . though waether was unbearably hot in xiamen , i would go for seafood .

m : so , we 're back in class at last . i did n't see you around this summer , mary . did you leave beijing ? f : yeah , i told my parents i wanted to escape beijing 's heat . so they asked me to go to wuhan to help my uncle with his business . m : wuhan ? that 's even worse . f : actually , i did n't go . i ended up in xiamen . my uncle moved there at the last minute . and he asked me to stay with him there and help decorate his new apartment . m : did you find anything fun to do there ? f : well , i did have some time to go to the beach , of course . m : was n't it unbearably hot there ? f : no , it was surprisingly pleasant . m : did you like the food ? f : it was n't terrible , but i must say that seafood is n't really my thing .


f : what you should do is changing the dress .

f : i 'll help you get the dress tailored .

f : i 'm gon na throw out this ugly dress . i do n't even remember why i bought it in the first place . m : well , it 's such a beautiful material . just get it to a tailor . a few changes will make it lovely .


f : wow , you guys were so brave to stay at campsite in such heavy snowy day .

f : so you mean you stay in the hotel for the whole week ?

f : why did you came back from the campsite and spend whole weekend at home ?

f : oh , what an interesting story . so how was the hotel you stayed ?

f : hi , mark , how was the camping ? m : it was great in the end , but we had a terrible time at the beginning . f : why ? m : first , we left the house early on saturday morning , but after only half an hour my car broke down . f : oh , no . m : fortunately , there was a garage nearby , and the repairman fixed the problem . but when we arrived at the forest , it was getting dark . we drove around the forest for about an hour and finally found the camp side . but it was completely dark by then . unfortunately , it started raining , so we drove down the road for 2 hours and found a hotel . f : that was lucky . m : yes , it was a great hotel . and in the end , we stayed there for the whole weekend .


f : so , you come here specifically to hear this guy 's speech ? okay , actually my suggestion is leaving the room .

f : so , you come here specifically to hear this lady 's speech ? oh , i really suggest that we should leave the room .

f : you mean you can leave and try to find another lecture ? well , my suggestion is just turning off the light .

f : you mean you will not try to ask him some questions ? well , my suggestion is talking to the speaker privately .

m : is it me or is it really hard to understand this speaker ? f : you 're right . it 's not that he has an accent like some of the other speakers from another country . it 's just that he is speaking too softly . do you think it would be rude to ask him to turn his microphone up a little bit ? m : i do n't think he 's wearing one either that or he 's turned it off . f : that 's crazy . there must be 400 people here . m : this part of the conference has turned into such a waste of time . maybe we should leave and try to find another lecture . f : i ca n't do that . i come here specifically to hear this guy 's speech . i think i 'll just go up to him at the end of the speech and try to ask him some questions .


m : oh , i 'm sorry to ask you to keep the position when i am taking pictures .

m : do you think it is a good tv program ? are you okay with your head which got hurt during that pose ?

m : have a rest . i think we already took some good pictures .

m : that 's bad . you should do exercise . let 's stop now .

m : ok , why do n't you try pulling your leg out a little bit more ? f : alright . ouch , mark , we need to stop for a minute . m : what are you talking about ? these pictures are looking great . we ca n't stop now . f : i think i pulled a muscle during that pose .


m : the other has no tomatoes and no cheese .

m : my god , the other has no tomatoes .

m : no.106 , please . f : i 'm no.106 . here you are . m : welcome to genova 's deli . just drop your number in the basket there . what can i get for you today ? f : i need 3 sandwiches . the first two are both roast beef with cheese , but one has everything on it , and the other has no tomatoes .


f : you should persuade your mom to recover it . now you even ca n't decide when to come to china again !

f : because your mother has n't recovered yet , you ca n't decide when to come to japan again .

f : bob , even you have n't found a job in china , you can also come to china again ! remember that !

f : oh my god ! bob , you want to work in america ? why ? i thought you liked asian countries a lot !

f : david , where did you get so many old books ? m : some graduates were selling their used books . they were really cheap so i bought some . f : but are n't you leaving china in 2 weeks ? how can you finish reading so many books ? m : i 'll take them back to america . i want to continue to improve my chinese so they 'll be very helpful . f : when will you come to china again ? m : i do n't know . maybe several years later or maybe next year . that all depends . f : depends on what ? m : it depends on whether my mom will recover or not . if she is still ill , i can not leave her to work in china .


f : yes , i really like the idea . most students often get a job of the gap year .

f : yes , i really like the idea . most students will volunteer their time .

f : yes , i really like the idea . mostly , students do not choose to travel , but to work .

f : yes , i really like the idea . mostly , it 's a time for traveling .

m : no , what 's that ? f : it 's when you take a year off between finishing high school and going to college . it 's popular in the uk . m : hmm ... what do people do for that year ? work ? _james , have you heard of a gap year f : some people do , other people volunteer . but mostly , it 's for traveling and taking it easy for a little while . m : do you like that idea ?


f : haha , why you put the collection of stories on the table in the kitchen ?

f : you must like the collection of stories very much because you put it in a box in the dining room .

f : thank you , then could you lend the collection of stories in the drawer in your living room to me tomorrow ?

f : thank you , now that you put it in a drawer in your living room , why do n't you read it ?

f : tom , do you like stories ? m : yes , very much . you know i spent my childhood with my grandparents in the countryside . they often told me stories . f : do you have any story books now ? m : yes . last year my friend bought me a collection of stories as a birthday present . it is so interesting that i have read it 3 times . f : oh , could i borrow it from you ? m : certainly , i put it in a drawer in the living room . i will get it for you now .


m : your bird can finally say hello now .

m : you bird finally learns a new skill . singing is interesting . next time you can teach him to say hello .

m : sing a song ? wow , that 's really new skill .

m : the bird 's new skill is dancing ! show me .

f : eddie , you 've got to come over and see my parrot . it 's learning so many words now . m : really ? last time i saw him all he could say was something that sounded like hello . f : well , now , he can a sing a song too .


m : i know that indian is your mother tongue language . but please do not use indian as a kind of reference in english learning .

m : how could you not know these chinese characters as chinese ? you are kidding me .

m : well , you should n't compare them with the meanings in japanese . btw , i wish i can visit japan one day to see your family .

m : sure . i am glad to help . chinese people like you sometimes do have problems in understanding phrases with subtle differences .

f : mr. smith , may i ask you a question ? m : yes , go ahead , please . f : for quite a long time , i 've not been sure of two phrases . i 'm sorry and excuse me . it seems that they have exactly the same meaning when we put them into chinese . could you tell me how to use them correctly ?


m : your parents call you two times a week . just like mine .

m : you only call you once a month . i think you are expecting more .

m : your parents call you two times a month . usually at what time ? i never call mine on weekends .

m : so you would receive phone call from your parents twice a month .

m : how often do you call your parents , janet ? i call mine every saturday and every sunday . f : i call my parents once a month , but they call me every 2 weeks .


f : we can have our picnic on the boat as your wish .

f : we can have our picnic on the rock by the river .

f : we can have our picnic on the grass .

f : we can have our picnic on the rock by the tree .

f : dad we can sit on the grass for our picnic . m : it 's too wet , how about on that rock by the tree ? f : yeah , ok , but can we go in the boat before we have the picnic ? m : come on , then .


m : the meals and the rooms were terrible before , is that true ?

m : so the rooms were good but the meals were bad .

m : so the meals were good but the rooms were bad .

m : you mean the meals and the rooms are terrible now ?

m : i hear this hotel has got a new manager . f : that 's why the rooms and the meals are better now .


f : i ca n't believe that they find a new lead singer to replace you .

f : i will miss the sound of the piano you play .

f : tell me your time playing guitar in the choir .

f : what a pity ! your are the best guitarist in the world .

f : sam , i heard your band is going to play at the student center this friday night . when will it begin ? m : it begins at 7:30 and will last for an hour . it 'll be my last time to play in the band , you know . f : what ? i can not believe it . do n't you love music ? m : i do love music , but i just ca n't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night . you know i 've fallen behind my classmates . i want to go to a good college . i 'm afraid i wo n't make it if i keep playing in the band . f : so what do others in the band say ? m : they 're very sorry about my decision to leave , but they respect my decision . luckily , they found a new guitarist to take my place . so next time when you go to watch their performance , you 'll see a new guitarist .


m : ok , mom . i 'll follow your advice to eat slowly .

m : ok , mom . i 'll have lunch first , and wait the girls ' arrival .

m : ok , mom . i 'll eat slowly , but do you suggest me to wolf down my lunch ?

m : thanks , mom . i 'll join in the game . but it 's surprised to hear that you think wolf down is good for me .

f : do n't wolf down your lunch . it 's not good for you .


f : thank you for fixing my tooth hole , dentist .

f : a hole ? that could n't be possible !

f : are you sure that there is a hole in my dog 's tooth ?

m : now open your mouth wider . f : ah . m : oh , good girl . well , i can see what 's happening . there is a hole in your tooth .


m : really ? you will put it in the school magazine ? and people can know the story of barney by reading the school magazine ?

m : you mean as barney won the first place in the competition , people can know the his story by reading the school magazine ?

m : really ? you will not put it in the school magazine but people can know the story of barney by talking to me ? okay , i see .

m : so , you will put it in the company magazine and people can know the story of barney by attending abc college classes ?

m : oh , sweetie . why are you so excited ? f : excuse me ? m : sorry , not you , i was talking to my dog barney . he always goes crazy when he hears the phone ring . f : are you bill black ? m : yes , what can i do for you ? f : i 'm jennifer from abc college . m : oh yes , i 'm showing barney at your pet show . it 's going to be lots of fun and kids love barney . f : did n't he win a competition a few years ago ? m : he should have come first , but he ended up in the second place . f : second ? wow ! that 's pretty good . can i ask what competition that was ? m : well , the american kennel club competition . i was so proud of him . f : well , thank you for your information , will put it in the school magazine .


m : really ? i can not eat hamburgers anymore ? oh , i prefer hamburgers . that 's terrible for me .

m : really ? you mean i can still eat hamburgers ? that 's great ! and i also prefer turkey .

m : so , red meat is allowed but i ca n't eat hamburgers anymore ? that 's okay , as i just prefer chichen .

m : so , you mean i do n't have to do any strength training exercises but i can not eat hamburgers anymore ? but i prefer hamburgers !

f : well , i want to talk to you about the training schedule . at the moment you 're only doing an hour of training a day , right ? m : yes . f : you need to increase that to 2 hours a day . m : 2 hours ? what will i do during the extra hour ? f : you will have to do some strength training exercises . m : it sounds tiring . f : yes , but you do get 8 hours of sleep every night . now , about your diet ! first of all , lots of rice and bread , and you could only eat white meat , such as chicken and turkey . red meat is not allowed . m : what ? i love fast food . does that mean i ca n't eat hamburgers anymore ? f : yes .


f : my doctor will meet me in the airport .

f : the managing director will meet me later that day . ok , i know .

f : ok. the managing director will meet me . i remember .

f : have you completed the arrangements for the trip yet , brian ? m : i 've made the reservations . but there are still some details to make sure . your plane leaves at 8:30. so , i 'll pick you up at your house at 6 . f : six ? i 'll have to get up in the middle of the night ! m : i 'm sorry , you have to check in by 7:00 and i think there will probably be a long queue . f : oh , very well , what about my meetings ? m : first , the managing director is coming to the airport to meet you .


m : you can keep it three weeks at most .

m : you can keep it six weeks at least .

m : you can keep it four weeks at most .

f : can you tell me where the book a dream of red mansion is ? m : i 'm sorry it 's been lent out . what about this one ? it 's a newly published novel written by a young writer . it has a fast paced plot and the language is easy to read . f : ok. i 'll take it . by the way , how long can i keep it ? m : 3 weeks . you can come back and borrow it for longer if you ca n't finish it in time . f : how long can i keep the novel the second time ? m : the same . 3 weeks . but you can only borrow it twice within a year . f : alright . thank you very much .


m : i consider myself a direct and grateful person .

m : i 'm glad i convinced you , and you prefer thoughtful gifts like the snow globe .

m : i will tell you directly and gratefully that i like gift card .

m : i use my gift card every year to buy snow globes at the mall , i love them very much .

m : when i think of giving a good gift , i think about my uncle . f : why is that ? i know he gave you a snow globe yesterday . does n't that seem like a strange gift ? m : well , i 'll be honest , his gifts can be out of times , but they just make me laugh . f : i 'm glad . but my family always give very practical gifts . m : oh , like what ? f : we give gift cards of our favorite stores or even just money . m : emm , i guess those are useful . but they do n't seem like very fun gifts to receive . f : that 's ridiculous . gift cards and cash are always fun to receive . m : gift cards and cash are practical . but they 're not very imaginative . f : so , i can use them to buy anything i want . i like that . m : but giving a gift like that is taking the easy way out . you 're not taking the time to select a gift you know the person will enjoy . f : ok , but what if the giver is wrong ? what if you do n't like the gift ? m : in that case , i 'll just ask for the receipt and return it . or i regift it . f : ah , how awkward . m : well , people understand . and i 'm always grateful for any gift . f : really ? if someone buys you something random , then they probably wo n't really thinking of you . m : that 's true . a good gift should be thoughtful . f : so what makes a snow globe from your uncle so special ? m : winter is our favorite season . we both love snow . f : how nice . i see your point now . but for my birthday , please do n't try to guess what i might like . a simple gift card is fine .


m : since annie does n't have lesson tomorrow , we can prepare a birthday party for her .

m : tomorrow is tuesday , so we can buy a birthday cake for michael after he returns home .

m : tomorrow is your birthday , lynn . since you are free , let 's go out for a good dinner .

m : lynn will turn fifteen tomorrow . time flies ! what present should i prepare for her ?

m : it 's saturday tomorrow . do you have any plans ? f : busy as usual . i will send annie to her piano class at 9:00 tomorrow morning and then take michael to hospital . besides , i will make a birthday cake for lynn . tomorrow is her fifth birthday .


f : i 'd like to take this magazine home .

f : i 'd like to order fish soup , please !

f : i 'd like this magazine , but it has been out of date . do you have any other new copies ? m : sure , we have newly introduced magazines . but i 'll give you a 20 % discount for the old ones .


f : yeah , it 's a good sunny , just enjoy the show and have a nice day .

f : cloudy day is annoying , i 'm going to see the wilde 's play too , we can go together .

f : well , sunny day will always be great , and just as you i like yeats too !

f : the wind is really strong today , and i hope you could enjoy your movie .

m : excuse me , how can i get to the riverside theater ? f : walk along the river and take the fourth turning on the left . and go down until you reach the second traffic light . turn right at the end of the road , you 'll see the theater . m : good heavens . what a long way ! f : yes , you can take a taxi if you ca n't remember what i told you , or if you do n't want to walk a long way . m : well , i like walking . it 's a fine day for walking , is n't it ? and shakespeare 's play is worth such a day in such a long way .


f : your suggestions are very good . maybe i need to do some outdoors in the morning to help me sleep .

f : your suggestions are very good . maybe i need to do some outdoors in the evening to help me sleep .

f : why do you suggest me to talk more often to others ?

f : why do you suggest me not using the computer before 8:00 pm ?

m : how was your doctors ' appointment ? f : it was fine . he says that i 'm pretty healthy overall . but i told him that i have trouble sleeping sometimes and he offered me sleeping pills . m : did you take them ? f : no , i 'm afraid they 're harmful to my health . m : so what are you going to do ? f : i think i will schedule an appointment with the psychologist . maybe i ca n't sleep because i have too much anxiety . talking to someone may help . m : you know i used to have trouble sleeping and i found a few things that help . if i exercise outdoors in the morning , it relaxes me all day . also , if i do n't use my phone or computer after 8:00 pm , then i can easily fall asleep at 10 .


f : oh , you will meet me first and then you will go to new york .

f : oh , you have to go to new york first .

f : oh , you will meet me first . and you will go to washington dc .

f : oh , you need to go to washington dc before you go to new york .

f : if i go to washington dc , will you meet me there ? m : i have to go to new york , but if i have time i 'll meet you there on friday .


m : sure . we should start cooking now .

m : yes . we should have some rest first before having the meal .

m : sure . we should have a meal first .

f : so how long are you going to cook this fish ? m : it 'll be ready in a few minutes . f : i feel really worn out . m : you 're tired ? and how do you think i feel ? i 'm doing all the cooking ! f : yeah , i know . so let 's just eat and go to bed .


f : so , i work here from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm four days a week , monday to thursday ? and i will work 8 hours every day ?

f : so , i work here from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm four days a week , monday to friday ? and i will work 4 hours every day ?

f : so , i work here from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm four days a week , monday to thursday ? and i will work 4 hours every day ?

f : you mean i will work 5 hours every day ? oh , actually , i am free every morning . so , i am afraid that the schedule is not suitable .

m : would you please tell me why you want to work in our kindergarten ? you know kids are sometimes so tiresome . f : i love children . i can sing to them and teach them how to dance . m : then you have worked in a kindergarten before ? f : no , but i used to take care of children during summer and winter holidays . m : i see , by the way do you want to work part time or full time ? f : i 'd prefer part time . m : when can you work ? f : i 'm free every afternoon , so i can work about 20 hours a week . m : ok , gene you 're hired . you can work here from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm four days a week , monday to thursday .


f : you have trapped in an elevator before ? how did you managed to get out last time ?

f : you may be right . it 's useless to worry , but it does n't feel good trapped in the car .

f : sir , you look calm as elevator mechanic . i suppose you can solve the problem soon .

f : sounds reasonable . i should learn to be calm , like you , as panic does n't help .

f : oh , no . this ca n't be happening . m : i wonder what 's going on . f : i 'm going to ring the alarm . i told them weeks ago to check it . i would have been better off taking the stairs . m : do you mean this has happened before ? f : yeah , it was a few weeks ago but i was n't in here . oh , if i 'm in here a long time i do n't know what i 'm going to do . m : well , for crying out loud . do n't lose your head . calm down . f : you know i knocked myself out to be on time for an appointment . and now look . m : complaining is n't going to help . f : how can you be so calm ? has this ever happened to you ? m : no . this is my first time but why should i panic ? what good would it do ? i 'd rather pass the time in here pleasantly .


m : how long has your photo shop been open ?

m : you could n't develop your photos by yourself in our shop , this is the print shop .

m : you 've got a role in this movie , as someone who can develop part of her own film .

m : it 's great to be able to develop some photos by yourself . i 'm looking forward to seeing your work .

m : did you develop all your own film ? f : only the black and white . i had a photo shop do my color pictures .


m : really ? you two can enjoy some alone time in seattle .

m : really ? i really envy you three . anyway , enjoy your trip to seattle .

m : i 'm so happy for you ! is it the first time you five go to new york together ?

m : that 's great ! you five enjoy your trip to seattle !

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


m : so you usually blog on a business trip , do n't you ?

m : why do you never blog when you are on a business trip ?

m : so you only blog when you are publishing some photos , right ?

m : oh , you only blog when leaving your laptop at home .

m : what are you doing there with your mobile phone ? f : i 'm moblogging . m : moblogging ? what does that mean ? f : oh , moblogging is a combination of the word `` mobile '' and `` blogging '' . it 's another form of blogging . users can publish blog entries to the web from a mobile phone or other mobile devices . m : sounds interesting . that must be very convenient . f : yes , you 're right . i can blog wherever and whenever i 'm on the move . it 's especially good when i 'm on a business trip and my laptop happens to be away from me .


m : i think next you need to work on the test paper about the test paper and do n't worry about the problem of building a new gym .

m : yeah , i think you really need to write to a newspaper and talk about it .

m : yeah , i think you really need to write to a newspaper and talk about the idea of building a new gym .

m : well , just go shopping since the new shopping center has already been bulit .

f : i was asked some questions by some men doing the survey today . m : was it about what you watched on tv last night ? i got asked about that a few days ago . f : actually , he wanted to know what i felt about the new shopping center . they 're thinking about building near the railway station . weather i felt it would solve , some of the towns problems are actually just cause more . m : well , you 've certainly got a strong opinion about that . you 've always been telling me what a rubbish idea you think it is . the crowd . f : true . and i told him what i thought . but i do n't think he wrote down my answers to any of his questions . i 'm going to sit down and write a letter to the local paper now .


f : you want to eat peanut butter , do n't you , but we have had cookies in the house .

f : since you want to eat yoghurt , why did you put peanut butter in the basket ?

f : so , you want to eat cookies but you put peanut butter in the basket , right ?

f : what did you just put in the basket ? m : some peanut butter . f : that is not a jar of peanut butter . m : ok , fine , they 're peanut butter cookies . f : you know , we do n't keep cookies in the house . m : mom , please .


f : though you always leave office early , the office environment is terrible .

f : if my working time is as terribly long as yours , i would also hate my job .

f : you hate your work because of the workmates . luckily mine are friendly .

f : so you find your working time is too short for you to gain useful experience .

m : mary , how 's your job going ? f : i 've moved to a new office and it 's a little far from where i live . actually , i 'm looking for a new job because the people there are very unfriendly . m : oh , me too . i hate my job for i have to work overtime nearly every day .


m : you just need some cream for your coffee ?

m : sure . i 'll put some milk in your coffee .

m : sure . i just put some sugar in your coffee .

m : ok. you need some milk for your tea .

m : would you like a cup of coffee ? f : yes , that would be good . m : cream or sugar ? f : neither , just some milk .


m : indeed . smith is always the first to answer questions .

m : yeah , he is sensitive and has been thinking of others .

m : smith has been observing other people 's advantages and learning from them .

m : smith always seems to know other people 's problems . f : that is true . i think that 's why he has been so successful in his work .


m : thanks , i will pay attention to the radio tonight .

m : i received a lot of messages from him .

m : i learn english by listening to the radio .

m : i hear we 're going to have our first big snowstorm tonight . that 's going to be quite something . f : yes , they might even cancel classes tomorrow . m : so , how do we know whether classes are cancelled or not ? will the school put up a notice or send us a message ? f : well , you can tune into certain radio stations and they announce all the school closings .


m : you 're working on a company party ? sounds so cool . how is the preparation going ?

m : oh , it 's december now . do you need a hand to prepare for the new year 's party ?

m : i did n't know your birthday is coming soon . let me help you plan your birthday party .

m : i know the company party you are busy with . only famous businessmen will be invited .

m : what are you doing , jane ? f : i am planning a party . m : a party ? what party ? your birthday party ? f : of course not . my birthday is in december , do n't you remember ? it 's the company 's party . the general manager wants to invite some famous scientists , bankers and professors from universities to the party . these people are very important to the development of the company .


f : seems that your boss was kind in telling you all the rules .

f : after working with you for a year , mark 'll turn boss this year .

f : wow , it 's amazing that you 'll cooperate with your boss , mark .

f : it sounds interesting you 'll cooperate with your boss ' son mark .

f : ok , dinner 's ready , owen . m : this looks delicious . the chicken smells great . f : how was your first day at the summer job ? m : pretty good . the factory is kind of big and noisy , but the people seem nice . this lady , gloria , showed me around and told me all the rules . f : is gloria the boss ? m : no , a guy named carson is the head . he was n't there today . f : oh , owen , you were saying that you have n't met the boss yet . m : no , but i met his son , mark . he will be the boss once he gets more experience . he spent last summer loading the delivery trucks . but this year he 's going to be operating the machines with me .


f : yeah . the red one looks great on you . you should wear that one .

f : yeah . the yellow one matches your suit . you should wear that one .

f : yeah . although the blue tie looks great on you , it does n't match your suit . you should change another one .

f : yeah . the blue one looks great on you . you should wear that one .

m : which tie should i wear for the interview ? how about the red one ? f : i think the red one does n't match your suit . you can wear the blue one . m : let me have a try . the blue one looks better and i will wear it .


f : you got an urgent call with my phone , sure you can leave now . do your stuff .

f : of course , just go and call your secretary . welcome to my house next time !

f : oh , you are free tomorrow , so you need to call your wife about tomorrow 's activity .

f : you are leaving to repair your phone ? my phone is fine , why do n't you use mine ?

m : oh , ann , that was a wonderful dinner . that 's the best meal i 've ever had . f : thank you . m : can i give you a hand with the dishes ? f : i 'll do them myself later . would you like some coffee ? m : thanks a lot . i 'd love some . oh , ann , i did n't realize you were such a good cook . f : it 's because i 've been taking these courses . actually , i 've just learned how . m : i ca n't cook at all . i , i ca n't even boil an egg . f : you 're kidding . well , if you want to , you could take several classes at college and learn how to do it , too . m : forget it . i was not born for that . oh , i just remembered , i wonder if i could possibly use your phone . f : i 'm sorry , but there 's something wrong with my phone . it does n't work . is it really important ? m : well , you see , i have to call my secretary about tomorrow 's work plan . so i 'm afraid i have to go now . thank you for your dinner .


m : i just remember i 'll have dinner on the plane .

m : is there anything else ? i do n't want to have burger in my room .

m : that 'll be nice if you can left some snacks in my room .

m : i 'd like to have dinner in your restaurant .

f : sunshine hotel . good morning , barbara speaking . m : hello . i 'd like to make a booking please . i 'm on a business trip , so i need a single room . f : ok , your name please . m : john griffin . that 's johngriffin . f : ok , i 've got that down . wait a minute . we already have your name . you 've been here before , have n't you ? or it must be someone with the same name . m : i 've stayed with you twice before . f : ok. let 's see the card and confirm it . please tell me if i 'm wrong . john griffin from sydney , passport number 87637489. right ? m : that 's right . f : ok. so what time can we expect you tonight , mr griffin ? m : the plane lands at 9:15 pm and no one can pick me up . so i should be at your place at 10:00. will the restaurant still open at that time ? f : i 'm afraid not . can i organize some snacks to be left in your room ? m : yes , that would be great . how about a cheese sandwich ? f : no problem , sir . i 'll see to that .


m : go ahead . you can buy an air conditioner . because your apartment is hot at night .

m : go ahead . you can sit in the sun to warm up , just as your cat does .

m : go ahead . you can keep a cat . but take good care of the cat as your apartment is hot at night .

m : go ahead . you can sit in the sun to breathe in some cold air , just as your cat does .

f : i think spring is finally here . m : yep , it sure seems like it . however , it 's still very cold at night . f : yes , they turned the heat off 6 days ago . it 's absolutely freezing in my apartment at night . i have to turn on the air conditioner to blow hot air in order to warm things up a little . m : well , and if you are outside and is a bit of a breeze . it feels cold quickly . f : it sure does . i think i 'm going to follow my cats example and just sit in the sum that shining in through the windows .


f : our picnic plan will be put off because it is forecast to rain tomorrow .

f : yesterday 's mountain climbing was an unforgettable experience because the weather yesterday was much better than it is today .

f : i love summer and i do n't want it to end so soon .

f : yeah , i 'm glad the weather is getting better .

f : it 's going to be a nice day . m : it 's certainly a big improvement over yesterday . f : and it 's supposed to get sunny and warm tomorrow . m : well , the worst of the winter should be over .


m : yeah , i 'm not surprised that you wo n't come to the party because i know that you 're not interested in the disguise party .

m : yeah , you should buy gerald a gift . by the way , it is a disguise party .

m : yeah , i 'm not surprised that you wo n't come to the party . but you 're so kind to help with the decoration .

m : yeah , you should buy me a gift . it 's my birthday party .

m : della , this is johnny . f : oh , hi johnny . m : hi . hey , this wednesday is gerald 's birthday . tony and amy suggested that we throw him a party . would you like to come ? f : this wednesday ? what kind of party ? m : a disguise party . f : sounds like fun . where will it be held ? m : at my place , we 're going to decorate the house tomorrow afternoon . f : does gerald know about the party ? m : no , we want to surprise him . f : i 'd love to come , but i 'm up to my ears in work . i 'm not sure whether i can spare an evening . m : come on bella , i know you like gerald , and gerald thinks highly of you , but you 've always been busy , and he 's never had the chance to ask you out , you might as well give him an opportunity . f : so , am i the surprise of his birthday party ? m : you could say that . f : alright i 'll be there , i guess i better buy him a present this evening .


f : ah ! i did n't know you enjoyed gardening in your free time . you must have enjoyed gardening .

f : i should have guessed that you like reading in your spare time , because we often see you reading when we go to school by bus .

f : since you often do the cleaning in your spare time , you must like it .

f : since you like reading in your free time , you must have read many books .

f : how often do you exercise ? do you play any sports ? m : i do sports at school , that 's about 3 hours every week . but that 's all . i do n't do any sports outside of school . f : not even any cycling or walking ? m : very rarely . because my mom takes me to school in the car . f : did you know that doing jobs around the house like cleaning or gardening can help you lose weight ? m : really ? i hate cleaning and gardening . if i have free time , i like reading books .


m : i am so excited ! you mean it would be delivered this afternoon ?

m : why ? i don ' t understand at all ! helen ! please give me an explanation !

m : i was about to cry ! i ' m so frustrated ! how can you lose my things ?

m : oh my god ! i am so frustrated right now ! how could you do that ?

f : thank you for calling target.com . my name is angela , and i 'd be happy to assist you today . what is the name on the account ? m : mark sanchez . f : thank you , mr sanchez . what 's your email address ? m : it 's mark889 @ gmail.com . f : thank you , how may i help you today ? m : i ordered some gifts from your website last week , but they have n't arrived yet . they were supposed to be here 2 days ago . f : i 'm sorry to hear that sir , do you have the order number ? m : yes , it 's 855321 . f : one moment , please , alright sir , i think i 've discovered what 's going on . a couple of items in your order were damaged during transport . we are in the process of shipping your new items , but it could take up to 10 days for you to receive them .


m : not really . i have n't got anything about holiday information from people from canada .

m : yes . people from canada are really friendly . although i am tired , i really love chatting with them .

m : these people in need of help are really poor , so i am chatting with them to offer some help .

m : i have been chatting with people on the same project with me . i am not tired at all !

f : you look tired . m : yeah , i 'm worn out . i 've been surfing the internet . f : were you doing school work or playing games ? m : well , i wanted to get some information about canada for my project , but i found a really interesting chat room with people from that country and started chatting . f : did you get the information you needed ?


m : if you are ready for attending to your mother , just to go and do it . but remember you are very young and you are only 24 .

m : are you sure that you are ready for taking more courses ? you have already finished five management courses .

m : i know you have prepared a lot and ready for getting a higher position . can you tell me why you want a promotion ?

m : i do not think you are ready for getting a higher position since you have only been with the company for two years .

m : ok , let me just have a look at the information here . you 've been with a company for 6 years . f : that 's right . m : do you feel the same way as you did 6 years ago ? f : well , not really . i used to be more enthusiastic . maybe it 's because i 'm older now . m : well . you 're only 28. that 's not exactly old . what else has changed ? f : i work longer hours now . i go home after 7 nearly every day , but i earn much more than before . m : i see . what about the company ? is it helping you to develop new skills ? f : yes , up to a point . i 've done 2 management training courses in the last couple of years , so i think i 'm ready for promotion now .


m : oh , are you ok since you bumped into a coffee table ?

m : haha , you spent long time chatting with the cafe owner .

m : it 's ok , it did n't take you much time .

f : here 's your cup of coffee , bob . m : thanks . but what took you so long , catherine ? f : sorry , bob . i bumped into somebody i knew in the cafe and stopped for a chat .


m : amazing . it seems that you have had a wonderful family holiday in europe .

m : great . everybody managed to join your family holiday , including rachel .

m : such a long business trip . you went across europe in the week by yourself .

m : i think this plan is good . you can enjoy personal time traveling around china .

m : so macey , how was your holiday ? f : oh , we loved it . tom liked germany best but france was my favorite . m : so , did rachel finally go with you ? f : no she was n't able to . she was called away for a business trip to china . m : that 's a pity . so where exactly did you go and visit ? f : well , we traveled all over . italy , spain and holland . we even bathed in a swiss lake .


m : okay , so i 'll pay you 150 yuan after discount .

m : okay , so i 'll pay you 120 yuan before discount .

m : okay , so i 'll pay you 130 yuan before discount .

m : okay , so i 'll pay you 120 yuan after discount .

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 : uh , these come in blue as well . here you are , a blue pair . m : thank you . and one last thing , how much do the trousers cost ? f : well , they were originally 150 yuan each , but they are now on sale 20 % off .


f : why did you make tim lock front door ?

f : you 've locked all the doors . tim must be knocking at the door .

f : you did n't lock the front door because tim is walking the dog , did you ?

f : did you lock the doors ? m : all except the back door . i left that open of for tim . he took the dog out for a walk .


m : you just argued with the man . i do n't think you win . maybe you need some stress from work in order to improve your ability to argue .

m : you ca n't leave your work to the man because your work is not hard and you are not stressed out .

m : calm down . it 's a little bit rude for you to shout at another woman , although you have a stressful day from cleaning and cooking at home .

m : calm down . it 's a little bit rude for you to shout at another woman , although you have a stressful day from work .

m : i 've never seen you shout at someone before . are you alright ? f : i 'm sorry , but that woman was being so rude . it 's been a long day , and i 'm a little stressed out from work .


f : you 've been here before ? i 'm honored you invite me to this meal .

f : haha , indeed . just try whatever you want to try . the bill is on me .

f : how about hunan meals , dr. yang , which is never spicy ? i 'll pay .

f : i love chinese food . thank you for inviting me here again , darling .

m : it was very nice of you to invite me . f : i 'm very glad you could come , doctor wong . what would you like ? m : this is my first time at a chinese restaurant . could you tell me the different features of chinese food ? f : generally speaking , beijing food is a bit oily . shanghai food is rather light and hunan dishes are very spicy . m : chinese dishes are delicious . they have a very nice color , too .